Tink is on her way to being the voice of the Youth. Timberland's new protégé just released her vibrant video for her Aaliyah-sampled single "Million" and it's beyond crazy, I LOVE IT.

In the video directed by Mr. Benny Boom the Chicago native showcases her versatility as an artist and proves that she is capable of being a triple threat as a great rapper, singer, and dancer.

In her video Tink channels Aaliyah's subtle sexy aura while going through all of the reasons why her guy is worth her time. The choreography was inspired by a few on her free style moves, which is pretty cool. The vibe is chill and relaxed... Timberland did his thing as usual!

This song is a great BBQ jam. Get hip! I should have the words down packed by the end of the day ;) Check out the video below.

Happy Fourth of July!

2. She is far from a music newbie. The 22 year old, singer-songwriter has been performing since she was 3-years-old. She knows how to play a variety of instruments, guitar (of course), piano, and drums.

3. She was a contestant in two singing competitions. She participated in Season 9 of American Idol. Unfortunately, she didn't make it to the top 24 but she beat out country artist Hunter Hayes for the win on America's Most Talented Kids in 2004.

When stepping out for a night on the town, you never leave home without that one important thing: your wing woman/women - otherwise known as your best friend(s).

Guys constantly rely on their wing man to help them score some tale for the night. Though wing women tend to do the same, they also guide you through your drunken haze, which usually causes you to speak to random men who, if you were sober you wouldn't really pay much attention to. It sounds rude... but it's true.

Best friends are practically joined at the hip; therefore, the position of wing woman becomes second nature.

Here is why your bestie is hands down the best wing woman you'll ever have:

1. She always saves you from creepers. Bar creepers always seem to find themselves in the right place at the right time, preying on the innocent intoxicated ladies. Of course, there are different variations of a creeper: the I-bought-you-a-drink-and-now-you're-stuck-with-me-for-the-rest-of-the-night guy, the watcher, the one that constantly tries to get behind you and "dance" which usually looks more like a staggering dry hump. Steering your way through the commotion can be a bit complicated if you're alone. BUT never fear, when your handy dandy wing woman is present! She shows up and poof! They're gone.

2. She will pick you up and dust you off, if you bust your ass in the club. May or may not have happened to you but if it has your bestie is there to contain some of the embarrassment. She'll swoop you up, grab your purse and drag you to the bathroom. Problem semi solved.

3. She doesn't judge you for having that third, fourth, fifth or sixth. She knows you're on a mission! Liquid courage is encouraged. She will definitely have the shots lined up. In fact, she's your designated drinking partner, shots anyone?

4. She knows your type. You know when she's spotted someone she thinks you should talk to. The not so nonchalant glances, head nods, and wide eyes indicate that she has spotted your prey for the night. The best part is, if you're shy and not drunk enough to stir up a conversation she will find the perfect opener to introduce the two of you. Is she fabulous or what?

5. Last but not least, she is your designated bathroom partner.  It is an unwritten rule that women have to go to the bathroom together. Honestly, who pees alone these days? Most of the time you're not even using the toilet, you're just there to check each other out in the mirror. A lot of random things happen in the bathroom. Where else would you see a woman having a full-blown conversation with a soap dispenser?

All in all, your best friends should always be your designated wing women. Be prepared for memorable nights filled with laughter, sexy men, and drunken shenanigans.

Most of the time when you tell people that you're comfortable in your relationship they look at you like you have a sign on your forehead that reads "I'm a blasted idiot." I have no idea why that always comes with some sort of negative connotation but people never cease to amaze me with the foolishness. Getting past the honeymoon phase and into the "we" phase doesn't mean any less excitement- in fact, It's pretty awesome. If you've been in a long-term relationship then you know exactly what I mean. So, here are 10 pretty cool things that happen when you get comfortable in your relationship!

1. You eat like a human, and not a pigeon. The days of worrying if you have food on your face are totally over. You've learned that eating like a normal person is ACCEPTABLE. He won't judge you or your obnoxiously large burger. You can kiss those salads goodbye!

2. You can show off your silly side. If cracking inappropriate jokes is your thing, you no longer have to hide it. The things that make you odd or goofy are a part of your charm. He has already fallen in love with you and all of your silliness.

3. You can pee with the door open. Now I know this may possibly sound gross to a single person, but believe it or not it's quite common. How else are you supposed to hear what your partner is saying when you're on the toilet?

4. He isn't ashamed to purchase your pads or tampons. You no longer have to shy away from the period conversation. He isn't embarrassed to help you out in your time of need; just like you aren't embarrassed to purchase his monthly playboy magazine. Team work at its finest.

5. He has your Netflix password. We all know how special that $7 membership with Netflix is. Giving him access to the Netflix queue is like giving him your car keys...for an entire week. It's a big deal people.

6. You pass gas in front of each other...all of the time. The days of holding it in are long gone...just let it go.

7. He's seen you barefaced. You no longer have to try at every moment to be the perfect version of yourself. Nine times out of ten, when he comes over you're in a T-shirt and sweats. Naturally beautiful. Plus when he wakes up next to you he won't have to wonder "wth happened to the girl from last night." Ha! Keep it classy!

8. TMI (too much information.) You constantly over share. At the end of each day he's able to tell you how many times you've gone to the bathroom. Makes for interesting conversation...doesn't it?

9. You go dutch. The guy-always-pays scenario no longer applies to you. You pick up the tab every now and then because you got it like that... you take care of your boo!

