Dank&&Dapper represents the idea of being or striving to be a well-rounded and multi-dimensional individual. Meeting your own standards of cool without sacrificing the beauty of the mind to appease the masses. Often times, you'll find that the union of beauty and substance to be a rarity. The purpose of this blog is to serve as a reminder that being yourself while pursuing a dream is much more gratifying, no matter what. You must appeal to yourself before you appeal to others. Dank&&Dapper is also the name of a lifestyle-brand I plan to launch in the very near future. In the meantime, delight in the visions of a visionary. [=♥

Friday, December 31, 2010

MY SILENT "FUCK YOU" TO WINTER

The only distasteful aspect about winter is the fact that the mind numbing cold temperatures keep you from even thinking about showing skin. Tuh! I'm indoors and I swear this is the warmest the house has been since I've been at home =P. These were actually taken TODAY! Yayyy, lol you can imagine how excited I am to feel all prompt by posting these riiiight now. By the way that shirt makes my boobs look huge; don't believe the lies. lol.
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Oh my, there's certainly more photos. I might just post 'em on my Flickr!

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Monday, December 27, 2010

VIDEO: SCIENZE x W.O.M.A.N.


Much love to the homie ScienZe . That's my word, this video is soft porn. lol but besides that, great song, great beat, great lyrics, great artist.
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QUIET NIGHTS SPENT IN SOLITUDE

Boyyy this was one of THE most relaxing nights I have ever had; basically, the last day of class, I got home, got into my comfy clothes, whipped up a cup of tea and watched the NCIS marathon for the rest of the day. Ugh pure bliss.
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I love Gibbs's character; he's so brilliantly tasteful.
Ohhh, a while back an associate of mine hit me up and said:
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See, I met him umm last fall around the time I was trying to decide on whether or not I should create a blog. I shared with him and the rest of the homies what I planned on doing in the coming year (2010) and....
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It's great to know those around you recognize your drive and will to get where you feel you deserve to be. Woot woot ^_^ lol
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VIDEO: SHAOLIN PARK x R&B

Shaolin Park - R&B from Dre Eastwood on Vimeo.

Smooth joint; much love to Marley , Corey Beanz and Yung guap.
Hit 'em up on twitter, show love & support; tell 'em that I sent ya.

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Sunday, December 26, 2010

SMOOTH OPERATOR

Why "smooth operator"? Because Sade's infamous soulful joint titled "smooth operator" is NOW playing....from my sister's phone. LOL. She's been hovering over my shoulder just to make sure I give her credit where due. haha! Annnnyyyways,like I was saying about me having infinite amount of pics that I am yet to post. I am struggling to remember the details of this day; this had to be in exam week judging off the way I was dressed. lol I just didn't give a fruck! I threw on whatever; channeled my inner tomboyish self and headed to campus everyday. Pffft. Who am I trying to impress, right?
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I love that shirt.
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VIDEO: KENDRICK LAMAR x CURT@!N$ x SCHOOL BOY Q

"They live"

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VIDEO: RICH P x PERFORMING "THEY LYING" AT SABITNYC



Rich P got next; simple as that.

I'm mad I didn't make it to this performance; unfortunately, it took place the same day I had to go upstate (Decemeber 23rd) -___- ...there will be more.
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Friday, December 10, 2010

VIDEO: SNEAKER PIMPS NYC 2010 x SLICK JACKSON

Sneaker Pimps NYC 2010 from slick jackson on Vimeo.

