If you’re like us, you may be struggling to make last minute New Years Eve plans?! Where can you raise hell with your friends without being broke in the morning? We got you covered. Before hitting up that gym and  swearing off all things gluten as part of your "New Year, New Me" resolution, take one last chance to make an absolute mess of yourself. 

1. Ashley Outrageous, Jasmine Solano & Just Dimy’s FREE NYE BASH

Happy Holidays! 

2015 is right around the corner and host Ashley Outrageous invites you to ring in the new year with herself and friends! Taking place in downtown Manhattan at Tropical 128, DJ/MTV VJ Jasmine Solano and Just Dimy will be on the decks all night keeping you movin’ and groovin’! FREE WITH RSVP and includes a champagne toast at midnight.

Tropical 128 

128 Elizabeth St.

(Nolita) 

Just Dimy will be a special guest for the event. Check out Just Dimy’s latest mix for UNDO MAGAZINE below and click FREE WITH RSVP for your FREE RSVP

2. 'The Rub' New Year's Eve

The last event of the year for the popular Brooklyn dance party will surely be one to remember! 

Tickets for The Rub New Year’s Eve are available and going fast!

DJ Ayres & Eleven along with Still Life & Mawkus will be ringing in the new year with style & grace.

Purchase The Rub NYE Tickets here

3. Forward NYE w/ Rich Medina

December 31, 2014

9:00 pm 

BERG'N

899 Bergen St. 

Crown Heights, BK

#fonfoward2015

RSVP 

No regrets, no mistakes. It happened and it will never happen the same way again. This New Year's Eve we put the wind at our backs and venture FORWARD at Berg'n.

With the soundtrack by RICH MEDINA and a special performance by LES NUBIANS, this promises to be an epic New Year's. Start 2015 moving in the right direction…FORWARD!

4. Camaradas New Year’s Eve Party


Head uptown for this NYE party on the cheap! East Harlem’s Camaradas will be hosting its own New Years Eve party this year highlighted with a Coquito toast at 11 pm. Coquitooo!! The popular El Barrio hotspot will keep you groovin' with music by G-Bo The Pro and special guests. 

Camaradas

2241 1st Ave 

(btwn 115th St & 116th St. East Harlem)

Cover: 

$10 Women

$15 Men

 




5. Disco New Years Eve 2015: Dark Disco Presents Tiki Disco

               

Ring in the new year with one of our favorite NYC parties, Tiki Disco presented by Dark Disco. Tiki Disco has thrown solid summer affairs since 2009, never failing to deliver glorious, sweaty nights of dancing. For this special New Year’s Eve edition, the party collective is headed to BK at Bed-Stuy hotspot, Sugar Hill Supper Club, featuring music by  Lloydski, Andy Pry and Eli Escobar.  Tickets

Sugar Hill Supper Club

615 Dekalb Ave. 

(btwn Nostrand Ave & Marcy Ave)

No holding up the wall at any of these events! 

See you on the dance floor!

Happy Holidays! 

2015 is right around the corner and host Ashley Outrageous invites you to ring in the new year with herself and friends! Taking place in downtown Manhattan at Tropical 128, DJ/MTV VJ Jasmine Solano and Just Dimy will be on the decks all night keeping you movin’ and groovin’! FREE WITH RSVP and includes a champagne toast at midnight.

Tropical 128 

128 Elizabeth St.

(Nolita) 

Just Dimy will be a special guest for the event. Check out Just Dimy’s latest mix for UNDO MAGAZINE below and click FREE WITH RSVP for your FREE RSVP

Friday, December 19

Door 7:00pm · Show 7:00pm

Brooklyn Night Bazaar

165 Banker St, Brooklyn

Also performing: Show Me The Body, Young Gutted, '86. 

Please note: Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All ages

With the release of one of the best albums of the year, 'So It Goes', Harlem hip hop group Ratking performs at the popular Brooklyn Night Bazaar in Williamsburg. Their live performances, complete with  re-creating their beats live on stage, is not to be missed! 

               

After showing up in NYC protests, 

Cole has just released visuals for intro track off 2014 Forest Hill Drive

               

MEN'S CAMEL COATS

Camel Coats are not only trending for women this season, men are also wearing this latest trend. A must have for the Fall/Winter season - from the trench coat to the long blazer this is an essential piece for your wardrobe. The color is neutral so you can match it up with several items: you can dress the camel statement coat in a casual way with some jeans, a white tee and some sneakers, or you can also wear this coat to the office over your suit!

