WHISKEY PARK W HOTEL: Phifer and his sui generis mix of rap bravado, and old-fashioned showbiz razzle-dazzle appeared at Whiskey Park in the lavish W Hotel in Midtown Atlanta on Friday night. Wearing a NaVier Spring 08′shirt and his hair layed like Bruno Mars. He brought out his iconic style and influential friends.
Re: Yall not about that Diana Ross lifestyle! Phifer & Friends partied till undisclosed hours as music artist Wil May hosted #COOL; which is a weekly series every Friday at the W Hotel Midtown–the crowd is a diverse group of cool kids, banker-lawyer types, artsy smartsies, and ATL movers & shakers–who are digitally savvy, visually conscious, and hungry for progressive, high energy music. Your style is your cover as elegance meets sexy. Located on the 3rd floor of the W Hotel Midtown Phifer was sailing on a cloud and looking down below. As he partied dressed like his true inner feelings: rich. I had a foxy & feathery night. Black Beluga moments for everyone on my team!
The W Hotel Atlanta Midtown
188 14th Street
NE Atlanta, GA 30361
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TYBEE ISLAND: Phifer and designer Brandon Murphy were spotted on Tybee Island, an easily accessible barrier island located just 18 miles away from the Hostess City of the South, historic Savannah, Georgia. Tybee Island is also famous for its diverse cuisine, excellent accommodations, and even Paula Deen has her very own vacation house on Tybee Island available for rental.
Another photo courtesy of my printed blouse on the beach as I woke up at the vacation home. Meet my other-other friends. Hanging out at Tybee Island we found ourself luxuriating in southern comforts. Rock House Tybee is the new island home for all folks who believe parties are always better at the beach! This original bar and grill is ready to rock Savannah! The Rock House is the new entertainment epicenter of south beach Tybee! Chef Christopher Miller’s bodacious bar menu features right-off-the boat shrimp served a whole slew of different ways, and his signature Big Fat Freakin’ Burritos, authentic baja-style fish tacos and rock-your-world chili colorado. And then there’s the music! Most nights of the week there is live entertainment at the Rock House. But does eating fried pickles humanize me? The best!
Rock House
1518 Butler Avenue
Tybee Island, GA 31328
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PAULA DEEN’S LADY & SONS: Phifer was spotted dinning at celebrity chef’s Paula Deen’s resturant ‘The Lady and Sons’ in Downtown Savannah with designer Brandon Murphy wearing a white dinner jacket and his favorite Rose gold Mosley Tribes shades.
Hey y’all. I trust that you all had a fantastic weekend. Prosperous even. Speaking of weight (coins), just making her “behind the empire” story on Oprah’s “Next Chapter” series this celebrity chef is no stranger to the South. In Paula Deen tradition, I stopped at The Lady and Sons restaurant in Savannah Georgia on my mini tour. They greeted me with cornbread and biscuits. So I couldn’t pass on the buffet paired with Heineken’s for lunch. And lots of patrons were enjoying the buffet. The food was very good. I’d recommend this place to anyone visiting Savannah because it’s an affordable “celebrity chef” restaurant. Oh please. Y’all wanna shade Paula Dean for creating a hustle off of butter. When “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” gives cinematic diabetes. Breathe easy!
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VH1 goes inside the world of fashion in a unique docu-soap series with the ultimate “Curator of Style”–June Ambrose.
She is THE celebrity stylist. From Puffy to Jay-Z, she rebranded hip-hop as upscale in the 1990s. And in the 21st century, she has reshaped and re-launched the careers of hundreds of celebs, including Mariah Carey, Mary J Blige, and Will Smith. June pushes the envelope and specializes in the unexpected, making us all stand up and take notice. This isn’t just a show about style, it’s a show about business: Look and attitude are the keys to success. June is one of very few people–some would say the only person–who understand how to use the look to drive the culture, and then to drive the dollars.
Details: In this series, June forges forward revamping her clients with her group of trusty assistants. There’s Eli, the neurotic but loveable style maverick–otherwise known as her second husband. There’s Tukie, her market editor. If you want to get to June, you have to go through Tukie first. And there’s Rachel, her newbie assistant. She’s a socialite/actress who’s trying to make it in the fashion world but sometimes gets too caught up in the chaos and fun of it all. “Styled by June” premieres Monday March 19th!
