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2011-03-16T21:14:00.000-04:00

Dear Readers -

Thank you so much for supporting us over these past couple of years. We appreciate your readership / views / comments and think the world of you. We decided to take it up a notch so to speak - we moved our blog over to http://www.ladieslotto.com while awaiting the launch of our new WEBSITE!!!!

Please visit us at http://www.ladieslotto.com and update your subscription feeds.

Thank you again for reading our musings. We hope to continue our kick ass perspective on culture as well as grow into a more active role.

XOXO,

Ladies Lotto

PARTY WITH STYLECASTER AT SXSW 2011!

2011-03-15T19:47:00.000-04:00

StyleCaster Presents Hit The Lights

Saturday, March 19th, 2011 @ 1 PM

Cheer Up Charlie's
1104 East 6th Street
Austin, TX 78702

All ages, 21+ to drink

Free w/ RSVP: Rsvp@StyleCaster.com

Artists: Dan Deacon, Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Heavy Hawaii, Dirty Beaches, Diamond Rings, Writer, Manhattan Murder Mystery, Austra, We Are Enfant Terrible, Computer Magic, TV Girl and Superhumanoids

Don't forget to tweet @StyleCaster with #AustinHTL at the event!

To see all the latest SXSW coverage from StyleCaster, be sure to visit http://www.stylecaster.com/topics/38873/sxsw-music-festival!

Women's History Month: Labels and Identities

2011-03-08T22:22:00.000-05:00

As American society becomes more diverse and integrated, pressure and discomfort remains when talking about racial and ethnic differences and designations. President Obama's background and ancestry has brought a lot of discussion and sometimes confusion..."Why does he say he's Black when he's bi-racial?"

I self-identify as a woman of color. As a "mixed" or biracial woman, it has been a comfortable label and I've often felt that it's clearer when people ask or I have to explain. But I've never known the origin of the term "women of color," or honestly thought about it how the term came to be.

In the above clip, Loretta Ross, reproductive justice founder and National Coordinator of the Sistersong Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, discusses the origins of the phrase "women of color" and the difference between political identity and biological identity. The designation "women of color" was a political strategy not just cavalier terminology. It was a call to action demonstrating the power and strength in numbers of voices of marginalized women. She asks us to think about our reasons for holding onto specific identities.

Watching this clip I'm reminded of the importance of knowing our history as women in this country and all over the world so that we have some proper context to what's happening in our current lives as "modern" women. It also reinforces the idea that women working together are a force to be reckoned with!

That's ALLEGRI: Serving Up Fashion and Food the Italian Way

2011-03-08T13:59:00.000-05:00

Italian outerwear label ALLEGRI celebrated their 40th anniversary last month with a presentation during New York Fashion Week at Lincoln Center. The presentation was located in the Courtyard, with a partial covering from the elements constructed out of hanging, opened umbrellas. Past ALLEGRI creations for designers like Giorgio Armani and Martin Margiela were on display on a group of mannequins, arranged in the center of a platform. On that same platform, the Italian private label had live models walk around the mannequins, wearing the latest Fall/Winter 2011 collection from the Milano-based fashion house.

The ALLEGRI presentation also had some suttle homages to the motherland such as the night's soundtrack consisting only of Italo-disco, Italophones in the crowd conversing in their native tongue, and gourmet pasta dishes being served to attendees. And what goes best with pasta being served during a NYFW presentation? Some Kim Crawford wine of course! Thankfully there were a few bottles of the delicious New Zealand wine on hand at the presentation that many of the fashionably guests got to enjoy.

NYC: How RARE Is Your Hair?

2011-03-07T18:28:00.009-05:00

Tons of salons, spas and other pleasure palaces (not that kind) are offering deep discounts on services via Living Social, Groupon and other copy cats. However, how do you know who you can really trust; especially when it comes to your tresses? Have you seen Jessica Szohr's crazy beautiful hair? Do you love its luster and bounce?

Now you can get the star treatment from the same team that gives my favorite Gossip Girl her fabulous hair-dos! From now until March 15th you can purchase four (4) RARE blowouts for the price of (3); only $165! Snatch this deal up and use it before it expires on April 20th.

RARE
317 Church Street
NYC
212.343.9133

The RARE team has worked with marquee names including Laura Linney, P!nk and celeb photographers Annie Leibovitz and Gilles Bensimon. Celebrity stylist Ruth Roche serves as the Founder and Creative Director of the RARE brand mission. Owner and Principal Stylist, Fatimah Sheikh has merged her F.S. Charlie brand with RARE to create unparalleled service in the hair arts.

Get more information about RARE services here: http://rarenyc.com

Photo via FFFFOUND!

Flashback: Being Good Wasn't Always Easy

2011-03-05T16:53:00.001-05:00

Son of Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield

Hebonics 101

2011-03-04T09:56:00.011-05:00

Sneakas : Hebonics 101 Mixtape

Who doesn't love a mixtape?

My friend Yoni aka Sneakas has just released Hebonics 101 hosted by Peter Rosenberg from Hot97 & presented by MC Search (Back to the grill, again).

My favorite track...Hebonics 101, Sneakas take on Big L's Ebonics, Good Day & I'm an American what can I say I'm a sucker for some yiddish with my rapping. Old World slang.

There's no denying his talent, aren't you tired of Whiz Khalifa? Black & Yellow... zzzzz.

You'll have to pay attention Sneakas punch lines come at you hard and fast..... that's what she said.
Download it now!

Download Here: Sneakas Hebonics 101

Babylon Creatures - A Tribute to Ari Up and Lux Interior

2011-03-02T16:52:00.012-05:00

THURSDAY, March 3, 2011

Fontana's
105 Eldridge (btw Grand+Broome)
NO COVER!

Come down to Fontana's basement and celebrate Ari & Lux. All proceeds will benefit JFLAG and Best Friends Animal Society. No cover but donations encouraged! A stellar dj line up spins punk, garage, RnR, reggae, dub, ska, dancehall and beyond for your dancing pleasure!

DJs
Eiffel Tower (Bratmboile)
Bag Lady (Two Tears/ Red Aunts)
Dirty Jean (BASSMENT)
Aleix M
Dr. Oh Snap
Boozy Jo
Shark
Nogood Nick
Glamourpuss

Thank Your Lucky Stars

2011-03-01T09:14:00.000-05:00

Choo Yilin Artisan Jewelry

2011-02-27T23:10:00.017-05:00

When I first heard about Choo Yilin Artisan Jewelry, I was intrigued by the idea of eco-friendly luxury and using jewelry design as a social messaging tool. Design-driven precious jewelry wrapped up in an environmentally conscious package, an admirable concept.

Since launching in 2009, the label has won two grants to show in London and New York, as well as multiple international design awards. No small feat for a former political analyst from the tiny island-state of Singapore. In a life-changing move to Bangkok, Thailand in 2007 as an expatriate spouse, Choo was left wondering about her next career move.

Between her philanthropic work and small-scale jewelry business to private clients, Choo soon found her calling when she started working with the traditional Karen hill tribe artisans in northern Thailand. The collaboration not only created awareness and support for a marginalized group, it also allowed her to plunge full-force into producing sustainable yet extravagant jewelry.

Each of Choo’s ready-to-wear collection tells a story of environmental or social conservation. Her “Alternative to Coral” collection is crafted from natural gemstones and 99.9% reclaimed sterling silver, with some pieces gilded in eighteen-karat gold and black rhodium. The organic shapes are mostly asymmetrical; a nod to nature’s imperfect beauty.

“The collection was an homage to the beauty and the necessity of the survival of coral reefs,” said Choo. “Instead of using real coral that has been used traditionally in fine jewelry, we created jewelry pieces heavily inspired by coral reefs around the world.”

Choo is the first Asian jeweller to reach out and sign Too Precious To Wear’s pledge- a non-profit promoting marine conservation and awareness against using live coral in jewelry. Driven by the campaigns and missions of non-profit groups, Choo actively weaves their ideas into her jewelry design. Her latest collection due to unveil in May, is dedicated to forest conservation and evoked by the United Nations declaration of 2011 as International Year Of The Forest.

Since the inception of the brand, Choo has tried her best to “green” her supply chain where possible. Her best-selling collection is a fusion of textured vermeil embellishment over classic jade pieces. Despite incurring higher production costs, she chooses to import jade from China because of the political ban on Burmese exports to the US. Though it is nearly impossible to acsertain the origin of the raw materials, Choo prefers to maintain complete honesty of her sources in order to protect the integrity of the label.

“Our rationale was that we felt in the bigger scheme of things, conveying this inadequacy was more important that maintaining a façade of perfection,” she said. “We needed to highlight a seemingly intractable issue in the industry and acknowledge that we could not evoke the necessary changes by ourselves.”

