Winter Is Fast Approaching...Palladium FEVER!

And honestly to say the least, I can't wait. This summer as a whole disappointed me except for a few things so I think the rest of the MOB & I are ready to go back to school and also ready to see the fall/winter fashions. On some real shit, I just can't wait to wear BOOTS! Not Uggs, but BOOTS - REAL BOOTS.
So that's where Palladium comes into play. We've always known about Palladium (I actually had some black & red gladiators by them that I didn't wear at all this summer, SMH) but we had never actually paid the line much attention...

UNTIL we saw these...



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Makes you want winter to come faster right? I know. :)
Get Palladium's HERE!: Palladium Boots.

Why are they doing this?

This summer three album have drop or will drop. As a result, ALL of them had leaked songs and if not only a song the whole album. Such as Loso's Way- July 28th had leaked a few songs in which he was furious, Ready Trey Songz August 31st in which his entire album leaked and Blueprint 3 Jay-Z in which four songs leaked. " Why are they doing this? " but can you blame the listeners, we anticipate the album so we listen to the songs simple!
But while I was surfing the net, I came across this picture..
"Should we be worried yet? We can't help but notice that each new track leaked from Jay-Z's upcoming Blueprint 3 (due on September 11) has been worse than the one that preceded it (see above). First Hov gave us the awesome "D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)," followed by the nearly as excellent "Run This Town." But this week we got a trio of half-baked Timbaland-produced jams, leaked in ascending order of stinkiness — the so-so "Off That," the totally grating "Reminder," and the snoozy, hookless "Venus vs. Mars,"
via www.nymag.com
Personally I like all his leaked songs " Off That " was great the lyrics are great such as,
" Got a black president, got green presidents ,Blue prints in my white iPod ,Black diamonds in my,Jesus piece, my God ,We ain't tripping off that ,This is a Benetton ad, nigga betta fault that "
Ok. High "yellow" Brod, "black" pres, "white" ipod and "Blue"print = He's trynna say every race is Untied as one like Benetton -- via @Mark_MyWord . I also like Haters - ft Kanye West
Sorry to promote this "leak" but heres a link the listeners can hear these songs

P.S. just got the heads up ALL the songs leaked =[ oh well still buy the album Sept. 11th people!

Cuddle With Color...WTF?

With Labor Day just a week away, the unofficial end of summer is almost here (yay!!). And, to get our nails ready for cooler days, nail giant Essie has launched their new Autumn colors under the slogan Cuddle With Color.

Cuddle With Color?

Really?

Who comes up with these names? Wow. Cuddle With Color doesn't make me excited about the line, but here are the shades:
  • Chinchilly: A nice mushroomy shade.
  • Angora Cardi: A pretty plum. (The name makes me think of Ed Wood and his angora fetish.)
  • Mink Muffs: Dark brown. (Ok, this sounds like a really bad Burlesque name to me. Mink Miffs? Come on!)
  • Midnight Cami: A lovely dark blue.
  • Bright Tights: A bright orange shade. (Orange nails? Not for my skin tone, but whatever!)
  • Pink Parka: A super hot pink. (Pretty, but summer-y.)
I like most of these shade (despite their names), except the orange and pink since I can't pull them off. I'm dying to paint my nails dark but I'm forcing myself to wait until it gets cooler. And the waiting is killing me! What do you think of Essie's line?

I Just Want to be SUCCESSFUL..


Well this morning I woke up at 6am, I was trying to go back to sleep when I heard Successful but the radio wasn't on. I then realize it was the video on tv =] ( right away I knew I had to blog) I like this song no matter how much play it gets on the radio. It gives the listeners ,especially the young one a positive thought. Sadly, Lil'Wayne isn't feature in this version yet Trey Songz has an extended verse. I thought this was a good day to drop this video because Ready - Trey Songz album hits the stores today. Drake looked like his was giving his all in the video and really trying to send out the message.This go around the video will take it's direction by Jake Davis who had to say this:

Back in NY for a couple days from a week of prepping and directing in Toronto with October’s Very Own. Drake, Oliver and 40 are the truth. We just shot something epic! So ruff, so tuff. I’ll be back in Toronto at the end of the week for a few weeks to edit, vibe with them, and make sure this is the video. Drake and Trey Songz were amazing. Nothing like hearing “Successful” blast through the city streets at 3am on a process trailer while fans run and scream in tow.



Vintage Wedding Dresses

Vintage Wedding Dresses
Vintage Wedding Dresses
Vintage Wedding Dresses
I was chatting with Ann last week and she was telling me about her idea of buying a vintage wedding dress for her up and coming wedding. Now I must say that I am completely jealous of his girl because she has the waistline of the model and is as thin as they come, she’s the sort of girl that looks amazing no matter what she is wearing. It’s funny I really thought that she was more of a late this designer gown type of person but I’ll be honest she does have a load of taste and if she’s going to be a bride she’s going to decide on what she wants for first style that was sued for a perfect.
Vintage Wedding Dresses
Vintage Wedding Dresses
As we got chatting she asked me if I would go along to a few stores with her so she could actually then get a second opinion from somebody who has been in too wedding dresses for years. At one stage I did own my own company that made all different types of dresses I still make them every now and again but not as much as I used to because I now have other interests. But, I guess I still have a keen eye for style is of wedding gowns and I can tell if somebody is suited to a long dress with sleeves one that may have a nice neckline or sometimes that may be off the shoulder and strapless.

