Best Mimosas Everr!

Tale Thai Cuisine  
www.talerestaurant.com
501 Columbus Ave
86st Street (A,B,C,1,2 Trains)

Skimps & I discovered a spot on the Upper West Side that serves the BEST Mimosas! I was never really a fan of Thai food but their Fried Calamari appetizer and flavored mimosas are to die for! I had the pomegranate flavor and I had to get another one!

I also loved the ambiance of the restaurant. It was dimly lit, and had cool decorations. This is definitely some place I would eat again and again.

What I did during the HEAT WAVE : Nails & More

This has to be the best spot ever! On those hot, disgusting days last week in New York City, I needed to do anything to be in an air conditioned room. My twin and I decided to go get mani-pedis, so that we can some how feel fabulous & sexy in this heat.

Place: Nails & More
WHY ITS THE SPOT? Massage chairs, air conditioned, cool colors, $21 for a manicure/pedicure/10-minute massage!

Location: 267 Columbus Ave , between 72nd St & 73rd St (1,2,3 trains to 72nd Street)

Do GREAT Things..featuring Jamaal Thompson of Far Beyond Music Ent.

Your Life, Your Art BLOG  is a site that broadcasts dynamic individuals. This site would lose credibility if I did not feature Jamaal Thompson @tharealjamaal. Besides being one of the funniest people I know, he is the founder of Far Beyond Music Entertainment

http://www.farbeyondmusicent.blogspot.com/

www.Soundcloud.com/fbmartist

Natru Hi's Mixtape

What is Far Beyond Music? Far Beyond Music is appreciation for music and everything that surrounds it. Its consists of Natru Hi (artist), Faye (artist) and Christian Mar (Fashion Designer)... Its not just another label its an ode to music and its effect on life FBM includes a fashion line (Don Christian Laurence) which was created and is ran by Christian Mar...I created this brand in means of making music relevant and part of everyday life again because nowadays u really can't get in touch with most of the artist I just felt that the industry needed another empire that had it all music, fashion, entertainment, and did things in the community and that's where I feel me and my brand steps in at

What makes Far Beyond Music different than other labels?  What sets my label aside from any other is the fact I don't call it a label I think of it as a brand a way of life...also we're very family oriented and I think the bond I have wit my artist and different side affiliates is way different then labels that's out here.

What message do you want the label and artists to convey? The message I want my label and my artist to portray is that whatever it is you do go above and beyond it sounds cliche but if you take greatness a step or two further and touch on things others haven't it will put you on a different bracket whether it has to do wit music or just everyday life

Where do you see yourself and Far Beyond Music in 5 years?  In 5 yrs I see my brand as a household name...I want us to touch on the movie scene, fashion, education and beyond

Why did you want to go into the music industry? I always was deep into music growing up wit my older brothers era of music at 4 yrs old I knew the words to any slick rick song on as I got older I watch friends freestyle and I was always good with words so I would join in at lunch time and say a few punchlines that would have my classmates open...once I reached high school me and my boy Ralphy started Ghost Town records where we would destroy any1 at the lunch table...years later I was talking to my boy Chipz the General who already was in the game did a little stint wit Sony and I told him I wanted to start my own label not as a rapper but behind the scenes where I got to select my own artist and really bring music to where it was when I was growing up wit the Biggies, Pacs, Big L, mary j, donnel jones, dave hollister those type of artist were dominating the game...he told me that grinding for what u believe in pays off and linked me up wit some good people in the industry ever since then I never looked back

What has happened that has made you more secure in your success? I really felt like I had my place in the music industry when I dropped my artist Natru Hi 1st mixtape of my label...it didn't hit me until the mixtape was finished, cover was made and I heard him yell out Far Beyond Music on 1 of his songs it may seem minor to any1 else but it gave me a sense of achievement and with his skills and my mission for Far Beyond Music stood for I felt a sense of longevity...its still a shock to me when I have conversations with people like Jimi Kendrix (grammy nominated platinum super producer, Evan Brown (best emerging producer of the year nominee), Cook Carter ( Producer for Money Under Pressure Records) as well as other artist in the game like HeadCrack, Young B, Natasha Mosley, 40 Cal and others like its nothing...just 2 yrs ago I had a far fetched dream of being in the same bracket as the artist I only heard on the radio now I'm chillin wit the producers who gave them hits I appreciate everything that has come my way and what Chipz have done for me

Anything else you would like to add? I just want to tell any1 who is following their dreams to wake up and make it reality u only live once...stay on the lookout for Natru Hi sophomore mixtape, Faye debut mixtape, and a couple of big surprises and announcements coming real soon...Far Beyond Music

STYLE ICON: Jill Gross !

Age: 21

Hometown: Herkimer, NY
Occupation: Case planner in Foster Care

Interesting Facts: Jill has traveled to Kenya to work with orphans, interned with a lobbying firm in Washington DC; loves slam poetry! "Shoutout to Saul Williams!" (a slam poet)

Do you consider yourself a style icon? "I like to think so."

What makes Jill's style unique? "I use the current trends and do my best to combine with vintage accessories..something that is one of a kind. I always put together as many prints that I can. I think that controlled chaos is the best way to attract attention."

