What About Your Friends?

You know that TLC song that forces you to ask yourself the question...

'What about your friends, Will they stand their ground, Will they let you down again?

What about your friends are they gonna be low down, Will they ever be around or will they turn their backs on you?'

People are not always reliable and you can never predict what they will do but i can say with some certainty that my friends and family have my back and vice versa.

Dear God, Thank you for my family and friends :-)

My thoughts on 'The Thriller'

No need to say it. I know! It's work stress and total lack of inspiration. lol! Hope everyone in blogsville is doing great.

I guess you would have to live on Mars if you haven't gotten your fair dose of the Michael Jackson saga (I suspect that if life existed on Mars, they would know too!). His death came as quite a shock to me. The shock lasted for two days and then the crying started...it's weird how one is capable of grieving for a person they have never met before. I wish he could have seen all this outpouring of love while he was still alive...he probably thought nobody cared anymore. All the ridicule and accusations - if we are to believe the drug addiction stories - finally took its toll on the man. There is only so much one person can take.

I remember when I saw my first MJ video, Mesmerising is an understatement. The dance moves, his voice, the costumes, the unforgettable, powerful and inspiring lyrics...shall i go on? This man was just talented beyond this world. He didn't just sit on his money either, he was extremely charitable. He is a legend (It seems like that status carries some kind of curse with it)

Nobody knows for sure whether those allegations brought against him were true but I really pray that the press and critics just leave him and his family alone now.

R.I.P. Michael Jackson.

Update on my relocation/The Carters/Beyonce's Boho Style

Had a crazy day today. Local government workers are just so nonchalant. Why does it have to take almost 5 hours to achieve something that can be done in 45minutes. Damn!

If I didn't already mention it, I'm doing my NYSC in Lagos, Nigeria and today was community development day (once a week for a whole year) which is why I was at the local government. Apart from the stress of having to deal with the local government and nysc officials, it's been going well. My job gets more demanding everyday but I'm in banking so it's expected. Also, I'm meeting new people everyday - the nice and the not-so-nice. Feeling less like a foreigner in my own country as time goes by.

OK. Enough about me.

Jay Z and Beyonce out shopping in New York city. Don't they just look so cute and together?

Seems like B is doing her own version of boho chic. Verdict is still out on the NYC outfit for me. She looks nice but there's too much going on. I think I love all the pieces individually in that first photo especially the dress and necklace.

While out in Vienna, she rocks a skimpy tank, J. Brand jeans, YSL cage boots, a Valentino bag and a fedora hat. I like the relaxed and casual feel of the outfit - it looks like something Zoe Kravitz might wear. I hate those shoes! The heel makes it look even worse.

Photo credits: Concrete Loop, celebrity-gossip.net

Maxwell Debuts New Video

Well it's about time!!! God knows I've been waiting an eternity for this. Singer Maxwell released the video for his new song “Pretty Wings” on Tuesday. The first album off the highly anticipate trilogy "Black Summer's Night will be released on July 7th after an EIGHT year hiatus.

I love the song. It's still Maxwell...a little more grown and sexy (still miss the hair sometimes :-). His voice is still aMazing - like butter melting on warm toast. I'm off to have a listening party with Maxwell's old joints.

Realization

If you change who you are and live your life preoccupied with not wanting people to hate you...you'll eventually end up hating yourself.

Elle Magazine's No Makeup Issue

The April issue of French Elle features eight female European celebrities including Eva Herzigova, Monica Bellucci, Sophie Marceau, and Charlotte Rampling -all without makeup.

It's about freakin time! That is NO MAKEUP, NO AIRBRUSHING or RETOUCHING and NO PHOTOSHOPPING.

The photos are certainly different and I think is time to start re-programming our brains and realize that nobody is perfect. These ladies look relaxed, vulnerable, natural and as gorgeous as ever but most of all they look REAL.

Monica Belluci - 44

Eva Herzigova - 36


Sophie Marceau - 42

B.L.O.C.K.E.D

Hello! It's been a while...I KNOW! I got hit with a lack of inspiration again coupled with the fact that whenever I come to do a blog post, all I want to do is spill my guts about my personal issues. I decided a long time ago that this blog would be about fashion, entertainment and all things fun so I'll refrain from sharing.

Maybe I'll come up with something when I stop pressuring myself into doing a post.

xoxo

LISTENING TO.........

All I want is you by Barry Louis Polisar

Interview with a vampire

Robert Pattinson, star of Twilight and the object of most women over the age of fourteen's obsession covers this month's GQ magazine. The interview was certainly interesting (check out the interview on the GQ website). I love the outfit choices for the photoshoot, although he could probably wear a bin bag and still look hot.

My favourite shot...but smoking is really bad for you

Ha ha ha, that hair!

Stepping out

I spotted these fabulous shoes on ASOS and i'm totally lusting over them.

Just Cavalli Croc T-Bar Platform Wedge Sandals

I love the Delicious shade of orange and the mock croc effect. I'm drawn to platforms because they are comfortable but you still get that super high heeled effect.

ASOS Premium Snake Lace Front Platform Peep Toe

Hot, hot and hot! Really like the lace-up front with peep toe and the buckle detail. Go-to item for adding some edge to your outfit.

Colour Clashing

Confessions of a shopaholic....a masterclass in colour clashing.

Ok it's not really a brand new trend but yes! Clashing is good this spring/summer...there's a right and wrong way to clash colours of course. Boring matchy matchy has gone out the door folks. Try new combinations and variations of hues - think outside the box. Green/pink, Purple/Blue, Red/Yellow, Brown/Pink, Blue/Red, Orange/Peach ... just get the hues right. What I liked the most about the wardrobe from 'Confessions of a shopaholic' was the presence of colour. Not just the wonderful bright colours, but the way they were put together to create fun and sometimes quirky outfits.

I've created a few examples with fresh ways to pair colours and more traditional colours that go well together but are not matchy matchy.

Tip: Be careful with the temperature of your outfit. Hot pink with Neon green is never a good idea, Ugly Betty is only adorable on TV. I find that pastels are a lot easier to play around with especially if you are not used to colour coordinating.

GREEN AND PINK

PURPLE AND BLUE

RED AND YELLOW

OLIVE AND PURPLE