FRONT PAGE REPORT: HEINEKEN ANNOUNCES $5,000 GIVEAWAY AS PART OF THEIR 2012 BLACK HISTORY MONTH ART CONTEST. Beer Brand Provides Consumers the Opportunity to Win $5,000 and Their Artwork Featured in Heineken’s 2013 Black History Month Advertising Campaign.
To provide consumers a nationwide platform to showcase their artistic talents and pay homage to Black History Month, Heineken announced it’s second annual Black History Month Art contest. The brand will provide one lucky consumer a chance to win $5,000 and an opportunity to have their artwork featured in the 2013 Heineken Black History Month Advertising Campaign. The winning artwork will be featured across national print, digital, in-store point of sale, and out of home advertising during Black History Month in 2013.
Fans and aspiring artists where legal will be encouraged to upload their original artwork on the Heineken Black History Month tab on Heineken’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Heineken) until February 17th. Between February 18th and the 29th, Heineken will leverage its Facebook Community to cast votes for their favorite design. The top ten submissions with the most votes will be considered by a panel of judges to decide the final winning artist. Entries will be judged on creativity and originality, as well as each artist’s portrayal of black history, and Heineken. The winner will be announced on March 8th, 2012.
“Heineken is excited to not only support Black History Month but also showcase artists nationwide,” said Olga Osminkina, Senior Brand Director of Heineken. “We look forward to the various submissions from participants and hope this program provides a budding artist a chance to have their artwork showcased on a national platform.” The program will kick off this year with a campaign featuring artwork by the 2011 finalist, Latasha Williams.
Fans and artists participating in the 2012 Heineken Black History Month Contest must be over the age of 21 to participate.
To learn further about the Heineken 2012 Black History Month Contest, please visit Heineken’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Heineken). Fans can also follow Heineken on Twitter (@Heineken_US).
Sprinkle the whole world with Heineken—bring a friend. What’s a lemon to a green lime!
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Read her! She tried it with that waist. I asked for clean, athletic, smiling. You gave me dirty, tired and paunchy. I wonder if she’s lost any of that weight yet (side-eye). And although my ministry is not buff and tuff (seek Men’s Fitness) I can give you a good reading session for a slimmer figure jaw bone poppin thin neck type flow. It’s time to get snactched for 2012 my dear! And I’m exclusively talking about this upcoming Spring Break in March. Yes doves, this means you have roughly twenty-eight days to be featured in your second cover try. This is calling for a reading session. Stop mindlessly inhaling the breadbasket and stop shoveling in the M&M’S–Bread is the Devil is the solution to all of our diet saboteurs. –>Inside Story
1970′s cheesy pimped out baller effect with a pack of cigerretts, exclusively done. Everything is looo-king American!! This composed rock theme-ensemble collection, rightfully titled Trussardi 1911, is my heart compiled into a variety of different looks, can you dig it!? It’s classic Americana (the Nineteen Seventies gave you hippie culture, advocacy of world peace, and political awareness–and economic liberty of women–so keep on truckin). This season of 1911 is flamboyance at it’s best. And if the vibe isn’t apparenent, some of the models hit the runway with the ultimate accessory of decadence: the champagne bottle. Trussardi 1911 Fall 2012 Collection Guide. –>Inside Story
THE MAROON TIGER: Morehouse Senior Enhances Marketing Skills as a Brand Ambassador. January 25-31 Issue.
“I cannot stand an empty calender,” Phifer said about how he is able to manage a blog, ambassador duties, and class.
Phifer in the headlines again! Finally making my way onto page 6 before I make my way across that graduation stage in May of 2012. Sitting in the PM International Building, (my first building) on the PH floor; Phifer Hard at work level! Taking a gander at the latest piece of work written about me. (You can either read about someone, or be read about). Enjoy your mornings with a coffee. Or with me! (I am waiting at the counter for the man to pour the coffee, and he fills it only halfway and before I even argue–he is looking at my article as somebody comes in). That was a little Tom’s Diner for a morning read! Featured in the latest edition of the award winning The Maroon Tiger, I made the Features section regarding my fantastic accomplishments with business outside of my college curriculum. This is excellent news! If you attend Morehouse College or any school in the AUC, please pick up a copy for a fantastic read! It’s the nouveau riche Collector’s Edition. I humbly accept this recognition from my top ranked school in the nation. And I accept the challenge to remain poised, spiritually disciplined, intellectually astute and morally wise. Thank you!
