Dallas Austin's L.A. Clothing Line Launch

The ROWDY Collection is primarily a fusion of punk and prep influences, with a distinctive European militant touch. The collection's tagline, "Rowdy, King of All Angels" was inspired by Austin's adopted philosophy of the fallen angel, who found his own strength after being cast from heaven and transforming himself into a villain of good. After discovering his true warrior within, the angel proved himself to God and became the King of All Angels.

The collection, with pieces ranging from $70.00 to $300.00, was conceived by Dallas Austin and Gregory "Greg Mike" Mensching, Creative Director of the renowned Atlanta based fashion design, consulting and product development powerhouse CI Group. The ROWDY Collection will arrive in specialty boutiques and stores throughout the country in 2008.

Check out photos from the Los Angeles Launch-held at Lisa Kline's Mens Store.

Rowdy Collection

Loved, loved this shirt

My favorite shirt again

Brody Jenner & Melanie Winns (omg, if you all knew what happened before she took this photo with him...LOL)

TIff & Brody. So glad Melanie was in the house because I had no clue who he was...I've never watched the Hills, but he was nice and he's for sure a cutey

Checking out the Rowdy Gear. Check out super publicist Stephanie Abdullah(front), she's sizing up the shirt for some guy I bet, uhh huh..
Uhh Oh, she found the perfect fit...I wonder who's gonna get this shirt.

Dallas Austin & Celebrity Stylist Bernard Jacobs...he's such a star!

Dallas Austin & John Salley

Blast from the Past: Everybody's favorite Shai member, Garfield Bright & Tiffany. Wait 'til you find out what's going on in his world...
(very impressive.)
That's a future post, stay tuned....he's still fine.

Super Stylist Bernard Jacobs took time out from being fab to pose with lil' ole me.
The Ladies... The Ladies.. Stephanie, Melanie (40th side Productions), Felicia (Interscope/Geffen) Tiff, Fairley (Interscope/Geffen)

CREATIFF HUMOR: ONLY IN NEW YORK

Ok, so what really made me chuckle about this photo was the change in the plate. People were really trying to assist, huh? LOL! (Pete, thanks for sending)

Remembering MLK- 40 Years After His Assassination

I am overwhelmed by this man's leadership and fearlessness. A few years ago, I visited Atlanta during the month of February. I decided since I was there during Black History Month I would take a tour of the King Center. An amazing experience it was. The most moving part of my tour was when I visited Dr. King's house of worship, Ebenezer Church. I sat on one of the benches, alone, in the back of the church for over an hour listening to many of MLK's sermons that were being played over the speakers. An overwhelming moment it was for me-hearing his voice within the same walls where he'd encouraged others before me to overcome.

So much accomplished before the age of 40. What a movement! I so get his dream-I walk in it.

Beyonce and Jay Z's Play by Play Wedding (Alleged) Plans

Sincerely one of my favorite couples. I so hope this story is true. See below YBF.com's minute by minute update on their possible nuptials-scheduled to go down tonight.

YBF New York correspondents are currently on the scene around 195 Hudson St. (Jay-Z’s place) which is the rumored place Beyonce & Jay-Z wedding festivities are going down today. It’s a paprazzi and media zoo to the utmost power down there and we’ve definitely found out some interesting tidbits. Here’s what YBF has seen and heard so far while on the scene:

Around 5p est today, a black SUV with full tinted windows flew through the crowd of media to enter the building’s garage. Only one paparazzo landed a pic of the unconfirmed woman inside. But she was by herself and purposely covering her face with a black and silver “Dereon like” hoodie. Another person was spotted entering the building who resembled Irv Gotti.
20 minutes later 8 black SUVs of the same kind exited the garage one right after the other. All SUVs were empty. Word on the street (from an unreliable source) was that the wedding was over and had taken place in a different location (continue)

Black Enterprise Pre-Oscar Bash Recap & Photos

Last week I attended Black Enterprise Magazine's Pre-Oscar Bash held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. The bash, a very classy and well organized event. Lots of beautiful people, with uplifting energy took over the hotel's International Ballroom. The party with a purpose, honored legendary actress and Oscar nominee, Ruby Dee and guests were also treated to a live performance by Black Eyed Peas's, will i am.

Normally, I would have more details to report because I would've made good use of my press pass, by being on the red carpet or in the press room for my blog, but I attended the event as a guest of friends, Chaz Shepherd and Stephanie Abdullah and my sole intent was to get my groove on for the New Year. The Black Enterprise party was the event for me to dance and shout, and shake my body down to the ground, well not-all-the-way-down-to-the-ground-but just half way down, and once celebrity DJ D-Nice got his dj-ing on, the party's energy went through the roof. See, I get what's called the club version of the Holy Ghost when the DJ rocks out, and rock out is what D-Nice did. I think the only time I left the dance floor was to hand my purse to a friend who wasn't dancing.

I had the most fun dancing with imaginary dance partners- when I danced alone :)

Spotted Celebs: Ronnie Devoe, Warren G, John Salley, Carl Payne, Lamman Rucker, The Cast of Hell Date, Omarosa, Malinda Williams, Lisa Raye, Vanessa Williams (who rocks it out on the dance floor too) Jamie Foster Brown, George Daniels, Star Jones, Eva Pigford, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Judge Mabeleine Ephraim. There were many more but the above names are of folk I spotted from the dance floor.

Photos below are courtesy of Stephanie Abdullah & Chaz Shepherd.

Shout out to super publicist, Stephanie Abdullah and Chaz Shepherd for inviting me, and to my sister Cherisse for hooking my hair up at the last minute.

One of my male BFF's Chaz-taking a pause from getting our groove on.

Eternal Concepts PR, Cecily Wiggins, Stephanie Abdullah & Tiffany

Former WBR bunnies: Marcus Best, Tiffany, Stephanie

Me w/ Mr. Step In The Name of Love, George Daniels

Tiffany, Omarosa & Stephanie

Lamman Rucker & Me
(Did anyone else see him in the dictionary next to FINEBLACKMAN, all one word...geeezz)

HAPPY BDAY BOBBBAAAYY

Today the King of Stage, Bobby Brown celebrates his 39th BDAY. I was having a flashback B. Brown moment and wanted to share this video....if you know my nickname then you know why this is still one of my favorite songs.

Dang, I was so jealous of the girl in this video. I so wanted to be her back in the day. :)

Have a Super Tuesday Bday Bobby!

Yes We Can Song-A Tribute to the Obama Movement

Check out the Barack Obama, "Yes We Can" tribute song produced by Black Eye Peas's, Will i am. He was inspired to put the song and video together after watching the debates. Look at what inspiration can do. 

For more information on Will i am's inspiration and thought process behind the song, please view the link below:

www.Yeswecansong.com

Stay Inspired!

I'm Barackin' the Vote- Hope You'll be Inspired to Join Me.