CLOGS, JEANS AND MY SASSY TEE! HERE I COME SPRING!

Hello World! Amongst my spring time fashion finds I ran across To Clog or Not to Clog
And I'm not talking about clogged drains... (lol)
One of the blogs that I follow called The Curvy Fashionista had a section on clogs http://thecurvyfashionista.mariedenee.com/2010/04/would-you-don-the-clog/
(check out Marie Denee, The Curvy Fashionista. She always has the latest and greatest on everything!!)

I started thinking... I'd clog... Some clogs are really cute and some are not!

So here are the cute ones I found online

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=468705&CategoryID=16961&LinkType=PDPZ1 http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=466257&CategoryID=16961&LinkType=PDPZ1



http://www.zappos.com/dknyc-elim-peep-toe-clog-truffle

http://www.zappos.com/kensie-girl-taylor-black?zlfid=111

now THEY said these are clog heels… I listed because they are CUTE!

http://www.fiercecostumes.com/red-leather-metal-tipped-stiletto-clog-burlesque-heel-gen-109-le.html

I think if you find the right clogs!! Clogs can be your friend this spring

I'm feeling the clogs with MY SASSY GIRL TEE (www.sassygirltees.com) and MY jeans! Sounds like a winner to me!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARVIN GAYE!

Happy Birthday Marvin Gaye!

As many of you know I am a music addict and music would not be the same without Marvin Gaye!! Celebrating his memory today. Today is Marvin's birthday and I want to take this time out to say although he is gone Marvin Gaye will never be forgotten. His music lives on!
I love you Marvin Gaye and thank you!

HELLO WORLD - GOOD BYE MARCH! HELLO APRIL!

APRIL 1ST! A DAY FULL OF FARCENESS... (YEAH I MADE THAT WORD UP LOL)
APRIL 1ST = APRIL FOOL'S DAY!!
BEWARE OF THE PRANKS THAT MAY COME YOUR WAY LOL (I hate pranks LOL)

PER Wikepedia - "April Fools' Day or All Fools' Day is a holiday celebrated in various countries on April 1. The day is marked by the commission of hoaxes and other practical jokes of varying sophistication on friends, family members, enemies, and neighbors, or sending them on a fool's errand, the aim of which is to embarrass the gullible. Traditionally, in some countries, such as the UK, Australia, and South Africa the jokes only last until noon, and someone who plays a trick after noon is called an "April Fool".[1] Elsewhere, such as in France, Ireland, Italy, South Korea, Japan, Russia, The Netherlands, Brazil, Canada, and the U.S., the jokes last all day"

Here are some lovely pranks (Did I mention I hate the pranks LOL)

Glue eggs to the carton and beg for eggs in the morning. When the victim gets them the eggs break!

Find a box about the size of a cake. Then cover it with frosting, making it look like a cake. Then put it out in the office kitchen, or wherever people leave free food. Sit back as one of your co-workers tries to cut a slice.

If your milk comes in a cardboard container, add a few drops of food coloring. It’s harmless April Fool’s joke but the results are pretty colorful.

Get up really early and sneak into your victims bathroom and fill their hair-dryer with baby powder. And when they turn it on, their head will be pure white just like an old person!

If you have a sink with a sprayer, put a rubber band around the handle when nobody’s looking. This automatically keeps the nozzle in spray-mode. Make sure the nozzle is pointing up and outward. The next person to use the sink will get a splash!

Take an empty coffee mix can and replace it with a can with coffee mix in it. Make sure coffee cans are the same brand, or it will not work. At the bottom of the can put a piece of paper that says April Fools. Make sure you help the person with making their coffee to see their reaction.

