New Music: Kelis Featuring Jean Baptiste "They Say"

I get the same feeling listening to this song, as I did listening to 'Marathon' on her Tasty Album... Check out the song after the jump....

New Music: Erykah Badu, Bilal and Lil Wayne...

New Music from Erykah Badu Featuring Lil Wayne... Check out the song after the jump...

New Video: Mariah Carey Featuring Neyo - "Angels Cry"

Another tear jerker from MC! Check it out after the jump!

New Music: Kelis 'Scream & Shout'

 This new song by her is actually kinda growing on me.... Do you like it to? Check it out after the jump..

New Music: Mariah Carey: Up Out my Face Ft. Nicki Minaj

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I'm not sure if I love this song but its kinda catchy... what do you think?
Check it out after the jump...

Style: Slimming Swimwear by Spanx

Not only does Spanx make Slimming Undies... They now make Slimming Swimwear! What do you think??  
The three above are my faves so far.... But check out the entire collection and tell me your faves!
Thanks to Fae for the heads up on this!
Shayxo

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Intimate Style: Victoria's Secret for Valentines Day...

Corset Demi Bra ($42)
So V day is just around the corner and if you are anything like me, you celebrate (BF or not!).
 One of my most favorite ways to pamper myself on Vday is by gifting myself with some sexy lingerie!! I order a lot from Victoria Secret because: A) There stuff is sooo cute and sexy! and B) They carry up to size DDD!!!! My favorite line by them is Glamour by Victoria Secret. I have a thing for that cute, yet sexy "pin-up girl" look and I feel like Glamour by VS hits the nail on the head! 
 And for those who have a lingerie drawer full of sexy getups there is always room for cute panties for yourself or "him" -- Below are my faves from the VS website...

What do YOU have planned for Vday?

 Love you guys!

PS - If you order on VictoriaSecret.com you'll still get your goodies in time for the 14th!

 Shay xo

 

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New Music: Skin - Sade

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I can't wait till this album drops! I've already PRE-purchased it, lol. Check out her one of her latests.. "Skin" after the jump...

Deodarants, Antiperspirants, Parabens & Breast Cancer

Check out this article called Deodarants, Antiperspirants, Parabens & Breast Cancer. It's a very informative read about the scientific study of how chemicals in deodarants can possibly cause breast cancer.

I have heard this rumor before, but never believed it could be true until I read up on it (if you search the internet you will find all sorts of studies on this topic).

"Breast cancer has been on the rise for over half a century. Only 5-10% of breast cancer is genetic, leaving up to 90% from the environment and lifestyle. [1] Studies indicate that deodorants / antiperspirants play a major role in the increase of breast cancer cases."

There's a substance called Parabens found in cosmetic products that are also found in breast tumor tissue and researchers are questioning the harmful affects that women may be exposed to while absorbing it through the skin continually.

The article continues:
"When you apply deodorant / antiperspirant, it stays on your skin throughout the day. Any harmful substance that can be absorbed through the skin, has ample time to get absorbed. Most of us apply deodorants / antiperspirants at least once per day. As a result, many of us are exposed to parabens continually, 24/7, every day.

Parabens ingested through food have a limited effect on the human body partly due to the ingestion system. However, parabens absorbed through the skin are able to stay intact and accumulate in the body."

What are your thoughts on this article?
Will you be checking the label of your cosmetic products from now on?

Pauleanna
oxox


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Kelly Cutrone's Words...

Name: Kelly Cutrone

Age: 44

Zodiac: Scorpio

Kelly said: “My whole thing is I’m busy, I’m a single mom, I’m working. I’m not an actress. The truth of the matter is, you know, with the exception of my mother, most people who know me know I don’t look great in makeup. When I was younger I was into it. You know, people have strong connotations of what women on television should say and what they should wear and how they should look. And I’m just not into it. The Bravo shot of me on the couch? It looks like I had sex with Heather Locklear and five margaritas.”

I say: She is one of the few people, where I agree... MAKEUP doesn't work for you girl... Au Natural, ALL THE WAY... (Mind you, the pic above doesn't look so bad)... But more importantly... OMG! Kelly has her own show!!

Check out the sneak peaks below!