Jill's Hair!: My hair is my outlet. My profession me to dress pretty basic and I use my hair as a way to stand out in the crowd. It is a conversation starter. My hair shows my rebellious side."

What are your favorite trends and vintage accessory? "I love fall trends. The layered look with knee high riding boots. My favorite vintage accessory is big gaudy rings, and anything that sparkles."

Which body part do you like to accentuate the most? "I like to bring attention to my neck and shoulders usually a big chunky necklace will do the job."

Who is your favorite style icon? "Jackie O. because as I start my career I am trying to present a strong independent woman while maintaining an approachability which I think she does especially through fashion."

STYLE ICON: Kionnei Lyons !

Age: 22

Hometown: Bronx, NY

Interesting Fact(s): "I love to watch classic black and white movies; I turn guy clothing into cute girl clothes. I want to better the human race each day I am fortunate enough to be on this earth."

What makes Kionnei a style icon?: "I am not too into fashion designers because I feel the person who wears the clothes make it come to life. I do not look at it as style, I see it as a form of expression. I am a young lady full of complexities and I am fortunate enough to live in a city where it is normal to express yourself through clothing and it is not considered weird."

Who is your favorite fashion icon and why? "The people of New York City because it is so much originality and diversity walking these mean streets."

Kionnei's clothing store:  "Right now, ALL SAINTS, (http://www.us.allsaints.com/) although I can not afford it. I go in that store and I see bits and pieces of me. It goes from raw chick from the Bronx to straight off the runway. But until my pockets are fat I will stick to thrift stores and making old clothes into something funky!"

Kionnei's advice to women: "accentuate legs, legs and more legs! My grandmother had the BEST legs in Harlem! I am blessed to have them passed down. Legs are flirty and sensual. I truly encourage women to wear whatever they feel and be unapologetic about it. Who run the world???"

Summer Night Spots: '1 2 3 Burger Shot Beer'

' 1 2 3 Burger Shot Beer '
http://www.123burgershotbeer.com/

Located on 738 10th Ave btwn. 50th & 51st Street (1, A, C, E trains to 50th Street)

Why is it good for summer nights (besides what the name implies)? 100oz Beer Tube or $30

*Tuesday Night Special: Beer Tube, 10 sliders (bite size burger, good for buzzed eating), & your choice of fries for $42.95

*$2 SHOTS in various fun flavors & jello shots! (try the 'Do Me Again' flavor: tequila, strawberry pucker, grapefruit juice) 

Name: LeTrice "Tee"

Age: 21

Hometown: Bronx, NY

Interesting Fact:  "I am a dancer." (Has ballet slippers tattooed on her left calf)

"I liked the atmosphere. The great thing is that they have different types of shots. I had the 'XXX' '(blueberry vodka, raspberry liquor, grapefruit juice, energy)

New York Character: COBB!

Who: Cobb, 25, Aspiring Adult Animator (not what you think)

Hometown: Alexandria, VA

Interesting Fact: deeply enjoys comics

Important to note: When I first met Cobb, he gave me a brief history on comic books. Also, I could not stop saying his name, COBB!

Why Cobb wants to be an animator: "for the purpose of telling the comic stories that I grew up on in a new medium. I would like to make superhero cartoons for a mature audience. I feel that only in this form can there be the proper freedoms given to fully tell a story.

He will do this by "blending the correct emotional spectrum with terrific action sequences without the worry of it being too intense or obscure for younger audiences. I already know how to draw and write, now I just nee to figure out how to make those drawings come to life."

New York Character: The French Firefighter

Who: Emmanuel, 23, Aspiring Firefighter

Hometown: "Here and there. Born here, raised in Strasbourg, France. Have travelled a lot. I have lived in New York for approximately a year."

Interesting Fact: He considers himself asocial and "does not care for anything the general population likes"

With that said, I had to ask what he actually liked about New York, after moving here to become apart of FDNY.

What he likes most about living in New York City: "The fact that it literally never sleeps. There are so many 24/7 spots, and you can get access to pretty much everything at any time of night in Manhattan. I also like how anything is possible here, good and bad."

He made sure to mention what he dislikes the most about living in New York City:

• "too many people live here"
• "the excessive American lifestyle"
• "New Yorkers are obnoxious"

Aren't French people obnoxious too? "No. We are just a proud people."

Madison's 'Let Loose & Fun' Spot !

Name: Patricia R, 21, Creative Director
Hometown: Bronx, NY
Favorite Night Spot: Coyote Ugly Saloon, NYC (1, L trains)
Location: 153 First Ave between 9th & 10th Streets

Why: I had so much fun! My coworker would go there after work, every Thursday. She always asked me to go with her. I finally agreed to go and had the time of my life! At first I was not sure if I could really let loose enough to dance on the bar. She would say that there was no way that I could go the Coyote Ugly bar and not dance on the bar. PBRs are only $2 and if you dance on the bar the hot bartenders usually give you a FREE SHOT OF VODKA. It felt so good to drink with the girls, flirt with CUTE boys, dance on the bar and just really let loose, especially after work. That is not a place that I would go to every week but definitely when I need to let go of some stress and just have FUN.

Memorable Moment: I was on my 6th or 7th beer and I was finally drunk enough to get up there. I bumped my head on the pipe (embarassing). Me and my coworker just laughed and dance the night away!