Get a small alarm clock and set it for 3:00 a.m. Sneak under the victim’s bed. Once it goes off, he/she won’t be able to find it will drive them nuts

OK now onto Gabby!! Yes Gabby S!!Gabby is looking good wearing the Anais Jeweled Neck Dress dress from IGIGI. I'm excited for Gabby she has a lot going on right now and I'm rooting her on!! Excited to see the Bay Area represented so well. Please check out http://www.igigi.com/
IGIGI (founded by Yuliya Raquel) designs and manufactures everything is San Francisco, California. (I heart SF) When you put on an IGIGI garment you will feel sooooo good! I've seen it happen! I had a chance to meet Yuliya thru Marie Denee (http://thecurvyfashionista.mariedenee.com/ who also has her own clothing line please check her out!! http://www.mariedenee.com/) and I had a ball! Her staff is fabulous!

http://www.facebook.com/IGIGISTYLE

Check out the Plus Size Academy Bay Area aspiring plus models now have the platform to build and develope and enhance their modeling skills with the launch of The Plus Academy Bay Area. Executive Director, Gwen DeVoe has carefully chosen her staff and has appointed plus size fashion blogger, journalist and boutique owner, Marie Denee, as the Regional Director for the Bay Area. On April 10th, 2010, the Plus Academy Bay Area will host its first open house in partnership with plus size fashion designer, Igigi. Potential attendees of the Plus Academt Bay Area will have the opportunity to meet with Executive Director, Gwen Devoe and Regional Director Marie Denee. Instructors for the Plus Academy Bay Area will also be in attendance.
Please visit the website for more information http://plusacademybayarea.com/

Although it's officially April Fools Day... I just want to remind all women! everywhere! that YOU ARE BEAUTIFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE!!
LOVE YOURSELF BECAUSE YOU DESERVE IT.
WALK WITH YOUR HEAD UP AND SMILE ON YOUR FACE!!

HELLO WORLD... CHECK IT OUT!!

Hello World I feel like I need to share my interesting internet finds. I've been wanting to blog about the fun things I find online BUT I've been MIA due to work and what not BUT I'm back (Hello World)and I found some very COOL finds online. For my Pho Fans! I found the perfect definition of Pho. "What is Pho? Pho is food. Pho is: “Phở (fuh) n.Traditional Vietnamese beef noodle soup."
I love Pho!! It's mmmm mmmm good. Pho Keeps me warm and comfy on the inside.
While checking one of my favorite sites yankodesign.com
(check out yankdodesign.com... lots of cool things on this site)
I saw this and thought! I need share this! This is really cool!
(I love all in one items)

you can find the article and pic on the site mentioned below (check out the site!! one of my favs)
http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/07/28/what-the-pho/


Amongst my finds we have this fashionable piece AND its a cell phone... can you imagine that!

if you don't believe me check out this link http://gzbreath.com/

Check this one out!! I want one!! LOL!!
"It’s the “Sound Lounge” Actually a concept from none other than designer Sharifah Nasser, the sound blaster! This is a coffee table that is also a sound system."
I thought to myself... coffee table that's a sound system... I love all in one items!!
Check out the link http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/03/29/sit-on-sound/

reminds me of the good ol' days! Remember these... some of you do... maybe some of you don't
this is actually for sale on ebay (60S RETRO AWA RECORD PLAYER RADIO COFFEE TABLE)

AND... IS CHOCOLATE SEXY!! of course ChoQolate is Sexy!!
CHECK THIS OUT!! if youre into design YANKO is the spot to check out. They have the latest and the greatest and last but not least EVEN YANKO DESIGNS knows that CHOCOLATE is SEXY!
ChoQolate is Sexy folks LOL!!http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/03/29/chocolate-is-sexy/

I'M BACK

Hello World... I'm back
I've been super busy!! working on a Sassy Girl Tees photo shoot!! This has been quite the experience. We (Me and Marna) were so busy trying to pull this thing together. It was our first of many photo shoots. I'm excited and I can't wait to see how it all turns out. SO many things to do... such little time. We need an intern LOL!! I'm running around like a naked chicken. When I run around like a lil featherless chicken I surround myself with tons of music.
MUSIC is my calm in the midst of the storm.