Shay xo

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WWW Loves Married To The Mob Tees

I'm not a T-shirt kinda girl, but I must say I'm a big fan of Married to the Mob.
MTTM is one of New York hottest streetwear lables for women. Its a colourful mix of urban chic and smart-mouthed attitude in the form of apparel. To some its just another label, but to others MOB reflects a lifestyle that speaks to style-confident females everywhere.

To see more visit www.mobliving.com , www.mttmnyc.com and www.karmaloop.com


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Meet Toronto Girls with New York City Dreams

I was reading the Toronto Star and came across an amazing article that sparked quite a few thoughts, called Meet Toronto Girls with New York City Dreams. It's about Toronto women who anxiously fleet to New York in order to gain greater wealth, be exposed to better job opportunities, and follow their dreams, whether that means to become an established business woman, writer, dancer, etc.

This piece personally struck a cord with me, because I am a writer. If you're familiar with my work then you may know that I am currently writing a novel and going through the process of meeting with agents. Writing is a love hate relationship. It can take a day or a lifetime to be well respected. In my world, New York is the land of opportunity for young writers and their creative visions, and after reading this article, I wonder if I should book a ticket right now and take a huge chance, risking everything! Isn't that what life's about?

..Or so it seems. It's so interesting to read about the stories in this article. The women who had the courage leave Toronto and confidently move forward with their lives in NYC. It definitely made me think twice about if Toronto is right for me.

Here's a snippet from the article:

"It's a self-fulfilling prophesy: the best and the brightest are drawn to New York because they want to meet the best and the brightest.

"If you want to be a poet, you're going to be with best poets in the world; if you want to be in the underground music scene, you're going be in the best underground music scene in the world; if you want to be with the wealthiest people in the world, you're going to be here," says Jessica Lubell, a Torontonian with dual citizenship, who works for a public relations company. "It's got everything and the best of everything. That's what makes it stand apart from any other city in the world."

You now know about me, but what are some of your dreams and aspirations?!

Would you pick up and relocate your life, if you knew that there were greater opportunities in another city, or country?

I hope you ladies enjoy this article as much as I did.

Pauleanna
oxox

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I think I found another BDAY worthy dress...

DVF Carmona Dress

What do you think?

Shay xo
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I MISS MUSIC: Lauryn Hill: Rotorua 2010

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Could she breaking from her shell? Please say it is so! There are no words to describe how I miss this woman's music... Read more to see what she's been up to lately...

Patti Stanger's Words @pattistanger

Name: Patti Stanger

Age: 48

Zodiac: Gemini

Patti said: "A single guy who takes good care of his dog is usually more open to commitment and responsibility." (Patti's take on the best places to meet men)

I said: I'm addicted to the show Millionaire Matchmaker! Its a reality TV show were Patti Stanger and her team find love for Millionaires... The millionaires are hilarious, the potential lovemates are the same, and Patti is more hilarious than both of them combined!  The quote above is from her list of the best places to meet men! I love her!

Canadians: MM comes on Slice TV

Americans: Catch MM on Bravo!

Shay

xo

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New Music: Edit - Keke Palmer

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I have bypassed many tracks by this young lady just because I couldn't over her 'bubble gum, lollipop' type image. I gave her a chance and I have to say I'm impressed! I'm loving her voice and the lyrics of this song are very clever! I wonder if she is also a song writer??? Regardless, this song works for me. The style in this song really reminds me of someone but, I can't quite put my finger on it...

If only life was as easy as pressing a button.

Stay Blessed,

LaToya

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Another great way to support Haiti...

 

L’Union Fait La Force – WE SEE YOU HAITI 

Fundraiser to benefit those affected by the Earthquakes in Haiti Thursday January 28th at Wet Bar – 106 Peter Street Featuring DJ’s – Dr. Jay, Agile, P-Plus, Grouch, Lil Jaz, Dopey, DJ Riccachet & DJ Therap, Paul E. Lopes, Son of Soul and Dj Bunitall

Hosted By: Arcee and dscratch

Donation of $10 or more All proceeds going to the Red Cross International Fund earmarked for Haiti

There will also be a silent auction, all proceeds are also going to the Red Cross International Fund earmarked for Haiti.

