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Nu Nu Nuva!
I first blogged about the Nuva Ring in 2007 and now 3 years later, I have to tell you again about this 'new' birth control!
I recommended this to over 10 of my girlfriends already and they all love it. It is convenient, it is the future. twenty/ten is around the corner. Ask your doctor about it! Tweet This
Alicia Keys
With all of the negative press she's been getting, I thought I'd shine a lil light on the soulful songstress that I still love and admire... Lets forget about what she does or doesn't do in her relationship (or anyone else's) and get back to why we love Alicia Keys... 10 obvious reasons!
- raised by single mum-tri racial(irish/italian/Jamaican)
- graduated professional performing arts school at 16
- curvy but classy-her debut album sold over 12 million copies worldwide
- her debut album earned her five Grammies in 2002
- the 1st female to have an MTV Unplugged album debut at number 1
- she's an aquarius (friendly, humanitarian, honest, loyal, original, inventive, independent, intellectual)
- she plays the piano and has since she was seven yrs old-her voice is extraordinary
- philanthropist (co-founder/global ambassador of Keep a Child Alive non-profit org providing meds to fams with HIV & AIDS in Africa
Just a reminder... xoxo
Shantaram
After numerous heartfelt tweets from @butilovememore I just had to go pick this up. Im only on page 25 but I love it so far :) 900 pages is my kinda good read. Catch up.
Shantaram: A Novel by Gregory David Roberts
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Maxwell Afterparty
Man it's getting chilly here in Toronto! The perfect way to accessorize is with pattern tights, cozy scarves and a hunnybunny. Like I always say to guys, if you want a winter wifey to play X-box with you in Nov, start dating her in September. Hhahha.. More on that soon on tips on locking in a winter wifey. Here are the snapshots from the Maxwell afterparty at Maro.
Hosted by Maxamus Entertainment (Alliteration totally coincidental!)
If not now, then when?
Vaseline Sheer Infusion
I received a package from Harbinger!
It's the brand new Vaseline Sheer Infusion with Stratys 3. This body lotion smells divine! This is perfect timing because I was just looking for new body lotions. I am obsessed with body lotions, body butters, spray moisturizers and hand creams. I have ummm a lot.
Perfect way to get ready for autumn is to keep your skin happy and moisturized. Stratys 3 is a new technology that allows the moisture to penetrate 3 levels of your skin, not just the top one. What does that mean? That means you feel amazing all day, all day, all day long. :) How? Well from my beauty technology class, I know that quats are amazing moisturizers and that is exactly what's in this formulation. Glycerol Quats + Glycerin + Hydroxy Ethyl urea makes one powerful moisturizer! It is not sticky or thick and smells like crisp pear and apple blossom! Nothing wrong with smell delicious.
Next time you are at Shoppers or CVS... try this out and thank me later ;)
Tavi the Style Rookie
This fashion blogger is not attending shows for the open bar, trust me...that's cuz she is only 13! Sensational isn't it? Coupled with the power of the internet, a few extra hours in the day and an undying love to play dress-up, Tavi is on the radar for designers and fashion lovers alike.
Images via Style Rookie
So much style, so much creativity and untainted by what 'growing up' does to you. I kinda love her!
she raps too. LMAO
She is in grade 8 and front row at New York Fashion Week! Yay for Tavi Gevinson, do you!
Here's her VIMEO channel
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My "Revelation"... For The Ladies
Life is about changes... and experiences... and lessons; life hurts... and it burns... and it mends... and we deal... and for the most part, life is what you make it! As a woman in this hectic city, it's so easy to blame life for what may not be your "ideal" situation. We blame relationships, and responsibilities, and time for the things that we haven't been able to do. One thing that I have learned though is that no one can walk your path but you, and anything that may or may not happen to or for you has or hasn't done so as a result of your own actions. As a woman, I have experienced plenty and have learned many lessons, but I have also learned that I never want to stop learning. A "revelation" if you will, came to me after recent trials which made me realize the true strength of oneself. This being a lesson to share directly with the ladies of HeyDoYou, I figure it has some relevance for us all... and it is this... Problems will occur! Life will suck! Pain will come! SOMETIMES... but I find far too often that we, as women too quickly fall into a rut. Not the kind where we gain ten pounds and forget to keep up with our mani/pedi's... I mean the kind of rut when something sucks and we punish ourselves for the pain that has been caused by others. We, as women, are the only beings in the human race with the ability to bring life into the world. I'm sorry fellas, we all know that you are great contributors in this process, but from the beginning of time women were created with reproductive organs. I'm not trying to give a biology lesson, I'm merely tryna share my "revelation"... NO ONE should have power over you but you! When times get down... pull urself up... you are strong and beautiful and probably have more talents and abilities than you realize, take care of yourself and be the best YOU you can be... don't change who you are to accommodate anyone unless these changes make you feel 100% better about yourself. What I'm saying is this, a man once told me "women don't realize the power they have, why else would a man try to over power and over compensate, being masculine", my "revelation" has these words constantly echoing in my head. LADIES... tell your girlfriends, sisters, cousins... realize the power you have, you are strong, you are beautiful, you are loved... and only YOU can allow anyone to treat you or tell you otherwise.
