You don't have to be from New York to feel proud when listening to this song!!
Enjoy
LaToya
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10/31/09
New Video: Miss Keys on the hook..
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10/30/09
New Music: Alicia Keys - Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart
What a beautiful song! So real and so Alicia - CLASSY!
This is such an interesting way of getting over hurt. I have never thought of it the way she does... Instead of thinking of the fact that he cheated, he lied, etc. Why not remember all the good times? Why not go to sleep with a smile instead of tears on our pillows?? I'm sure this is WAY easier said than done but, this song make me feel like it is possible.
To me, its a message of letting go of hate and taking it one day at a time. It's easier to forget the bad times if you replace it with happiness. If we can really do this ladies, we will be less likely to carry baggage into the next! Don't you agree?
My favorite part of the song to me is the end when she's singing la, la, la... To me it symbolizes her finally sleeping and having a sweet dream of the past rather than a nightmare of temporary present! Tomorrow (her future) will be even easier than last night.
This song will be on repeat for dayz! I can feel it, lol.
I really hope you all enjoy this as much as I am...
Stay Bless Ladies... Muah
LaToya
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Get Rihanna's MJ Heal the World Muscle T!
Most of you already know about my love affair with Rih Rih... I laid off of her for a while, but I'm back in full effect! ;D
Anyhow, I saw her wearing this Michael Jackson Heal the World Muscle Tee shirt that is oh so cute! You may not be able to see from the pictures, but the lyrics to "Heal the World" are written on the shirt! Its by Prince Peter and its just $77 - Rock that with a cute bra and you are good to go!
Have a great weekend and Halloween!
I am going to the JAY Z Concert!! **throws the rock sign in the air **
Shay
xo
New Video & Music: Britney Spears aka Adversity Control QUEEN, 3
Ok, seriously, with all this young lady has been through you don't expect that she keep droppin hits?! I totally admire they way she has seemed to overcome all her hardships and just keeps coming harder. HATS OFF MY GIRL!
Now, the song... HMMM! I guess she is having fun, and she doesn't mind sharing, lol. Not my thang but, according to her 'livin in sin is the new thang'!
If it isn't already, this song will be #1 shortly!
You go Miss Spears!
Enjoy,
LaToya
Oprah's Words...
Name: Oprah Winfrey
Age: 55
Zodiac: Aquarius
Oprah said: "I trust that everything happens for a reason, even when we're not wise enough to see it."
I say: This quote from Oprah is totally OBV... Most of us already know this... But do we need to be reminded of it? YES!! Especially during hard times... The picture that I posted of her was also deliberate... One day she was just like us, and look at her now... From being molested to growing up underprivileged, to having an affair with a married man, to HARPO, to being female BILLIONAIRE and the legacy continues...
I know you already know, but I'm just giving you a friendly reminder...
Have a great Friday!
Shannae
xo
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10/29/09
Career Tip: Don't Smile too much :( #career #jobs
Girls are socialized to smile more than boys. When men don't smile, they're taken seriously... When women don't smile, we're asked "What's Wrong" or labelled as a bitch...
This is one of my BIGGEST issues... I feel like people don't take me seriously because I am smiley smiley with everyone, causing me to be underestimated or not taken seriously... My advice?? In professional situations bring out your VICTORIA BECKHAM swag... Honestly, if you want people to think you're a force to be reckoned with, that's what you have to do... But then when you are with your friends and fam and the ones you love, just be you, and if that means you are smiling from ear to ear then GO FOR IT! It will honestly pay off... A family member of mine was actually a body guard for the Beckhams and I asked him, does Victoria ever smile and is she nice? And he was like YEAH!! She is the sweetest thing ever, but her pearly whites would only surface when she was in the comfort and privacy of her fam..
Some Tips:
- Pay more attention to when you are smiling (is it warranted??)
- Match your facial expression to your message... (it seems like common sense but a lot of people fail to do this!
- Before delivering serious messages, rehearse in front of a mirror. This will help you to determine, when/if you are smiling inappropriately
- DON'T QUIT SMILING ENTIRELY!! Duh!! lol... Smiling contributes to your likability quotient and likability is a critical factor to achieving success!
Have a great Thursday ladies!! xoxo
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a DRESS to Impress...