Much love to Slick . Video is dope, this man is brilliant behind the camera, I promise. I wish I could've been home for this. Maybe next year!
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ART SCHOOL GIRL

Title of the post from NinjaSonik!!! lol weird that I'm typing in a tone of excitement when my current mood is NOT eeeeen remotely close being cheery or any other relatable word. LMAO like MOST college students in the U.S., studies are currently kicking our asses. But I won't let that stress me yo! *dusts off shoulders* on to other things. I titled this post "art school girl" 'cause more than once, the topic of why I do not attend an art school has come up in conversations. I can't really speak for individuals who ARE enrolled in an art school, BUT I think if I were to be in an art school, my artistic side would absolutely suffer. For the most part, people are a reflection of the environment they're in. I just think the more I were to be surrounded by people who are constantly expressing themselves, the more I would feel the need to supress my artistic side. Yaknow? 'Cause after a while, everyone would begin to look the same. I'm most inspired by the lack of inspiration around me. The more people appear intimidated by my will to wear my individuality on my sleeve, the more they seem to take the back seat and such. I just want to be somewhere where I'm surrounding by like minded people but at the same time, around people that are opposites. An equilibrium definitely has to be set. Otherwise.......I'll go lady gaga on a muh'fucka.
These pictures are sooooo long overdue. but well...hush! (;
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Thursday, December 9, 2010

VIDEO: "A DAY IN L.A." x L.A. x SLICK JACKSON

Just when I thought female emcees/lyricists were extinct, my wife MeLodi , Dom O. Briggs and Tony Polo brought L.A. into my life.
I had the privelege of hearing this Brooklyn native spit on a track titled "musik" on Dom O. Briggs 's mixtape "The sounds of music". Flow, delivery, and lyrics is fucking ill. Can't wait to meet her, but in the mean time, here's some amazing visual by Slick Jackson , another incredible talent.

A Day in... L.A. from slick jackson on Vimeo.

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Wednesday, December 8, 2010

VIDEO: L.I.E. x "BEST THING"



Much love to: DeShaun , Dennis , and Justin
Loving the video!!! The song is tight too. Nothing but love, support and faith in these three.
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MIXTAPE: MAKESHIFT x NO DOZE VOL.2

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I posted a video of an underground artist and San Diego, CA native by the name of Makeshift a while back, due to the hectic nature of school, I'm just now sharing his mixtape with you all. I've been vibing to it for the past hour. I hope you all vibe to it!
To me, greatness can be measured in infinite ways but the way I measured the greatness of the jawnts on this mixtape is: the fact that his lyrics inspired and generated ideas in my head. The only other (current) hip hop artists that has had that effect on me is Mickey Factz , Rich P and Scienze ...so far.
But, DO listen/download, hit him up on Twitter , show love, tell him that I sent ya!
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I'M ADDICTED TO LIFE, IT'S GONNA BE HARD TO QUIT

My three favorite adjectives: Silky, suave and sophisticated. Once upon a time, someone asked me to describe myself in 3 words and those came to mind and it's stuck ever since then. Moving on...lol I have an almost ritualistic behavior that follows each time I purchase something new. In this case, this was given to me. The thingy pinned to my shirt is an itty bitty scarf. So far, I've worn it in 4 different ways, this being the 5th.
Seriously, give me a rag and I'll show 50 different ways you can wear it. No exaggeration. (: I'm thankful for that gift.
I haven't worn this mustard sweater in a while, I had to put a swanky outfit together 'cause it's been so looooonnnnggggg.
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Tuesday, December 7, 2010

EVE ANKLE BOOTS x CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA

Ohhhh. These are beautiful, absolutely!
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Via, Brusday.
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VIDEO: KANYE WEST x FLASHING LIGHTS

One of my favorite songs and videos of all time. LOL.
Thank you Kanye & Dwele. :)



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EXCUSE ME MISSES? CAN I GET SOME BLUE KISSES?

Well...more like teal but youuuu get THE point!!! lol I've been experimenting with makeup like crazy! Who wants to buy a makeup start up kit for me as a Christmas gift, pweeeeaaasseeeee? I would make magic. I don't wear makeup like that so I'm still working up the nerves to walk into any store and drop like at least $100 to get all the basics. Bronzer, blush, several colors of lipstick and allllllat. *sigh* In the meantime though, I'll work with what I have and what my sister has. lol little does she know.......lmfao
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