Flashback: She Rules Her life Like a Bird in Flight

Rhiannon - Fleetwood Mac
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR_i0sKWKEA

Robyn's Hang With Me

Robyn - Hang With Me official video from Robyn on Vimeo.

Cheerleader Kicks Some A-S-S

Thanks to the efforts of 16-year-old cheerleader, Kealey Oliver, an alleged would-be thief was put in custody Sunday night. The high school junior tackled the suspect, slamming him to the ground, until mall security could catch up with them.

Oliver was on her cell phone, talking to her mother, when the man started running toward her. She acknowledged that she probably acted on instinct, using her cheerleading abilities to tackle the thief. - via HUFFINGTON POST


Check out CNN's interview with Kealey here - http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/crime/2010/07/28/dnt.cheerleader.stops.robber.koco?iref=allsearch

DOWNTOWN CALLING - Screening Sold Out - After Party is On!

For those lucky 500 people who purchased tickets in advance, you'll be the first set of New Yorkers to see the long awaited screening of Downtown Calling!

However, if you want to come party with the filmmakers, cast and crew - it's not too late! Join us at the Downtown Calling Official After Party at Santo's (Lafayette btwn Walker & White) with Sal Principato (Liquid Liquid) and Johny Dynell guest DJing.

Get on the list by emailing: RSVP@DOWNTOWNCALLING.COM

TRAILER LINK:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHd1lvwRbRQ

Modern Mamahood: Diaper Bag Essentials + Extras

Besides the obvious suspects (diapers, wipes, bottles, food), here are some items you may want to add to your most likely already too heavy and bulky diaper bag!

For the germ-cautious:

• Hand Sanitizer - A staple these days! But check out this baby-safe, non-toxic version by BabyGanics.
• Paci Protector - Where does the paci go when it's not in baby's mouth? Keep it clean(er) with this cute Pacifier Pocket from Skip Hop.

For the meal times:

• Placemat - We love ours from Target. This disposable placemat with cute characters sticks to the table, great for babies who are into finger foods but are too young for their own plate.
• Formula dispenser - For powder formula, use this dispenser to portion out bottles you can prepare on the go. Just add water! These can also double as snack-holders.

For the fussy times:

• Teething tablets - I wish I'd started using these when she was younger...these homeopathic teeny teething tablets by Hyland's can be found everywhere and work wonders.
• Baby Tylenol - Enough said! Since many stores still don't carry this brand after the big recall, use a generic for the same effect.

For the summer time:

• Swim Diapers - These are usually required at public and private pools and work great. Don't forget to pack extras like you would regular diapers.
• Sun Screen - Be prepared for any moment of fun in the sun by packing this skin staple for baby.

The Modern Mamahood Column on the Ladies Lotto Blog:

As our Ladies Lotto community grows and evolves, we now have quite a few mamas and mamas-to-be! The LL Modern Mamahood weekly column presents the issues and products related to being a Ladies Lotto Mama. Blogger: Lana Perry

Lotus Tea's Amazing Benefits!

We should have known with the Lotus tea being one of the most auspicious symbols that it would be good for you too! It treats everything from diarrhea to heart disease, ulcers, heavy menses, hemorrhoids and more. You can cop Lotus tea in your local Chinatown for a couple bucks a box.

Click here to learn more about the benefits of Lotus and other teas.

How App'd: WhatsApp

While the battle of BBM for BlackBerry versus countless messaging apps for the iPhone rages on, one app stands to defy all odds and unite the two phones. WhatsApp is the first app designed for direct messaging between the iPhone and BlackBerry.

There's no need to sign up and create a handle or user name. All you have to do is download the program and use numbers from your existing contacts to start messaging. Don't forget to use the "Tell A Friend" feature after you download the app or else you'll be saying "WhatsApp?" to no one but yourself.

Available for: iPhone, BlackBerry, Nokia Symbian S60 (public beta) and Android OS (coming soon)
Cost: $0.99
Pro: Say farewell to embarrassing handles/user names.
Con: None I can see at this point.

