Water-n-Oxygen: 10/01/2009

10/29/2009

Boy, You Aint Got No Damn Gold! pt.2

Posted by WNO | Labels: callmekarrie

Being fly and fashionable are sometimes confused with being materialistic.

Furthermore, fashionistas are often characterized as being high maintenance.

Can the fly and fashionable be materialistic and high maintenance??? Yes! But

should it be synonymous??? Absolutely not. And if you really wanna take it THERE

(oh, and I’m gonna go THERE) some people totally get the game effed up and

lump all females who prefer the finer things in life as “gold diggers” ßI really,

really despise that phrase. It is so overused that meaning has been warped &

distorted. I feel the same way about “swag” but I digress…

A female who prefers designer labels, fine dining, and has a standing weekly

salon & spa appointment should not be automatically deemed as a gold digger.

The term gold digger should not refer to what you have or do, but instead refer

to the resources that fund those luxury possessions and activities. Additionally,

the term should be reserved for those women whose primary goal in a relationship

is to use her significant other for financial & material gain.

In 2009, there are many “self-made” females who earn as much of their

male counterparts and are content with using their own wealth to fund their

desired lifestyles (sing it with me “I love her cause she got her own, she don’t

need mine, she says leave mine alone…”).

Because Knight didn’t know my friend very well, we can only assume that he

assessed her exterior to determine that she may be the gold-digging type

(designer attire, very well-groomed, etc.) and the Ruth Chris request was the

icing on the cake. I’m sure that he thought that all these things were indicative

of the type of person he perceived her to be, but what did the situation say about

him? Let’s not forget that within five minutes of meeting her he was buying her

Rose’ and talking about hanging out in Vegas. Can you really accuse someone of

being a “gold digger” if a “money bag” is the only image you’ve presented of

yourself??? Silly rabbit…

The moral of the story is don’t judge a fly book by her cover & be careful of who

you accuse of diggin’ in your pockets when it’s obvious that your pockets aren’t

that deep. Fly recognize fly, so stay in your lane, lol.
CallMeKarrie

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10/29/2009

Re-Up Harangue

Posted by WNO | Labels: Music

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10/28/2009

Boy, You Aint Got No Damn Gold! pt. 1

Posted by WNO | Labels: callmekarrie

A few weeks ago, my fly girls & I descended on the district to part-take in
the events for the Congressional Black Caucus. We wound up @ the Park &

14th and posted at a table on the first floor to survey our surroundings. Don’t

get me wrong, it was definitely packed, but we were somewhat bored and uninterested.

I guess it just wasn’t our type of crowd…

Spotting our melancholy gazes, a well dressed young gentleman made his

way to our table. He asked one of my friends if we would like a drink and

invited us to the private section he had reserved upstairs. He & his friends

were courteous & polite and the more we drank the more they kept the bottles

coming. We laughed and danced but other than that the guys tended to their

other guest and left us to do as we pleased. (This is a girl’s dream come true in

the club. Most guys buy you one drink and try to act like they’ve rented you for

the night. This was totally not the case tonight). Towards the end of the night, my

one friend & I walked off while as our “knight in shining armor” (for storytelling

purposes, this dude will henceforth be known as “Knight”) got to know our

friend better. They exchanged numbers and we left soon there after. On the

car ride home, my friend explained to us how Knight invited her to “hang out”

again, possibly in NYC, Vegas, etc. (a bit much for a first encounter but he seemed

like a nice enough guy so I can dig it.).

They kept in contact for the next week or so and Knight asked to take my

friend out on a date. He said he wasn’t familiar with the city and told her “it’s

whatever you like” (ok, he may not have said it just like that, but I’m trying

to insert a soundtrack to paint a picture, lol). My friend responded “how bout

Ruth Chris?” At this point, Knight completely flipped the script. More or less,

he told her to pump her brakes & get out his pockets (ha!). He thought it was

inappropriate for her to ask to go to Ruth Chris on a first date and told her Friday’s

would have been a more appropriate response (which is what he should have

suggested instead of giving her the unlimited option if he felt that strongly about it).