From a modest investment capital and a purposeful dream, the young entrepreneur has built a profitable label with solid ethical values. It is impressive and inspiring to see the grit, determination and class from which Choo runs her business. Her passion for change and originality is clear.

“Coming from a background as an artist-designer whose primary mission was to create original work, I was especially inspired and challenged by Bornstein’s (book: How to Change the World) accounts of individuals that had created business models that were unique in the market space and were essentially tearing down the status quo for good,” muses Choo. “I realized in retrospect, there were some similarities between a designer and a social entrepreneur – this desire to create original designs that were better than the status quo. I was inspired to do the same.”

Visit Choo Yilin Artisan Jewelry at ChooYilin.com for more information.

Flashback: Ladykillers

2011-02-26T17:22:00.002-05:00

Ladykillers by LUSH

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oMFGuzgIGLE

Do you remember this one? A big 90's tune by the female heavy British band LUSH. On the heels of "girl power" Lush seemed legit with this single about the trials of being the pick up subject of rico suave narcissists lurking out there.

And The Award For Best Cocktail Goes To...

2011-02-25T18:05:00.000-05:00

The 83rd Academy Awards presentation will be held on Sunday, February 27th and celebrating Hollywood’s biggest night with the perfect mix of cocktails can be just as important when entertaining guests as the dress Natalie Portman will show up in. X-Rated Fusion Liqueur is one of Hollywood’s favorite go-to mixable liqueurs and we have three special Oscar-inspired cocktails for your Academy Awards at home viewing party.

X-Rated Fusion Liqueur’s sensuous blend of ultra-premium French vodka and blood oranges, mingled with mango and passion fruit from South America, is unapologetically pink, delectable, and easy to mix. Spoil you and your guests with these Oscar winning cocktails such as the Red Carpet Xperience and The Queens Speech. And for your male attendees, serve up the palate-teasing True Grit Punch.

Red Carpet Xperience
1 oz X-Rated Fusion Liqueur
1 oz Grapefruit Juice

Top with Champagne, serve in a flute

The Queen’s Speech
1 oz X-Rated Fusion Liqueur
1 oz SKYY Infusions Citrus
Splash of Fresh Lemonade

Top with Champagne, serve in martini glass with lemon twist

True Grit Punch
16 ½ oz X-Rated Fusion Liqueur
25oz SKYY Vodka
16 ½ oz Orange Juice
16 ½ oz Pineapple Juice
8oz Grenadine

Combine one bottle of SKYY Vodka, 16 ½ oz of X-Rated Fusion Liqueur, 16 ½ oz of Orange Juice, 16 ½ oz of Pineapple Juice, and 8oz of Grenadine in a bowl. Serve mixture directly into ice filled glasses and stir to cool the mixture. Garnish with slices of orange.

Gloria Steinem for T Magazine

2011-02-25T15:56:00.001-05:00

Gloria Steinem for T Magazine today on women in politics - the main event versus side show acts (or to some freak shows).

We all too often hear about the CRAZY Michele Bachmann's and Sarah Palin's who are fiercely anti-female and little about the Nancy Pelosi's (who has been named by some scholars as the greatest Speaker of the House the US has yet to have) and Gabrielle Gifford's (before she was shot).

Read more from Gloria: http://tmagazine.blogs.nytimes.com/page/2/

Sweet Old Lady is An Anti Neo-Nazi Crusader

2011-02-25T15:38:00.000-05:00

Don't let her fool you. Irmela Mensah-Schramm may look like a sweet older lady you might see hanging with your grandmother but she is a force of nature. A one woman army dedicated to destroying Neo-Nazi propaganda in her hometown of Berlin for over 20 years, she's finally receiving the recognition she deserves.

See what Ms. Mensah-Schramm has to say about her duties in this short doc by FOTOGRAMMA.

http://vimeo.com/fotogramma25/irmela

THE HATE DESTROYER (Demo-version) from Fotogramma25 on Vimeo.

Here is a link to an interview with Ms. Mensah-Schramm:

http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/anti-discrimination-campaign/ressources/Interviews/interview_schramm_en.asp

This whole thing reminds me of The Specials song "Racist Friend" because it's important to speak out about your convictions, particularly when it comes to universalism and unity.

The Price is Right - The Henry Holland Version

2011-02-21T13:25:00.002-05:00

House Of Holland A/W 2011 from TEST on Vimeo.

London designer Henry Holland is back again with his latest collection for London Fashion Week, paying homage to the "Me Decade" of the 1970s with flare-legged pantsuits, crochet knits, and plaid tweeds. In this short film highlighting his newest looks, Holland pays homage to the Home Shopping Networks of yesteryear, still-stuck-in-the-70s-aesthetic day time TV show The Price is Right, and TV broadcasts of bingo/lotto games from the disco era - that last one being a totally UK thing.

To see more fashion videos from your favorite designers and brands, be sure to visit StyleCaster!

A Los Angeles Sunday Night Dinner

2011-02-20T00:42:00.000-05:00

Dear Los Angeles,

Let's catch up over Sunday night dinner. Meet at Rush Street in Culver City at 7pm. We're making reservations, so please email natalie@ladieslotto.com to be counted.

Very excited to see what's been happening with you and see how we might be able to build together for the rest of the year and beyond.

Sunday, Feb 20th

7pm

RUSH STREET

9546 Washington Blvd

Culver City

See you there....

Flashback: Kids in America

2011-02-19T23:34:00.000-05:00

Kids in America - Kim Wilde

Classic 80's tune and Kim's style is on point. Inspiring for this upcoming Spring season!!!

Buy, Borrow, Bite

2011-02-19T17:17:00.025-05:00

After hours of checking the Fall RTW from last week's New York fashion shows, I realized that fashion basically falls under three categories: Buy, Borrow and Bite: Things you MUST have, things good for one night only, and styles that can be ripped from the runway and found on the cheap.

Buy Buy Buy: Pieces so versatile that they are worth the price

Buy: I think it would be GREAT to see... and fit in this Herve Leger in my closet 50 years from now. Seriously.

Buy: Betsey Johnson's designs are always pretty extra, pair these skull pants with a loose black tee and it's fun yet basic.

Buy: Victoria Beckham's take on the short trench is perfect. Bring this out every other fall, pair it up with jeans or a dress and you're GOOD.

Buy: This Mara Hoffman is loose and light, perfect for September almost anywhere, day or night.

Buy: This jacket/cape mashup by Imitation would be great with leggings and high boots: a little bit military, a little bit equestrian.

Borrow till tomorrow: These dresses are so unforgettable, they scream "once but never again."

Borrow: This Doo Ri dress is done right, showing just enough skin.

Borrow: Jeremy Scott's bright red minidress with the words God plastered on the front might be hard to forget and you will be impossible to hide if you wear it.

Borrow: This is the Marchesa dress you wear when you're 99% sure youre going to win an award

Borrow: This is the other Marchesa dress you wear when you're 99% sure youre going to win an award

Borrow: Dress by VPL: Where you go is up to you...

Bite! These should all be in your closet, if not you can find basic pieces like this virtually anywhere at a range of prices

Bite: These loose pants and fitted tank by Karen Walker scream "L.A" to me

Bite: Aminika Wilmont: No, thigh highs aren't for everyone...but if you're gonna do it, this is what it should look like

Bite: Thakoon: Dressing monochromatically isn't just for neutrals, any color can look really cool with the right hues and textures.

Bite: In theory this Theory jacket and top should be inseparable, definitely a low light look

Bite: DKNY: I know a million girls like this, they know how to use Photoshop, their hair always look good and they'll bum you a cigarette with a smile...this might be you

-Lynnette Astaire

Two Of Hearts: Nire & Jasmine's New Mixtape

2011-02-14T10:04:00.000-05:00

NIRE & JASMINE SOLANO "Two Of Hearts Mixtape" from Jasmine Solano on Vimeo.

If you're a freestyle freak like myself you're going to LOVE this TWO OF HEARTS mixtape by the lovely DJ Nire & Jasmine Solano. With everything from Debbie Deb to Nice N Wild to Stevie B! You're going to love this mix, perfect to get ready for a night out to or just grinding in the office.

Download link: http://bit.ly/gqn207

Flashback: Caught Out There

2011-02-12T20:46:00.000-05:00

Caught Out There - Kelis

As Kelis says "I HATE YOU SO MUCH RIGHT NOW!"

Happy Valentine's Day. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3JFwd1bk4Q

COCKTAIL CHIC FOR FASHION WEEK

2011-02-12T20:23:00.001-05:00

It’s that time of year that bring us the bright lights, the beautiful models, and the highly anticipated preview of coveted fall lines; that’s right, it’s New York Fashion Week. So whether you are in dire need of a cocktail after a long day of work at the tents or looking to create your own fashion show at home with friends, strut your stuff while carrying this season’s most desired accessory: X-Rated Fusion Liqueur.

