Thank you so much for supporting us over these past couple of years. We appreciate your readership / views / comments and think the world of you. We decided to take it up a notch so to speak - we moved our blog over to http://www.ladieslotto.com while awaiting the launch of our new WEBSITE!!!!
Artists: Dan Deacon, Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Heavy Hawaii, Dirty Beaches, Diamond Rings, Writer, Manhattan Murder Mystery, Austra, We Are Enfant Terrible, Computer Magic, TV Girl and Superhumanoids
Don't forget to tweet @StyleCaster with #AustinHTL at the event!
As American society becomes more diverse and integrated, pressure and discomfort remains when talking about racial and ethnic differences and designations. President Obama's background and ancestry has brought a lot of discussion and sometimes confusion..."Why does he say he's Black when he's bi-racial?"
I self-identify as a woman of color. As a "mixed" or biracial woman, it has been a comfortable label and I've often felt that it's clearer when people ask or I have to explain. But I've never known the origin of the term "women of color," or honestly thought about it how the term came to be.
In the above clip, Loretta Ross, reproductive justice founder and National Coordinator of the Sistersong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, discusses the origins of the phrase "women of color" and the difference between political identity and biological identity. The designation "women of color" was a political strategy not just cavalier terminology. It was a call to action demonstrating the power and strength in numbers of voices of marginalized women. She asks us to think about our reasons for holding onto specific identities.
Watching this clip I'm reminded of the importance of knowing our history as women in this country and all over the world so that we have some proper context to what's happening in our current lives as "modern" women. It also reinforces the idea that women working together are a force to be reckoned with!
Italian outerwear label ALLEGRI celebrated their 40th anniversary last month with a presentation during New York Fashion Week at Lincoln Center. The presentation was located in the Courtyard, with a partial covering from the elements constructed out of hanging, opened umbrellas. Past ALLEGRI creations for designers like Giorgio Armani and Martin Margiela were on display on a group of mannequins, arranged in the center of a platform. On that same platform, the Italian private label had live models walk around the mannequins, wearing the latest Fall/Winter 2011 collection from the Milano-based fashion house.
The ALLEGRI presentation also had some suttle homages to the motherland such as the night's soundtrack consisting only of Italo-disco, Italophones in the crowd conversing in their native tongue, and gourmet pasta dishes being served to attendees. And what goes best with pasta being served during a NYFW presentation? Some Kim Crawford wine of course! Thankfully there were a few bottles of the delicious New Zealand wine on hand at the presentation that many of the fashionably guests got to enjoy.
Tons of salons, spas and other pleasure palaces (not that kind) are offering deep discounts on services via Living Social, Groupon and other copy cats. However, how do you know who you can really trust; especially when it comes to your tresses? Have you seen Jessica Szohr's crazy beautiful hair? Do you love its luster and bounce? Now you can get the star treatment from the same team that gives my favorite Gossip Girl her fabulous hair-dos! From now until March 15th you can purchase four (4) RARE blowouts for the price of (3); only $165! Snatch this deal up and use it before it expires on April 20th. RARE 317 Church Street NYC 212.343.9133 The RARE team has worked with marquee names including Laura Linney, P!nk and celeb photographers Annie Leibovitz and Gilles Bensimon. Celebrity stylist Ruth Roche serves as the Founder and Creative Director of the RARE brand mission. Owner and Principal Stylist, Fatimah Sheikh has merged her F.S. Charlie brand with RARE to create unparalleled service in the hair arts. Get more information about RARE services here: http://rarenyc.com
My friend Yoni aka Sneakas has just released Hebonics 101 hosted by Peter Rosenberg from Hot97 & presented by MC Search (Back to the grill, again).
My favorite track...Hebonics 101, Sneakas take on Big L's Ebonics, Good Day & I'm an American what can I say I'm a sucker for some yiddish with my rapping. Old World slang.
There's no denying his talent, aren't you tired of Whiz Khalifa? Black & Yellow... zzzzz.
You'll have to pay attention Sneakas punch lines come at you hard and fast..... that's what she said. Download it now!
Fontana's 105 Eldridge (btw Grand+Broome) NO COVER!
Come down to Fontana's basement and celebrate Ari & Lux. All proceeds will benefit JFLAG and Best Friends Animal Society. No cover but donations encouraged! A stellar dj line up spins punk, garage, RnR, reggae, dub, ska, dancehall and beyond for your dancing pleasure!
DJs Eiffel Tower (Bratmboile) Bag Lady (Two Tears/ Red Aunts) Dirty Jean (BASSMENT) Aleix M Dr. Oh Snap Boozy Jo Shark Nogood Nick Glamourpuss
Founder Natalie Blacker's future plans for Ladies Lotto include expanding the overall brand and its network into new major markets, as well as the development of a grant foundation to further its members, an annual conference of member-driven lectures and forums, and collective productions in both music and print media.
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