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Creativ Luxury launches the video to its “Creativ+” debut with mens luxury line Navier. The video features collective visuals of the Navier guys conversing & talking about their fine products. The video also gives you a look at products the brand has put years into creating; the Grout Collection of tweed ties available at Knotbynavier.com, as well as new pieces they plan to release soon. The ‘Creativ+ Story’ video awaits you inside. –>Inside Story
WHISKEY PARK W HOTEL MIDTOWN: Friday night, Phifer was seen partying and later leaving the posh W Hotel in Midtown Atlanta. He wore his fur shoulder sweater and black jean with Jordan sneakers. He was accompanied by his close friends a female entourage.
Press REC and film me. Check it. Like JET magazine. This is my mack daddie vibe I am giving you. In all its splendor. What you think about a boy like me: I am my #1 priority; no falling inlove no commentiment from me. Friday night we won. Phifer; the muse of much top-notch entertainment, perfectly packaged into chic lifestylin and green living. This is the Dynasty AUC era–young with wealthy educations. SpelHouse has arrived at last, and we give off a gilded glare. In the words of Uncle Jay “Remind yourself. Nobody built like you, you design yourself.” –So this shouldn’t come as shocking news: Phifer got ridiculously maximal, blowing past all the rules of being Phifer. This is the return of luxury furs and penthouse homes. As we partied dressed like our true inner feelings. Atlanta was such a casual city, until we introduced elegance to sexy. No-no, Phifer is not your lover–I’m not your friend; I am something every taste maker can comprehend; I–will–pose–for–you. We can pose until the crack of dawn; you’ll read our tweets and get into our Instagrams–a life worth living. And I live. –>Inside Story
Versace’s latest Milan show was compacted with patterns, red suits, and highly decortaive-sleeved denim jackets. This is what we call the proper attire: Travel all across the world in leather and sparkling garments– Milan in the Fall. Do you lack color inspiration or motivation? Is your clothes dry? Would you like to inspire the people around you and the world with charm, an open-mind and have instant creativity? You know I was in heaven when I crafted this Versace piece. I want a clothing museum filled with clothes; bright clothes, dark clothes and snatched clothes–preferably the ones in my Versace 2012 Runway Collection Guide.
Versace 2012 Runway Collection Guide –>Inside Story
CHEF’S TABLE: Last night, Phifer was seen eating and later leaving the posh Einstein’s Metrotainment Cafe in Atlanta. He wore his favorite blacked out Grey Ant Status shades, sheep skin fur and leather sleeved jacket.
We need more, don’t we? Oh. This is- This might be- what do you think of…executive chef Adam Maddox? Clap-clap bravo, dinner was superb at Einstein’s. Oh, please… it’s just- I don’t know- judging from the sound of orders, business is booming. Einstein’s is a nifty venue–it is a trendy spot with very chic decor and dance music fills the place with energy; it is a place the “midtowners” can easily walk to on their way to a concert or Piedmont Park. Einstein’s combines a world-class outdoor patio with a sophisticated bar stocked with Heineken, and interior dining for the most unique space in Atlanta. Inside luxe décor creates a casual, modish atmosphere, highlighted by stylish lighting and rich wood trim. Outside, a large tree-shaded patio beckons, earning Einstein’s the most votes as “Best Outdoor Dining Experience” year after year. The food–one word: magnifique. The menu here is beyond flavorful (the fried okra is the best of all time) which topped this dinner off, No-no this isn’t a question. R.S.V.P. yes to Einstein’s.
PHOTO: The Perfect Phifer Pout
Einstein’s
1077 Juniper St
Atlanta, GA 30309
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HOUSEKEEPING REPORT: The Limited Edition Haze x Heineken Draught Glasses. The set serves as a blank canvas for Haze to showcase his original art, The Imperfect Star.
A package from Team Epiphany arrived at the door of Phifer’s Penthouse (lol, he is obsessed with living a king-size life). Everybody knows there is nothing more important than dressing up your home, apartment, suite, dorm room, or studio–it’s all about your cultured taste, –exclusively done. What better way to add to my cabinetry than with the Limited Edition HAZE x Heineken Draught Glasses (numbered and hand signed by iconic street artist Eric Haze). A glass with many of causes. The glass itself is designed to showcase Heineken draught beer. The shape of the glass, the oval guide and the laser etched nucleation point on the bottom all accentuate the flavor and experience of a perfect pour. The set serves as a blank canvas for Haze to showcase his original art, The Imperfect Star. The glasses come in a pack which includes: two custom/laser etched glasses, and an original signed and hand numbered print by Haze. The package is limited to 500 sets; 250 sets for friends and family, while another 250 sets will be given away as a part of the Heineken Klout Perks program during 2012.
