African Fashion Influence Continues | Mary Katrantzou Fall 2012
The trend of using African inspired prints and motifs bubbled back to the top of fashion creation a few spring season ago and It peaked but has still maintained a level of relevance. I think it’s due to people like you! the hipsters, and street style champions who LOVE african print and inspiration. I know…
10ille Got Me Jammin’
Tumblr may have been the best thing invented. I come up on so much info just by following a whole bunch of random people and seeing what their interests be like. Music may be my main fulfillment from Tumblr. I find so many artists I either never heard of or didn’t feel like giving a…
You thought you didn’t know GIVENCHY? | Kanye, Florence, Madonna, Beyonce
COME ON NOW! If you don’t already know about Givenchy you should because apart from seeing it all over the media, and your favorite celebrities, I BLOG THEM LIKE EVERY OTHER POST. I’m so geeked by this fashion editorial that involved some of my favorite fashion people (Kanye, Florence and the machine, and Riccardo Tisci….
Black Men with Beards | Grimy to High Class
Good researchers and Fashion types are always able to stand out and see what is hidden out in the open. I’ve analyzed the status quo and realized that bushy long beards on African American men are a new style staple of this decade. Years a go a black man with a long beard was giving…
Dr. Seuss Raps Better Than You
As a kid I always enjoyed terrible Hip-Hop music. I was the little boy straight listening to Shaq, and Will Smith thinking it was the coolest $hit ever. If you can’t admit that “Gettin Jiggy With It” was a good song you probably had a horrible ass childhood and I feel sorry for you. At…
Twiggy Supports Tuck: The Zone
I decided to be nice and let you people join me in some awesome sh*t! Ever since this song came out, I swear I have been groovin’ to this joint and still not tired of it. Proud to say that this joint I’m speaking of is from 1) a guy right here from STL and…
Random post: A classic favorite…
Everybody I know loves the old ’90s show, Martin. If there’s a marathon on, you can bet that everybody will be watching it! Frankly, I wasn’t old enough to understand what went on in the show but I loved it when I got older and saw reruns. We all can’t forget our favorite characters, Sheneneh,…
A$AP Rocky | Hip Hop and High Fashion
23 years old, Dad locked up, Brother killed, Rakim Mayers is definitely not a “commercial machine” rapper. He has lived some real life and displays that though his music. He is apart of a new breed though wearing Balmain, Rick Owens, Raf Simmons, and Givenchy. He is the best example of the new affinity that…
Glitter and Long Gowns Rule at the 2012 Grammys
The Grammys this year were not that exciting, possibly due to the tragic news. But I feel like even if that didn’t happen the event was still Blah. There wasn’t much to choose from on the red carpet. My top Pics are Swizz Beatz and Taylor Swift. Now You know Swizz is a fashion/Hip Hop…
Air Jordan 4 Retro “The Shot”
So after posting my Sneaker Wars post yesterday, I was scrolling down my Twitter timeline and I kept running across many sneakerheads referring to the Knicks 4′s. Now I’m all for them seeing as though my cousins play with the Knicks on 2K ALL THE TIME, so this colorway has always looked dope and familiar…
Whitney’s final appearance with Beyonce, Patti, Aretha, Janet Parody Reality Show
Looking up things on Whitney Houston I stumbled on this Spoof Reality show (That is in it’s Second Season on Youtube). I noticed that the “Divas” go in on each other and it’s entertaining. Whitney was already apart of this show long before her passing. Many of the comments ask the creator to no longer…
VIDEO: TI$A | Taz has music issues but still selling $100 Snapbacks
Taz is a real ni99a out here please don’t let the robin egg earrings or leggings fool you. Listen to him talk lol It he seems hella cool. In this interview they discuss his trials and tribulations with the music industry. Changing labels, losing distribution and un-released tracks. This is why being a mogul is…
Chris Brown and Rhianna are Back Together
Well Well Well. Look what do we have here? My boy Chris has taken Rhianna’s crazy ass back. Yeah I said it HE TOOK HER BACK. I’ve always had the feeling that the media doesn’t know the whole story of people’s personal relationships. I still think Rhianna is crazy and stupid. He should have never…
The Best Men’s Coats of Fall 2012
I haven’t studied the runways for you guys in a long time. I’ve been so busy with growing up, being broke and moving that I didn’t notice I wasn’t feeding you the high fashion that H&M copies so well. Trust me you will be seeing versions of these coats in either Express, H&M, or Forever…
Sneaker Wars at Top Shelf Closet
This is Adrienne with my first post on MadeMonarchs.com I’m here to deliver some GREAT news for sneakerheads in and around the St. Louis area. Sneaker Wars is making it’s first ever appearance at Top Shelf Closet (13th Street and Cass downtown) on March 1st!! Sneaker Wars will consist of a buy/sale/trade of shoes from…
F*ck Wit Us……. Musically
So a couple weeks back XV came to the Lou and blessed us with a performance that will be engrained in the minds of all who were in attendance……… But this post isn’t about him. This post is inspired by the homie Saint Orleans. For a long time I have wondered what STL has lacked…
The ChalkBoyz – Family Money (Official Video)
Download: http://www.datpiff.com/The-ChalkBoyz-Sorry-For-Partying-mixtape.233326.html Twitter:https://twitter.com/#!/TheChalkBoyz Facebook: http://listn.to/TheChalkBoyz Filmed and Edited by 3 Schmoes Productions http://www.3schmoes.com/
William H. & Stuey Rock – The Celebration Remix
William H. (FOE) & Stuey Rock (FDU) Presents: The Celebration Remix from William H.’s “Chinos & Chucks” Project. www.freshovereverything.com @F_O_Everything @williamhrkc @stueyrock
Mac Miller in STL!!!!
Is it just me or did this young talent Mac Miller come blasting through at high energy outta nowhere?!!! He was born in freaking ’92 and is already surpassing some cats out here who’s been in it since before he was born. His debut album Blue Slide Park hit #1 on the Billboard charts….not to…
Twiggy’s Weight Loss Journey | Quick Tip
Just because you’re eating healthier food, doesn’t mean it has to be bland. There are plenty of seasonings/flavors out there that range from zero to very little calories. Mrs. Dash and Bragg Liquid Aminos are my best friends. Dash is the flavor, Bragg’s is the “salt”. Together, they’ll create an explosion in your mouth!!…………. (pause.)…