Now that's more like it!

For me I wait for awards shows just to see certain stars gowns. I'm always expecting certain people to bring it...and Halle Berry is one of those people on my list. Well, at the start of the year at the Golden Globe Awards (January 16) I must say I was a little disappointed in her appearance. She wore a black Nina Ricci dress...it was kinda like a mini dress but it had a sheer train that I definitely wasn't a fan of...

Well Halle definitely made a come back last week at the 2011 Academy Awards (February 27). Halle looked FABULOUS in a nude crystal encrusted Marchesa gown! She was definitely a SHOW STOPPER! Oh and the hair was FAB too!

 

No BS...This is BS....

What was Chris Brown thinking about when he decided going blonde was his next best move??? Idk about you all but I'm so not feeling the new look. He looks like Amber Rose to me :-(. I'm hoping this isn't a permanent move and just something to gain attention for his March 22 CD release because it definitely isn't a good look.

WAS IT REALLY THAT BAD????

DID CHRISTINA AGUILERA REALLY BOMB THE WAY A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE SAYING?!?!?!?! WELL I GUESS YOU ALL CAN WATCH THE CLIP AND BE THE JUDGE! EVEN IF SHE DID HER SHOES WERE STILL HOT SO SHE GETS SOME POINTS FOR THAT LOL!

CHECK OUT THOSE RED BOTTOMS...

AT SUPER BOWL XLV CHRISTINA AGUILERA SANG THE NATIONAL ANTHEM. OF COURSE I HAD TO CHECK OUT HER OUTFIT (DOLCE & GABBANA SKIRT SUIT WHICH I REALLY WASN'T FEELING) AND SHOES! SHE ROCKED A FLYYYY PAIR OF CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN'S FROM THE FALL/WINTER 2009 COLLECTION...THE CALYPSO PUMPS...RED AND BLACK WITH A CRYSTAL ENCRUSTED TOE CAP!!! CHECK THEM OUT! HOT!!!!

HIGHER LEARNING!

I strongly support furthering your education. In today's world you can't do anything with a high school diploma. For the average person you really have no choice but to go after a college education. Of course it's not the easiest thing to do but it's what our youth need to do...GET EDUCATED! With that being said, you all know how close HBCU's are to my heart and it's about that time for the yearly black college tours. I'm such a believer that every African American should have that HBCU experience, even if it's not for the entire undergrad...or even if it's it for grad school. From the professors, the culture, activities, life long friends you meet, networking, etc...it's a once in a lifetime experience! There are three black college tours that will be leaving from the metro Detroit area this year...how exciting! If you know any high school juniors (or even seniors...although it may be pushing it for Fall 2011 semester) that have an interest in attending an HBCU pass this info along!!!

YMCA HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE TOUR

~ APRIL 24 TO APRIL 29, 2011

~ COST: $600.00 (includes 6 night hotel accommodations, charter bus, t-shirts, and two social outings)

~ COLLEGES: FLORIDA A&M, ALABAMA A&M, SPELMAN, CLARK-ATLANTA, 

TENNESSEE STATE, FISK, TUSKEGEE, MOREHOUSE, AND KENTUCKY STATE

~ CONTACT THE YMCA (METRO YOUTH COLLABORATIVE) @ 313-309-1552

7375 WOODWARD SUITE 2600, DETROIT, MI 48202

HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MINISTRIES BLACK COLLEGE TOUR 2011

~APRIL 17 TO APRIL 23, 2011 

~ COST: $650.00 (includes transportation, lodging, banquet, t-shirt, and tote)

~COLLEGES: TENNESSEE STATE, FISK, MOREHOUSE, CLARK-ATLANTA, SPELMAN, FLORIDA A&M, ALABAMA A&M, ALABAMA STATE

MORE INFO: www.hopeumc.org/min_black_college_tour.htm

NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH YOUTH MINISTRY 2011 BLACK COLLEGE TOUR

~ APRIL 17 TO APRIL 23, 2011 

~ COST: $585.00 (includes transportation, hotel accommodations, black college tour t-shirt and bag)

~COLLEGES: HOWARD, HAMPTON, JOHNSON C SMITH, LIVINGSTONE COLLEGE, CLARK-ATLANTA, MOREHOUSE, SPELMAN, ALBANY STATE, TENNESSEE STATE, FLORIDA A&M, ALABAMA STATE, AND TUSKEGEE.

MORE INFO: http://newhope-mbc.org/hbcutour/

WAS IT WORTH IT?????

So after all the buzz surrounding O.P.I. Axxium gel nails and CND Shellac nails Crystal and I decided to see what all the hype was about......Well if you've been stuck under a rock and haven't heard about this new trend let me feel you in. Well, the number one good thing about the soft gel nail lacquer is its 14 day wear guarantee. IDK about you all but that right there had me sold b/c you know without acrylic a manicure typically last about 3days max before it starts chipping. Second thing that had me sold was the zero dry time! Last plus, is it doesn't damage your nails like the hard gel and acrylic. So, with all those positives we had to try it.

After the experience here are the results......

Was it quicker and less harsh on the nails....YES

Dry time...NONE

Was it worth the $30...NO

Is it something you should invest in for home use...YES! It's so simple to do on your own at home and by the time you go five times you will have spent enough money to purchase the UV lamp and the Axxium or Shellac nail kit. For a total around $150 I think it's definitely a great investment but...NO I wouldn't recommend going to the shop to have the procedure done...NOT WORTH IT!

CHECK THIS GRANDMA OUT...

ATLANTA, ATLANTA, ATLANTA, OH HOW I LOVE THEE! YOU NEVER LET ME DOWN LOL...NO SERIOUSLY LET'S TALK ABOUT ATLANTA GRANDMOTHER JAZZ ISON SINKFIELD. THIS LADY HAS BEEN MAKING HEADLINES FOR HER 24 INCH NAILS (YIKES)...SHE HOPES HER LONG NAILS WILL GAIN HER A CHANCE TO MEET OPRAH AND OTHER CELEBRITIES (HMMMMM) SHE REALLY WANTS OPRAH TO HEAR HER STORY BECAUSE SHE FEELS HER NAILS ARE A GIFT AND NOT EVERY WOMAN CAN DO WHAT SHE'S ACCOMPLISHED OVER THE PAST 22 YEARS. SHE ALSO THINKS THAT MOST WOMEN DESIRE NAILS LIKE HERS. SHE SAID, "BECAUSE IT'S A FASHION STATEMENT NOW." HMMM.... (TO BE HONEST I DON'T THINK ANYONE ELSE WOULD WANT NAILS 24 INCHES LONG...BUT I GUESS I COULD BE WRONG LOL) SHE SAID IN HER INTERVIEW THAT HER NAILS DON'T STOP HER FROM DOING ANYTHING EXCEPT TYING HER SHOES....IDK ABOUT U BUT I'M NOT BELIEVING THAT FOR A SECOND!  IF THIS ISN'T RIDICULOUS ENOUGH FOR YOU ALREADY I BET THIS WILL BLOW YOUR MIND...HOW ABOUT SHE PAYS $250 A MONTH TO MAINTAIN HER NAILS o_O....WHAT THE HECK??? THIS IS PROBABLY THE WEIRDEST THING I'VE HEARD ALL YEAR. BUT I GUESS WE ALL HAVE OUR OWN UNIQUENESS AND DREAMS...GOOD LUCK IN YOUR QUEST JAZZ LOL!