A special thank you to the sponsors who donated items for the silent auction: Adidas, Fila, Athlete’s World, Livestock, HMV, Virgin Mobile, Playstation, Marc Ecko Watches, Delta Hotels, Offshoot Communications, Chiggy’s Hair Salon, RS by Sheckler, Crooks and Castle, La Coste, Alice Fazoolis, New Era, La Coupe Hair products, Substance Group, The Grant Brothers MMA & Boxing Gym, Vernissage Jewellery, The Tourism Board of Saint Lucia and Universal Music Canada

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BOOKS: WWW Recommends NICE GIRLS DON'T GET RICH

XXXThis month’s book is called Nice Girls Don’t Get Rich (Louis P. Frankel, PhD, Self-Help, 2005). The insightful content gives insight to women young and old on the only two ways to free yourself from economic stress: Financial Planning and Financial Thinking!

The advice in this self help book will push you towards striving to financial freedom. Nice Girls Don’t Get Rich is a great way to start the New Year off on a good foot and I personally advise that you pick up this book and educate yourself about your financial status if you want to be a step ahead.

Some common mistakes:
1) Not creating a financial goal – Living life blindly
2) Spending as an emotional crutch – A short term fix to a long-term problem
3) Working at a salary less than you deserve – Not re-evaluating your position and being assertive!

This is something I think about all the time. One thing I work hard towards is maintaining financial stability. The economic situation is way too fragile and in my personal opinion, no one is safe, so why take a chance?

From this book, I've learned how to put my visa on ice and pay myself first!

How do you handle your money? Do you play it smart? or spend your heart out and think about the consequences later?!

Either way, I hope you all will benefit from this knowledge aswell.

HAPPY READING LADIES!

Pauleanna
oxox

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Charity Event: Jully Black goes Back 2 Basics for Haiti

So my girl Jully reached out to share the wonderful cause that she will be Championing to help those in need in Haiti.  Its fair to say that we have all been touched by the devastation out there and its great that we can do something positive that will benefit the people of Haiti!

There will be Fun Funky Workouts, live DJs and More! Lets do something Healthy and Positive and Help Haiti all at the same time!!

Its Sunday January 31st from 3pm - 9pm - SAVE THE DATE!!

RUNNING FOR A REASON is a non-profit organization started by Jully Black, Shaun Campbell and Desmona Cole, dedicated to enhancing the physical health of adults and promoting children’s fitness education. The proceeds of its initiatives are used to support health organizations making a difference in the fight against issues such as Juvenile Diabetes, Obesity, Eating Disorders and Cancer.

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LITERARY POST: How to Take a Mental Vacation

Shannae recently took a much needed vacay to have fun, reflect, relax and get in some retail therapy!! But I recently learned about a few ways to take a vacation without paying a cent!

Take a look at this article I came across in Redbook Magazine. It outlines three simple things that you can do on a daily basis to maintain your mental wellness. I researched this topic further and was educated about how essential it is for individuals to take time out for themselves because when you make yourself a priority you will discover the key component to creating the life you really want!

Here are a few more ways to stay balanced:

1. Maintaining a proper diet
2. Laughing
3. Meditating
4. Reading

Restoring your emotional well-being is so important! No matter how busy you are, your body and mind need a break!

Do you feel that you take on too much sometimes? How do you cope with stress?

I'd love to hear your thoughts..

Pauleanna

oxox

Shannae says: I am a big #FAIL when it comes to the diet... But I laugh a lot (and it works!), and I should read and meditate a lot more!! What about you??

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Beauty: Do you think that Heidi Montag-Pratt looks better?

I have to be honest with you, I think that her first surgery after 2006 was an upgrade(the boobs, the nose)... However, her most recent cosmetic surgery procedures (More boobs?? lol and the eyebrow lift and whatever else) are a bit too much.

Overall, I still think that she looks better than she did originally, but this second set of procedures looks too obvious. Especially the breast! But to each his own, I guess!

First Question: Do you think that Heidi looks better or worse after her surgeries?

Second Question: I'm not against cosmetic surgery, are you??

