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A Brandy On Friday…

In Daily Musings on April 6, 2012 at 12:45 pm

I especially like this shot, I just love black and white photos. This looks very 1950's

A lovely Good Friday to all of you.  I hope you’re spending time with your families, thanking your blessings and having a good time. Enjoy this Easter weekend!

I’m not a huge Brandy fan, I liked her old stuff when she first came out in the 90’s, especially the track with Monica “The Boy Is Mine” and the single “In My Room” and of course the remix of “I Wanna Be Down” with my girl Queen Latifah, MC Lyte and Yo Yo… wow those were good times; seems like a hundred years ago.  {Listen to “I Wanna Be Down” Remix here}: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LthQLQMilvo

Anyway… I just discovered these photos of her reinvented with short hair and a new look, and I liked them enough to post them.  I think shorter hair suits Brandy much better.  I do see touches of Monica with this new look, but hey, it’s a good change for her. 

At 33 (which is still young) the long weave was beginning to age her, with her small features; I think shorter hair is much more her style.  Brandy’s new album set to release in June is titled Two Eleven which is her birth date and unfortunately the same date Whitney passed away.  Ms. Norwood feels this album is going in the right direction for her, after a few unsuccessful stops and starts.  She’s hoping this album will help her to reclaim her place as R&B royalty as she was in the 90’s. 

I haven’t heard any of the tracks so I can’t comment on what I think of the album, this post was really about her new look.  If I do have a listen, I’ll give you an update later on.

 
Smooches Dahhlings!!


One Of Those Days…

In Daily Musings on April 5, 2012 at 10:52 pm

It was just one of those days. 100 things going at the same time. I saw this sign and I had to go in. I inhaled that cupcake so fast there was no time to take a photo. So here’s a photo of the sign. It was yummy and I felt so ready to continue to take on the world!!’

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In Daily Musings on April 5, 2012 at 12:59 pm

Posted by thelookbookphilosophy who always has the most beautiul postings and always has words of encouragment for me.

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3 Months Ago…

In Daily Musings on April 5, 2012 at 10:48 am

  

On January 5, 2012, I started my blog… Blogging is something I’ve wanted to do for years, but the timing wasn’t right.  I had many lessons to learn beforehand.   I’m a ceative person and I could only give 100% or none at all.  After many personal difficulties and uncertainties, I have risen like the stately phoenix through the ashes and am now spreading my beautiful wings.  The few who know me personally, know exactly why I say that.  To have gone through and come out the other side of my personal trials, only God Himself has caused me to be here today. 

I want to thank the people who truly stuck by me, listening to me through my tears, anger and everything in between; who encouraged me and told me I would rise.  I could not have done it without you. 

I want to thank those who did not have my best interests at heart, because of you, I learned so much and came out even stronger, again, thank you… Mwah.  After going through the worst, I am able to see the positive and beauty in life and truly embrace it.  Every single day counts!!! As one of my personal tag lines says: Embrace Yourself!

The intention of my blog, is to Uplift, Embrace, Entertain, Educate and Shop (can’t forget shopping!) with style and grace, and hopefully bring sparkling rays of sunshine to your day. Sharing exciting and noteworthy items with you daily is my goal.  This is a place where you’ll always be able to walk away with a little something. It’s about the sisterhood of women, black, white, pink or green, moving forward in their heels or flats; like the divas that you truly are.

Every day at 1pm this quote pops up on my iPhone/iPad: I am bountiful, I am blissful, I am beautiful –  Tell yourself that every day! I have a series of motivational quotes starting at 6 a.m. which pop up throughout the day to remind me of how blessed I am.

I also want to thank my new blog family, experienced and new, especially @thelookbookphilosophy and @beautypulselondon who embraced me early on.  Also thanks to my Instagram and Facebook friends for stopping by daily and supporting me, all of you always giving me words of encouragement.  I can’t thank you all enough for your likes, shares, and comments.  This blog is as much yours as it is mine, that’s why I try to make it as interactive as possible.

Please try to remember, no matter how bad things get… you will come through, you will rise to go unto bigger and better things… I did!