You can find coats like this at your local  Zara, Macy's, H&M, and also asos.com

So fellas grab one of these statement camel coats for the winter and all eyes will be on you!

Acclaimed Chi-Town producer Thelonius Martin doesn't disappoint with his latest release Wünderkid. The album offers 15 tracks with guest verses from Mac Miller, Ab-Soul, Smoke DZA, Curren$y, Domo Genesis, RetcH, and more. Standout of mine is the track "September" which has a very nice Jonwayne sound. Check it out below!

While downtown restauranteurs such as Danny Meyers are still trying to figure out how to enter the Harlem market, uptown's own celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson has announced that he will open another venture on FDB/8th Avenue within the next few months. This new eatery is described as a kitchenette called Streetbird Rotisserieand will debut within the long vacant corner commercial space at 2149 Frederick Douglass by the 116th Street subway stop. Our first choice for more formal dining in Harlem has always been Red Rooster on Lenox Avenue but having a more affordable regular spot by one of the top chefs in the world is something we will take over Shake Shack any day. More news definitely to come in the following weeks, so stay tuned!

Source: harlembespoke

New music from SZA 'Sobriety'

 Here her amazing voice flows beautifully over some dope production from Sounwave, Thundercat, Chris Calor, Cody, and LoveDragon. 

Tonite, 11/19 the veteran rap duo help celebrate the Knit's 5th anniversary in Brooklyn. Along with a great support lineup of Smoke DZA and Fat Tony. Tickets

Our resident Fashion Contributor; Freelance Stylist - Enaya K. was at it again and this time she had the pleasure of styling a makeover photo shoot for this Teacher, Wife, and Mother of 4!

Taiesha Moore who recently lost 70 lbs

Feeling Fit and Fabulous Taiesha now needed the clothes to match. 

Check out the pics below to see how Enaya enhanced her new healthier look!

Looking gorgeous and ready to teach the children in this black & white dress with leather and mesh details. 

Dress: INC for Macy's. 

Shoes: Model's own. 

Accessories: Stylist own

Ready for a Target run with the kids wearing vegan leggings, denim button down, and stylish booties.

Denim top: Old navy. 

Leggings: H&M. 

Booties: Model's own. 
Accessories: Stylist own

Looking sexy for "Date Night" with her hubby in this olive green wrap dress with camouflage cardigan in case it get's cold. 

Dress: Easy Pickins. 

Cardigan: INC for Macy's. 

Shoes: Micheal Kors. 

Accessories: Stylist own

Creative Director: Rhenotha Whitaker, 

Model: Taiesha Moore, 

and Stylist: Enaya Kenchen

Make-up Artist: Robyn Rogers

Production Assistant: LaCarla Donaldson. 

Photographer: Simmone Donaldson

Read more about Taiesha's weight loss journey on Full Figured Fabulous and Fit

OFF THE NEW PHONYPPL ALBUM "Yesterday'sTomorrow" cominG to you January 13, 2015.

              

The temperature has dropped and with it comes (cuffin') cuddle buddy season. Here's a little mix to help set the mood on these cold winter days and nights...

"Seduction is simple yet complex, both emotional and physical. Passion is one of our must humane traits, and music is one of the main gateways that leads to those emotions. One must be patient when participating in the art of Seduire, all senses must be focused and heightened. This collection paints the picture of pleasure for its listeners. Prepare accordingly." - Cory Townes

ESSNTL | Sèduire: The Art Of Seduction Volume One [Presented by The Cure]

