The Erra of Arre

Come if you're coming and leave the nametag...

2012-06-27T03:14:00.000-04:00

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Lianne La Havas: No Room For Doubt | A Take Away Show

2012-05-31T02:30:00.000-04:00

Beautiful girl. Great voice. Multi-talented.
Lianne La Havas truly does it for me.
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Quoted: Mario Puzo {Fools Die}

2012-05-30T20:44:00.001-04:00

But you're the toughest son of a bitch I've ever seen.

You never let anybody get near you.

You never let anybody know what you really think.

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Juke Box: Desire - Under Your Spell

2012-05-28T18:56:00.000-04:00

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Writings on the wall: Drink to the beat of your own drum

2012-05-28T13:04:00.002-04:00

I sat in a bar where the drinks were cheap and it's patrons, cheaper.

Dubstep in Virginia isn't like it is at home. The beats here aren't as high off coke as they are back in NY.

o_o or maybe it's the DJs who aren't as high, :-\ #unsolvedmysteries. It's disappointing.

Last night, I heard a faint cry of my name through the electric yell of Skrillex & Nero's "Promises".

Is it possible for music to pick up on your energy?

I felt as if it recognized my spirit.

As if it knew that I was the fist-pump hungry, Brooklyn girl who was dying to flail her arms.

It recognized me. Maybe even knew me and wanted to hug me ..but that never happened.

So I took a shot of Cuervo, downed a Long Island Iced Tea and ran into the ocean. Fully Clothed.

Looked at my cousin, & said convincly, "I'm Not Crazy".

then I drove home. wet. covered in sand.

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Writings on the wall: Moment of Clarity

2012-05-25T12:51:00.001-04:00

{plastic has covered this couch for over 20 years ..no lie}

My morning routine {outside of grooming} consists of prayer, finding an album to jam and TEA.

I'm usually a green tea gal but, sadly, I'm all out.

I thought I'd have to submit to Lipton {the, bleh, black kind} this AM

but to my surprise we had ginger Yogi Tea in the pantry ^.^ woop!

{I'll take anything over black tea. It's way too bitter. & I'm not a sugar person.}

The ginger's actually really good though, and spicy. & I love how each tea bag comes with a quote.

Today's bag said:

to learn, read. to know, write. to master, teach.

I'm still in Virginia, retreating in my grandparent's Earthy abode, currently listening to American Gangster.

I've been here for about two months now and surprisingly it doesn't feel like Forever.

I do miss my city though {like jones in my bones bad} but VA's been doing the damn thang as far as helping me to clear my mind. & I'm way more enthusiastic about creating, which is what I wanted most of all.

What's up for Memorial Weekend though??

Come out here! Lets hit the B E A C H! :)

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Editorials: {Spring} RUSSH Magazine

2012-05-07T13:57:00.000-04:00

They gon' LOVE me for my AMBITION.

Model: Josefien Rodermans

Photographer: Nick Dorey

Stylist: Gillian Wilkins

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Juke Box: ScHoolboy Q - Fantasy feat. Jhene Aiko

2012-05-04T14:55:00.000-04:00

Click to play.

-xx

&& I'm that bxtch so you better come get her!

Pieces & Things: Young, Vibrant & Wild

2012-05-04T14:25:00.002-04:00

...& let us, of course, not forget Free - in flow, as many of the best things are.

That's how I would describe two of my favorite pieces from Wildflower, the latest collection of Brooklyn based designer, Mali Ro.

I always express how much I loooove pieces that are very easy {as far as wear, and pair-ability} yet also stylish.

& I apologize if I sound like a broken record but when I find a designer who gets it, it's hard not to exclaim over and over again. There are a million, billion maxi skirts/dresses every where you go but clearly ONLY for girls who are 5'6 and under.

The Wildflower MÚS Maxi Skirt is a tall girl's dream but falls beautifully on petite sizes as well.

It's light. It's long. & available in an assortment of hues.

My fave, being the True Blue ..as seen below.

& then there's the Wildflower EMRO Crop, which is easily a Fashion First Aid MUST.

It's a great separate that can be paired with anything.

However, I think it looks exceptionally pretty and Grecian when combined with a like colored MÚS maxi.

but I'm pro monochrome!!

Wildflower is Mali Ro's third collection.