So this Jen's Pirate Booty Madonna dress is on point.... Rihanna rocked something similar a while back... If my boobs were small enough to fit in that space, I'd be rocking this dress in a minute... anyway, its a mere $198 and you can get it at shopbop.com
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Music Post: Esperanza Spalding - Overjoyed
THIS IS WHAT I CALL AN ARTIST! Triple threat!!! She can sing, she's can play, and she is absolutely beautiful. The young lady you just watched is only 25 years old. Because of her undeniable talent, she is also a staff member of the Berkely College of Music - and has been since age 20. I am totally impressed and also very surprised that I am just hearing about her now! With a name as unique as Esperanza Spalding? She was born to be a star. This girl is going to control the Jazz industry.
I love her rendition of Stevie's song. She made it her own and then some. Amazing TALENT!! Hats off...
P.S - I think I found a hair idol. I WANT THAT FRO'! LOL.
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Ivanka Trump's Words... (@IvankaTrump)
Name: Ivanka Trump
Age: 27 (She turns 28 tomorrow!)
Zodiac: Scorpio
Ivanka said: "Get over it"
I say: In her book, Ivanka talks about how people's preconceived notions of her have bothered her or affected the way that she acts and feels... but in the book, she correctly points out that, she will always be a Trump, there will always be people who will think that she has gotten to where she is because of her name, but she knows the truth and worrying about it isn't going to get her anywhere, so her advice? Just GET OVER IT... That applies to her and to the people that judge her... Its so simple, yet so difficult, but I agree! Get over it!!
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10/28/09
America's Next Top Model- Cycle 13 Episode 8 recap
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I MISS MUSIC: Taylor Dayne
I used to compare Taylor Dayne with Miss Tina Turner. I love the Rock and Soul in their voices. I was really young when this song first came out. Didn't know much at all about love, lol. But, she can surely make you feel something...
Re-introducing: Love Will Lead You Back
I MISS MUSIC
Stay Bless,
Beauty: My Real Hair started a Twitter Frenzy! #realhair
My first reaction? **SIDE EYE**
Contrary to popular belief, people that wear extensions are not BALD... In fact, most people that wear extensions do so by choice and not necessity. Extensions give you length and fullness that very few people have naturally... regardless of your race, ethnicity and the actual condition of your hair... I'm extensions all the way! But my hair dresser did make some sense so I decided to follow in the footsteps of Miss Tyra Banks herself and OPEN IT UP TO TWITTER. People went crazy... I got all kinds of comments and so far the pics have had over 1500 views ... I started off by twitpicing a picture of my real hair and asking what people thought...
(I am wearing Indian Hair by the way... ITS THE TRUTH!!)
I would say that 50% were REAL HAIR all the way and the rest loved the WEAVE... Your comments have me divided too, so I think that I'm going to rock both my own hair AND weave... Anyway, it was tonnes of fun (thanks for all of your comments & views!). You also gave me an idea for a future VIDEO post/segment... stay tuned..
PS - the REAL Hair pics are all but flattering, but HEY! You can't look gorge all the time... I'm a regular person just like YOU!
PPS - I get my hair at BEAUTY WORLD... tell 'em WWW sent you and you get 15% off!
Love you all!
xoxo
Fashion: WWW Does LG Fashion Week
My favourtie time of year (next to Christmas) is FASHION WEEK!
The new location in a vacant parking lot along King West & Shaw, was a fabolous new home for the tents this year. Amongst all the chaos of media and models, Shannae and I caught a couple shows. Check out the video to see us in action in the crowd and some of our favs!
The new location in a vacant parking lot along King West & Shaw, was a fabolous new home for the tents this year. Amongst all the chaos of media and models, Shannae and I caught a couple shows. Check out the video to see us in action in the crowd and some of our favs!PS - forward the video to 1:08 to see our cameo!
Katrina Tuttle, Barbie by David Dixon, David Dixon, Jason Meyers, Pink Tartan
Enjoy!
Photo Cred: Blog T.O.
Alyssa
xoxo
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Enjoy!
Photo Cred: Blog T.O.
Alyssa
xoxo
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New Music: Mary J Blige, I Can See In Color
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From the Soundtrack of the up coming movie Precious...
Poor Precious goes through so much in this book but, this song is so fitting. She still believes there is a life out there for her. Regardless of the obstacles, she loves loving, living, and learning. The author did a GREAT job of making such an unfortunate person an admirable woman and mother!
I can totally picture Gabourey Sidibe taking a stroll and just embracing nature to this song...