10. You can state how you feel without turning it into an argument. You've learned how to communicate your problems without hurting each other's feelings. Remember PROPER communication is the key to a successful relationship.

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Welcome back Sassy ' N ' New York lovers! This weeks post is centered around casual wear. This sort of street style comes in various forms. Initially, it depends on your definition of casual and the way you feel that day. For example, you're running to the store, going shopping around your neighborhood, running errands etc. What do you wear? That gentlemen, is what you can consider your casual wear.

Remember, the clothes don't make the man, the MAN makes the clothes. Some men step out in outrageous outfits, wearing colors that you thought would never look good together but THEY make it work. Casual looks can be just as fabulous as outfits that take time to put together. Why, because casual outfits that look good look effortless...effortlessly dope.

Luckily for us, our two representatives are a bit familiar. They have been featured in a couple of posts so far, so you should have a good understanding of their style. For this segment there will be two outfits per model. Four examples of different casual wear looks. Great. lets get started!

Our first model is Maalik Murphy the "Mr. ShoW-OWt"

Maalik's casual look is simple yet chic. Based on this outfit and a few of the others we have seen from him, it is clear that he is a wiz at matching. Though his hat is a slightly different shade of red than his sneakers they still seem to blend effortlessly.

I've seen a million and one men walking around with these Adidas track pants, but who knew they could be stylish?

How cool is his shirt? I love the paint spill colors. The brightest colors in the shirt are yellow, light blue, and green, yet he chose to accent it with tinges of red. I guess we can consider this a form of color blocking. Pretty cool if you ask me.

Paring the track pants with funky sneakers and a color infused shirt, his look is complete. Effortless chic.


TIP: How to make your T-shirt POP. 

When purchasing a shirt with multiple colors you can definitely follow Maalik's example. Examine your new or old shirt and look for a color(s) that are less obvious than the brighter colors in the shirt. In the shirt pictured above the most obvious color is yellow, you can barely see the red/orange hues. By accenting with that "hidden" color your outfit begins to POP. The first thing people will see when they look at you are the accent colors (colors of your sneakers, hat, watch etc.) Then they'll peep the shirt, and it will all make sense. "Ahh! I see what he did there!" And just like that...you're awesome.

So! How does he figure out how to put outfits together? Everyone's fashion process is different of course, no two people are the same. Here is how Maalik creates his outfits.

"In essence, everything is determined by the sneaker, all the way down to the watch I'm wearing. You wouldn't want to wear a G-Shock with lets say some slacks and high fashion shoes. For those occasions I would throw on a Michael Kors watch to accent the rest of the wardrobe. In rare occasions if an outfit speaks to me then I will purchase it and later I would contemplate which shoes would accent it best. This is difficult to do most times but if you're lucky enough you may end up with a look you never thought would work. That is how you can start to broaden your fashion horizons."

From the sneakers to the pants and the shirt this outfit looks comfortable and effortless. The highlight of the outfit is definitely the T-shirt. Maalik proves that simple sweatpants can be deemed fashion forward. It's all about presentation and accessories.








Interested in the outfit? Check out the deets below!


















Hat - Custom Piece 
Shirt - Urban Outfitters 
Pants - Addida Track Pants
Sneakers - Ewing Athletics
Watch - Apple
Bracelet - Haute Look 

Two Fashion Tips of the Week From Maalik:

1. When buying clothing, to guarantee you get more bang for your buck have 2 or 3 different items in your closet that you can match the piece with. You don't want to buy that 1 shirt that only goes with that one pair of shoes and those one pair of pants. Think versatility. 

2. If you don't have the money to afford the clothing you want to buy DO NOT BUY IT. Trying to impress people with money you don't have only makes you look the fool, a broke fool actually. 

Up next we have Kaleb Hopkins the "Classic Man" 


Kaleb's look is completely different compared to Maalik's. This gentlemen, is the freedom of self expression that fashion offers.

By paring a busy button up with causal black pants and an oversized cardigan Kaleb is ready for pretty much anything.

Most importantly, clearly you can wear loafers with just about anything. How great do they look with this outfit?

You all should be inspired to purchase some loafers. I'm not a loafer kind of person but this ensemble definitely makes me want to purchase a pair.


Neutral Colors
Last week we discussed the importance of neutral colors in high fashion. That fashion tip can be applied to all categories. As pictured below his shirt is white with tinges of dark grey. He completes the outfit with a cape in a similar shade of dark grey, and most importantly BLACK PANTS not jeans. Of course there is nothing wrong with jeans, I'm sure they would have looked fine with the outfit but we're trying to spice up our lives. Come on guys, try different types of pants, I guarantee you won't regret it.































His black pants and solid color cape helps his busy shirt offset the rest of the outfit. The shirt, is the centerpiece of the ensemble, meaning it is the first thing you look at.

By the way, the cape was designed by his brother Courtney Hopkins. He owns a clothing line called Le Mélange Des Remédes (LMDR). His store is currently located in France. The clothing website is currently under construction, I'm not sure when it will be finished, but if you're interested be on the look out.  

Wise words from Kaleb - "The best word in life is SALE. Most of the stuff I have I got on sale! Make sure you look for sales, discounts, seasonal prices etc. Thats when you shop. You don't shop just because it's Wednesday, because you'll be paying full price for EVERYTHING. You shop during seasons, father's day, Thanksgiving, Christmas etc. Do like the women, catch a sale! Why, because you want to look like money without spending large sums of money...Boom.

Be sure to check out the outfit details below.


This time around Maalik is sporting a white shirt, denim inspired joggers with white & blue kicks.