I was meeting Ann on a Wednesday afternoon and she had already made a number of appointments with various bridal stores. The first or we went into had any beautiful Victorian dress that had some really unique features. To be honest it’s something I hadn’t seen before and because Ann has a beautiful tan the white dress simply looked stunning.

New simple layout...but I'm still looking!

Don't get scared, you have not reached a wrong web page. I've just changed the layout because yes, I feel it's time.  Funny thing is that after looking to hundreds of layouts, I have ended up with one of those provided by blogger.  Why? This one was very simple and I like that. That's it.  I'm still adjusting to the white background, I hope it is not a big issue for you guys. I will be changing some colors for sure.  ETA:  already working on it.  You can see I'm using more or less the previous color scheme.  I like that I have more space.

I'm still looking for another one though.  I would like a simple layout but maybe one with more specific dividers. Any suggestions/recs?


¡Vivan, amen y rían!

Swatches: my Paint Pots collection

Ooohhh, I love MAC Paint Pots so much. I use them as base for my eyeshadows or alone when I'm in a rush. I even use them as eyeliner. I love love love how they last on my eyelids for hours without creasing.

Yep, the paint pot is a great product and one pot can last for a long time. I made this swatches the other day, I was going to do only swatches of the Constructivist PP for a friend in the Temptalia forum, but I thought "well, I might as well take pics of all the others..." lol
=)
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I really love Constructivist PP:


¡Vivan, amen y rían!

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How to Get the Longest, Thickest Lashes Ever

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How to Get the Longest, Thickest Lashes Ever

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Did you work your Blood Sweat & Tears out

" We don't like to commit ourselves to heaven or hell because we have friends in both place "

Blood Sweat and Tears is a clothing line that launched in 2003 by two brothers in Los Angeles. The symbol on their clothing is a dove that's represents the quote above. Through hard work and dedication these brothers made wearable clothing for men and women(coming soon). They create their own designs by hand, create their own patterns, and invent their original blends of fabric.You can purchase these items on the website shop.bloodsweatandtearsintl.com Vinnies, LA boutique shops. Personally I love these lines on our men. Its fashionable and wearable, perfect for a party, get together or just a regular day.



You may have seen this clothing line worn by Fabolous.

But not only stars can wear this...MOB's friends can too =]
@BedstuyFlyyy

@Flyestoncampus
@melondeck
@ONLYONENERO
@MrOhSoSmooth and @stillsean

My first poll...

For quite some time I've been wanting to add a poll on my blog, just to get to know my readers better, I guess. I just saw Blogger has a gadget about it (I think they have had it for quite some time but I just didn't pay enough attention...lol).

The poll is located on top of the "About me" section. I just posted my first question, so come on, go there and vote! It's just for fun =)



¡Vivan, amen y rían!

Beauty Product of the Week: Vitalizing Gel Body Oil


What is it? Vaseline's Intensive Care Vitalizing Gel Body Oil with Brazilian Nut and Almond Oils promises "amazing" skin. "When skin is healthy and hydrated, light reflects off the rich color below the surface, giving it an amazing natural glow. But daily showers strip natural, protecting oils from skin allowing essential moisture to evaporate.

Cocoa Butter Vitalizing Gel Body Oil, used after bathing, replenishes skin and locks in moisture for naturally radiant skin. Contains Brazilian Nut Oil - rich in essential nutrients known to boost skin's moisture barrier, and Almond Oil - naturally high in minerals and known antioxidants." Available at drugstores and big box stores for about $7.50 or less, depending on the size you get.

What did you think? Walking through Target, this product caught my eye. I'm not really sure why...but I had to try it out. I don't have super dry skin, nor am I am consistent user of body lotions. I was oddly intrigued by this product and was anxious to give it a try.

I've been using the gel body oil for about a week. In that short period of time, I've already noticed a difference. My skin feels very soft, nicely moisturized, and all around nourished. I don't think I'm radiant...not yet, at least!...but this does improve my skin's overall feel.

The scent is light and pleasant. It doesn't linger too long like some products can. The packaging is minimal, but that may have been what drew me to it in the first place. The only thing I've noticed is that I have to be careful to not over apply the gel/oil. A little really does go a long way, and if you don't allow enough time for this to absorb into your skin, it could get a bit messy.

The final verdict? I like this product. Sure it adds a step to my morning routine, but I've already noticed that my skin is benefiting from the gel/oil. As long as I don't over apply it, my skin feels perfectly moisturized. Vaseline's Gel Body Oil is like baby oil for grown ups...and that's not a bad thing!

End of Summer Giveaway!

