Little Doe is Love Indeed

 

The Mother-Earth & Boho inspired head pieces are the most beautiful and detailed accessories designed by Little Doe.  I just love their collections inspired by crystals, feathers & florals.  Each piece is crafted with antique materials and sought out trinkets to create a natural and simplistic look.  Every piece tells a story.

SEE THE COLLECTION AT:

www.littledoeislove.com

Kanye West, Phoenix & Ballerinas

Kanye West just released a 34 minute artistic and lyrical film that he directed featuring Selita Ebanks(Victoria's Secret Model). Apparently after the whole Taylor Swift incident he disappeared from the world to let feather girl dance in his living room and then pimp her out with headband chains for his dinner parties. Selita Ebanks did a good job with that outfit haha...she was one feather away from a Britney and Paris Hilton surprise.



The actual story behind the film is that the phoenix is a metaphor to his return to the spotlight (according to JustJared.com). During his interview on Ellen he talked about how he had to get away after the Taylor Swift incident and his mothers death. Everyone was hating on him so he ran away and lived in Japan, Rome,then Hawaii to get his life together. He contemplated suicide at the time and now he's releasing his album and film.

Anyways, the video is a bit long, but the tracks are dope. As much as everyone wants to hate him for his personality, he is actually a talented artist.

-Ew, and was Nikki Minaj narrating at the beginning..she should stick to story telling instead of rapping

Whip Your Hair Back and Forth

One of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett's mini-me is at it again and no it's not the kid from Karate Kid. Their 9 year old daughter Willow Smith has released her first single "Whip My Hair."  She really does look like Will and Jada smushed into one.  This track is a bit annoying (not as annoying as Lil Mama), but really impressive that a 9 year can release a Keri Hilson-esque track.

Heres the video...



But I think this video is better. This badass sesame street girl can whip her hair back and forth, AND transform her hairstyle in a second...dreads, braids, mini fro, cute curls with a bow!

Animal Instincts

Love the fur, faux fur, and animal print on and off run way. Fur vest, fur stole, fur jackets and a lot of leopard print.  The best way to wear these pieces without looking cheap is mixing it with solid pieces and accessorizing. I'll be wearing my 525 America fur vest all season, it's surprisingly very warm, and I did just find a fur stole today that I love.

Cheese Tortellini with Sundried Tomatoes

I made this dish a few nights ago, delicious and easy to make! I found the recipe on a food blog, Life's Ambrosia. Here is the recipe... Enjoy with wine, salad and garlic bread!


Serves 2
You will need:

• 1 (9 ounce) package fresh cheese tortellini pasta
• 1/2 cup pesto (recipe follows)
• 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes packed in oil
• Freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Transfer to serving bowl.
2. Stir in pesto and sun dried tomatoes. Toss to coat pasta. Sprinkle with cheese.
3. Serve.

Basic Pesto
Makes 1 cup
You will need:

• 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
• 4 cloves garlic peeled
• 1/3 cup pine nuts
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil
• kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste

1. Combine basil, garlic, pine nuts and cheese in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
2. With the food processor running, slowly pour in a steady stream of extra virgin olive oil until combined.
3. Refrigerate any unused portion in a airtight container for up to 1 week.

Lazer Proof

Major Lazer's DJ Switch and Diplo team up with La Roux bringing us a collabo of the LAZER PROOF mixtape. Where the Jamaicans hook up with the British to bring us sick verses over tight beats. The whole mixtape is on repeat as we speak.  If you liked Bulletproof by La Roux, you will love this mix of dubstep and hip hop.

Tracklist:
01 “Bulletproof” (Nacey Remix ft. Matt Hemerlein)
02 “Colourless Artibella”
03 “I’m Not Your Lemonade” + “Heroes ‘N’ Villains Remix” ft. Gucci Mane
04 “Independent Kill” ft. Candi Redd
05 “Keep It Fascinating”
06 “Magic (Falling Soldiers Dub)”
07 “In 4 The Kill Pon De Skream” ft. Drake
08 “Houstatlantavegas Pains”
09 “Tigerlily (DYWHAP Blend)” ft. Rusko
10 “Can’t Stop Now (Armor Love Remix)”
11 “Quicksand (Mad Decent 2010 Rerub)” ft. Amanda Blank
12 “Cover My Eyes (Costra Nostra Edit)”
13 “I Said It (Major Lazer Dubplate)” ft. Opal
14 “Hold Yuh (Double Dubplate)” ft. Gyptian

You can download the mixtape at:

http://www.ususpects.com/2010/06/19/major-lazer-x-la-roux-laserproof-mixtape/

A Whole New World

Disney's theme song from the film Alladin, A Whole New World- just became A Whole New World on "A Whole 'Nother Level" My friend showed me this clip last night and I was laughing so hard, this is some interesting stuff. Not sure if this singer, Nick Pitera works for Disney, but it would definitely be cost-effective.

New York, New York

It's funny how I go to Cuba and everyone has the song, "Empire State of Mind - Jay Z & Alicia Keys" track on their mobile phones! Some of them don't even speak a word in English and they're singing "In Neeeeewwww Yorkkkkk...." hahaha love those Cubanos.  That song is way over played and is just plain annoying now.  I think I'm in need of a girls trip to drive over there soon, there's plenty to be seen.

Here are a few pictures from when I went about a month and a half ago...

This was cute, they had a Smooch campaign on for the weekend.

