At Last - Barack and Michelle Obamas First Dance at the Neighborhood Ball

Just in case you missed it.

Beautiful, graceful, love...

Are you a Cut It Out! Girl?!
xoxo

USA President Elect Barack Obama Takes Oath as 44th President

Congratulations to our 44th President!!!

Are you a Cut It Out! Girl?!
xoxo

Happy Birthday - Martin Luther King Jr.

Cut It Out! x Westside YMCA Teens

Yesterday evening (1/14/09), we had the pleasure of speaking to teens at the Westside YMCA's Teen Center located on 63rd St in the city. We were invited to speak to the group for their Career Week and got to share the mission and inner workings of Cut It Out! Apparel.

The teens were very receptive. They asked a number of questions, gave us some feedback and solicited us for advice on business. We gave away shirts to teens who answered questions on what they learned about Cut It Out! and ended with handing out stickers, and information about our brand. (photo above of teens that won the shirts)

The teens at the Westside Y were a fun group and we enjoyed spending time with them. We would like to thank the Teen Coordinator of the program, Gia Harris, and the Westside Y staff for inviting us to the center and for the warm welcome.

Are you a Cut It Out! Girl?!
xoxo

Michelle Obama - USAService.org

Make sure to do your part!

Are you a Cut It Out! Girl?!
xoxo

It's 2009!

Nneka - Heartbeat

Hello everyone!!! We hope you enjoyed the holiday season. :)

We wanted to kick the new year off with some ear candy - Nigerian artist, Nneka. This video, Heartbeat, is just a taste of how dope her music is...check it out!

Here is her brief bio, (courtesy of www.Deezer.com):
"Born in Nigeria, Nneka relocated some10,000 miles to Hamburg, Germany, at the age of nineteen to pursue acareer in singing along side a degree in Anthropology. Having landed inthe German port, the singer hooked up with DJ and Hip-Hop beatmaker DJFarhot and ever since, their strong musical relationship has been thebackbone of Nneka’s success. Her influences reflect her younger days inNigeria as well as her time in the Western world. The distance she has traveled shines through in her voice as does her diverse musicalinfluences. She cites famous compatriot Fela Kuti and legend Bob Marleyas well as contemporary rappers Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Mobb Deep and Lauryn Hill as key influences in her pursuit of musical recognition." (READ MORE)

We wish you much love and prosperity for the new year.

Make sure to visit our blog for updates on our Spring 2009 line of tees, and upcoming events.

Are you a Cut It Out! Girl?!
xoxo

Seasons Greetings...

Enjoy.
Be safe.
Stay blessed.

From the staff of Cut It Out! Apparel

Are you a Cut It Out! Girl?!
xoxo

Made You Look!!! South Africa

CIO ladies in our Logo Tee and Respect t-shirt.

Are you a Cut It Out! Girl?!
xoxo

Made You Look!!!

Cut It Out! Apparel's logo scarf spotted in Europe.

At the Leaning Tower of Pisa!

In San Gimignano!

In Lucca!

Dining in Prato!

Are you a Cut It Out! Girl?!

xo

Cut It Out! Apparel Holiday Sale!!!

Happy Holidays Ladies!!!

Check out our SALE!!!

Are you a Cut It Out! Girl?!!
xo

Made You Look!! Video Edition: A Girl Like Me

Directed by Kiri Davis, Girl Like Me is an eye opening documentary tackling issues such as internal racism, stereotypes, etc. And how it affects them. This film was done a few years ago, but it's still relevant and we felt it is important to share. Speak on it!

Are you a Cut It Out! Girl?!!
xo

Cut It Out! Apparel x World AIDS Day 2008

Cut It Out! Apparel supports World AIDS Day (December 1). HIV/AIDS affects millions around the globe, so we are dedicating this post to all of those out there dealing with the disease. Our brand's mission is to empower females so we would like to particularly point out some facts about how HIV/AIDS affects women:

Today, women account for more than one quarter of all new HIV/AIDS diagnoses. Women of color are especially affected by HIV infection and AIDS. In 2004 (the most recent year for which data are available), HIV infection was

• the leading cause of death for black women (including African American women) aged 25–34 years.
• the 3rd leading cause of death for black women aged 35–44 years.
• the 4th leading cause of death for black women aged 45–54 years.
• the 4th leading cause of death for Hispanic women aged 35–44 years.

HIV/AIDS in 2005

(The following bullets, except for the last one, are based on data from 33 states with long-term, confidential name-based HIV reporting.)

• HIV/AIDS was diagnosed for an estimated 9,708 women.
• High-risk heterosexual contact was the source of 80% of these newly diagnosed infections.
• Women accounted for 26% of the estimated 37,163 diagnoses for adults and adolescents .
• Of the 126,964 women living with HIV/AIDS, 64% were black, 19% were white, 15% were Hispanic, 1% were Asian or Pacific Islander, and less than 1% were American Indian or Alaska Native.
• The estimated number of HIV/AIDS in female adults or adolescents decreased from 11,941 in 2001 to 9,708 in 2005 .
• According to a recent CDC study of more than 19,500 patients with HIV in 10 US cities, women were slightly less likely than men to receive prescriptions for the most effective treatments for HIV infection.

