TiffsoYo Ur Life

Are you there?

2011-02-27T00:27:00.006-05:00

So I lied, i was supposed to continue with my updates and all but failed to do so. ....Go ahead I'll let you call me a loser, slacker, lame, fart head, dummy, rhino butt, .....ok ok thats enough. Its been almost what like 9 months since my last entry and so much has happened. More so good things.Over all 2010 was amazing to me in so many ways, and so far 2011 hasn't been as bad either for a few lil minor things that need to be dealt with accordingly.

Lately, Ive been completely obsessed with Natural hair blogs, random Fashion related blogs hosted on sights such as Bloglovin, and the usual "can't pull away from the computer screen at 3am, knowing I have work in the next 5 hrs" Asian dramas. So for the past few months these and a few other activities which have some importance in my life, I have allowed to hoard my extra spare time from blogging....and you know what I'm ok with that. I hope to in the future continue to make more weekly entries. I think my issue was that I was trying to do a daily entry and didnt realize how time consuming and stressful that can be especially to the load of things I had on my plate in the already. But I'm sure I can do a 2-3 weekly entry that seems manageable.

So there you have it ladies and gents, the goal this day forward is to make an entry at least 2-3x a week.

::FIGHTING!!::

Source: Google (unknown)

Coolio

2010-04-27T16:40:00.007-04:00

I think she is super cool. She screams confidence and I love her hair...I wonder if "Amina" will be like that a year from now....Anyways this is Julia Sarr-Jamois--a 22yr model turned fashion editor at Wonderland magazine...google her.

Day 5

2010-04-27T14:53:00.006-04:00

pic via Nitrolicious

It's going on Day 5 and my computer is still fighting the cyber herpes its contracted from being a whore bag. The ability to not be able to plop down on my bed and watch hours of Asian dramas, facebook, waste meaningful hours web surfing, and uploading photos on to here because I am creeping at work updating my blog is really taking it's toll....but I am a strong woman and I will survive. Anyways this past weekend was ok...the usual weekend flo..Bday din din party , my Saturday ass kickin by Tyger B, and whatever randomness mixed in. Sunday was the debut of the Zac Posen for Target collection and I was hype. I had planned the night prior setting a game plan on which Target to hit up that would have the least amount of "non-fashionable" people living in its vicinity. This way I wouldn't have to knock out a biotch over the shirt and other goodies I saw. Sooo Sunday came and it was raining cats and dogs and I arrived to Target about 30-45 mins after the Target opened and made a bee line for the Women's section. I saw the clothes from like 50 feet away and could feel the smile automatically plaster across my face because the section was completely empty. So pat on the back for Tiffso, for picking the right Target to hit up. As I continued my decent upon the section, my face that contained a Kool-Aid smile bigger than the Kool-Aid man himself slowly lessened as I got a better view of the clothes....and boy was I disappointed.

WHY I'M REALIZING THAT THE GO INTERNATIONAL LINE IS A BUST....

1. I don't expect extravagant fabrics that was woven from Japanese silk worms or cotton that was hand pulled by someone on some foreign factory..but this stuff was soo stiff like it was saturated in Fabric starch. What happened to cotton or a nice soft cotton blend..not its crazy demented sisters Poly and Ester.

2. The clothes that I saw in the pictures looked 200 times better. So I felt dicked when I saw the items in person that I wanted to but buy and was completely saddened by its appearance. The power of photo shop and a decent DSLR camera.

3. When I tried on the clothes in my "Target sizes" apparently they were either too small or way to big. Even when I got them on there was no halo of light shining on my face not even a flicker....I got more of a glow from a Target brand skirt I picked up.

4. Even though we are at Target, I feel like the $24.50 that they want to charge for this designer can be spent on something else of better quality, so that I wont be cursing myself out later because the $24.50 tee that I wore twice stretched out or bled colors.

In the end I walked out Target Zac Posen-less but with my bare necessities...toothpaste, some Soap, allergy medicine, a DVD, other items that I probably didnt need but couldn't turn down because it nicely priced and a hot dog in hand. So honestly, I was relieved that my pockets weren't sittin on cotton and that the money I thought I would be dishing out would be going to future purchases of something else.

