Headed home for a little vacation -

"I'm heading back to Miami for a little r&r and will not be updating the site for a little while. I will still be reachable via Twitter @Prettyboy_b & BBM, but will not be blogging. Thank you for the continued support, and enjoy reading any of the great post from the past.....Saludos -

Oh and btw - #LETSGOHEAT !


Who Hatin NOW !?!?!? Didded on em!

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What REALLY happen to Ken....


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Random shot.


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#Nowplaying - @liltunechi - No Ceilings

Has to be one of the best Mix-tapes of all time!

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DOPEASSWALLPAPER -


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MIDNIGHT RELEASE OF WOLF GREY AIR JORDAN 5 – Friday the 13th Movie Night


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Richard Mille RM 033 Watch With Arabic Numeral Dial


I recently wrote about the new for 2011 ultra thin RM 033 watch here. My hands-on review showed you the version of the RM 033 (RM033) with the Roman numeral dial. As promised, here is an exclusive look at the RM 033 with an Arabic numeral dial. The face is cleaned up and large Richard Mille style Arabic numerals are placed at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock placements. Personally, I think this is the best look for the RM 033. It will come in the same 45.7mm wide by 6.30mm thick case available in 18k red or white gold, as well as platinum. Inside the watch is a really great looking automatic movement with a micro rotor. According to Richard Mille this RM 033 with Arabic numeral dial will be available in November 2011. See the link to the previous article for more tech specs and pricing.


Written by Mr. Ariel Adams - aBlogtoRead.com, trusted independent watch media.
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Happy Cinco De Mayo !


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@kanyewest & George Condo Silk Scarves


Kanye West and George Condo - the artist who produced his cover artwork - have teamed up with M/M (Paris) to release a series of silk scarves featuring a selection of artwork from his album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Five designs were created in total, each with a very limited run of just 100. "The five designs include a take on the album's cover (Phoenix); a crowned, perhaps Kanye-esque head stuck with a sword (Power); two screaming faces (Face and Priest); and the Ballerina." 

The French-made scarves will be available through Colette from Monday 9 May.

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Got Purp?





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Esuoh House by Hofman and Brown Architects

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“We want you to re-invent the Yallingup holiday house, create a retreat from the everyday, a destination in itself, a getaway where you can watch a movie under the stars or sun yourself on a daybed by the pool, a striking and sophisticated ‘bunker’ that is out of the ordinary”.
This was the brief from the clients for their 2009m2  site in the heart of the south-west wine region of Western Australia.  The design intent was to create a simple dwelling that exudes a resort ambience with a contemporary feel and a blend of style and comfort.  The owners wanted a private retreat to suit their family with two children, a place to share with friends, a house with a difference in the luxury holiday rental market.
The site is set within bushland and connects to public open space to the east.  The aim was to enjoy the connection with the adjacent bush landscape while also creating a more private “internal” connection to the outdoors, with a protected north-east “outdoor room” incorporating the plunge pool and outdoor cinema, framed by the enclosing stone walls.
The materials palette was chosen for it’s robustness, ease of maintenance, environmental performance and local flavour.  The stabilised rammed limestone walls are a warm grey and combine with the waxed dado plaster, polished concrete, aluminium, glass and stone, to form a restrained but textural language for the project.
Linear in plan, the single level house comprises 8 bays of 3.6 metre wide, each separated by stabilized rammed earth blade walls.  The single low pitched skillion roof collects rainwater, as the only source of water for the house.  The fully glazed north elevation is shaded by a full length “verandah” that provides an indoor/outdoor transition space for the living room and each of the four bedrooms.  The south, west and east elevations are predominantly solid earth walls with strategically placed “punched” openings to frame views and capture breeze.  Maximum solar access, effective cross ventilation and high levels of natural daylight provide an environmentally responsive habitat.
As an integral part of the planning strategy, the linear form allowed every room to have a northern outlook, with the living zone at the east end and bedrooms to the west end.  Three of the bedrooms are queen rooms, with the end room a kids bunk and play room.  The house successfully accommodates a large group of adults or two families with children, with a happy balance of privacy and community.
Since completion, Esuoh has been almost fully booked as a luxury holiday retreat.  The extremely positive guest reviews are testament to the fact that the owners have provided a unique and sophisticated destination, that is, indeed “out of the ordinary”.
Visit the Hofman and Brown Architects website – here.
Photography by Chantel Concei

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TWO-TONED TALL ANKLE BOOT - from Zara



Get yours today @ 99.90 USD from Zara.com

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Jay-Z Tells Kanye He Needs To “Focus” So Their Album Can Finally Drop


Click the title for more on the story. Via Bossip.