Source: CDC

To find out more about the HIV/AIDS disease and prevention, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.

If you are sexually active, it is extremely important that you get tested and take the proper preventative measures to protect yourself.

Are you a Cut It Out! Girl?!
xo

Superwomen

Are you a Cut It Out! Girl?!
xo

Made You Look!!! GO Magazine Nightlife Party NYC

Cut It Out! Girl, Fiori (right), rocking our Cut It Out! emerald Logo Flower Shirt at GO Magazine's Nightlife party in NYC.

Are you a Cut It Out! Girl?!
xo

Made You Look!!! President Barack Obama...YES, WE DID!!!

Cut It Out! Apparel congratulates President-Elect Barack Obama and looks forward to

"Change We Can Believe In!"

Are you a Cut It Out! Girl?!
xoxo

Cut It Out! Apparel x Style Clash!!!

(click image to enlarge view)

On Friday, November 7th, Cut It Out! Apparel will be joining Harriet's Alter Ego, and a list of other designers for:

Style Klash: A Convergence of Style Across Mediums - A Benefit For The Gallery @ Harriet's

There will be performances and a fashion show!!! The benefit will be from 8-12am. Tickets are $25 For more information: 718.783.2074 / harrietsalteregoonline.com

WHAT'S NEW @ CUT IT OUT!??? - COME CHECK OUT OUR FALL 2008 LINE!!!

STOCK UP FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2009 - ALL OF OUR CUT IT OUT! T-SHIRTS ARE ON SALE!!!

We hope to see you there!!!!

Are you a Cut It Out! Girl?!
xx

Cut It Out! x West Harlem Public Arts Festival

Please join us at the West Harlem Arts Festival this weekend, October 18 & 19 and November 8 & 9, from 11am-7pm. We'd love to see you all come out to support this event!

Are you a Cut It Out! girl?!

xx

Made You Look!!! New York, NY

Cut It Out! x The Atlantic Antic

It's that time of the year again...

Brooklyn's own Atlantic Antic - October 5, 2008. Come out and join in the festivities! There will be great food, live performances, rides for the kids and tons of other things for ALL to get into...and of course, Cut It Out! will be there (between Bond St & Nevins St). Make sure to stop by and say "hi!"

Here are a couple of pics from last year's Atlantic Antic:

(Photo source, www.atlanticave.org)

Are you a Cut It Out! girl?!
xx

Rye Rye and K-Swift @ Artscape

Interscope artist, Rye Rye and dancers perform onstage rocking Cut It Out! Tees.  Look out for Rye Rye's album (Produced by M.I.A.) coming soon!!!

Made You Look!!! - Rye Rye Performing @ MAD DECENT BLOCK PARTY IN PHILLY!

She is sooooo talented!!!

Are you a Cut It Out! Girl?!

xx

Bloggers - We Appreciate You...

This post is a special thanks to all the wonderful bloggers who support Cut It Out! and have added a bit about us on their blogs! We appreciate the love...

YMIB



LICHIBAN


THE HOTNESS GRRRL


DEFINITELY AMAZING


TI KE DI


If we have missed any blog, please contact us and let us know! We'd like to thank ALL for supporting Cut It Out!

Are you a Cut It Out! Girl?!

xx

Made You Look!!! - BUAM Edition

NEW STYLE ALERT!!! MICHELLE OBAMA TEE!!!

Check out our NEW - Michelle Obama tees at our online STORE!!!

Cut It Out! @ BUAM Tomorrow!!!

Hey Everyone,

Posting a friendly reminder that Cut It Out! will be out at the Brooklyn Urban Arts Market tomorrow from 12-8pm. We're having an end of the Summer Sale!!! Make sure to come out and get tees at our lowest price of the season!!!!

Afrika Bambaataa and Soul Summit will be performing, so it's sure to be a good time.

Hope to see you there!

Are you a Cut It Out! Girl?!

xx

Made You Look!!!

Check out the lovely A.K.U.W.A. on a Caribbean Cruise rocking a "My Name Is Not Shorty!" tee. We see you A.K.U.W.A. looking laid back and FAB!!

Are you a Cut It Out! Girl?!

xx

BACK TO SCHOOL BLOWOUT SALE!!!!

Michelle Obama - Our First Lady '08

This post is to acknowledge the fabulous Michelle Obama!! Her speech at last night's Democratic National Convention was amazing!!! Her words were spoken so eloquently about the American experience and we love her for her sincerity. She is a wonderful woman, mother, role model and a perfect match for Democratic Presidential candidate, Barack Obama. To the Obama family, Barack, Michelle and their 2 beautiful daughters, Cut It Out! thanks you for being you!!!

Michelle, you are definitely our First Lady! (Click the link for our Michelle Obama tee)

Visit the Barack Obama website to support the Obama Campaign.

Are you a Cut It Out! Girl?!

xx

Made You Look!!! Cut It Out! @ the Brooklyn Urban Arts Market

We had a great time out at the Brooklyn Urban Arts Market (BUAM) this past Sunday, 8.24. Peep the pictures below:

Are you a Cut It Out! Girl?!

xx