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SAVANNAH GEORGIA: Known for it’s historic district–arranged around Spanish-moss-swathed garden squares, and architectural style of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Phifer was spotted vacationing on the cobbled waterfront on the Savannah River, edged by towering old cotton warehouses.
Map exercise. Y’all not tired right? I’m so well-traveled. I got a right to be a little bit snobbish. I went to college. If you’re going through life aimlessly–with no plan, no objectives, no direction; you will continue to have what you have now–Nothing! We traveling recieving all types of inspiration. If you can see what others don’t see you can have what others don’t have. You have to be arrested by the idea. Develop your marketable plan! And guess what? I want my own beach house on Tybee Island. That’s waterfront properties for everyone on my team! Checked-in. Just did. To the Boutique Hotel I said. Catch me downtown in Savannah Georgia y’all!
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LA FONDA RESTAURANT: Brand Ambassador Phifer was spotted dining at La Fonda Restaurant in Westside Atlanta with fashion blogger Kenneth McKoy (wearing Jeremy Scott Adidas). Phifer dined wearing his favorite Rose gold Mosley Tribes frames.
The name alone gives you a clue as to what you might find on the menu–this is definitely a Latino place; you can find meals from Caribbean, Latin America, and Spain all in one place. Me, I rather fly to all of the destinations previously mentioned–as I am often confused as being Miguel I discovered La Fonda while attempting to kick start my Spring Break week; go to whatever restaurant in the area that happened to be in a Big Wheel’s reach. Consider this a connoisseur move for a cheap Mexican-style restaurant. That being said, I was happy to partake in drinks with chips and salsa. My lunch guest indulged in the same combination. With everything on the menu being simple, decently priced–the best companion for students of higher learning, and flavorful–so grab you–you–you–and your whole crew and get sloshed on all this culture that is mistakenly taken as mine!
La Fonda
1025 Howell Mill Rd
Atlanta, GA 30318
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AS SEEN ON PHIFER DETAILS: Marquis Phifer spotted wearing his sui generis mix of the Android Homme sneaker curated by #Heineken. The luxury shoe brand partnered with Heineken using the iconic Android Homme 2.5 Propulsion sneaker/boot for a collaboration utilizing a sleek black leather upper with pony hair on the ankle and tongue, a green inner lining, and the Heineken logo stamped on the side of the shoe.
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Photo: Jay-Z takes Roc Nation signee Rita Ora around to New York radio station, who has been working on her debut project with The Dream, Stargate and Drake.
Greatness comes from a solid sense of self. As an artist, it takes knowing who you are and exactly what you want to say. Roc Nation’s newest signee, 21 year-old Rita Ora, has no qualms with telling the world who she is. Unlike over-the-top pop stars who rely on gimmicks to express themselves, Rita’s individuality is effortless. And thanks to her tremendous vocal ability and fresh take on love and life, the British based singer is entirely unique.
Details: Check out exclusive behind the scenes footage of Rita Ora as iHeartRadio’s Z100 and KTU radio stations world premiered ‘Party and Bullshit’. Download: Party and Bullshit.
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TYGA CARELESS WORLD TOUR: Phifer and his sui generis mix of rap bravado, and old-fashioned showbiz razzle-dazzle appeared at the Tyga concert at The Masquerade in Old Fourth Ward Atlanta on Tuesday night. Wearing a Morehouse hoodie & leather bomber, giving a Regal face.
