Get Some Class -- Hip Hop with Krista

If you're going to be up in "da club" there's no need to look like a mess on the dance floor. Saturdays this summer, Ladies Lotto member, dancer, choreographer and adjunct professor Krista Martins will show you how to wreck it.

Saturdays, NOW-August 28th
(No class July 31st)
5-6pm
$10/class - CA$H ONLY

Space on White
81 White Street
(Btw Broadway & Lafayette)

RSVP: info@bordercrossingcollective.org

Visit one of the sites below for more information.
www.thisiskristamartins.com
www.bordercrossingcollective.org

Light and Free Summer

The past few days we have been living in nothing but a complete heat wave. You don’t want to put on any make up because all it will do is melt down the side of your face. The only place that are safe is, school, work, and your home. We can’t say the train because the stations are nothing but a sauna. So how are you supposed to get dressed for weather like this when you still have to look presentable at work?

Lights, whites and brights, unless you dare to go bare. The smart thing to do when we go through these times of non stop heat and sun is to wear first and foremost light clothing. Meaning cotton and linen are your best friends. You should wear something that won’t stick to your body and cause a big sweat stain. Nothing worse than meeting a new client with pit sweat. Also keep in mind to come casual enough to work, but flexible to enjoy the sun after. Leaving a cardigan or a blazer at work is always a plus.

Bright colors always help not only put you in a more cheerful mood, but it also helps go against the sun. If you decide to wear black it attracts the sunlight and will only make you hotter. As for articles of clothing that should be worn, shorts and rompers are a must. You can wear shorts, but nothing that are inappropriate for work. Something loose fit and that falls just above the knees, mid thigh works. When it’s too tight, it comes across as the wrong idea. These shorts should be partnered up with a nice button down shirt or loose shirt. As for the rompers, which are usually seen strapless or with spaghetti strings, these are the items that you save the blazer and/or cardigan for. Never forget the skirts and dresses. These pieces are easy to transform from day to night. Using the same blazer or cardigan saved in the office to give it the 9 to 5 look. However once off, you are ready for a few drinks with the girls or a date out on the town.

Stay safe and hydrated ladies!

Summer Loving Forecast

Photo via grahamatical (Flickr)

A few days ago I saw the Grease Sing-A-Long at Pier 70 in NYC. So, I got to thinking about summer loving. Who's going to be the Danny Zuko to my Sandy Olsen this season? I was pretty sure Ladies Lotto member and astro-sexologist Kiki T., had all the answers.

According to Kiki, the forecast for Sagittarians looks a little something like this:

Sagittarius (November 22- December 21)
Start a new spiritual journey that has you getting deeper in touch with your most intimate relationships and discover a few more g-spots than you first counted.

This sounds very promising.

Click here to see what the summer of loving has in store.

2010 Warm Up Schedule

Every Saturday this summer, Warm Up is bringing you the latest and greatest in entertainment! Some hip and cool musical artists will be playing live and doing DJ sets at the MoMA PS1, located at 22-25 Jackson Avenue at 46th Avenue in Long Island City, Queens! It's only $15- free with a MOMA membership or proof that you're a Long Island City resident (any LIC-ers want to lend me their rent bill so I can save $15?) Be sure to check out the line up listed below and make your way out to this event at least one Saturday, between July 3rd and September 4th from 2PM-9PM; it's sure to be a blast!

This event is put together by some of the leading industry insiders including Kris Chen, head of A&R at XL Recordings (Vampire Weekend, Ratatat); Dean Bein, head of True Panther Sounds; Jonathan Galkin, manager and cofounder of DFA Records; Ronen Givony, founder of Wordless Music and music director for Le Poisson Rouge; and Brandon Stosuy, senior writer for Stereogum and contributing editor for The Believer and more.

July 3rd
Delorean / True Panther Sounds, Barcelona, Spain (live)
Janka Nabay and the Bubu Gang / Sierra Leone/Brooklyn (live)
Glasser / True Panther Sounds, Los Angeles/New York (live)
John Talabot / Permanent Vacation/Hivern, Barcelona, Spain (DJ set)
Korallreven / Acéphale Records, Sweden (DJ set)

July 10th
agnès b. presents:
Klement / Contre Coeur, France (live)
Acid Washed / Record Makers, France (live)
Veronica Vasika / Minimal Wave, New York (DJ set)

July 17th
Air France / Something In Construction/Sincerely Yours, Gothenburg, Sweden (DJ set)
Ratatat / XL Recordings, New York (DJ set)
ARP / Smalltown Supersound/RVNG Intl, USA (live)

July 24th
MoMA PS1 Greater New York presents:
JD Samson / New York (DJ set)
MEN / Brooklyn (live)
Kalup Linzy / Brooklyn (R&B, Soul, Disco DJ set)
Kalup Linzy and the Sweet, Sampled, and LeftOva / Brooklyn (live performance set)
DJ /rupture / Dutty Artz, Brooklyn (DJ set)
With surprise guests!

