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Pics >> Not Really Nude Pt 18. Featuring Vanessa Veasley. NYC. 09.27.11

I showed about 15 photos via slide show at the Flud x Vanessa Veasley x Mel D. Cole/Villageslum watch release party last month.
Here’s the lead image from it.

Go to the site to see more. Click here

Pt 19 will feature Vanessa as well.

Pics. Just Blaze x Supra Sneaker In Store Release Party at the Supra Store & After Party W/ DJ Soul, DJ Evil Dee, Clark Kent, Tony Touch & Stretch Armstrong. NYC. Tammany Hall. 1.7.12

So, my homie Just Blaze released his very own Supra over the weekend with great success. I heard they are pretty much all sold out. I’m very honored to own a pair..gyeah! There was a release party that was held at the Supra store in NYC which is located on Price street. . Great store by the way. I advise everyone to check it out and buy some kicks.

He also celebrated his Bday as well. Peep the cake! I heard it was fucking amazing.

Tons of his friends, fam and fans came out to support the release.

Yes, a pic full of dudes, kill me! But I swear some hot babes was there. Peep…

See.

The event was a success!

Afte most of the people left and Just cleaned up…

A group of about 25 headed over to this pretty amazing restaurant named Gyu-Kaku.
Just loved his food so much he could not part with it, even when we went outside to get my bags.

Next up was Tammany Hall, with one of the most amazing DJ line ups of all time in my opinion: Just Blaze, DJ Soul, DJ Evil Dee, Clark Kent, Tony Touch & Stretch Armstrong

The place packed up quick and amongst the gang of cocks there, I gotta say there was a bunch of yummy babes!

Great night, great times! Shouts to Supra, Joy, Just Blaze and everyone else involved!

You know the drill, you want to see more? Click here or click on a pic!

Video: FLuD Presents | The Mel D. Cole x Vanessa Veasley Watch Release Party

What they said:

On Monday afternoon, Team Epiphany and INKED magazine hosted a charity event entitled “Naughty or Nice” at Inked’s NYC office where guests were provided provided complimentary tattoos by Camp Hell Hound tattoo artists in exchange for donating nonperishable items which were donated at the Food Bank of NYC. In total, 12 guests got tattoos — from sailboats to skulls to hieroglyphics. Guests included photographer Mel D. Cole… aka me,  Vibe.com’s Tracy Garraud , Guest of Guest’s Christina Makoyawo, Global Grind’s Blogxilla, and Adventures of Yoshi’s Jessica Gueco.

What I have to say:

I left with a amazing tattoo by a amazing tattoo artist by the name of Kenny Restrepo who is one cool ass dude! I can’t wait until it heals!!! Thanks homie!

Tomorrow! NYC: FLüD x Mel D. Cole x Vanessa Veasley Collaboration Timepiece Event + Interview/Behind the scenes video by Karmaloop TV. A MUST SEE!

There’s even shit on the back too, logos and what not.

Flud put together a collab page, check it out here. Pretty fresh.

The What: FLüD x Mel D. Cole x Vanessa Veasley Collaboration Timepiece Event
When: December 15th, 2011
Where: 15 Watts – Soho, NYC
Music By: DJ Soul
Open Bar: Heineken

FLüD x Mel D. Cole x Vanessa Veasley come together on this very special timepiece

New York, N.Y., December 9th, 2011 – FLüD, the New York based watch and accessories company, is announcing the release of their newest collection created in collaboration with lifestyle photographer, Mel D. Cole and Model, Vanessa Veasley. Over the last several years,

Mel D. Cole has been at the top of the curve in regards to capturing the who’s who in nightlife and street culture all while building his Villageslum brand. He has shot with a wide range of celebrities from Kanye West to The Roots.

Vanessa Veasley has been in the modeling and acting arena for the last ten years. From television, print magazines, and music video’s, she has cornered the market with her talents and beauty.

This collaboration was inspired by friendship and a common respect for culture, art, and fashion.

ABOUT FLüD: Founded by Doug Cohen in 2007, FLüD watches has been leisurely making the watch the ultimate accessory. Our goal is simple, to create unique, fresh watches for the casual and streetwear enthusiast but without the pretentiousness or price tag. Our philosophy is straightforward, the right accessory at the right price. We are committed to bringing consumers great quality & stylish timepieces for any occasion.

Here is the sexy vid of my crazy ass photographing Vanessa!

Photo Recap-Android Homme x Heineken Launch Exhibit aka My 1st Exhibition! Martha Otero Gallery. L.A. 12.8.11

Not sure if you heard or not but ya mans enjoyed his 1st exhibition last Thursday in L.A!
I showed 9 photos, all dealing with Android Homme x Heineken sneaker. Yes the flyer says I curated it, I did! I curated my own shit! haha

Here is what Team Epiphany had to say about it on their Tumblr

It’s not every day that Heineken gets together with Android Homme to create a special, limited-edition version of the iconic Propulsion 2.5 sneaker, curated by Team Epiphany, of course. Decked out in a tonal black pony hair and full-grain leather colorway, complemented by a Heineken-green lining and featuring subtle branding at the heel, these kicks are for influencers-only. In order to celebrate in style, however, Team Epiphany put together a series of art prints taken by the one and only Mel D. Cole featuring the shoes. The launch event doubled as an exhibition at Martha Otero Gallery in LA.