Like the rest of the world I am saturating with myself with Sade! Yes she is so Sassy!! I love the new Sade CD!!







I'm a huge Corinne Bailey Rae fan!!
Check out her new one THE SEA
Love this cd! I love Corinne... I've submerged myself into the sea... without drowning LOL!!

AND lately you can find Mz Badu's new single floating around online of course I'm talking about Mz Erykah Badu! I love Erykah Badu she is sooooo Bad-uuuu LOL
Waiting patiently for her new cd New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh)

Check out her single by clicking the link below
http://stupiddope.com/2010/02/07/window-seat-by-erykah-badu-ft-uestlove/



















I've joined a gym and had a training session that kicked my butt BUT I know if I stick to what the instructor said I'll be ready for the summer. YEP I'll be all Sassy-Li-Cious!

I've been slacking on the water thing (thumbs down for myself) I fell off the wagon aaaaagain.
Why is it so hard to do the right thing? Why can't I just drink water all day?? every day???
Pray for me please LOL because I am struggling in this area. I'm still a faithful lil walker every Saturday getting my 2 miles in weekly. Thank you again to all the walkers in my group (I love you guys)

So were done with February 2010!! Black History Month, Valentine's Day and Chinese New Year (Year of the Tiger... NOT TIGER WOODS!! I don't wanna hear his name for at least another 8 months LOL)

February always seems to go so fast. Once again I want to thank all of the people who paved the way for me as a young black woman. I cannot express enough how much I appreciate your heart and soul. I hope to make all of those before me PROUD.

NOW were in March... Marzo!! March is my birthday month!!
What shall I do?? anyone have any ideas for me?? I'm taking suggestions.

Happy LOOOOOOOVE Day

Hello World and Happy Valentines Day!! LOVE IS IN THE AIR!!

NO, I'm not giving any TIPS OR TRICKS FOR COUPLES!! BECAUSE YA'LL KNOW WHAT TO DO!!

Tips Tricks Ideas (Children)

Once again this day is celebrating and recognizing love
Parents don't just stop at giving your partner a Valentines Gift!!

Make sure you involve your child; in this day and age we need to emphasize the bond called love with our children especially
When you plant the seed of love and cultivate it will grow and spread
It's never to early to express love to your child!
We as parents should always show our children how to love, have compassion and respect throughout the year that way they understand LOVE is more than just Valentines Day... It's away of life.

Here are some ideas:
Cards
Parents you can buy OR even make your child a card
Show them the love!! let your children/child know that you love them
Get them that lil box of heart shaped candies
Healthier snack Make a fruit bowl full of love and eat it together
Communicate to your child how much you love them!!
It works!
You'll be surprised, kids today are craving for that love and attention!
Give them a memory about the times they spent with you on valentines day AND maybe they will carry this tradition on.
Valentines day cups... Valentines day cider Raise your cups to LOVE!! make sure you say cheers!! I guarantee you... your child will put a smile on their face
Buy a Valentines Day Cookie for yo babies!
Valentine's Day Coupons for kids (You can make these easily Moms and Dads)
Valentines Day Scavenger Hunt
Have the kiddies look for the Cards/Candies
Make a list called Things I love about you (this can be used for anyone)
This is really easy and effective. Sit your child down and tell them the things you love about them and give them a written copy of all the things you love about them!! This is good reinforcement. It doesn't have to cost money to show your love for your loved one
AND of course... Dinner and Movie always works!
Love your babies parents!! Let them know you love them!! I promise you will put a smile on their face


Tips Tricks Ideas (For yourself)

LOVE is in the air!! and if your single! Love yo self!!
You deserve it
You've been taking care of business!
Time to show yo self some love
Thats right!! Dinner!! A good dinner!!
Movie!! a good movie!!
Spa Day, Shopping, Ice Cream, Get yourself a special dessert
Bottle of Wine, OR just relax!! Get that new CD! Get the Sees Candy Box for yourself. Get dressed up for yourself if you want too! When you look good, you feel good and why not feel good about yourself! Make yourself happy!! This is now time to celebrate you and loving yourself! Get some flowers for yo self!! put them in a vase... smell the sweetness WHY!! because you deserve it! Unconditional love for yo self is healthy! Turn this day into... It's all about me and I have somethings I'd like to do for me. Buy some new underwear!! anything!! New PJs LOL! It's all about you!! and you love you!! Now sho yourself some love

Don't just say its another day. It's another day to express love to someone... OR yourself... AND IT DOESNT HAVE TO BREAK YO WALLET!! Get creative folks!!