July 31st
Animal Collective / Domino (DJ set)
Blondes / Merok/RVNG Intl (live)
Oneohtrix Point Never / No Fun/Editions Mego, Brooklyn (live)
CFCF / Acéphale Records, Montreal (DJ set)
Babe Rainbow / Warp Records, Vancouver (live DJ set)
Prince Rama / Paw Tracks, Brooklyn (live)

August 7th
Gavin Russom / DFA Records, New York (DJ set)
Alden Tyrell / Clone Records, NL (live)
The Crystal Ark / DFA Records, New York (live)
Special Disco Version feat. James Murphy & Pat Mahoney / DFA Records, New York (DJ set)

August 14th
?uestlove (DJ set)
These Are Powers / RVNG Intl/ Dead Oceans, New York (live)
Kingdom / Fools Gold/Night Slugs, Brooklyn, New York (DJ set)
Treasure Fingers / Fools Gold, Brooklyn (DJ set)

August 21st
Peter Zummo Ensemble / New York (live)
Glissandro 70 / Constellation, Toronto, Canada (DJ set)
Peter Gordon & Love of Life Orchestra / DFA Records, New York (live)
Tim Sweeney / Beats In Space, New York (DJ set)

August 28th
Big Freedia / New Orleans Sissy Bounce, New Orleans (live)
DJ Rusty Lazer / New Orleans (DJ set)
DJ Rashad / Juke Trax/Movel Trax/Ghettophiles, Chicago (DJ set)
GHE20 GOTHIK DJs Venus X and Brenmar / Brooklyn, New York (DJ set)

September 4th
Holy Ghost! / DFA Records, New York (live)
House of House / Whatever We Want, New York (DJ set)
DJ Mehdi / Ed Banger Records (DJ set)
Plus Special Guests TBA

For the complete press release and more information on the series, click here.

Killer Shoes Not Killing the Piggy Bank

As women the one thing we live for are shoes. Kitten heels, platforms, flats, and stilettos. Whatever your poison is, we tend to kill our piggy banks in the process. Now more than ever heels are taking over the fashion world. The crazy styles, colors, and of course the inches they seem to add to the heel.

Below are some of the major styles that are in for the season that are under $200. Some styles to look into for classic shoes including the infamous double platform heels.

L to R

Bebe Shoes Berwin – Natural $170 - heels.com
Jeffrey Campbell JACKIE DP $155 - solestruck.com
ASOS TASCA Suede Lace-Up Wedge Boots $93 - asos.com
ASOS ALICE Leather Pleat Denim Boot $186 - asos.com
80%20 Women's Melody Boot $108 - endless.com
Michael Antonio Women's MINT Gladiator Ankle Boots: Shoes $60 - amazon.com
Bordello Gold Fairy Dust Platform Pumps $88 - patriciafield.com
Velvet Angels Women's Audax Open Wedge Platform Sandal: Shoes $126 - amazon.com
Jeffrey Campbell SO SMART $100 - solestruck.com
80%20 Women's Molly Tea Party Boot $116 - endless.com
Marciano Lia Heel - Grey Multi Suede $192 - heels.com
Betsey Johnson Astra $120 - piperlime.gap.com

The double platform heels are your best friend, even though they may look like they are made to kill someone. Yes, the heels are deceiving, making you believe the shoes have a higher arch then they really do. The booties are always cute; however you have to be smart on your selection. It’s important to get a pair of booties that aren’t made up of heavy fabric or else it is too wintry. The 80%20 booties (first shoe on second row) are perfect because it is made out of a light fabric, the colors are cool for the season and it has ventilation for the feet. There isn’t much explanation needed when it comes to the sandals, or the basic heel.

Ladies just remember you don’t have to kill your piggy bank to kill every other girl when you’re out. Search and you will find. Looking for more heels for a bargain, check out some other sites like karmaloop, endless, and asos - just to name a few.

Swedish Summer Fest

After dragging around in darkness for months Swedes go crazy in the glorious summer sun. And that's exactly what The Swede Beat Magazine is planning to do the evening of Wednesday June 23 in Brooklyn, NY.

Swedish act hiphop act Ontario, P3 Pop, the best music show on Swedish Radio, Klubb Supermix and The Swede Beat's own DJs will be spinning those hot summer beats we longed for so long.

The Swede Beat Magazine is bringing you the fun and the swedes, all you have to do is show up and dive into The Swede Beat's version of Svensk Sommar.


Drinks Specials All Night Long
Backyard is open
Tons of Swedish indie tunes

Trophy Bar
351 Broadway
Williamsburg, Brooklyn

More info here

The Audiophoric Summer of 2010

Image via I Believe in Advertising

We love intimate shows with our favorite bands but sometimes you want to share all of that energy with a couple thousand strangers. Check out our list of summer festivals from the east coast to the west coast and back again. Let us know who you're excited to see!

