I love men that wear real shirts to the club. Add a tie to the mix and I might want to marry you. This look though, I would want a divorce. I can’t tell but there seems to be some sort of print on his tie that is making me not like it even though I really like the shade of pink. I really wish he would take off the eagle vest and tuck in his shirt.

I really wonder what his pants looked like. If anyone finds a pic of his whole look please send it to us at submissions@mirrorimagemag.com

written by urbandiva

Dear Readers,

I am coming to you today from the top of my soap box. (Give me a minute to be lifted up) Okay, I’m settled now. We MUST, I repeat MUST, do something about this disaster that is taking over nightlife. Flip-flops in the club as shoes!!! When did it become the “IN” thing to wear to the club that which one wears to the corner store?

Now I know that flip-flops have stepped their game up over the years. I myself own over 20 pairs, in different colors, styles and materials. Really, it is kind of amazing how many different ways they can market the same shoe. I have flip-flops that I have paid $1 for and flip-flops that I have paid over $40 on. Yet I won’t be caught in the club wearing any of them. That is not to say that I have never brought a pair in my bag (or a friend’s bag when mine is too small) but that is for after I leave the club and do the drunken walk to the car not for while I’m getting my drink and my two step on inside of the club.

I went out to a few spots last night and was very disappointed in what women were considering appropriate footwear. I’ll give it that flats are very trendy this summer but there is a difference between flats & flip-flops. And even still I believe flats are great for shopping, lunching, bbqing and hanging out during the day but once night falls it is time to make a change.

Footwear can make or break an outfit. And last night I saw waaaaaaaay too many outfits that were borderline end up broken. I know that my whole disposition changes when I throw on a sexy pair of stilettoes. Does that not happen for all my stylish sisters? Gentlemen, doesn’t a fly pair of heels grab your attention?

I’m asking you to join me in the ANTI FLIP FLOP MOVEMENT. Ladies, pledge to step your shoe game up when you go out at night. Gentlemen, pledge not to give these flip-flop femmes any added attention. Let’s bring back the IMAGE we want to nightlife. Let’s bring back the days of taking hours to get ready and really looking like we care when we go out.

Please bring your “A” game or stay home. Oh, and fellas, don’t think you’re off of the hook. Leave the white tees as undershirts and stop thinking they’re a fashion statement. Do you even know why that trend started?

Style & Smooches
Urban Diva

written by urbandiva

Here’s another for the almost doesn’t count category. We really need to consider making that a section in itself! This is a beautiful dress and a beautiful smile. Sadly, that is the extent of the praise I have for this outfit. The black belt takes away from the dress. the accessories clash, and what is going on with the make up bag doubling as a purse?

written by urbandiva

Yes, August is around the corner. You’ve already analyzed your summer and what’s left of it. O.K, so you probably did not do all the things you’ve wanted to do with the price of gas causing a ripple effect on the cost of everything, except for clothing. Sweat shops around the world, we in America thank you. To make up for the bad joke, I’m encouraging you to read: Sweatshop Warriors by Miriam Ching Yoon Louie. Thank you, for allowing me to clense my conscious.

In any case, the summer is not over. In my world, it doesn’t end until there’s snow on the ground. If you don’t get snow, then your summer doesn’t end until the bleach blondies stop going to the beach for their regular tanning sessions. Here’s a list of festivals and concert series, you might want to crash before it’s over!

Caribana – Toronto 8/1/2008-8/3/2008

Lollapalooza Chicago, Illinois 8/1-8/3/2008

Kanye West
Gnarls Barkley
Lupe Fiasco & more

Rock the Bells

Sat 8/2 - Miami, FL - Bicentennial Park
Sun 8/3 - New York, NY - Jones Beach Amphitheatre
Sat 8/9 - San Bernardino, CA - Glen Helen Pavilion
Sat 8/16 - San Francisco, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre
Sat 8/23 - Denver, CO - Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
Sat 9/6 - George, WA - The Gorge Amphitheatre
Nas, Most Def, Method Man, Redman, Raekwon, Ghostface, De La Soul, Rakim & more

All Points West Music Festival 8/8-8/10 Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ

The Line-Up?

A bunch of people you’ve probably have never heard of. However, The Roots and Ben Harper are scheduled to perform.

Virgin Mobile Festival 8/9/2008- 8/10/2008

Featured urban artists: Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Lil Wayne and dozens of rock/pop artists

Central Park, NYC Summer Stage

8/1/2008 Traditional Brazilian dance and capoeira meet Latin rhythms, jazz, tap, and body percussion.

8/2/2008 Roy Hargrove-The growing legend and band leader stages a cool summer’s night of jazz-influenced rhythms and soulful blends.

8/3/2008 A day of performances that bring urban funk, soul, and R&B into the sunlight. Presented in association with Giant Step.

8/12/2008 Jill Scott/Wyclef Jean

Voodoo Festival, New Orleans 10/24-10-26

Lil Wayne
Erykah Badu
Wyclef Jean
Lupe Fiasco
Joss Stone

written by Invisible Poet

Planning to do some international shopping? You may want to defer the European get-away for a few months, atleast until the dollar bounces back. Interpretation:

The LV that might have cost $1000 a couple of years ago is now about $1600, yet the prices in Europe haven’t gone up. The old American standard just haven’t lived up to the Euro.

If you can’t shake the bug, check out the Fashion District in Italia and the Designer Outlets in Europe.

written by Invisible Poet