Swizz Beatz Unveils The Brand New Special Edition Red Chrome Lotus In NYC.

CHRIS LIVE AKA SHAKER SAYS: Surely, much to the chagrin of more than a few of his "boom bap" production peers, Swizz Beatz - a man who, thanks to his early calling card of ridiculously simple yet irresistibly catchy preprogrammed-sounding CASIO® keyboard beats, once enjoyed a dizzying streak of platinum hits that garnered him commercial and financial success while simultaneously invoking the enmity of many of his contemporaries - has recently engineered a gradual though complete image overhaul recasting himself as a true artist (NOTE: For demonstrative purposes integral to the effectiveness of this post to be pronounced in the pompously pretentious European count/countess manner of "arteest").

Yup, gone are the Ruff Ryders logo laden bandannas and oversized t-shirts - now it's sharply tailored Maison Martin Margiela suits and Christian Louboutin boots. Baby mommas have been replaced and upgraded too - son got Mashonda the fuck up outta here and went and snatched up the beautiful and incredibly talented "1-bad-day-fried-Oreos®-binge-away-from-my-White-sides-genes-kicking-into-full-cankle-mode" Alicia Keys. Clearly, this man has a plan! Next up is cosmopolitan social positioning ... or, in this case, pole positioning!

Taking his matured metropolitan aesthetic to the racetrack, the newly minted VP of creative design and global marketing for the legendary British luxury sports and racing car manufacturer Lotus, just unveiled this special edition Red Chrome Lotus (NOTE: Personally designed by Swizzy!) a few nights back @ a star studded gala in NYC. *Cue "Coming To America" Voice* "That boy good!" LOL. "Vroom! Vroom! Start it up!"

Pusha T - Tony Montana (White Girl Remix)(Freestyle)(Official Music Video)

CHRIS LIVE AKA SHAKER SAYS:  Press play and tune into the latest uncut designer drug cocaine superhero adventures of the one and only, Pusha-Ton! White girl on the arm ... fineness. White girl on the arm ... consignment. And a fresh pair of signature ox blood soled Christian Louboutin "Rollerball" grown man shoes on deck ... righteous! "YUUUUCK!"

The Brand New Christian Louboutin Mickael Flat For Fall/Winter 2011-2012 = Stay Strapped!

"From the new Christian Louboutin Fall/Winter 2011 men’s collection we present the Mickael Flat. The new mid top silhouette will release on October 28th, 2011, featuring buckles on the front and on the heel."

Information Courtesy Of: Highsnobiety.Com

CHRIS LIVE AKA SHAKER SAYS: Much like a step-child I ALMOST L.O.V.E. these new Christian Louboutin Mickael Flats for Fall/Winter 2011-2012 ... lol. Red lacquered soles for the win! It is what it is.

Helloooooo Ladies: The Christian Louboutin Madame Butterfly Bootie For Spring 2011 = The Stakes Are High!

"Playful and flirty. Christian Louboutin knows how to make shoes that bring out the best parts of your personality.

Louboutin's Madame Butterfly Bootie ($1195) injects a powerful sexiness to your outfit with a skinny sky scraper heel measuring 6 inches making your legs instantly long and lean. To balance out this intensity, three playful leather bows are placed along the vamp and ending at the ankle. Wear the Madame Butterfly Bootie with bare legs or be adventurous with colorful and textured tights."

Information Courtesy Of: Luxist.Com


Available Online Here: Barneys.Com

CHRIS LIVE AKA SHAKER SAYS: Stilettos are NOT a little girls game and no contemporary luxury shoe designer appears to know this fact better than Christian Louboutin.

The darling of the daringly high heel has driven both prices and pumps to new wuthering heights! Yes, Monsieur Louboutin occupies that most rarefied of stations that artfully accommodates the eager curiosities of noveau riche late comers without offending the discerning tastes of devoted long time buyers. Bravo! To that end, the Christian Louboutin Madame Butterfly Bootie for Spring 2011 should be a perfect fit for the broke AND the bourgeoisie alike! (NOTE: Shameless plug. Soon you'll understand.)

