Vibe says Goodbye

Multiple sources all over the web, and Twitter, have confirmed that the iconic magazine, VIBE, has folded. It is truly a sad month not only the Urban Entertainment world but in the industry as a whole. The magazine was founded in 1993 by Quincy Jones, who also was at the helm of another icons’ career, Michael Jackson; whom we lost just last Thursday. Here’s a statement from Editor in Chief & Urban Music Connoisseur, Danyel Smith (Gawker.com)

On behalf the VIBE CONTENT staff (the best in this business), it is with great sadness, and with heads held high, that we leave the building today. We were assigning and editing a Michael Jackson tribute issue when we got the news. It’s a tragic week in overall, but as the doors of VIBE Media Group close, on the eve of the magazine’s sixteenth anniversary, it’s a sad day for music, for hip hop in particular, and for the millions of readers and users who have loved and who continue to love the VIBE brand. We thank you, we have served you with joy, pride and excellence, and we will miss you.

Danyel Smith

the former Chief Content Officer VIBE Media Group

& Editor in Chief, VIBE

This is absolutely devastating.  VIBE has started many careers, including my own, and there will most definitely be a void.

- Crystal Hines

Image of the Week

 

Karl Lagerfeld’s “Karl Who” bag will be available soon.

Party Perfect with Victoria Secret & NUVO

Victoria’s Secret, the brand that redefined sexy, is doing it one more time! Debuting August 2009 is their revamped beauty line, called VS Makeup and VS Makeup Pro, for the beautiful woman and the makeup artist alike. No one does bronzer like Victoria’s Secret! Give your skin the ultimate luminous glow with the limited edition Bare Bronze: The Beauty of Brazil Liquid Bronzing Brush in Medium to Dark. For a total body glow, mix equal parts of the bronzer and baby oil. Gisele Bundchen has NOTHING on you… Complete any look with VS Makeup Pro Radiant FX Face Illuminator. Use this to highlight where the light hits your face naturally-cheekbones, above your eyebrows, middle of nose, and tip of the chin. Your face will light up like you have a permanent spotlight on you! Nothing starts a party like a bottle of NUVO! This summer, you need to be sipping on NUVO Sunset (NUVO and pineapple juice). What I love about NUVO is that you can mix it with anything! My favorite cocktail is the eponymous The YaYa-NUVO and apple juice, on the rocks! And if any of you bartenders out there start making my drink, I will send you my address so you can send me my checks… The perfect party look-AMMO Certified:

It is all about the eyes. For the sultriest, smokiest eyes:

-Base your eyes with VS Makeup Pro Lasting FX Eye Shadow Primer. Creasing of the eye shadow is NOT an option…

-Apply Silky Eye Shadow Sparkle in Fierce-the sexiest, shimmery black eye shadow on the market. It makes any eye color pop! Highlight using Eye Shadow Velvet in Bunny, a nude shade that is the perfect complement. Instant sexy, indeed.

And for lips that will keep people talking long after you have stopped:

Line and fill lips with VS Makeup Lip Liner in Nude…

Apply Velvet Lipstick in Satin Sheets and top with VS Lip Gloss in Blush, it is the perfect pouty pink…

Finish with Lip Glaze in Limitless for a glossy lip that will bring Kim Kardashian to her knees!

VS Makeup will be available August 2009 in retail locations and on www.victoriasecret.com

NUVO is available at all retail liquor locations.

