Farenheight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Some members of Farenheight)

Hey all, so this just in.......
There is a new sound Farenheight Crew (www.myspace.com/farenheightcrew) that started in Brooklyn by a group of young ambitious teenagers. They have a strong desire to throw not only parties but to DJ events. Cool kids with cool motives and in college, you can't ask for more than that! I love that their young and grinding like crazy! Stay tuned for an interview.........

You can catch them every Friday from six to eight on their College internet Radio show(http://www.wrub.buffalo.edu/) Doing Big Tings in Buffalo!!!!!!! Support, Support young black men on the rise, it's always refreshing to hear them doing something positive. Luv Ya Goosey!

"Trust Me It's NOT JUST VINTAGE!!!!!!!!"

(Pic courtesy of Not Just Vintage)
When I walk through the streets of New York and I see young women like myself channeling that back in the day look I think about why we are fascinated with the word,idea,style or notion of vintage. Remember those dated square shaped flicks of our mother's posing with their high waisted acid wash jeans, big burgundy gazelle specs(LOL)and those long brightly colored bags with the foot long strap? Yeaaaaaaaah you do, lol... Well I bet even seeing those pictures now makes you want to simply pay homage to women who dared to walk the streets with their own individual style and flair!

Memory Lane

I mean think about women like Ms.Chaka Khan who use to rock the big honey brown hair,pastel colored tube tops and parachute pants.Or better yet Ms.Grace Jones in her leather cat suit and of course how can we forget the first Queen of Fabulosity, Ms.Ross! Between all these women they have one thing in common.They are all mesmorized and adorned globally by many modern misfits. With clones of Beyonce every where, the eclectic bunch scurring through the city in their vintage platforms and bright clutches feel the dire need to separate themselves from society's norm. Well ladybugs, Bedstuy vintage shop owners Maya and Lamonica understand your pain ladies and want you to know that vintage is indeed more than just clothes of the past. But, more like a divine tradition to memoralize influential times in our culture.So,with that said help them to help you get the point across throughout the streets of Crooklyn and every where else that this movement to be individually fierce is truly NOT JUST VINTAGE.


(Not Just Vintage Owners Maya Furbert and Lamonica Peterson)

Combine a determined bonafide hustler with a style architect that has a sharp eye for style and you get two innovative African American women that open a shop that looks like Black Barbie's closet! Business partners Maya and Lamonica hit the jackpot meeting each other.Maya, a Medgar Evers college graduate and Bermuda native has been grinding for a while now. From rigorous interning, bartending,and pain-in-the-butt retail(I've been there, lol) Maya got sick of not doing her own thing so she opened up a small store front on Fulton in BK. In her shop she sold bags, earrings, and any hot item that was indeed needed for fashionable ladies.Lamonica on the other hand was making a name for herself, so much that she was featured on BETJ's short run reality show hosted by Eva Pigford,"My Model Looks Better Than Yours." With the over critical cast of judges Lamonica didn't make the cut but that didn't stop her strive for success. She later became a personal stylist for singer/actress and video host on BETJ, Myoshi Marilla (http://www.myspace.com/myoshimarilla).


(My day at Not Just Vintage)

Last year in August of 2007 the two ladies realized their two sparked interests was a sure plan to fill their voids and fulfill a dream of combining business, style and culture. Not just Vintage opened their doors in the heart of Brooklyn,Bed-stuy.Since the opening both business partners pledge on building up black youths in their community. Maya and Lamonica want them to know you can use fashion as an outlet to showcase their talents. Both fashion conniseurs have also set up their Bedford shop Not Just Vintage to be a place where photoshoots as well as classes can be taken(if you need a venue hit them up).
Style architect Lamonica and her beautiful pieces!

Maya the bizness woman, such a sweetheart!

Me posing in front of my obsession

This vintage Louis is sick!!!!!!!

Cute!

Me posing!!!!!!

Visit the shop!!

The powerful force of determination and passion fused together always leads to big things so please support these women. Pleasant, powerful and strong black women on the rise! SUPPORT, SUPPORT, SUPPORT!!!!!!!!! Visit their myspace page and tell them I sent you:)
http://www.myspace.com/notjustvintage

Bon Voyage my friend!!!!!(Oah, Oah, lol)

Let's say your walking down the streets your head is hung low and this happy, crazy, energetic ray of sunshine comes up to you and immediately breaks you out of your funk...Well.... my friend and my soul star Andre takes the cake for forever putting a smile on my face. Andre CrooklynChronicles salutes you!!!!!!!!!!!

I told myself I would leave all my personal ish off the blog but I have to acknowledge this guy. Dre you are someone who has triumphed through everything that you have been faced with. Your determination lets me know that the shackles put on the souls of young men and women today can be broken. I love you dearly and I ask that when you are on your trip please explore life, culture, people, and the unique and eclectic ways of the world and just have fun with it!!!!!!!!