We must all remember it's important to show LOVE all the time!! NOT JUST ON THE 14TH of February

You Never Have To Wear A Bra Again? Breform Surgical Bra

Hello World, as usual I was doing my late night reading online and I ran across this article. THe title read, Breform Means You Never Have To Wear A Bra Again?
AND then I see this thing AND I'm baffled. I had so many thoughts going thru my mind. My first thought was how is this gonna stop women from wearing bras? what size does it come in? where are the straps? does it have tape? does it stick to you?
Then I read... " Now there’s the internal bra"

A internal bra?? WHAT THA... so of course I continued to read and it said, it "goes one step further by putting a reinforcing structure in place, so that you don’t actually have to wear a bra."

The wording REINFORCING STRUCTURE sounded so harsh! SO then I read on, "The product used is called Breform—a firm mesh cup that’s implanted under a layer of breast skin, effectively providing a support to lift and hold them."

HOLY MOLY!! Did they say a FIRM MESH CUP IMPLANTED UNDER A LAYER OF SKIN!!!
I was baffled, I suddenly started to think what are we as a human race doing to ourselves! Is it really this serious?? MESH CUPS IMPLANTED in our chest. I thought about the images we we're sending our daughters and young ladies. I felt sad. What ever happened to loving yourself. Whatever happened to knowing that you are beautifully and wonderfully made. NOW don't get me wrong I'd like to get somethings tucked due to childbirth BUT does it really matter in the long run?

I continued reading and the article went on to say, "While this kind of sounds like a miracle procedure, some of the details are not so pleasant."

Miracle and Not So Pleasant don't go together!!

A plastic surgeon who performs the technique explains, “Over time, the mesh gets incorporated into the breast as the body produces a fibrous tissue that holds the structure in place—like a permanent bra under the skin.”

I went on to read that, "The procedure is relatively new, but so far, none of the 600 women to participate have had any complications."

India Arie has a song called I Am Not My Hair (AND I LOOOOOOVE THAT SONG... it speaks to me everytime I hear it)

I AM NOT MY BREAST!! or are WE?? This really made me wonder... I guess a push up bra isn't enough LOL!! Check out the link. Read it. Let me know what you think.

Breform Surgical Bra The Frisky

THE CHOQOLATE CHIQ'S CHRONIQLES TODAY

So on top of Sassy Girl Tees... of course there is MUCH more to QD THE CHOQOLATE CHIQ. MUSIC is one of those things. Yep Music... I'm a die hard music fanatic! I spend alot of my down time listening to music, writing short stories and poems. Music is like air to me... I can't live without it. I have so much going on everyday I just have to surround myself with music daily. I came across this really cool Mary J. Blige tribute on Soulbounce back in December BUT it was a tribute to Mary J. Blige. Mary J. is someone I grew up listening to and I still listen to her. Mary has sang about it all!! She is sassy, sexy, strong and just FLY! Yes I still use the word 'fly' SO... I came across a Mary J. tribute and not only was this just any ol' kind of tribute BUT MEN WERE SINGING... MEN singing Mary's songs. I have to admit that made me wonder BUT when I saw the artist... MAN OH MAN!!How could this go wrong!! So... of course I listened to it today and man oh man... yeah I know its February 2010 BUT the music!! sounds so good... soothes me oh so good!!! Please check it out! at http://menlovemary.bandcamp.com/

http://menlovemary.bandcamp.com/

FEBRUARY 2010

HEY EVERYONE!! so I know I haven't blogged in a while. I've been pretty busy these days.
It's February 2010!

