Fashion. Music. Culture. Lifestyle Newshttp://www.cruzmag.com/blog/en-US2012-02-24T04:09:30ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Wendy Williams Shares Her Thoughts on Whitney Houston [Video]http://www.cruzmag.com/blog/2012/2/13/wendy-williams-shares-her-thoughts-on-whitney-houston-video.htmlKari "Cruziiie" Cruz2012-02-14T01:43:19ZBOBBI KRISTIN HOUSTON The Water Cooler WENDY WILLIAMS TV BREAKDOWN WENDY WILLIAMS WHITNEY HOUSTON DEDICATION WHITNEY HOUSTON BATH TUB Wendy Williams Whitney Houston

It was an early morning tear jerker for me, to watch this Candid and heartfelt dedication from Wendy Williams to Whitney Houston. The message is  to loan your support to friends, should you feel they are in need! Very touching!

]]>RIP Whitney Houston!http://www.cruzmag.com/blog/2012/2/11/rip-whitney-houston.htmlKari "Cruziiie" Cruz2012-02-12T02:21:31ZHOW DID WHITNEY HOUSTON DIE Musica Maestro! WHITNEY HOUSTON AND RAY J WHITNEY HOUSTON BRANDY WHITNEY HOUSTON DEAD WHITNEY HOUSTON DEAD BEVERLY HILLS WHITNEY HOUSTON GRAMMY WHITNEY HOUSTON GRAMMY TRIBUTE WHITNEY HOUSTON SPARKLEWith a talent so immense and a voice so unforgettable, young or old- Whitney is classic to all. Her legacy of the girl with the golden voice will always remain magical, despite the recent lows she's faced in the public eye and privately. At only 48 years old, today we mourn the loss of Whitey Houston! 

With causes unknown, it has been confirmed that the legend has passed away in Beverly Hills just hours before attending Clive Davis' pre-grammy party. 

How to even name a favorite song, it's just not possible! Below is a little something we'll be rocking to. Rest In Peace, Whitney- you will be missed. 

 

]]>Photo Challenge: February 2012!http://www.cruzmag.com/blog/2012/2/1/photo-challenge-february-2012.htmlKari "Cruziiie" Cruz2012-02-01T21:37:22ZDesign Inspiration PHOTO A DAY PHOTO CHALLENGE 2012 PICTURE A DAY The Water CoolerI can now say that I've successfully completed the January photo a day challenge & am ready to keep doing them each month until 2013! (whew, the days are flying by)...

If you've been keeping up, I've used my own hashtag "#photoaday" and "#photochallenge" which you can follow along with on twitter or Instagram! Be sure to check in everyday for the next new pic.

]]>What Does It Mean to Be "Black Latino"?http://www.cruzmag.com/blog/2012/1/13/what-does-it-mean-to-be-black-latino.htmlKari "Cruziiie" Cruz2012-01-13T18:13:51ZBLACK LATINOS CHRISTINA MILIAN CHRISTINA MILIAN CUBAN Color Me Beautiful Fashionating Hearty Inspiration JESSY TERRERO LATINA WOMEN CASTING MUN2 BLACK LATINOS TATYANA ALI LATINA The Water CoolerMun2 gathered a few familiar faces to ask what 'Black Latino' is. Christinia Milian, Tatyana Ali and Soledad O'Brien (amongst various others) give some good tidbits.

Why don't dark-skinned latinas get cast as "Latina Women," What does it mean to be 'Latin' and when are you "Latin enough."And most importantly why need a title for the type of "Latino" you are, when we're all of color. Watch the video clip below!  

]]>Preview: Jason Wu for Target Entire Lookbookhttp://www.cruzmag.com/blog/2012/1/10/preview-jason-wu-for-target-entire-lookbook.htmlKari "Cruziiie" Cruz2012-01-10T19:58:50ZBUY JASON WU TARGET Fashionating JASON WU AMERICAN GIRL IN PARIS JASON WU FOR TARGET JASON WU TARGET COLLECTION JASON WU TARGET LOOKBOOK TARGET BY JASON WUClean lines, delicate hints of floral and pops of brights all complete the "American Girl in Paris" inspiration Jason Wu had for the latest Target designer collaboration. I love the ease of the pieces in this line and the styling gives it a seamless look. I especially love the pleated skirt and tuxedo-esque looks! 

"The collection, which features dozens of flirty dresses, pastel prints and nipped waist silhouettes will hit stores on February 5th." See the entire line below!

