PM SPOTLIGHT X ILENE BYERS [ARTIST]

Met this hottie over the summer in New York through a friend, not only is she beautiful and has one of the most positive personalities I've ever encountered, she's an amazing artist. Ilene, better known as I.Q. [lol heard she has intelligence to go with her smart mouth] Born in East L.A., I.Q. is now living in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY. Her day job includes, freelance graphic design, storyboard art, and creating murals. She attended Parsons School of Design for Illustration and has been drawing ever since she was a kid. What makes it even better is, being a female [a very hot female at that] in a pretty much male-dominated field of street art. Her work includes graphic design, illustration, murals, paintings, and the list goes on.

PHRESH.PICK X CEE-LO [FXCK YOU]


I think it's safe to say at this point that CEE-LO is making a comeback, and he's back like he never left suckas. His latest track subtly-entitled 'FXCK YOU' gives an old-school Motown feel with Kelis & Eamon-inspired lyrical style to show just how pissed off he really is. This track will be on upcoming album Lady Killer being released later this fall.

STREAM. FXCK YOU X CEE-LO

PM FASHION PICKS X FALL 2010 MEN'S CARDIGANS





Layering can be the perfect solution to a bland outfit, especially for a man's wardrobe. For the Fall season, cardigans are still one of the must-haves to top off any outfit. These are our picks for cardigan's from the website ASOS.

1-Selected Shawl Neck Padded Cardigan
2-Merino Cardigan
3-Four Pocket Button Through Sweat Cardigan
4-Jack & Jones Coach Cardigan
5-Shawl Collar Stripe Cardigan
6-Selected Melange Knit Cardigan

20 QUESTIONS X CURT@!N$ [INTERVIEW]

PHRESH Mentality Blogazine got a chance to chat with Brooklyn-bred lyricist, CURT@!N$, while he was on the road...

PM SPOTLIGHT X SLICK D


Although the summer has come to an end for many of us, it doesn't mean you can't have tunes that make you feel like sipping lemonade in the hammock with the sun-beaming [#shoutsout to all the people that actually do that]. But seriously, we once got a chance to listen to this artist earlier this year and fell in love with his easy-going, feel-good musical style. Hailing from the LBC [Long Beach.California] Slick D is one of the prime leaders of the "New West" Era. He has recently released a new project simply-titled "Sunshine", perfect for those short-lived summer days.

Click HERE to listen...

Also, here's the video that captured our hearts. he's just so darn cute! and of course, a very dope rapper. Our bad, definitely didn't want to mess up any street cred there Slick.

PM Fashion X NAKIMULI INC RESORT 2010



Brooklyn designer, Tennille McMillan, has debuted her new online store [click here to view] and the Nakimuli Resort 2010 collection [posted below]. This collection features the Brooklyn Kitten Dress, Cut It Out Lover Dress and the True Essence Mini utilizing ethnic patterns and colors, all while maintaining a modern and adorable style.

PM EVENTS X ARTOFFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FALL 2010 CLOTHING RELEASE EVENT



Our friends at ARTOFFICIAL INTELLIGENCE will be throwing a Back to Cool Fall 2010 Clothing Release Party in D.C. at the end of this month. A.I. is made up of NC A&T alumnus, Derrick Beasley, Donald Boone, Dorian Boone, and Matthew Green. This apparel line has different segments including (a) designs referencing to music, art, inspiration, and individuality (b) revamping greek paraphernalia and makes it "actually cool to wear" quotes the team (c) the final segment is still in the works, but will aim to support movements of cultural awareness. If you're in the area, please go out and support these entrepreneurs.

when: august 31. 2010
where: policy restaurant and lounge
1904 14th st. nw, washington d.c.

PM SPOTLIGHT X MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS [PHOTOGRAPHY]



Came across this young chap through a facebook friend or something, I don't really remember but that doesn't matter, what matters is his amazing eye for art, photography, design, and everything else. He goes by CHUK and has a crazyy website called the MARAUDERS [which he designed himself.two claps]. What amazed me the most about his work is how he has the ability to magnify the mood of his photos, he captures a feeling that I can't really describe and that truly makes him an amazing photographer.






