I totally feel like I am on holiday….or something…now that I think about it! I have seriously moving in S-L-O-W motion with everything. To make matters worse I have been feeling like that for the past two weeks, hopefully my sluggishness will kill itself by this weekend. And while we indulge in the heat wave that has set itself down on the city, I’m prepping to get inked up for the 100th time around, I have somewhat an idea as to what I am going for. Yeah, I know….I’m such a bad girl…right? MMM HMM…and with that said…your girl is taking over a new leaf this weekend…by really tapping into the realm of straightforwardness….to the highest degree possible! Lately, I’ve been noticing a lot of foolish online behavior that really deserves no attention….but I am starting to wonder if people have mistaken my sweet smile & soft spoken tone for someone that is totally passive & oblivious to the nonsense…..please think again!  Yes….so while the online underground cliques keep growing…I’m proud to say that I am a loner & rebel with a cause - to bring fourth the realness without the spoon-fed /sideline frills. So check the stats on today’s ensemble:

Dress: Purchased @ Small Boutique In Soho.
Flip-Flops: Marc Jacobs
Handbag: Prada
Sunglasses: You already know….my $5 stunners!
Currently Listening To: N*E*R*D - Spazz
Mood: Alright…considering my fresh pedicure is bothering the living crap out of me, already!

Say it ain’t so….
It looks as though Pharrell Williams is about to clean up his appearance by removing his extensive tattoo collection. Pharrell revealed that to Vogue.UK that he is trying a new revolutionary tattoo removal procedure which involves applying new skin over old tattoos.

“It’s basically like getting a skin graft, but you’re not taking skin from your ass or your legs. These guys actually grow the skin for you,” he explains. “First you have to give them a sample of your skin, which they then replicate. Once that’s been done, they sew it on - and it’s seamless.” - Pharrell Williams/ Vogue.co.uk

The cost of the procedure is reported to be in the upwards of hundreds of thousands, which obviously isn’t quite too worried about as he states to Vogue….and I quote “As for the cost… That’s irrelevant”. Reports from Contact Music states that Pharrell is already thinking about getting new tattoo’s stating “When it has healed you can go get whatever tattoo you want.” …WTF? Do you think that Pharrell should even go through with this procedure? Why go through the whole tattoo removal process - if you already have new body work on the brain?

It looks like another case of sheer boredom if you ask me!

Now this is a serious matter that truly took some time to even write about! I think that I had almost two months of nerve racking thoughts of “what if this happen” or “what if that had happen” in regards to a $10 purchase that I had made at a 14th Street Urban Outfitters last November. For those who have seen me trekking around 14th street, you guys already know that I have an obsession with the retail giant, thanks in part to their over-priced & yet very commercial street savvy apparel. But I often find myself lurking around in the junk piles - which they call clearance…simply because I refuse to flip a dollar for some of the inventory they have on hand! So there it was….a little red T-shirt with a crazy hand sign emblazoned on the front. Now I had no common knowledge of what it had meant, but I am a serious collector of T-shirts….and well for $10 I felt that I couldn’t go wrong…right? WRONG! So after pacing around the second floor clearance aisle for a good 15 minutes, I didn’t know if I wanted to put back the T-shirt or purchase it……and seeing as though I can’t let a good bargain pass me by - I took it upon myself to purchase this “Little Red T-shirt”….hoping to pair it up with something good in my closet!

Like everything else…this “Little Red T-shirt” found itself in my T-shirt collection hidden in my closet. It wasn’t until a recent visit for my sister - that my whole mind set changed in regards to this past Urban Outfitters purchase. My younger sibling had informed me that this “Little Red Shirt” that I had recently purchased [last November] featured the infamous Blood Gang insignia….which obviously left me baffled! Now I have worn this shirt of many of occasions…and around parts of NYC which are known for violence. What makes matters worse…is that I had NO common knowledge that I was sporting a very dangerous article of clothing - that may have caused some serious drama or better yet have taken my life! Now some would say that I should have known better….but let’s be real - I am NO GANGSTER….I am an CONSUMER! Who found a red T-shirt for sale! We are all quite aware that Urban Outfitters as well as many retail giants find themselves marketing towards the subculture….but do you think that the blame should fully go to Urban Outfitters or perhaps the designer Kereru Richter? I totally doubt that Urban Outfitters promotes gang activity…and wouldn’t want their reputable name mingled around in the notion. So why is it that Urban Outfitters let such a T-shirt go on sale?