The skirts and tops are what's available now ..but I believe the fun has only just begun.

To shop Wildflower or other MÚS looks, simply click the pic below.

Also: Mali's currently looking for Design and Marketing/PR Interns. {see more HERE.}

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Writings on the wall: Rooftop Glows

2012-05-03T00:48:00.000-04:00

Christened our lil roof thingy today.

I was off from work, the weather's beautiful, and I'm always looking to do something fun & kooky, so...

Through that window is my grandmother's sewing room. my favorite part of the house.

It's where I go to write, drown in music, ...for pure silence.

If I can't be found anywhere else, they know they'll find me there.

It's been named "the cave".

& now that I know that I won't fall to my death, that spot outside will see me and my laptop on many days.

I forget sometime, that I'm not in New York.

Sitting on your house, in bright prints and an afro is fairly common there.

My VA neighbors seemed to not have been prepared for that. lol

The mail-man, however, loved it.

Summer's procrastinating.

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Writings on the wall: Vibrate Higher

2012-05-01T23:51:00.001-04:00

Love.

Sleep. Smile. Drink Water. Spend time with music.

Be honest always, so people who are uncomfortable with honesty don't stand too close. Avoid promises.

Appreciate effort.

Also, as you try to avoid miscommunication, or awkwardness, or tension, or the loss of a good vibe...be prepared for these things to happen anyway.

Women win, but it's hard to remember. Friendship is difficult because perception varies. External nonchalance doesn't change internal turmoil.

Space heals. Time heals. It's important to take off your clothes. Never put your metro-card in your back pocket.

Don't drink on too much tobacco. Hookah is tobacco. Bring shades, gum, something to drink. Liquor helps to clean out your system. Mary doesn't kill your brain cells. Save your fingers-pass the roach, ask someone else to light the bowl. Contribute. It takes a village.

Be nice. You never know who has the green.

Be nice. You never know.

When clique hopping, remember to hop. Balance. Maintain.

This is my face. This is my body. This is what I like. This is what I want.

This is what I want to learn. Wait for someone to teach me how.

Apples are good for the voice. Hot water, lemon juice,cayenne pepper, honey.

I am not a vegetarian.

I am not a socialite.

I do like grapefruit. Almonds. Sushi. Dark Chocolate.

Sushi.

Dark Chocolate.

Be honest always, so people who are uncomfortable with honesty don't stand too close. Avoid promises.

Appreciate effort.

Sleep. Smile. Drink Water. Spend time with music.

Love.

* ...found it here.*

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Site Seeing: "Freedom of Expression through Personal Style"

2012-04-30T23:43:00.000-04:00

Style Like U is without a doubt, your favorite style site's FAVORITE style site.

Don't ask how I know, just accept that I'm hip.

When you log on, you're entering a realm. An online art gallery ...filled with an array of fun closets and people with unique personalities, and stories.

It isn't a world that's solely focused on "Fashion Folk". You know, the "I eat, breathe, sleep and occasionally shit FASHION" folk. it isn't that deep. Which I love.

Style Like U is all about the art of dressing.

& basically showcases individuals who all have an affinity for finding and wearing unique pieces.

You'll learn, if you haven't already, that fashion isn't limited to one type of person.

After viewing several videos, I thought it'd be great to share the Life and Style of Lyfe Silva.

I loved her energy, her head-wraps and beautiful accessories.

& the fact that, for a brief moment, I was able to connect with my love once more.

New Yaaawk. Bay-Beeee.

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I have a favorite feeling...

2012-04-26T23:18:00.001-04:00

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Writings on the wall: Got The Mind & The Muscle.

2012-04-26T12:00:00.001-04:00

People have been asking me, left and right, "What's up with your jeans!?" "Are you still making them?"

My answer then, would always be that "I'm taking a break, just gathering inspiration from every where."

But I really wasn't inspired by much of anything. Which is why I stopped making them in the first place.

My head was occupied with soo many things that executing my ideas became one of my biggest struggles.

& then it got to a point where I didn't have any feeling re: my denim.

& I'm passionate about everything that I do, creatively.

It became a lost art, in my world. ..my little bubble.

...But then I came to Virginia Beach.

Which is like a rehabilitation clinic for the fast living artist.

After about a week or so, I was convinced that this was the Twilight Zone.