X-Rated Fusion’s sensuous blend of ultra-premium French vodka and blood oranges, mingling with mango and passion fruit from South America, is unapologetically pink, delectable, and easy to mix. Spoil that inner minx while starting or ending the night with a Xquisite Xessory, Bubbly for Balenciaga, and the palate-teasing Prada Passion cocktail.

Cocktails:

Xquisite Xessory
1.5 oz. X-Rated Fusion Liqueur
1.5 oz. SKYY Infusions Cherry
Splash of Grenadine

Shake X-Rated and SKYY Infusions Cherry over ice. Strain into a martini glass. Slowly add a dash of Grenadine so that it sinks to the bottom. Garnish with a cherry with a knotted stem.

Bubbly for Balenciaga

1.5 oz. X-Rated Fusion Liqueur

2 oz. Prosecco or Champagne

0.25 oz. Lemon Juice

0.25 oz. Orange

0.25 oz. Pineapple

Muddle pineapple, orange and lemon. Add prosecco and X-Rated Fusion Liqueur. Strain and serve in a highball glass and garnish with a pineapple slice.

Prada Passion

2 oz. X-Rated Fusion Liqueur

2 oz. SKYY Infusions Passion Fruit

Splash of Club Soda

Serve on the rocks and garnish with a lime.

NYC: Love Fame and Juliet

2011-02-11T16:25:00.023-05:00

Love. Fame. These are two things in which Ladies Lotto member DJ Cat is well versed. This Valentine's Day, join Cat and her fashionable and musically inclined cohorts for Concept, a Fashion Week Official After Party at the very sexy and tasty Juliet Supper Club on Valentine's Day. New York City's top DJs will be spinning and you'll be in the company of very sexy folk. Don't have a Valentine? Maybe you'll leave with one for next year.

Check out this Exclusive download from LOVE FAME RECORDS of "After The Show," DJ Cat NYC's sophomore EP!!!

Monday, February 14th - Valentine's Day
10pm - 4am
21+

Juliet Supper Club
539 West 21st Street
New York, NY

DESIGNERS
Mike Vensel
martinMartin
The Muscovites
Ela Acosta

DJs
DJ Cat NYC
Alex English
JP

SPONSORS
Juliet Supper Club
Toni & Guy
GBH
Audi
Love Fame Records

RSVP for love at rsvp@lovefamerecords.com

NYC: Pink and Black Tie Gala, Sunday, February 13th

2011-02-11T14:37:00.004-05:00

Forget black and yellow. It's all about pink and black this weekend at The American Cancer Society's Pink & Black Tie Gala. For a little change you’ll get three awesome bands, a naughty but nice burlesque show and readings from Ladies Lotto’s own Kiki T., a fab astro-sexologist. Plus, enter to win some lovely goodies from Ladies Lotto member Allison Tray’s Tres Belle Medispa. Show your honey you’re all about giving back and something tells us you’re going to get a lot more than a kiss at the end of the night. Wink, wink.

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Doors @ 6pm
Show @ 7pm

Southpaw
125 Fifth Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217

$20 (includes a cocktail courtesy of Opici Wine Company)

BANDS 
The Liz Colby Sound 
Les Sans Culottes 
Miss Fairchild

PERFORMERS
Angie Pontani 
Helen Pontani 
Twirla 
Kiki

SPONSORS
Southpaw
Tres Belle Medispa 

Tickets are available at the door or in advance here.

Lover's Rock Photos!

2011-02-10T17:06:00.001-05:00

Lover's Rock photos! Wish you were there, next year!!

Photos courtesy of Chill Marketing

Remember!

2011-02-10T10:54:00.000-05:00

Mama always told you to "kill them with kindness".

Art courtesy of Keep Calm Gallery

SF: Obey the Kitty with Litter SF

2011-02-09T12:07:00.002-05:00

Party with the ladies from Litter SF!

Wednesday, 2/9

Vessel
85 Campton Pl

San Francisco

NYC: Wet Wednesday at Le Bain!

2011-02-09T12:05:00.000-05:00

Mercury Night at Le Bain with DJK3 and Blu Jemz. Why don't you stop by?

Dearest of Dearest

2011-02-08T19:18:00.004-05:00

The latest work by New York-based photographer Ruvan Wijesooriya is on display in the exhibit "Dearest Of Dearest" at New York gallery ION Studio located in SoHo.
Wijesooriya's work span from all different genres and he has captured stars such as Mark Ronson, Iggy Pop, LCD Soundsystem, Ice-T, Ellen Page and more.
This time around he celebrates his beloved friends, family and associates and promises a sincere photo show of funny faces, kisses, smiles and love.

Dearest of Dearest by Ruvan Wijesooriya
February 9 - 24, 2011
ION STUDIO
41 Wooster Street, SoHo

NYC: Lover's Rock is TONIGHT!

2011-02-08T16:54:00.000-05:00

At Lovers Rock you're invited to bring as many single gentlemen & ladies as your heart desires, all to share in the sake of the season.

Every girl is encouraged to be accompanied by at least one single man. Gentlemen are not required to come with a lady. We're not trying to pigeon hole anyone's sexuality, so bring whom ever is down to have a good time.

LOVER'S ROCK. Get. Some. Have. Fun.

TONIGHT!!!
TUESDAY, February 8th
10PM - 2AM

CV Lounge, 105 Rivington St, New York NY 10003

Music By:

DJ NIRE
DJ Valissa Yoe
DJ Nicole Leone

Tarot card readings, photos, candy, booze

**PLUS Lovers Rock cocktails because there is an OPEN BAR by WODKA VODKA from 10-11pm**

$5 with RSVP / $10 without

RSVP NOW: RSVPNYC@LADIESLOTTO.COM

Flashback: Lover Girl

2011-02-06T21:14:00.000-05:00

For all the lover girls out there...

A perfect flashback in honor of Ladies Lotto's 4th Annual Lover's Rock in NYC!

This party is about fun - bring your people to get some lovin' with an all female set, tarot card readers, candy, photos + an open bar.

RSVP NOW: RSVPNYC@LADIESLOTTO.COM

Lover Girl - Teena Marie

Let's face it. Teena left us too early but she could sing like no other! Not only that, this little lady with a big voice could also dance AND play the guitar simultaneously. Raw natural talent.

Hippie Chic: Wayuú Taya Bags

2011-02-06T21:01:00.000-05:00

Hippie chic and a contribution to Wayuú indigenous women go with a $160 purchase of a handmade bag from The Wayuú Foundation.

These bags are hand-made by Wayuú indigenous women at Shukumajaya, the foundation's women center that helps educate women on parenting and nutrition, family planning and hygiene.

The bags are one-of-a-kind unless noted and make for a unique accessory.

See more styles & purchase here:

http://www.wdhstore.com/wayuu/html/store/category.htm

NYC: Lover's Rock is FEB 8th! RSVP NOW!

2011-02-04T13:20:00.001-05:00

HELLO!!! ARE YOU GOING TO JUST SIT THERE AND LET THINGS GO BY OR ARE YOU GOING TO MAKE IT HAPPEN!?

That includes LOVIN'! For yourself and for others!

LOVERS ROCK. Get. Some.

LADIES: You must bring at least ONE single dude to share

Details below -

Date: Tuesday February 8th
Time: 10PM - 2AM
Venue: CV Lounge, 105 Rivington St, New York NY 10003
Talent: DJs NIRE, Valissa Yoe, Nicole Leone

Tarot card readings, photos, candy, booze

**PLUS Lovers Rock cocktails because there is an OPEN BAR**

$5 with RSVP / $10 without

RSVP NOW: RSVPNYC@LADIESLOTTO.COM!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=149296611793893&pending

Chinese New Year’s Day: 2011 Golden Metal Rabbit

2011-02-03T12:42:00.002-05:00

The Lunar New Year dates from 2600 BC, when the Emperor Huang Ti introduced the first cycle of the Chinese zodiac.

Because of cyclical lunar dating, the first day of the year can fall anywhere between late January and the middle of February. On the Chinese calendar, 2011 is Lunar Year 4709. Although the People’s Republic of China uses the Gregorian calendar for civil purposes, a special Chinese calendar is used for determining festivals. The Chinese calendar is based on exact astronomical observations of the longitude of the sun and the phases of the moon and is cyclical not continuous in number. The calendar is also used in countries that have adopted or have been influenced by Han (largest single ethnic group in the world, native to china) culture (notably the Koreans, Japanese and Vietnamese) and may have a common ancestry with the similar New Years festivals outside East Asia (such as Iran, and historically, the Bulgar lands).

A Chinese proverb states that all creations are reborn on New Year’s day. The Chinese New Year is a celebration of change ... out with the old and in with the new!