]]>New Music: Jay-Z Samples His Daughter Blue Ivy Carter's 1st Cries On "Glory"http://www.cruzmag.com/blog/2012/1/9/new-music-jay-z-samples-his-daughter-blue-ivy-carters-1st-cr.htmlKari "Cruziiie" Cruz2012-01-09T18:44:50ZBEYONCE BABY BEYONCE BABY PICTURES BEYONCE MISCARRIAGE BEYONCE PARIS BLUE IVY FIRST CRIES JAY-Z GLORY TRACK JAY-Z SAMPLE "GLORY" Musica Maestro!
For the usually private Hov, parenthood is already transforming the ways in which he makes music. A baby girl named Blue Ivy Carter acts as the latest muse. And in the process of listening to "Glory" we get a very personal glimpse into the lives of the Carters. Bey had a miscarriage? Blue was conceived in Paris? And some very beautiful words by Jay. Listen until the very end of the track to hear her first cries.]]>Beyoncé + Jay-Z Welcome Baby Blue Ivyhttp://www.cruzmag.com/blog/2012/1/9/beyonce-jay-z-welcome-baby-blue-ivy.htmlKari "Cruziiie" Cruz2012-01-09T17:20:46ZBEYONCE BABY BEYONCE BABY FIRST PHOTO SHOOT BEYONCE BABY PICTURES BEYONCE EXPLAINS BABY NAME BEYONCE MATERNITY PICTURES Celeb-rating MEANING OF BLUE IVY NAME MEANING OF IVY BLUE The Water CoolerBeyoncé and Jay-Z welcome their first child together and while we're anxiously awaiting images of their lil girl somewhere uber-glam (or on the cover of Fortune)- one question still remains. Why the name (confirmed by Gwyneth Paltrow via Twitter) Blue Ivy?

Sources have said that it can be an ode to the number 4 (IV), which is Bey's latest album title, wedding date (April 4th), and the couples birth dates (Bey on Sept. 4 and Jay on Dec. 4). Like mother, the baby's name now starts with "B" and it may also be a nod at the 'Blueprint' album by Hov. I guess we'll know for sure once they dole out those press exclusives.

But we're even more bugged out (but not surprised) about is

]]>Rihanna Ranks as All-Time Top Selling Digital Artist!http://www.cruzmag.com/blog/2012/1/6/rihanna-ranks-as-all-time-top-selling-digital-artist.htmlKari "Cruziiie" Cruz2012-01-06T20:51:22ZFashionating Musica Maestro! RIHANNA ARMY RIHANNA BILLBOARD MAGAZINE RIHANNA LIPSTICK RIHANNA NAVY RIHANNA RED HAIR RIHANNA SCARF RIHANNA TOP SELLING ARTIST 2011 RIHANNA TOPS ELLING DIGITAL Rihanna Rihanna Fashion

According to Billboard, Ri-Ri currently sits on her throne as as the biggest-selling digital artist of all time with 47.5 million digital downloads since 2005! Sitting in good comapny, she has Eminem right behind with 42.29 million. Meanwhile, Lil Wayne, Beyoncé and Kanye West all round out the top ten. Congrats, Rihanna.

]]>Join Us: 2011 Photo A Day Challengehttp://www.cruzmag.com/blog/2012/1/3/join-us-2011-photo-a-day-challenge.htmlKari "Cruziiie" Cruz2012-01-03T21:46:22ZMen's Interest PIcture This The Water Cooler photo a day 2012 photo a day 2012 list photo a day contest photo a day inspiration

With this new year (and my resolution to get back to YOU, the readers)- I've joined a photo-a-day challenge. I'm inviting you to join me, if you will. You can find my shots at twitter.com/Cruzmedia each day! You can choose to do it any way you like, or check out some of the guidelines I'm following (if you need inspiration).

 

"Use the list to the left  as a guide, and as inspiration, and take a photo each day. You can take it with your point-and-shoot camera, your big, fancy-pants DSLR, your iPhone {or equivalent} or whatever photo-taking-device you own.

]]>Casting Call: Tim Gunn Wants to Make You Over on Live Television!http://www.cruzmag.com/blog/2011/11/21/casting-call-tim-gunn-wants-to-make-you-over-on-live-televis.htmlKari "Cruziiie" Cruz2011-11-21T23:06:49ZBehind The Scenes Fashionating Tim Gunn casting call abc makeovers the revolution abc tim gunn makeoversThe gift that keeps giving, a makeover by our beloved Tim Gunn of Project Runway! Are you married, living in the Tri-State and waiting for your primetime cameo? Then submit & 'make it work'! Deets below.

 

NEW ABC DAYTIME TALK SHOW THE REVOLUTION SEEKS TRI-STATE AREA
MARRIED COUPLES TO BE PART OF FASHION SEGMENT

The new ABC daytime talk show "The Revolution seeks tri-state area married couples to be a part of a fashion segment. Get a FREE makeover and advice from fashion expert Tim Gunn

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