chocolate city

If anyone knows me, they are well aware of the fact that i have a love-hate, mostly hate relationship with Washington D.C. Well today, I experienced a taste of this city's rich history while skimming through a catalogue of photographer Addison Scurlock's iconic photos of the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. Thanks Mr. Scurlock for making the diamond district seem less lackluster, and for quelling (somewhat) my qualms about this stifling city.

Image: YWCA Camp for Girls (1930) by Addison Scurlock. Image courtesy of the American History Museum.

Find out more information about Addison Scurlock on the Smithsonian Museum blog.

bc it's flat on one side...

Today is natural hair day. Although this is not a natural hair blog... there's some great imagery circulating around the blogosphere that celebrates the iconography of natural hair...such as one of my personal favorites, Le Coil. Check them out at lecoil.tumblr.com.

Painting by Mickalene Thomas Why Can't We Just Sit Down And Talk It Over?. 2006.

video cult(ure)

Drake. "Find Your Love".

feeling feline.

speaking of cats... Boxing Kitten has released its  Resort 2010 collection. I've selected a few rompers and dresses here and there that I want to add to my growing wardrobe.

give.me.this.now.

Under most circumstances, I feign as if I am deathly allergic to cats. For these kittens, however, I will make a $600 dollar exception. Miu Miu has done it again. Get them at Barneys.

banksy in brooklyn

I tried to snap this photo while i was in brooklyn last week. loving the dark nature of the subject matter presented to the viewer.

a taste of buenos aires.

from top to bottom: an antiquated tile map in colonia, uruguay; recoletta cultural arts center; a cemetary in bsas; an abandoned car in colonia; la biela cafe. an aristocratic, recoletan morning ritual; fleur; la casa rosada; jardin botanico; sartorial shots in uruguay.

my sparkle

Lupe Fiasco. "I'm Beaming".

queen gaga

Lady Gaga's "Telephone" video has awaken me from my blogging slumber. Love her. I'm most excited that she was not outshined by her counterpart, B. Hauteness. My favorite line: "I told you she didn't have a d**k. Too bad."

public works.

Albus Cavus

A collective of artists in New Jersey and DC. Some of the most mind-boggling, phantasmagoric public art that I have ever experienced. You can check them out at www.albuscavus.com or on their Flickr account.

I'm currently working on having them present a workshop for my students. Updates soon!