As always these sultry stilts bear the signature red lacquered sole of their namesake along with the usual wink of whimsy - this time coming courtesy of 3 leather bows ascending atop the front of the shoe.

Now, let's talk paper. It's time to get them dollars up ma ... $1195 to be exact! Y.O.U. already know, stuntin' can be an expensive ass hobby ... lol. Nobody ever said that being a Livestyle Lady would be easy. Cheers!

NEW MUSIC: Kanye West Ft. Pete Rock, Jay-Z, Charlie Wilson, Kid Cudi And Curtis Mayfield - The Joy (Dirty)(NO DJ)

Streaming Audio/Download Link: Kanye West Ft. Pete Rock, Jay-Z, Charlie Wilson, Kid Cudi And Curtis Mayfield - The Joy (Dirty)(NO DJ)

CHRIS LIVE AKA SHAKER SAYS: On the sparkling Christian Louboutin heels of yesterday's "My Dark Twisted Fantasy" album leak false alarm, Mr. West, Mr. West has once again taken to the internet to keep the buzz for his upcoming opus @ a staggering gazzilion watts with the release of the Pete Rock co-produced "The Joy".

In accordance with the recent rash of posse cut incidents, Yeezy has once again enlisted an all-star team to tackle this weeks installment of his immensely popular "G.O.O.D. Friday" series. Now, lining up the talents of the aforementioned Pete Rock, Jay-Z, Charlie Wilson AND Curtis Mayfield (NOTE: Channeled via sample, of course ... lol) all on 1 soulfully hedonistic head nodding track is an amazing feat in and of itself, however, the real joy here is that, although listed as a feature, Kid Cudi is barely noticeable on this song. Everybody wins! LOL. G.O.O.D. Music is here! Cheers!

Helloooooo Ladies: The Fall/Winter 2010-2011 Christian Louboutin "Armony" Ankle Boots With Removable Cuff = Drop x Give Me $1,395 Soldier!

Available Online Here: Saksfifthavenue.Com

CHRIS LIVE AKA SHAKER SAYS: As sure as April showers make way for May flowers and warmer weather guarantees that sleek waxed drumsticks and pedicured toesies make a triumphant return to the city streets, I am also certain that this post, while clearly off-season, will be much appreciated nonetheless - after all, a Livestyle lady is nothing if not 10 steps ahead of the crowded pedestrian curve. *Cue Fabolous Voice* "There is no competition". To that end, allow me to present to Y.O.U. the Fall/Winter 2010-2011 Christian Louboutin "Armony" Ankle Boots with removable cuff.

The most decorated general of high heeled luxury marches signature red soles ablaze into the Fall season with a magnificent pair of stilt-like booties that take a yellowed page from the very old school military wear handbook and feature a flannel leather trimmed spat that artfully wraps around the ankle instep.

These beauties are perfect for the girl who can balance herself astride a good death defying shoe AND can balance her checkbook as well - @ $1,395 these booties aint made for rookies ... lol. Army and Navy Surplus this is NOT. LOL! Good shit.

Helloooooo Ladies: The Christian Louboutin "Madame" Tall Boots = MESHamphetamine.

Information Courtesy Of: Saksfifthavenue.Com


Available Online Here: Saksfifthavenue.Com

CHRIS LIVE AKA SHAKER SAYS: That's right ladies! Just when Y.O.U. thought it was safe to say, "the Devil may care" to your Nair® and carelessly neglect your pedicure appointments during the frosty Winter months, leave it to Christian Louboutin - the lord high exalted of the modern stiletto - to artfully call your bluff. The Christian Louboutin "Madame" Tall Boots are, literally, simply stunning. Sans all of the bells and whistles that clutter many contemporary heels, the "Madame" boot is merely peek-a-boo mesh, Italian leather trim and signature red-lacquered sole ... a triumphant trifecta of cool as any I've seen.