Heineken is more than just the green bottle!
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Little 5 Points: [explicit word here] another animal attack in Atlanta. Wearing a 70′s bomber jacket looking like an extra in a Doobie Brothers video circa “What A Fool Believes“! Get the car keys and let’s hit the block. Can you imagine a million me’s walking down the block? Looking like that.
Show me–what’s your favorite spot in Little 5 Points? Can I–talk like it’s just you and I? Well, we spotted faux Louis Vuitton sneakers in the vintage store Rag‐O‐Rama (see bottom right photo), and headed straight for the door! Little 5 Points is often described as “bohemian”. Translation: a lot of homeless people, amateur musicians, piercings and tattoos. Five Points is credited with being the indie center of Atlanta–the house of the indie crowd, but many of the shops are a bore. In the past couple of years the pan handlers have become fiercly aggressive resulting in a total buzz kill when you are getting hassled every time you leave a location to visit another. Your thoughts too: don’t touch my fur my dear [Dominique Deveraux voice]. My friends – who have an eclectic taste and artsy flair – insisted we go to Little Five Points to look for clothes, aka peddling nothing better than the stuff you get at Goodwill or Salvation Army but they label it as “vintage”. Or maybe I’m just disppointed we came across some fake sh** at a store that appraises every piece of article they buy from customers. Somebody was sleeping on the job, obviously. I pulled out the Purell and wiped myself down and left. The rest of us will be enjoying our shopping time in Phillips Plaza. With Versace, Gucci, Theory and them. I hope this was helpful.
Little 5 Points
Moreland Ave NE AT Euclid Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
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TOM FORD VISIONARIES: Oprah Winfrey Network’s full-length footage highlighting world-renowned fashion designer and film director Tom Ford is available.
Tom Ford’s installment into the OWN: Visionaries brand shared a collective gasp of excitement for all of Ford’s fans, including myself. The promise of a rare, candid behind-the-scenes look at the designer and man seemed to good to be true! The documentary brings to light Ford’s every day happenings, as to let you into the otherwise closed quarters of his rather particular lifestyle. I’ve always admired the unique and subliminal masculinity of the Ford brand–the ‘mixed-in’ masculinity and sensuality for some of the women’s designs as well. While most people think of the Texas native in regards to his overwhelming impact on the fashion industry, there is much more than meets the eye with the well-versed creative. He is also a well-respected Oscar nominated film director whose talents expand far beyond simply building an unmistakable fashion empire. View the entire piece above to gain further insight into the highly intriguing man that is Tom Ford. –>Inside Story
PERFORMANCE DISC: The grandeur euro-rap bravdo (some tend to eye-roll when people remain ambiguous about what they listen to, but in Phifer‘s case, where it sounds like he’s essentially building his own dj brand while getting a degree from one of the most extravagant embossed and electrifying Party nightlifes).
Arrogance is so unattractive. Excuse my french, or is it? Marquis Phifer Presents “PERFORMANCE” from our “Leadership & Heroic Flutes” series; maniacally inspired music, coasting on heroic levels of dementia, pimping on top of various hip-hop beats. Yeah he does a whole lot. But in a spoken-word segment, P notes that this PERFORMANCE disc (which was inspired by his character in the upcoming luxe life after graduation and his previous club experiences) came “effortlessly,” and that’s sometimes all too clear. I’m fiercely passionate about this ensemble that I’ve put together for you–the flow, the cadence, the wordplay and the baffling presence is something to behold. While the mostly up-tempo disc never lacks for energy, some of the more beat-driven tracks (such as the “La La La” by Jay-Z) feel harmonically and melodically cooked, with hooks that live up to most downloaded Phifer album as of yet, “Girls $ Goons” mixtape.
Album Details: Inspired by the nouveau riche. The songs structures are just brilliant. So listen to this entire disc and try and say it’s one dimensional; I’m trying to disseminate a sense of dance exclusivity into your speakers nightlife– throwing invite-only parties gives me the right. PERFORMANCE embodies that young, flagrant, and flamboyant sound that you live for. And there’s plenty of seductive wit and charming feminism here. Phifer offers both himself and his checkbook: trademark decadence, Phif-isms. It’s all a PERFORMANCE | DOWNLOAD PERFORMANCE Disc.
May your finances become empowered.
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