12.6.10

Vogue Italia June 2010*






we love this!!!
[Sedene Blake and Ayan Elmi]

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Beauty is Rare when found upon rare Finds;;

So the last couple of days have went by without dates.
Confused beyond measure and saddened with no reason.
I took the time to write some random words on a piece of paper to keep me sane.
The following sums itself up:

Love
Life
Live
Self Worth
Selfish
Despair
Tired
Withdrawn
Energy
Family
Friends
$$$
Time
Effort
Value
Quality
Never ending
Sex
Claflin
Book
Knowledge
Power
Peasant
Queen
Me

I told myself to come down;; prayed and meditated since I had a major headache and couldn’t stand to be in front of my cpu. Another symptom of the past couple of days has been this annoying as* headache that doesn’t let me listen to my music as loud as I would like.
Mom sums it up to stress and tries to stuff herbal and lemon tea down my throat every quarter of a day.
I’ve just learned what the word chill means and the use of it.
“You can’t worry about the world and the changes to come;; they are not thinking about you.”

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9.6.10

My Dog Miley: The True Ride or Die



on a drive to get some QT icecream =]

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5.6.10

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and spot the dude with the hair in the corner::




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3.6.10

Dear blog,
I love you. You mean the world to me.
A year ago there was love, just not as often as now.
Now I butter your pages with my sensation, opinion and cluttery.
Don't you love it?

I love you. Never block or URL process me wrong.
Nightnight. :)

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2.6.10

There is no “New” News


Alicia Keys and Swiss Beats are engaged and he handed his Baby Moms the check…



We will see where this goes.
I’ve really liked Alicia keys songs recently. HmmMmm

Okie Dokie =]

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Listen To it =]


LEAKED**

Drake ft Nicki Minaj – Up All Night
off of Drake's, Thank Me Later




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Nothing can Stop Me

I keep feeling this push against my spine
Push against time
Making my reality real and my dreams surreal
Falling back against time
And the truths and lies
Become black and white
Determined white trigger
Set off against time
I run to the sun
The only thing keeping me warm
In the frozen cold treats
Laced with death
Nothing can stop me I yell
Tripping and falling
Only to roll and run again
Nothing can stop me !
Tears running with the wind
Not you
Not you
Not her
Not him
Im running till the end
No end in sight
Black or white
This all feels right.


Nothing can stop me.

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1.6.10

Egg me Blue*


Once I saw the Beyonce video, “Why don’t you love me?” I knew I had to have the nail polish she adjourned throughout the video. I hastily put together one of my favorite (and recently purchased) true blue* nail polish and a strikingly white* polish and created it! I did not stop until I clogged my sink, had hands covered in all shades of blue and four empty bottles of nail polish.
I created…



I would describe it as an egg me blue and have gotten a lot of compliments on it. A little more Easter (just a bit) then what Beyonce wore in her video. (The color BTW is Chanel Nouvelle Vogue)**

I usually go with a French tip but always alternate something cool and funky in between fill-ins or on my natural nail. (No matter how brittle they are!)
At home mani’s and pedi’s do a lot.

I’m inspired by beautiful colors, not too distracting like neon or eccentric designs can be and I’m kind of over and grown out of the one finger design.
So I have been diligently searching for eye catching colors. I recently came across one at the beauty supply store but it was too FALL for me. (I’ll probably go back to purchase it)
This summer I see hair and nails as a motivating culprit in people’s appearances. Not only do you look cleaner but more put together when your hair, skin and nails are up to date.

I just started getting the hint of my life nails, and now go to get acrylic on them then do my own thing as far as color, when it grows out which it usually does in 4-6 weeks I keep shaving the acrylic down so it just a part of my nail, just stronger.
If you’re going to try this method be sure not to take the emery board to your own nail to often as this may make your own nail very tender and fragile.

Good luck***

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where is this face I'm accused of making? ---- LOL 




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The Thrill
Designs by nik_gold



I finally did it. All this talk and finally action*. Creating my first shirt by hand.







