Pearls & Perspectives from One Black Chicago Woman
Dumb, Stupid Girls and Forever Don't Last are the latest singles Jazmine Sullivan has shaken my core with this summer. She's back and I couldn't be happier! For the last three years I've had In Love with Another Man and Need U Bad on repeat. I screamed at my computer screen in early April when… Continue reading Jazmine Sullivan! Forever Don’t Last
This past weekend many friends from high school and college got married. Love is definitely in the air. No matter if you are single, married, divorced, or you just started dating again love is all around you. It may not be the love you wanted but appreciate the love you have. Love is the best… Continue reading Monday Music: Watch “Monica – Love All Over Me”
Just six hours ago Kelly Rowland released her Dirty Laundry video. Dirty Laundry refers to her past abusive relationship that she was able to escape from. Domestic violence and any form of abuse is a difficult battle to admit to. I honor Kelly for admitting that she was abused. I know this song has the… Continue reading New Music: Kelly Rowland|Dirty Laundry Official Video
Good morning loves! I'm starting this week off with a positive mindset. I want to win, prosper, and fly. This song is very dear to me. "Fly" was my alarm clock my senior year of college. I had to wake up everyday to this song, because it kept me motivated to be myself and strive… Continue reading Monday Music: “Nicki Minaj – Fly ft. Rihanna”
I know many are discouraged and enraged by the Trayvon Martin trial, but I want everyone to be encouraged this morning. There is a God in you who can do exceedingly and abundantly all you can ask or think. Use your energy for good, because you can't fight fire with fire. It takes water to… Continue reading Monday Music: Mary Mary “God In Me”
I love love love Janelle Monae and Erykah Badu's collaboration. They had the best performance at the BET Awards this past Sunday. Janelle's pomp was sleek, sophisticated, and fun. I'm pretty sure it was straightened and then pinned up. I love how her hair has a bright shine. Her hair looks polished and healthy. I… Continue reading Tuesday Tresses: Natural Hair Glam *BET Red Carpet Edition*
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzbKwcC-Xmo&feature=youtube_gdata_player I was looking forward to starting this week. I was getting ready for a phone interview this Wednesday. I have been studying and going over my resume. The job description was perfect and it was everything I wanted to do. I wanted to rock my interview. Today I received an email thanking me for… Continue reading Music Monday: “VaShawn Mitchell – Turning Around for Me (Live)”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-BW2gKnVz8&feature=youtube_gdata_player I just got back from New York yesterday. It feels good to be home, but New York is on my mind. This trip changed my life and opened my eyes. I learned and network a lot at Full Figure Fashion Week and Blogging While Brown. I will do a recap of events this week. … Continue reading Music Monday: “Miguel – Do You…” on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UjsXo9l6I8&feature=youtube_gdata_player Tomorrow I will fly to New York City for Full Figure Fashion Week and Blogging While Brown Conference. I'm so happy and excited! It will be my first time in NYC. I've always wanted to go to both of these events. I'm so grateful for this opportunity. I really feel like my whole life… Continue reading Monday Music: “Empire State of Mind” JAY Z | Alicia Keys
Ms. Camille Jadé 