L.I.A.R Boutique pop up shop @ Pink Zebra

It's PINK FRIDAY!! I caught up with my L.I.A.R Boutique at The Pink Zebra'a pop up shop in ATL's Little 5 points! L.I.A.R ( Life  Is A Runway) Boutiqe offers exclusive pieces like the "high waist leopard tutu style skirt" an array of sundresses, accent pants and blazers! 

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RIP DR. MAYA ANGELOU

I grew up reading her poetry. This poem taught me self confidence. Her literature was inspirational to me. The true definition of a confident woman was Dr. Angelou to me. She was one of the greats. You will be missed! 

Jae Michelle

Mr & Mrs. West

Kim and Kanye tied the knot over the weekend in France. the images are rolling out this morning. Kim looked beautiful in her gown. She looks very classic. The dress ain't your normal corset style or strapless dress. She looks beautiful. Rumor has it Kanye put the whole wedding together and Kim was left out of a lot of planning. Kanye is very detailed and very eccentric. I wouldn't trust any other straight man with planning my wedding! Congrats to them both! 

O.P.I NEON Collection!

Talk about EXCITED!!! The O.P.I Neon collection is AVAILABLE now!! I will be buying all 6! I've been waiting all Winter for this collection to be released and now its finally here. O.P.I is not available at every local Beauty supply but it is available at any ULTA! To be sure to get the colors you want, without having to shop around, I always turn to amazon.com. Amazon.com is exactly where I'll be making this purchase. I want all 6 at once and head straight to the nail shop!  

Pharrell's New Smell

Pharrell Williams is getting into the fragrance business!! This scent is to be a Unisex fragrance. Even though its called "GIRL", guys, don't let that discourage you! The fragrance is n collaboration with fashion designer Comme Des Garcons! It will be released in London September 1st! I can't wait to smell it! Hopefully it will be available online to purchase in the U.S! 

Terrace Martin Ft. 9th Wonder - Angel

My good friend Terrace Martin re-released his album 3 Chord Fold, now available on itunes. Terrace is a song writer, producer and recording artist. He can sing, rap and play the shh** out his saxophone! This video is titled "ANGEL" featuring fellow Hip-Hop Producer 9th Wonder! Enjoy!

The New Era of Relationships!

                            

 I'm noticing that it's taking a lot more than providing the basics in a relationship in order to become a wife or a husband. Its just not enough anymore. Times are changing! You could date for 3 months and become a couple in no time. Then be married within a year or two.

As a Woman all you had to do was take care of you man, your kids and keep your household together. Made sure your man was taken care of in the bedroom and everything was pretty much fine.

As a Man all you had to do was have a good job with benefits, provide a roof over everyone's head, a car for us to get around in and a couple of dollars to give to the kids for the ice cream truck.

You still have to provide the basics but I think a lot of people these days are looking for more. More from their mate and more from their relationship. We can easily blame television and social media. But then again, is it really a bad thing to want more from your mate. A lot of people are going for the "Power Couple" move. You know, back in the day, women stayed out of men's business. The times have changed. Men want their women to build with them. Men want women to be a BOSS like them. If the woman is a "BOSS" all on her own, she wants her man to match that. With that comes a different type of Trust and loyalty. I mean, if you're man had a good job and brought home a check, it's still considered your livelihood. But becoming a "Power Couple" is trusting someone with your life on a whole other level!

I think with that being said the qualities people are looking for in a mate are more complex. I think for these new relationship goals men and woman are expecting different qualities like: Secure, Ambitious, Independent, Business minded, Solid and Loyal! I think men are looking for woman who are stronger mentally. A woman who will stand up for herself, respectfully speaks her mind and doesn't settle for the type of treatment others thinks she should have. I think men are looking for women who will set the standard for herself, her business and her relationship. I think women are looking for the same in men, including a man who is willing to include his woman and to think of her as a member of the team.