My 3 Fashion PICKS of the Week!

#1. Blake Lively in Versace-You go Gossip Girl! I love this look from head to toe, and man is she working it! I love her body, the attitude she is giving in that pose, the simplicity of her hair, makeup, and jewels, and the dress is absolutely beautiful! Now thats something to gossip about!

#2. Victoria Beckham in Louis Vuitton-oh so Posh! I love the simple elegance of the hair and makeup which is only appropriate for such a "wow" dress.

#3. Ivanka Trump in Brian Reyes-Its different...I probably couldnt get away with wearing it, lol...but on Ivanka it works....very chic and classy.

~J.Genese

This is FASHIONABLE??

I dont know which Olsen this is, and although I do love the color I must say Im not a fan of the dress...
Louis Vuitton or not....what was Madonna thinking?

Im all for being different and creative....but....

The Editor and Chief of Vogue Magazine Anna Wintour....???....lol

And I NEVER thought a day would come when I'd ever have to say a bad word about my fashion icon Rihanna....so I wont say anything....just let you see for yourself...im sad:(

~J.Genese

Which LOOK Do You Prefer??...

Glamour and Glitz ala Tyra?, or Sleek and Sophisticated ala Ciara?

~J.Genese

Ive Got the BLUES...

Ive noticed lately that when Ive been shopping or looking around for nice going out dresses Ive been gravitating towards the color blue. I thought it was kind of weird since I didnt really think I was a fan of the color to begin with. I guess it all started when I "discovered" blue nail polish last fall, lol. Everyone was wearing these dark and rich brown and black colors and for some reason I just couldnt get with it, so I opted to try blue...lo and behold I fell in love:). I loved the way the color seemed to just make my fingers and toes pop, even though it was a dark color. And then as the season changed I found a new aqua blue which was lighter for spring time but seemed to have the same pizzazz. Ive since added three new blue dresses to my wardrobe and even have a blue flower accessory to adorn my hair with. I dont know ladies, but there is just something about this blue color this season...and its not just the regular blue, but the blueish greens, and the aquamarines as well....Im drawn to it everytime I go shopping, lol...

As I perused the internet this morning, I came across pictures from the 2009 Costume Institute Gala Red Carpet and was pleased to see that Im not the only one with the blues lately...

~J.Genese

YOU need a change in FOCUS

I've seen the phrase, "I'm so glad I got laid off!" across the net lately and it is actually quite comical in a sense but also a statement of revelation. Ever since the recession has made staggering change in American's lives many people have been forced unwilling to make significant adjustments in their daily lives including me. The news bombards you daily with stories of the swine flu making everyone wear those sanitary masks over their faces, recession, unemployment and other issues of global warfare. It is all very disheartening BUT the good news is that God remains certain in HIS promises to us even in our times of uncertainty. I personally am very uncommonly calm about my personal pursuits. Although I have never been one to panick I just trust that God has a better plan for me. I am taking this time to pursue my dream of working for myself. I know that I can do it and with all that I have learned over the years from working in corporate america it just seems so attainable to me now moreso than ever before. I believe that I will succeed in my endeavors and I even started to look up pursuing government bids for design jobs. I'm at the hurry up and wait point right now but the rainbow is yet so near....... I don't want to feel like I'm trapped by a glass ceiling and running in the rat race ever again. How about you? Do you need a change in focus?

Minique~

No MUFFIN TOP for Momma

Halle was dubbed as the Show stopper of the week on concreteloop and I would have to agree. She has always looked great but hands down after child birth she looks amazing to me! No muffin top for momma! I want to look like her when I grow up. Today I ran around my subdivision, up and down the hills, so much so that I felt nauseated when I returned home but I am more than determined to lose this gut and strut my stuff this summer. No more muffin top for me!

Minique~

The Women.....It's all about the Men!

I had the chance to view the movie, "The Women," today and was quite surprised at how much I actually enjoyed the dialogue between the characters. The movie was based around 4 women whose lives all intertwined with each others in friendship. The main character, Mary Haines, was married to a wealthy businessman who ends up having an affair with the infamous 'perfume bitch.' lol The spritzer was played by Eva Mendez who performed the role of a sexy perfume girl at Saks that lured Mr. Haines with her charm. This brings me to my next point.