Robyn - Bodytalk Pt 2

Artwork and tracklisting reveleaed for Robyn's new album Bodytalk Pt 2 that's out in US in September. This time around she teamed up with Swedish producers Kleerup and Klas Åhlund, Philly based DJ Diplo, and Swedish DJs Savage Skulls, along with rap king Snoop Dogg to create another promising album from our favorite pop princess.
Listen to first single Hang With Me Here

BODY TALK PT 2 – TRACK LISTING
1. In My Eyes
2. Include Me Out
3. Hang With Me
4. Love Kills
5. We Dance To The Beat
6. Criminal Intent
7. U Should Know Better Feat. Snoop Dogg
8. Indestructible (Acoustic)

In association with I Heart Radio you can win tickets to her private performance in NYC this Thursday. Click here to enter competition.

Read more about the release and watch Robyn's performance at David Letterman in The Swede Beat Magazine's latest music post.

Secret Public Presents FACTORY NIGHT ++ JULY 29 /10 PM ++ BLACKOUT BAR ++ NYC

Hello LL Lovelies! This Thursday will be my NYC DJ debut at BLACKOUT BAR (the bar run by the same folks at fashion boutique chain OAK). I will be spinning some great new wave, new romantic, and post punk jams along with my friend, artist Lacee Swan. We have fashion photographer Chris Reed (Dazed Digital, Nylonmag.com) hosting and taking snaps of our quirky guests to make everyone that night e-famous. The event is FREE - No RSVP required. For more info please feel free to go to Secret Public's site, Twitter, and Facebook pages:

http://secretpublic.tumblr.com/

http://twitter.com/secretpublic

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Secret-Public-Presents/122863697759072?ref=ts

FB event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=139895006032794&ref=ts

x x ox oo x,

Susie G

What is style?

What is style? With the latest fashion trends these days, we never seem to really know what is the latest look or just an over the top look. Looking at artists like Lady gaga who is the cross of Madonna and Grace Jones, or Nicki Minaj who seems to have multiple personality complex, we are looking around to figure out what is what. Let’s break it down for a second.

Style - “A distinctive manner of expression” is the definition found in Webster’s dictionary. In lamest terms, self expression. Dress for each occasion, dress for the day, and dress for the moment. Fashion has always been a large role in a women’s lifestyle. How she looks, and what she wears says everything without words. So when we look at the latest trends, what words are we portraying? Crazy? Over the top? Dramatic? If that’s the look that you are going for, then great, well done. However for the rest of us? Embrace the style that we have.

If you hate wearing shoes and feel like sneakers are the best thing ever created, then rock them to your hearts content. For the ladies in heels, the more power to you in those 5 inches. Style is whatever you decide to make it. Knowing who you are, what you love and at the end of the day how it makes you feel. So please ladies stop trying to look like the next person and just own your look, no matter what it is.

For the Kids

As school is not too far away its time to think about some of the essential things that the kids need. Here is one video I actually saw in the movies a while back. "Waiting for Superman"

With the pledge at 23,752, help grow the scale 1,000,000 needed to release this movie and help the cause. To find out more information go to waitingforsuperman.com

Director of the docu-film Davis Guggenheim's interview

Take the pledge and take action

Waitingforsuperman.com

Waitingforsuperman.com/action

Flashback: Show Me Love

Show Me Love - Robin S

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lwaxy3KCfgQ

Ladies Lotto at Pimps and Pinups!

This week Ladies Lotto set up shop at LES salon Pimps and Pinups for free trims! The hair collected from the event was sent to Matter of Trust, a non-profit that creates hair buoys and nets that help soak up oil in the Gulf of Mexico as well as other areas effected by spills.

For those of you who missed out, Pimps and Pinups is offering a 20% discount on services. Please mention Ladies Lotto!

Photos from the evening's event: http://www.flickr.com/photos/22759170@N02/sets/72157624572165434/show/



Photography by Briana E. Heard
http://beheardphotography.blogspot.com/

Susan Ledgerwood Photography

Portrait photographer Susan Ledgerwood, new member of Ladies Lotto, is a visual story teller. Her dynamic individual and group portraits are a combination of classic and unconventional. Her specialty - encouraging the seer to become one with the scenery, uniting and transcending any separation between audience and subject.

Susan also shoots art, business and private lifestyle events with a photojournalistic eye. She recently shot the Ladies Lotto Women's Health and Fitness Discussion at Bar Marmont. Check out more of Susan's work on her website: http://www.susanledgerwood.com/

All work by Susan Ledgerwood

Women's Health & Fitness with Erin Lanahan at Bar Marmont

Thanks to all who came to our Women's Health & Fitness Discussion with Erin Lanahan at Bar Marmont on Monday the 19th.