Freaky Friday

2010-04-23T14:43:00.007-04:00

Today started off on the Crap Scale on level craptacular. I discovered my my first born e-baby Dell contracted cyber herpes so I can't use any programs on my computer. I feel like an unfit mother, so I'll be updating from random places until I get this malware virus off.

So, as I continued my daily routine of working for the man I decided to gorge myself in whatever I felt like for breakfast....Egg white with turkey sausage on a bagel. I know it isn't the Lumberjack deluxe at Denny's but it's a 180 for me, and I failed to mention I had tapioca pudding on the side too :P. But as the day continued to move on small rays of hope was able to beam through my fog of discouragement and blight. Uncle Sam came through and helped me get rid of some unnecessary debt so the Crap Scale meter moved to level crap.

And then lunch time rolled around....and then I walked past Barney's Co-op...then went into Barney's Co-op because a lady was having trouble getting her stroller in the door....went to the shoe department.......

AND I lie to not I heard the sound of violins, harps, followed by an orchestra and Italian ladies singing opera tunes of :

"AAAAAWWWWWWWWW HHHHHAAAAAAAA LLLLLAAA,

looketh at meee arent I fiiinnnnnneeee

Trrrrryy mee onn inn yourrrrrr

SIIIIIIIIZZZEEEEEEEEEEE"

And that is what I did because I walked out the store feeling uber better with 2 pairs of shoes for the summer :) ....I got them in Black and in the green because I thought it would be different. They are better in person than via photo.

photo: barneys.com

Friends don't lie to friends

2010-04-22T14:51:00.003-04:00

Dear P,

I feel as though I need to really express my real feelings on our "relationship". You come every month usually around the same time or unexpected as if we are close friends, bringing nothing but sad side glances and a week of attitude. At least a true friend would bring me candy or some delights, but not you. I think you need to pick up a Webster and read what the definition of friend is. By writing this I thought it would clear up the air and put both parties on the same wave length. WE ARE NOT FRIENDS. I may call you my "friend" but please please understand I am using it in a sarcastic tone whenever I use this adjective with you. If anything for a better choice of wording your more of a nuisance then a friend, maybe even borderline frenemy. I know this is harsh, but after evaluating out relationship for of the past 15 something years of my life this is how I truly view you. I could remember the time when you purposely embarrassed me on various occasions, even tho I turned the other cheek and probably cursed you out under my breath a few times, I still accepted you. A true friend would never do such things. I recall our first meeting and it involved lots of phone calls from my mother, grandmothers, and aunts. No child under the age of 16 wants to discuss you to a family relative. I'm sure you gushed in delight ( 0_0). The list goes on and on.

It's even to the point when my male friends have noticed and have called you as being a "Debbie downer", a "Cock blocker", and other negative comments which I shall not repeat. The point is I really don’t like you that much and am happier when your not around.

But there were times when I did grow concern for you because you came a few days late with out any notice. Being inconsiderate of another person's time is not acceptable. We live in 2010, you could've tweeted, skyped, fbooked, emailed, used smoke signals, pen palled, or even called to let me know of your late arrival. Being considerate is what build strong bonds that make relationships meaningful. I'm not sure if I could ever give you the friend sticker. Yeah we have gone through a lot but damnit I just don't feel you at times. There were a few occasions when I did welcome you with open arms but I don't think it will have a big impact on my feelings for you.

I mean we are stuck together for the next 30 plus years. We can't always choose who we want to be with, but sometimes we get stuck with that person and just have to deal with. Let's just get along and bae this ride that is called life. I hope that this letter will not offend you but only bring a clear understanding and a continuing cordialitity ( is that even a real word) among us.

Yours truely,
Tiffsoyo

P.s. see you next month loser

So I Succumbed to it, I've given in....

2010-04-19T07:10:00.004-04:00

To twitter....yes yes I know, but if you can focus your beautiful eyeballs to the middle of the left screen you will find it there. And at that location I EXPECT you to join because.......

1. You love me
2. I'm your friend and friends do things for friends because if they didn't they wouldn't be friends
3. I'm entertaining
4. we like ice cream
5. you owe me....maybe
6. I like you and maybe homo for you in a non-homosexual way :)
7. I know your interested in the random things that go in my head

so yeah, click on me and follow me if you dare...if not, then you better at least follow this blog on a regular bi weekly basis. :)

SHAWTY WHAT YOUR NAME ISSSS....