Being the self-sufficient diva that she is, my friend was pissed & exclaimed

“did he just call me a gold digger?!?!”…
Just as shocked by the turn of events as my friend was, it got me thinking. Let me know if you feel me:

CallMeKarrie

Part 2 Tomorrow

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10/28/2009

Ladies its that time of the season that the leaves are changing colors and falling to the ground. WNO felt it would only be right to give you a few ideas of what will look good on your feet and keep your toes warm when you get ready to step out on a beautiful fall evening. Check out the collection below.

Brian Atwood Matrix Leather Boots

Balmain Buckle Boots

Chloe Leather Lace up Wedge Boot

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10/27/2009

Drake and Timbaland - Say Something

Posted by WNO | Labels: Misc, Music

Here's a nice track from Drake and Timbaland due out on Tim's new album coming out this November.

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10/27/2009

He's the King, I'm the DJ!

Posted by WNO | Labels: Music

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I thought it would only be right to drop this mixtape on our faithful followers with the release of MJ's new movie right around the corner. Honestly it would have been selfish not to put this up. He always kept me laughing on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" but DJ Jazzy Jeff proves to everyone what his true calling was with this mix. All of MJ's best cuts on one cd with such a seamless flow. Honestly the best MJ mix I've heard since the King passed away. Enjoy!

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10/27/2009

Hundreds Holiday Release

Posted by WNO | Labels: Clothes, Hats, t-shirt

Even though its starting to get cold outside The Hundreds has continued to deliver the heat with a variety of tees, jackets, woven shirts, and hats. Check out some of our favorites from their latest release.

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10/26/2009

Must see Movie

Posted by WNO | Labels: Movies

I know I'm a lil late on this movie but it is funny as hell. Check it out.
"Peter Klaven's world revolves around his real estate work and Zooey, his soon-to-be fiancée. After he pops the question, she calls her best friends and they go into wedding planning mode. Peter has no male friends and that poses problems: will he turn out to be a clingy guy, and who will be his best man? Zooey, her friends, and Peter's brother Robbie offer help that results in awkward moments. Then, at an open house Peter's hosting, he meets Sydney, an amiable, low-key guy. They trade business cards, and Peter calls him to meet for drinks. A friendship develops that's great at first but then threatens Peter's engagement and career. Can guys be friends and couples be in love?"

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10/25/2009

Throwback of the Week

Posted by WNO | Labels: Misc, Music

Notorious B.I.G. - New Music - More Music Videos

Lil' Kim - New Music - More Music Videos

WNO just felt like taking it back the early to mid 90's with these two hits. This is when BAD BOY was the running the scene... If you don't like these then you can't appreciate some of the good times we experienced in Hip Hop!!

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10/19/2009

I'm Good Remix ft. Rick Ross

Posted by WNO | Labels: Art, Music

The clipse never disappoint. This remix has new
verses from them and Rick Ross.

Listen to it Here

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10/19/2009

Onyx Cigars

Posted by WNO | Labels: Misc

I know everyone is not into smoking. I must say though

Onyx makes one hell of a cigar. It is a solid cigar that delivers

excellent flavor in a mild to medium-bodied smoke. It will never

taste bitter, never be harsh, or taste like an ashtray. The dark Oscuro

wrapper might lead you to expect a very strong taste but it is very

flavorful. It has recieved the highest rating for a cigar outside of Cuban's.

Cigar rating= 89

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10/16/2009

Throwback of the Week

Posted by WNO | Labels: Misc, Music

Digable Planets - New Music - More Music Videos

Tony Toni Tone - New Music - More Music Videos

We're a day late for our usual throwback post, but hey it happens. However with that said the weather has had WNO feeling real laid back. Check these out and enjoy the weekend!

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10/14/2009

SHOEGASM!!!

Posted by WNO | Labels: callmekarrie, Heels, relationships

Fly guys & fashionistas alike all know the joy a good pair of shoes can bring। There is something so primal, so sexual, so arousing about purchasing, wearing and being complimented on the perfect pair of shoes that it can only be described as SHOEGASMIC!!! (back up, don’t touch me, I need a minute… ok, I’m good).
Now we know the extent that guys will go to obtain the newest Jordans or Air Yeezy (or whatever it is you guys are selling your soul over these days), but the very intimate relationship a girl shares what her shoes can be directly related to her men। I’ll offer the examples of old-faithful, trendy, & “The One” to illustrate.