The Chinese New Year tradition is to reconcile, forget all grudges and sincerely wish peace and happiness for everyone.

Chinese New Year is the main holiday of the year for more than one quarter of the world’s population. This time is the largest migration in the world, as Chinese men and women migrate back to their homeland to be with family and observe tradition. Ancient Chinese New Year is a reflection on how the people behaved and what they believed in the most. Red is the color of choice, as traditionally it is thought to “scare-away” evil. The New Year last for 15 days and is filled with rich cultural traditions, ending with the Lantern Festival. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_New_Year

Astrologically speaking 2011 is a Golden Metal Rabbit Year and will be relatively calm. According to Chinese tradition, the Rabbit brings a year in which you can catch your breath and calm your nerves. It is a time for negotiation. Don't try to force issues, because if you do you will ultimately fail. To gain the greatest benefits from this time, focus on home, family, security, diplomacy, and your relationships with women and children. Make it a goal to create a safe, peaceful lifestyle, so you will be able to calmly deal with any problem that may arise.

The year of the Rabbit is traditionally associated with home and family, artistic pursuits, diplomacy, and keeping the peace. Therefore, 2011 is very likely to be a relatively calmer one than 2010 both on the world scene, as well as on a personal level.

Conversely, nations will also become more insular and increasingly lock down their borders to protect against the "other". However, 2011 will also see new art movements projecting a distinct national identity taking the world by storm. Shrewd and creative new business partnerships will also form to the benefit of all.

http://www.stanssewingsupplies.com/catalogs/store.asp?pid=253080

Lastly and most importantly, Chinese New Year represents family, celebration and change! Here are some great cultural tips to take part in the prosperity of the New Year.

http://www.familyculture.com/holidays/chinese_new_year.htm

If you're in LA here are some grand festivities to take part in!

http://golosangeles.about.com/od/losangelescalendar/a/ChineseNewYear.htm

Gong Hay Fat Choy!

Tech Tonic: Big-Ass Message

2011-02-02T14:01:00.015-05:00

It's a little early for Valentine's Day cards but when that day comes, why not say it with a Big-Ass Message? Big-Ass Message is the little retro customizable message generator that could.

Simply;

Visit Big-Ass Message here: http://bigassmessage.com/
Enter your message (don't get too wordy buddy)
Select a style -- "Krugr" is my fave. I'd caution you against "Magic" if you suffer from epilepsy.
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Go ahead, you know you want to amuse yourself by watching your random thoughts flashed across your screen as a big-ass message.

Q: Who loves you baby?
A: http://bigassmessage.com/aa639

Tech Tonic is a weekly post exclusively for Ladies Lotto by tech enthusiast, social media junkie and geek lover KK Graham. This is me.

Apply Your Style With Beauty High!

2011-01-31T11:47:00.001-05:00

Today, StyleCaster, the media company that brings style to the people and innovative opportunities to the brands that want to reach them, announced it has launched Beauty High – a site dedicated to style-driven beauty content and online shopping that makes beauty cool for a new generation.

Beauty High covers all aspects of beauty including skin, hair, makeup, lifestyle and products. Beauty High will continue to build upon the success of StyleCaster Media Group’s flagship property StyleCaster.com by providing premium editorial content exclusively for the web (www.beautyhigh.com). Consumers will find interactive articles, the latest trends, how-to tutorials, celebrity, and online shopping while brands will be able to engage and connect with passionate beauty audiences.

“Beauty High was the answer to our readers and advertisers demand for a dedicated beauty site,” said Ari S. Goldberg, CEO, StyleCaster Media Group. “StyleCaster Media Group’s goal is to continually add innovative offerings that provide value to both readers and brands, which supports our mission of bringing ‘Style To The People.’”

Launching in beta today, with the official public launch scheduled for early March, the Beauty High experience is focused on expert advice and tutorials that provide utility and engagingvisuals for a new generation of style enthusiasts. This audience has yet to be successfully catered to online by the media-centric beauty industry. By featuring high-quality beauty editorial created specifically for the web, the Beauty High debut will feature:

An interview with legendary makeup artist, Cover Girl Design Director and LeSportsac cosmetic bag designer, Pat McGrath, on spring’s “makeup bag must haves,”

A “Spring Hair Trends” interview with world-renowned hairstylist and Redken Creative Consultant, Guido Palau,

A feature on choosing spring colors with Napoleon Perdis, celebrity makeup artist and creator of the makeup line of the same name,

A “Beauty Banter” Q&A with celebrity makeup artist Kim White, who has worked with Rachel Ray and Olivia Palermo, on using makeup to enhance lips,

An interview with a Karin Herzog Skincare Specialist, Kate Middleton’s skincare guru,

An interview with Angela Kinsey, actress on “The Office” and Clairol Nice ‘N Easy’s “Guardian Girlfriend,”

An interview with Angela Levin, who has worked with Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Aniston and Liv Tyler,

And articles from AOL Stylist Julie DiNardo on “Glitter DIY Nails” and “Applying Darker Hued Lip Stains.”

To check out the debut of Beauty High go to www.BeautyHigh.com, follow us on Twitter @BeautyHigh and Like us on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/BeautyHigh.

About StyleCaster:

StyleCaster Media Group is a disruptive digital media company that empowers both style enthusiasts and the brands that want to reach them. StyleCaster combines the art of traditional media with the science of new media to create premium content, engaging experiences and integrated advertising solutions for all of its online destinations. TechCrunch has called StyleCaster “a one-stop shop for fashionistas” and AOL named it one of the five best startups of 2009. The privately held company was founded in January 2008 and is based in New York City. For more information about StyleCaster MediaGroup, please visit www.StyleCaster.com.

Flashback: Fade Into You

2011-01-29T13:07:00.000-05:00

1994's hit "Fade Into You" by Mazzy Star

Lead singer Hope Sandoval was the perfect girl to represent the 1990's. Her hair parted in the middle, baby doll dresses and boots were straight out of the pages of Sassy Magazine! Mazzy Star was apart of California's Paisley Underground music movement. Love Hope Sandoval!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eptj2EZ4xE

NYC: Lover's Rock - SAVE THE DATE - FEB 8th

2011-01-28T11:58:00.000-05:00

A lot of people have been emailing me about Lover's Rock. YES, it's a go this year!

Save the Date!!

Tuesday, February 8th

10PM

RSVPNYC@LADIESLOTTO.COM for details

Remember ladies - to enter, you must bring a single, eligible bachelor to share.

Money Making Jam Boys for 10 Deep

2011-01-28T11:50:00.000-05:00

Our friend's at 10 Deep are throwing a party for their latest mixtape project with the MONEY MAKING JAM BOYS!!!

It’s party time in NYC, once again, on February 2nd, when we celebrate the release event at Hiro Ballroom with a live performance from MMJB (and whoever else they bring to the show).

RSVP: events@10deep.com

Share Your Most Coveted Things!

2011-01-27T23:14:00.000-05:00

"You can tell a lot about a person by their things" according to Covetthings.com. The site asks readers to submit a photo of their most coveted items and provide some personal info.

Check out LL's Jasmine Benjamin's Submission:

Stylist/ Consultant

Brooklyn, NY by way of California

‘I’m a Phoenix’

Read about what these items mean to Jasmine here: http://covetedthings.com/2011/01/26/jasmine-benjamin/

Share your most coveted things too! Here are instructions from the site:

1.Take a photo of your most coveted items, it can be anything, the funnier/ more interesting, the better.
2. List everything that is in your pic. I will be linking everything back to its origins. Use this as an opportunity for self promotion. If you have a site, put an item in that I can link back to your site
3. Answer these questions:
- Name (or alias)
- Age
- Occupation- (I can link this back too if you want, just let me know)
- Location
- Comment (s) about your things
Email all of the info to CovetedThings@gmail.com

Social Media Connects Continents

2011-01-27T16:21:00.001-05:00

Social media freaks like me are gearing up for Social Media Week taking place this year from February 7 to 11. It's an annual international event full of seminars, workshops and networking events covering all facets of social media including consumer marketing, mobile technology and Facebook basics.

If you're not a techie, marketing maven, communications buff, or Twitter addict then this probably doesn't excite you much. However, one of the most incredible things about social media is its ability to connect people who live in other states, countries and continents...much like we do here at Ladies Lotto. To illustrate this point, Ngozi Odita, founder and owner of SocietyHAE.com, is hosting a dope event during Social Media Week: "This Is Africa… How Music and Social Media Are Re-defining A Continent."

“This Is Africa… How Music and Social Media Are Re-defining A Continent” will look at how Africans are using social media to market their music and connect with the world. It will feature live performances and a multimedia presentation on how social media and music in Africa are helping to re-shape and re-define the continent. Social media has been a means for people to see Africa beyond the negative images seen in the media: war, sexual violence, AIDS, corruption and poverty. The artist community has been able to communicate with the world and challenge our perceptions via music and and culture.

