Everyone loves Oprah….
I know that I do….aside from watching her highly syndicated talk-show, I often find myself popping in my “Color Purple” DVD just to hear Orpah say “Iz Married Now”. Not only did I fall in love with Oprah then, but I admire her now for dominating the “idiot box” with pure ease. I love her even better on a T-shirt perfect for anytime of the season.

“Get Money Honeys” T-Shirt By Gone Corporate, $32 via Karmaloop.com

Eclectic is my middle name….
I think that my love for rubber soles have exceeded itself to the point where I have tapped back into my inner teenager. Thanks to Sex In The City - and the constant “Tara, you are such a tomboy” statements wore “you girl” thin. Oh did I forget to tell you that corporate America will surely help to neutralize your sense of style. Sneakers are synonymous for revelry….which we wear with honor & not just cause it looks good. I can’t remember the last time I was inspired by a shoe that brings back the sweet tunes of Rage Against The Machine - bringing back an era where “moshing” was serious …

Today is the day for you lucky folks who so happen to live in Japan! The Ape x Nintendo DS lite goes on sale! I can’t say that I am a real “game head” but what I can say is that I love Super Mario & Milo….so the combination goes well in life! Featuring a double super bright LCD screens, dope 3D graphics, touch-screen technology & a dose of Nigo - and you’ve got yourself the hottest thing on the block. Oh don’t fret - Cliffedge is ready to let the beast out of the part today….so be sure to cop yours - thats if you so happen to live 6760 miles away!

APE …

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Alright….if you haven’t trekked down to Soho in a long time then I am sorry to tell you that Active Warehouse is gone! I remember the very last sale that they had available to the public, where you cold save a couple of bucks on sneakers. Not only was I upset that the store was closing, the sneakers that I were looking for weren’t available in my size! Aside from me not finding another pair of sneakers, I thought about what would stand in place of what used to be a good sneaker spot……and BOOM you’ve guessed it! Another über “girlie’ shop that needs …

Despite the rain and gloom…I was in good spirits yesterday! It’s definitely the weather - simply because a lot of folks have been feeling a bit “off” as of late. Friday was all about bra shopping….you ladies have to know what I am talking about. When it comes down to finding the right “Over The Shoulder - Bolder Holder” you have to be strapped and ready to hear the “thirsty” sales woman pitch that rings a bad note in your head. Y’all know what I am say - where you only walk into Victoria Secrete [who has no damn secret] on a mission to purchase one…maybe two select brassieres without having to hear “ …

Can you say FIRE?
I think I have died and gone to “GOLDEN HEAVEN”…
Black patent leather trim paired against a pink mid sole never looked so good!
I never thought in a trillion years that I would contemplate wearing gold sneakers….in public!
Or silver for that matter….but when you add that metallic flavor that into a 5411 [Reebok Freestyle] plus a over caffeinated woman into the mix - you’ve to C4 ready to explode onto your town!

REEBOK FREESTYLE GOLD, $99.19 via We Sold Out

Some have booed & hissed at Takashi Murakami’s newest unveiling….
Stating that it’s not flattering….SAY WHAT!!!
I’ll banish that thought - THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!
The Andy Warhol of our day is doing major things lately! Last night, Brooklyn was rocking with a celebrity studded gala which included refreshments & goodies - even music thanks to the “Louis Vuitton Don” himself….Kanye West. The Murakami exhibit is finally open to the public, featuring over 90 collaborative pieces created by the famed artist. Yesterday, Murakami unveiled a new camouflage print called Monogramouflage, which will be featured on a collection of luggage, handbags, jewelry, small leather goods, & ready - to - wear which will all be launched …

OMG….before I venture off into the realm of coffee & cigarettes….please let me announce the winners of the Married To The Mob x Trashbagaesthetics T-shirt Giveaway contest. I had to take the time to go through all entries…and let me say that I wish that I had a shirt for all of you girls! But I had to pick my three best entries & here they are:
Whitney [ATL]
Eve [Miami ]
Jennifer [California]
Sabrina [Orlando]
So congrats to you ladies….BUT WAIT! For those women who did not win this contest - be prepared for the next contest coming this week from Karen Kooper. All I have to say is LOUIS VUITTON! Yes sir! There will be a Louis …

It’s on like popcorn this September….
Gwen Stefani will introduce her new Harajuku Lovers fragrance this fall, and has created dolls based on herself and the four of her real-life backup dancers, Love, Angel, Music & Baby which she has turned into perfume bottles. Stefani tells WWD magazine:
“I didn’t think this project would actually come to life. The idea that Coty would let me do five different fragrances for Harajuku Lovers was a fantasy. [But] it really had to be five, because that’s what the world is. Each girl has her own personality and sense of style. We’re all saying something different with unique personalities.”
The fragrance are individually inspired by Stefani’s interpretation of her backup …

I can’t front and say that I was moved by the entire shutter shade concept at first…
But after a bit of convincing while walking in Soho, I kind of shrugged off the notion that shutter shades weren’t for me….I am falling in love with them! I guess you can say that I am a “big kid” at heart - there is something that screams “80’s flavor” when taking full frontal view of this shades. 80’s purple grew hip to the fact that Kanye West has revolutionized the trend of the “shutter movement”….making it so much of a global phenomenon…people still are on a quest to find a pair. Coming in an array of …

So this morning I got up only to check out my Myspace messages….
And let me tell you that I almost gagged…..simply because one of my closets friends recently purchased a pair of 2007 Nike Dunk Hi - Premium SB Dinosaur Jr sneakers. And let me tell you - I couldn’t help but to drool & gawk, seeing as though I have been trying to find a pair in my size forever now! Yes, it really is that deep…..I have a thing for silver sneakers! So I took it upon myself to do a little bit of ebay hunting….not only did I find a pair - but I found them in a half a size …

Good Morning Ladies & Germs…
So check this out - I got about three hours sleep yesterday! I don’t have a clue as to what is going on with my body. But sleep is something of an issue to me….I still can’t pin point what the real issue is - but I a sure that things will gel together later. So yesterday I spent the day with the good folks of Married To The Mob. And let me tell you ladies…..big things will be popping really soon! Leah & the crew are doing some serious business - and much respect is due! Anyways, after my meeting & trooped around Soho only to double up on …