NU Merchandise

NU BLK Merchandise isn't just Hats and Tees I have sweatshirts too. The plan is to generate as much traffic as possible to my blog through my clothing. My friends and family have been more than supportive and have been purchasing hats and t-shirts and I am appreciative.

NU BLK Sweatshirt, H&M Pants, Zara Pumps, Just Fab Purse

I'm working on updating my store so if anyone want's hats (BLACK, RED, Or NAVY), T-shirts (Crew and V-Neck), or Sweatshirts (BLACK, RED, Or GRAY) for now I'm accepting all orders to my e-mail.

PS. I was delayed with this post because I decided to over indulge with some cyber monday purchases. Every year I claim I will only Christmas shop...and then MANGO had 405 off of EVERY DAMN THING! Another year me and my credit card are defeated and I can't wait to start getting my new clothes!! Especially the fur crop top from ASOS

Happy Holidays Everyone

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Pictures Courtesy of Franchely Parra

BLK Friday

Vintage Clutch

It's officially cold as hell in New York City. I hate the cold weather, I hate any form of precipitation, and I especially hate them even more when they're mixed with public transportation. These last few days I've been tempted to get over my fear of driving and just suck it up and get my license until I think about New York City highways. 

                                                 NU BLK Hat, Vintage Leather Pants

So instead it's leather pants and minks with a crop top for good measure. No it doesn't make sense but a lot of things in my life don't at the moment so I guess my clothing reflects this. 

And yes NU BLK hats are for sale and I'll be putting up more merchandise very soon. 

Shop if you must today, I'll be waiting for Cyber Monday.  

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Photos Courtesy Of Franchely Parra

Plaid X Plaid

I've been contemplating lately what direction I want the content of my blog to go in. I'm trying to figure out if its going to be light or if I'm going to get into the heavy issues that I usually enjoy discussing. 

Yes this is a fashion blog but really I just want my fashion to be used to reel you in then hopefully you read something that you actually can walk away from thinking about later. I'm not frightened by opposing thoughts or that I may rub some people the wrong way. I'm proficient in the English language enough to have debates with anyone who would like to. I'll add that most subjects pertaining to oppression, imperialism, and capitalism I am very invested in but I promise that I won't let my emotion override actually fact. *Sidebar I know indulging in clothes is another capitalistic constraint. Yes I get it, yes I'm a part of it but in order to overcome the wrongs in capitalism you have to live and thrive within it.* 

Zara Men's Plaid Skull Shirt, Old Navy Plaid Shirt, GAP DIY Short

Vintage Crocodile Purse, H&M Winged Ring

No Brand Over The Knee Boots

With my personality you may read a Fred Hampton quote or something fashion related so be prepared. I stated in my first post that this would be an interesting ride and I'm sticking to my word.

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Photos Courtesy of Franchely Para

From His To Hers: Zara Bones T-Shirt

Like I said I make men's clothes my own so when I began picking out an outfit in Iziah's closet I don't think he fully understood what I was about to do in there. His stats are 6'2 185lbs while I'm standing strong at 5'0 106lbs. Now does the fact that he stands over a foot taller than me deter me?...Uh no, matter of fact hell no. T-Shirts are now dresses and button ups and cardigans are even better for this layering action that this weather is giving.

Also since he has a pretty good closet to work with I had enough time to pick out some fits and have his bedroom looking like a tornado just passed. Hope he didn't mind that much and he let's me rummage through his closet to play dress up again even after I didn't clean up because I have my eye on a Zara embellished sweatshirt and Ralph Lauren wool cardigan, with leather patchwork elbows...oh my, that I will definitely bring everlasting life too.

Zara Bones Shirt

Now excuse me while I go through my dad's clothes for my next From His to Hers Post...


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Giving Instagram Realness

Ok so this isn't my usual photogphy post but sometimes Iphone photo shoots have to make do. So sit back and watch me become an Instagram model before your eyes.

With that being send instagram photo shoots kind of make you feel uncomfortable. When you have a Canon or Nixon heavy duty camera in front of you the photographer screaming "YASSSS" and your climb up Central Park rocks to give life seem less awkward. In spite of this, I endured the judgment as I smized at an Iphone 5 and did what I had to do.

Also since I tend to wear Men's Clothing and make it more feminine/ edgy, I'm thinking of doing who wore it better posts between me and the men in my life. I think it would be fun and cute. So yea that might come very soon. 

H&M Faux Leather Jacket, Zara Mens Shirt Worn As Dress, Vintage Store Gold Rope Chain, Vintage Purse, Non Brand Over The Knee Boots

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Pictures Speak 1000 Words...I Hope

I'm using this post to thank the people who have ordered hats. One item at a time, I'm very happy with all the support I'm receiving and I have over 1100 views so now you loves just have to start commenting and following it's not that hard I promise. 

I would discuss an adventure of some sort if I had one, but my life has been engrossed around every thing NU BLK and its going to be that way for some time. While thats going on, however, I hope my pictures do enough talking to make up for the words I lack.

Zara Shoes

H&M Top & Pants

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Photos Courtesy of Corey Aaron

Its A Prime Time

First I wanted to talk about how short I am with these mile long legs. It seems impossible that I'm only 5' right? I'm giving Amazon Goddess all over this post.

Then I looked at another picture and wanted to touch on how the bronze god's always bless me in the summer and how I'm envious of darker complexions because they've never been called Rudolph in the winter. Then I swiftly flashback to my Black Studies classes telling us how beautiful our culture is because we come in every color under the sun, which makes me feel slightly better but still go buy bronzer by the case in preparation for how harsh this winter is going to be on my skin. 

