Hey There I'm on.....

Hehehehehheh....okay that's just my cynical way of teasing ya....but really, Crooklyn Chronicles has a group on Facebook now and a Myspace page coming to a comp near you. I tried to leave those two alone but let's face it some of us have developed many contacts through them! Click on the link and join for beat by beat CC updates!!!!

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=17978587059&ref=ts

Can't Knock Her Hustle!

(Shantelle, Designer of National Society of Soul)

Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu and of course "Eclectic" RBG'S all over the globe has been donning crochet pieces for years. Today there's a determined woman on a mission to reinvent the trend with more Soul than ever before! Shantelle M.Brumfield aka Ms.LADYBUG is a DC raised designer with a hot vintage inspired collection of crochet, embroidered and sewed pieces ranging from cute clutches, earrings and even ugg like crochet warmies. Taught by her grandmother and family friend the Howard Grad decided to name her line National Society of Soul, in great efforts to "emphasize the importance of life through fashion, written and social awareness."

(Models rocking National Society of Soul)
The former Cancer Research Scientist left her field to passionately pursue and design her business full-time. Talk about drive and dedication! The hobby at HU!(I just had to do that, lol)became a hit on campus that started the flourishing business.Brumfield started crocheting hats and scarve sets that dubbed her the name"miss crochet old lady." As the buzz grew Brumfield has made various appearances and press mentions at Howard University events, New Faces Fashion Show May 2007, DC Fashion Week 2008, LA Fashion Week 2008, XXL Magazine Jan/Feb 2008 and Jersey Magazine.

(Remy Ma, XXL magazine Jan/Feb 2008)
Ms. Ladybug and her collection has a positive aura that resonates when you get a chance to meet her and see her stuff! In an era of fashion where designers are forced to copy each other's pieces and trends, Brumfield marches to her own drum beat by healing us with soulful pieces!

If you would like to find out more about Shantelle visit:
http://www.nationalsocietyofsoul.com/
www.myspace.com/nationalsocietyofsoul
She has a blog too!!!
http://www.nationalsocietyofsoul.blogspot.com/
Hit her up and tell her Crooklyn Chronicles sent you:)

Bye Bye Finals!

So if your like me, your probably sitting on your bed with a bunch of books and half-assed notes from the semester simply anticipating the end of FINALS! Just typing the word makes me cringe (Urgggg....) Or your probably back home from school patiently waiting for your friends to finish up with school so you guys can HAVE FUN again! For those of you lucky ones that are over with finals before Thursday, Party it UP and just GET LOOSE! Thanks to The Big Urban Mixtape for sending me the info!

"Buffalo Soldier, Dread Lock Rasta"

Photo: Andrew Councill for The New York Times

If you live In Crooklyn, sure there's that Rasta,Dread or Natty around the way that kicks that OD knowledge on life and you can't help but listen. They GO IN on society and often times it's so damn true. Some people say it's hard to take them seriously.I believe it's because of all those false misconceptions that has been floating around about them for all these years. So, if your in the DC area by any chance, now through November 8 the Smithosonian Museum has the "Discovering Rastafari!" exhibit that will examine the diverse culture though art and artifacts from the Jamaican-born subculture.Check it out and if you can't make it check out the slideshow pics from the New York Times! http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/05/10/arts/design/20080510_RASTA_SS_index.html Check out a vintage clip from the most famous RASTA the world got a chance to be blessed with!!!
Mi Bwoy(LOL)BOB MARLEY!

Happy Birthday BOO!!!!!!!!!!

HAHAHAHAHA....I called the bridge boo! Crooklyn has a bday coming up..... On May 24 come join me and thousands of other Crooklynites walk over the bridge and CELEBRATE! It's not that bad of a walk either.I've done it before...TRUST:) It starts off at Cadman Plaza all day! Cross fingers in hopes of hot scorching NY weather! I love the HEAT!!!!!!!!!!

Harriet's Alter Ego!

Sunday, May 18, 2008
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Location:Harriet's Alter Ego Boutique & Art Gallery
Street: 293 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn (St. Marks/Prospect Pl.)
City/Town:Crooklyn, NY

Contact Info:
718-783-2074
Email:info@harrietsalteregoonline.com

World Nomad!

The modern metropolis as cosmopolitan utopia, the savvy city dweller as cross-cultural flâneur—these are the dreams Claude Grunitzky, acclaimed editor of Trace magazine.


Now he brings them to FIAF for a night of inspired conversation. Grunitzky will discuss his vision of urban space as a place where diversity coalesces rather than collides—and where cultural borrowings gradually erode the edges of difference to forge a world of true universality. World Nomads (May 1-27) is a new program at FIAF exploring transculturalism - the exchange of ideas, artistic expression, and style - through the lens of contemporary world cultures.
FIAF Members $8 Non-Members $12 Buy Tickets www.fiaf.org Call 212 307 4100
Visit the box office: 55 East 59th Street (between Park & Madison)

-Nikko Misko Marko Lencek-Inagaki staff writer for TRACE212.com

I'll be there:)