"Flashing Lights" -Paparazzi Pics (Pt.33)

Where were you Friday night? If it wasn't at Kiser's "little shindig" for his B'day at Boucarou Lounge, then for shame man. Kiser came dipped out in Blk&Wht sporting a blinged out bow-tie, so I shot some "non-colored" flicks that came out looking like a straight Vodka ad. There was absolutely no elbow room on the dance floor what so ever, so what did I do? If you guessed, drink myself into a deep comatose slumper, and wake up just in time for Sunday brunch down at Frank White." Then your either a good guesser, or a selfish ass, for not waking me up to go home with my dignity intact. See you at the next one folks. Enjoy the pics.

"Suspended Animation" - the Fly Spy

A Bathing WHAT? WHO's Unit? You must be smoking green bananas to think those guys were first simians of fashion. Not by a long stretch dude. But how Magilla Gorilla (or "the Thrilla" as the ladies called him) differs from those guys is not only was he the first doing it,
he did it up dapper.
Bow tie...check.
Suspenders...check.
Wingtips...check. Pocket scarf...check.
Bowler (aka Derby) hat and Walking cane...double check.
There's humans I know that don't dress this fly...Seriously.
Sadly though, M. Illa became one of those cats unrecognized by the fashion "gate keepers." And the name associated with his species somehow took a turn for the worst. To bad too, he could swing with the best of them.

"Doin' Tai Bo in my Bow Tie" Pt.2- the Fly Spy

As promised here's part 2. to "tie" up the loose ends for the bow tie article I posted earlier. It may take quite a few tries, but once you get it, guarantee your savior faire points will increase double fold.
Just click on each of these
to increase the size and post'em up on the mirror.

"Doin' Tai Bo in my Bow Tie" -the Fly Spy

Man, can I tell you how I couldn't wear won of these a few years back without one "Orville Redenbacher" or "Brother Bean Pie" remark. Wait...I still get the double takes, but the comments are less common. Either people that know me given up, or it has officially become a trend to watch and a bow tie sighting is not out of the norm. Frankly speaking, I really only have three, if you're counting the one that I wear untied "Frank Sinatra" Frat Pack style. I'm starting to notice 'em EVERYWHERE lately. On the Rugby employees, in Club Monoco (which is also owned by Ralph Lauren), in Movies (the Great Debaters), even Mr. Softee's rocks one. Seems like the Fruit of Islam is either going hard recruiting, or sexy IS really back. Soon I'll post a Part 2. to this for those, including myself, that would like to learn how to finally tie the damn thing for Pete's sake.

"And the Winner Is..."-the Great Debaters review

Yes I know, I'm late on this. Why didn't I see this sooner? It's just for me, if I don't get around to seeing a movie within the 1st two weeks of release I figure I'll purchase it once the DVD is released.
But after hearing so much positive testimony from so many different people (my mom included), I began to feel like it was a moral disservice if I didn't see this film. (which by the way is). It's that good. I couldn't help but think, what better way to spend Dr. King's B-day/
Holiday than by viewing an inspirational film that deals with racial indifferences. It was refreshing to see a Black film make it to the screen with two strong male leads,and a great supporting cast of young fresh faced actors that wasn't based on a dance off contest. Or 24hrs. around somebody's hood (sorry Cube).
Debaters worked for me on a lot of levels. To begin with, each frame could have easily been made into a still and hung in a Downtown gallery. Secondly, I wouldn't be surprised if the wardrobe became the inspiration for some designer next season (hint:Bow ties are in). Then lastly none of the typically stereotypes were placed in a film based on Southern blacks. Such as the overplayed drawl, and drastically
poor trappings, we're so use to seeing in these types of period pieces. All except for the "wayward bad-boy" type character the Great Debaters escapes those pitfalls that plague other films. The Oscars are being announced today, I would be shocked if this film's name didn't show up in ANY of the categories. Don't debate seeing this film.