#TheCopyCat Vol. 1: Denim On Denim

Denim On Denim!

All denim all the time! Denim on denim has recently exploded on the street style scene. 

Beyonce, Rihanna, Cameron Diaz, and Miranda Kerr are amongst a few A-List celebrities that have been spotted in all denim. While some may be hesitant to dress in head-to-toe in one look. I'll tell you how to pull off these looks right and where to shop for less.

When it comes to fabric, denim reigns supreme. Always cool, versatile in nature and unlike other fads, denim will never fade. 

What is the secret to pulling off the look?

The secret is about balance and knowing your body and flattering your shape. When wearing denim on denim, lighter shades draw attention to the body parts they cover, while darker denim creates a slimming effect. So depending if you are top heavy or bottom heavy choosing the right shade of demin will hide your problem areas or excentuate they areas you want to draw attention to! 

What is the most common mistake?

 The most common mistake is picking denim that is all the same wash & weight. Also, don't over accessoize with busy statement pieces, your outfit is already a bold statement! 

#NowPlaying: The Game feat. Various Artist x Don't Shoot (Mike Brown Tribute)

Unless you have been living under a rock you know that the city of Ferguson, MO has in some sense turned into a war zone after the shooting of an unarmed teen by the name of Michael Brown who had his hands up in the air before he was killed by a police officer. Mike Brown's family and the entire city has received a huge outpouring of support from the celeb realm, the hip hop sector to be more specific. Today Compton rapper The Game teamed up with a bunch of his industry heavy hitters and released a tribute track to not only show a united front on the issue but also raise money for the battle the teen's family will face in court. Prayers are up from everyone here to the city of Ferguson. Our hope is that order is restored safely and justice is served. Download link for the track is below. What do you think?

 CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

-@InTheMixxer

#ForTheGirlWho.... Dating, Friendships, and Talking About Jesus

"I'm a kingdom Chic"... "Child of the most high God"... "I don't drink"... "I'm not having sex"... "I want a God fearing man"... These are all confessions that I have been making recently. I've been saved almost all of my life but I did not always feel comfortable talking about my religion publicly. So does that mean I don't truly believe in it? I have friends of many different faiths, Christians, Muslims,  and Jews you name it, who had no problem telling me about what they believe in. If I were being 100% honest I would say that I was afraid of being that "debbie downer" or "buzz kill" that sounded "too preachy" but over the last year I have grown closer to God than I have ever been in my entire 25 years on this earth. Now everyone might not believe in the same God that I believe in, however each religion does have it's particular way of living. So my question is, how do you transition from living one way to another?

For me it was something that has become easier and easier as the day goes by. For me it has been the fact that I have been super consistent in going to church and surrounding myself with people who are already living the way that I want to live that has allowed me to have the confidence to even write this post. It all starts with yourself. 

#StuffWeLove: 'Dior: Strip Club Diaries #1' by Keshia 'Dior' Floyd

A few years ago when I first started blogging I met a blogger out of Miami by the name of Dior. A few months after I had been networking with her I took a trip to Miami for the first time, met up with her and she took very good care of my friend and I. Helped us get a nice hotel, showed us around, even picked us up when we went out. Over dinner one night I had the opportunity to pick her brain and I soon discovered that this woman was much more than a blogger. She was in every sense of the word a "hustler." I was having dinner with one of the top promoters in the city! In the hour that we sat there she changed my whole perspective of strippers and even plastic surgery. The most interesting thing I learned about her is that she is a former dancer (exotic dancer) turned entrepreneur and now she can add author to her resume. 'Dior: Strip Club Diaries #1' is Dior's unfiltered autobiography of her life before, during, and after her time on the stage. I recently got a chance to catch up with the author to talk about her very first book! Check it out.

#ForTheGirlWho... Dating and Celibate

Ok, so recently I made the decision to take the vow of celibacy. For me the decision was partly religious based and also partly based on the fact that I suck at being able to tell a man's intentions. So instead of beating around the big sexual elephant that is in the room when it comes to dating, I figure it's easier to talk about celibacy versus leading someone on. Its been about two months now and I have to say that so far its really not that bad. Of course my girlfriends had slick remarks about my decision because I haven't really been dating. "Soon as you get close to someone that vow is going right out of the window!" Way to have faith in me right? Well although I've contemplated this decision many times before, I'm in this one for the long haul. So I figured I'd share what has been the most effective in this process.

Introducing... '#OnAir with InTheMixxer'

I'm back on the airwaves! That's right, I've worked so hard to get back on the air and I couldn't be more excited about it. This time, this show, is 100% me! Introducing "#OnAir with InTheMixxer" Tuesday and Thursday nights from 10pm-12am on HIPHOPHIGHLIGHTS.COM HipHopHighlights is an online based station that can be accessed from your PC or mobile phone. Click listen live from your PC or download the TuneIn app and search HipHopHighlights. Have an android? Download the exclusive HipHopHighlights mobile app found in the android market, and if you love iTunes radio we're on there too!

#OnAir is a late night show designed to bring the essence of INTHEMIXXER.COM to the airwaves mixed in with mainstream and indie music as well as the personality you all know and love! ME! The first month has been amazing with nonstop interviews with people like Amir Driver (aritst), Mike Lambert (personal trainer), the Cardinal Cloth crew (clothing line), and more! If you would like to be featured on an episode of #OnAir send me a detailed email with your brand information to INTHEMIXXER@CRCDJS.COM and make sure you are tuned in!

-@InTheMixxer

#HigherLearningDC

So here's and update with me. I haven't been blogging much because I have literally been SWAMPED with work. But trust me that's a very good thing. I'm back on the airwaves (internet airwaves but thats where I flourish lol)! I'll get into all of those details in my next post.

At the end of this year I will be relocated from Virginia Beach to Southern Maryland (about 30 mins outside of Washington, DC) and because of the fact that i will be so close to a major metropolitan area I have been making trips back and forth to do as much networking as possible before I make the move. Last weekend I attended an event in the SouthWest area of DC called "Higher Learning DC." It was a networking/showcase event that brought out vendors and artist from all over the east cost to get together. What made this event especially unique was the venue. It was held at a church turned art gallery called the "Blind Whino." This place was AMAZING inside and out. Everywhere you looked, there was art. On the walls, no literally, the walls were covered in grafiti and artwork from artist all over. The concept is really dope actually. You can see the building a few blocks down the street the colors are so bold and bright. It kind of changes the whole dynamic of the neighborhood.  I've never really been an art buff but I could really appreciate the work that I saw hanging on the walls in the different rooms throughout the building.