Photo: Natalie of Grey Ant wearing status black frames — The 1st style introduced, now considered their classic staple. This over sized unisex frame epitomes the 1950′s in an extreme exaggeration. These thick rimmed acetate shades are reminiscent of Elton John x Buddy Holly.
Let’s have a toast with 1/2 of the creative duo behind your favorite independent off the grid design team, Grey Ant. I spy a new collection in the showroom, but sorry no photo leaks until June. As you seen previously with my visit at Brian Wood, I came with a surprise organic spirit. Natalie’s response to the budding mixologist, “Hmm…it’s good!” I win. –>Inside Story
Photo: Warner and Waverly of Pryourity 908 Goods Co.
Good morning America. This after the “Get Wet” pool party story will be told in 11 photos or less. The Pryourity 908 Goods Co. celebrated their Summer 2012 Collection release on Saturday, May 12th at The Sorelle Pool in Buckhead. The grill was lit, Fresh Start Productions snapped photos, and The Pryourity team had the music bumpin with Heineken beer flowing on site! In addition, select pre-sale items from the 2012 collection were made available for purchase. Because this was a limited-invite event, we carried the “we like to party” moment to a penthouse in the sky. Grab your towel and get your life off these 11 photos or less!
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RHUDE [rood] adj, rhud-er, rhud-est 1. discourteous or impolite against the norm and idiots, especially in a deliberate way to fools: a rhude reply. 2. Refined, Incomparable 3. rough, harsh, or ungentle with style
Mark Villasenor; also know as @Rhuigi (ROO-WEE-GEE), one half of the brother and sister duo “Rhu & Rho.” You’ve also seen him in Taz Arnold’s TI$A x ‘the $tyle Syndrome. Mark recently announced his RHUDE pre-collection 12/13 short film previewing his collection. RHUTHLESS, BANDANA TEE, and W as since in the short film are now available in his online shop. For inquires email info@rh-ude.com or visit http://rh-ude.com/ for news and release dates.
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Photo Recap: Good Morning at The Smile with @LCHutch after her interview in Soho. The perfect chill and one of my favorite’s when dining solo. Oatmeal with a macchiato, and I’m G-Double O-D good for the next 5 hours.
The Smile
26 Bond Street
Manhattan, NY 10012
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What better way to take off from the city? Cocktails by Kanon Organic Vodka over a new collection hours before departure. A simple DIY project for the real workers of age. 1. Take some Redbull if you need a pick-me-upper. 2. Add a little San Pellegrino Sparkling Beverage — flavored orange is my favorite. And 3. Some Kanon Vodka to the taste over ice. It’s your vice, you choose how far to push it to the limit. But as always, Please enjoy responsibly. Kanon Vodka — “Everything we put in Kanon is local and organic, from our wheat, to the water we source from our own artesian aquifer. We distill with extreme precision and divide each batch into three parts: the head, the heart, and the tail.” For $$ you can bring the lifestyle to your home or party by mail! Big things come in small packages here.
+ As for Brian, I’m the girl he loves to love. “I take horrible photos, but the best ones with you Sham,” he tells me while boxing shipments without interns. I, Sham Shirley, came to save the day. Just chill BWood, I’ve never done this before but I’m a pro by default. My improv mixology skills are golden. Sham Shirley World Peace with one sip. –>Inside Story
This photo is very rare. Me ridin around Atlanta with cut off Grey Ant shades. Bang bang! The sun is out. And so are my Foundry shades in pearl by Grey Ant. Watching Phifer may be harmful to your eyes. From the showroom to my personal dressing room! Coming off a string of the much-publicized Status frames, the long-awaited, wildly hyped Foundry effort has arrived at last, and it gives off a sawed off glare. + Their online store has launched and awaits to welcome your credit card numbers! Gifts to me from them. Now this is my gift to you! I’m selling you facial structure like the counter at Lancome. Danke, gracias, merci Grey Ant!