I can’t front and say that I am cool with the fact that I have purchased something that could have done me a lot of harm, but I also thought about who else purchased a shirt like mine…..and what happen when they walked around town sporting a shirt such as this! Sorry folks…but this matter is definitely a serious one….so what would you do if you were in my shoes?

And let the games begin….
Now we already know that Forever21 is synonymous with knocking off the competition…with it’s “too - close - to - runway” remakes for the budget savvy diva on a mission! So what happens when runway-styled shoes hit the shelves of your local shoe stores? Do you purchase them for a fraction of the price…or do you stand watch of how lame the inspired versions truly are? Now don’t get me wrong…I love a budget…but one thing that I completely hate are “knock offs”. Bakers is known for their run-way inspired shoes….but what happens when a shoe is a little too close to the real thing? Bakers has created the Brenda sandal which costs only $79.95 - a ‘mock-up’ of Balenciaga’s ‘07 Closed Front Caged Sandal - which Beyoncé Knowles rocked last year at the American Music Awards. Not only were these shoes laughed at by many…..but everyone held still & GAGGED only to backtrack - when Beyoncé killed it on the AMA’s last year when seen rocking these sandals! Hmmm….isn’t it funny how some celebrities can make somethings look very inviting? To add more insult to my ‘runway obsessed’ injury….Bakers has also created the Fusion open toe boot for $129.95 - which truly reminiscent of Balenciaga’s ‘07 Fall/Winter Open Toe Lace Up Boot which costs a staggering $4,175! I know…many of us can not afford to slam down $4K on a pair of pumps or boots….but when will the ‘copy cat” madness end?

Today ‘your girl’ was a bit off track….I guess that you can say that I have been having more on the brain than usual! Thanks in part to the sheer ignorance that has taken it’s temporary tole….but I am back….and shook off the negative vibes! So lately, people have been speaking their minds in regards to short buzz cuts….and I have noticed that it has been only coming from the women! So I woke up today…just to read a comment left in regards to my ‘Bald Is Sexy‘ post….and I must say that there is NOTHING manly about me! Only someone with a lack of common sense would say anything of that nature…then again…there are some who obviously need glasses! But that is neither here no there! Either way…I am a woman who has worn many different hair styles! I choose to keep my hair short - it so happens to be my method of choice! Not only is the experience liberating…but it channel’s my inner confidence - where I have realized not too many women can walk around town with a head like mine! And as a woman who is proud of who she is…and does not feel the need to hide behind pounds of heavy make-up and weaves….I don’t knock anyone who chooses to partake in that realm of things! To each his or her own….so let’s be clear folks, we are ALL unique in our own way! And how dare anyone bestow delinquent opinions upon others…..without thinking twice! Other then that - today was a great day….I felt the need to break out my finest Tiffany’s jewelry..slip on some comfy clothes…followed by a nice Venti cup of Iced Caramel Macchiatto - with a side order Ugly Betty courtesy of Netflix. So here is the stats on today’s ensemble:

Top/Dress: American Apparel
Jeans: Seven For All Mankind
Jewelry: All By Tiffany & Co.
Loafers: Louis Vuitton
Listening To Right Now: Heaven Sent By Keyshia Cole
Mood: Rejuvenated

Good Morning….
Damn, it’s Monday - and I am so peeved I can not even think straight! It all began yesterday afternoon when my beloved baby blue porcelain tub decided to back itself up! So naturally, I didn’t think much of it - thanks to household products that are lined up along store shelf fronts we are able to take on those pesky tasks that temporarily hinder us. At least that is what I thought…..now this post is a bit off topic - and thanks to my bathroom issues I didn’t do any posts yesterday. Yes, It was really that bad!