We don't often think about how much of our lives and thought are shaped by our social media experiences whether it's news, music, commentary but it has become a way of life and an agenda setter. (Note how much of the news is from blogs and social networks these days.) This event highlights social media at its best...when it's community building.

Check out the event details below and register here:

This Is Africa…How Music and Social Media Are Re-defining A Continent

Monday, February 7
6:30-9:30 p.m.

Speakers:

Moderator: Ngozi Odita (Nigeria), Society HAE
Ben Herson, Founder, Nomadic Wax
Blitz the Ambassador (Ghana), Musician/Artist/Filmmaker, Embassy MVMT
Delphine Fawundu-Buford (Sierra Leone), Photographer/Educator/Filmmaker
larry Ossei-Mensah (Ghana), Writer (Arise Magazine, CentricTV.com, The BVX and Young Global)

Performers:

Rwandan electro-pop singer, Iyadede
DJ FreizZe (Ahficionados), spinning African hip hop, afrobeat, hip life, kwaito and more

**Authentic African Cuisine Will Be Served Courtesy of Panla.com **

**Complimentary beverages provided by Heineken **

Whiskey A Go-Go

2011-01-26T23:21:00.000-05:00

Whiskey isn't just for the gents. Ladies, step your bartender game up with this libation. At approximately 60 calories per shot, you can slip this warm winter wonder into a night out and feel good. Take the cold as an opportunity to sip on whiskey neat or add an ice cube. Some our favorite whiskeys include:

Revel Stoke Canadian Spiced Whiskey is at the top of the list for a reason. It's fairly new and not widely distributed but if you can get your hands on it, you'll be pleasantly satisfied.
Bushmills Whiskey's latest campaign tactic was tapping into the cool guys from Fools Gold and DFA Records amongst others. The sponsored Bushmills parties popped up and so we gave it a try and scored with Bushmills Black & 16.
Crown Royal. Purple velvet bag you kept weed in. 'Nough said.

Honorable mentions:

Dewar's
Johnnie Walker Blue
Jack Daniels
Jim Beam

The New Glam: Predictions for 2011 By Kimberly Padula

2011-01-26T23:00:00.000-05:00

By Kimberly Padula

I have channeled "The New Glam: A 2011 Overview" which I am honored to share with you per Natalie’s request. Natalie holds it down for a lot of women in pioneering and breaking ground in many unusual, creative realms and is very true to her own nature’s way.

I channeled information in for about two hours one morning and spent the rest of the day writing it. I am going to share everything I heard as I tranced into this year “2011.”

I offer this information with Love & Light. Take all of it, some of it or take none of it. It is your choice always. Use your own intuition to discern what is your truth. And now onto..

The New Glam

2011 is about living in your truest nature. It’s you raw, stripped down, and now you get to refine it and shine it up while giving your gifts to the world. As you work with your purpose ~ it will shape you, style you, kind of like an organic makeover. Your true Beauty, Strength & Power shining through and working through.

This is very different than just “looking like it” - this is the real deal. This is gritty, down & dirty but very sexy nonetheless. You see the Old Glam had no depth ~ that’s is why you were put through the grinder the past few years. It wasn’t random, the energy was waking you up to who you are as opposed to “your idea or notion” of who you are. Now you see the difference, now you get to work with it while feeling it through your fingertips. There will be a magic quality to your living and purpose now. A supernatural power if you will. It’s always been there, women have carried this power for years, centuries, lifetimes. Priestesses, Maidens, Empresses, Queens have made up a long line of amazing gifts from women since the beginning of time. We are no different ~ We are making History ~ make no mistake about it and each of us carry those women through time.

You will now start to notice that whatever your ethnicity is, it doesn’t matter, because you will see many faces, many cultures, many past lives of the women you were before. The Beauty in this is that you are like a prism of cultural beauty which you carry within you. Your treasures are still there, the key is to tap into what resonates with you and what gifts have your brought back to give in this lifetime. We are all many women, and we are our ancestors. We have been given the gift of great power and wisdom to carry in our own distinct unique way. The New True “Glam” I call it.

This richness in living will be many added dimensions. It will open up doors when you align with this power. We come from many different tribes, find your tribe and you will find your power beyond your belief. Let me explain, I am Greek and Italian and of course I relate to my cultural background, but not as much as my past lives in India, Portugal, and Morocco. I can feel, see, taste, and smell the lives I have lived there, and relate much more to these regions I can visually explain my lives there as I see them vividly when I close my eyes and when I dream.

Find your tribe and you will sink into your skin, you will feel a safety, and comfort you have never felt before. This is THE NEW GLAM.

We all have different wells that we will be pulling and infusing ourselves from. A word of caution, pay attention to the “well” and what and where you are gathering from.

Let the universe assist you on who it brings into your life, but be discerning at the same time. Pay attention to who your bridges are for you.

Pay attention to jealousy and competitiveness for there is no room in such a strong sisterhood for this. I warn you of this because you will see the people who are in their strength & power in their own right will not be threatened by anything. Beware of control and fear working through people. Always pay attention now.

Connect with like minded people, allow for freedom and space. Keep your Energy ~ choose where to put and engage your energy.

You cannot “help” people you can “assist” people. Be clear of your purpose & know who you are.

If you are not being honored ~ walk away
Not being heard~ speak up
Not being seen~ step in

Allow yourself to be used for all that you are~ this will not deplete you it will inspire & motivate you. If the energy coming at you is not pure~ it will be very clear and transparent on what the motive is. Just relax your vision and your being and you will see very very clearly.

You must now accept responsibility to assist people while staying in your power. Team up with your past life friends ~ you will know who they are. There is so much magic in this group.

Notice Energy patterns of people that your working, developing, designing with . What kind of pattern is it developing? Does it ebb and flow or is it choppy and unpredictable, does it feel good, or not so good. There is a lot more happening energetically than ever before.

Keep doing what your doing for your clients, your people ~ you will find them and they will find you. Keep your motives pure do not work from insecurity, fear, or scarcity. Work from your true nature, your treasure, your charms, your gems. You will see the difference in yourself, people around you, and your cash (kashic) flow.

Desperate is not pretty, and it is now in the moment, nor is it living in trust & faith. This is a must to exercise faith & trust, and it won’t be easy until you work the muscle more and more.

Make time for quiet reflection to bring you back to your pure intent. Allow people to find their power~ be patient with them.

Live your story first, add in details later, this will help you in releasing any of your past that you must must let go of now. It is not you anymore ~nothing about it represents you.

It is important Love wise with whomever is in your life lover, partner, boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife that they support you.

Ladies Lotto is a strong group of women that is breaking ground on the planet. People need to know that you are dedicated to them as well. Take time to let them know. Maintain Balance in your Lives. In other words don’t neglect, include however, whenever you can.

Dwelling: Your Living Spaces. The background of things now come into focus like a solid color to outline what is really there.

Your Spaces Must Match who you are. If it doesn’t match your energetic blueprint ~ get rid of it. Spaces must be clear and open for you to feel your own energy and not be weighed down and vibrate and reflect back to you who you are to reinforce your energy. Be brave toss what you don’t need. We are light bodies now. Living, eating will feel much lighter and will be much more intense on a psychic, intuitive level.

Below is a Month by Month Overview: One special note here* You will need to put a “grid” into your life. Insert the Grid visually to apply Structure which is very important. This Grid is “airbased” not ground based. We will be grounding our lives in a very unusual way..in that we will be “airbased” this is much more abstract and 3D than ground based. Do not ground like you have in the past learn how to ground visually and in the air. I do not know fully why this is, but I am certain we will know this year. If this changes, I will let you know.

January: A finishing up, and beginning quality. Not so glam as we are just embarking on The New Glam. Connect Urban with Light now. Have fun while in transition and making necessary changes. Have patience with the messiness of it all. You will be gaining “traction” The end of January could get very “social” I recommend still laying low energy wise a bit if you can.

February: Earth Shifts will be strong. Remember Mother Nature has it’s own intelligence and she loves you just as you love her. Roll with it. The energy will not be settled~ it will be all over the place. Lots of movement. I encourage you you to keep living your dream. Keep putting your message out there through all the movement.

March: New & different than what you thought ~ better actually. A softer energy putting what feels like new roots down. New Life New You, a rebirth if you will. New strengths, new gifts that will start to notice.

April: Comprehending fulfillment. Getting used to “The New Glam” Destiny kicks in on the manifestation level and it feels good.

May: Playful yet focused. Arduous, task oriented , lots of responsibility. A new level of ascension kicks in. Consciousness raised even higher. There will be “hotspots” and lots of heat on the planet.

