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07Jul 2010 by Jakora Holman 2 Comments

A few of my Favorite things

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Lately I've been trying lots and lots of new make-up items. And some I've loved and some I've only barely liked. So here are a few of my New favorite things because why would I tell you about the things I didn't like? You can find most (if not ALL) of these things at your local Sephora. And definitely sign up for the Sephora Beauty Insider to earn free things. Life's so much better with free things. Stila Smudgestick eyeliner in Peacock :: Oh my gooodness this color prevails on all! I wear it and so does my friend of a darker complexion, and it looks good on both of us. A+ Stila. And its $20 bucks at Sephora. I might like this better than Lancome's Black Lapiz. Maybe ;/It…

08Mar 2010 by Jakora Holman No Comments

Cleo Reviews: Alice in Wonderland 2010

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In case your new to this, you should know I have been looking forward to Alice in Wonderland for quite some time. Way back hen, in NVvember of 2008, i first came across the images on Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter and began patiently waiting.. Then I came across these real scans .. and was in LOVE still. I watched every preview and eagerly anticipated my Imax 3D experience. So this weekend I did it. I sat there in front of a row of 8-year olds and watched Tim Burton bring it. And I think it was brought! Some reviewers online said that it wasn't good. I disagree. I think I had extremely high hopes for this movie, being the ultimate J.Depp and T.Burton fan. I know that because…

22Feb 2010 by Jakora Holman No Comments

Cleo Reviews: The Wolfman

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WolfMan!! "Even a man who is pure in heart and says his prayers by night, may become a wolf when the wolfbane blooms, and the autumn moon is bright." It sounds like it should be scary, right? That's what I thought too about the move The Wolfman. All the previews made it look devilishly creepy and exciting. So, you can imagine that I was very excited to be creeped out at the movies last night. I should have known something would be amiss when the lady in front of me gave us a stank face when we said we were going to see Wolfman. It was that face like Nina gave Carrie in the bathroom.. Yeah, that bad. I don't want to spoil the movie for anyone, but I will…

11Dec 2009 by Jakora Holman 1 Comment

Fashion Friday 12.11.09 : Zappos & Ed Hardy

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Never have I been an Ed Hardy fan. I mean, who was this brand I had never heard of, and why are people so gaga over it suddenly? And why the hell are there skulls on damn near everything? But yet they were so popular it's a wine now? And then I'm on Zappos browsing for some scarves and Ed Hardy has some pretty dope ones. Absoutely FAB scarves. Also Absolutely OVERpriced too! And that's why I freaking LOVE Zappos! I mean, their customer service is the bomb! They are great. They always respond to @ replies on twitter. Even before twitter, when I had to call them, they were helpful. Absolutely adore Zappos and their low costs. And I am loving these scarves I found by Ed Hardy (for…

08Sep 2009 by Jakora Holman No Comments

Cleo Reviews: Eric Jerome Dickey’s Resurrecting Midnight

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In case you don't know this about me, I absolutely ADORE Eric Jerome Dickey. No matter what genre of books I'm currently reading at the moment, if he drops some new heat, I have to purchase and read it. This will continue on until he gets whack. Anywho, I just finished reading the 4th installment of the Gideon series, Resurrecting Midnight. To catch you up, Gideon is a hit man who we've followed from the US to London back to the US then to the Caribbean back to the US and now he's in Argentina. Gideon is a lover and one hell of a fighter. In my mind Gideon is milk chocolate brown, about 6'4 with Abs to die for. His legs are to die for as well as his…

02Jul 2009 by Jakora Holman No Comments

Cleo Reviews: Sims 3 – my ultimate distraction

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OK. I am so sorry for the lack of posts, I blame it on The Sims 3. Ever since I got that game I have been glued to it! It's so bad, I even travel with it! I have it installed on my laptop and on a desktop at Mr. B's house. Bad.. So being that I've spent so much time getting attached to this game - its been a month already- I can give you my quick review. I wish I knew how to make those cute Youtube Sim videos to give you an idea of my Sims. They are adorable. Well, besides that one funny looking daughter (we'll just ignore her today! LOL). Pros: It's really true, your Sims really can do so much more than they…

09Jun 2009 by Jakora Holman No Comments

Book Review: Ritz Harper Goes to Hollywood…

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In case ya'll don't know Wendy Williams is, as she would call it, a friend in my head. I like to think we're cool because we're from the same small town area (Yay Monmouth county!!). I like to support her endeavors. I listen to her show when I can, I've read all her books, and I dvr'ed her show because it came on mid day when I was working. Now, this doesn't mean I'm a stan, but hey I like what I like, so who cares. Anyway, I didn't even know the self-proclaimed Queen of All Media had a new addition to her Ritz Harper Chronicles until I stolled up in Borders the other day (which was odd in itself because I'm a Barnes & Noble kinda girl, but I…

