Archive for May, 2010

Affordable Meals in LA Brought to you by BlackboardEats.com!

Friday, May 28th, 2010

You can thank us later.  BlackboardEats.com is a fabulous Web site that Cashmere holds near and dear to because we love food!

The Web site is a legit and most importantly, awesome, site that partners with delicious restaurants around Los Angeles to give their subscribers coupon codes in a newsletter they distribute randomly into your inbox.  Offers varies and can include as much as 30% off lunch/dinner codes to your favorite restaurant –Mo-Chica, Jar, Mozza 2 Go, Harolds & Belles– free appetizer per table, free bottle of wine, and lots more!

Of course, they do have limitations; where some restaurants allow parties of up to four people, free appetizers require each person to order an entrée, etc.  The best deals are the 30% off meals.

Currently, they are serving only the Los Angeles and New York area.  Hopefully they expand and begin partnering with restaurants in San Francisco, Chicago, Philadelphia, Miami and other must-dine cities.

What are you waiting for?  Hurry up and sign up here!!!

DJ Quik Grooves in LA!

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

DJ Quik never keeps idle too long without blessing us with a touch of his musical genius. In anticipation of Quik’s first studio album in five years, a private listening session was held last night for his latest release, The Book of David.

Clearly the album resonated with all of the tastemakers and industry professionals in attendance. Serving as the the perfect score of musical arrangements, composition and production, The Book of David had heads nodding and left expressions of delight after each track was played. For your convenience, Cashmere has an early listen of The Book of David below for you to check out.

And if you happen to be in West Hollywood and want to be apart of Quik’s world, join fellow fans at the Key Club this Saturday for the latest Quik’s Groove. The “popular jam session style concert series” is known for attracting prominent musical guests and impromptu performances. Keep up with everything DJ Quik on MySpace, Facebook or Twitter and get the latest information.

Cali Swag District Wants to “Teach (MTVU and Soulja Boy) How to Dougie”

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Cali Swag District had their world premiere for the official “Teach Me How To Dougie”  video over the weekend and now it’s in the running for this week’s MTVU’s Best Freshmen video.

Show the hip-hop group some love by heading over to MTVU.com now to cast your vote for Cali Swag District’s “Teach Me How To Dougie” today. And be sure to check out their official video below.

In other Cali Swag news, the group just launched their “Swag Takeover” Soulja Boy Remix Contest. CSD is calling on all of their fans, followers and friends to hit up Soulja Boy and tell him to jump on the official remix of “Teach Me How To Dougie.”

To become a contestant, just leave Soulja Boy a message on his Twitter, MySpace and Facebook page to enter. Then, take a screenshot of each message and email your entry to CaliSwagRemix@gmail.com. Five contestants will receive a Cali Swag prize pack. Check out the video below of Cali Swag District’s call to action.

Cashmere says Good-Bye to Lost

Monday, May 24th, 2010

Last night millions bid a bittersweet farewell to Lost, as the cult-like drama concluded its iconic television run. Many, including two of Cashmere’s own diehard ‘Losties’ (I’m sure everyone guessed Anthony, but whodathunk Rona?) watched as Jack, Sawyer, Kate, Sayid, Ben, Hurley, and Locke, graced our television screens for the final time.

A day later, the internet and blogosphere is still abuzz trying to decipher every minute mystery that the creative team of Damon Lindelof & Carlton Cuse crafted over the past six years. While the faithful Lost audience could not get answers to every question that emerged throughout the show’s storied run, longtime Lost fans were treated to an endearing, happy ending (of sorts) for the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815.

In case you missed it, the series finale of Lost will repeat this Saturday, May 29^th at 8pm on ABC. And check out the lost themed videos below: three alternate endings to the series finale and Jimmy Kimmel’s tribute to the show for his “This Week in Unnecessary Censorship” bit. And for the few that might have ‘lost’ count, College Humor compiled a comprehensive list of all the Lost unanswered questions into one video.

Cali Swag District Takes Over MTV

Friday, May 21st, 2010

Cali Swag District is taking over MTV Jams this Sunday! MTV Jams premieres the official music video to their hit single “Teach Me How To Dougie” directed by Yolande Geralds, with appearances from the New Boyz, Teyana Taylor and many more.

Check for the exclusive World Premiere of “Teach Me How To Dougie” video at the top of every hour, on the hour, on MTV Jams this Sunday! Errbody luv me!

Cashmere Wishes YouTube A Happy Birthday!!!

