Gotta OLD SOUL......

It's 5:00 am and I'm still studying for finals! I went from sleeping on the keypad to searching the net googling every five minutes. Also, I'm super tight that I didnt get to go out with Muna ( Kai, www.718bodega.blogspot.com) and the ladies to SOB'S. But,the first time in my life procrastination has paid off...
Look what I found....


MILES you can't get no better than that.....And NO it's not an event where you'll run into your Grandaddy sitting in a smoke filled dark bar chatting it up with the buddies and chewing tobacco while talking about the good ol' days! It's a night of homage from the babies of the babies who were nestled to sleep by songs like,"So What," "Godchild," "Round Midnight," and so much more!!I could just go on and on...It's an event courtesy of www.old-soulz.blogspot.com that includes live art and ill Dj's...I can't wait! Bye Bye Finals get away from me so I can have fun again:)
Tell Old-Soulz,CROOKLYN CHRONICLES sent you. Don't forget to bow down on your knees and thank them for hosting such a sweet event! Also look out for interviews by the featured artist painting that night...(I'm def gonna work on that!)
*Reminder, this is a 21+ event....

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