2010-04-18T22:38:00.002-04:00

Get it divaaaaaaass ::snappin my fingers:: and white chicies ::snap snap:: Eyezzz see youu....

"So you think you can dance?.....According to my teacher I can NOW WHAT NINJAAAA!

2010-04-13T22:34:00.004-04:00

I'm sooo hyped today because I got approached by one of my three "hip-hop" (I hate using that word) teachers that I could move up to the next group level. This is how in my mind the conversation went::

Sitting in the bathroom/change room sweating and panting like crazy....in walks "C"

C: Why don't you come to the other class* any more? (*other means her beginner/ intermediate class, I'm currently in her intro/beginner class)

I felt as though a spot light and heavenly music began to play

Me: Huuuh, because I went the one time and I was like wtfrench toast is going on. My arms and legs were flinging all over like a muppet.

C: Naww I think your getting way better and should consider doing doubles

Me: Really! ( so hyped at this point, yet trying to play cool) I feel as though I am getting better and was considering trying the next level again.

C: You should, you may have a few times where it may feel awkward but you will catch on...blah blah..see you next week

:: And she leaves, and I am sitting there like "YEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!! LOOK AT ME NOW LOOOK AT MEEEE NOOOOOOWWW!!! HAAAAAHhahahahahahahahahahha::

So yes I am pressed and will be soon attending the next level in classes. Which also means.......soon I will be good enough to be filmed!!! Please cue in the Jefferson's theme music.

Also here are two videos of my favorite teachers...the first one is Colette Tini and the other is Tyger B. I think they are so awesome to the point were I still find myself in awe and still a bit shy and quiet when in class with them.

She is the one with the red plaid shirt on. I love her she is soooo funny during class.

This one is Tyger B....aka the "silent killer" because he comes off as quiet in class but will work you like your enrolled in a boot camp and have yourself asking if "This is beginner right?" and "If your being punished by God for eating that entire pizza by yourself the previous night, when you shouldve had a salad" several times during the warm up. But I heart him anyways.

AMINA!!!

2010-04-12T23:32:00.005-04:00

GOOOO Girl it's your one month Birthday say AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!

Today April 12,2010 marks my one month hair birthday for "Amina". I'm still in awe at how much she has grown and all the wonders that come along with going natural.

Sooo in honor of it all as a present........................................I bought these shoes :)

pic from Nine West

Dear Spring, I can't wait to see you this weekend

2010-03-29T22:48:00.009-04:00

So it's supposed to be in the 70's come Thursday and Friday and then hit the 80's come Saturday. Lets just say I am uber hyped and can't wait. It's kinda of like that feeling you had when you where a lil tike and were invited to your very first or second sleepover. And during that whole weekend you spent days outside running around, staying up late, eating freeze pops and junk food and absorbing the wonderful sunlight, because you grew tired of days indoors for past months prior. I don't know what I'll be doing exactly, but it does involve just being outdoors all day long. I can't wait wait...this will be just a wonderful tease of the summer months to come.

"Come make it rain on me with your sun rays"

.......see you soon :) xox

Sound byte: J*Davey- Get together.....I can't wait for this cd to drop

Just had to share

2010-03-28T23:32:00.003-04:00

Inspiration can come from anyone, but patience to obtain goals comes from the self--me

2010-03-28T23:09:00.001-04:00

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DON'T CALL IT A COME BACK...but it is that

2010-03-25T22:46:00.021-04:00

It's been a minute and a half. And yeah alot has gone on in my life more good and great than ok. I will try my best to do a brief summary if that is even necessary, but I'll just start from here as my marker as the beginning.

But yeah, let's place the focus back on me ,as those who are new and unaware. Alot of changes from the inside and outside have been going on. My most current and most hyped change which I am loving 100x to the infinite power is my BC. BC= big chop whom aren't game to the "natural hair " terminology. I've went from 20 something odd years of rocking straight locks thanks to the creamy crack to coming to terms and having a pow-wow with myself again. I like to call my "new" hair "Amina"...it was more so given to me,so for future reference Amina is the name of my hair.

Here are some pics of me to give you a brief time line of hair journey: (cue in the opening music of the Lion King Please)

Me circa 1987 maybe- before a perm super thick, pressed and happy

Sometime in the early 1990's when acid wash, Pee Wee Herman, MC Hammer and Fraggle Rock was still in syndication on tv...am I showing my age?