xoxo
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Silver & Gold
A lot of things make me happy but lately it's all about you :)
"Give others freedom to be themselves. Appreciate the differences between their ways and yours." Tweet This
Happy Birthday!
A big happy birthday to my amazing friend Taj! We first met at coco&lowe's Dollhouse party last winter and I just have to say... I have never met anyone more vivacious, loving and driven than this dude! What you do, who you are, is a blessing to everyone around you. Sorry for ignoring u at AWBA and thank you for mc-ing at FashionShowdown! Soooooo...I wish you the happiest birthday, lots of love from everyone at HeyDoYou!
i know you hate this pic but i like it lol
come celebrate tomorrow at Atelier
TIFF - Closing
What an amazing week! Here are some of the pix from the TIFF Closing party at This is London. Sponsored by FUZE. :)
Yours truly!
JLMarks Dress & Vince Camuto booties
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Do YOU wanna get to know the Secrets?
Just picked up my tickets for opening night of the highly anticipated theatre show by Darren Anthony; 'Secrets of a Black Boy'. If you don't already have tickets, get out there and get your's... this play is guaranteed to enlighten your mind and entertain your soul!!!
Here's a little taste...
Here's a little taste...
Performances September 23 - October 3
The Music Hall, Toronto
To purchase tickets:
call (416)778-8163
or
online at ticketmaster.com
http://www.secretsofablackboy.com/
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Sweet Fashion
"The Couture Lollipop combines a striking design and contemporary fashion in a deliciously sweet confection that is wonderfully portable and ever-changing"
Lollipops just got 100 times better, and cuter!
They always tell you that you'll miss the days of being a kid. Here's a tasty and fashionable way of bringing back the good ole days without being childish! lol
They always tell you that you'll miss the days of being a kid. Here's a tasty and fashionable way of bringing back the good ole days without being childish! lol
Black Onyx: Exciting. Fashionable. Collectable.
Katy Perry & Rihanna are feelin them!
Opaque Cherry Flavour! mmmmm!
Sugar Factory has created bejeweled and custom handles that you can pair with a rainbow assortment of lollipop flavors.
R.i.p DJ AM
We match our shoes and accessories, so why not match our lollipops!For more info on couture pops click here!
*kisses!*
Bella
Ode to Red...
Often referred to as the exclamation mark at the end of a sentence! A woman in red doesn't question whether she's got it. She knows the answer. *wink wink*
Beyonce, Gwen & Rhi rhi got it right!
I can't stress enough just how much I LOVE red lipstick! Red pouty lips are considered to be the sign of the seductress. Sure I love pink shades, and sometimes I'll do nude shades *hardly*, but red? I do red like everyday, in fact if I don't have on red lipstick or some kind of red lip stain then it's by accident. lol
Red lipstick MUST be worn with confidence or not at all
Ancient Egyptians used to paint their lips red, and line their eyes with khol; a look that's still very popular today. In Japan, the geishas used to paint their faces white and their lips red; another look that's still popular minus painting our faces white!
People are often intimidated to wear red lipstick, but when it comes down to it, there's a shade out there for everyone. BUT. Red lipstick MUST be worn with confidence or not at all. The fact that it's such a look at me color means it's very important to rock red lips like it's second nature! If you don't wanna be looked at then I suggest trying another shade... *walks away disappointed*
People are often intimidated to wear red lipstick, but when it comes down to it, there's a shade out there for everyone. BUT. Red lipstick MUST be worn with confidence or not at all. The fact that it's such a look at me color means it's very important to rock red lips like it's second nature! If you don't wanna be looked at then I suggest trying another shade... *walks away disappointed*
No matter your race, or complexion, there's a red out there for you!
