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X FACTOR’S LYRIC 145 & NEW JERSEY, “ARTS HIGH SCHOOL” SURPRISE

As you all know I hail from Newark, NJ. Really wanted to share this with you guys! :)

Newark, NJ- Lyric 145, the famous, dynamic rap trio, is surprising students who attend Arts High School to have a Q & A and perform their new single “I Get It”. The students will get to ask the group about the trials and tribulations throughout their duration of their X Factor journey. Lyric145 will have a minute contest of three students that can perform for them with singing, dancing, and rapping. The selected pupil will acquire a prize, which includes an exclusive interview on the hit radio show “GEM BOSSES” and also will be obtaining some dance majors as dancers for their upcoming projects. As well, Lyric 145 will then present the valedictorian of the class of 2013 with a special gift.

Time & Date: March 4, 2013 at Arts High School, 8AM to 10AM in Auditorium

For Interviews or Booking Lyric 145 Contact: Ifueko I. Publicist (732)718-6900 Ifuekoi@gmail.com or Pilar Scratch Manager (908)242-2055 scratch.designs09@gmail.com

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AHHHHHHHHH IT’S MY FAVORITE PIECE!!! I think I’m starting to like making mens outfits more than women! I thought women had a lot of variety but men take the absolute CAKE! I’m the master of tying windsor knot and a bowtie, so let’s see lol.

MENS FORMAL. Nothing sexier than a man in a suit. I suggest the minimum of two different types of suits/formal blazers in your closet, with numerous shirt fabrics and accessories. This blazer is from PREMIUM by Jack and Jones. You can’t see the back but there are two slits on the back hem. The blazer has double button closure, lapels, and is formfitting which stops below the waist. I CANNOT stress the fact that a formfitting blazer or attire in general will make you look slimmer (if worn correctly) and will eloquently clean up your appearance. This blazer can go with VARIOUS bottoms and shirts. Speaking of bottoms, I opted out of the usual black and went for red corduroys by PREMIUM again. Regular fit, they have piped back pockets and the pants are a deep hue which gives a classy, elegant, gentleman touch. Sometimes when your outfit is too loud, it can say too much.

I wanted to bring out the shoes so I had to steal these Pierre Corthay Arca Derby shoes with the red trimming. Less is more and it’s a smooth shoe with not too much going on, however it gives just enough modesty to the outfit. The burgundy tie I used is from Brooks Brothers for the windsor knot and the socks- which are now the TREND for conversation pieces, are from Ralph Lauren. I don’t know about you, but when a man sits in a chair, the socks are what I first notice, before the actual shoe. It drives away from the originality and adds taste. Opt for a solid or pinstripe button down shirt of either white or black, or with a dash of red lining. Finally, your formal wear is NOT complete without cufflinks. Every man should have at least two pair or more. I chose the gold which gives the finishing touch to the outfit. The Wedgwood Black & Gold cufflink will be the talk of the night with its Gold Intaglio motif of a horse’s head in elegant bas-relief against Black Jasper, which will be noticeable on the sleeves.

FUN FACT Ralph Lauren got his start at Brooks Brothers which helped fund with his tie and accessory lines, as well as to branch out into other formal wear, so you WILL see some similarities between both Brooks’ wear and Ralph.

It’s Cold

I hate leaving my men out. The pieces I design are dedicated to everyone no matter the event. I’ll get to the mens formal in a few, but fellas, it’s nothing like having variety in your day to day wear. There are so many earth tones and fabrics and styles you can personalize to accommodate YOU. So put away the usual navy blue, dark brown, and black apparel for a little while and give yourself some color. I love the Stone Marl London City sweatshirt because of its oatmeal color. This gives you more variety when it comes to your pants. The military green cotton and linen blend cargos by Slowear Incontex soften the sweater with its dull color. Substitute the regular tall-can Timbs and opt for a rust colored Earthkeeper Rugger Copper Brown Boots to darken the outfit. Sometimes the tall-cans can be too bright and throw the outfit off. The boots are also waterproof :).

If you have “buku money” you can definitely cop either MONCLER coat. Bubble coats are in this season and there ARE other affordable options and different colorways. I love how the leather in the brown Delacroix Shearling Moncler goes hand in hand with the boot, if used (there’s also fur around the neck and chestline). Finally top the outfit by covering your head with a Supreme skully or a cable-knit skully by Ralph Lauren’s Denim & Supply. As said before, fellas, there are so many colorway options so that you don’t look “MONOCHROMATIC”. Give variety to your wardrobe by stepping out of the norm. This outfit can be worn for everyday or casual evening occasions.