Can't wait for the movie!!!
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VIDEO: Are you sure you want to get the flu shot??
Before you go and get an H1N1 vaccine or any flu shot for that matter, you might want to watch this...
All I have to say is WOW...
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All I have to say is WOW...
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Shannon Boodram's Words (@ShannonTBoodram)
Name: Shannon Boodram
Zodiac: Aries
Shannon said: "If your sexuality was a canvas and every partner that you've ever had painted something on it, what would it look like? Is your canvas crowded? Is it a masterpiece?? Or is it straight graffiti??"
I say: This is a passage in the introduction of Shannon's book: LAID... When I read that passage it really made me think.. what would my canvas look like?? Have you always taken great pride and care in choosing your sexual partners? Or has your sexual past been filled with a bunch of "random encounters". I think mine would be an abstract piece painted by a multi-racial artist living in an urban center... if that makes sense... What would yours look like? Or do you even care whether you have a crowded canvas versus a masterpiece??? I really never thought about it until now...
I'd love if you care to share! (using the canvas metaphor please)
PS - Shannon is going to be one of the Hosts of A Literary Journey!!
Shannae
xoxo
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10/27/09
New Music: Keri Hilson, I Like
This is a bit of a different sound for me but 'I Like', lol.
Stay Bless,
LaToya
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Fashion: Bootie Love - MOU Antelope Cowboy Boots
I've always loved UGGs, not because the shoes are particularly nice (I actually always called them UGGs as in UGLY) but its because they are soooo comfortable and warm... In any event, I've been rocking UGGs for the past 5 years and I will probably continue to do so, but when I saw these bad boys shown above I fell in love! They are MOU Antelope Cowboy Boots and they are like the upgraded warmer Eskimo version of UGGs... Do you like them like I do??
Anyway, its about to get cold so I might just have to cop a pair...
Shay
Beauty: Celebs without makeup....
When I was a lot younger I always thought that celebs where so unbelievably gorgeous and that there was no way a "regular" person (like me) could be catapulted to the golden pedestal that so many of them are placed on...
I'm not sure if it was maturity, waking up and smelling the coffee, internet creeping or a combination of all of those, but I soon realized that all of them look just like us when they go to bed and wake up in the morning, but they have glam squads photoshop experts that make them look like a milli...
Rihanna's Words...
Name: Robyn "Rihanna" Fenty
Age: 21
Zodiac: Pisces (like meeee!)
Rih Rih said: "Beyonce just put the level of female entertainment all the way up there. She does acting, she has a beautiful voice and that's really the person I look up to... that type of entertainer."
I say: Congrats to Rihanna... Don't Playah hate - CONGRATULATE... So many of us envy or have resentment for those who have accomplished more or are in competition with us... Seeing the beauty in the accomplishments of your peers and elders will only help you to do better...
Have a blessed day
Shannae
xo
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10/26/09
Relationships: Rihanna & Chris.... What do you think??
Chris posted this video to his Twitter Account last night... I watched it and I was moved... I am not even going to bother offering my opinion on why, nor will I chime in on this issue at this time because I know that people are so polarized on it... but the video is most definitely moving so I wanted to share it with you...
What do you think when you see this?? Please let me know your thoughts... I probably will do the same later, but I thought I would just put the video out there first and see where everyone goes with it...
Music: Kelly Clarkson, Already Gone
I've been hearing this song on TV and the radio for the longest time, I loved it but I had absolutely no idea that this was KC.. I know!!! How could I not know!?!?
I loved the song so much that I did some internet creep and learned that the song is about loving someone and knowing that the relationship has run its course and its time to move on.... The lyrics really spoke to me.... Anyway, I know the song is a few months old, but it was just too beautiful for me not to share on the blog"
LOVE IT!!!
Ladies, do you love it too?
Shay
xo
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My Words...
So I decided to join in on the Women's words section of this blog by including vlogs of my thoughts on words of inspiration from myself and others...
This is my first one... What do you think and do you agree?
Have a blessed day...
Shay
xo
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I MISS MUSIC: COKO
I thought that this would be a good way to start our Monday. Although, it is looking more and more like winter over here in the West, my kiddies give me the feeling that this song expresses every morning!
Not to mention it has got me wanting to buss the *wop*, lol. You guys remember that dance? HAHAHAHA
Reintroducing - Sunshine
Stay blessed,
10/23/09
OFFSHOOT SAMPLE SALE THIS SATURDAY!
