The French Afro-Caribbean Arts Awards 2011 in Paris (Sept 12th)

The sixth edition of the "Trophées des Arts Afro-Caribéens (TAAC)" ("Afro-Caribbean Arts Awards") will be held September 12, 2011 at the théâtre du Châtelet in Paris France and will be broadcasted on Sept. 18 on the French public television network France Ô.



The show will be presented by Audrey Chauveau and Sébastien Folin.



Compilation of 2009 and 2010





list of candidates



Category: Artist of the Year

RColonel Reyel, Dominik Coco, Alpha Blondy, Danyel Waro



Category: Clip of the year

Fanny J Feat Black Kent, Colonel Reyel, TLF Feat Corneille, Soprano.



Category: Best Group of the Year.

Sexion d’Assaut, Staff Benda Bilili, Didye Kegrin Ek Soul KAMAYANN, Bamboolaz .



Category: Newcomer of the Year.

Mélissa Nkonda, Patrice Hulman, Tsenga, Colonel Reyel.



You can vote for your favorite artist at the website of France Ô at http://participer.franceo.fr/lestaac/



Two performances in the Awards of 2010



Ben L'Oncle Soul





Lynsha feat Neg'Marrons "Mon idéal"

“Miss Charme” election 2013 - The new ambassador of Amsterdam South East

The Miss Charme election in Amsterdam South East is an annual Dutch election to choose an ambassador to represent the city district for one year.

The new ambassador for Amsterdam South East this year is Nadia Taaza. The 24-year old college student won the election on November 5th. She described herself as "a Moroccan from Limburg”. The choice to move to this neighbourhood she calls "the best decision she has taken so far. Taaza is the first Moroccan to win the contest.

The jury was led by Silvana Simons, a former television host. And host of the evening was Sharlely Becker, who was once a candidate in the election and now the wife of former German tennis star Boris Becker.

Crooked Disco: Sunglasses At Night

I'm going to be DJing Crooked Disco tomorrow night with DJ Morsy and friends. Crooked Disco is pulling a little inspiration from the summertime 80s and inviting you to wear your sunglasses at night. They're not mandatory, but highly encouraged. People sporting the best shades will get free drinks!

Who: Crooked Disco DJs Morsy & Kester, Lani Love, Mojo & live performance by Jaie
What: dance music & drink specials 10-11pm and $3 Rolling Rocks all night
When: Friday, August 5th, 10pm - 4am
Where: The Gallery at Le Poisson Rouge
158 Bleecker St bet Thompson and Sullivan St
21+, no cover and no line if you say "Crooked Disco" at the door

And while we're on the topic of sunglasses, here are a few of my current favorites, starting at just $20!

AJ Morgan "Feline", $20


Taupe sunglasses, $21


Warby Parker "Tenley", $95


Ray-Ban "RB4163 55", $129.95


Super "Lucia", $161

The London Vintage Wedding Fair

For those of you too far south to make the fair in Harrogate, London will see its first vintage wedding fair on Sunday 11th April at The 20th Century Theatre. Admission is £5 on the door and tickets are also available to book. Visit the website for more information.



Images courtesy of The London Vintage Wedding Fair and from left to right; Emmy Shoes, Elizabeth Havey and Vintage Flair.

A Most Curious Valentine?

Vintage crockery and prop hire company A Most Curious Party has created a simple, romantic and very en-trend Valentines Day package, the perfect treat for your vinatge loving fiancé!

If you think that special someone would fancy an old fashioned picnic (perhaps indoor for the February factor) that you can have in your own home or your chosen destination but you’re running out of time this could be the answer.

Your wicker hamper will include
2 vintage champagne glasses
2 vintage teacups
Vintage teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug
2 vintage cake plates
A cake stand of beautiful cupcakes and cucumber sandwiches
Picnic blanket
Posy of flowers in a vintage vase

Available for those in the London area for £30.

Can you hear the brownie points being scored right now, for thoughtfulness, cute-ness and being in vogue?!

For more information, contact Rebecca@amostcuriousparty.co.uk

The UK’s First Vintage Wedding Fair

I am very excited to report that the UK's first Vintage Wedding Fair will be held on 14th February 2010 in Harrogate, and about time too I say!

This event is not just about that perfect dress, headdress & accessories, those who really want a totally Vintage Day can get ideas for entertainment, themes, vintage wedding cars and even what your guests could wear and buy you as a gift.

The event will be open from 10am-4pm on Sunday 14th February 2010 at the White Hart Hotel in Harrogate and will be FREE Entry. For more information and to register your interest in visiting this event visit www.discovervintage.co.uk or call 0788 0910361

Afternoon tea for vintage brides to be

Miss Polly, one of our vintage loving readers, has come up with a fantastic idea to bring together vintage style brides to be in the East London area! Please read on for more details . . .



Hello lovely ladies,

I am hosting a fantastic vintage style afternoon tea for brides to be who have a love of all things vintage. This will be held at my marvellous retro home in East London and will be a great chance to meet other like minded ladies and share ideas, contacts and get some great vintage inspiration for your big day. There shall be champagne, cakes, tea and scones with clotted cream, all served the proper old fashioned way! No men folk allowed! Hoping this could become a regular event and have pencilled in the provisional date of Sunday 17th January.

If you would like to come please email me on pollypoppet@live.co.uk

Look forward to hearing from you,
Miss Polly x

Audrey Hepburn Auction

How do you fancy walking down the aisle in one of Audrey Hepburn's own gowns? Well now you could (if you're feeling flush), because Kerry Taylor Auctions will be selling some of Audrey Hepburn's finery at their "Passion for Fashion & Fine Textiles" auction on 8th December 2009!



Lots include a 1950's Paquin couture ball gown (lot 140) and the ivory satin bridal gown designed for Audrey Hepburn by the Fontana Sisters for her marriage to James (later Lord) Hanson in 1952 which did not take place (lot 333). For more details and to view all the lots click here.

Audrey Hepburn wedding dress, 50s wedding dress, Vintage wedding dress