UPDATE: HERE'S THE VIDEO OF HER EXPLAINING HER "PROCEDURES"

Shay

xo

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Music: Rihanna Performs Redemption Song for Haiti Relief on Oprah

Be sure to tune in to the Hope for Haiti Now telethon this weekend...

Shay
xo

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New Music: Your Love - Nicki Minaj

I have to say, I have not been her biggest fan... But this track just MIGHT get rotation on the iPod, lol. Honestly, I think this is the first song of hers that I have listened to from front to back! Not too sure if I would have given it a chance without the help of Annie Lennox's sample.

What do you all think?

LaToya

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Rihanna - "Redemption Song Cover" For Haiti Relief

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New Video: Timbaland Featuring Katy Perry: "If We Ever Meet Again"

Katy is a Scorp, and Timbaland is a Pisces - Music Making Chemistry!

Enjoy!!

Shay
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New Video: Keri Hilson Featuring Akon "Change Me"

Venus over at Coco&Lowe put me onto this one!

I love the song... What do you guys think of the vid??

Shay
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Maybe this should be my BDAY dress?!

DVF Erosa Printed Silk Dress

This dress has colour (as opposed to my last suggestion), its short and cute AND its DVF!!  Is it birthday worthy?? Lemme know! I really wanna top Last Year's Dress! I didn't think it would be so challenging! lol

Shay
xo

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Relationships: More Men Marrying Wealthier Women

So last month we learned that if you are a successful black woman, your chances of getting married are slim to none... and now we learn that the men that are marrying are "marrying up" so to speak?

According to this New York Times article, men aged 30-44 are increasingly likely to marry women with more education and higher income than them.

Me?  I've always dreamed that my husband is going to be more successful and financially capable than me. I've only dated someone who isn't once, and to be honest, I don't know if I'd ever do it again.Ladies, what do you think of this?

PS - Shout outs to Beagy Zielinski for being featured in the New York Times! Remember her Woman With a Story post last year?

Shay
xo

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I MISS MUSIC: Deborah Cox "If You Don't Love Me"

This I MISS MUSIC post came as a suggestion from WWW reader Daniella Simone!! I remember when this song came out and how proud I was to learn that she was Canadian. Look out for Deborah in The Queen Project this year...

Does anyone know what D. Cox is up to know?

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Style: Zac Posen for Target

I saw this post on Fashionista.com and it imediately grabbed my attention because I think Zac Posen is a great designer, but more importantly, his dresses regularly retail for $2000 plus, so a line by target with prices ranging from $39 - $90 is (obvi) right up my ally!!

Its a little 80s material girl if you ask me, but there are a few pieces that I can ride with... What do you think??

The full LOOK BOOK can be seen on Fashionista.com

Shay
xo

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I MISS MUSIC: Mary J Blige - You Gotta Believe

I listened to this album EVERY MORNING for a year straight... I think that I know every single song by heart...For the MJB heads, you'll also know this one word for word...

For the 'My Life' addicts which song on this album do you rep?? Me? Its too hard for me to choose!! I love them all!!

I MISS MUSIC! MJB

Shay

xo

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Contraceptives: Interesting Issues...

Many women use different forms of birth control methods. There's the contraceptive sponge, the cervical sheild, the patch, vaginal ring etc., but the most popular by far is the birth control pill. It's a simple way to prevent pregnancy, 99% effective and has normal side effects such as nausea, bloating and breast tenderness... or so we thought?!

Have your ever looked up the side effects of the specific brand of pill that you're using? or do you just take the doctors word that everything will be okay? It's definately something to think about because reports are showing drastic side effects in the brand Yaz and also in a hormonal injection birth control called Depo-Provera.

I read an article called Birth Control Conundrum and it was about the disturbing side effects that these two brands cause and the uproar that approxiamately 25,000 women in the states are protesting about.

"In a new study, 45% of women who received the depot medroxyprogesterone acetate shot, or Depo-Provera, lost 5% or more of the bone density in their hips or lower spine."

"According to UPI.com, plaintiffs allege that Yaz caused a list of side effects worthy of the worst drug commercial in the world: "strokes, heart attacks, pulmonary embolism, thrombosis, cardiac arrhythmia, gallbladder disease, kidney failure and sudden death."

After reading this article, how do you feel about using the pill?