"Old faithful courtesy of steve madden"

Every girl has a pair of old-faithfuls. Old-faithfuls are classic, basic, and very versatile. For most women, old-faithful would be a pair of plain black pumps. When all else fails, you know you can reach into the back of your closet (or backseat of your car in my case) and be on your way. Now while they work well in most situations, they don’t excite or inspire you. They neither add to your ensemble nor take from it. They def get you by but leave much to be desired. Your old-faithful dude serves this same purpose. When you don’t have weekend plans, he’ll gladly take you out. When you have an itch that needs to be scratched, he’ll do that too (and usually very, very well). Even though he’s been in the picture for years there are no real sparks with old-faithful. He’s not a bad guy, but you don’t feel like he completes you, so while he’s there when you need him you still remain slightly unsatisfied or fulfilled.

"Trendy courtesy of chritian louboutin"
When you’re feeling jazzy or wanna put an extra pep in your step, you skip over old-faithfuls and go for trendy. Trendys are cute, exciting, and def add that je ne sais quoi to your ensemble that will keep all eyes on you. The only thing about trendys are that they usually hurt your feet and you will prob be so over them next season. Doesn’t this sound like that dude your dating? He’s cool, he’s hot and together you guys really turn heads. And while all that sounds great, it’s just something about him that irks you. All your friends are like “oh girl, he is sexy!” and while you smile and accept the compliment you can’t help but to think about how much of a pain in the ass he really is. He’s probably broke, trifling, stupid, crazy, something worst, or a combination of all the aforementioned. So while trendy serves the purpose right now, you will soon throw him in the back of your closet with no intention of digging him back out. What’s even funnier, when you’re a little older, a little wiser, and a lot more fashion savvy, you will look back at trendys and say “what the hell was I thinking???”.

"The one courtesy of yves saint laurent"

“The One” is that one pair of shoes that some girls are so lucky to find. They are everything you need in your wardrobe. They are comfortable, practical, and no matter how many times you wear them, you still get compliments on them. They’ve transcended the test of time as well as seasons and trends. They were prob a splurge and hurt your pockets a bit but every time you wear them you remind yourself that they were worth every penny. They complete you every single time you put them on… “The One” is also the guy you are meant to be with. You’ll prob have to put in a little more work than usual to find and keep him, but he is def worth it. And the funny part about it, it will take some time before you actually realize his worth. He’s sweet, smart, successful and completes you. (**cue keyshia’s cole “you complete me in the background”) Awww!!!...
Ok, enough of the mushy stuff. The moral of the story is ladies, be as picky about your men as you are with your shoes and you’ll undoubtedly have a very profitable return on your investment. Fly recognize fly, so proceed with fierceness! Lol – CallMeKarrie

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10/13/2009

Janelle Monae

Posted by WNO | Labels: Music

Check out the new song called Come Alive (The War of the Roses)

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10/11/2009

Snoop Dogg feat. The Dream- Gangsta Luv

Posted by WNO | Labels: Music

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10/11/2009

Nike Dunk "Day of the Dead"

Posted by WNO | Labels: Sneakers

These are part a quickstrike pack that is celebrating the Mexican holiday.

The pack includes a pair of Nike Dunk Highs and a pair of Air Max 90.

The shoes features symbols synonymous with Day of the Dead.

You can find the sneakers now at shops with quickstrike accounts.

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10/08/2009

Adidas - Forest Hill

Posted by WNO | Labels: adidas, Sneakers

The Forest Hills tennis shoe was produced in many different styles during the 1970s and 1980s and were distinctive for their footbed that incorporated NASA developed technology! Get your hands on this fresh new Aluminium/Black/Warning colorway in a soft suede perforated upper. These are a must have for any sneaker head, plus they can go great with any of your Halloween theme outfits! Pick these up at Size?.

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10/08/2009

Throwback Thursday

Posted by WNO | Labels: Misc, Music

Geto Boys - New Music - More Music Videos

Ol' Dirty Bastard - New Music - More Music Videos

This past tuesday the "All Ways Dope" party down at Red Maple brought a lot of inspiration to mind for todays post. After hearing all of the bangers dropped by the DJ's we couldn't wait to get these up. Enjoy your Throwbacks!!!

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10/05/2009