Sasquatch! Music Festival - George, Washington
May 29-31
When you're not busy rocking out you can laugh your ass off as Patton Oswalt (United States of Tara, Caprica), Rob Riggle (UCB) and other comedians take the stage. British songstress Martina Topley Bird (Tricky) is this summer's siren.


Roots Picnic - Philadelphia, PA
June 5

Ill Philly sons the Roots put the L-O-V-E in The City of Brotherly Love with Nneka, Vampire Weekend, Method Man/Ghostface/Raekwon (backed by The Roots), Jay Electronica and more.

Bonnaroo - Manchester, TN
June 10-13
Braveheart Nas and reggae royalty Damien Marley, united as one.


Lilith Fair - Various Locations, USA
June 27-August 16
Lilith Fair covers the ABC's of grrl power with acts ranging from The Bangles to Tegan and Sara.

Camp Bisco 9 - Mariaville, NY
July 15-17
One of the most colorful festival crowds descends on Upstate New York. Since the lineup includes Break Science with Talib Kweli and Major Lazer, it's pretty certain asses will literally be danced off.

Osheaga - Montreal, QB
July 31st-August 1st

Pretty much every indie act you know and love will be at one of the largest music festivals in Canada. Newish electro-rockers Metric, old faves Pavement and artists on the verge such as Jamie Lidell round out the lineup.

HARDfest - Various Locations, USA
Various Dates, July-August

M.I.A. post-baby birthing and ready to bring the fiyah one more time! South African action heroes Die Antwoord support several dates with their stealth punk-hop Ninja skills.

Lollapalooza 2010 - Chicago, IL
August 6-8

The house Perry Farrell built is back for another year. Acts range from the internationally known Lady Gaga to relatively unknown garage rockers The Ettes. Also, buying a ticket to Lollapalooza means you're giving back; a portion of each ticket benefits the Parkways Foundation.

Footballers: NYC Adidas Soccer Tournament

This Saturday, July 26th Adidas presents Fantastic VII Soccer Tournament with King Britt, BBQ & Drinks. Past years have been mega excellent. So it you get a chance, head over to the Chelsea Waterside Park from Noon - 9PM for the festivities. Watch Kid Robot, Bowery United, La Esquina, 10 Cane, United Bamboo and other teams ball it out for fun.

LLSF Next Week - Merging Tech and Fashion

Have a business idea you'd like to develop?
Wanna get inspired?

Ladies Lotto SF would like you to meet Bianca Kramer, founder of Rue Inc. She'll be sharing her experiences merging tech and fashion from a ladies perspective.

Thursday, July 31st
7:30-10pm
Brick
1085 Sutter Street

RSVP: rsvpsf@ladieslotto.com

New Museum Block Party

Live performances, hands-on workshops and FOOD.

New Museum Block Party 2008

Saturday, July 19th
12-7pm
Free
Sara D. Roosevelt Park
Chrystie Street between Delancey and Broome Streets
New York City

Ladies Love a Big Bamboo!

Summer's halfway over, can you believe it? The weather's warm and a good time for chillin. If you're interested in a night with no fuss, come listen to some rock steady, ska and roots music TONIGHT in the East Village. It's going to be incredible with original 45's of authentic hits!

BIG BAMBOO! TUESDAYS
a weekly rotation of special guests selecting
Jamaican Ska, Rock Steady, R-n-B, and Rub a Dub!

Tuesday, July 15th with Special Guests:
Max Glazer (Federation Sound) & Ben Velez (Otaku)

And every Tuesday, 8PM-Midnite!
No Malice Palace and Garden
197 East 3rd Street between Avenue A and B

Brought to you by Queen Majesty + LLNY's Linyee

Midsummer Night Swing in NYC

For the Ladies Lotto dancers and the wannabes (such as myself):

Starting tonight thru July 26th Midsummer Night Swing turns Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park into an open air dance hall. On Tuesdays expect swing from the 30's, 40's and 50's and Saturdays salsa, samba and tango. It's 15 smackers for a group dance lesson and admission. More details here.

Damn I love NY in the summer.

Backyard Couture

Come out to Harriet's Alter Ego this weekend for Backyard Couture 2008 and say hi to LLNY's Ngozi Odita!

Saturday, June 21st
5-11pm

Music + Fashion + Grillin' =

BACKYARD COUTURE
Fresh Air & Even Fresher Fashion

Harriet's Alter Ego is located at 293 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn

Backyard Couture Is A BAM about Brooklyn Community Partner

SPONSORS:
Steve & Sons Bakery and Restaurant
Steaz
Sunshine Burger
Fusicology
Around The Way Girls

Make Me Hot: 3rd Ward's Summer BBQ Series

3rd Ward's Summer BBQ Series begins on Sunday, June 8th at 2pm
195 Morgan Ave
Brooklyn, NY
718.715.4961