I hold onto this theory: Variety is the spice of life. It comes in handy for an excuse pre spontaneous act. This is what makes us girls — the real and the representation. Somewhere in between checking out of the Georgian Terrace Hotel and getting lost on a hunt for brunch; an idea was thrown in the air to extend my stay. Go back to the historic place with balcony views? Sounds great, but that was yesterday. Variety = spice, right? One of Atlanta’s hidden gems, The Artmore Hotel and Suites is the new destination. Situated on West Peachtree Street in the middle of Atlanta’s Cultural Arts District is the newest Midtown boutique Atlanta Hotel. The Artmore, A 1924 historic architectural landmark building whose design is based on Spanish Mediterranean aesthetics. I know some places we can go. Do you want to ride with me? I think I’m going the right way.
The Artmore Hotel
1302 West Peachtree
Atlanta, GA 30309
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The party has arrived edition captured on film — all those flashing lights. Photography is truth. Meet Tracey Allen Bailey, also know as The LOVERs Tracey | @Cosmo Bailey , a photographer based out of New York City. He’s the guy responsible for all the raw footage found from Theophilus London’s Tour de Roses shows. His weapon of choice? Film and digital — It’s all about the electric feel. If all else is lost, at least our generation will be the most documented in history. Follow Bailey’s work here: http://lvrstracy.tumblr.com 
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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KNOCK KNOCK, DELIVERY: Masters of Fate hooded pullover gifted by Warner and Waverly of Pryourity 908 Goods Co. — Driven by the same passions and energy of the many youth sub-cultures it represents, Pryourity desires to create a lifestyle brand that speaks to the discerning individual not just in its flagship location of Atlanta, GA but globally.
Pryourity 908 Goods Co. proudly presents delivery 1 from their upcoming Spring + Summer release. The Masters of Fate hooded pullover is now available online at Store.Pryourity.com for $45. Made from 50/50 Poly-Cotton blend and featuring our “Masters of Fate” graphic on the chest, this hooded sweatshirt is complimented by ribbed cuffs and a front pouch to help you adjust to the Spring weather as you lurk the streets. To celebrate the release, Pryourity also premiered a short film for your viewing pleasure.
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THE A$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
THEOPHILUS LONDON AFTERPARTY: Phifer hosted the private Vault at Whiskey Park in the lavish W Hotel in Midtown Atlanta following the Theophilus London Tour de Roses performance. He brought out his iconic style and influential friends.
Aesthetic Pleasure featuring snaps from my Friday night gig. Can someone put my Batman signal in the sky? Wunderkinds Wil May and Marquis Phifer welcomed all the cool kids, artsy smartsies, and sartorialists to #COOL at Whiskey Park in the uber-luxurious W Hotel Midtown in Atlanta. May hosted the VIP Crystal Lounge in his usual wild and dapper fashion, and Phifer hosted an invite only takeover of the Vault; a private room in Whiskey Park, reserved only for special people and events. Ladies. Gents. LateBoots followers. It was I, Phifer and Shirley serving you FACE. I’m working fiercely HARD right now so when I graduate I will be fresh outta school with celeb stats. And by this week you should be familiar with all these faces. Last Friday I avoided the camera’s–Not. I could barely move in my white blazer. If you were there then you already know, but if you were not then you should get up and VOGUE with us. I must take my hat off to my Atlanta family, Wil May and Jarrod Levine –they held the city hostage at the Whiskey Park. This is Captain Planet type team work. I was with my worthy accomplice Jalil Peraza that night too. Talk about powers combined! Gather your popcorn and condiments. I’m St. Nicholas (I got you and all of your friends felling Indian). Plus I made a video with my iPhone of the Theophilus London show. Well, kind of. –>Inside Story
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
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
Last week in Charleston: Paradise now in classic high society comforting decor. An affair to remember, experiencing a new level of luxury and service at High Cotton fine dining restaurant owned by the Marverick Group — an array of southern restaurants and a teaching kitchen/cooking retail shop sharing distinctive culinary experiences that celebrate Southern culture. I snacked on the sauteed golden tilefish topped with crispy sweet potates, littleneck clams, swiss chard, and fennel cream. While my good friend Lindsay enjoyed her pan roasted snapper.
High Cotton; High steppin’ Lowcountry food and fine dining. It’s a feeling of warmth and celebration that begins the moment you step inside. You’ll find it in our gracious, knowledgeable servers, expertly prepared dishes and a remarkable wine and cocktail program. Make a reservation for the fine dining rooms known as “French Quarter Room” and “East Bay Room” or first-come, first-served in the bar/lounge with live entertainment after 6pm. http://www.mavericksouthernkitchens.com/highcotton/charleston/
High Cotton
199 East Bay Street
Charleston, SC
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