Blue Formal

I’m a fan of the LBD (Little Black Dress) however, I like a little creativity in my dark pieces. This piece is best worn in formal and evening events. A splash of royal blue (in different materials) will bring creativity to an outfit and will give you the opportunity to play with more accessories to compliment or simplify the outfit.

I went for the ACNE One shoulder silk maxi dress for its asymmetric shoulder line which gives a sexy appearance along with the cutaway hem, and it resembles a goddess-like draping towards the bottom of the dress. By softening the dress, I chose the LK Bennett Nelly T-strap sandal with suede material. I opted for blue sapphires with gold prong teardrop earring settings to play with your hairstyle of choice- whether up or down. The Lapis cuff brings out the gold trimming in the sandal, as well as the earrings and other accessories and is a standout piece for the ACNE dress (it’s also a good choice for color-blocking). Though it is a formal piece, I wanted to make it edgy by combining different fabrics and materials. The LULU GUINNESS patent leather envelope clutch will bring out the subtle fabric in the outfit and compliment the gold in the attire, and if you’re a big bag/clutch woman as myself, you can opt for the Betsy Johnson Lightening bag which is used to color-block and contrast with the outfit with its hard shiny leather material. Enjoy.

Nights In The City

Actually perfect for day or night life, but it’s definitely something I’d wear for a night on the town. The two C’s in fashion that often contradict each other are “comfort” and “cute”, but I managed to incorporate them both. Yellow is definitely a bold color to make a statement or to say “hello”. The drape crop top by One Teaspoon is definitely something that could turn a day outfit into a night. To give a more dressier or quiet appearance, opt for the blazer which is ALSO draped to coordinate with the shirt. You can find the River Black Island blazer on RiverIsland.com.

I like patterned leggings not only because it makes your legs fuller, but it gives you more variety to play with. In this case the inside of the blazer matches the cross pattern and the width of the crosses correspond to the MARNI Black Suede Gold-Heeled ankle booties. The leggings are by Cameo Rose. I didn’t want to leave the outfit without any accessories so I opted for matching earrings that resembled the gold heel in the boot, courtesy of Dorothy Perkins fashion punked rivets. Finally this distressed pleather hobo by Charlotte Rouse gives added warmth to the outfit by downplaying the brighter yellow in the shirt.

Modern Mod

A simple solid camisole is needed for the Blonde & Blonde Bow Stitch Cocoon Shrug. An outfit for any event but more importantly to be seen, I went for a conservative mod look with a splash of tangerine color. You can find Korean double-breasted lapel buttons coats ANYWHERE and for mighty cheap. Invest in at least one coat out of the normal black/brown/navy colors to give your outfit a 5-star rating. Your coat sets the standard for the outfit waiting to be revealed. The Joseph Leather & Gab leggings are a bit pricy but there are other affordable options to consider. The shapely leggings will give you a form fitting figure as well as smooth out that “extra umph” some of us ladies carry around.

I try my hardest not to mix gold with silver accessories so I opted for the quilted Chanel flap Coco Bag and Giuseppe Zanotti patent leather pumps with a gold metallic heel to match the bag strap. Lastly but not least important, the Karen Walker Helter Skelter sunglasses give a 1950s feel with the vintage shape of the lenses. A bit Paul McCartney’ish, but they’re perfect for going Mod, but giving tasteful eyewear.

Oak

I’m trying to incorporate my outfits by season. I’m an earth tone girl but i love a splash of color and hue so I wanted to keep this piece “wintery” but tasteful. The skirt is formfitting with a lace crop and the silk floral shawl is added to give a homely but fashionable look. I’m a firm believer of wearing heels with long dresses since I myself, am tall, and it gives the outfit a more edgy look. I also wanted to play on the suede of the shoe so I used a bag with the same material by the same designer and added a bold embroidered bangle cuff as a funky and stylish accent. Perfect for all events.

Balenciaga rust suede sling-back | Balenciaga Classic Velo Suede Tote | Brown ethnic print bangle by Cecily | Haider Ackermann Zip Skirt | TOPSHOP Lace Crop | Alexander McQueen Floral Print Silk Cape

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And any explanation for my hiatus would be just another excuse. I’m ready to do this. Watch me work. See you guys next year.