Honestly, I have heard complaints that this "barely there" style runs a great risk of appearing cheap. Nevertheless, I am of the opinion that the wearer of ANY article of clothing is the ultimate decider of what may or may not translate as "cheap". Basically, put a bust down bitch in a titillatingly tight Herve Leger dress and her "cheapness" will stain the arm pits ... lol. That's no reflection on the quality of the dress - aint nobody's fault but hers ... lol. Feel me? It is what it is.

The minimalist beauty of this boot notwithstanding, I do, however, see a few problems on the horizon. I have dark and gloomy premonitions of wealthy women with gnarly toes slipping their hooves into these pairs and, worse still, knock-offs of this austere design taking up wall space @ Bakers come Spring 2010.

Now, clearly none of those possible points of contention are the concern of Christian Louboution, nor should they be. Where I can place blame though is the extreme price tag of $1,325. Yeah, I feel Y.O.U. mama ... @ a price like that you'd probably want a complete boot ... lol. Hey, don't shoot the messenger. Holla @ ya boy in BK!

The Spring/Summer 2010 Christian Louboutin Men's "Freddy" Shoes x "Louis" Sneakers = Man Made.

"The Christian Louboutin brand is well known for their womens shoes, however many forget that they have some interesting mens shoe designs up their sleeves. For the Spring/Summer 2010 Christian Louboutin previewed some shoes from their mens shoe collection. As you can tell, the main theme of this collection was silver-toned spikes which are covering the black & white [Louis] sneakers as well as the Freddy flat dress shoes. Priced around $1,200 would you wear these?"

Information Courtesy Of: Upscalehype.Com x BBCIcecream.Com/Blog

CHRIS LIVE AKA SHAKER SAYS: Finally, the current heavyweight champ of luxurious arch altering and posterior redfining women's high heels (NOTE: Sorry Manolo Blahnik ... no disrespect kid) has come to his senses and shared his signature red lacquered sole with the fellas. Yes, fresh from his highly anticpated @ retail Spring/Summer 2010 Collection come a too-short-to-ride-the-roller-coaster range of men's "Freddy" shoes and "Louis" sneakers from Christian Louboutin.

Evidently inspired by the legendary pro-wrestling tandem of Animal and Hawk AKA The Road Warriors/The Legion Of Doom, the sartorial success of these kick-me-swiss-cheese-me toe topper showstoppers depend heavily on the individual. For instance, if Y.O.U. are an attention whore Y.O.U. might pull a full douche bag maneuver and pair such stellar statement sneakers with a spiked wristband, spiked belt, spiked dog collar and, of course, the pièce de résistance - a spike addled leather jacket. Such actions are frowned upon here @ Livestyle.

No, I much prefer the minimalist approach that Pharrell has taken allowing these $1,200 bad boys to do both the walking AND the talking. No need to O.D. homie ... mix a bit of tradition with a splash of experimentation and you'll be good money. Class is now in session.

The Christian Louboutin Champagne “Le Rituel” Box Set By Piper Heidsieck = 1 Heel Of A Cuvée.

"Famed shoe maker Christian Louboutin has launched their own champagne in partnership with champagne maker Piper Heidsieck. To commemorate this, they have released a limited edition gift box containing a bottle of champagne and a glass shoe designed by Christian Louboutin. It will be exclusively available through Colette starting October 26th."

Information Courtesy Of: Thedieline.Com

Available Online Here: Colette.Fr


CHRIS LIVE AKA SHAKER SAYS: The legendary Piper-Heidsieck champagne house has made a spirited habit of collaborating with avant-garde designers to create some magnificent marketing initiatives as of recent.

What started with the highly collectible Jean-Paul Gaultier dressed bondage bottle of bubbly and later the up-side-down-and-down-side-up abstract brilliance of the Viktor & Rolf Piper-Heidsieck Rosé Sauvage series has set the stage for the sensational Christian Louboutin Champagne “Le Rituel” Box Set by Piper Heidsieck.

Inspired by the late 19th century practice of sipping champizzle from the shoe of a fine young brizzle, this limited edition box set, available exclusively @ Colette, features a red soled crystal heel perfect for fancy foot fetishists and papered up perverts ... lol.