To all my readers wondering who the hell is Andre??!!!!!!!! Trust me in a few years you will. NOBODY HUSTLES LIKE HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!*Remember the name Andre Singleton
*He is my friend, sexy beast,(LOL) activist and survivor.
Andre is going away for a Semster at Sea to explore the world. I am gonna miss u BOO, oah, oah!!!Keep inspiring!!!!!!!!!

You better bring me back souvenirs BOY, luv ya smoochezzzzzz
*Sorry I stole all the pics without asking, lol!!!!!!!!!!

Kesed: The SHIT!

I am a fan of spoken word and I have heard and actually seen this poet Kesed perform...don't know as much about him but hopefully I can interview him soon!! Stay tuned, visit his myspace page for more of his ill words!

Coup d' etat Online Launch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

With t-shirt lines emerging from every where possible there has to be one that stands out.CrooklynChronicles awards that to Coup d'etat. For a year now I have been buzzing about this line to everyone. Brand owners Daoud Abeid and Rasu Jilani developed an expanding global clothing line that conveys messages of revolutionary change with bold statements and images that dare us to wear it and feel it.This week they have launched their online store, please check it out http://www.cdtbk.bigcartel.com/. Let's make their clothes more than a fashion statement, make it a movement. Let them know Crooklyn Chronicles sent you!
*Hopefully there will be a feature on them soon, Stay tuned!

Check out their myspace page www.myspace.com/cdtbk (pics courtesy of myspace page)
Other site: http://www.cdtbk.com/

Positive Vybez:Teen Diaries!!!!!!!

(logo courtesy of http://www.teendiariesonline.com/)

When I find out about a program/organization or specific network that's doing something positive for the community, society and the world it will be given the spotlight as "Positive Vybez" so stay tuned for more...Crooklyn Chronicles first Positive Vybez addition goes to Teen Diaries, Read on!!!!!!!!!

It is always refreshing to come across a program/organization that nurtures the careers of the youth. Teendiaries online is a multicultural media/journalism network for females between the ages of 13 through 22.Teendiaries was founded by former television producer, model/honey mag writer Aeshia De Vore Branch.It is an entertaining educational source where teen bloggers along with media experienced women give advice and insightful info on life,fashion, beauty, finance,entertainment, careers etc. I've been given great advice from mentors(Mommy,Anna,Nana,Penny:)whose always encouraged me to intern and find these kind of programs. So my advice to young ladies reading this is when your a teenage girl and you have high hopes of being a journalist or to work in any profession of choice,hands on training and experience is so needed.If your a media junkie(like me) and interested in working in that field Teen Diaries supplies that and the mentoring of industry experienced women.Do apply if you like and tell them I sent you!
Not only is Teendiaries helpful with building your career it helps with life's issues. It's not always easy being a girl in this crazy world and the blog can help you out with every topic ranging from sex to trouble at school, you name it nothing is left out.Whether your a teen or not read the blog, find out more info, to give donations(worth donating),or to even apply go to the link above the pic and enjoy!!!! Tell them I sent U:)

In the Words of the Great Man...........

In recent days I have learned that a community is more than just the people who live within your area.Fortunately because of my blog my community is growing from all different places...So, I am soooooooo(there is not enough of o's, lol)excited.I can't believe people are finally and really feeling my blog, lol.... I must acknowledge a few people who are doing their thing and showing me love. It gives me great gratitude in showing it back...A BIG thanks to my girls over at NYSD(http://www.nystylediary.com/) for showing love.

Visit their blog on the latest fashion and hotspots around the NY! They will be featured really soon.
(The ladies of NYSD)
A warm welcome and another thank you to my new soul sistahs Jette and Black Girls University for supporting another black girl on the come-up! All the fans of their myspace page can come here and find out any news or upcoming dates on their organization and upcoming events. Also shout out to Not Just Vintage for reaching out! (http://www.myspace.com/notjustvintage)
Stay tuned for an interview with vintage shop owners Maya and Lamonica coming to you pretty soon!
Ahhhh I could go on, every effort to acknowledge this blog is greatly appreciated. Last but not least my cousin SHAWN a.k.a. Goose(pictured with me below) who's been supporting me from the start. He's next MANG! Da Fam is gonna run the country, lmao! He is CrooklynChronicles Marketing Executive, as Im typing this I just dubbed him that, but he'll play the role just fine!!!!! Stay tuned for an interview with him and Farenheight Crew!

Thanks to everybody who's starting to follow my blog.
SPREAD THE WORD............
Let's make Crooklyn Chronicles your NEEDED SOURCE!!!!!!!!