My high school picture for being art student of the month...how I sometimes miss those days

Fast forward to Junior Year of College still rocking long hair but going through a short "Corinne Bailey Rae" phase of spirals all over. This style was a hit and a shocker for those who were used to me with straight hair....

Ahhh, My summer in Germany after graduating college. I swear my hair was the healthiest, thickest and longest during my time here. I blame their "hard" yet unfiltered vitamin enriched water. I miss Europe.

Another picture of me that I took while there and waiting on a ride....the things I do while alone...

Summer of 2009, hair is still good, but during this time I did notice it getting a little thinner than before. Yet still unfazed but I just opt for a new style to help make it appear thicker...

So I got bangs and got it layered it in the back, but grew over the bangs in a few weeks

Then a week before Christmas 2009, I hacked it off after getting tired of it sweating out in dance class and just noticing it getting thinner and thinner...I figured from this point and from doing research months prior to I would go natural and figured that this would be a good "transition" phase and also the ability to see what my natural hair curl pattern is...

I liked it initially and thought that by having shorter hair would be less maintenance, but I definitely misread the memo and it more work than ever. I tried to maintain this style but it lasted for a good 3months and I was tired of the civil war which was Perm vs the Natural going on. After three months of battling it out the Natural took over and I was definitely loving my curly hair which I never knew I had.

And then on a rainy Friday night on March 12,2009 the battle ended by cutting off the remainder of the relaxed ends off for good. And that is where I am at. Relaxer free and a curly mini fro or twa (teeny weeny afro).

So, this is where I am a new journey in getting reacquainted with life while still, dealing with the everyday life of life and making the best from it. Stay tuned as I will update and definitely show you a glimpse of my life.

UMMM can we say Showstopper

2009-10-24T00:39:00.004-04:00

So I feel as though I need to find these sneakers, just so I can look ultra fly when in dance class. I feel as though with these sneakers I could climb mountains, moonwalk across small streams, pop lock and tutt all over the streets of downtown Philly. With a pair of sneaks like these your outfit should be dumb simple because the sneaks are good on its own. If any one knows the name of this sneaker..PLEASE Please tell me :)

Back like a bad habit

2009-10-16T14:24:00.010-04:00

Hola,

I'm back in action to give this blog thing another try, I will try to be faithful like a prostitute to her Pimp Daddy Dobop. Life I can say since my last post which was July/August-ish has been a like a bouquet of mixed flowers..colorful, fun, a lil dull, but overall pleasing to the eye. If I went into complete detail you would probably stop coming around so I wont. I'll just fill you in when necessary. So yeah, in the last post I mentioned a new direction, and there will be you just have to stick around to see these changes.

Anyways, today is Friday..Thank you God Almighty, because the week have been long and cold. The weather in Philly has been labeled or diagnosed as completely bi-polar because clearly last week I was able to frolic the streets in a t-shirt or light jacket, but this week just jumped from fall straight to winter. To the point where I had to vacuum the dust off my Ugg boots (however I still refused to wear them) and throw on layers of t-shirts (because I forgot I got rid of a lot of my winter gear last year). It's been rainy and just completely disgusting to the point I broke down and purchased some Hunter rain boots or galoshes because my faithful moccasins don't come equipped with rain blocker abilities.

So as I continue to wear my moccs till I get my new moccs thats about it for today. As you can see its like 3pm-ish, and I'm clearly not doing any work...I blame the weather and the fact that I'm tired from my last several days of hanging out to wee hours of the morning.

So,what do you have planned for the weekend? Me creating visual miracles at my PTJ (part time job), entertaining and amusing my friends, hip hopping, and enhancing my Chinese...yeahhh boii sounds like 2 days of unbearable fun right there. My life isn't that sad, trust me...just this weekend.

For those who are close to me and are apart of my "Tiffso's Morning Thoughts Program" , I like to ask random questions or give some great liners just to start the day good on a happier note. You can say it's like apart of your complete breakfast like that box of Wheaties and OJ on the side. Well I will start sharing some of these thoughts here...because its my blog.

Well have a good weekend see you loves later.