Message To My Livestyle Ladies: I may NOT drink your funky ring-around-the-tub bathwater, but, I WOULD take a sip from your 6-inch Christian Lou-Boo-Tahn (NOTE: Per our Livestyle user agreement I've kind of gotta teach Y.O.U. the correct way to pronounce the foreign names of these luxurious labels, right?) stilettos. Shout out to Kamilah Gianni! LOL. Good shit!

Helloooooo Ladies: The Fredrick's Of Hollywood Polkadot Romance Noir Halter Chemise = Pin-Up P.I.M.P.!

"Be your own star in this dazzling new polkadots from Fredericks. With flirty ruffles along the bust and sensational style, this US $38 chemise definitely scores [in] my book! Made of imported polyester, get ready to be addicted to this retro looking piece!"

Information Courtesy Of: Viecouture.Com

Available Online Here: Fredericks.Com

CHRIS LIVE AKA SHAKER SAYS: As much as this is clearly a post intended to apprise my Livestyle Ladies of the latest and greatest in designer skivvies, there is another major factor @ play here. I have recognized this, in the words of Barack Obama, to be a "teachable moment", where I can give my female readership some valuable insight into what real niggas like to see their women in. I mean, as far as ulterior motives go, this is pretty good, huh?

Now, generally speaking, we want to see Y.O.U. naked - no fuss; no muss (and, while we're on the topic no Amazonian overgrown muff ... lol). In lieu of your beautiful birthday suit, we also like a little peek-a-boo - maybe Y.O.U. in 1 of our wife beaters snuggly hugging the contours of your pert and well lotioned/baby oiled body! Yummers! See, while many women are all roses and candles, us men need the raunch. Furthermore, we need the pouty lipped potty mouthed porn princess to be ready to GO and complicated lingerie just looks like hook clasped frilly road blocks my friend ... lol. None of this is to say that we as a species have not evolved to the point where we can and do appreciate the occasional lingerie show, however, when Y.O.U. do it ma it had better be A) right and B) tight. To that end, allow me to recommend this Polkadot Romance Noir Halter Chemise from Fredrick's Of Hollywood (NOTE: Yes, Fredricks Of Hollywood is NOT just for hookers anymore ... lol).

Take this Bettie Page from the eternally awesome "A Pin-Up Girl's Guide To Sexy" maneater manual and cop this reasonably priced $38 pin dot microfiber chemise piece today! It has muthafuckin' garter belts for Christ's sake! Do Y.O.U. how bonerific that is!? Very. For the record: Garter belts and/or thigh high stockings are the business baby! Prepare to get your hair pulled and your cell phone thrown against the wall bitch ... lol. Control-top pantyhose are strictly for your great aunt.

Oh yeah, I could totally go on-and-on schooling my ladies on the subject of seduction, but, just 1 more word of advice: Keep the Sergio Rossi/Christian Louboutin heels on ALL NIGHT LONG ma! Yowzer! Yowzer! Yowzer!

Helloooooo Ladies: Net-A-Porter Introduces Theoutnet.Com AKA What's In Is Out AKA A + Surplus.

Visit Outnet Online Here: Theoutnet.Com


CHRIS LIVE AKA SHAKER SAYS: First and foremost, please allow me to apologize for the tardiness of today's post - I have been locked in a vicious seasonal allergy/cold war and an embargo has been placed on my ability to export pertinent information to my loyal Livestyle readers. However, cold or no cold, Y.O.U. can't out hustle a hustler, so, I smuggled this gem across your browsers border for my ladies as a way to make amends and, simultaneously, whet your collective appetites for some true "top shopper" deals just in time for the blossoming Spring 2009 season.

In what can only be viewed as a direct answer to popular slight-discount designer websites like Yoox.Com and Gilt, London based luxury label e-tailer Net-A-Porter has just launched an online outlet appropriately named Outnet.