June: Fully in our hearts! Engagements, weddings, babies, celebrations. The Manifestation of Love. Festive, bring this energy into your businesses.

July: People will be tired. Replenishment needed. Water issues, air strikes. Pay attention, and stay out of your fear.

August: Much Richness, Colorful, however there will start to be a trend of confusion and things will get a little Rocky on a global level.

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September, October, November & December to come at a later date. These will be very intense months. I would rather wait on disclosing this information as I have given you so much information today to digest and learn to align with yourselves.

From now on into 2012 you will need to navigate through unsettling/uncertain circumstances. Chaos will try to reign navigate through around however while remaining fluid in motion steadfast within your being. We must bring forth all of our power, beauty, strength and intuition. Stay out of your ego and stay out of fear as they will not serve you in these times. Keep in Clarity and of Pure Intent it is the safest and most powerful place to live. Stay out of angry scenarios as well.

Connect with your wealth and what people want from you.
Your names will change, your style will change, your beings will change.

Stay very involved and very present with yourselves as this will assist you in interacting with others to stay empowered as well.

Follow the currents, yet push out and past the boundaries ~ not against the current.

If people fall short ~ drop them as they will not come through for you.

You cannot save anyone at this time, and you will see a lot of different scenarios go down. Lost Souls are lost souls be very careful in who you decide to take on personally and professionally.

Use your quiet energy to support the people you love. Use All of your Gifts Now, there is no holding back. Full Expression, Full Power, Full Realization of who you are, where you are and why you are here.

Enjoy the Ride!

With Love, Light and Intuitive GPS
Kimberly

Ladies Lotto Event NYC: Power up in 2011

2011-01-26T01:28:00.001-05:00

Last year Ladies Lotto gathered for an exclusive event with diviner Hemangi. She invited us to open our minds and hearts to the universe in an attempt to explore all the possibilities in our lives. This year, she's back to teach us how to harness the power of our own femininity. What does it mean to be a woman? How can being a woman be to your advantage?

Join us to find out.

Monday, January 31st
7-9pm

Power up in 2011. Learn how to tap into your femininity for success by using intuitive secrets.
$20
Limited Seating

Tickets available here:

http://femininemystique.eventbrite.com

Pre-sale tickets only

Address will be emailed upon ticket payment.

Tech Tonic: Make Your Own LinkedIn Infographic

2011-01-25T17:30:00.004-05:00

After a long hiatus Ladies Lotto's weekly tech post is back and it's got a name; Tech Tonic because we've got the medicine for what ails your tech needs and because a lot of who were are and what we do is fueled by the moves we make using technology. In short tech is helping to define us everyday. There's a big beautiful world filled with gadgets, apps, social media and techie tips and tricks out there and I'm ready to go hard!

This morning the darling social business consultant Rhys Howell (@rhys_isterix) -- and my future husband unbeknown to him -- shared a map of his LinkedIn network with his 36,000+ Twitter followers. As you can see, the young Mr. Howell is a very busy man.

Needless to say, I hopped on the chance to create my own infographic like a little drone. A quick trip to LinkedIn's InMaps allowed me to create and define my own network by logging in to my LinkedIn account. I was able to choose how long the program would have access to my account; as short as one day or until I decide to disable the application.

After InMaps pulled all the data together in a dash of what seemed to be color-coded madness I was able to decipher how I was related to the people denoted by circles and lines. It turns out I have many contacts going way back to my first job out of school as a research analyst at one of the first recognized social networking sites, Bolt.com (please don't mistake that horrid Ning site for the real thing). The bolt of blue below is you guessed it -- my Ladies Lotto affiliations.

Let your fingers do the walking to InMaps and share your very own infographic with Ladies Lotto.

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Tech Tonic is a weekly post exclusively for Ladies Lotto by tech enthusiast, social media junkie and geek lover KK Graham. This is me.

LLadies Love: Cute Inexpensive Spex

2011-01-25T13:18:00.008-05:00

Optical e-tailer Spex Club is running a 30% off promo site-wide until Friday!

Keep it spexy!

Paris Metro Swaggers Featuring the Ladies from Charenton

2011-01-22T19:07:00.000-05:00

Stumbled across this video featuring the ladies from Charenton - an all female dance crew from Paris. Enjoy!

Song: Eastern Jam by Chase and Status

Featuring Emelyne Hivanhoé, Rizlaine Terraz, Amira Majeri, Julie Moreau, Johanna Faye and Marion Motin from SWAGGERS, and all female dance crew from Paris (Charenton)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwfXj9JVXrI

2011 Reykjavik Fashion Festival Designers Announced

2011-01-22T13:41:00.000-05:00

Representing Iceland’s brightest emerging talent, the Reykjavik Fashion Festival announced on January 5, 2011, that designers Andersen & Lauth, Áróra, Birna, Disdis, E label, Eygló, Forynja, HANNA Felting, Hildur Yeoman, Kalda, Kormakur & Skjöldur, Kron, Mundi, Nikita Selekzion, Rain Dear, Royal Extreme, Rey, Sruli Recht, Shadow Creatures, Sonja Bent, Spakmannsspjarir and Yr are confirmed to show Fall 2011 collections at the second annual Reykjavik Fashion Festival, hosted at the Reykjavik Art Museum, in downtown Reykjavik, Iceland, March 31-April 3rd, 2011.

“We are extremely pleased to provide a global platform for our fashion designers and along with our supporting partners, are excited for another event showcasing the skill, creativity and limitless imagination of our talented design community here in Iceland,” says Asta Kristjansdóttir, Chairman & Founder of RFF.

Exhibiting designer collections can be viewed through the following links:

http://www.mundivondi.net
http://www.nikitaclothing.com
http://www.beroyalextreme.com
http://www.rey-collection.com
http://www.srulirecht.com
http://www.shadow-creatures.com
http://www.sonjabent.com
http://www.spaksmannsspjarir.is/

Established in 2009, the Reykjavik Fashion Festival was founded to channel Iceland’s creative energy into an explosive mixture of music and fashion design. Now in its second season, the Reykjavik Fashion Festival will implement technical and organizational enhancements, adding new capabilities for lighting, staging and design, as well as several new staff and team additions, to ensure coordinated efforts and to further accommodate designers, attending media, buyers and guests.

For up to date information, images and news visit RFF’s Fan Page at www.facebook.com/reykjavik.fashion.festival

For additional information, quick quotes and designer information please visit: www.rff.is

Press wishing to pre-register for the 2011 Reykjavik Fashion Festival should contact pr@rff.is.

For general PR inquiries: PR@rff.is

For direct PR and Media related inquiries, designer contact information and press confirmations, please contact: Jessie Cohen: Jessie@RFF.is

Skins is not child pornography, period.

2011-01-21T11:05:00.005-05:00

Parent's Group should be outraged by MTV's Teen Mom not Skins.
Actual 14yr olds with children, no education, no jobs and no future are more concerning to me than a fictional drama. No?

US Skins is tame & the BBC version is 100x better.

I wrote about it here on Red-Magic: BBC Skins

FOX News : Parents Group Petitions Congress, Attorney General to Investigate MTV for Child Pornography in 'Skins' Series

Is MTV a purveyor of kiddie porn? The Parents Television Council wants to find out.

The media watchdog group called on lawmakers and law enforcement officials Thursday to open an investigation regarding possible child pornography and exploitation on the cable network's new series “Skins.”

“Putting aside whether it is socially acceptable, I certainly believe that MTV is unnecessarily tempting fate,” Ian Friedman, an attorney specializing in computer-based sex offenses, told FOX411.

“It is not clear as to whether MTV is in violation of federal or state child pornography laws, but that does not mean that they won’t end up defending themselves somewhere in the United States," Friedman said, noting that attitudes toward nudity and sexuality are far more lax in the show's native England.

According to The New York Times, a series of panicked meetings took place at MTV headquarters in New York on Tuesday, where one executive allegedly even discussed the possibility of criminal charges and jail time. Reportedly, nervous execs forced producers to edit out some of the more explicit content from future episodes.

Read the whole article here: FOX News & New York Times

LLOTTO'S NIGHT OUT

2011-01-21T09:43:00.006-05:00

LLOTTO's Ladies were invited out last Wednesday night, January 19th, to celebrate, a private event hosted by Crown Royal Black. "The Crown Life" at Anchor Bar featured a mixed bag of guests, music by Just Blaze & an appearance from Big Boi of Outkast. This was just one event in a series Crown Royal is hosting to celebrate their new whiskey. What better way to get the word out to the masses then offer up 1 part free drinks with 2 parts limited edition products shaken with a fresh mix of hip-hop and reggae.

The LLOTTO Ladies sipped on Crown Royal Black and Ginger.

The Palin Effect

2011-01-20T10:32:00.005-05:00

We are elated to hear Representative Gabrielle Giffords is set to leave the hospital and is off to recuperate in Houston at TIRR Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation hospital which specializes in brain injuries.