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Morning motivation via Heavy Hitters.


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BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930 another look


BlackBerry's new QWERTY phone, Bold 9900 and 9930. The BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 (aka the Bold Touch) will run BlackBerry OS 7, features a 2.8'' touch screen, 1.2GHz processors, 8 GB of onboard memory and a five megapixel camera that can shoot 720p video. The 9900 will run 4G via HSPA+ connectivity, while the 9930 is RIM's world version with dual-band CDMA and quad-band GSM.

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S T A N C E - FatAss


Via. SpeedHunters
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@Suite143Lounge, @Finesselife - The Art of Partying - 5.6.11


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Morning motivation via Heavy Hitters.


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Vans True White 106 Vulcanized


Vans have released a new all-white version of their 106 Vulcanized shoe called the "True White". The light colour scheme combined with an all-canvas breathable upper makes this a the perfect, sweat-free shoe for summer and can be picked up from £38.


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Get Checked!


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BeerStat App


It’s probably not much of a secret that we enjoy beer.  Heck, we’ve featured ways to transport a sixer on your bike, how you can wash yourself with soap made of beer and more bottle openers than you could even fit in your kitchen.  We’re not even 100% sure if this isn’t the first sign of having a problem.  Now, rarely do we go out and actually spend money on apps – we immediately look at the highest rated freebies - but in the case of BeerStat we’ll gladly shell out one hard-earned (debatable) dollar.   BeerStat basically keeps tabs on your tabs – How much you’ve spent, how many calories you’ve consumed, how much do you average on a day-to-day basis, etc.  Come on, you can spare one bartender tip for this wealth of information. $1
$1    Check It Out

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So you want to own a Bugatti huh?

True Cost of Bugatti Veyron Ownership 



Owning a supercar takes a lot more green than most people realize. Beyond the initial six to seven figure number, you’ve also got to consider your down payment, financing, insurance, and maintenance costs. Let’s take a look at how much it really costs to own a Bugatti Veyron.

Bugatti Veyron 16.4 ($1.4 mil)
Veyron ownership begins with a $360,000 down payment that is wired to the Bugatti bank in France. This is a formality to put a reserve on the car. Once the transfer has been complete, a French security firm begins a thorough background check. This is to make sure the buyer is good for the remaining $1.04 million dollars, which can be spread out for the next five years at 10% APR financing. Once the check is completed successfully, the buyer has to pay the shipping charges for the car to be crated from France, which averages around $40,000.

To keep yourself and Bugatti protected, insurance will be a necessity at around $2,500 a month for the 16.4 model. When all is said and done, you will pay about $1.8 million, which is around $400,000 less than the upper echelon Super Sport. However, let’s say you’ve decided to lease for the time being. For the first payment, which will be due a couple weeks after you’ve taken delivery, you would owe around $24,000. At this price, the owner is only given a yearly allowance of 2,500 miles. If you go over this, penalties add up quickly.

Bugatti Veyron Super Sport ($2.2 mil)
However, we might as well go all the way to the top with the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, starting around $2.2 million. The buyer still has to come up with a $360,000 down payment, endure a rigorous back ground check, and shell out the delivery costs from France. With taxes and all the other hidden fees out of the way, you could be looking at $2.6 mil just to get it out the door. But who has that kind of money lying around, so you decide to finance it.

A five year loan with a 10% APR will cost you around $42,000 a month, practically twice the price of admission for the 16.4. On top of this, expect around $20,000 for routine maintenance, $7000 for gas, and $10,000 for auto detailing every year. Every 10,000 miles Bugatti recommends the wheels and tires should be replaced at $50,000 a set. A climate controlled, high security garage is also recommended, bringing maintenance costs up to as much as $300,000 a year.

With insurance premiums over $3,000 for the Super Sport, your final price with everything said and done would be a minimum of $3.3 million. And that’s just for the first five years.

Better shake that piggy bank just a little bit harder!

 


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Details on how Bin Laden was caught....



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