- Yannize Joshua

Photographer: Noel Salcedo

Model: Keonia Phillips

Fashion Director: Crystal Hines

Beauty Director: Yannize Joshua

Special thanks to Nuvo

Harlem, April 2009

Men’s Spring 2010: Louis Vuitton

If you have never been interested in Louis Vuitton’s men’s ready to wear and the previous two collection before this one didn’t make you a fan, then there are two possible things that can be wrong here. One, your vision needs correction or two, you are not into men’s fashion period.   LV’s menswear is at an all time greatness. It is truely like a bottle of aged wine, and it keeps getting better with time. This go ’round, Paul Helbers eye for a man on the go who loves, not likes, to be dress extremely well but still be comfortable is right on. The S/S 2010 collection consists of great key elements for a globetrotting man. The bags are not too flashy but still have an LV luxe about them. The clothing speaks for its self in a way that only Louis Vuitton could. The colors and textures are the richest I’ve seen for the season. There is nothing like a man who can get dressed, board a plane, and land in Rome ready for a meeting, followed by dinner and drinks, without a wardrobe change. Louis Vuitton Men’s Spring is the quintessential collection for the world traveling man who looks good and knows it!!!

- Javon Drake

 Read more on Men’s style from Javon Drake at javonantoniodrake.blogspot.com

Diet Butcher Slim Skin

MJ is all around us and this Fall his influence will be on your feet. 

Diet Butcher Slim Skin have been designing high-demand high tops for the past few seasons.  The Tokyo brand’s latest addition are these studded sneaks available in white, black, and the combination of the two.  Sure to be sold out at first release, as many of the DBSS footwear have been in the past, the pairs will be sold on oki-ni.com, metalburger.com, or blackbirdballard.com.

 

Photo Source: WDN

King of Pop Style

Michael Joseph Jackson 1958-2009

We had decades of greatness since the start of Michael Joseph
Jackson’s career. The icon made history with every thing he
accomplished from album sales and over 50 concerts to the mini movie videos we all know by heart. He was not only an inspiration through music but through style. From the white glove to the red leather jacket, people from all over the globe imitated his persona. We take a look back at all of the many costumes of the King of Pop.  He will be missed by us all.

Michael Jackson – In the Closet

The King of Pop was also the King of Style and Innovation.  Check out this iconic video featuring Naomi Campbell.

We love you Michael!

Protect your Skin

Want skin protection and fresh-faced makeup for the summer?

The one to try for a flawless finish is Bare Escentuals bareMinerals SPF 30 Natural Sunscreen. This unique mineral powder sunscreen protects your skin from the sun without clogging pores or causing breakouts. Infused with aloe vera and vitamins, this formula not only protects but nourishes skin, too.

Who said skin care had to be boring?

Another awesome product to try is Korres Watermelon Sunscreen Stick SPF 30. Part makeup and part sun protection, this product is designed to work as a sunscreen and highlighter for skin. Apply to cheeks and lips to contour, highlight and protect your skin. Whenever you step outside this summer, be sure to slick on some sunscreen to keep your skin safe from skin cancer and sun damage. There is no reason to skimp on this skin saver—protecting your skin is always in style!

- MaryAnn Barone

 

Crystal’s Item of the Week

 

 

 I’m so in love with this simple crop tee from Wildfox Couture.  With a skinny jean and wooden heel, this casual tee turns casual chic.

 

Try wearing this tee with a great pair of Pratt’s Flared jeans for that 70′s look!

Wildfox Couture originated from two friends, Emily Faulstich and Kimberley Gordon, who were inspired by Native American art and vintage Rock & Roll tees. The ladies had a vision that you can spread peace and love and look chic all at the same time; talk about multi-tasking.  This easygoing mantra is totally wearable with their assortments crop tees and boyfriend tanks.  

Visit the Wildfox clothing section on ChickDowntown.com , AMMO’s favorite online one-stop-shop.

Enter for your chance to win this tee!!!  Send you Name, Age, City and State, Size, and a picture of your top item for the summer to info@ammomag.com.  The winner will be choosen at random and will receive this Dreamsicle White Fang Crop Top.  Entrees must be in by July 7th, 2009.

Men’s Spring 2010: Yves Saint Laurent

“Folky but formal” was the theme for Stefano Pilati’s Spring 2010 collection for YSL.  With elongated tees and cropped tuxedo jackets, the overdressed nomad is look.  My favorite are the highwaisted trousers,  I want to see those walking down 7th ave.

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