http://www.aliyaleekong.com/

For my foodies. I, myself, have been learning how to cook. However, my Marcus Samuelsson book is not very user friendly for an inspired novice. Aliya (on the other hand) is beautiful and makes DIY dishes. She is very passionate about cooking, and even more so about the cultural importance that cooking has on all of our lives. Stimulate your senses and visit her blog. Know her name, love her star.

A few words from Aliya:

For me, the restaurant, travel, and lifestyle aspects I describe create the story line – the why and how for the dishes I develop. They will span the gamut from a stage at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Europe to an interesting local bodega in Crown Heights, Brooklyn or a unique photographer of indigenous people to exploring spice bazaars in North Africa.

I come from a multi-cultural upbringing – Indian, Pakistani, East African, and, of course, American – and I am constantly influenced by the cultures I encounter. I would say my style of cooking is American, signifying that American cuisine is subject to interpretation, to personal reinvention. My food honors my American sensibilities and simultaneously pays homage to the flavors and traditions of a variety of ethnicities.

The bruv NSR may be one of the most charismatic, talented artists I’ve encountered in a few years. This track is a funny interpretation of Llyod Banks – Beamer, Benz or Bentley. Check back here for more from NSR. You may even catch me make a guest appearance in a video.

Designed by Ryan David Francis, an Industrial Design Student at the California College of the Arts. His aim in the design was to create a camera that focuses on how people hold cameras:

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Alban does a great job with this ruck sack in black. They are out of stock but if you could buy one you would pick it up here.

props Inventory

Italian furniture innovator Natuzzi wants you to plug in your iPod and steps into integrated modern & furniture technology. You can look at the details here.

props Trendir

“2008 I had a dream to chase, I told all my friends all the money I would make. They doubted me gave the lemonade face, two years later how that lemonade taste?” – Wally.Vega

This dude is going to be big. Please familiarize yourself. Vega’s In The House coming soon.

About Vega:

“I am humanitarian hidden in a musicians clothes. So my music is racing against time to change the world. I write for that person that I’ll never meet, who’s two tears away from defeat.”

@WallyVega

Youtube.com/user/IamWallyVega

Robert Geller’s has had a rise to fame in the fashion industry similar to that of Drake in the music industry. Geller’s Lil’ Wayne is Marc Jacobs and today he is on the money with this two-tone plum and black waistcoat. It has an all-weather feel due to the 60% linen fabric make. The design is versatile as well, making a good pairing with a button down shirt or premium cotton tee. The good folks over at BlackBird can help you get fitted here.

props hipstr

The Hello Wall from wasted spaces on Vimeo.

This wall reminds me of something that came up during a brainstorm session at one of my past agencies. The Hello Wall is an interactive experience that allows the consumer (person) to control their experience. This could be modified in so many different ways, i.e., puzzles, games, mazes, etc. Cheers to my friends in the UK for this effort. More on the above video, below.

Background

Wasted Spaces commissioned London-based artist duo Hellicar & Lewis to develop The Hello Wall.

The installation went live this Monday, March 8th. It uses Twitter to let the public interact with the huge wall projection on Wembley High Road.

Until Sunday March 14th, you can get interact with this live artwork by Tweeting commands to @thehellowall. You can use shapes (triangles, squares, circles), commands (more, less, shake) or just say hello@thehellowall.

The project is part of a 50-meter high outdoor video installation on Wembley High Road. In the past 5 weeks the installation has showcased international and home-grown artists including Rafael Rozendaal, David Szakaly, Robert Hodgin and currently, Hellicar & Lewis.

Wally Vega is an enigmatic character out of Ohio. He represents an irreverent style of Hip-Hop that has FINALLY been embraced by the mainstream. However, he goes DUMB on this track. As I look out of my Brooklyn apartment’s window, the sun is shining. Indeed this son of Ohio is shining, too. With an upcoming EP pending release, the streets and internets now know, “Vega’s in the house!”

The Wally Vega season has just begun…

Download Vega’s “Lemonade” Remix here