Have God in your life, through Him, all things are possible!!

Much love & light!

Mwah!! 

 

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White On White…

In Daily Musings on April 4, 2012 at 8:42 pm

I just saw these dresses posted by Michael Kors on Instagram. Aren’t they gorgeous??? I just had to post. I’m so ready for summer. Aren’t you?

Update 4/5: The dress on the left is called the Capri dress, that’s the one I want!!

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A Very Cherry Body…

In Daily Musings on April 4, 2012 at 10:21 am

Now that the cherry blossom festival is more or less over, and you missed it like I did, you can appease yourself with the Organix Cherry Blossom Rice Milk Cashmere B0dy Creme and Body Wash.  In my opinion, the body creme is one of the most luxurious body lotions for under $10 that I’ve found in a long time. 

This lotion gives more expensive body lotions a good run for their money.  What I like about this lotion; is after applying, if you look closely it actually leaves tiny gold sparkles on your skin. I looked quite luminescent if I say so myself.  When it first happened I thought I was seeing things, but no, it really does leave this beautiful light sheen on your skin.

Whether you use both products together or not, your skin feels really hydrated.  This is inexpensive enough to give yourself the daily treat you deserve every day.  The whole Organix hair and body range is fantastic with it’s natural and fruity ingredients.  For my hair I’m using the Macadamia Oil shampoo.

You can pick up the Organix range at most drug or big box stores.

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Have a fabulous hump day Daahlings!

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Chloe, Diane & White…

In Daily Musings, Maylana's Dream List on April 3, 2012 at 11:20 am

I just love these Chloe dresses! They look so light and airy and extremely fabulous with their fine accordion pleats.  I think you’d look stylishly cool attending a outdoor summer wedding reception in one of these.  I wonder if Zara or more likely BCBG Max Azaria will recreate a similar dress?  These two among others tend to copy straight from the runway, or maybe it’ll show up next year at the Chloe outlet in Woodbury Commons, NY, that will be the only way I’m getting one.

Diane von Furestenberg S/S 2012

If you’re looking for something nice and crisp to wear while out meeting your best friend for brunch at Bouchon Bakery in New York, one glorious spring Sunday, you can never ever go wrong in this beautiful white Diane Von Furstenberg dress.  Diane’s iconic wrap dresses are forever classic.  Similar styles are available at Zara’s, Topshop, H&M and the like, if you’re trying not to break the bank.

 Note: Because I’m not from the U.S., the  whole not wearing white before memorial day doesn’t apply to me,  who created that law?  I’ve read the history, but as far as I’m concerned it doesn’t apply.  Live dangerously, wear white whenever you like!  Always remember, a Diva sets her own rules, she never ever follows!

Take my quick poll and let me know what you think!

 

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In Daily Musings on April 2, 2012 at 4:23 pm

Posted by fellow blogger Guro Stuan @ chocolatesandraspberries, I kind of like them. They actually remind me of cartoons! What do you think?

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For Prada’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection, Miuccia designed a collection of shoes inspired by the American Tailfin era (the gloden era of autmobile design). Colours are bold cadillac red and racing green. Flames burst from the back of the shoes as they would from an exhaust pipe. Detailing on the shoes comes from the highly polished chrome metal work, or the shapes of the cars’ tailfins.

Personally I do not like them. I would never in a million years wear these shoes and for a starter, I have no idea HOW I would wear them. With dresses? Jeans? Shorts? No clue. What do you think?

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Monday’s Best Heels Forward…

In Daily Musings on April 2, 2012 at 9:11 am

Shoes by Yves Saint Laurent S/S 2012

Well ladies, it’s Monday again, so what we’re going to do is put our beautiful heels forward and do what we do best. Have faith in you and the things you do!

Our anthem for this week is by Sister Sledge – We are Family: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBpYgpF1bqQ

 …And remember “Don’t Let Nobody Hold You Down” as sung by LJ Reynolds: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6eQibN9jD4

Wishing you a beautiful, glorious and blessed week!

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