HARLEM HEIGHTS

Oooh la la...a new series coming to BET about my wonderful city and fascinating neighborhood, Harlem...check it out...

~JGenese

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"People from all walks of life flock to New York City. But the historic neighborhood of Harlem seems to attract the best and brightest of Black America. Some of the country's grandest young tastemakers now call the legendary neighborhood home, and this beautiful and eclectic bunch are determined to take the biggest bite they can out of the Big Apple. They work hard and play harder, living life to the fullest while acknowledging the past and confidently claiming the future. The glamorous lives of this new crop of the young Black elite are captured in BET’s newest reality series. HARLEM HEIGHTS provides a window into the fascinating world of New York's young, Black and fabulous. Set against the backdrop of the increasingly-gentrified neighborhood of Harlem, the series features a diverse cast of eight young adults who share common goals as they make the post-college leap into adulthood, finding love and success in the big city on their own terms."

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http://www.bet.com/OnTV/BETShows/harlemheights/default.htm

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Tune in for the premiere of HARLEM HEIGHTS on Monday, March 2 at 10 p.m. (ET/PT) on your local BET station.

I wanna be a PIN UP Girl!

I wanna be a PIN UP Girl (on the weekends)! I just love their style especially that Katy Perry. I love those flower and bow headbands she wears with the extra short bangs and her shiny black hair is radiant! I watched her interview last night on the grammy award interview show and it gave me a greater appreciation for her music. That 'Jesus' tattoo rocks!

Minique~

P.S. "I'm so jealous"

I chose this picture for two reasons, she looks fab and RED is the color of envy. Have you ever been out and about and came across a woman that made you say to yourself "I'm so jealous!" whether it's because she has great hair, gorgeous looks, sexy shoes or a fab handbag? Well I see beautiful women in my city everyday. I love living in Atlanta because there are tons of beautiful men and women here which makes for great people watching. I sat in one of the popular malls, Lenox Mall, last weekend to take it all in and I was so inspired. I saw someone dressed in an almost harajuku girl look, lots with those black liquid leggings of course, long sweaters and my favorite seems to be how the young Asian women dress. I love their style!
On the other hand don't you love it when you have your own "Make You LOOK" moment on the days when you look and feel fabulous and catch someone's admiring eyes on you. Doesn't that just make you feel awesome?!

Minique~

Shoe Whore Indeed...but Bag Fanatic at Heart!

While I do love and can appreciate a nice sexy shoe indeed, I must say that I am definitely more of a bag whore:) I dont know...its like when a man see's a woman with a nice backside walk by and they lose all senses and have to stop and stare...thats the way I feel when I see a nice bag walk by!, lol...well, get carried by I should say. I fell in love yesterday morning on the train as I oogled this woman's LouisVuitton Damier Canvas Neverfull GM tote bag all the way till it walked off the train, and out of my life:(, lol...I just had to look it up as soon as i got to work! It was like the prettiest tote bag I had ever seen, and as I am currently in search of the perfect tote, it just appealed to all my fashion senses.

But my first love and absolute favorite hand bag will always be the classic "Speedy" or "Boston" shape...otherwise known as the "bowling bag". Im just all around in love with this style of hand bag, its the perfect shape and size, not too small and just big enough.

Now while ill always be a Gucci girl at heart, I am starting to venture onto other brands, and during my perusal of eluxury.com the other day, I spotted a gem...its a Marc by Marc Jacobs swifty handbag! Its so cute, perfect size, perfect shape....and the perfect price!!...I think im in love again!:)....

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Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Neverfull GM

http://www.louisvuitton.com/web/flash/index.jsp;jsessionid=ZGJCAXYFTLVSOCRBXUXFAHYKEG4RAUPU?buy=1&langue=en_US&direct1=home_entry_us

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Marc by Marc Jacobs

http://www.eluxury.com/

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J.Genese~

I'm a Shoe Whore!

I just can't help myself, I'm a Shoe Whore! I love love love love shoes. I think I fell in love with shoes back in highschool as I attended an all girls Catholic highschool where we wore uniforms and the only way to distinguish yourself as a unique fashionista was through your accessories, mainly shoes. I came across this cute pair by Gianni Bini and have been eyeing them for some time. Can you believe they are only a measly $27 bucks now? I've got to have them! They would look so cute with a pencil skirt work suit or some textured leggings on the weekend. You can never go wrong with a pair like these in your arsenal. Check out more shoes by Gianni Bini at your nearest Dillards. Happy hunting!

Minique~

Diva

Beyoncé - New Music - More Music Videos

-JGenese

The New Accessory For Your Legs

Some women call them stockings. Younger girls may call them tights. Whatever your preference may be, just make sure you get your legs in a pair. With bold colors, exciting patterns, and unique designs, they are the new “IT” item of the season.
The gray, black, and blue tights that school girls grew up wearing, have been revamped with stylish flair and womanly sophistication. Versatile enough to be paired with everything from sweater dresses to shorts, the new stocking is a must have. Ranging in various styles, from bargain prices to high end, these glamorized stockings can take your day outfit out for a night on the town, or transform a summer favorite into a fall classic.
Show off those legs with these fashion stockings in your favorite ankle bootie or even a peep toe pump…the options are endless, and now so is your wardrobe.

~J. Genese

http://www.stockingirl.com/

The Depth of Color

The Depth of Color in Gabriel Moreno's artwork is absolutely breath taking. His work is so captivating and makes me wish I could have a piece for my personal collection. I've always been a fan of photograhy and the arts in general and this guy takes the cake for me. Check out his artwork and profile at the site below:

http://www.gabrielmoreno.com/

You've been Spoofed!

Ok so I heard about this on the radio the other day and could not contain my laughter. People are so decietful these days that you have to use extreme measures in pursuit of the truth.

Read an excerpt from the website below:

"I caught my boyfriend talking to another girl!! I found a number he was texting so i used the spoof card and called his phone number and put that number as the caller id when he anwserd and i did not say anything he was like hello rachel i can't hear you. It was good to have this card so things like this don't happen to people!!"

The product is called the spoof card. It virtually allows you to call a number from your phone using an alias number so that your contact doesn't know its you. You can even use a voice disguiser as well! Many people have already adopted the craze and I'm sure 99.9% of them are women trying to catch their men in the act. Visit their website at www.spoofcard.com and check it out for yourself. You may never know, you may actually need one lol

Whats New in YOUR City?

So after some "after work" drinks, I decided what the heck, and to take my friend up on an offer for dinner. Seeing as how i dont get out that much, any place i go to is always a new experience for me, as was the case with UPTOWN, a lounge on the upper east side in NYC. I liked the atmosphere and the vibe was cool, as it provided a loungy, bar like feel, with club appeal. The patrons varied from the "after-workers" to the "getting ready for the clubbers". You can dine at the bar or opt for cozy booth-like seating. They have special signature UPTOWN martinis, of which I had 2, and they were quite delish. For dinner I had a chicken with pasta dish, which couldve been better but still was satisfying. Overall, I would recommend the trendy UPTOWN Lounge for a girls night out or for some after work specials...it was pretty cool indeed...

http://www.uptownloungenyc.com


Then fueled up with the energy from the UPTOWN Lounge, I felt the night was young, and so was I! So I decided to give one of my girlfriends a visit at the club she was working at for the night, and this Friday happened to be Club Aura. I must say...a lot has changed since our days of "Speeed", lol, and as I sat at the door as she worked and took the party-goers $20, $30, and even $40!...prices I surely dont recall ever paying then or now, one thing was made apparent...I sure wasnt young anymore!

http://www.auranyc.com

~J. Genese