Baby Girl Better Known as Aaliyah

Aaliyah with Best Friend Kidada Jones

It's been 8 years today since the passing of the timeless beauty Aaliyah, and it still effects me just as much as it did that August day. Her tomboy swag was the perfect compliment for an inner and outer beauty so powerful it was only outmatched by her honey-smooth sultry voice.

The wonderful people over at The Fader have made a two-part Aaliyah tribute mix from DJ Caps available for free download as a tribute to Baby Girl's stunning, if all too short, discography.
Download here.

Try a Little Tenderness: RIP John Hughes

Director and writer John Hughes, who basically defined the way anyone under 30 thinks about the teenage experience in America, died today at the age of 59.

I wrote one of my favorite thesis papers from my college years on the director and his unique portrayal of adolescent women in film. His strength at creating characters that became the prototype for modern teen life will not be forgotten, and I salute him with one of my favorite scenes from Pretty in Pink. Enjoy and RIP John Hughes.

MJ x EL Collabo

Awesome moments like these are what made the circus today worth it all...

All Hail the King

20twenty Tees put these rad legacy tees together. It's a beautiful thing.

(via Lateboots)

Farrah Fawcett Passes

Fair, feathered hair beauty Farrah Fawcett passed away today at the age of 62 after losing her battle with cancer. She will be remembered for her smile, beauty, charm, and ability to light up the small screen.

Her last words were simply, bravely, "I'm Happy. I'm Ready."

Our thoughts are with her family.