E. Badu in all her splendor. I freaking love this woman. Enjoy.
-MEag
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Saturday, February 26, 2011
MEag: Game Time
Yesterday I attended my first NBA game with my love. The Cleveland Cavaliers vs. The New York Knicks =) All in all it was a good game, the crowd was super amped in welcoming Carmelo Anthony (or lack thereof). Anywho, pics of the fit I wore below!
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| Was going through mommy's makeup bag and came across this gorgeous shade of lipstick! It's called "city life", she was such a diva! |
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| Details, Details. Shown here is the "Sheila" iaME button ring. |
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| Nostalgia's Attic Vintage Inspired Eyeglass Chain and "Sheila" iaME Button Ring |
Fit Details:
Cropped Striped Sweater (H&M)
Chambray Oxford
Urban Renewal Vintage Levi Shorts (UO)
Black Tights
Black Thigh Hi Socks (F21)
Knee Hi Chinese Laundry Boots
Vintage Camel Croc Belt
Vintage Camel Bag
Nostalgia's Attic Vintage Eyeglass Chain
"Sheila" iaME Button Ring
Nostalgia's Attic will launch soon, the website is under construction =) I'm so excited! However, Nostalgia's Attic eyeglass chains (customized to your liking) are available for purchase as well as the "Sheila" iaME button ring (available in plum,black,brown & olive green), just click the links above and shoot me an email!
Enjoy your weekend!
-MEag
P.S. Please click here to like the Nostalgia's Attic Facebook Page!
Friday, February 18, 2011
MEag: Night Strolls
The past few days have been absolutely beautiful! The change in temperature along with the sun shining brightly has done wonders for my mood! Anywho, Me and my love decided to do a late lunch/early dinner yesterday and took a stroll afterwards. Unfortunately, it was too dark to take pics after so we took them inside our building.
Fit Details:
Nostalgia's Attic Vintage Blazer
Old Navy Striped Cardigan
Acid Washed Skinnies
Ralph Lauren Duck Boots
Animal Print Scarf (F21)
Enjoy your weekend!
-MEag
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
MEag: LOVE
Love is all over ME!
I wore this fit to a lovely & life changing Valentine's dinner with my LOVE ;-)
I wore this fit to a lovely & life changing Valentine's dinner with my LOVE ;-)
Fit Details:
Mommy's Vintage Christian Dior Blazer
Old Navy Pleated Sweater Dress
Steve Madden Booties
LuLu Townsend Rouched Clutch
Zebra Chain
Vintage Earrings (Thanks Shuna)
Mommy's Bangle
Sunday, February 6, 2011
iaMEallofME
So Nostalgia's Attic will be launching soon. I'm feeling a lot of emotions at once. Anxious, excited, nervous, terrified, ecstatic, giddy, happy annnd sad. I sometimes sit and wonder if I'm in waaaaay over my head?! Usually immediately following I think "why not?!" I never want to look back 5 years from now thinking what if? what could have been? you know? In any event it will definitely serve as a learning experience, whatever the outcome! I'm optimistic for SUCCESS! Wake up people =) if you have a PASSION, a WISH,a DREAM, or GOAL go for it the best way you know how.
LIVVVVVE.
A lot of people have been asking how I've been doing. To be honest, I don't even know how to answer that anymore. I'm here, living & breathing to see another day so I'm blessed. I try to keep in mind that there is always someone worse off than my situation. I try so hard to see the blessings in this storm. Some may think that I'm masking my feelings by working. I don't call it work, I call it healing. I've never felt a heartache so painful, so debilitating that some days I can't even move from the bed. But I do, eventually...every time I think about how long & how damn hard she fought to live.
It is called iaMEallofME right? The GOOD & The BAD.
I didn't post to say that, It just came out. Sorry guys! However, I wanted to share with you some candids, enjoy.