Ladies, lets hear your thoughts!

Oh and check out this video while you're at it...

Pauleanna

oxox

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STYLE: 50s INSPIRED BATHING SUITS

Allison sent over the link to these swimsuits and I fell in love!! I think these swimsuits are perfect for all shapes and sizes and they come in all a bunch of different patterns and designs! 

Check them out at ANTHROPOLOGIE! (PS - I love that store!)

Shay
xo

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Mo'Nique's Words...

Name: Mo'nique

Age: 42

Zodiac: Saggittarius

Mo'nique said: “I celebrate this award with all the Preciouses, with all the Marys — I celebrate this award with every person that’s ever been touched, It’s now time to tell. And it’s okay.”

I say: Mo’nique offered this triumphant acceptance speech at Sunday’s 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Kudos to her! Kudos to Big girls! And Kudos to Black Girls!

Shay

xo

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New Music: Dawn Richards - Mistaken Identity

Hmmm, looks like Dawn's givin dem some of their own medicine... Some of that, "I love you baby but, you're delusional" LOL. Come on now, you know you have all been there at some point in time.

Clever track. I'm curious as to who wrote it. My bet is on her partner in crime Kaleena from Dirty Money.

You like?

LaToya

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Health & Beauty: Big Bumb, Hips and Thighs...

How many times have you heard that having curves was a bad thing?

Especially around this time of year many women are crash dieting because its #1 on their New Years Resloutions list, but little do they know that they may be burning pounds that could make them healthier!

Shannae sent me this article on how important it is to carry some fat on your body and as I continued to read on I found out some pretty interesting reasons. In fact, the title of this informative piece is called ' Having a big bum, hips and thighs is healthy '

The article continued..

"Hip fat mops up harmful fatty acids and contains an anti-inflammatory agent that stops arteries clogging, they say. "

Its pretty interesting.

Let us know your thoughts! Are you the type of women who embraces her curves? or are you desperately trying to get rid of them?

Pauleanna

oxox

PS - Thanks to Shannae's friend Dwayne for the article inspiration!

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Style: Rihanna for W Magazine - Behind the Scenes...

Smokin Hot!

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Oprah's Words...

Name: Oprah Winfrey

Age: 55

Zodiac: Aquarius

Oprah said: “So go ahead. Fall down. The world looks different from the ground.”

I say: Failure. One of my biggest fears... Sometimes I wonder, is Oprah saying what she has said after truly having the experience of falling flat on her face??? Everyone has their little set backs and what not, but I am scared to truly fail at something... Well when and if it happens, I hope that I learn from it and it makes me a better person.

Shay xo

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Attention All Sade Fans... VIDEO

Her Album is in Stores February 9, 2010

Shay
xo

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Guest Beauty Blog by Melanie Moncrieffe!

To my delight Shannae has asked me to contribute a little beauty posts here and there. I'm excited to be contributing to her amazing blog, and I hope you enjoy my posts!

xoxox Mela

You may be surprised at what's trending for 2010. Be prepared to see beautiful woman streaming down the runway with seemingly no makeup on. What you are going to see is beautiful skin, soft contoured eyes, and lightly blushed cheeks. Skin, skin, skin! There is a certain elegance and femininity that exudes when a woman looks beautiful in bare makeup. Simplicity is always handsome.

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These looks can easily be carried from day to night. Your glowing skin matches your jeans and pumps, as well as it matches your studded black mini. The greatest part of this is that it doesn't require much touching up.

Obtaining a natural look can be difficult. For we all don't have flawless skin!

Im excited that this trend happens to be my first post on WWW. It gives me a chance to advocate on how important I believe minting a good skin regime is. Naturally the first step to getting this look would be prepping our skin as best we can. Cleanse. Exfoliate. Moisturize. Prime. These are the 4 steps prior to your application that will make your look fantastic, and keep it fantastic for most of the day.

Exfoliating the skin for this look is the step that may be overlooked, but if you find your foundation isn't sitting naturally on your skin It's probably because your skin is sitting on your skin! Get that dead skin outta here! I have a new favourite exfoliating system called the Clarisonic brush. Its phenomenal and is worth the 200 dollars it goes for. Instead of continually purchasing exfoliates that over dry my skin and spending hundreds of dollars on products that just weren't working, I invested in this little guy. It uses soft bristles to deep clean your skin, and in turn deters aging! My skin was more subtle after the first use. I couldn't wait to wash my face at the end of the day !