It's been less than 2 weeks from the shooting and the blame game has been boiling. Everyone is ducking and covering, especially Sarah Palin. Her unapologetic video and claims of "blood libel" by her critics have earned her an all-time low approval rating. Her inability to acknowledge any of her actions, or at the very least not make it about her while a congresswoman is hospitalized from gunshot wounds, is an undeniable turn-off.

Lori at Feministing outlines Loughner's misogynist beliefs that women should not be in politics. That includes you, Sarah Palin. This could be a wake up call in the ways that women in politics are not taken seriously and her role in shaping those ideas as a celebrity first, politician second. But instead it's more of the same, taking the idea of being a rabble-rousing "maverick" and pushing people to their limit. The people have spoken and they want less angry rhetoric and more accountability and humanity.

For your viewing pleasure, Jon Stewart helps us process the hypocrisy of Sarah Palin.

Artist Michael Porten's "Homesick" at P.J.S. Exhibitions, NYC

2011-01-16T15:34:00.000-05:00

PJS "Homesick" from Revery Media on Vimeo.

Michael Porten is a young, contemporary artist who creates pseudo pop art. He’s an honorary member of the American Society of Portrait Artists whose work has been featured on the cover of New America Paintings. He graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a MFA in Painting and has received numerous accolades including “Best of Show” at the SCAD Arts Festival.

Homesick investigates the overlapping and synchronizing parts of seemingly disparate experiences and contexts, such as religion, addiction, home, family, painting, theory, science, music, language, computers, and rainbows through what he describes as “amalgamated self-portrait” using oil-on-canvas paintings and sculptures.The works produced for Homesick were inspired by Camus’ thoughts on philosophical suicide, the dichotomy of human desire for understanding, purpose, and knowledge, and the desire to digress, self-destruct, and rest.

Homesick runs now at P.J.S. Exhibitions (238 W. 14th, New York, NY) through February 27th.

Mom, Inc.: Get Organized!

2011-01-12T11:20:00.022-05:00

Working moms; we think we're organized but most of us aren't. Do you have a place for everything in your house? What about the nagging tasks that float around in your head on your way to work. . .have a place for those? It doesn't stop. As a mom, you are constantly juggling and in order for you to be successful your juggling must stop. Now. Organization doesn't have to mean a $1500 charge at Hold Everything™. In fact, most of the things moms need to organize aren't necessarily tactile, which makes it even harder. It's the more complex task of sorting out errands, assignments due, work responsibilities and family obligations. You could really make big changes by doing one thing; yep, one thing. Write out "DO IT NOW" on a big piece of paper at work and place it somewhere you are always looking.

If you are a techy-gadget-loving mom like me, your iPad or iPhone pretty much rule the roost, and they also act as great distraction toys for your kid(s). I have tried many apps - such as "Intuition" which is built for moms. It got a thumbs down. I stick to the iCal and a program called Remember The Milk™. Even though I don't drink milk (we are vegan up in here) this program is really essential for working moms. Whether it's synching with your Outlook, Twitter, Gmail, Blackberry, Google or iPhone...you've got yourself beat with the best organizational tool on-the-run. Just start managing your tasks by signing up. It's totally free, efficiently wonderful and you can even sign in with your Google account.

Why is organization so important? Well, if you're this effective when you're head is clouded imagine how great your work and your family life will be once you've got a handle on everything. To be in control is to not be controlled; we all know that mommying is a full-time, doesn't-stop-for-anything role we assume with a smile on our face. However, much of our own life is uncontrollable: our kid(s) can get sick at any point, we can miss a night's sleep or a family vacation may go awry. In all of these situations it's most important to step back and really evaluate what it is you can control. Your newly found organizational skills is just one of your most effective and valued tools.

So what now? You're on the right path. Start by signing up for RTM. You will feel a weight lifted right off your chest as soon as you start typing in and managing your tasks. Next time we will talk about how you can relax without losing a moment of productivity or a moment with your child. Promise.

http://www.rememberthemilk.com

The Mom, Inc. Column on the Ladies Lotto Blog:

It's not enough to be a mom these days but now we run companies, develop ideas and rule the world! The Mom, Inc. weekly column offers Ladies Lotto's working moms a chance to learn, prosper in their careers and family life, and become more successful and productive. Meet the Blogger: Marissa Spano

Start A Riot GRRRLZ

2011-01-11T15:13:00.000-05:00

Hellz Bellz mixtape by HM Sounds. By the track list, this is probably a very good mix. It's currently being downloaded NOW.

Download and enjoy here:

http://hmsoundsystem.com/fr_hellzbellzmixtape

Astrology For 2011

2011-01-10T15:00:00.000-05:00

Ladies,

How many of you out there check your horoscope? Check out this site:

http://www.astrologyandbeyond.com

You'll find weekly and annual horoscopes by the lovely Cheryl Lee Terry.

Flashback: Smooth Operator

2011-01-08T20:41:00.000-05:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB8EUs5NFLM

Smooth Operator - Sade

*Notice the smooth move with the champagne bucket at 4:24

Moves Pop Up Shop Re-Opening Ceremony, Brooklyn, NY / Fri., Jan 14, 2011

2011-01-08T13:18:00.000-05:00

Moves is a fairly new pop up shop situated in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. It is a joint venture brought to you by the kids at RUFFEO HEARTS LIL SNOTTY (RHLS.com)and WILLIAMSBURG FASHION WEEKEND (Williamsburgfashionweekend.com). The pop up shop features clothes, accessories, houseware, and other fun knick knacks from selected local designers and artisans that will be on sale to the public.

Stop by Moves on Friday, January 14 as they will be celebrating their re-opening all day with drinks and special discounts. Then a special champagne toast and balloon drop at 8 PM. Special performance by ET & T, and tunes provided by DJ Peter Pieper for the entire night.

214 Franklin Street
Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY
G Train to Greenpoint Ave

For more information on Moves, visit their blog at http://movesbrooklyn.wordpress.com/

Happy 2011!

2010-12-31T19:48:00.002-05:00

Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year! Here's to a year of big success, growth and prosperity!

xoxo,
Ladies Lotto

Tea Time with INSA!

2010-12-28T10:22:00.000-05:00

Graffiti artist INSA has just made tea time a little more colorful with this special edition tea set.

http://clickforart.com/BuyArt/INSA/GraffitiFetish

Become a LLADY for 2011!

2010-12-27T21:16:00.002-05:00

2011 is HERE!l

It's time to get in the mix and join up with like-minded get-it girls like yourself. The New Year brings you another opportunity at creating whatever the hell it is you want for your life. It's time for SUCCESS.

You're number's up lady - it is time to bet on YOU.

Become a LLADY for 2011!

Ideas, hard work and networking are but a few ways to get ahead. Being a member of the Ladies Lotto community means accessing the support, talents, advice and collaboration from the crème de la crème of independent, creatively attuned, money-making females from major metropolitan cities and burbs across the globe.

Apply for membership NOW!!
http://tinyurl.com/joinladieslotto

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP!

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https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=TFAT5LFMWRJVU

Monthly Membership Subscription ($10.95 / monthly) :
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Daydream Believer

2010-12-27T16:40:00.000-05:00

It's time to let your mind wander!! Daydreaming is more than simple escapism according to MIT researchers Susan Whitfield-Gabrieli and John Gabrieli. By using devices to scan the brain's activity during daydreaming, "it turns out that cultivating an active idle mind, or teaching yourself how to daydream effectively, might actually encourage the sort of long-range neural connections that make us smart."

Read more about the correlation between IQ and staring out the window... :)

http://scienceblogs.com/cortex/2010/01/intelligence_and_the_idle_mind.php

Merry Christmas Ladies!

2010-12-25T08:45:00.001-05:00

Gee Whiz It's Christmas! For all of you out there celebrating, merry, merry to you and yours!

Megan Geckler's Woven Colors

2010-12-24T14:35:00.000-05:00

Megan Geckler installation from Wexner Center for the Arts on Vimeo.

Los Angeles artist Megan Wexler's vision is extraordinary.

Geckler uses only strips of translucent plastic tape in her installations, positioning them and weaving them together to create surface patterns and curvilinear forms. In this case, she has lined several walls and wrapped several of the center's iconic columns in tape stripes and designed a loosely woven form that hovers like a canopy above the center's lower lobby and café area. Geckler is based in Los Angeles, and her work has been exhibited at the Santa Monica Museum of Art, the Torrance Art Museum, Women & Their Work in Austin, Texas, and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

http://www.wexarts.org/ex/index.php?eventid=5079

Artist Lori Nix Sees A Different World

2010-12-23T10:33:00.001-05:00

Aquarium 2007

Botanic Garden 2008

Map Room 2010

Majestic 2010

http://www.lorinix.net/index.html

5 Underappreciated Alternative Rock Jams of the 00s

2010-12-22T23:18:00.000-05:00

1. Autolux - "Here Comes Everybody"

2. The Stills - "Still in Love Song"

3. Polytechnic - "Pep"

4. Broadcast - "Black Cat"

5. Pony Up - "Shut Up and Kiss Me"

Just In Time For the Holidays: Cherry Bomb Mix by Nire!

