I love Gold baby!

October 27, 2010

One thing I happen to love is nail polish!

I don’t know when it came over me, but I do now. I’ve even taken my own nail polish with me to get manicures. My latest find: O.P.I Only Gold For Me top coat. When I first saw it in Sephora, I wasn’t sure how I’d like it. but then I put a coat on over my electric blue nail polish and LOVED it. I immediately knew I wanted to go home and apply it over O.P.I’s Black Onyx polish I had. The results:

Here they are 2 days later, slightly chipped, but not as chipped as they usually are after 2 days.

I’m sold. I even did my toes to match.

I think this color is going to rock out for the next few weeks. And I NEVER wear red nail polish, but I’m imaginging this over red nails for the office holiday party.

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Boots, Boots, Over the Knee Boots!!!

October 22, 2010

I finally did it!! I have a pair of OTK boots that actually fit my legs without suffocating them! Can you say SSCCCOOORREEE!!

Steve Madden Neley Boots, $169.95 (but I got 10% off) woo hoo!!!

  • Synthetic upper
  • Synthetic sole
  • 5 inch heel height
  • 1.25 inch platform
  • 22.5 inch shaft height
  • 11 inch shaft circumference

You know I’m in love right? I’m looking for any and every excuse to wear these boots!!

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Phenomenal, that’s me (and you too!)

October 6, 2010

I put this on my other site as well, but I just had to double dip because well .. this is how I felt today … I just kinda wanted to re-read this poem. I guess just an ode to awesomeness. Yup .. and that means you’re awesome too!

Phenomenal Woman – Maya Angelou

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I’m telling lies.
I say,
It’s in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.

I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.
I say,
It’s the fire in my eyes,
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing in my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.

Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can’t touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them
They say they still can’t see.
I say,
It’s in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I’m a woman

Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.

Now you understand
Just why my head’s not bowed.
I don’t shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It’s in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
the palm of my hand,
The need of my care,
‘Cause I’m a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That’s me.

Don’t you feel just a little bit better?

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Sharing is Caring …

October 3, 2010

Guy knocks on door for Date Night

Guy pulls roses from behind his back…

Girl is shocked and super giddy because no one has bought her flowers just because…

Guy opens car doors for girl…

Girl and guy enjoy a night of spoken word and slam poetry topped off by delicious food.


Am I gay or am I gay?

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Monday Music : Res

September 27, 2010

Res is awesome. I first heard her song on a compliation album with all Philly artists on it … and since then I have loveeeeeeed her! Her album,  How I do is awesome and my personal fav. Check this song, I’ve Known the Garden and tell me she doesn’t have a sound that’s amazing?

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WR2IN-lq5Y8&feature=related

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Fashion Fix :: Kenneth Cole

August 16, 2010

The first thing I did when I saw these shoes in the Kenneth Cole store on Saturday was take a picture and tweet, “I need these in life”.

It’s true. They are essential to a fall/winter wardrobe. If I save hard enough I can afford the $295 price tag … I’m going to hope for a sale. Things are sooo much better on sale!

Kenneth Cole Talk Tough

These feature Kenneth Cole’s 9-2-5 (too much to explain, but its supposed to make them uber comfortable.. Perfect for all day wear). They have a 4″ heel, 1″ platform, and an 8″ shaft.. wait .. wait .. mmm .. I’m drooling just thinking of my winter in these boots. Must Haves!

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Fashion Fix: Raphael Young

August 9, 2010

So … it’s been a while since I’ve done a shoe post … and these are THE perfect way to bring back shoes .. I low-key love fall because 1. the weather is awesome when its not raining because its not so humid. I love the brisk air in autumn .. and I LOOVVEE cute boots! In case you need a refresher, some of the MUST have for me in shoes are platform, 4 inch heels, and FUNKY! I love something that’s just a little different, after all shoes can make or break an outfit!

Meet Raphael Young’s Autumn/Winter collection.  I don’t know who this Paris based designer is, but I am into it. He has a big fall collection too, but here are my 3 favs.

1. If I could wear thigh highs, these would be MINE. I’m freaking drooling! Platform: CHECK. 4 inch + heel : CHECK … *drool*

2. Me + these boots + straight leg jeans= PERFECTION. I neeeeeeeeeeeedd these .. more than I need to pay rent in September. #imjustsaying.The ONLY thing that could make me LOVE this shoe more would be if it had a rugged sole, almost cleat like .. it’d be  wrap from there …

3. Blue? Ya’ll know I love blue (despite the bright pink background). I love this bootie (my 2nd favorite shoe style). I’m looking for a bootie to add to the rotation this winter. These shall do JUSSTTTTTTT fine!

Here is where you can  check the rest of the collection online. I have no info on how to purchase or pricing yet, because their website is still on the way. They have an email contact, but I don’t know if I’m ready to take that leap yet into emailing them. But oh my I sure would!

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Holy Cow! An ASS!

What are the first words that come to your mind when seeing this:

Mine?