NAME. CHUKWUDIKE NWANKWO, SOME PEOPLE CALL ME CHUK.
LOCATION. BROOKLYN
OCCUPATION. WEB & GRAPHIC DESIGNER
SIDE HUSTLE. ART.
TWITTER. @CHUKLEGARCON
WHAT MAKES YOU DIFFERENT THAN THE NEXT.
I HONESTLY CAN'T TELL YOU. I'M LIKE A CHILD WITH A CAMERA; HAVING FUN, AND HOPING I TOOK A GOOD PHOTO.
RULE YOU CHOOSE TO LIVE BY.
CREATE.

WEBSITE
VIVALAMARAUDERS.COM

DISTRICT ROUGE X THE DIRECTOR

CONNECT THE DOTS X THE EDITOR


BARNEY'S DISPLAY [ARTWORK] X DENNIS MCNETT



Brooklyn-based artist Dennis McNetthas his brilliant work displayed in Barney's on Madison. The 50-foot displays will be showcased from now until July 12th. Some feel his work takes away from the overpriced pieces the mannequins are wearing [as if that's a bad thing] but the more normal citizens of the city feel it's awe-inspiring. Click the jump to see more of his work...

V MAGAZINE X FALL 2010 X SEXY BODY ISSUE


V Magazine has to be one of the most visually appealing magazine in the market right now. For their Fall Sexy Body [Limited-Edition] issue, they had the cute little idea of having 5 models [Lily, Isabeli, Eniko, Natasha, Adriana] pose topless and place a scratch-off version of the infamous V on top of the nippy-nips.

Man for Pete's sake, scratch dat..sweepstakes => #shoutsout to Ms.Minaj

The oh-so-tempting Adriana Lima is also a cover girl, BUT her version is not scratch-off.

Your parade today has now been rained on..



PURCHASE THE V MAGAZINE SEXY BODY ISSUE 2010 HERE
These issues will not be sold in stores.

PHOTO FLASH X BACK

PHRESH.PICK: THE FIRE X THE ROOTS + JOHN LEGEND


So, I don't have too much to say about this project because there's no other words necesssary to say than 'amazing'. Every aspect from the lyrics to the instrumentals were honed practically to perfection. It hasn't been too much change since their last album, but that's exactly what makes them a classic group. What is noticeable in this album is that most of their tracks have a more upbeat and fresh sound compared to their past albums. But, what has kept their longevity going for so long is the immense support from their fans who really support and love their music. I personally recommend this album to everyone if you want to hear a true production of hip-hop. Two thumbs up...

HOW I GOT OVER X THE ROOTS [ITUNES]

THE FIRE X THE ROOTS + JOHN LEGEND

PM SPOTLIGHT X SPIKE JONZE [FILMMAKER]



Profession: Filmmaker, producer, actor, creative director
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Website: WeLoveYouSo.com
Notables: Director of the films Being John Malkovich, Adaptation, Where the Wild Things Are; director of music videos for Sonic Youth, The Chemical Brothers, Beastie Boys, Weezer, Björk, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs; Creator and Executive Producer of Jackass



R.I.P MJ X IT'S NOT CHRIS BROWN X BUT STILL DOPE SHXT X ALOE BLACC [COVER]

HANDS OFF MY MAN-PURSE X CHESTER WALLACE TOTE BAGS

Whether you get it as a "free gift" from a company conference or use it to save plastic bags at the grocery store, the tote bag has not always been the most fashionable of fashion statements. But, Portland-based craftsmen, Patrick Long, brought together a bag that suits it's purpose to actually carry stuff without threatening your style. The outside is made of waterproof canvas and base, keeping anything inside your bag drought-dry. The collection comes in various colors, giving the bag a more modern and urban feel. It comes with different pocket compartments to keep your organized, and best of all, a 42-inch adjustable strap. The perfect summer tote bag for a day out in the city...

View the CHESTER WALLACE TOTE

Rest In Peace M.J.


Dedicated to the greatest musical genius that's ever lived...

TWIT PICK X @SADEINHD



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SUMMER10 LOOKBOOK X MISS UNKON


layers, and ruffles, and florals galore.

Miss Unkon has released their spring/summer 2010 lookbook. Titled a Love is Like a Dreamland, they truly utilized romanticism to speak through the designs. Click the jump below to see more...