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What I found at the Petite Feet Sample Sale...
I got these Jessica Simpson thigh high boots (above) for $100...
A pair of booties for $70 and a pair of thigh high leather boots for $100
The selection was crazy! Below are some of my faves...
ALYSSA came with and did a cute lil video! Check her out! ;D
The sale goes until Sunday so hurry up before everything is gone!
Shannae xo
Petite Feet Designer Shoe Sample Sale on Facebook
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New Music: Tami Chynn, To the Floor
To some, I'm sure Tami Chynn is a new artist. She was just recently signed to Konvict Music... But, to me and other dancehall followers, Miss Chynn has been frequenting our ipods for a good while now. Looks can be deceiving huh?? She doesn't look like a reggae artist but, she was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica. She's a beautiful mixture of Chinese, British, and African.
The Tami Chynn that I am used to, sounds something like this! It sounds that her label has done some adjusting to her sound... I can't say that a favor the change but, I do wish her luck!
Enjoy,
LaToya
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New Music: Angie Stone, I Ain't Hearing
ANGIE IS BACK!! This is so exciting for me. I can't wait to hear what she has been going through for this last little while on her upcoming album.
Look out for her on an upcoming 'I MISS MUSIC' post!
Stay Bless,
LaToya
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Interview with Gabory "Gabby" Sidibe the Actress who played Clarise "Precious" Jones...
10/22/09
New Music: Toni Braxton, Woman
Just an ok song when sang by Toni... Do offense to her but, my first thoughts when I heard it was Shania Twain or Carrie Underwood could make this a country HIT!
Just my opinion... What do you all think?
Stay Blessed Peeps
I'm at the Petite Feet Sale Today! Where are you??
TODAY I AM AT THE PETITE FEET SAMPLE SALE AT THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER!
Second... The Petite Feet Shoe Sample Sale was a blast! Yvonne and I went first thing and the morning. Last time I went with Yvonne and she found 3 cute pairs and last time I found four great pairs of shoes. Two by Fergie's new shoe line (they are the two on top) and a pair by Vince Camuto (shown below - amazing!) AND I got a pair of Jessica Simpson flats... the flats were $50 each (tax in!) and the heels were $60 each plus I had a $10 coupon!
After last year's sale, I did some Internet creeping and found the shoes online... and boy did I get a deal!!
This is what I learned:
The Fergie Women's Reem sandal retails for $71 US (about $90 CDN) - @ the sale they were $50!!
The Fergie Women's Milly pump retails for $91 US (about $120 CDN) - @ the sale they were $60!!
Vince Camuto's Angie Heel retails for $140 US (about $180 CDN) - @ the sale they were $60!!
I couldn't find an online picture of the Jessica Simspon flats that I got at the sale, but they are shown below... I LOVE SHOES!!! Ladies, if you are in the Toronto area, make sure you stop by the sale because there are such great deals!! All the info that you need for the sale is shown BELOW.
Yvonne and I also managed to make some friends last time we were there... lol (see pic below)... Peep my Fergie pumps!
MAKE SURE THAT YOU GO TO THE SALE?? And If you DO, show us what you got and we'll post it on the blog!!
SALE INFO:
AND CHECK OUT THE VIDEOS THAT I'VE MADE!
AFTER THE MARKHAM SALE:
ON LOCATION AT THE LAST SALE AT THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER!
AND CHECK OUT THE VIDEOS THAT I'VE MADE!
AFTER THE MARKHAM SALE:
ON LOCATION AT THE LAST SALE AT THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER!
Toodles!
Petite Feet Designer Shoe Sample Sale on Facebook
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10/21/09
America's Next Top Model- Cycle 13 Episode 7 recap
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Next Event: What Women Want - A Literary Journey - Novel: PUSH by Sapphire
So out of all of the events that I do, Literary Journey is my absolute favorite... Its a great opportunity to Wine, Dine and Discuss a book hand picked by yours truly, along with intelligent, inspirational and thought invoking women from all walks of life and backgrounds.
Last year we had a blast doing just that and I am so excited to do it again this year...
Below is a little teaser...
In the next several days I will be announcing the venue, the dinner menu, the event hosts as well as other key items that will help to make that day just as unforgettable as the last one was...
Until then!!
Shay xoxo
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