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| Nostalgia's logo =) I love it! |
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| Preparing for a promo shoot & styling gig. A few shoe choices! |
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| Vintage hats, belts, bags |
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| Another shot =) |
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| Accessories |
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| A few more accessories with some iaME pieces mixed in ;-) |
I'll be sure to keep you all updated on this journey!
_MEag
pEEp This: ModernVintage Jeffrey Campbell
I've featured Jeffrey Campbell shoes once before on the blog and he still remains at the top of my list for "statement soles" His spring/summer 2011 collection is a must have for fashionista's s and vintage enthusiast's alike! This collection is conceptualized with vintage fabrics and beautiful wooden heels in a variety of finishes. Let us not forget the functionality of his take on a funky wedge or platform. Browsing through this collection makes me want to search for the perfect pair of hi-waist bell bottoms, bohemian tops and woven bags! Ahhhhh I can't take it! Take a looksey for yourself:
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| Copen Platform $172.00 |
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| Two Timer Wedge $175.00 |
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| Lita Platform Bootie $162.00 |
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| Foxy Platform Espadrille $145.00 |
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| Gypsy Platform Clog $155.00 |
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| Take Two Wedge $160.00 -MEag |
Monday, January 24, 2011
spHOTlight: It's a "Mindset".
This Month's spHOTlight features the extremely talented and inspirational singer/songwriter Meagan McNeal. Fresh off the high of releasing her debut LP, and traveling abroad lending the world her beautiful voice, Ms. McNeal sat down with iaME to explain her "MINDSET"!
ME: So, please tell the world about Ms. Meagan McNeal?
Meagan McNeal: Well, I'm still learning more about myself everyday, but I am from Chicago, IL. I was raised the oldest of five children. I've been cooking on the stove since I was 7 and still love to burn a few pots! As a recent graduate of Western Michigan University, I am ready to explore the world, live incredible experiences and attempt to capture and share them through my music. In short, I'm a woman, open, and working towards more freedom everyday!
ME: Awesome. We first met, you as a Freshman and I as a sophomore at WMU. You have grown so much as a person and through your talent. Tell me how have you EVOLVED?
MM: It has been a jouurneeey! Good, great and bad things have happened since my freshman year! I've evolved a lot from pain. There is something beautiful about being able to resurface after thinking it wasn't possible. Breakups, heartache, loss, etc. I have also been shaped by incredible positive experiences as well, love, support, and dreaming! I can't complain!
ME: I hear you! You have just released your first project as a recording artist "MINDSET". Tell me about the concept behind this?
MM: MINDSET was like an unexpected child, I wasn't anticipating the arrival even though I knew I wanted to eventually put a project together. The opportunity came about and the vision had a vehicle to be conceived! I was so grateful, but it required a ton of planning, sacrifice and hard work to pull together. I was finishing up my last semester of school, learning songs for my first tour of Europe, planning a big show and recording Mindset all at once! It was CRAAAZY, but so worth it! I'm very grateful.
The concept is simple...Ever since I was little I was intrigued by people's thoughts and I always find myself in CONSTANT thought. Anyone who knows me can attest that I'm always thinking about something! So when I think about life, I realize that products are birthed from our thoughts and how we perceive experiences. I started using it as the tag for my company "STARving ARTist-it's a Mindset" meaning you have to have that constant hunger to do the thing that makes you tick! "Mindset" the LP is a product birthed from my thoughts and where I was at the exact moment I wrote the lyrics of each track. (with the exception of track 8, the standard Summertime) It represents the hunger I have to be free through living my dreams!
ME: "It's a MINDSET", I Love that! So, tell me what kind of genres can the audience expect on this album?
MM: It is a blend of jazz, soul and R&B. I also have some HOT emcees featured on BelieveIN and When I'm Ready.
ME: Love those tracks! Rainwalk is also one of my many favs on the album. What was the inspiration for this track?
MM: Rainwalk was inspired by the stories I have heard countless times from incredibly talented, beautiful and VERY outstanding women who deal with oppressive issues everyday. The verses discuss different scenarios but the constant theme can be found in the chorus: "walking in the rain, trying to escape the pain, she just wants to live her life".
