Monthly Archives: May 2012

Afrika Bambaataa!

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I like peeping styles around the world. It’s interesting to see what other folks around the globe are rockin and what fashions they deem worthy of placing on their bodies. I have traveled via web to Mexico & Japan so far and now I find myself amazed with the threads over in Africa.

A beautiful country with beautiful people and incredible style. Sifting thru pictures & online blogs of this region opened my eyes a little wider to the beauty that lies across the world. We live in a very small speck. An important speck to say the least, but very small indeed.

The streets of Africa got rhythm, soul, beauty, & freshness.

The definition of swag. That flannel skirt, belt, hair, & earrings ooze freshness on so many levels.

Jelly’s, check.

Pink Stockings, check.

Off The Shoulder Sweater, check.

Superfly Urkel Glasses with A Slick Do’, double check.

In Love.

Not a fan of camo. Never really was. Not in baby gear, not in adult gear, not in any gear. Camo should be left for the Marines. However, after stumbling across this beauty I have slightly changed my mind. Ever so slightly. Pair it with wedges & red fishnet stockings and by no means are you making a subtle fashion statement. A clusterfuck of greatness is what I call this. And yes, I would wear it, coke clutch and all even if I am more of a Pepsi girl.

This picture is beautiful to me on so many levels. Contrast, Color, Simple, Elegant. I’ll take it.

When I was little my mother use to dress me in one piece suits that can only be described as an itchy, polyester hell. Maybe that’s why I constantly stray away from one piece anything when it comes to attire. Aside from not being a fan of one pieces for obvious bathroom-related reasons, this jumper is flow-y & devine in a circus-y kind of way. Paired with those gold sandals, I would make any necessary sacrifices just to rock this get-up.

These pants are too legit to quit on so many different levels. It’s A Different World from where she comes from… from where she comes FROM! Did I forget to mention her shoes… Speaking of which, check out these beauties …

Charlie Chaplin meets Lady Gaga in these cobblers. Would I ever wear them? No. Would I buy them just to say I have them? Like a dumb ass, probably.

With his paisley greenish blue shirt, red beanie, and golf pants, you’re almost forced to ignore the tightness on his feet.

Green pants, joker jacket, topped with a Prince of Zamunda hat exudes flavor. Homegirl in the back recognizes game, as should you.

Maybe this is the definition of hipster in Africa. Maybe this is the definition of Hip Hop in Africa. Maybe this is the definition of Swag in Africa. Whatever it defines anyone who can rock a Beetlejuice Tie with some aviator shades is fine by my book. hashtagupyourgame.

This is the ‘Raphael Saadiq’ of Africa. Oakland has made it’s mark in the Motherland. Bow ties, green belts, yellow pants. You should be proud to wear this.

And just to show that some people are on the shallow end of the ‘fashion-pool’ I have included this messy number. Colored sprinkles in this scheme belong on cupcakes, not sweaters. This male version of Lauryn Hill must have missed the memo.

After Party To The After Party.

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 If you are thinking to yourself, ‘I don’t even have a ticket for the fight..’, then I suggest you take this moment right now to treat yourself and cop one. Andrew is on a winning streak and his last win was memorable to say the least.

If you enjoy full contact fighting, the Ninja Turtles, Bruce Lee, Brandon Lee, Cung Le… then this event has your name written all over it.

DragonHouseX in Oakland on June 2 is going to be wild. Want to know what’s going to be wilder? This after party you would be a fool to miss. I know there is a lot going on this day around the Zay, but Refuse Routine and do something different! Bring your ticket stub from the Andrew-Alwayzturningheadz-Valladarez fight to the bar to trade for another ticket for a FREE DRINK!

Make sure to add your name to the guestlist at viveguestlist@gmail.com. First & Last name & Social Security Number & Last 3 Street Addresses, etc…

Just for fun, here are my favorite definitions of party.

1. A subscriber to a telephone party line. – I know some of you use to ‘party’ this way.
2. A selected group of soldiers: a raiding party. – Kind of like us.

3. An act of sexual intercourse, an orgy. – I am not that old yet.

4. Characteristic of a pleasurable social gathering: a party atmosphere. - ‘Pleasurable social gathering’ can easily be translated as number 3.

5.To celebrate or carouse at or as if at a party. – There will be no ‘as-if’ this night.
Make sure you come. Hit us up for details.

Tiron & Ayomari

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Friday night at the Pagoda was an awesome show. I personally love intimate settings where interaction with the performer is not completely unheard of.

Dope Show.

Good Crowd.

I could go on and on but then you probably won’t click the link above and head to our tumblr account to peep out the coverage there.

And we don’t want that now, do we?

Industry In San Hoezay…

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Tonight is the night. The night of industrious things.

Free to get in & Free to Get OUT tonite at the Fahrenheit.

After you’re done watching The Bachelorette and you are feeling a little embarrassed about it, come drink your embarrassment away with us.

It’s a Monday night, but you’re out of school and want something different.

We will be tending the bar.

Guest Painter & Tattoo Artist Baby Duel from Tatted Up Inc in San Jose will be there painting. Live.His work has been featured in Chacho’s. His tattoo’s have been featured by many across the Zay.

Don’t be shy & come by!

Random Rants…

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I feel like Fridays are getting here faster and faster. With everything that’s been going on in the bay lately, there is always so much to do and see that before you know it you are back to Monday again.

Got some new stickers in along with some new business cards and can’t wait to paint the town with them tonite. Yes. We paint the town. Many different shades of awesome.

Haven’t really heard any good jokes lately. So if you’re bored right now and have no plans for the next 10 or so minutes shoot me your funniest joke at rrcollective@yahoo.com or post them at www.facebook.com/rr.collective.page … if it makes me L O L , I will tell it to everyone and take credit for making it up.

Heading to Stockton this weekend for a graduation. If you are in the 209 area and want to buy a shirt or a bow – hit us up and I will make a special delivery.

There is nothing about a graveyard that is scary to me. I find them peaceful, inviting, filled with love and unidentified sadness. However, I only think these things of graveyards when the sun is out.

I like sunglasses. I think they ooze coolness and give the sunglass wearer a sort of classy-ness that people who don’t wear shades have. The problem is every time I put some on I always feel like I am acting ‘too cool’. What. Zee. Fuck?