On February 21st The Masquerade hosted a concert for American rapper TYGA for his “Careless World Tour“. And your Atlanta Ambassador was invited to attend (R.S.V.P. yes to a concert on a school night, I want the driver to drop me off at 9:30 and pick me up at 9:45 sharp). So, drop your purse, and grab your hips, and act like you’re tryin’ to get this money right quick! Yeah, can I get my grown man on for one second? Let’s go half on a boat. S.O.S the coast guard cause Phifer was wearing a hoodie–I’m flying with my Morehouse cape on. Please know that I attend school Monday-Friday (who else you gon’ run with, the truth is us). Marked by showy elegance. Audacious and gallant; spirited. It gets better, ordered another round. I’m talkin Persian cats flown in from other countries for the whole crew! And Tuesday I did something unorthodox, I gave you a Banjee look at TYGA‘s concert. Phifer was with the civilians watching TYGA perform, well kind of. By all means move at a glacial pace the video awaits you! –>Inside Story
FILM DETAILS: An unprecedented blend of real-life heroism and original filmmaking, Act of Valor stars a group of active-duty Navy SEALs in a powerful story of contemporary global anti-terrorism. Inspired by true events, the film combines stunning combat sequences, up-to-the minute battlefield technology and heart-pumping emotion for the ultimate action adventure. Act of Valor takes audiences deep into the secretive world of the most elite, highly trained group of warriors in the modern world. When the rescue of a kidnapped CIA operative leads to the discovery of a deadly terrorist plot against the U.S., a team of SEALs is dispatched on a worldwide manhunt.
More Details: As the valiant men of Bandito Platoon race to stop a coordinated attack that could kill and wound thousands of American civilians, they must balance their commitment to country, team and their families back home. Each time they accomplish their mission, a new piece of intelligence reveals another shocking twist to the deadly terror plot, which stretches from Chechnya to the Philippines and from Ukraine to Somalia. The widening operation sends the SEALs across the globe as they track the terrorist ring to the U.S.-Mexico border, where they engage in an epic firefight with an outcome that has potentially unimaginable consequences for the future of America. For more info on #ActOfValor click here.
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This is a musical-orgasmic listen indeed, seductively packaged. Meet The Yes Ma’ams. Although these girls just seemed to have surfaced late last year, Secret, Slander and Privacy (from left to right) seem to be an industry’s kept secret. From the launch of their Twitter, celebrities from Gucci Mane, to famed produced Bryan-Michael Cox to Cassie and LaLa Anthony have tweeted their praise towards the girls, who chose Valentine’s Day to release their first material to the world.
A blending of the sex appeal of Vanity 6, with the calm cool of TLC and a dash of the flirty fun of the Spice Girls is the best way to describe the trio. With their severe looks, sound and risque lyrics, The Yes Ma’ams are ready to make their mark and stake their claim in the industry. Check out their brand new singles, “Only If I Say So,” produced by Linx and written by Kevin Michael, and their racy club cut, “Vanessa”. DOWNLOAD: Only If I Say So | Vanessa
More available at Theyesmaams.com
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THE A$AP ROCKY ‘MOB TOUR’ IN ATLANTA: Marquis Phifer and Sham Shirley was spotted at the sold out A$AP Rocky concert at The Masquerade in Old Fourth Ward Atlanta on Saturday night. Phifer was seen in his favorite sheep vest. Sham was spotted in a fringe jacket.
I be that pretty mothaf***a, Houston is what I’m repping. Hair swingin. Freak it arabic style: sha-muck-daha-steesy. And without a bank account, I doubt we could swing that route. We gon’ make it in a second ladies and gents, your dopest host presents: extravagance. Never before, have you seen such magnificence in the black Bruce Wayne, yesss, the enterprise is phenom.
On February 11th Atlantic Division Entertainment and The Masquerade hosted a concert for American rapper and director A$AP Rocky. (The decorum of A$AP Rocky’s dressing room was #Heineken, your highness). Atlanta’s integral market and unique taste-maker population fused together a savvy demographic for the grand finale as Atlanta was the last stop on the 12-city “A$AP Mob Tour”. We dangerous, they pay a fee just to hang with us. We take meetings with vultures, feel me out, I’m used to hangin with boosters–in the best name brands. And like Whitney said, “they say I’m trouble and I don’t give a damn”. Are you the Queen of the Night? I’m the bomb-diggy, ask Sham, I keep a dedicated squad wit me. My position is lieutenant. They told me that Phifer was hot. And I agree. Inhale, Exhale (Shoop Shoop), Whitney forever (I have alot of lady friends). Plus the video of A$AP reading the crowd awaits you. Well, kind of. –>Inside Story