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129 Rivington St.

New York, NY 10002

(212) 475-5447

Feeling a little blue….

Julia Jones created this site for just such an occasion. Click here and feel the luv:
www.expage.com/peacegreetings

Men on Beauty:
 
Men are speaking out openly on beauty.  What was once taboo, is now common chit-chat between even the burliest of guys.
 
I live on a quiet block overlooking the Trinity Church Cemetery (I know it sounds morbid but.....it's really beautiful). On an average Summer morning, I awaken to trees swaying in gentle breezes, and the symphony of chirping birds.  There is a Verizon dispatcher at the other end of the block and, occasionally, the workers, all wired up on coffee, manage to wake me up before the birds can get to me….  
 
The other day I heard two of them conversing secretly, outside my window.  The subject was hair. One expressed heartfelt disappointment by having had to take his braids out.  "They were coming a'loose in the back Man......She didn't do it tight enough....on Saturday I just had to take them out."  The other listened attentively, and chimed in with similar encounter.  Both were bearded, burly, could’ve been in prison yesterday. Although, I was annoyed by having been robbed of my last few minutes of sleep, at the same time I was tickled.....pink, if I must say so.  I rolled over, buried my face in the pillow for one final wink, and thought, "What is this world coming to? There are men outside my window discussing hair products."
 
Alright, so men are more than muscles and fitness these days.  They're hairdo's, and steam facials, mud packs, and manicures.  For those of you guys, unafraid to indulge in the vanity that we always knew was there....This is for you:
 
Nickel (Spa for Men!) – You guys might actually enjoy this if you can get over feeling gay….just for being there. Nickel Salon is complete with its own line of beauty and enhancement products – STRICTLY FOR MEN. They also offer massages, facials, hair removal and the works. (Nothing kinky, in case that’s what you were thinking). If it makes you ‘phobics’ feel any better – bring a girl! Nickel 777 Eighth Ave @ 14th NYC 10014 212.242.3203. Oh! Check out the “Love Handle Cream” formulated especially for men on their site www.nickelformen.com. Or call 888.642.8289.

Men's pantyhose ?! You’ve GOT to see this: www.comfilon.com. If anybody who’s reading this wears these, you MUST contact me at once!!!

Kiehl’s – Well, everyone knows about Kiehl’s. I swear by them. Kiehl’s has always been a place where a man could walk out with an armful of beauty products, and feel no way about it. Available on-line, but there’s nothing like visiting the store. Check the site to find location near you: www.kiehls.com. Kiehl’s New York Flagship Store 109 Third Avenue (Bt 13th & 14th) NYC 10003. 212.677.3171

Oh! Whattabout me……

Well, I don’t have too much to say about me right now…except that I am having a booming (!) new website done as we speak (thanx to DDGroup). From the new and improved website, you will be able to view and purchase my latest jewelry collection, listen to and buy the CD, find out about upcoming gigs, read THE OMO MISHA TIMES and more. I would also like to introduce TaNesha Barnes Diallo (no relation to Amadou, btw) as my new, non-exclusive jewelry rep. She’s da bomb! More on all this stuff later.

My next live performance date is September 20, 2002 @ Le Bar Bat, 8:30pm. Mark your calendars - more details to come. I'll also be doing a trunk show @ Kimera (Brooklyn) early this Fall. More details to come and/or check the website. 

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The Brownstone
"Harlem's Greatest Wonder"
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 2032 Fifth Avenue (bt 125th & 126th)
New York, NY 10035 212.996.7980

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