How many marriages become unraveled due to affair? Do you think it is because either party is bored and needs that extra umph to get the spark going again or are there both men and women out there with full intention of sleeping with your husband or wife without the slightest care in the world? I've always heard about the 7 year itch some married folks get and this couple was together for 13. He was in Saks purchasing perfume for his wife. Isn't safe to say he was happily married before he met the seductress? So are we really that weak as humans or is there always someone 'bad' enough to temp us into infidelity?

Things that make me go hmmmm......

Minique~

The BEST SEX Sign

Everytime I tell a man that Im a Scorpio two things happen...#1 they instantly smile, and #2 they go, "Ahhhh...so your a freak?" Who said that??...

Now I read astrology books and horoscopes and all about the certain characteristics that each of the astrological signs are supposed to possess, so I know good and well that they "say" that Scorpios are the "most sexually oriented" sign. I was having a conversation with a friend the other day (no names will be used for security purposes!, lol-I told her I would write that;), and she happens to be a scorpio as well. She was telling me how 2 scorpios together make a great sexual combination, to be discreet, if you get my drift, lol. As I think back, Ive had one scorpio lover, and to be honest, it wasnt all that...in fact, it just may have been the worst ever!, lol. So that leaves me to wonder just what is the "best sex sign"?...

...inquiring minds want to know!

~J.Genese

Whats THIS About???....

Im all for self expression...and if she felt it was time and she needed a "little" change, then Im all for it and understand that too....but.....what the hell was Cassie thinking??...
...I dont get it??, lol

Maybe she should just go all in and shave it all off! I think she can pull it off, she has the pretty face for it.


~J. Genese

Harlem's Restaurant Row

So where can you find BBQ, Spanish, Latin infused with Thai, Italian, and Modern American Cuisine, all within steps of each other? In none other than what is being called Harlem's new and emerging restaurant row. The restaurants inhabit the once-empty warehouses on 12th Avenue from 125th Street to 133rd Street, near the new West Harlem Waterfront Park, and right off of the West Side Highway. Each location offers eclectic cuisine as well as a "loungy" atmosphere to grab a drink, vibe with friends, and listen to good music....there's even valet parking!, lol...
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Talay
www.talayrestaurant.com
Just from the sheer look of it, ever since I saw this place featured in an episode of Harlem Heights ive been dying to go here, lol...and this past Easter my wish came true, yaaay!:) The prices are reasonable and the food is an interesting mix of Thai and Latin cultures. With dishes like pork and chive dumplings, saffron rice with sausage and mussels, and lemongrass marinated ribs, your palate will be pleasantly surprised and pleased. I tried the crispy shrimp with plantains and highly recommend it. The second level is a bottle-service lounge and club that im dying to make my way up too, lol...
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Body Restaurant & Lounge
www.bodynewyorkcity.com
I had been hearing about Body for a while now and finally went last Thursday with my 2 girlfriends (hey Tecey Wecey...I know your reading;). Upscale, sophisticated, and located at the end of restaurant row, I'd put this place on my list as a nice lounge to chill at. The decor and ambiance was very trendy, and the music had us up on our feet dancing the night away...well....at least as long as our almost 3 hours out lasted!, lol...
While Body is best known as a nightclub, it also offers a modern American menu, a roof deck, and outdoor seating that i'll hopefully be trying out in future visits:)...
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Covo
www.covony.com
Located between Body and Talay, this cozy venue offers classic Italian dishes and over 15 authentic pizza selections...and as a pasta lover, its surely next on my list to try:)
"With a mix of signature cocktails, delighful music, and an upscale, easygoing atmosphere, Covo Lounge is the perfect place to chill, sit back, and relax...
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Hudson River Cafe
www.hudsonrivercafe.com
A few feet away from the 3 restaurants above is where you'll find The Hudson River Cafe. Already a summer hot spot last year, Im sure this trendy spot will be even hotter this year. The menu offers a good variety to choose from to please your palate, and you can dine on the outside heated patio deck if you like.
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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
www.dinosaurbarbque.com
Even my parents are among the many that are raving about this place!, lol. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que serves up Texas style cuisine with a roadhouse feel. Im not a big rib or BBQ fan, but I hear that it's so good that ill have a change of heart after trying it....I'll let you know if it does the trick!:)
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~J.Genese