A week or two ago, I told you about a best selling product from Too Faced that I'm in love with. It's the Too Faced Natural Eyes kit and it's amazing.

To celebrate the end of the summer, to ease the pain in starting a new school year, or just to say thank you to all my wonderful readers, I'm giving away a Natural Eyes kit to one lucky reader.

To enter: leave a comment here on this post. Tell me what you're looking forward to in the world of fall beauty/fashion. Be sure I have a way to contact you. I'll announce my winner on Labor Day, September 7th. (Sorry: This offer is only for US residents!).

Good luck!

The OFFICIAL Girls.

Our view from the TIP TOP ! ;-)


So much to say about this day I don't know where I should start. Hmmm. Well last week my Most Officials & myself saw a post on http://www.themobliving.com/ in search for a MOST OFFICIAL BITCHES STREET TEAM. If you know us then you know we go hard for MOB, so once we saw that we took that as our cue to get in ASAP. We wasted no time to send emails and go hard for that position. There was so much anticipation we didn't know what to expect. . Of course we all wanted the positions for not only ourself but the 4 of us as a whole. We did our individual emailing just saying why we figure we would fit the slot perfectly, YADDA YADDA YADDA !
We then recieved the BEST response from the lovely Tabatha, where & when we should meet & if we were late then dont bother coming.

The day finally came, TODAY. . We met the Bitch behind it all - LEAH, and the wonderful Most Official Team. Happy? Not the word. . We didn't know what to expect, whether we should be afraid. .or just suck it up! Lol, one thing we did do was be ourselves & they loved that to the fullest ! As soon as we met it's like we clicked & it was smooth sailing from there on...

After that we took our estactic bodies to SoHo where we saw the new & improved Nina Sky !

and the old & rusty Cam'ron =/ . . only thing FRESH about him is that "WELL-BEHAVED BITCHES SELDOM MAKE HISTORY" sticker in his hand. LOL.

Long story short today your girls became the MOST OFFICIAL BITCHES STREET TEAM ! And I cant explain how much we appreciated this ! We ♥ Leah & the MOB family.

x and o's ..

Another first: Stila products--Photos, swatches and reviews

A couple of weeks ago I received my Stila products from HauteLook.com. I ordered the Barbie Love Stila E/S Trio and one of the 24 kt lip glosses. These also arrived later than expected, but HauteLook had already wrote to me about a delay with Stila. Because of this issue, I got free shipping. I ended up spending USD $25 instead of $50. That was a price a was willing to pay to satisfy my curiosity for Stila products.


I also received a generous sample of Lancome's Génefique serum (0.5 oz). I say generous because 1 oz of this product retails for USD $78. Generous indeed. I'm still trying it. Feels good, like water. Too soon to talk about results.



First, let me talk about the 24 kt gloss (&I. I bought the Vintage Merlot shade based only on pics I've seen on the web. It is described as a deep burgundy shimmer and for that, I already knew it wasn't going to be as dark as it seem on the little plastic container. I think this specific gloss is a LE item, as I don't see it on the Stila website.

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This glosses are "infused" with real 24kt gold ($22), hence its name. I'm not clear about what good things that may provide, other than it really looks pretty and very glittery. Also, the glosses have Vitamins A & E. Vintage Merlot is absolutely fabulous. Goes great with my skintone, I think. I like this gloss, not to sticky at all, but goes away pretty easily.



Fluorescent Lighting (top); Natural Lighting (bottom)

There are two things I don't like about this gloss: I like the glittery look but not the glittery feeling and the packaging. When you take off the gloss from your lips, there is glitter everywhere. I had to use my Neutrogena Oil Free Eye Makeup Remover to take it all out. About the packaging, well, as other Stila lip glosses, you have to twist the tube so the product comes out the little brush applicator. That's okay, but I find that a great amount of the product is wasted if you are not careful. Maybe it's me, IDK...

After just one application...


Rating: 3.5/5 --> the product per se is quite good, but I don't like the packaging and the price is a bit excessive.

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Now, about the Barbie loves Stila Eye Shadow Trio & Lip Glaze (Reg. $28).



The Jewel lipgloss is absolutely beautiful and quite pigmented, for my surprise. It's wonderful when a gloss truly shows on my pigmented lips without the help of concealer, base or lip pencil. It is not sticky and lasts a bit more on my lips than the Vintage Merlot gloss. Again, I don't find the packaging to be very helpful in terms of not wasting product and I probably wouldn't buy it alone. The price would be too high.





Finally, the eyeshadows. Oh, the packaging is simple and cute. I remember how I loved those little barbie pink shoes! The eye shadows are very soft and pigmented and a bit bigger than the MAC ones. Bouquet is meant to be applied all over the eye area with Kitten on the lids and Black Cat lining the eyes and of course, you could do a super sexy smoky eyes look with it. I was very curious about Kitten and it is beautiful! This palette really is wonderful and I can wait to do a look using it.






Rating: 5/5--> This set is at a great price, get it if you can.


Later!



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