Its cropped and a wonderful print, I’m also making a fitted skirt too. I feel creatively fueled and passionate about what I’m doing. Once I finish thinking about one task three more ideas pop into my head.
I feel like I’m starting what I should have years ago. Like the life I’m living on the side of this one is past designing onto selling and buying and being halfway famous and boy o boy rich.

I have to stop thinking about the alternative life and live it. I already started I believe but honestly not without God’s help. Guidance and patience is needed in everything I have learned. Taking my time on one piece so it’s a quality piece and not a 99 cent store one.

I also made these pocahantas sandals I have ALWAYS wanted !!!!!



nik_gold fashion line fall 2010 is on its way. With statement pieces and classic wear, hopefully before I go back to school I will be selling to various people, even businesses.

Now until then time to wash and moisturize this hair..
I don’t mind thick hair as long as it looks healthy and right now it looks dry. In fact I miss my bowl cut from my freshman year, first semester. So I will wash deep conditions and leave in condition and curl. Don’t worry I have my heat protector, but most of all I need to feel that healthy body and movement then I’ll leave it alone for a week =]


Hair and clothes, shoes???
Eh, I’ll stick to aspiring to buy my first pair of christian louboutins. =]

That’s it for now, still job hunting and such, I need money to buy cloth!! Pray for me and mine, I pray for my readers =]


                   This is only a start.




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31.5.10

Myself lol I was angry and tired because i was waiting on someone else to make me happy lol <response to who made you all happy! Live_gold

24.5.10


Going Au Natural


Not only have I thought about this for a duration but I’ve considered every action and reaction.

Quite frankly, why not?

I’ve done everything… not anything to my hair. But the usual, weave, braids, perm, press etc. Why not, live in the state my hair is naturally in? To be honest I will be blow drying and the usual flat iron for maintainability. But stepping away from the creamy crack many of us African American women have gotten to know as relaxer.

Referred to as “relaxer”,  because it literally relaxes our natural “s” or “z” curled hair. Putting less chemical to the hair will not only strengthen but lengthen it. I for one cannot wait to see the transition. Waiting for the day when my hair is 50/50 relaxed than 100% natural so I can wet it moisturize and wear a full out afro!
With my tattoos in full glory =]
Until then were going to transition it using natural oils,
Castor Oil
Olive Oil
African Herbal Body/Hair Oil
Leave in Conditioners
Deep Conditioners
*Diet, Water/Protein
*Routine, wash once a week or once every two weeks [dirty scalps do not grow so more moisturizing to the hair, leaving the scalp breathable], always deep conditioned!
Also Mane and Tail* products leave my hair light and moisturized, just bought their heat protector yesterday which promises a strengthening and lengthening of the hair I am to say the least, excited !!!

[Curbing my enthusiasm]

I am also humbling myself and strengthening myself from the urge to throw some weave (16”) in that bad boy and call it a day.

And yes, I researched this stuff because I will NOT be looking like an unnamed professor @ my University who stays away from a hairdresser, perm and comb (?)

Nik_gold is officially taking it day by day with her hair, less heat and chemicals out and more nutrients, naturals and care in.

Officially, Going to be Puff ball head  =]







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Give me*



Kelly Rowland's shoes*


Christina Millian- 's attire.. Shirt [U.O-Obey]

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19.5.10




(my knees really aren't that scuffed idk why they look like that -_- and yeah i sleep with a teddy and he makes me happy... and???)
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It's funny

I always used to dress like this... and get made fun of or smart comments here and there... now they are all asking where I shop and can I style them =O



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15.5.10

Vogue China May 2010









Magazine Vogue China
Issue May 2010
Photographer Paolo Roversi

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Love the color change but I'm thinking white nails and navy blue toes?
Wet Love





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N'D Ambi




****
(Four Stars)

I was pleased
I'm a new music fien and love discovering it for myself
Especially when it's close to home
Live music is the best!!!
I am one to break out in dance to a groovy beat or new funky skatting
This right here??
This singer was the last act at Suwanee's music and arts festival
In a snippet she is...
A mixture of Erykah Badu
Nina Simone
Tina Turner 
Estelle
Janelle Monae
Yeah...A lot =O!
Youtube her. It's worth it!




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