04May 2009 by Jakora Holman 3 Comments

I had an Epiphany, and it was GREAT! Chrisette Michele Album Review

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Chrisette Michele's new album Epiphany drops tomorrow, May 5th and I want you all to know what your getting into before you click purchase in iTunes. I loved her first album and I loved her when I saw her in concert, so I was really looking forward to this new cd. I can't say I'm disappointed with her sophomore effort, but this album is very different than her first one, and that isn't a bad thing. I AM, her debut cd was, in my opinion, full of positive songs. I mean I loved Be Ok, Let's Rock, Like a Dream, Is this the way, and Good Girl. There weren't too many songs that made you think of relationships/men in a bad way and I really thoroughly enjoyed it. But this…

09Apr 2009 by Jakora Holman 4 Comments

Cleo Eats @ Grand Lux Cafe

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My NY/NJ friends (and those in select other locations), I discovered a new dining establishment. Grand Lux Cafe. While its not new to everyone, its definitely new to me. And let me tell you, Oh my GOD, it was delicious. And we all know I'm a foodie so my approval means a lot! GLC is operated by the same folks as Cheesecake Factory, so if you enjoy CF, I'm sure you'll love these people. The decor was very Cheesecake-esque, and the food equally yummy. Their desserts are made to order, some taking up to 30 mins to prepare, so they suggest you order early. I had the upside down pineapple cake and my comrade (Kitty Bradshaw) had the New Orleans Beignets (I ate more of her dessert than mine!)…

30Mar 2009 by Jakora Holman 1 Comment

Tribadism

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I learned something new today, which is always great! Someone said they were in the mood to watch some tribbing-and I had no idea what that was. So, being on this eternal quest for knowledge I proceeded to google "tribbing". Yes, google is wonderful and I don't know how I survive a day without it. I can't think of a day that goes by when I don't google something... anything.. an image... a name.. a person... But I digress I found out what tribbing was, or tribadism for the more formal. This is the act of two women bumping kitties!!! (I am going to be PG for the sake that I just don't talk overly dirty and to say it with the other words would just be too vulgar for…

12Mar 2009 by Jakora Holman 1 Comment

The Dream vs. J Holiday: Which album reigns supreme?

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Ok. I really tried to like The Dream cd. I enjoyed his first (and I would never say this to anyone) but I was waiting for his second cd. Man, am I disappointed. And I feel like the only one, since everyone is boasting about how great this cd is. But I'm sitting there like WHAT cd are THEY listening to? There are maybe like 1 or 2 songs I like, others I'm staring atwith confusion. What the hell is this Take you home to mama" crap? And Put it Down? Who says this on a song: " If they ask you do I dance like Chris? Tell them No But as much rubbing as we do I could start a fire" I'm sorry, what? On the track Sweat it…

22Jan 2009 by Jakora Holman No Comments

Review: My Bloody Valentine

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So, with all the movies I want to see I ended up at the movies on Saturday seeing my bloody valentine because my friend saw everything else. MBV is a 3-D Slasher film, however we weren't able to see it in 3-d we had to settle for regular. If a movie is released in 3d all theaters should have to honor that. But I digress.. Here is my review, I will try not to spoil it for everyone... too much.. The only person I recognized fully in this was the guy Kerr Smith, who was on Dawson's Creek and he was on Charmed, so he stood out. All the others had faces that looked familiar, but I couldn't place. Although the main character was definitely sexy, his voice was yummy!…

13Nov 2008 by Jakora Holman No Comments

Beyonce is Sasha Fierce..

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Fierce, Fierce tranny mess! hahaha! That's from a SNL skit on Christian Sirano (sp) Project Runway winner. Anyway. I had the privilege over the weekend to hear an advance of the new Beyonce cd, I am...Sasha Fierce. I was not impressed, not in the least. And this is sad because I happen to love Beyonce and feel she has the potential to make great music. I didn't add the advance to my iTunes, instead I am waiting on a retail copy of the deluxe edition, which even as a deluxe only has 16 tracks. I swear folk are jipping us. Anyway, I decided to post this link for ppl to decide how they feel about two tracks "Diva" and "Video Phone" after I was doing a blog stroll and came…