In spite of the things I wanted and did talk about, I ultimately decided to give you a brief list of my life as of late:

• Prime Time by Janelle Monae ft Miguel has been on repeat. I'm officially a fan and Prince has vouched for her, so I'm sold. *See My Instagram To Learn More About My Love For Prince*

• Kwame Toure (Stokely Carmichael) lectures. If you want to hear riveting speeches please please listen to him, even if you don't agree with everything he's saying you'll at least want to do your own research about the facts he's dropping about history. 

• The NU BLK merchandise is coming slowly but surely. Hats are already on sale and soon there will be more options available for men and women. 

H&M Top & Blazer, Burlington Coat Factory Waterfall Necklace, Thrift Find Skirt

MAKE SURE YOU CLICK ON THE SHOPPING OPTION AND GET YOURSELF A NU BLK HAT 

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Photos Courtesy Of Corey Aaron

The NU BLK Hats

The NU BLK Hats Are Here!! If You Want To A Cap To Your Favorite Blog I'm Taking Orders Currently At TiffanyDames@gmail.com Sizes Are S/M and L/XL. I'm Currently Wearing A L/XL But I Have A Big Head So Use Your Own Discretion. 

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A Little Bit Of Me

I'm Not Sure If It's Me Or My Self Absorbed Way Of Soaking Up This Fashion Industry But I Give Myself Colors. Yes, If You Have The Great Pleasure...And Patience...Of Knowing Me You'll Know I'm A Little Well Let's Just Say Extra. Basically I Have A Love Of The Theatrics; Even When I'm The Sole Producer, Director, And Star Of My Own Drama Filled Creations, I Speak Fluently In Emoji And GIF, And I'm Just One Hell Of A Good Time. 

Anywho Back To My Colors

Red, Forrest Green, And Burgundy Have Become My New Colors.I Don't Know Why But I've Been Drawn To These Colors As Of Late, Especially In Velvet. I Swear, Velvet Just Makes All Colors Look So Rich. If You Haven't Seen Zuhair Murad's Fall 2013/2014 Please Look At It And Thank Me. 

B.O.R.N. Vintage Boutique Necklace

GUESS Watch, Forever 21 Rings

DKNY Top, Zara Denim

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Photos Courtesy Of Corey Aaron

Street Wear Or Just What WE Wear?

 

Since Most People Just Look At The Pictures And Go On About Their Day I Won't Have To Deal With The Tension That Comes From My View On Society's Infrastructure. I Guess This Is Some Type Of Warning To Those Who Enjoy The Comforts Of Being Politically Correct.

I have a theory that fashion and the powers that may be are obsessed with "urban" culture. Whatever the hell "urban" is but that's a completely different tangent. So basically my theory is exactly what Nicki Manaj said, mental note you will never have me quote her ever again to support an argument of any kind, "When Black people do a Black thing it's not popping." Basically it's a misappropriation of Black culture in most cases, but they'll swear it's just paying homage to Hilfiger in the 90s.

I'm here for the probate at the Rick Owens show I really am but it's not edgy or different it is what WE do.  Yes I'm saying we not to exclude but to include that I am apart of that culture. What was done for shock value is very normal. Everyone was gagging and trying to understand wtf was actually going on, because they seen women larger than a 00 jumping around and more than 1 brown face on a "high fashion" runway. Now I have never actually participated in a probate, but I do know that somewhere in America AKAs had their pinky fingers raised high unbothered. 

Now does this mean Kappas will be shaking their shoulders in fashion shows everywhere next season, probably not. So when F21 is over NWA tshirts and swag becomes as non-relevant to popular culture as the word "bling" is, will we ever see a more than the token "other" model strut. Basically what I'm getting to is while its fun to mix "street wear" with "high end" fashion pieces at least if you're going to continue to mimick a specific culture, can the audience see more models of that culture walk the runway to. 

 Topshop 86 Jersey, Guess Shorts, Old Navy Plaid Shirt

PS If This Post Was About Miley Cyrus It Would Be My Thesis

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Photos Courtesy Of Corey Arron

Nu Beginnings

I Promised Myself This Would Be The Last Time For First Post Introductions. I've Acquired This New Personality Trait Called "Consistency" And I'm Beginning To Understand The Concept Of Branding Myself. This Is Where It Has Landed Me. Even Though Change Is The Only Thing That Is Constant You Always Have To Start From The Beginning. So This Is My Clean Slate, The Beginning To My Empire And Career... The Nu BLK.

Now That Thats Out The Way Hopefully Everyone Will Realize That When I First Started Blogging I Was About 18 Years Old And Now I'm 23, Even Though I Still Resemble A High School Student, My Writing And Dressing Have Gotten Better. Not To Say That I'm Not Experimenting With Different Fabrics And Prints But I Kind Of Sort Of Have An Idea Of How I Want To Represent Myself. 

I Wore This Fit To A Friend's Birthday Dinner At Beauty & Essex. Lovely Place. Free Champagne. Ok Food. Now That I Think About It Though I Had Too Much Champagne And  Mixed Drinks So Don't Take My Word For It. However, This Place Is Beautiful So The Experience Is Worth The Money I Always Seem To Spend In Excess For Small Portions Of Food. Not Quite The Best Money I Ever Spent But Buyer's Remorse Didn't Kick In So I Recommend It To Others.

Forever 21 Sweat Shirt, Thrift Find Skirt, Vintage Find Purse

Its Going To Be A Fun Ride, I Promise...

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Photos Courtesy Of Corey Aaron

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