Trunk Show

Once again it is time to shop until you can't shop anymore. Come out on May 3rd form 8pm-11:30 and shop some of the best up and coming independent Fashion designers in NYC. *Free Gift bag for the 1st 25 people...




**Thanks to Christopher Gandsy for this**

Kai's Book Review

Hey Crooklynites it's Kai and I have something for you ill readers to think about...

Crooklyn Chronicles is not only dedicated to delivering the goods on fashion and the hottest events, but bringing to light what’s going on in our lives (yours included). As young black women growing in the fashion industry and in a man’s world things can get pretty harsh. Improving ourselves and working on becoming strong women takes courage and willingness. As a 4th of the Crooklyn Chronicles team my focus is to simply acknowledge life and how to deal.
The first book featured deals with simple ways to keep the little things from taking over your life. "Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff...and It’s All Small Stuff," written by Richard Carlson can easily be in alliance with the law of attraction craze, by which I am an avid follower. I took all the information in this book not only as a guide to life and how to deal with others, but also how to value myself and most importantly learning that life is not an emergency.

As people we don’t take enough time to understand others. So often we jump to conclusions, we automatically ignore other opinions and fight to be right. In some cases debating your side can be helpful but at times learning others view points can be more beneficial to both parties. Each chapter in this book goes in depth on how to become more patient, understanding, and appreciative.
If we could all learn the essential aspects of dealing with ourselves and others, life will become a lot easier. Although life is definitely not easy, I strongly recommend this book for those who are dealing with the struggles life brings or if you just want to improve yourself. My favorite chapter in this book was “See the Glass as Already Broken (and Everything Else Too)”. It just deals with a Buddhist teaching that if you look at life as a glass cup that will eventually break you can find peace and value each day. Making peace with the way things are can help you to develop a more positive thought process. So whether you just got fired, you broke up with a partner, or your just not where you want to be in life, the first step is accepting that and acknowledging not that your stuck but being grateful and taking the next progressive step.
I would like to end with the most important message this book has taught me. Relax, relax, relax. This word means so much more than just being calm, cool, or collected. Remaining relaxed is honestly a state of mind. Personally, I have the habit to assume and quite often live by the philosophy “I expect the best, but I am prepared for the worst”. This in turn gives me comfort in the worst and “prepares” me for negative results. I, like many others don’t realize at times that just by putting a negative thought into our minds we are entertaining the idea of that thought coming to light. Other chapters in this book, like Relax, Quiet the Mind, and Set Aside Quiet Time Everyday are extremely beneficial. I am an avid participant in self help anything. Changing your behavior and thinking is a process, but well worth it. I strongly recommend this book for young black women to assist in dealing with themselves and relationships.

Oh yeah Happy Birthday Mommy:)

Takashi Murakami in BK!!!

It seemed like everyone came out to the museum last night to view the amazing exhibit by the adored Murakami! Young and old, skateboarders, artist, breakdancers and electic individuals from all walks of life were in the place to be!!!!!!!! It was a night filled with great music, hot air(lol) and just simply a good vibe. Louis Vuitton graciously issued very exclusive limited edition Murakami Louis accesories and bags ranging from $500 to about $3,000 for purchase. For those who aren't familiar with Murakami's work and Japanese artistic culture, please do visit the exhibit to get an idea. Murakami's work is adorned by admirers like Kanye West, Marc Jacobs and many other's. Murakami's work is so loved by many because it fuses everything derived from popular culture that has ever been commercialized. His inspiration ranges from animation, comics, sex and fashion. It sort of made me feel like I was looking at a visual collage that sumed up everything I'd ever loved, hated and remembered in my innocent days. The bright colors tickled my memory and reminded me of the curious days of childhood. It's truly a breath of fresh of air to know that in this day and age there's an artist that can connect with us that way. To find out more about Murakami and the exhibit go to http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/murakami/.

Below check out the cool pics of all the fun and excitement that myself, Kai,"The Bedstuy-Bond Girl(I'm working on a name change, lol) and Mademoiselle Madge had last night!!!!!!!!!!

