BA-RACK THE VOTE: 01.29.08 TILLMAN'S NY

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BA-RACK THE VOTE Networking Event: National Society of Soul was in attendance at NY's own Tillman's resturante and lounge, hosted by Grammy Award Winning Producer Bryan Michael Cox. Anything that has the word networking in the title is meant for NSS/Ladybug to be present. The party was a major success, lots of folks showed up for the cause, and the music was off the chain. The DJ was spinning some of my favorite joints by Homeschool Records recording artist ESTELLE. . . Tillman's was packed to its physical capacity and the room was full of fabulous folks with huge SMILES. Big ups to Brandon Broussard and sis Lorielle Broussard for creating a incredible political buzz in support of Sen. Barack Obama. To Bryan Michael Cox, for all who don't know him I am here to let you all know "he is DOPE!!!" He played the noteworthy host making his way around the room greeting all in attendance from locals to out-of-town guests.

Ms. Piper Carter (www.pipercarter.com), photographer from the hit reality tv show "THE SHOT", ya know I had to show some HU love "HAPPY BIRTHDAY LADY". . . And, let's not forget the unforgettable introduction to, in my opinion, one of the DOPEST photographers to hit the scene. . .my dude "DUTCH" (www.dutchlabusa.com). All-in-all it was an incredible night. . .next time you visit NY be sure to drop by Tillman's for guaranteed DOPE music, people, drinks, and more. . .

"Lady Miracle Collection 2008" - Crocheted Heart-Shaped DoorKnocks

INTRODUCING. . .

"Lady Miracle Collection 2008"

(SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS)

Our company is consistent of delivering elements of vintage fashion infused with a sophisticated modern chic lifestyle. This collection is comprised of various elements that illustrates the timeless nature of the hand-crafted spirit of National Society of Soul. This one of a kind collection known as "LADY MIRACLE", is the newest addition to SOUL LADY ACCESSORIES. . .

These one of a kind limited edition Heart-Shaped Crochet Doorknock Earrings are EXCLUSIVE. . . And right on time for the Valentine Holiday Season. If you, your friend and/or loved-one are known to be fashion-forward, innovative, or a trendsetter. . .then a pair of these exclusive earrings are a "must-have!!!!"

P.S. Stay Tuned . . .

More Colors availiable SOON!!!!

REVIEW: HBO "THE WIRE" Premier Party Jan. 5th

This past weekend, monuments the launch of the official HBO "THE WIRE" final season premier, the hottest ticket in town was Saturday, Jan. 5th hosted at Eden's Lounge by grammy nominated recording artist Raheem DeVaughn. The Premier Party was a huge success and a sold out event. Eden's lounge was packed to its physical capacity by 10:30 pm and the line was wrapped around the corner. Stretch, CEO of Strong Arm Division LLC, is respectfully noted for throwing the smashing event. He played the perfect host to the cast, local fans and many out-of-town guests, including event sponsors Jack Daniels, DTLR, PARRISH and NATIONAL SOCIETY OF SOUL.

The star studded affair was held at Baltimore's own celebration hotspot Eden's Lounge. Owners Harold and Helen are responsible for branding Eden's Lounge as the location guaranteed for its great music, delicious cuisine, and their strong reputation for grown and sexy clientele.

NOTED CELEBRITIES/VIP PRESENT:

DJ SPONTANEOUS ROCKED ALL NIGHT LONG, DJ REGGIE REG TOOK US BACK TO THE OLD SCHOOL, HEAVE W8 & RAHEEM DEVAUGHN ROCKED THE MIC, PORK CHOP (92Q Big phat Morning Show), RAY LEWIS (Baltimore Ravens), DAPPA (Parish-Nation), DJ 5 STARR & DJ INFAME( Straight to the Top Productions), LAE (THIQUE Magazine), FRANK SKI, JUAN DONOVAN (Darkroom Productions), DJ DEBONAIR SAMIR & AARON LACRATE, LOS (BAD BOY ENT.), MULLYMAN (MAJOR LEAGUE ENT.), DJ DNA & DJ P CUTTA (ROOFTOP ENT.), SHANTELLE BRUMFIELD, (NATIONAL SOCIETY OF SOUL), RO(BUBBELISITC MANAGEMENT),LIVE ART by Demont PEEKASO(Mista "DONE BY MY FINGERS"), KELLY CONNELLY (MUSIC MONTHLY), YASMMEN HASKINS (Celebrity Chef), AND OF COURSE ME'AZE "BOSSLADY" MILLIONI THE ONE AND ONLY.

THE WIRE CAST AND CREW:

BUNK, OMAR, SNOOP, MARLO, BUBBS(seen in photo ABOVE), LEANDER, ELLIS CARVER, CHRIS PARTLOW, AND MORE!!!!!

As one of the sponsors for this event and head designer of National Society of Soul the following are photos of my handy work:

GARDEN OF EDEN SOUL
DESIGN YEAR: 2008

COLLECTION: LIMITED EDITION

EVENT: HBO "THE WIRE" Premier Party

COLOR: Mustard, Red, Raspberry, Pink, Lavender, Royal

SIZE SCALE: 4” (Medium)

FABRIC CONTENT: 100% Wool, Cashmere, Silk, Glass Beads, Vermeil Gold

Given to the FLYEST Lady @ the Party. . .