Provocative. Is that a real ass? Art.

This is Anna Halldin-Maule. This is an oil painting done from a photograph she took. Dope. I found her through globa14, you can visit her HERE .

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FYI!! I’m getting published !!

June 12, 2010

I am super excited to report this news.. Peep the following email I received just hours ago :

We have received your submission for inclusion in EROS 369: An Anthology for Adults Vol. II. We are pleased to inform you that your submission will be included in this year’s publication!

Congratulations!


This is excellent. I don’t know if you remember but back in January I published ‘ My (non) New Year’s Resolutions‘ and one of them was

“2. Write more – not just here. Writing in general, which is to include short stories, poems, papers, whatever the heck strikes me. Music Guides me and words inspire me.”

I’m giddy. So many good things happening. If you build it they will come tight? Oh so when the book comes out .. I’m hoping all of you buy a copy!!!

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‘Yeezy’s BACK!!!

May 28, 2010

FYI: I adore Kanye West.

 808′s & Heartbreak no matter what you say is a GREAT album. He is showing some harcore emotions on that LP ..

Anywho, ‘Ye is back with his new track, ‘POWER‘ .. I dig it .. but why would I not? I don’t have a audio player plug-in so you’ll have to head over HERE to Nah’ Right to check it out…

I can’t wait  for his new project to come out. I don’t like to listen to each track as the ‘leak” ..I like to wait for the full experience. I know he would ‘Never let me down’ lol..

Word on the street is that Kanye & Amber broke up and he paid her some $$$ for her silence (aka a GAG order). Well, at least he rather pay up now than have his business in the street. I’m just mad that girls are gonna be trying to use that as the new come up. . . (you know its true … every body wants to be the next SuperHead)

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Beyonce, Why Don’t YOU love me??

May 4, 2010

Dear Beyonce,

I think I love you, again.

-Cleo

“Why Don’t You Love Me” – Beyoncé from Beyoncé on Vimeo.

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Alice Smith concert @ HighLine Ballroom

March 30, 2010

Last week I had the great opportunity to go check out Alice Smith at Highline Ballroom in NYC. I’ve seen maybe about 3 concerts at Highline and its always a great time, I love it because tickets are almost always under 30 bucks. Anywho, I was GEEKED to see Alice Smith. Never heard of her? You need to.

People kept asking me to describe her sound, and I just found the best way to say it was eclectic. It’s r&b, bluesy, and jazzy all in one. She weaves many genres. Her voice is so dope to me. She has some range on her. I guess I’d say that if you like Amy Winehouse, you might like her. I dig her 100X more than Amy though, and I love Amy, so that says a lot.

Here’s some of her material:

Woodstock is one of my fav songs!

Fake is the New Real is also a must listen.

Her song Dream was featured on an episode of Entourage before. I remember watching and as the show was going off, I was like “wwaaiiit a minute, I k now this song!”

Here is my first ever  youtube video. It’s kind of loud and you might hear someone (not me *i swear*) singing in the background.

I cannot wait for her new album. She performed several songs off of it at the concert and it really sounds good so far.

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All Grown up : Dakota Fanning

February 22, 2010

I’ve had these pics for a little over a week, but I just was so busy! I am sharing them now!

Look @ little Dakota Fanning! I can’t believe she is so old now! I was shocked when I saw her in the New Moon (Twilight Trilogy) movie! And even in Secret Life of Bee’s I couldn’t believe how tall and dangly she’d gotten. But these pics, for Italian Vogue, she is so big! Big as in grown up. I feel so old when I watch people grow up. I’m sure people feel the same way when they see me. You hear it all the time “Yeah, I remember when you were yay high” LOL?

Idk what is up with these Lourdes eyebrows, but I guess that’s Italian fashion.. She doesn’t even look like the cute little girl from Man on Fire in some of these pics.. but that is hollywood life for you!!

Very Penny Lane

And these shoes: HOT HOT HOT!!!!

Who can read Italian to say what brand those are? They are bomb.com and then some! Need more info!

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Fashion Friday: 2.12.10: Did you Know??

February 12, 2010

I just learned something new today::

BCBG Max Azria is named for the French phrase “bon chic, bon genre”—which means “good style, good attitude”—and is the lower-priced fashion arm of the company that includes Max Azria and Hervé Léger by Max Azria.

Because I enjoy little pieces of random trivia I found this extremely interesting. I can now file it away to my room of useless facts.

And here is something from the new BCBG Max Azria line: I love the color!

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Fashion Friday: 2.5.10 : It’s GUCCI Baby!

February 5, 2010

gucci spring 2010 blackI was over on www.global14.com (JD’s blog) and saw these new Gucci Spring 2010 shoes.  I love them! So, I googled the whole lineup for spring 2010 and also loved these:

guccigreyspring sandal 2010I guess  I really love the bondage theme for my shoes .. HOTNESS!! Can’t wait for the Steve Madden knock-off LOL!

Go over to ObsessedWithShoes.com to check out the rest of the collection!

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