I did NOTHING whatsoever for about a month. x_x

I woke up, I ate, I slept. ...I'd read if I was in the mood but that was rare.

I thought A Lot!

Surprisingly, more about my denim than anything. about how I planned to make it FRESH this time around.

I was inspired by the fact that Virginia has NO style. At all. From what I've seen.

As Oprah would say, that was my Aha! moment. I could provide a fun & very useful service.

I started to feel colorful again. & I fed that by buying a few magazines, Making notes of things that I'd like to incorporate into my designs. Visualizing, constantly.

Then yesterday, I played around with a pair of my favorite blue jeans, and turned them into this.

These are LIGHT. ..compared to what I have in mind for you guys.

But it felt good to finally get my hands dirty again after such a long hiatus.

The have a celestial look about them. ..something like a Starburst Galaxy.

My designs are never calculated, so no two jeans will ever be alike.

-xx

Turn My Fucking Amps Up!

2012-04-25T09:17:00.001-04:00

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JukeBox: Gucci Mane - Cyeah (4x) ft. Chris Brown & Lil Wayne

2012-04-22T02:07:00.000-04:00

Click to Play.

-xx

Writings on the wall: I imagine I'm giving my energy to the world...

2012-04-13T12:10:00.001-04:00

...into the worlds.

all of the worlds.

Erykah Badu is such an inspiring woman.

This is exactly what I feel when I come here to share my thoughts and findings with you guys.

Although blogging is such a trendy thing to do these days, ...I do it, because its therapeutic for me. I've been doing it since '07. I've always enjoyed writing. & expressing myself in a creative way.

Blogging simply allows me to connect with people who flow on a similar wavelength.

I appreciate all of you who read my blog.

I appreciate your shares on FB, your comments and your likes.

Thank You for following.

-xx

"Loose Woman" by Sandra Cisneros

2012-04-06T19:09:00.000-04:00

They say I’m a beast.

And feast on it. When all along

I thought that’s what a woman was.

They say I’m a bitch.

Or witch. I’ve claimed

the same and never winced.

They say I’m a macha, hell on wheels,

viva-la-vulva, fire and brimstone,

man-hating, devastating,

boogey-woman lesbian.

Not necessarily,

but I like the compliment.

The mob arrives with stones and sticks

to maim and lame and do me in.

All the same, when I open my mouth,

they wobble like gin.

Diamonds and pearls

tumble from my tongue.

Or toads and serpents.

Depending on the mood I’m in.

I like the itch I provoke.

The rustle of rumor

like crinoline.

I am the woman of myth and bullshit.

(True. I authored some of it.)

I built my little house of ill repute.

Brick by brick. Labored,

love and masoned it.

I live like so.

Heart as sail, ballast, rudder, bow.

Rowdy. Indulgent to excess.

My sin and success—

I think of me to gluttony.

By all accounts I am

a danger to society.

I’m Pancha Villa.

I break laws,

upset the natural order,

anguish the Pope and make fathers cry.

I am beyond the jaw of law.

I’m la desperada, most-wanted public enemy.

My happy picture grinning from the wall.

I strike terror among the men.

I can’t be bothered what they think.

¡Que se vayan a la ching chang chong!

For this, the cross, the calvary.

In other words, I’m anarchy.

I’m an aim-well,

shoot-sharp,

sharp-tongued,

sharp-thinking,

fast-speaking,

foot-loose,

loose-tongued,

let-loose,

woman-on-the-loose,

loose woman.

Beware, honey.

I’m Bitch. Beast. Macha.

¡Wáchale!

Ping! Ping! Ping!

I break things.

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Juke Box: Nicki Minaj - Champion feat. Nas, Drake and Jeezy

2012-04-05T21:32:00.000-04:00

Click to play.

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Writings on the wall: You wanna Tumble with the Bey, huh?

2012-04-05T15:17:00.001-04:00

..Aunty Bey has opened a Tumblr account for all of us to see.

Which makes for a very unproductive day.

As I peek into her life, I am smitten by her refinement and beauty.

...AND by her love for the one entertainer who I Love dearly.

Her photos show her living a life that many of us have only dreamed of or read about.

It's a wondrous thing, to know that where you are presently, doesn't mark the end of your world.

There's so much to be seen on this Earth.