Now, whilst only a few days old, Outnet has received mixed reviews from a few anonymity emboldened customer commenters, but, I still hold out President Barack Obama sized hope for this less-expensive-than-your-average "super-brand" supplier.

Who wants Diane Von Furstenberg, Anna Sui, Bottega Veneta, Maison Margiela, Marc Jacobs, Christian Louboutin and more on sale (NOTE: the term "sale" and the price that said term actually reflects is directly proportional to the manufacturer's original price ... sooooooooo, don't get too excited ma ... lol)? Y.O.U. do! Pull your stockings up girl, Outnet is stocking up sample sale items and busting out heavy specials on a daily basis and, trust me, Y.O.U. do want in. Attention Livestyle Ladies: Recessionistas unite!

Helloooooo Ladies: Chrisitian Louboutin x Jean-Francois Lesage Marie Antoniette-Inspired Capsule Collection = Let Them Spend Cake!

"Let them eat cake!" Marie Antoinette arguably once said. Well, I wonder what Marie would think of these Christian Louboutin heels designed with her in mind? She did lose her head for spending more money on extravagant fashion instead of feeding her starving people, so I guess she wouldn't mind them.

Louboutin teamed up with famous embroiderer Jean-Francois Lesage of the House of Lesage to create these spectacular heels. Only 36 pairs have been made, and at $6,295 a pop they are very far from my reach. Available in pink, yellow and blue they will be sold via Louboutin's Madison Avenue boutique from February 26. Kirsten Dunst gets a pair for free... naturally."

Information Courtesy Of: Shoewawa.Com

CHRIS LIVE AKA SHAKER SAYS: In a cosmic coincidence to rival that of Barack Obama giving his historic presidential nomination speech 45 years to the day that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his legendary "I Have A Dream" homily @ the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., luxury shoe craftsman par excellence Christian Louboutin (move over Mr. Manolo ... lol) has teamed up with famed French embroiderer Jean-Francois Lesage of the House of Lesage to concoct these bank busting Marie Antoinette-inspired beauties just in time for this global recession!

As opulent as The House of Versailles, these pink, yellow and blue early Easter colored treats might force some to take out an extra mortgage on their homes just to touch these $6,295 stilettos. Limited to 36 stamped and numbered pairs in the entire universe, this capsule collection of wearable art is as exclusive as it gets - Marie Antoinette would be proud. Have Y.O.U. had enough yet lil lady? Aight ... good. Now, wipe the drool off of your keyboard and get back to work.

Helloooooo Ladies: Christian Louboutin's "Loubinight" Satin Clutch = A.nother B.ad C.reation!

"Although this creation by Christian Louboutin is a handbag, the Loubinight Satin Clutch still manages to channel the high heeled shoes with signature red soles that he's so famous for designing. Bright, vibrant green satin on the outside and rich, 'signature red' satin on the inside, this clutch's most endearing feature is the darling pair of miniature crystal Louboutin heels (you can tell because they have red soles!) that stand on the bag's top and double as the clasp.

If you're one of those who just can't get enough shoes, then this is the perfect way to wear more than just one pair at a time. $960"

Information Courtesy Of: Luxist.Com

Available Online Here: Net-A-Porter.Com


CHRIS LIVE AKA SHAKER SAYS: This clutch, as are most items that I highlight for my ladies here @ Livestyle, is a muthafuckin' statement! Chrisitian Louboutin has once again successfully translated his impeccable shoe sensibility into a whimsical accessory for his most ardent fans. I know, I know, we are in the throes of a recession and this is a luxury item, but, $960 isn't that b-a-d for this bad boy. Leave it to me to rationalize conspicuous consumption ... lol. It is what it is.

A note of caution: No matter who Y.O.U. are, do NOT even attempt to purchase this clutch (or any Louboutin bags) if Y.O.U. do not 1st own @ least 1 pair of this man's shoes. Y.O.U. wouldn't spend your last dollar on this beautiful clutch and try to pair it with some shoes from Baker's or Steve Madden, right? Nah, Y.O.U. wouldn't do that ... lol. Holla @ ya boy in BK!