Erin spoke about the "4 Power Questions" that determine what's in the way of you creating the Life You Love in the Body you Love.

She gave everyone "3 Power Actions" they can walk away with to start changing their lives, their bodies, their minds, and their health immediately.

We also raffled off fun gifts including a session from E.L.M. Sampler Package!!! Choose a one hour session, $150 value, of Personal Training, Grocery Store Tour, Health and Nutrition Coaching, or Myofascial Release and Stretching.

Stay tuned for video...but for now enjoy these photos by Susan Ledgerwood.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22759170@N02/sets/72157624437465025/

Music Marathon

Brooklyn based Indie fashion designer Mary Meyer is teaming up with The Fader and Union Pool for an all day outdoor music marathon. Served with delicious gourmet pizza in the garden of our favorite Bushwick location, Roberta’s Pizza. All Money Raised Will Be Donated to Art's for All's Step Right Up Program

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

All Ages

Doors 2pm

$10

261 Moore Street

Brooklyn, NY 11237

3pm Hunter
4pm Papertwin
5pm Glazz.tv

6pm Steel Phantoms
7pm Cult of Youth
8pm Violent Bullshit
9pm Golden Triangle 


Sydney Wayser

Sydney Wayser embodies charm and folk in her debut LP The Colorful. Raised in LA but spending her summers growing up in France, she has an array of influences that range from John Lennon to the cooking channel. Her music remains playful with the use of toy instruments while still sounding very sophisticated. The third song on the album, Banjo Bayou, is backed with a catchy banjo and piano riff that captures listeners. Track eight on the album, Moonbowl, showcases a very different type of sound when she repeats the phrase "Play your part" over bass and the very contrasting sound of the xylophone. This contrast brings a different sound to the album that you don't hear in most music.


I was lucky enough to catch one of Sydney's live shows last month at Rockwood Music Hall in New York City. In concert, her full band consists of a guitarist, upright bassist, and a drummer that couldn't fit on the tiny stage in the packed room. The live show definitely gave off the vibe that she has some European influence, from her big floppy hat to her laid back demeanor. It is obvious that Sydney's talent is destined for larger spaces and she will only be moving forward with her career. You can check out Sydney's music on Myspace and catch Sydney at Glasslands in Brooklyn on July 29th or back at Rockwood Music Hall on August 11th in Manhattan.

The Creators Project: LONDON

This past Saturday in London was Vice Mag and Intel's travelling exhibit The Creators Project. The Creators Project was opened to the public during the day at Victoria House, and at night the place turned into an exclusive soiree de la nuit for London's scenesters and creative fledglings. Installations such as Radical Friend's The Digital Flesh, United Visual Artists' Triptych and Hereafter, and Karl Sader's Forest (aka Corridor) were some of my favorite works of the whole event. I actually got a chance to participate with the The Digital Flesh piece by allowing my face to be scanned into the huge database of other scanned faces the installation will be collecting throughout the CP tour. In September, the Digital Flesh Temple will debut at a ceremony in Beijing to "summon the Holographic Birth of the evolved organism," according to The Creators Project guide.  COOL RIGHT ?!

There were also some photos on display from Yeah Yeah Yeah's guitarist Nick Zinner and a screening of Spike Jonze's film I'm Here. One of my highlights was getting to meet London-based Fashion Designer Cassette Playa, but sadly I missed her presentation which was titled AW1011 Neuromance Augmented Reality Presentation. Below are some photos of Mos Architects' Rainbow Vomit, which allows users to create shapes or "heaps" in 3-D with custom projection mapping, and Mark Essen's video games that were placed throughout the venue and totally brought me back to my Nintendo-playing days.

Later in the evening, the Victoria House seemed to turn into party central. The performances to note  during the party were DJ sets by Peaches (mind you she did it while having a broken leg in a cast!), Mumdance, Filthy Dukes, and live sets by London's lo-fi quartet YUCK, Mark Ronson & The Business Intl, and Bloc Party Frontman gone solo - Kele (love his new single btw!)

All in all it was a pretty interesting experience. It's nice to know that there are people who are figuring out ways to experience art and technology beyond the limits of a laptop computer. Big props to all of those who are marching to the sound of their own digital beat!

Felix's Machines, Felix Thorn  

 The Creators Project will be hitting up Sao Paulo on 8/14, Seoul on 8/28, and a big finale in Beijing from 9/17-9/19. Go to them if you can!