I remain hopeful ..knowing that it's brilliance wasn't bottled up and put aside solely for those who could afford it. ...but that it was bottled up and put aside solely for those who believe in the idea of there being MORE. ...for the seekers.

it is our duty, to find the beauty...

After the jump, you'll find more of my favorite photos from Beyonce.tumblr.com

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I miss the Empire State. xxo

Styled: Tom Boy meets Prom Queen

2012-04-04T16:36:00.001-04:00

I love to incorporate really dressed down pieces into glam looks.

To me, it creates the perfect balance.

It took me a while to get into fussy fits.

If it wasn't in any way 'laxed, I didn't mess with it. ..Unless I had to. {i.e. for graduations, interviews, etc}..but for the most part I'd always find a way to transform pieces that were meant to be dressed up ..into something stylish and comfortable.

This look is an example of everything I think an outfit should be. {with scrunched up sleeves}

It's fun, effortlessly sexy, and easy.

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Now Reading: By The River Piedra I Sat Down and Wept

2012-03-31T12:44:00.000-04:00

It's a grey and misty day where I am.

I got up this morning, had breakfast and sat outside.

Birds flew ..and chirped. beautiful birds. ..and I'm surrounded by trees.

I sat and I read. ...tranquil. in the earth scented breeze.

Saturday, December 4, 1993

You Have To take risks, he said. We will only understand the miracle of life fully when we allow the unexpected to happen.

Every day, God gives us the sun--and also one moment in which we have the ability to change everything that makes us unhappy. Every day, we try to pretend that we haven't perceived that moment, that it doesn't exist---that today is the same as yesterday and will be the same as tomorrow. But if people really pay attention to their everyday lives, they will discover that magic moment. It may arrive in the instant when we are doing something mundane, like putting our front door key in the lock; it may lie hidden in the quiet that follows the lunch hour or in the thousand and one things that all seem the same to us. But that moment exists---a moment when all the power of the stars becomes a part of us and enables us to perform miracles.

Joy is sometimes a blessing, but it is often a conquest.Our magic moment helps us to change and sends us off in search of our dreams. Yes, we are going to suffer, we will have difficult times, and we will experience many disappointments---but all of this is transitory; it leaves no permanent mark. And one day we will look back with pride and faith at the journey we have taken.

Pitiful is the person who is afraid of taking risks. Perhaps this person will never be disappointed or disillusioned; perhaps she won't suffer the way people do when they have a dream to follow. But when that person looks back---and at some point everyone looks back---she will hear her heart saying, "What have you done with the miracles that God planted in your days? What have you done with the talents God bestowed on you? You buried yourself in a cave because you were fearful of losing those talents. So this is your heritage: the certainty that you wasted your life."

Pitiful are the people who realize this. Because when they are finally able to believe in miracles, their life's magic moments will have already passed them by.

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Writings on the wall: If you get that ...& you' with that

2012-03-29T11:23:00.002-04:00

I had to step outside of what was familiar to me.

I was beginning to feel like a corpse in the one place that gave me LIFE.

Nothing made sense. ...& not much of anything mattered. as we'd already discussed.

Fighting off the goblins of indolence.

I had to figure out why I'd become this way. No one could/would do it for me.

I left to rebuild and to find answers.

To slow down a mind that couldn't pace itself to save itself.

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Juke Box: Mary J Blige - My Life

2012-03-25T18:58:00.001-04:00

This album reminds me so much of when I was a little girl. ...Back when my mom and I lived in East NY.

She was around my age at the time & played Mary's albums religiously.

I knew the words to every song and even sang one of Mary's songs for my elementary school's talent show.

I thought I was the next big thing, vocally. You couldn't tell me I didn't have pipes lol.

This song is very fitting for where I am right now.

I don't have many photos of my childhood ...but I have music. <3 For me, it's just as good.

Click to play.

-xx

Style-Spiration: The Queen of Hearts

2012-03-25T18:50:00.000-04:00

I've always been in love with Cassie's style.
Not only with what she wears but with how well everything compliments her.
It can be a flannel shirt and sweats or a sequin floor-grazing gown ...it always looks effortless and so well put together.

Cassie's new single "King of Hearts" off of her second album Electro Love took a while to stick but I think I'm digging it. It's fun.
..Here's the video.
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