
“La Sape” is a unique movement based in Congo that unites fashion-conscious men who are ready to splurge money they don’t really have on designer clothes. Dressing in stark contrast with their surroundings, these elegant ambiance-makers become true local celebrities… but this fame comes at a price. Continue reading
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1/6/17 O&A NYC IT’S SATURDAY (EXTRA) FASHION: Balenciaga Menswear Spring/Summer 2018

Balenciaga Menswear designer Demna Gvasalia professed to wanting his latest collection to seem almost as if the family involvement was sheer happenstance, hardly fashion at all. “There is nothing more beautiful than seeing young dads with their kids,” he said. “This collection began with looking at a lot of pictures of them.” The casting wasn’t difficult, he added. “We just asked our usual models whether they had kids.” Continue reading
1/6/18 O&A NYC IT’S SATURDAY- FASHION: Dolce & Gabbana Women’s Spring/Summer 2018- Milan Fashion Week

The Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2018 Beauty look, presented on September 24 at Milan Fashion Week, was inspired by the Queen of Hearts. Continue reading
1/5/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Raf Simons’s Blade Runner Spring/Summer 2018 Collection
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Raf Simons‘s latest seasonal offerings are now available to preorder.Originally debuting during New York Fashion Week, the dystopian-like pieces walked alongside a set paying homage to a small Chinatown locality in New York City’s Lower East Side district dominated by red and blue neon lights coupled with a rain and smoke machine. Continue reading
1/5/18 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez AUTOMOBILE: 1991 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition Is Selling For $360,000
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr

Lamborghini Countach is a rear mid engined,V12 Sportscar produced by Italian car manufacturer Lamborghini from 1974 to 1990. It is one of the exotic designs conceptualized by Italian Design house Bertone, which pioneered and popularized the sharply angled Italian Wedge design language. Continue reading
1/5/18 O&A NYC SHALL WE DANCE FRIDAY: Manon- The Royal Ballet- Antoinette Sibley and Anthony Dowell (1982)

Manon, choreographed by Sir Kenneth MacMilan, was his second three-act ballet as artistic director of the Royal Ballet. He based his scenario on the 1731 novel by the Abbé Prévost, L’Histoire du Chevalier des Grieux et de Manon Lescaut. MacMilan had chosen Antoinette Sibley as Manon and Anthony Dowell as Des Grieux, giving them both a copy of Prévost’s novel to read in preparation for their roles. Continue reading
1/5/17 O&A NYC THE MORNING FUNNIES: Beauty And The Beat Boots by Todrick Hall

In Beauty And The Beat Boots Bella get the rainbow tour of the city. Lot’s of morning gaiety courtesy of Bodrick Hall. Continue reading
1/4/18 O&A NYC FOOD- IT’S TIME FOR COMFORT FOOD!: Ground Turkey Italian Sloppy Joes

With ground turkey swapped in for beef and an Italian flair. WARNING: these Sloppy Joes are super addicting.
INGREDIENTS
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 lb. ground turkey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
2 c. marinara
4 hoagies or Italian rolls
4 slices provolone
Freshly chopped Italian parsley
DIRECTIONS
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook, 5 minutes. Add ground turkey, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and cook until golden and no longer pink, 6 to 7 minutes.
Add marinara and stir until coated, then let simmer until slightly thickened, 8 minutes.
Heat broiler. Spoon ground turkey mixture onto hoagies and top with provolone, then broil until cheese is melty, 2 to 3 minutes.
Garnish with Italian parsley and serve.
1/4/18 THROWBACK THURSDAY: Love Unlimited – It May Be Winter Outside (but in my heart it’s spring)


On 22 April 1974 Love Unlimited (also known for singing backing vocals for Barry White) performed It May Be Winter Outside (but in my heart it’s spring) on TopPop, the Dutch version of Top of the Pops (AVRO television) Glodean James, the singer in the middle in video and right in photo, was married to Barry White at that time. Continue reading
1/3/18 O&A NYC WITH WALESTYLEZ HIP HOP WEDNESDAY: Migos & Marshmello – Danger from Bright: The Album


Migos is a group formed in 2009. The trio is composed of three Hip Hop artist, known by their stage names Quavo, Offset and Takeoff. Migos released their commercial debut single Versace. Continue reading