ME: Very inspirational. You spoke on having some DOPE features on the album. BelieveIN is my shiiiiiiiit. Definitely a motivational record. Tell me who's featured on the album?
MM: Yes!!! DC "Dust n Clay" of Truth Tone Records and 5- Star of the hip hop group Dezert Eez are both featured on BelieveIN! It's one of my favorite tracks on the project! I love the "rough around the edges" dimension that it gives the song to have real lyrical emcees who truly appreciate hip hop and the power it has to change lives! They are lovers of the art form and brought that passion forth through their lyrics!
ME: What's STARving ARTist?...what should we know about your brand?
MM: STARving ARTist is a lifestyle brand. It represents a group of people that are HUNGRY to live, be free and feed their need to create and inspire!
ME: Love, love, love. Let's talk about inspiration. Who/what inspires you musically? As a fashionista?
MM: What a great segue! I pull inspiration from so many things and people. I am musically inspired by nature, I'm convinced that the moon is one of the most beautiful things to ever exist. The clouds and the colors of the trees in the Fall and even the individual petals on a rose have inspired my thoughts. I want to see even MORE in the future. People that have inspired me musically will keep us here all night! Everyone from Ella Fitzgerald to Rachelle Farrell to Mini Riperton, Stevie Wonder to Jill Scott, Erykah Badu to Ledisi, Yahzarah to Chrisette Michele and local talent.
Fashion? You are definitely at the tops of the list, You stay way tooooo fly! Your fashion excites me, it's multifaceted, chic, funky, vintage, futuristic, and so freeing. Ahh, I just love it! Besides that, I just do my own thing.
ME: Thanks so much (blushing)! I can definitely see your name featured amongst the greats you listed. So describe your style for iaME?
MM: Eclectic! I'm not afraid to try different things. And I'm becoming even less concerned with how people perceive my style. I just recently dyed my hair blond and cut it into a Mohawk! We shall see what's next!
ME: Tell the readers how can they can purchase your LP and STARVing ARTist gear?
MM: http://www.meaganmcneal.com/ Check out the site! Or you can preview the album here and purchase the CD
ME: Complete this phrase for me 'iaME because....."
MM: iaME because anything more or less would be fakin' the funk! You live once...why waste it being someone or something else!
ME: I love it! Well there you have it folks! Thanks so much for taking the time to share with us! iaME wishes you NOTHING short of the best!
ME: So, please tell the world about Ms. Meagan McNeal?
Meagan McNeal: Well, I'm still learning more about myself everyday, but I am from Chicago, IL. I was raised the oldest of five children. I've been cooking on the stove since I was 7 and still love to burn a few pots! As a recent graduate of Western Michigan University, I am ready to explore the world, live incredible experiences and attempt to capture and share them through my music. In short, I'm a woman, open, and working towards more freedom everyday!
ME: Awesome. We first met, you as a Freshman and I as a sophomore at WMU. You have grown so much as a person and through your talent. Tell me how have you EVOLVED?
MM: It has been a jouurneeey! Good, great and bad things have happened since my freshman year! I've evolved a lot from pain. There is something beautiful about being able to resurface after thinking it wasn't possible. Breakups, heartache, loss, etc. I have also been shaped by incredible positive experiences as well, love, support, and dreaming! I can't complain!
ME: I hear you! You have just released your first project as a recording artist "MINDSET". Tell me about the concept behind this?
MM: MINDSET was like an unexpected child, I wasn't anticipating the arrival even though I knew I wanted to eventually put a project together. The opportunity came about and the vision had a vehicle to be conceived! I was so grateful, but it required a ton of planning, sacrifice and hard work to pull together. I was finishing up my last semester of school, learning songs for my first tour of Europe, planning a big show and recording Mindset all at once! It was CRAAAZY, but so worth it! I'm very grateful.
