-one of my new favorite artist

 

 

I love my skin. The color, texture, richness and possibilities. Everyone should love their skin even I still run into people who dont seem to even recognize the quality of the skin they are in. Of course I went through the hurt of finding out the prejudice against darker skin. Still I embraced my skin, my beauty and how strong and courageous every black female is.

I started playing in make up when I was around 14, in fashion shows and dance recitals putting on strong colored lip gloss and mascara. Run into darker skinned individuals who said they couldn't wear make up and colors because they never had their color, or tone. I found that as a stepping stone. Too dark to wear a color on my lips? PLEASE. As I've gotten older, doing makeup for friends, going to Barbizon* where they taught, modeling, acting, make up and etiquette I dabeled in make up more.

I must say it annoys me when girls because they are definetely not ladies, yet, are so concerned with girls who were the slightest amount of make up, colored lipgloss/stick etc. Keep in mind I don't agree with clown faced or double masked wearing females.

I find it humorous when the same girls so profound an advocate against makeup are the ones who a little concealer or mascara wouldn't hurt. When it comes to events where they want to wear makeup or look special one day theyre makeup is that of a clowns.

Maybe they are just ignorant to the use of make up?

I digress [yes, digress] I don't agree with college girls beating there face everyday and therefore don't do it

but to each their own right?

But of course before make up is applied your skin is the major priority, what I love most about black skin is the way it shines. How healthy it can look and that certain glow can be shown, [no bronzer]

We don't crack and therefore I think extreme measures such as Botex should be carefully reconsidered.

Melanin.. the natural pigmentation of our skin protects us from harmful rays, we are like walking Super people!.... To some degree.

And heathly, glowing, naturally even and moisturized soft skin like a baby's bottom is always a good look!

 

Rihanna is wearing a trendy cutout dress by French Cavern with nude Christian Louboutin heels*

I don't usually blog about celebrities fits because theyre rich and can buy ANYTHING and look good with everything if they have the right stylist or have creative minds like Rihanna. But.. this is something I have made for myself and LOVED and my readers can make.

Simple patterns are easy enough to figure enough such as the sides out, off the shoulder or if not by Youtube-(ing) "cut out tee designs" you can create your own EPIC mini dress.

1. Mini stretch Dress (any color) preferably one that embraces your natural skin tone. 

Darker skin tones - Dark Greens (earthy tones), Rich Blues, All Pastels, Black

Medium tones- Nudes, All Blush colors ( Reds & Pinks ), Black or White

Light tones- White, Off White, Rich Reds, Deep Blues and Greens, Lavender

2. Lay flat on stable surface

3. Sketch design with pencil or washable marker.

4. Lightly trace out design (keeping in mind appropriate underwear areas)

5. Follow with scissors, neatly.

6. Try on dress and apply any edits.

7. ROCK 

hello there ...
=*

SNAPSHOTS: Just pictures of love in Urban titles, Fun, and Fashion*

I love this VIDEO!

Watch the choreographed one as well.

The first video to steal my love* 

WORKKK

"Rapper T.I. got in some serious trouble with prison officials this weekend — after guards caught the most famous inmate in Arkansas getting “frisky” with his wife during visiting hours … TMZ has learned.

T.I.’s wife Tiny confirms … the two were in a room together during regular visiting hours at Arkansas State Prison when Tiny made like Michael Jackson … and beat it.

According to prison guidelines, inmates are allowed to kiss and embrace at the beginning and at the end of a visit as well as hold hands — but “the inmate’s hands must remain in plain view of Visiting Room staff at all times.”

Tiny tells us T.I. was immediately reprimanded and sent to a “Special Housing Unit” — which consists of more security and less freedom.

Tiny says she hasn’t spoken to T.I. since the incident — but she’s hopeful she’ll be allowed to visit again soon … as long as she keeps her hand to herself. [TMZ]"

Idk how to feel about this subject. Was she fulfilling her wifely duties? At least we know T.I isn't active in jail and everybodies affection... sometimes isn't the same. However, I wonder how they thought they weren't going to get caught.

 



Did You Know/ 2010 Facts

My sister and I were browsing HULU

and she showed me some really funny videos that brightened my day.

Check them out*

Rihanna's first apperance on SNL

Akon on SNL

"I Just Had Sex"

Rihanna's second apperance on SNL

"This is what you live for..."

One of the main reasons I plan on updating my iTunes later today

is not the new music I hear on the radio from time to time.

(Still mostly playing music I added a month ago, at least =/)

But the music I catch myself listening to at odd moments.

Friend's house, swanky restaurant, someone's phone.

It wouldn't strike me as NICE*

If the songs weren't old.

Not Ashanti, JaRule old.

But OLD Monica, Sisqo, Brian McKnight, The Temptaions, Bob Marley*,

and too many more to name OLD-er.

Keep in mind its 2011

[HAPPY NEW YEAR]

and when i was growing out these songs were

playing in rotation and I was enjoying it, more OLDer Usher and Brandy.

Now I embrace the aged songs. PERIOD

I like it. I love it.

Even old songs with new artist newest verses,

Sampling, like Kanye and Jay are known for.

However, I listened to a James Brown album when I was in my zone.

And I was BLOWN*

How could I be missing all this gooda** music????

 

off of her newest album, "Let Freedom Reign"