After exfoliation, moisturize your skin to keep it looking fresh, and be sure to prime after you moisturize.

Now on to the make up.

Remember we are trying to enhance our beauty without covering it all up. Foundation is so key, and to obtain a wholly natural feel a proper colour is essential. I personally have had troubles finding a perfect match, and have explored tons of brands. I find ha Makeup Forever has a wide variety of colours complementing woman of all ethnicities. Their HD liquid foundation is the a great consistency which can bring you from light to medium coverage. The next step is to highlight. Highlight protruding parts of the face where we a natural highlight already exists. ( i.e., ocular bone, nose, chin, forehead, cheek bones.) Use a soft highlighter, one of my favourites is the NARS multiple stick. It comes in a variety of colours, and you will find a highlighter suitable for you skin tone. Last step in the complexion process is bronzer. Use a bronzer with less sheen to render a natural glow. Use your bronzer where the sun naturally hits your face. Seal the deal with the Makeup Forever HD Powder for amazing results and a long wearing look.

How do we get those lovely sot bedroom eyes. Use neutral colours, like bronze, peach copper, soft pink. If you use black, soften out the lines with a smudge brush to create a more sultry eye. Stila eyeshadows have amazing pigment and come in a white range of colours.

1. NARS Multiple Stick

2. Makeup Forerver HD Makeup and Powder

3. Stilla Eyeshadows

4. Clarisonic Brush System

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Music: Kesha - "Your Love is My Drug"

What do you think of Kesha? She's cool... Not sure if she has lasting star power... I'm kinda feeling this song off of her Album "Animal", but I feel like it sounds just like "Tik Tok"

What do you think??

Shay
xo

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Inspiration Post: The Rules for being Human

 

Someone near and dear to me shared these words with me.  

They touched me, so I thought I'd share with you...

 

The Rules for being Human

When you were born, you didn't come with an owner's manual; these guidelines make life work better.

1. You will receive a body. You may like it or hate it, but it's the only thing you are sure to keep for the rest of your life.

2. You will learn lessons. You are enrolled in a full-time informal school called "Life on Planet Earth". Every person or incident is the Universal Teacher.

3. There are no mistakes, only lessons. Growth is a process of experimentation. "Failures" are as much a part of the process as "success."

4. A lesson is repeated until learned. It is presented to you in various forms until you learn it -- then you can go on to the next lesson.

5. If you don't learn easy lessons, they get harder. External problems are a precise reflection of your internal state. When you clear inner obstructions, your outside world changes. Pain is how the universe gets your attention.

6. You will know you've learned a lesson when your actions change. Wisdom is practice. A little of something is better than a lot of nothing.

7. "There" is no better than "here". When your "there" becomes a "here" you will simply obtain another "there" that again looks better than "here."

8. Others are only mirrors of you. You cannot love or hate something about another unless it reflects something you love or hate in yourself.

9. Your life is up to you. Life provides the canvas; you do the painting. Take charge of your life -- or someone else will.

10. You always get what you want. Your subconscious rightfully determines what energies, experiences, and people you attract -- therefore, the only foolproof way to know what you want is to see what you have. There are no victims, only students.

11. There is no right or wrong, but there are consequences. Moralizing doesn't help. Judgments only hold the patterns in place. Just do your best.

12. Your answers lie inside you. Children need guidance from others; as we mature, we trust our hearts, where the Laws of Spirit are written. You know more than you have heard or read or been told. All you need to do is to look, listen, and trust.

13. You will forget all this.

14. You can remember any time you wish.

I hope you guys enjoyed these rules as much as I have!

Shay
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Fashion: Should this be my Birthday Dress?

Camilla & Marc Caralette Dress

My birthday is coming up very soon, so I've been on the hunt for the perfect dress... I saw this dress on Fergie a few weeks ago and fell in love... I have to find something HOT, because last year's dress will be a tough one to beat! What do you think? Is this dress Bday Worthy? 

Let me know!
Shay
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