----Tiffsoyo :)

Tiffso's Question of the day: If a company offered a service like Car Facts for cars but had something geared towards prospect/potential dates called "Date Facts", would you use it or would you go about the traditional way and just see what happens between you and your prospect?

and final thought of the day: Always knock first ....(not all surprises are good, but they can be amusing)

PLEASE WATCH THE DUST!!

2009-08-20T17:01:00.002-04:00

A DIAMOND IN A CLOTHES RACK IS UNDERGOING A CHANGE IN FOCUS....THE NEW SITE WILL BE UP AND RUNNING VERY SOON. A NEW LOOK, A NEW FEEL, A NEW AND BETTER PERSECTIVE....SEE YOU SOON

SHOW ME LOVE AND INFLATE MY EGO :)

2009-07-16T00:10:00.002-04:00

IT's MY BIRTHDAY AND I WILL DO AS I WANT TO SAY AS I WANT TO... :) Happy Bday to meeee !!!! xoxo ......All gifts are welcomed till August 16th...dinero, giftcards of any denomination (Ninewest, Urbn Outfitters, Jcrew, Nordstrom), headphones, Vivi magazine (japanese mag)....etc.

However as apart of my wish I hope for good health for my friends and family for the year and success :)

Black is the new Broke

2009-07-15T23:44:00.004-04:00

How I realized again that the U.S. is in a recession:

Today was a good day in so many ways..

1) received 2 paychecks in the mail so that means the bills are paid (on time...always..having a good credit record is always a necessity),

2) I had a banging playlist at work,

3) Urban outfitters was having there supercafal...(the word Marry Poppins used, I cant spell it) sale, were ALL sale items got an additional 50% knocked off the price and I came out like a CHAMPIONE (yes if its spelled this way like the french it waaay better than the English word of champion)

4) Work was cool, (until)....

However all things slowly turned sour for a good 20 mins. As I explained above all was going well until I realized ,"Hey I need to buy tokens for the week". So I made a stop at the MAC machine (ATM ) and withdrew my $10 and G walked to 13th street to where I knew I was going to get a guaranteed single seat on the trolley. As I made my way pass Ubiq and a few other stores off Walnut st. it dawned on me that I was $.15 short of getting my 7 tokens. I didn't want to waste a fresh ten and come out short on the discount of getting my 7 tokens so I figured instead of hitting up the ATM again to withdraw another ten and then having to make change I was feelin sure I could find either a nickel, dime or quarter laying somewhere in the cracks of the street. Well let me tell you I walked from 17th n Walnut to 13th n Market with out scoping a twinkle of a silver or copper anywhere. I had people looking at me all strange because I was looking on the ground like some bloodhound searching for loose change. I never felt so frustrated for all 5 plus blocks, any other time I can eye spy at least a nickel or penny laying around here and there but today nothing but a large total count of cigarette buts, chewed up and dried up gum, random lone weaves pieces and other things . I then came to the conclusion that you know its getting ruff because the homeless people have the streets on lock when it comes to change. It's like they have spider sense for when change hits the ground. It's like they are after it like how lions hunt down antelope in the pride lands. (I know I may go to hell for saying this, but it's how I thought at the time...sorry and no offense to anyone)Luckily my dear friend Helen who was in the area was able to come to my rescue and give me the needed $.15...aaaaaaah I love my co-workers

i want to become better

2009-07-12T23:43:00.007-04:00

So yeah I know I have been absent/a slacker/procrastinating/ (insert other similar adjectives) here. There is no excuse nor will I make any because the first few adjectives do describe some of the things which has caused me to c-block my blogging duties. But I will make this clear just so that there is an understanding on both ends...I will try my best to update this, however that does not mean on a daily...I will aim for 2-3 a week. But besides that I am doing well:

taking in the freshly brewed Oxygen each day, making mistakes and learning from them as well as learning from others mistakes because it is not possible to make every mistake that is humanly possible, listening/ discovering/"DJ-ing"/ and rediscovering old music, making friends, working like Kunta's long lost run away cousin, reading, studying, runajogawalkin (thats a new exercise I created :) ), eating waterice, and just trying to busy myself...and of course trying to see my friends here and there.