Friday, May 21st, 2010

Today marks the 5^th anniversary for YouTube.  Five years ago, they gave the public an alternative way of expressing themselves through the internet by allowing users to upload their very own, self-produced videos – allowing for the most creative, unique and original content to exist on the internet.  Fast forward five years, a plethora of regular Joe Schmoes have exploded into internet stardom; many becoming lucky to have garnered public interest beyond the web browsers and into broadcast television, radio and all other media outlets.

If it wasn’t for YouTube, would we have been able to witness Michael Jackson’s amazing Thriller choreographed dance performed by Filipino inmates?  Or be able to hear the heart-melting, Mario Kart Love Song that had all the women clutching themselves with hope that there are still good men left out there? Or how about that super rare video clip of Michael Jackson, Prince, and the Godfather of Soul, James Brown in their only appearance on stage together.

YouTube, you’ve shown us the world by allowing us to share our own stories and visions with others.  Cashmere appreciates you, values you, and wishes you many mores of success to come!

To join YouTube in celebrating this momentous day, please visit: YouTube.com/FiveYear. And check out some of Cashmere’s favorite YouTube videos below.

Cashmere New Show Alert: MTV Hired!

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

One of our friends from the University of Dreams program, Career Coach Ryan Kahn, continues to make dreams come true in the lives of recent graduates. As an alumna of the program, they totally brought our very own Misty’s LA dreams to fruition pairing her with a wonderful internship and, later, a job offer at Cashmere Agency.

Now Ryan is taking his successful guidance and expertise in job recruiting to a nationwide television  audience as part of MTV’s newest reality series, Hired. Hired chronicles recent college grads as they go on their first big job interview. Each episode will feature job seekers vying for a different gig in a unique industry, ranging from a junior designer to an assistant stylist to talent booker for the trendiest and hottest companies.

Viewers will follow along as these applicants navigate their way through the nerve-wracking interview process, complete with expert coaching from professional recruiter Ryan Kahn, leading up to the climactic finish where one person will get ‘hired’ and land a dream job, with the rest forced to dust off their resumes and try again.

Peep the trailer and first episode of Hired below and be sure to catch all the episodes of Hired, weekdays at 6:30pm, only on MTV!!!

Trailer

First full episode

Marques Houston releases “Pullin on Her Hair” single

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

Marques Houston’s new single “Pullin On Her Hair” featuring Rick Ross premiered today on MySpace Music, and this track goes hard. The Mattress Music album, set to drop July 27th, is an installment that the artist coins as “baby making music.”

Marques sat down with SingersRoom.com to explain his inspiration for the track:

“She loves it when I’m pulling on her hair. It speaks for itself,” he says. “When you’re making love and you’re pulling on that hair, she loves it. A man being aggressive is what a woman wants in the bedroom and most of the women that I have dated, like aggression and passion.”

For more of this interview, head over to SingersRoom.com. And follow Marques Houston online at his Official Website , MySpace, Twitter, and YouTube.

MASH SF Heads to Los Angeles for Project Space Exhibition

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

If you didn’t know, Mash SF is an enthusiastic group of cyclists that have come from various endeavors to focus and share their passion for riding bikes. This Saturday, in conjunction with Project Space, MASH is hosting a special exhibition entitled “Revisit MASH Tour of California,” a retrospective on their  journey during the 2009 Tour of California.

The show presented along with Arkitip and Incase is a summation of Mash SF crashing the course of the 2009 Tour of California  (9 Days, 700 Miles, one gear ratio at a time).  artifacts from the tour, such as road-worn bicycles, a torn kit from the 2009 Tour and more will all be on display.

The opening reception for the MASH exhibition takes place Saturday, May 22nd, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Preceding the opening reception is the MASH-organized fixed gear only race from Echo Park. The race finishes at Project Space, culminating with an awards ceremony during the exhibition’s opening reception.

Check the video below of some of their previous initiatives. And for more information about this Saturday’s event, head over to Mash SF websites.

Fashion Forward: New Melody Ehsani 2010 Summer Collection

Monday, May 17th, 2010

Melody Ehsani is an LA-based designer who, in Cashmere’s opinion, is one of the flyest female designers of our time.  Her belief in her inner power as a woman has allowed her to continually challenge convention and overcome barriers;  ME has a desire to see women be everything they can be.

The ME mantra was a created to give women what they need, quality, high fashion products that are beautiful, comfortable and affordable.  ME has a burning desire to see women reach their full potential and to unleash they power they have inside.

Check out the preview below of Melody’s new summer collection which consists of 3 themes:  “We live in their world”, “Protect me from what I want” and “Love sees color”.

Be sure to check out Melody Ehsani’s site where you can view and purchase ME accessories and shoes for your summer adventures!