Product Details: The Foundry: Round Acetate frames with a distinct sawed off effect near the bottom create a optical illusion. The thin metal arms also lend this design a preppy guise. Janis Joplin and John Lennon get proper respect for these. Available at Greyant.com
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Photo: Spotted @RinaldyLaguerre outside the Mercer Hotel wearing Hermes with Stubbs and Wootten “Screw you!” slippers. I believe his jewels were by Philip Crangi, but don’t quote me on that. He’s effortless fly, right?
Sham Shirley
I woke up on the upper east side, but Brooklyn will call you home even if it’s just for a day. I may take some notes, although this is not my first.
In a world where public appearance is absolute, I exist in the best terms that I can — celebrating beauty. And little fuschia stain all around the rim rim rim, just to let you know I’m bout it-bout it. Not that you care for a silly rhyme frontin’ an old cliché, but you have just accessed the NEW ORDER. Hold onto your wigs. This is a bust. Kind of like Bonnie and Clyde, Cecil and I. “The strangest damned gang you ever heard of.” We don’t really fight. I’m sitting back just chilling. My job ain’t a job, it’s a d*** good time. They call us entertainment, but Sham is not flower. –>Inside Story
“If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine. It is lethal.” Wise words from Brazilian lyricist and novelist Paulo Coelho. Which inspired the idea of two days off the green tea. La Colombe in Tribeca, a personal recommendation from my good friend naKota, for a pick-me-upper called macchiato. Not love at first sight but I do believe something clicked. The next morning I wanted another and I like the look holding that tiny cup. Enter any La Colombe cafe and one immediately notices what is missing – the merchandising and clutter of CDs, coffee mugs, home coffee machines and lunch foods; all items that distract from the coffee experience and slow quality service. Here in our cafes, first and foremost, the COFFEE and the CUSTOMER are the primary focus. 
+ Spotted in Tribeca wearing an oversized cardigan that compliment leather shorts and tights. Very Peter Pan like, right?
La Colombe
319 Church Street
New York, NY 10013
Sham Shirley
1. “I hate button up shirts with hoodies” 2. “I hate hoodies with sport coats” 3. “I hate sport coats with button up shirts, jeans and dress shoes” 4. “I hate khaki trench coats with jeans and off brand work out sneakers” 5. “I hate khaki cargo shorts” 6. “I Hate big ass striped scarves” 7. “I hate long ass sideburns with the line up RnB beard” -Kanye West Twitter
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Watch Theophilus London LIVE EXCLUSIVE at Le Baron Chinatown in NYC. Interviews with Theo performing Last name London, Lisa and the massive hit Big Spender. ENCORE! SESSIONS is the new and exciting music series brought to you exclusively by ABSOLUT & FORWARD. ENCORE! offers music fans a unique glimpse into the minds and meanderings of emerging talents. The live sessions are recorded twice a month at Le Baron Chinatown in New York.
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Sham Shirley
Life’s great, isn’t it? Escape is at hand for the traveling (wo)•man. And they say, “Sham, where you been?” Trying to re-create an episode of Extreme Yachts with No Reservations on my mind. You see the source of my motivation, right? But for one of the best bloody mary’s in the city, I run to The Breslin at The Ace Hotel for brunch with Linds. Not for pancakes, bacon, and waffles — No No No. The fried peanut butter and banana sandwich with a side of eggs is a gold mine. Trust!
+ April Bloomfield and Ken Friedman, owners of The Spotted Pig, opened their latest Michelin-starred restaurant, The Breslin, inside Ace Hotel New York. The hearty, meat-centric menu emphasizes artisanal products, small growers and farmers, and seasonality. The Breslin menu embraces “nose-to-tail” cuisine methodologies and offers handmade terrines, sausages and charcuterie. Rich, salty, roasted flavours predominate.
The Breslin Bar & Dining Room
16 West 29th Street
New York, NY 10001
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