2010-12-21T13:51:00.000-05:00

Just released from one of our favorite NYC DJ's, Nire, the Cherry Bomb Mix is perfect for the holidays and the rest of your 2011.

http://soundcloud.com/nire/cherry-bomb-mix

CHERRY BOMB MIX by Nire

Urgent Action Needed to Keep Control of OUR Food!

2010-12-21T13:24:00.007-05:00

After a long, complicated process on which this dangerous bill was on and off the table, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act S.510 was passed through to the House for a final lame duck vote which could be as soon as today!

In short, this bill is put forth by large Agrobusiness companies such as the infamous Monsanto, and threatens our right to keep the freedom to choose what food to grow and put in our bodies. It goes directly against the localvore, slow food movement and is a big, scary step in the wrong direction.

Please contact your representative TODAY and urge them to vote NO on S.510. Citizens for Health has a great campaign against S.510 and have an easy form to use in contacting your representative here.

For more detailed info regarding this bill, here is a great article from Natural News.

The vote will take place in the next 48 hours so we must act now!

Grow on.

Mad Decent Mondays x Ladies Lotto in Philly with DJ Valissa!

2010-12-20T11:59:00.000-05:00

Join Ladies Lotto TONIGHT at Mad Decent Mondays in Philly!!

with DJ VALISSA (NYC)

Nails by NAIL TITE + Hosted by CRISTAL B.EZ

Doors at 10

FLUID NIGHT CLUB (since back in the day!)

613 S. 4th ST

SUPPORT THE LADIES!!! SPREAD THE WORD TO YOUR PHILLY PEEPS!!

Facebook Vs. Twitter - INFOGRAPHIC

2010-12-20T11:35:00.000-05:00

Interesting stats on Facebook & Twitter via PSFK

http://www.psfk.com/2010/12/facebook-vs-twitter-infographic.html

TODAY in LOS ANGELES: HVW8 Music Series with J*Davey

2010-12-19T12:06:00.006-05:00

GALLERY MUSIC SERIES
an afternoon of live music collaboration

J*DAVEY
ROB ROY
NOIRFANCY
FRANK OCEAN
JUST MAX

HOSTED BY LE CONNECTEUR AND TY G
WITH GOMEZ WARREN IV

SUNDAY DEC. 19. 2- 5PM

HVW8 ART + DESIGN GALLERY
661 N. SPAULDNG AVE., LA, 90036

*bring out can goods to support the LA food bank for the holiday.

Dam-Funk x tAz Arnold Live at HVW8 Gallery from HVW8 on Vimeo.

Flashback: Two Hearts That Beat As One

2010-12-18T10:51:00.009-05:00

Two of Hearts - Stacey Q

Mega cheesy 80's anthem to brighten up your Saturday morning. Fun fact: Stacey Q had a short lived recurring role on The Facts of Life where she became romantically involved with George Clooney's character.

Ladies Lotto With Claws Out!

2010-12-16T20:23:00.001-05:00

This Tuesday's CLAWS OUT event was SO MUCH FUN! Ladies Lotto brought together Claw Money with Dirty Librarian Chains, Heirloom Originals and Portia + Manny for a holiday shopping extravaganza! Thanks to all who came out to support women owned businesses + schmooze.

All photos from http://www.karstontannis.com and http://www.beckyyee.com/

Dirty Librarian Chains' Susan Domelsmith and LLCHI founder Susan Morgan chatting it up about the goods.

Longtime LL member, Rene Levy Abdo having a laugh.

Cuties in the house sipping on Xante Liqueur.

Ladies hocking up goodies by Claw Money!

Sponsored by Xante Liqueur, the open bar kept everyone nice and warm.

Claw Money looking FABULOUS in her last trimester of pregnancy. Overheard at the bar was "I've seen that CLAW everywhere painted on the streets." Yes, she is a LEGENDARY graffiti artist, designer and stylist. MUCH RESPECT!

Jen from FAB NY / Heirloom Vintage showing off her gear to LL's Verneda White

Portia + Manny shoes - you can check out the store at 198 Elizabeth St in NOLITA NYC.

Due to the large crowd we were unable to hear from Claw Money. However, she WILL be speaking at a more intimate Ladies Lotto function in 2011. So get ready to hear ALL ABOUT what it's like to be one of the pioneering females in graffiti culture + fashion.

More photos here/below:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/22759170@N02/sets/72157625614033328/show/

The Suzan! Japanese Neo Riot Grrrls Are All The Rage!

2010-12-16T11:19:00.000-05:00

The Suzan's HOME video -
http://videos.nymag.com/video/Vulture-Premiers-Ek-Shaneesh

Get a couple of tracks here: http://www.myoldkentuckyblog.com/?p=12918

NYC: The Rock and Roll Circus Is Coming to Town!

2010-12-15T16:33:00.001-05:00

2 nights at Lincoln Center - January 3rd and 4th. The first night is FREE!! More info:

http://rockandrollcircusparty.com/

MONKI SEE, MONKI DO

2010-12-14T01:00:00.002-05:00

All photos courtesy of Monki

Last year in October, while on a trip to Copenhagen to visit family, I had spent a day shopping and walking around the city center, trying to check out the latest Scandinavian fashions. There was one particular concept store I had managed to stumble into that totally blew me away - MONKI.

My first impression of the store made me think I was transported back to England in 1968. Did I step into famed swinging sixties store Granny Takes A trip on King Road, London; or did Sid & Marty Krofft (creators of groovy TV shows H.R. Pufnstuf and The Bugaloos) go into interior design, and I just didn't know about it?

The more I wandered around the shop with sheer amazement in my eyes, the more I got to analyze the small details of the interior set up and the products that were organized all over the place. Then I realized - I had entered into my own personal retail heaven. A store that could combine the aesthetics from my two favorite decades where my own style is heavily influenced from - a mix of sharp, geometric contrasts and clean lines of the 60s, as well as the over-sized, boldly structured garments of the 80s. Somehow Monki has managed to take inspiration from these two decades yet spin them with a fun, youthful, and modern twist that will surely appeal to ladies who like to make a statement without being over the top.

Even though Monki was started in Sweden, a lot of the inspiration for their clothes come from the streets of Toyko - and you know what, it works! It's not gawdy, nor tacky stuff here - it's smart, colorful clothes that have an underlying chicness and sophistication. It should also be noted that Monki is the little sister of Weekday (home to hip denim label Cheap Monday), another great concept store based out of Sweden.
If you don't happen to live in Sweden or Denmark, you can also find Monki stores in Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Finland, and Hong Kong. There are no plans for Monki to open up in the United States for next year, but you never know... Fingers crossed we can get at least an online store set up for us Yanks in the mean time!

TOMORROW NIGHT: CLAWS OUT NYC!

2010-12-13T17:32:00.002-05:00

Ladies Lotto presents
Claws Out!

An evening with Graffiti Legend, Claw Money + shop from Claw and other independent designers including Dirty Librarian Chains, Portia + Manny Vintage sip holiday inspired cocktails and mingle with a creative class of influencers.

Tuesday, 14th 2010 7-10PM

Gallery Bar 120 Orchard Street New York

Complimentary Drinks provided by XANTE

RSVP REQUIRED!
RSVPNYC@LADIESLOTTO.COM

The Swede Beat & Friends [HOLIDAY SPECIAL]

2010-12-13T15:33:00.004-05:00

flyer design: http://carolinakrupinska.com/

The Swede Beat Magazine is throwing the last party of the year in their series of monthly club nights at Williamsburg's Trophy Bar inviting Swedish musicians and other creative types to play their favorite tunes.
For this occasion The Swede Beat invited Palms Out Sounds' Marcus Price from Stockholm, Sweden and Swedish/Israeli bass lover TurkDisco.
Lydia Kellam of The Swede Beat is warming up the crowd between 9-11pm.

Wednesday December 15, 2010
9PM - 2AM
Free
Trophy Bar
351 Broadway, Williamsburg Brooklyn
j,m,z to Marcy Avenue or L-train to Bedford Avenue
Facebook RSVP

Ps. There will be Swedish Christmas goodies for all kind people

Flashback: At First You Don't Succeed

2010-12-11T11:00:00.000-05:00

Try Again - Aliyah

Aliyah, what a gem and visionary. Nearly 10 years after her death, her music is still making us move.