It may be cold outside but I feel all warm and fuzzy inside...

We're supposed to be snowed in for the next couple days here in St. Louis. So I've decided to take this opportunity to lounge around in my pj's all day and eat foods I probably shouldn't. Well, I eventually got bored after about 5 hrs of "Sex and The City" reruns and decided to post. I've been wearing my turban all the time as of late. I kind of wish the rest of the world was as enthusiastic about this trend as I am. I love it. Its my new hat for bad hair days :-)

Everything from Urban Outfitters

(except the sweats)

My inspiration...

This past Sunday I had the pleasure of going to see Lauryn Hill in concert. I've always considered the most talented artist of my time. She's a true lyricists and believes in having a relevant message behind her music. I've never felt so connected to an artist as I do Lauryn. She's so beautiful and her music seriously hits home especially on her "Lauryn Hill: Unplugged" album.


Although I'm not a critic (just a devoted fan) I can't say that her performance was what I expected. Her vocals were amazing but her delivery and stage presence lacked and it was very uncomfortable to watch. She seemed very disconnected and disheveled. But with that being said I STILL INSIST that Lauryn Hill is not a "has been". Her music is timeless and inspiring. From politics to lesson on love, Lauryn's music is still leaps and bounds ahead of the Beyonce's and Taylor Swifts of the world. And I know that @ this point I may be ranting, but this artist means so much to me and its because I feel like I've learned so much from her words of empowerment and strength. Her intelligence is as obvious as her beauty. I just wish she realized that her platform is so important and her message is needed. I can't say I want the "old Lauryn" back because change is inevitable. I only wish the "new Lauryn" was an improved version of the old one. Whew. I had to get that off my chest...

 

There's More To Life

This tee shirt is MY FAV! "There's More To Life" is such a simple powerful statement and it applies to everyone and everything. I felt kind of girly today and maybe there's a part of me wishing it was spring so I can wear more bright floral prints. I've been on a anti-pants trip lately. My pants have been taken hostage by skirts or shorts paired with tights and/or socks. Oh well.

Oh PS: I got a new tattoo!! I love these vintage glasses and they mean "To have a vision and see it through"

"There's More To Life" t-shirt- Urban Outfitters(Mens)

Belt- Ralph Lauren

Skirt- Thrifted

Socks- I don't know lol

Cowboy Boots- Urban Outfitters

My New Cool...

I've decided to do a reoccurring post about the new things I buy in my life that I consider cool. I'm going to call it "My New Cool"  (hence the post title lol). These are just  a couple things I've purchased lately that are great additions to my everyday life and somehow contribute some type of satisfactory until I get the urge to buy something new :-)

Sprint BlackBerry Flip

Girl Power Flower Flask

SEX, DRUGS, AND COCOA PUFFS by Chuck Klosterman

PS: Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs was such an amazing book. I finished in only 2 days. I know that's a long time but considering I work a million hrs a day and had to stay up all night, it's actually a pretty short time. Everyone should buy it. Or you can borrow mine as long as you return it. :-)

Things this book makes me think twice about:

EVERYTHING!!! From love and how we strive to have what we can never simply because a popular song says we can to The SIMS video game. Chuck Klosterman is HILARIOUS!!

For absolutely no reason...

One of my closests friends asked me out to dinner earlier this week and I just decided to kinda of dress up. No particular reason. I just wanted to. I think its secretly bc I wanted to wear my JC Lita's. They haven't been out of my closet for a little while now. I was in a great mood and, as always, I dressed how I felt.

Black and Gold Sweater- Thrifted

Hat- Stolen from my Dad :-)

Clock Necklace- Urban Outfitters

Single Band Rings- Forever 21

Cirlce Rings- Thrifted

Belt- Thrifted

Black Tights- Target

Shoes- Jeffery Campbell Lita's

Etienne Aigner Clutch- Thrifted

Dee & Ricki...

I absolutely LOVE these heart brooches designed by two young men from Staten Island. Dee & Ricki. It's very fun yet still fashionable. These Leggo accessories were actually featured in the March Jacobs 2008 collection. (Am I late? Oh well. lol) I  still ADORE them!! Its the perfect accent for your blue jean jacket. I'm going to order the small red heart and keep it forever.

Dee & Ricky

These are two of my favorites. They sell music notes in a variety of different   colors as well as a these same hearts. They also offer a cigarette and a blunt brooch as options.

Kanye sporting the large red heart

 To visit their website, click below.

DEE & RICKY