Murakami admirer

Murakami's work(stole some shots, sorry):

Murakami's Louis Vuitton Monogram

ME:) Enjoying the Music by DJ Muro!!!!!!

Ms. Eclectic and Kaiwheezy, lol

Me and Justblazeeeeeee!!!!!!

Mademoiselle Madge, Mr. Vintage and Cbooskie lol

Colorful Nation

We Love Brooklyn!!!!!!!

Croooklyn GIRL'S

"Target First Saturdays"

Every Saturday of the month The Brooklyn Museum presents, "Target First Saturdays." First of all IT'S FREE,hehehehe...That always gets me out!!Second, every first saturday hosts a cultural theme so think of how cool it would be to learn about different cultures, people and programs in your area.It's a great opportunity to come out in a diverse crowd where you can network, meet new people, eat great food and just simply have lots of free fun. Next Saturday the museum will explore Arts and Cultures of Japan and it's dynamic history in animation.
So mark it down on your calendar!!!!!!

Wake Up!!!!!!!

(R.I.P. Julius P. Daniels)

Here at Crooklyn Chronicles we support artists but it would be odd to not support the community as well. Sure, we can talk about fashion, music and all that fun stuff but once in a while something hits so hard it stops you in your tracks and forces you to wake up. In Brooklyn on March 15, 2008 Julius Daniels also known as LB/Juelz was tragically taken at just 21 years old after being stabbed .

When I went to the wake of Julius I looked around the room and I noticed the consistent flow of family and friends shaking their heads in disbelief. Sadly it was the usual occasion where tears flowed, kleenex were clutched and the word "damn" was uttered almost every minute. I got the sense from everybody that it was just all to familiar. How many times are we supposed to watch a mother and father bury their child? We are dying before we can really make something of ourselves in this world. We need to reevaluate our priorities, live and love life. It's more to life than getting,"money over bitches" or "getting pissy drunk," and "poppin bottles." " and most frequently used "bodying our enemies,".Oh yeah, those terms are so loosely used. Coupled with that ridiculous state of mind there's animosity, envy and this dire need to fulfill this void of being respected. That state of mind embedded within us limits our potential and in some drive us to the point where we become cold-hearted human beings and killers of Julius and many innocent young men and women.What bothers me is that at twenty-one you are at your peak to make things happen in life and instantly it cuts off.All the hard work of a mother and father are put to waste by stupid fools with no sense of morality or compassion. So I beg everyone to wake up and love a little bit more, not only themselves but others. Let's become positive individuals with a goal to make it and give back. Let's educate ourselves and let's prove to society that we are not going to kill each other.Let the Daniel's family be the last to bury their child. Please let's WAKE UP!!!!!!!!

Crooklyn's FINEST!

Heart throb never black and ugly as ever however....

We stil miss you and pay homage to your profound legacy!!!!

Crooklyn ChronicleS will forever rep you BIG!!!!!!

IM BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hereby apologize to you all!!!!!! Forgive me it has been extremely hectic...new job, school of course and the demands of life that do indeed come first. I came to a solution that I need a team!!!!! A team of very UNIQUE,WITTY,CONFIDENT beings that are going to help me to help you love Crooklyn and the eclectic world around it a little bit more!!!!!!!!!!!!! We're gonna step it-up a notch by covering events, more innovative indie artist, cool cliques, and of course just pure ill talent. So let me introduce you to the first three LOVELY contributors of TEAM CROOKLYN, LOL!!!!!!!!!

KAI:BED-STUY BOND GIRL

*Picture courtesy of

http://www.myspace.com/nasilelephotography

TANEKA:DIGITAL DOLL

(*January's Crooklyn GURL of the Month*)

http://www.myspace.com/fynest17

Marie:Mademoiselle Madge LUV

And again to all thanks for the love and acknowledgement so FAR!!!!!!!
Spread love it's the CROOKLYN WAY:)