I'm still on my Clazziquai Project ish. That group is like....like...so many things that my soul and ears crave for...its like my new addiction. I can't get enough of them and Alex Chu who is 1/2 of the group who has his own solo cd..which is fire. One of my favorite songs from his cd entitled "My Vintage Romance" is the song Miss Understand f/ Simon Dominic (Simon D). The song is sung in his native language which is Korean, but it is definately a good song whether or not u can understand the words. You can sense the feeling and soul in it (well I do). Listen

How I feel today

2009-06-17T19:02:00.001-04:00

Spaceship from kwest on Vimeo.

Another one for the Brits

2009-06-10T22:10:00.004-04:00

Last night I came across this artist while doing my nightly usual of web stuff...V V Brown, I don't know what flavorful mix of brew that England is pumping in there fish and chips and whatever else that is a common thing but lately they have been on a roll. First we had Ms.Whinehouse followd by Duffy and my favorite British singer Adele, but it looks like there is a new lady in town known as V V Brown.

Behind Clothes Doors

2009-06-08T00:13:00.005-04:00

Question for you...When you go shopping whether with friends or by yourself do you tend to dance and do little poses in your dressing room? I know I do especially if the store is playing a good song or I'm just feeling the clothing item I have on. I know that its a match made in heaven when I feel a "warm" glow from the outfit....unfortnately this dress got a half warm glow because I felt it was over priced for what Express was charging. Thats ok because I will be back for it with a 15% coupon in my hand :)

In my opinion I think Express & Urban Outfitters have the best muic playlists in there stores. I find myself staying longer just to hear the entire song

I think I fell in love with a robot, so when are you coming home?

2009-06-05T23:34:00.003-04:00

Royksopp ft. Robyn: The Girl and the Robot

See You Soon Grasshopper

2009-06-04T20:34:00.007-04:00

Today's post will be a bit dreary, due to the rain and also because of a loss. Today the martial arts world and a small portion of my mid afternoon young childhood suffered a loss today. The dynamic man David Carradine passed. He was found dead in his hotel room in Bangkok, Thailand while in the midst of filming a new movie.

You may ask who is this David Carradine and why is it such a big deal? Well, my young grasshopper you know him as the white guy (who I thought for the longest was Asian) who played in the show "Kung Fu" or you may remember him as Bill in the movie "Kill Bill". Back in my younger days when I was going through my tom-boy phase, I could remember rushing home or enjoying those days off when I would plant my buns in front of the old rabbit ears for hours and watch in awe of the splendor known as "Kung Fu". I thought it was brilliant and how I learned so much on what it took to become a ninja or a monk? I don't remember but I thought it was cool when he had flashbacks and it showed how he had to learn how to hold pebbles that were baking in lava fire, taking pebbles out of his masters hand (which he failed so miserably at), or all the other cool ninja stuff. Anyways there was always a lesson at the end of the episode and a new move I would experiment on people.

So in the end I send my condolences to the Carradine family, and pray for them to get through such a sad time of their life.

(pics:davidcarradine.com)

Sha na na na na....It's SUMMERTIME

2009-05-31T01:12:00.006-04:00

Summer is offically here according to the calendar of all things TiffsoYo!...and to any Philadelphian native you know that summer is officially here when Will Smith's Summer time comes on the radio; just like you know that the Christmas holiday is here when you start seeing Egg Nog offered in the Dairy aisle, same thing goes here. HOWEVER in the wonderful world of TiffsoYo! There are two yes dos summer jams I bump to....Let me introduce you to the beautiful songtress of Minmi.

Minmi, a japanese singer who infuses j-pop and reggae into a beautiful blend that will definately get your waists whining . She is so good that she was one of the headliners to Trindad's Carnival celebration last summer. As always open your mind and take a listen, you may end up liking her and her rhythms.

Minmi- Summertime : You can't tell me that this party/concert looks hot..I wish I couldve been there

It's been along time, I should've left you with out a dope beat to step to

2009-05-26T11:34:00.008-04:00

So, I been on a 20 plus day hiatus as you can see. I apologize , there has been a lot going on in the month of May from birthdays, several college graduations, an increase of hours at my job, my new addiction of jogging/running I have acquired, and not to mention that the warm weather has been keeping me more outdoors than indoors. But no worries I have been taking a lot of photos...I've just failed to upload them.

