It was all a dream....Remembering B.I.G. & Coogi

(pic via www.biggie.com)

Just came back from watching Notorious. The movie got me reminiscing. I remember the first time I heard a Biggie track, because that's the first time I fell in love with Hip-Hop.

From the moment Big said "Every cutie wit a booty bought a Coogi" in his legendary single Hypnotize, Coogi clothing made a comeback. Now, the Coogi brand is as classic to urban fashion as the late Notorious B.I.G. is to hip-hop.

Hell Bellz? Hell Ya!

(pic via www.hellbellz.com)

Hip-Hop fashionistas be advised: Hell Bellz fashion line will rock your world! Fresh, innovative and unique are just a few words to describe this up & coming San Diego urban clothing line. Persona Magazine got it right when they said that Hellz Bellz designs "are to street wear what Rosey the Rivitor was to feminism".

Don't wanna burst your bubble, but sometimes with the good comes the bad: Hellz Bellz Bomber jackets start @ a hefty 350$ & Canadian customers be prepared to pay a pricy shipping charge for your clothing swag.

Who needs Jacob the Jeweller when we got Ehsani?

(pic via www.melodiehsani.com)

Ask designer Melody Ehsani why she designs funky jewellery and shoes, and she will tell you that she designs to "upset the equilibrium, to inspire, to serve" and because she was "created to do so". Her destiny MUST have been written in the stars, because today her jewels and stilettos are rocked by the latest divas in hip-hop fashion.

This Angeleno finds inspiration for her designs through paradoxical encounters, controversial situations & urban behaviorisms. Melody's fashion creations bring a breath of fresh, feminine air to hip-hop. Oh! Good news: her stuff is affordable too!