Chloe Martini - Temptation
Jill Scott - He Loves Me
Tlm - Cherish (Sam Gellaitry Remix)
Jaris - Unbelievably /// Believable
Drake - A Night Off ft. Lloyd
FKA Twigs - Pacify Papi
Trey Songz - Scratchin’ Me Up
Ciara + IAMNOBODI - Overdose (Duncan Gerow Remix)
The Weeknd - Wicked Games
Tinashe - Vulnerable (Sango Remix)
khadisma x janet - talkwithyourbody
Fortune & Mayo - All You Do
Ludacris - Sex Room ft. Trey Songz
ESTA - Undress Your Mind
El. Train - U Say 2 Me
Floetry - Say Yes
The Internet - You Don’t Even Know ft. Tay Walker
Cheri Dennis - The Interlude (Sango Remix)
Juan Cristolbal - UTS (Under The Sheets)
Frank Ocean - Pink Matter
Abhi//Dijon - Twelve
Ne-Yo - Mirror
Boom Clap Bachelors - Tiden Flyver
Shay Lia - 3 Months
Raheem Devaughn - You
starRo - In Love
Kartell - Intro (Sexual)
Chris Brown - Take You Down
J. Holiday - Bed
Usher - Seduction
Janet Jackson - Any Time, Any Place [Bonus]

Saturday, November 22, 2014

6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Hosted by Kenya Heyliger

Music provided by Queen of Spades

"Join Haus of Swag as we celebrate the debut line of the dolls you wish you had as a kid and the dolls you've been waiting for as an adult.

A Living Doll Experience will be your opportunity to view the entire collection, curated by designer and stylist Toni Grant, CEO, Haus of Swag; shop the exclusive DollHaus marketplace; network with top fashionistas and Curlfriends from the blogosphere and all things social media.

Don't let these inanimate dolls fool you - they were intentionally and authentically designed for the beauty in you. It is no mistake that they were customized in your likeness. We welcome EVERY natural hair and doll collector enthusiast to join us in a fun, engaging and intimate setting.

This will not be your typical natural hair event - it's a Celebration!

Come kick off the holidays with the Haus That Swag Built who has made you fearless in owning your fly at the historic Shabazz Center on Saturday, November 22, 2014." Eventbrite.com/Haus-Of-Swag

Specials:

• Doll Exhibit, Gallery Walk
• Doll Giveaway (1 lucky winner will win a fully decked out Haus of Swag Signature Doll)
• The 'BIG' Reveal (You Don't Want To Miss This!)
• DollHaus Marketplace Vendors
• Mini-make overs 
• Sponsored Giveaways
• Gift Bags 
• Socially Fly Photo Station 
• All About Natural Hair - The Living Doll Experience Dialogue
• Complimentary Wine & Sweet Treats
• DJ Spinning Your Favorite Tunes
• Networking

Q & A Style Session With Toni Grant

Toni will discuss fun facts about the dolls, host a style and fashion segment, and much more with attendees!

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 AT 7:30PM

Amateur Night at the Apollo is hosted by the comedian Capone. Each show begins with a festive pre-party featuring video and music by DJ Jess. Apollo Theater: 253 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027 apollotheater.org/amateur_night_12_20_14

Why not make a night of it?! Check out my list of Harlem Spots I Love and make this a complete date or family night out!

                                           

Check out the visuals for 'Jump Hi' from new artists out of NYC Lion Babe, consisting of Jillian Hervey and Lucas Goodman. Childish Gambino blesses the track with one of his always dope verses.
Be sure to look out for their LION BABE EP coming December 15th.

"Learn from those who are doing it, not from those who wish they did it."

The Phat Startup (TPS) team—Anthony Frasier, James Lopez, Jesal Trivedi and Jahde

Influenced by Lean Startup methodology and hip-hop culture, The Phat Startup is an integrated media company that develops premium content for new to serial entrepreneurs. 

Known for their well-attended NYC events, where they’ve brought tech heavyweights such as Reddit founder and serial investor Alexis Ohanian, VaynerMedia founder and social media expert Gary Vaynerchuk, and Ben Horowitz (a.k.a Nas’ bestie), co-founder and general partner of the venture capital fund, Andreessen Horowitz, the Phat Startup is entering a new chapter, hosting their inaugural Tech808 conference on November 21 at New York University. The conference, which is in partnership with the Clive Davis Institute, will explore the world of entrepreneurship through the view of those who are grinding and hustling to make power moves.

"Today, we are thrilled to announce the launch of Tech 808 – a conference designed precisely for you, entrepreneurs with the hustle mentality.

Over the past year our community has grown tremendously and we thank YOU for growing with us along the way.

The Phat Startup started with the goal of sharing the industry’s best knowledge for all levels of entrepreneurs. We have always been inspired by Hip Hop and continue to fuse that inspiration within the Tech world.

