Hip Hop

Photos by Arie Dunkelberger

Ho lasciato il mio cuore in Italia

I found more photos from my trip to Italy in 2008.

I miss it so much

Beat SwapMeet

Made my way down to Chinatown Los Angeles this Sunday with my friend DJ Kalamari. The most cultured experience I have felt in a long time. We took the train from Long Beach,met a guy who insisted I take on a passion for racing and cycling.After he left us, Mother Theresa made her way into the hearts of the few that wanted her help.BTW Free Medical Assistance at the Forum in LA on the 27th!

"Digging culture"There is nothing more beautiful than witnessing people at the peak of their passion.Watching these kids digg for that "rare" beat, is like watching a kid in a candy store,better yet me at a Hair Convention.
The vibe was real and relaxed.The colors and the art was raw. I loved every moment even tho I know nothing about being a DJ.
Amazing Bohemian clothing vendors like http://www.gabrielaurizar.com/


I Found these dope Door Knockers from http://www.etsy.com/shop/sistargirl



Bought some "Butter" and hopped back on the metro to Little Tokyo where the Cherry Blossom Festival was going on. Experienced some wonderful Curry Chicken at Green Bamboo. He took me out of my comfort zone with that!
Walked a block over to witness Graff artists working on a big wall piece,AMAZING.

I had an amazing Sunday,I feel so content and in love with art.

LA ART

So I look forward to spending more time with Arie and experiencing LA Through his eyes.

:))

Change, it comes eventually.

"Now hear this mixture, where hip hop meets scripture, develop a negative into a positive picture"-Lauryn Hill

The Healer

I have pondered,that this uncertainty has me in the ring scared that LL's Mama gonna "Knock Me Out."

Got to get to doing things. Having a two week vacation of nothing has killed my soul.

Currently feeling "The Healer" Erykah Badu

Melissa Sweet

This is the dress I would wear. Very modern but Id make it very bohemian. I fell in love with the clean collar and the embroidery.Of course I don't plan to get married anytime soon...My hair needs to be down to my boobs. But I came across this dress and wanted to have it on file!

In Sequins

We are always receptive to any and all types of shimmering objects, but we have a tendency to pay extra attention to them towards the end of the year. What with shiny wrapping paper and twinkling holiday lights, there is no escape. I’m talking about Sequins, the timeless embellishment that has found its way into your closet this season. Earlier this year designers dreamt up sequins for Fall/Winter 2009, and boy do they know how to deliver! Stella McCartney, Chanel, Marc Jacobs, Balmain, Michael Kors, and many other hot designers displayed their love for sequins on the catwalk this year.

The origin of sequins is said to be traced back to the ancient Mediterranean. A type of coin, known as a sikka, which was later changed from the Venetian word 'zecchin' to sequin by the French and entered English in that form . These coins were sewn onto clothing, especially women’s clothes; it was a way of displaying and storing a family’s wealth. Where sequins circulated it became custom to sew them and other similar coins to women's clothing such as headdresses, veils and over the bosom and the hips, which was likely done not only to show wealth but to also keep coins safe, since they were worn on one’s person. The look was attractive to other cultures and eventually became more of a fashion statement. It was this ancient custom that led to the use of sequined fabric and trims in modern fashion.

Sequins are disk-shaped beads used for decorative purposes. In some cultures sequins are still used as coins, modern sequins tend to be made of plastic. They are available in a wide variety of colors and geometrical shapes. Embellishing fabrics with sequins can be done in different ways. The entire article of clothing or an accessory such as a purse may be covered completely in sequins or they can be arranged to form designs, images, or patterns. They may also be referred to as spangles, paillettes, or diamantes. Sequins may be stitched

flat to the fabric, so that they do not move or they may be stitched so that they move easily, and are able to catch more light. Some sequins are made with facets, to increase their reflective ability. They are commonly used on clothing, jewelry, bags and other accessories. These stunning disks of glimmer are most commonly found on distinguished woman of a certain age, who has acquired the tasteful fashions of Golden Girl character Blanche Devereaux. Sequins can also be found fastened at the top of billboards. This was done prior to the development of neon signs. Signs made with sequins were called schmaltz.

Sequins are also used in making a variety of costumes. They can be used to embellish professional costumes for performers such as dancers or skaters or for amateur dance and gymnastic recitals. Other costumes decked with sequins may be less formal such as a Halloween. Sequin adorned fashions have always been classified as “party wear” and or evening wear. 1900- 1960 sequin adorned fashions were worn with the intent of spicing up ones evening elegant ensemble. Sequins entered the club scene in the 70’s and have remained since then a clubbers staple. This season designers like Chanel showcased their sequin adorned frocks and succeeded in bringing back the elegant taste level that was once known before the 70’s. Chanel Sequins hit the floor in evening gowns and gave sparkle to the “classic tweed suit”. Stella McCartney kept sequins youthful by playing with different hemlines. Matthew Williamson wasn’t afraid of color when it came to sequins this season. Diane Von Furstenberg courageously played with hues of blue that can sometimes be classified as "tacky '80s MOB dress.” Thankfully designers stuck with classic colors like Black, silver and occasionally gold.

Sequins will always make a comeback in fashion whether you are prepared for it or not. This is hardly groundbreaking news, but sequins will continue to be a hot trend for Fall 2009 and will remain as a favorite holiday staple. Trendy retailers like Forever 21 will always have a supply of sequin frocks for those who find themselves completely addicted to those glittering monsters. In honor of the colder days and darkening nights consider embracing that fabulous sequin blazer you found in your grandmothers closet, there is no escaping this trend. Sequins remind us that there’s nothing like a little glitz to make you forget about the looming winter and the cold it brings.