Change IV A Dollar

TUESDAY TUESDAY TUESDAY TUESDAY TUESDAY

So, here’s the thing. I’m not sure if all, or any, of you realize the magnitude of the situation we’re in right now. HISTORY—like what’s in the books that all of us had to read in high school—is being made. We have the opportunity to vote the first Black president into office. And not only is it in our lifetime, it’s TUESDAY. Everyone, especially black people, complain how we’re at the bottom of the political food chain. Well now is the chance to be proactive about it. You’ve heard this before, I’m sure. So what’s the problem? I don’t hear nearly as many people geeked about going to vote on Tuesday as I do about So and So’s Halloween Party. This is so much bigger than you. This is about your kids, and your grandkids and allowing them to have better opportunities than you. I’m sure you’ve watched one of those documentaries on slavery, or violence against blacks in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Those people died…DIED… for us to have the opportunities we have today. So I don’t think it’s a huge inconvenience to ask you just to go VOTE. I can guarantee you that Barack will do more for you than any party promoter, club owner, etc. And if the only reason you’re voting for Barack is because he’s black—from an ethical standpoint, go and watch at least a speech or two on YouTube. He’s not some shuck and jive nigga. He’s a very educated, well-spoken, passionate, and qualified candidate. Also, instead of being so concerned with your Halloween costumes—be sure you know what you can and cannot wear at the polls. Nothing endorsing any candidates can be worn—no tee shirts, no hats, no pins, etc. . So go vote. Yeah it’s going to be cold and yeah the lines will be long. Whatever. I don’t see the lines at the club getting any shorter. They want you to get discouraged; they want to be able to prove that we don’t deserve to vote because even when we have the opportunity to change the world, we won’t. That’s the end of my rant, I’ll get off my soapbox now.

Surplus Dope Stuff

Big Sean mixtape coming soon.
Big Sean "Getcha Some" video coming sooner.

Vid Pick

Only one of the GREATEST players ever...

I get chills everytime. Literally, every damn time.

Dope Shoe Blog

Oh Karl Lagerfeld..the things you do to me.






Azzedine Alaia Pony Skin Platform Shoes


Christan Louboutin Snakeskin Stiletto Boots

I figure this is enough for this post. There is such a thing as
"too much of a good thing".

Vid Pick

Some guy on YouTube made this video for a Lupe track that I'm pretty sure was never released cause Pharrell produced it and used it for a track on NERD's latest album. But it's a dope Lupe track and video so kudos to this guy.

Change IV a dollar.

Soo..
I decided wanted donuts for breakfast, right?
Naturally, Krispy Kreme's.
Before I had realized it, I ate the whole half dozen.
Sigh.
After the damage had been done, I figured I should've looked at the nutritonal facts.
On the top of the box it said 0 grams Trans Fat so I figured,
"Hey! I'm good!"
But then, there they were, on the bottom of the box..taunting me.

190 calories per!
190 X 6 = 1,140 calories!
And that was all before 11am.
Good things my metabolism is on crack.

Dope Shoe Blog

Christian Louboutin Pumps
mmm...Fuchsia..


Snakeskin Flats
If you're going to do a flat, do it this way.


Gilfy Maison Leather Bootie

Dope Find(s) of the Day

Change IV a dollar.

So over the past few days, I've been journeying to some relatively odd places and dealing with some, even on a regular basis, weird people.

Photographs.

My big sister and some weirdo sitting next to her who kept jumping in the photo.


"Normal"

More Photographs.

and then we went to the Thankgiving Parade Preview. Which at age 20, was just as magical as it was when I was 8.


Yeah. me, Cora and the Monkey Man broke it all the way down.




Notice the name "Latonia" on Santa's list. Only in Detroit.
My city, my city.

Model Citizen

Everyone should be required to dress like

The Olsen sisters.


maybe this one.


or this one.

Dope Shoe Blog.

I don't know who made these, but they deserve a holiday.


and these.


and these.

Dope Find(s) of the Day

Yves Saint Laurent Luggage
I HATE packing, but i'd live out of a damn suitcase if I had these bad boys.


Dummy watch
I don't care that I could never tell you what time it was, I'd still be better than you.

Change IV a dollar.

So hello hello.

My name is Blue Skye, yes it's my real name so please don't ask me-I've been asked that question my entire life. I do a lot of things but primarily, I am the head designer and partner of Pompous Apparel. I'm also in the process of creating a non profit organization, writing two books and am working on being trilingual in Japanese, French, and English.
Oh and why Change IV a dollar? I consider myself a Perfect Imperfection of Complex Simplicity.

I'm really not all the weird, contrary to popular belief.
I just like what I like.

I'm about things that make me feel good and passionate. I'm about music; any kind that provokes emotion but especially hip hop, not to be confused with Rap. I'm talking about the kind of music where every other line rhymes even if they had to invent a word to make it fit. I'm about fashion more than absolutely anything, and not the cliche kind. I abhor trends, like when people wear those damn Stronger glasses that 'Ye wore in A VIDEO in EVERYDAY LIFE. If thats you, you look like a fool because everyone who isn't wearing them knows that they're not functional and you can't see. Dummy. Or those neck scarves or sunglasses in the club...sigh. No, I'm about the kind of fashion that's more like art; where your jaw drops and it was completely out of your control. I'm about love: whether it be through a mate, friendship, family whatever. I don't have much of those things but I have more than enough love in my life..♥. I'm about weird shit, like all the things you probably don't like cause you're afraid to. I live for that shit. I'm about NBA (KG is a god) and NFL..I'm about trying new things but not so much for the 'experience'. If it's not for the journey, it's just to be able to say I did it. I'm about learning new things and applying it in my life as much as possible. I'm about reciting quotes, green tea, Andy Warhol, and Marilyn Monroe. I'm about tattoos, piercings, and fuchsia. I wouldn't suggest sex, drugs, or insanity to anyone but they've worked out for me. I believe the safest place is out on a limb, and the worst thing anyone could do is say 'no'. I'm probably judging you, but don't take it personally. I'm not much of a crier but Remember the Titans gets me every damn time. I hate when people speak bad english and justify it by calling it "Ebonics". I can handle ignorance, but there's just no time for stupidity. Occasionally, i'll call people out but I usually try to prevent it; it just hurts feelings and ends with me explaining, by mathematic equation, how I am the consensus.
I'm an acquired taste, really.

I think that's enough.