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| MINDSET Album Cover |
The concept is simple...Ever since I was little I was intrigued by people's thoughts and I always find myself in CONSTANT thought. Anyone who knows me can attest that I'm always thinking about something! So when I think about life, I realize that products are birthed from our thoughts and how we perceive experiences. I started using it as the tag for my company "STARving ARTist-it's a Mindset" meaning you have to have that constant hunger to do the thing that makes you tick! "Mindset" the LP is a product birthed from my thoughts and where I was at the exact moment I wrote the lyrics of each track. (with the exception of track 8, the standard Summertime) It represents the hunger I have to be free through living my dreams!
ME: "It's a MINDSET", I Love that! So, tell me what kind of genres can the audience expect on this album?
MM: It is a blend of jazz, soul and R&B. I also have some HOT emcees featured on BelieveIN and When I'm Ready.
ME: Love those tracks! Rainwalk is also one of my many favs on the album. What was the inspiration for this track?
MM: Rainwalk was inspired by the stories I have heard countless times from incredibly talented, beautiful and VERY outstanding women who deal with oppressive issues everyday. The verses discuss different scenarios but the constant theme can be found in the chorus: "walking in the rain, trying to escape the pain, she just wants to live her life".
ME: Very inspirational. You spoke on having some DOPE features on the album. BelieveIN is my shiiiiiiiit. Definitely a motivational record. Tell me who's featured on the album?
MM: Yes!!! DC "Dust n Clay" of Truth Tone Records and 5- Star of the hip hop group Dezert Eez are both featured on BelieveIN! It's one of my favorite tracks on the project! I love the "rough around the edges" dimension that it gives the song to have real lyrical emcees who truly appreciate hip hop and the power it has to change lives! They are lovers of the art form and brought that passion forth through their lyrics!
ME: What's STARving ARTist?...what should we know about your brand?
MM: STARving ARTist is a lifestyle brand. It represents a group of people that are HUNGRY to live, be free and feed their need to create and inspire!
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| Loved ones rockin'STARving ARTist Gear |
ME: Love, love, love. Let's talk about inspiration. Who/what inspires you musically? As a fashionista?
MM: What a great segue! I pull inspiration from so many things and people. I am musically inspired by nature, I'm convinced that the moon is one of the most beautiful things to ever exist. The clouds and the colors of the trees in the Fall and even the individual petals on a rose have inspired my thoughts. I want to see even MORE in the future. People that have inspired me musically will keep us here all night! Everyone from Ella Fitzgerald to Rachelle Farrell to Mini Riperton, Stevie Wonder to Jill Scott, Erykah Badu to Ledisi, Yahzarah to Chrisette Michele and local talent.
Fashion? You are definitely at the tops of the list, You stay way tooooo fly! Your fashion excites me, it's multifaceted, chic, funky, vintage, futuristic, and so freeing. Ahh, I just love it! Besides that, I just do my own thing.
ME: Thanks so much (blushing)! I can definitely see your name featured amongst the greats you listed. So describe your style for iaME?
MM: Eclectic! I'm not afraid to try different things. And I'm becoming even less concerned with how people perceive my style. I just recently dyed my hair blond and cut it into a Mohawk! We shall see what's next!
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| YES! She's a Fashionista too! |
ME: I just cut my hair completely off! It's so liberating. Well, what's happening in the near future with Meagan McNeal?
MM: The options are endless. I have NOTHING holding me back! I am ready to explore, find, and accept all that life has to offer. I am planning to travel and perform!ME: Tell the readers how can they can purchase your LP and STARVing ARTist gear?
MM: http://www.meaganmcneal.com/ Check out the site! Or you can preview the album here and purchase the CD
ME: Complete this phrase for me 'iaME because....."
MM: iaME because anything more or less would be fakin' the funk! You live once...why waste it being someone or something else!
ME: I love it! Well there you have it folks! Thanks so much for taking the time to share with us! iaME wishes you NOTHING short of the best!
Want more of Meagan?
Become a fan of Meagan McNeal here on her Facebook Fan Page!
or
Follow her on twitter @meaganmcneal
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