So yesterday’s tasks consisted of running around my neighborhood in pursuit to solve my clogged drain issues! First stop - my local drug store…..where the store shelves always manage to annoy me. Either there is not enough inventory on the shelves…or some of their prices are way off. Either way, it is all about the convenience of it all…..so the first purchase had to be the WORSE! I say this to the highest degree of sincerity……DON’T BUY CLR Products!!!I decided to take an environmentally safe approach to clearing out my clogged drain [at least for the moment]. For almost $11 dollars, I found myself using a 4.5 oz size aerosol can of CLR Power Plumber. Not only did it fail the task of clearing out my clogged tub, but it made matter worse by dredging up dirty and gunk - which led to me bailing out tons of water by hand, along side plunging the life out of my tube. So I ran back to my local drug store, to return my used can of CLR Power Plumber in return for a bottle of Liquid Plumr [foaming pipe snake] - which ended up also FAILING the test.

So my last resort was to run to my nearest Home Depot store. Where I walked around in a maze of mass confusion. Only to ask an employee where to find products for clogged drains….and then I stumbled upon a $7 bottle of Hair & Grease. Now this drain opener is so dangerous…it was contained in a separate plastic bag. When coming home - I ran to my bathroom praying that this would finally work…..AND IT DID!!! After an hour my drain finally did the damn thing!

So Check The Program….
Last week I was trekking down Broadway with my sister just taking and roaming around town until I ran into my local Foot Locker store. Only to take full view of the front window - which featured a collection Fila sneakers. I stood in front the shiny glass window - baffled by the new Helmsman sneaker. Now everyone feels the need to be “inspired” or what have you….but there does come a time when “bootlegging” becomes a major problem. With the economy at an all time low…..and couturiers increasing their price points, fashion junkies are stuck between a rock and a hard place. Anyone who loves Prada knows that the America’s Cup Trainer has been a constant favorite on the streets, so to see Fila’s newest collection of Helmsman sneakers is some what a slap in the face. Has Fila come down to this? Wasn’t it once a respectable sneaker brand? Unlike the Prada America’s Cup $350 price tag - you can cop the “poor mans” version anywhere between $80-$90.


Do you think that Prada should take action of Fila? Ladies & Gents….it’s time to sound off!

Call: (212) 308-2332 For Availability / Or Visit: Neiman Marcus.comWhile most women in the city over stock their medicine cabinets with The Body Shop fragrances, Prada felt the need to add a bit of snobbery into the mix! Featuring a keepsake removable crocodile leather base - infused with a deep burgundy purple hue& a astonishing $550 price tag…..we are curious as to know if this perfume will make us smell like a million bucks….or a crock of -ish! Let’s just keep it “gully” and say that for $550 bucks…we are better off purchasing a Prada handbag…or even a pair of shoes perhaps. Either way…..this definitely a un-splurge worthy purchase!

Only 100 pieces of this exclusive limited - edition Prada Parfum Deluxe Atomizer will be available to Neiman Marcus & Prada boutiques this fall!

Let me begin by telling you that I am NOT a fan of the Nike Super Blazer Hi Premium. Something about the shoe bellows out a Ronald McDonald note in my head. Maybe it’s the silhouette….or maybe…just maybe the sneaker itself is flat out - DRAB!!! Not that we haven’t seen paint splattered across almost everything known to man. I just think that this look has been over used. So what if it has multi-colored splatter all over - it still looks like a complete mess!!! Not to mention the white sole is definitely a major “eye sore” . Either way….January is almost wrapped up….so hopefully we won’t have to gawk and gander at hideous pieces like this next month.NikeSuper Blazer Hi Premium via: LTD Online / Call: (212) 891-6453 For Availability

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It has been said that having a rabbit’s foot will give you good luck…. Shoot….my mother used to own a ton of them…and I thought that it was one of the most disgusting things to have attached to a set of keys. So what happens when Jimmy Choo puts the luck of a rabbits foot in motion? You get these…..meet the Jimmy Choo rabbit boot! Created for the woman with caviar taste…and money - she too can look like a 5th avenue Eskimo…go figure!

Jimmy Choo Rabbit Boot, [Price Upon Request] / Call:(212) 319-1111 For Availability