This past year we had some unbelievable guests including Alexis Ohanian, Ben Horowitz, Gary Vaynerchuk and Greg Selkoe. At our events they all dropped knowledge and offered a unique perspective on the business of their chosen industry.

We were also fortune enough to speak at the Lean Startup Conference, SXSW and multiple colleges across the country, including Columbia and UPENN. Through your support our progression this year has been truly special. We are putting together this conference to build on our achievements over the past year, take it to the next level, all in efforts to help YOU unlock your entrepreneurial potential.

The event will be held at the NYU Kimmel Center (60 Washington Square S) in New York City on Friday, November 21, 2014. Space will be limited, so click here to purchase advanced tickets at the early bird price, act fast and get yours.

We believe that we are at an inflection point where Tech entrepreneurship and Hip-Hop have converged. On our stage, we will discuss tech entrepreneurship through the lens of Hip Hop to inspire, motivate and provide actionable information for you to move forward with your dreams." thephatstartup.com

One of the many speakers for #Tech808, JAY Z's personal Audio Engineer and DJ, YOUNG GURU. 

Nas is the real king of New York.

Jay Z vs. Nas: 10 Reasons Nas is Better

              

The Freedom Party® NYC presents their “Native Tongues Tribute Party! @ Santos Party House Friday 11.7.14 

There are many different ways to enjoy NYC. With a blink of an eye you can pretty much experience anything you desire. So we recently connected with former Music Director at Hot 97 now CEO and Creator of the Hustle Bow tie - Karlie Hustle, to find out how she enjoys her days and nights in the City That Never Sleeps

SBF:  Favorite place to hear music? 

KH: In my apartment alone.  This is the only place I can really absorb music the way I like.  Listening to music in my headphones while I'm walking around the city is a close second.  I really like to absorb music, particularly when it's new, by myself.

SBF: 1st place you will drink at the end of your 100 day liquor free challenge? 

KH: Probably at A2P2B at Son's of Essex. A great place to grab brunch, listen to some tunes and chill on a Saturday during the day.

SBF:  Favorite date night spot? 

KH: I love going to a dine-in theatre.  I went for my first time recently and it was really cool to be able to eat and be waited on during a film. Also, the reclining chairs are amazing.

SBF:  Favorite Vegan spot? 

KH: I love Juice Hugger in Brooklyn and Cafe Blossom on Carmine in the city.  Well-seasoned eats and you don't miss the meat at all. 

SBF: If you have a friend coming from out of town where would you take them? Best cheap eats? 

KH: Noodle Bar on Carmine in the city is a great place for some cheap eats.  I love their Red Bean Masala.  I also have been eating a lot of pho from a spot in Park Slope called Lotus.  They have a soy pork that is so tasty.

SBF:  What is a "Good Ass Night" out in the city for Karlie Hustle? 

KH: I love Cipha Sounds' "Take It Personal" improv comedy show on Fridays at UCB East.  I'm also throwing a party myself that is going to be a ton of fun.  It's called "Groove Candy".  The first event is November 13th.  Doors at 5pm at SOBs.  Music is going to be stellar neo-soul, hip hop and classics. (Update: 'Groove Candy' is a Monthly event. Get latest details by following Karlie Hustle with the links below this article)

SBF: During your liquor free challenge, what are some other fun things or places  you have seen or done that doesn't involve drinking? 

KH: I went to Philly with my boyfriend for cheesesteaks.  I don't eat much meat, but I clearly made an exception that day.   

SBF: Name one underground/hidden gem that's not really known or pretentious? 

KH: Shopsin's in the LES.  You'll have to google the insane menu.  Keep in mind, you'll wait in line an hour for a table and then wait another hour at the table for your food.  And it's worth every second. Make sure you know the rules of the place or you'll be kicked out.  See the documentary about the legendary restaurant on youtube.  It's called "I Like Killing Flies". 

SBF:  When taking a "Mental day" what are some places you enjoy doing or seeing that you would recommend?

KH: If I need to reset, I take a walk over the Manhattan Bridge.  It's loud because of the train, but there are far fewer people as a result.  The Brooklyn Bridge is crawling with folks.  The Manhattan Bridge is a ghost town comparatively, and the view is amazing.

Be inspired and stay up to date with info on the upcoming "Groove Candy" party and more by following Karlie Hustle on Instagram and Tumblr