What kinda bar....LOL I had to take a pic, this was in Queens

This is when the movie just came out! FYI the book is better

I love Diane Von Furstenberg -Woman with Ambition

At the store I work at we have a board in the back room where we have to pick a picture of someone from a magazine and put it up with our name.  According to someone I work with I much resemble Diane Von Furstenberg (I will take a picture of this tomorrow and post it). It's all good though DVF is whats up, woman with ambition haha ( I hope you are reading this Danielle)

Velvet Voyeur

I always love OPI and Essie Nail Polish names they're so random and weird. Here are the colours for this Fall season. Get on it girls, can't be walking around with your nails looking busted LOL

 

I especially love the taupe and red velvet shade this Fall.

Island of Dead Dolls!

Just when I thought every island was paradise,I saw a video on the Island of Dead Dolls. A small island in Mexico, Islas De Las Munecas, has thousands of "posessed" dolls. A young girl drowned there while visiting the island and apparently people see the dolls heads moving at night!

This reminds me of Chuckie,which I tell you I couldn't even watch the movie because I was too scared! I was even scared of the cover of the Chuckie Soundtrack CD I had at my house(Why I had this CD and where it came from- I Don't know)

If You Want a Good Laugh...

Katt Wiliams is my all time favorite comedian! He is pimpin pimpin! If you already haven't, you need to watch Pimp Chronicles, American Hustle, It's Pimpin Pimpin & any of his appearances on Wild N' Out.

I laugh my ass off every time I watch this...



and this one...



"Put some water on the ground! You see me walkin on water Jesus" LOL
Anyways its true, in the words of Katt Williams, "haters don't hate on us, they hate good shit."

Tiki Party Anyone?

Being overworked, over stressed and underpaid this Fall semester and season is making us all want to imagine that we could just be somewhere in the tropical. Check out Sutra Tiki Lounge this weekend, the only lounge that can make you think you're at a beach party. This college street bound lounge has a "backyard beach patio" with floors covered in sand, tiki torches, coconut cups and huts. Not to mention some really good drinks.

Here's some of their Martinis.

I forgot the name of this drink- something Volcano, but this drink has almost every shot! It's meant for two people, it tastes good, but do not be deceived it is a strong drink, Fuerte! It's too bad the quality of the camera on my blackberry sucks, it didn't capture the flame in the centre- after the bartender mixes all the shots she sets it on fire!

FU to FFU's

Lauren Conrad's Public Service Announcement, so true. And I do know a couple Fashion Fuck Up's, ed hardy is for douche bags, skinny jeans ARE FOR GIRLS and no to kitten heels.

"FFU's dont only hurt the person looking like an idiot, but the people around them. So by allowing you're friends to commit an FFU, you are effing yourself."

Scents I Swear By...

I have never bought any of my perfume, but receive many as gifts every year. My aunt from Paris loves to send me perfume before it actually comes out in Canada.

Two Scents I swear by and adore:

Intense by Chloe & Rose the One by Dolce & Gabbana

Robyn Comes to Toronto

Can't wait to buy my tickets today for Robyn's show at the Sound Academy, Friday November 12. I love her she is just so fierce with her short hair and badass attitude!


Heres an old school throw back
Robyn also seen in other music videos such as...

Pearls & Stones

Here's some of the bracelets I made today...

Left: Turquoise Stone, Right: Peridot Jasper & African Turquoise

The blue stones are Sodalite and the black stones
are Black Obsid

Yellow beads: Peridot Jasper & Blue: Turquoise Stones

Pendant: Hamsa- In most traditions it represents blessings, 

strength, power & wards off the evil eye 

 I have many more and can use different coloured stones with different beads or pendants.  Patty which are your fav? I can start sending these bracelets to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil :)

Coconut Cups

I wish I was sitting in the sand sipping an alcoholic beverage in a coconut cup. As much as I love my Cubanos, I really want to go see Bocas Del Toro on the islands of Panama.

 Nothing more in life you can ask for when you have sunsets & mojitos.

Just when you think nostalgia is a good thing, it's your enemy when you wish you could be back in the past.
Here are some pics I have from Cayo Blanco.

I'm the one in the tunic, which I now realize is not flattering, at all.

Best Loster con Arroz meal you can find! Well I loved it.

Quentin Tarantino's Machete

If you enjoy watching Quentin Tarantino's works of art, please do so and watch Machete this weekend at your nearest movie theatre. This action filled movie features actors Danny Trejo, Michelle Rodriguez, Jessica Alba, Cheech from CHEECH and CHONG! AND Lindsay Lohan.  Very hillarious, if you remember the little boy from Spy Kids, he is all grown up in this film and plays a Latino Gangster Cholo- I'm not convinced.

After watching this movie and hearing the song Machete, which is also on the CD at the store I work at- on repeat multiple times a day- by Novalima.

Visit Me

Feel free to visit me at work.  Mendocino at Bayview Village has a new look after two months of renovations aka two months of my wonderful vacation.  It's been made over and has a new open-concept look.

Valley of the Dolls

...if you're looking for a good read, Jacqueline Susann's, Valley of the Dolls, will quickly pass the time.

This 1966 book based on 3 young women who become friends in New York with lots of ambitions and the tendency to be involved with all the wrong men.  Their lives unfold from heart ache, a lot of drama, drugs and fame.  Kind of sounds like Lindsay Lohan...haha



Here's the trailer from the 1967 film.

Marc Jacobs Opens a Bookstore!

Can't wait to go back to Manhattan this summer! I have a bunch of things to cross off my NY To Do List. Still waiting to go to the MOMA seeing as how I didn't have the chance to go last time, and Peoples Revolution. Who can't resist to see Kelly Cutrone making one of her employees cry outside?

Tim Burton @ Museum of Modern Art in New York