Art & Coolin' with EMLE

This time last night I was super excited to be attending a very dope artistic event at the Untitled Bottega in Downtown Detroit … The EMLE xHibition was a nice mix of cool people mingling, enjoying unique art, comedy and sounds by a live dj. Artist, Emery Jones aka John xDope, is a Detroit artist who has an amazing rang of talents which include fashion, music, painting and acting. With his homeboy Myke Wright, who is a comedian and funny as hell, they create a very dynamic duo.

I am sad to say that I had to leave earlier than expected so I missed the raffle for custom EMLE products, and  live improve skit with the EMLE Crew. Yes, I cried a little inside, but I did get a chance get in a session of Live Questions with EMLE! (Which I will post eventually) That made my night!  It was a simple 3 question interview but the questions make you give an on spot witty answer… you gotta see it!

The xHibition was free admission and free drinks! That’s what I’m talking about. They showed their supporters madd love; and for that, their supporters will always stay down. That’s fact. I left with a free DVD that was super funny yo! A unique EMLE sticky, and a really nice overall experience. You could really feel the love in the atmosphere as well as a sense of accomplishment. It was truly well deserved.  I managed to snap a few pics, but clearly, I am not a photographer- but yeah you will get it…

Hit up these links~Go check them out & follow on twitter. Now! J

• www.iamemle.com
• https://twitter.com/#!/JOHNxDOPE
• http://iamemle.tumblr.com/

Custom EMLE Crew Necks (A few of my favorites!)

These paintings are so bomb! They remind me of an updated version of velvet paintings of black women in the 70's!!  In the words of Andre Leon Talley This is something I would hang in my Salon! 

 The ominous clouds and the sensuality of the woman kinda play against each other. I love this one.

 Ok. I was like yo are those street signs in the background?! That's fresh! The effect of the reflectors in the background is really creative!

  I decided to give my old lappy lappy a makeover... Pow! Check out the handmade EMLE Sticky... yes that is a Postal address label!! That dope ideas was probably stemmed from budgeting lol it works for me!

So let me what you think!

Going Forward...

Today is December 30, 2011. As we prepare to say get the fuck on to 2011...because from what I see most people had a wack year... I am thinking of a 10 Step Master Plan.

I do not make New Year's Resolutions and all that jive... but I have decided that I need a fresh start.
So here are the main goals to put my Master Plan to work.

1. Be more consistent with my blog. This is my baby and I need to nurture it.
2. Create a legit portfolio.
3. Use time wisely. Pick up a paint brush every time I am "bored". Constantly create.
4. Start using my talent to make some of that mo-nay! Jewelry, pottery, shoe design... I'm trying to do it all!
5. Learn, grow, network and expand my mind.
6. Become more spiritual and healthy.
7. Save money in Every way possible. (who doesn't have that on their list...)
8. Maintain at least a 3.8 GPA
9. Become more organized so I can maintain the Master Plan.
10. Always keep my goal ahead of me. Make correct choices, and set realistic expectations.

So everyone, I want you to have a beautiful New Year Celebration! I hope you party hard and look good doin' it baby!!

Get Nailed -N- Get Hooked... Up, that is!

Let me be the first to say that I have worn some really saucy nails that died from a nail art overdose. I mean really, I have had airbrush, 3D acrylic, rhinestones a crazy color game and the length to match. In which my current nail artist calls "Ghetto Shenene Nails" lol...Now that I'm more mature, I prefer crazy solid color polishes with a natural length. To me that's a nice classy way of keeping it funky!

         

Although, I have switched my style up, I have been taken aback by the perfection of the nail designs done by Shauwn Diva. Every finished product is clean, neat, and has a very distinctive look. I have yet to become a client of hers, but I will. No doubt. I stumbled across her profile on facebook through a hair stylist in Detroit. Since then, I have become addicted to her facebook albums lol... (rrrreeeeen RrreeeEEEN RrrrEEEEEN that's my stalker music lol it's just a lil jokey joke people)...

One day I was in The Red Dot Boutique (aka Target) and I stopped the cashier from working because I had to see her nails. As soon as I saw them, I recognized the work! I asked her if Shauwn did her nails, and she proudly answered yes! --True story!!

Detroit has been heir to the hair throne and crowned the capital for many years; but with The Diva, the nail game is ours too. Here are a few of my favorite designs. Surely, there will be more to come... Follow the link for more info... https://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=517027736