Let me first say... Happy Black History Month!! I can't let this month go by and not think of my past! I actually get pretty emotional about it because I know I could not do anything that I'm doing now without someone breaking some sort of barrier for me.

Many people have endored sooooo much pain and torment just so that I and many other people like myself could read, vote, drink out of a fountain, swim in a pool, sit in the front of the bus... so many things!! I'm so thankful for them. Now don't get me wrong... I'm thankful for my ancestors everyday BUT I'm thankful for this month of extra celebration LOL!

One of my favorite songs written by James W. Johnson, Lift Every Voice and Sing
Lift ev'ry voice and sing, Till earth and heaven ring, Ring with the harmonies of Liberty;
Let our rejoicing rise, High as the list'ning skies, Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.
Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us, Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us; Facing the rising sun of our new day begun, Let us march on till victory is won. http://www.poets.org/poet.php/prmPID/72



OK so now... I've been a naughty water drinker... meaning... I fell off the wagon! UGH! I'm starting all over again with drinking at least 64oz of water every day!! I need water! You need water! We need Water!!











I'm still doing my walking every saturday with our walking group and we are the best! Although it's been rainy out here in the Bay Area were still walking YEP! were in the malls walking the whole mall!! and let me tell you to walk a mall for an hour!! is work!! I love my walking group! they keep me motivated and they keep my smiling!! Thank you ladies!

I'm promoting good health! I'm all for healthy living!! Get that excercise in! Drink you water!! Take care of yourself and ladies... always remember to keep it sassy AND FELLAS!! make sure you show LOVE!! to all your Sassy Girls!!

Day #3 Kwanzaa Principle

Ujima (oo-GEE-mah) Collective Work and Responsibility reminds us of our obligation to the past, present and future; and that we have a role to play in the community, society, and world




We all know we play an important role!! so let's play our role right

Lead by being an example no matter where you are


Day #2 of the 64 oz. of water challenge

Today was interesting, I drank my 32 oz. this morning. I decided to eat lunch around 11:30 am. I walked to Subway in the freezing cold (I hate the cold). I ordered a Meatball Sandwich. I finally got back to my desk and as I bit into the sandwich my body literally was rejecting the meat... I couldn't believe it, every bite of meat I spit out because it did not taste right.

This is one of my favorite sandwiches BUT the taste was not agreeing with me so I took the meat off of the sandwich at just ate the veggies and bread.
I joked with my cousin Marna about this and we laughed BUT this was very strange for me.

Tonight, for dinner we had chicken rice and gravy and sweet potatoes and mixed veggies... I could barely eat the meat. I was starting to have that sick feeling I had earlier today. This made me wonder will my appetite change due to the water drinking.

I ate the veggies and sweet potatoes with no problem BUT the meat was suddenly making me feel sick.

Sometimes it's important to listen to your body and do what it says
(just make sure youre body is saying good things of course)

I can officially say since drinking water... grease... is not what my body wants and it's not what I need.

This is going to be an interesting adventure. Stay tuned for part 3 of my 6 weeks of drinking 64 oz. of water.




Until then, I'm holding up my glass and raising it high! Good Night!

BEFORE I COMPLETELY DRINK UP

Tyra Banks Following Oprah And Ending Talk Show

Tyra Banks Following Oprah And Ending Talk Show





Following Oprah Winfrey, Tyra Banks announces that they’re stepping away. No more Tyra Banks Show.

I just knew she would hang in there for a lil while longer... Hmmmm
I thought it was great when she realized her role in young womens lives and she got rid of the weave!! I was so shocked and happy!! She's a beautiful woman anyway and without the extra hair she was more beautiful.

Tyra is a busy woman always making moves. Good luck Tyra and NOW I will drink up!



Raise your glasses of water everyone,drink up and don't forget to smile when you're done


ChoQolate ChiQ signing off