They always say pick a color that goes with your skin, sure this works but playing it safe is sooo boring! Especially when it comes to red lipstick... c'mon now what's safe about red lipstick? You gotta experiment; If you like a shade of red that "doesn't match" your skin tone, try it out anyway... there are ways to make it work!
I was told to stick to browns, nudes, or dark shades of red when deciding on lip color because of my full lips and dark complexion... whatever *sloooooowwwww eyeroll* I've worn brick reds, true reds, and even "blue" reds, and so far we look damn good together!
Some people think women who wear red lipstick have questionable morals (whateverrrrr); In 1770, the British Parliament enacted a law condemning lipstick, and "women found guilty of seducing men into matrimony by cosmetic means" were tried for witchcraft. *wtf??!!!* Queen Victoria even declared makeup, including red lipstick to be impolite...*blank stare* Despite what people thought, women still loved red lipstick, and at the beginning of the 20th century, more women started wearing it as a symbol of empowerment and beauty.
By World War II, red lipstick had become an icon of femininity; It became a necessity for women who still wanted to feel beautiful even though they worked in factories. This definitely still applies today; red lips + chef jacket= hottest chef you've ever seen! lol
Over time, as fashion has changed, red lipstick is still a classic. From housewives who wore it to libidinous rock n roller's celebrated it. Red lipstick became a secret weapon, the "go-to" cosmetic item for women who wanted/needed to feel as a woman should. Beautiful, confident, powerful. And it's here to stay... at least with me!
See you tomorrow at HeyDoYou Housecalls!!!
*big red kisses!*
Bella
FYI: In human color psychology, the color red is associated with heat, energy, blood, and emotions that "stir the blood", including anger, passion, love and pain.
FYI #2: Suffragettes were women who campaigned for the rights of women to vote.
Suito Osaka Rubber Duck Project
This is no ordinary duck. I love stuff like this. Talk about experiential marketing! This project promotes Osaka as an aqua metropolis, many projects such as an art ship, a river cafe, and a social experiment ... etc. are going around river right now.
A 10m tall rubber duck has been sighted on the waterways of Osaka.
The prosaically named Suito Osaka Rubber Duck Project, designed by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, has seen a 9.5m tall by 11m long rubber duck statue floated on the city’s waterways, for no particular reason.
The duck has previously menaced other cities, but this is its first appearance in Japan.
One of the many reasons I wish i lived in JAPAN
quack
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A 10m tall rubber duck has been sighted on the waterways of Osaka.The prosaically named Suito Osaka Rubber Duck Project, designed by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman, has seen a 9.5m tall by 11m long rubber duck statue floated on the city’s waterways, for no particular reason.
The duck has previously menaced other cities, but this is its first appearance in Japan.
One of the many reasons I wish i lived in JAPAN
"Put Ur Rocs" in the air!!
"No gimmicks. MORE Roc-A-Fella. More Creative. MORE Party."
I was sooo bummed to miss the last MORE event, so you can mark my words when I say that I'll be at this one! lol. You should too. Everyone I've asked about a MORE party has nothing but great things to say! Now, If that's not good enough for you, then I ask you to take in the name of the event... MORE Roc-A-Fella... Jay Z, Kanye West, Cam'ron, Peedi Crack, Juelz Santana, Memphis Bleek and MORE! DJ's Agile and The Boogeyman will paying homeage to the Roc-A-Fella family this September 19th at Woo Lounge!
I was sooo bummed to miss the last MORE event, so you can mark my words when I say that I'll be at this one! lol. You should too. Everyone I've asked about a MORE party has nothing but great things to say! Now, If that's not good enough for you, then I ask you to take in the name of the event... MORE Roc-A-Fella... Jay Z, Kanye West, Cam'ron, Peedi Crack, Juelz Santana, Memphis Bleek and MORE! DJ's Agile and The Boogeyman will paying homeage to the Roc-A-Fella family this September 19th at Woo Lounge!
No excuses. Come out and "Put Ur Rocs in the air!!"
Free for ladies before 11 on limited gueslist: contact moreparty@gmail.com
*don't forget about HeyDoYou Housecalls: bbq, bevvies, and bffs!! See you Saturday!!
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