Here is what I have to say about it!

I was called in to talk with my homies Coltrane and Jarret. They explained what they wanted me to do and I got super excited and competed a goal in 4 days for something that would normally take at least a few weeks.

Peep my site for the original images and the hung versions.

I asked a bunch of my friends to get down with this shit and man oh man was I surprised at who said yes.

I got Bryan Greenberg-How to make it in America

He even showed up!

The ladies approved of his photo!

Questlove and Black Thought from The Roots

And a bunch of my downtown NYC homies
like Diego and 40oz Van

Telli from Ninjasonik

Oscar

Raul

And my home girl from Seattle Yo

Her photo was the crowd fav!

I’m still on some WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW type shit to be honest. I feel really legit now. A goal has been accomplished and I am very happy that I was able to accomplish this goal with my friends Coltrane, Jarret, Team Epiphany, Heineken, Android Homme and most important…YALL FUCKERS!!!!!

I want to give a special thanks to Chandni aka Cali boo for ALWAYS HOLDING ME THE FUCK DOWN! You are very very very special to me! I will ALWAYS LOVE YOU!

Thanks for coming!!! And yes fools she is fine as hell! I know how to pick em! Well in our case she picked me! haha

I also want to thanks these two lovely ladies for coming down all the way from San Fan to see the exhibition!

Arnelle and Rina fucking rock!!! And yes fools! They are fine as hell and super fucking fun! The bay area stay winning!

Ok, so yeah…tons of folks came out. Not gonna lie I didn’t know most of them (I had to make that very clear during my thank you speech), some I did which made me feel really comfortable cause I was MAD NERVOUS! I took like 3 dumps before the event. Even dropped a small one right when the doors opened.

Few actors, bunch of hot babes and some dudes that looked ummmm lets just say very Hollywood. Funny shit yo!

Peep the pics and you will see what I’m talking about. Packed house!! yeaaah boy!
These photos were taken by Pics by Le Panda, Desiree Ann, Sunny Trac and a few by me. I picked my favs and put them together in the slideshow below.
There’s also pics on Guest of Guest And Le Panda’s facebook

Shouts to Karmaloop TV for the coverage! I will post that as soon as it is released. And look out for a lil something something put together by one of my homies who’s image was in the exhibition. Hint Hint!

Shouts to Javier Laval and his team at Android Homme. Yall know some of the hottest babes and interesting ass people in LA! Dope shit! It was a pleasure meeting you homie!

And If you are in NYC this Saturday come to this HISTORICAL PHOTO EXHIBITION!

TheGoodLife! cordially invites you to The Rickford Institute All-Star Classic Group Photography Exhibition, Curated by Ricky Powell

Please join us for an epic night of photography from some of the world’s foremost as well as up and coming urban photographers.
Curated by the legendary Ricky Powell on the occasion of his 50th birthday.

Saturday December 17th

Opening Reception: 8pm – 11pm

Milk Studios
450 West 15th Street
New York, NY 10011

Music by:
Stretch Armstrong
Jasmine Solano
DJ Smoke L.E.S.
TJ Mizell

The Rickford Institute All-Star Classic Group Photography Exhibition includes work by:

13TH WITNESS * AKIRA RUIZ * ANGELA BOATWRIGHT * AVIVA KLEIN * BRIAN “DWELS” NOBILI * CHARLIE AHEARN * CHERYL DUNN * CLAYTON PATTERSON * CRAIG WETHERBY * CURTIS KULIG * ESTEVAN ORIOL * GLEN E. FRIEDMAN * HARIF GUZMAN * HENRY CHALFANT * JAMEL SHABAZZ * JAMES GARRETT * JANETTE BECKMAN * JASON GOLDWATCH * JAY MALDONADO * JIM BRITT * JOE CONZO * KIM MATULOVA * LESLIE LYONS * MARTHA COOPER * MEL D. COLE * MIKE GALATA * MORDECHAI RUBINSTEIN * NEMO LIBRIZZI * NOAH RITTER * RICKY POWELL * SUE KWON * TAKUYA SAKAMOTO

For general inquiries and RSVP please reply to whatsgood@wearethegoodlife.com

Don’t forget to download the companion mixtape from Ricky Powell and DJ Smoke L.E.S: The Funky Uncle’s Park Bench Mixtape at www.wearethegoodlife.com.

See you there!

The Roots- Undun

Get it! I just did!

VGB Holiday Launch Party! NYC! 11.30.11 7-1am