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Her Tee + Music You Must Hear

August 30, 2017 by Samjah Iman in Style

You know I'm good for keeping my people up-to-date on the most exclusive threads, right?  With that being written, I've come across a cool website that has some unique fashion I believe my S&E men and women will enjoy.  When I received this shirt from the clothing brand, I couldn't wait to sport it because not only was it dope, it also made a statement (you know how I do).  

Stuzo Clothing is a unisex, gender-less brand that was created to evoke thought and emotion.  Their inventory includes forthright tees and artsy styles that will get the attention of any passerby.  When I sported this tee, at least four people asked me where I copped it from.  It definitely is an eye-catching piece. 

Check out their inventory here.  Trust you will want or buy at least one thing from their site. 

Speaking of thought-provoking art, I have some music you ABSOLUTELY have to check out!  A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of going to a listening party here in New Orleans.  I had no expectations upon attending this function - my mind was open.  When I got there I was feeling the vibe and the people who crowded the room.  The artist, Nesby Phips , came in all cool and collected, greeting everyone with that notoriously adored southern hospitality us southerners possess.  He sat down with the moderator and began to speak about his work along with the issues our culture faces.  The deejay then played the intro off his latest album titled Black Man 4 $ale, and my head began to move back and forth on its own.  Nesby's New Orleans's tone flowed over a jazz-like piano beat.  His words were clear and blunt, "This is black man for sale, and if everything must go then I am for sale......"  I was sold.  Very seldom do I hear music that has substance and is reminiscent of the rap I grew up on - the rap that actually made you think beyond the music.  This is one of those albums.  

Check out the intro referenced above here.  I bet you begin bobbing your head when the beat drops.  Get the rest of his album on iTunes. 

Brad, Fish Plate, and Sean - I know you all will dig it.  Listen!!   

Until next time.....

Peace and Blessings  

- Samjah Iman

Oufitdetails:  Her T-shirt //  Vintage Denim Skirt // Steve Madden Booties (old, similar here) // Vintage Eel skin purse

Photography by: shotbyclipz@gmail.com

August 30, 2017 /Samjah Iman
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Girls Bite Back

February 09, 2017 by Samjah Iman in Style
“Well-behaved Women Seldom Make History.”
— Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

I saw this t-shirt on a Friday night in H&M while I was under the influence of a lemon drop martini (shopping is even better this way).  I had to have it.  It has so many different meanings, and is relevant on some many different levels. 

At one point in time (still today as well), women were thought of as objects that were only to be seen and admired, but not heard.  We we were given our place in the world, and we were expected to stay in that place at all times.  And most of us did...but then came women like Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Winnie Mandela, Fannie Lou Hamer, Katherine Johnson, Angela Davis, Assata Shakur, Maya Angelou, Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Obama, Mary Tyler Moore, etc...and as a result, that "seen not heard" crap became history.

Being a strong woman means that you love yourself enough to be treated fairly.  It means that you not only want to create an environment that is loving for you and your family, you also want to create that type of environment for the world.  If you being strong makes another person feel some type of way, then that person has some insecurities that he or she needs to deal with - and that's not your problem.      

“Strong Women Intimidate Boys and Excite Men.”
— Unknown

Bite Back Ladies...

- Samjah Iman

Outfit Details: T-shirt with Motif // Slacks (Will be available soon) // Vintage Purse (@shopvintagebowtique - Instagram)

Photo Credit:  majstudios@yahoo.com

February 09, 2017 /Samjah Iman
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