BLACK SOUL

DESIGN YEAR: 2008

COLLECTION: LIMITED EDITION

EVENT: HBO "The WIRE" Final Season Premier Party

ITEMS: Hat

FABRIC CONTENT: 100% Wool, Cashmere,Silk, buttons

ETHOPIAN SOUL
DESIGN YEAR: 2008
COLLECTION: LIMITED EDITION
EVENT: HBO "THE WIRE" Premier Party
COLOR: Cherry, Mustard, Green
SIZE SCALE: 3” (Small)
FABRIC CONTENT: 100% Wool, Cashmere, Silk, Sterling Silver Button and Clasp

The Official HBO "THE WIRE" Final Season Premier Party:

STRECH Presents: "READ BETWEEN THE LINES"

The Official HBO "THE WIRE" Final Season Premier Party

DATE: January 5th, 2008

TIME: 9pm-Until

LOCATION: EDEN'S LOUNGE
15 W. Eager Street
Baltimore, Maryland


HOST: GRAMMY NOMINATED ARTIST Raheem DeVaughn

EVENT SPONSORS: JACK DANIEL'S, DTLR, PARRISH, NATIONAL SOCIETY OF SOUL

DIAMONDS ON THE FLOOR

Good tidings on this last day of 2007, Friends and Love ones!

Haitian– American singer Wyclef Jean warms our hearts this New Year’s with this recent answer to an interviewer’s question: blah --> How did your life change when you moved to Brooklyn [from Haiti]?

It was like day and night. The small village I was raised in didn’t have electricity -- no light, no nothing. My parents came and got me when I was 9, and I can still remember what it was like to see those headlights.

Landing at JFK for the first time, can you imagine?

I looked out the window and couldn’t see nothing but lights. They were so glaring that I said to my brother, “Man, we’ve arrived in the city of diamonds. This place is so rich, it’s nothing but diamonds on the floor!” It can be easy to forget, Readers. Lots of things are there to distract us. The stress of the job hunt. The bustle of the holidays. The demands of your current job.

But for many immigrants, and for all of us fortunate enough to be born here, this is the land with diamonds on the floor.

Don’t let yourself forget that we are the best educated, healthiest, best fed and best traveled generation in history. And the opportunities that we have when it comes to work really are unprecedented: to chose our own job, to pursue our own career, to pursue our own happiness.

That’s really tremendously different than the way our ancestors lived, and even far removed from the experience of most of our fellow human beings on the planet today.

So, even if you’re going through a tough time this year end, and especially if you’re not, please take a moment to celebrate the extraordinary good fortune we all have to be here in the here and now.

Because celebrating our successes -- spiking the ball in the end zone, high–fiving after the home run, raising our arms in victory at the finish line -- is something we don’t do enough in business and our careers here in America. And celebrating is important because it reminds us of what has enabled us to get to where we are today.

John D. Rockefeller was the world’s richest man in his day and undoubtedly had much to celebrate. But what was actually his “most joyful holiday of the year?”

You can find out in this clipping from the September 27, 1922 New York Times (click on the image to see a larger version):



Yes, John D. Rockefeller’s “most joyful holiday of the year” was the day he got his first job as a lowly clerk in a produce warehouse, and he celebrated that day for the rest of his life.

So, in this new year remember "LUCK, is when OPPORTUNITY meets PREPARATION!!!" Continue to make the most of every opportunity for it is your time to be living proof of your exhausted efforts of preparation.

May God bless you and keep you. . .

Love LADYBUG. . .

HIP-HOP: Artist Statement (LADYBUG)

A slow, thumping bass fills the air delivering such an impact that one chest becomes the accent drum . . .a sea of bobbing heads . . .a mc spitting thought provoking rhymes to a crowd of starving students, hungry for KNOWLEDGE! Do the math! This is Hip-hop . . . a cultural movement that has surpassed its 1970’s beat boxing beginnings in the streets of New York City reaching supernatural heights in ’88 with Tribe Called Quest, KRS-one, and Rakim. I believe hip-hop is a lifestyle defined by elements of the art, music, fashion, written, and social awareness.

In order to become a successful urban designer one must understand the hip-hop lifestyle. It is through this understanding of style that will deliver the tools necessary to appeal to the urban customer/clientele. I believe that I have what it takes to become the next urban fashion designer because I am passionate and committed to the hip-hop lifestyle. It is my belief, seeing is the gateway to our souls and tapping in that powerful gateway allows us to make dreams reality. In which case it is my goal to “Plan my work, and Work my Plan!” I am creative and discipline, flexible with a clear vision refined by my down to earth personality. When I walk in a room people can feel my passion. Look into my eyes and you will see my passion. When I speak it is my mission to reveal my pre-destined passion to the World. I don’t believe in the negative energies of this world that come in the forms of bad luck, coincidence, or chance. For luck, is when “OPPORTUNITY meets PREPARATION.”

This is an opportunity of a life-time, to reveal to the world my dedicated preparation and passion to become a fashion designer. My ongoing commitment to personal and professional excellence, and my tremendous ability to translate my thoughts and visions into works of art. I am eager to hear a response from all of my supporters/clientele because through this opportunity it is my goal to be an example of my preparation.

STAY TUNED. . .

Shantelle M. Brumfield
AKA "LADYBUG"

XXL Magazine: JAN/FEB 2008 [REMY MA]

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF SOUL: PRESS


AROUND THE WAY GIRL SOUL
DESIGN YEAR: 2007
COLLECTION: LIMITED EDITION
ARTIST: REMY MA
PRESS SOURCE: XXL Magazine, http://www.aroundtheworldgirls.net
ISSUE: JAN/FEB 2008
COLOR: Burnt Orange, Carrot, Raspberry, Copper
SIZE SCALE: 4” (Medium)
FABRIC CONTENT: 100% Wool, Cashmere,
Silk, Vermeil Gold Door Knock Earring