This past weekend was the Memorial Day weekend, which in my mind means the official start to summer. I didn't do anything spectacular like go to a beach or some place far, but what I did and who I saw was just as good. Sunday I met up with some wonderful CE's from my Alma Marta which was nice and on Monday I attended a High School reunion esque BBQ. It was nice to she old faces and see what they where doing since we left that place called Penn Wood.

But other than that all has been dandy. Here are some misc. pictures.

Penn Wood High 01...some of us

McJawn ( A Philly native) even left his mark via chalk drawings throughout

Rittenhouse Square Park, so nice to watch the people and little people

What chu know about Phileo yogurt? ..That's it's one of the best places on South Street to pile on mountains of goodness into a plethora of yogurt flavors. I pick 4 flavors and go crazy on the toppings, that way a new taste with every bite :)

Tiramasu, oh how I love you. I dream of running through fields of flowers to meet and devour your with my plastic spoon of love.

I pop lock and drop it...but only in the rain

2009-05-06T22:22:00.010-04:00

Singin' In The Rain (Mint Royale Remix)- Watch more Videos at Vodpod.

If every rainy day meant dancing with random breakdancing cardboard objects ...then I welcome rainy days with open arms.

Yet I still believe the Gene Kelly will always have a song and dance in my heart for his performance of the musical "Singing In the Rain"...what an awesome movie.

Stuntin on them with the Flu

2009-05-04T00:25:00.006-04:00

pic popsugar.com

So as I gorged myself at my Grandmom's dinner table of round two of second or third helpings of string beans and other wonderful non-"diet friendly" foods. I noticied as I was chewing and reading my fork for another mouth full that there was a faint new taste to the string beans. I couldn't put my "fork on it" but I was like "Yeah, these beans taste extra...something" as I delivered another mouthful....hmmm was it a new seasoning or maybe it was a way she simmered the beans this time. It suddenly dawned on me...those smalls specks that I saw earlier while making my helpings where bacon.....wth. Usually I could care less but these last few days my ears and eyes have been plagued with anything dealing with the Swine Flu. I kinda freaked out some and paused for a hot 3 seconds...saying "Dear God please don't take me now, I just want to enjoy this splendor of food, go on summer vacation, have future gorgeous babies, go fly a kite, and besides I don't have health insurance". My Mom later said she kind of did the same thing, but finished her plate anyways and informed me {even though I knew} that you couldn't get Swine Flu from eating bacon. Later on that day while surfing the net I came across an article on PopSugar.com that mentioned how a company was selling "stylish face masks" (People will always try and make money off of anything...good or bad)...I was like really, a face mask with pictures...why didn't I think of that first.

Oh and yeah I did finish my plate all three times with desert on the side :)

Weezy if You pleaszy

2009-04-30T00:48:00.002-04:00

I have a new respect for Lil Wayne, because I learned so much more about him all within 7 minutes. Elizabeth Haselback or how ever her name is spelled is still an idiot.

It's Not Amazing, UnAmazing

2009-04-29T01:05:00.003-04:00

So I stumbled across the new Kanye West video and I was ......soooo not feeling the video. Usually Mr.West has great music videos for his songs but this one I swear..if I was diagnosed with AHDD it would've kicked in the first 5 seconds. This video was beyond lame and the fact that i couldn't post the shorter version of this song ,I apologize if you watched it before reading this post. I think the NBA commercial that features this song is more pleasant on the eyes than the video. The only portions that were just ok was the few scenes of different landscapes..otherwise it was a waste of film.

It feels like summer breeze

2009-04-28T12:54:00.004-04:00

It's been oh so nice these last few days, that I have become an outdoor whore and have been neglecting my blog. I know its not right, but I have been in the process of finding prospects photo locations, I've taken up jogarun (jogging and running), and getting some personal matters resolved. SO expect better and more amusing things to come. I'm still feeling my latest musical addiction of Classiquai, but I am also feeling Asher Roth and Lady Hawke.

Take a listen to LadyHawke, I know you have heard her music before if you ever found yourself frolicking in through sales bins and racks at stores at malls...the song grew on me like mold on a rock and now its a keeper.

Midnight wants

2009-04-23T00:25:00.006-04:00

Here it is 12:25 am on Thursday morning. I should be sound asleep, but I just had the weirdest yearning for a pair of Doc Martens....yes Doc Martens. I myself even find it a bit peculiar at why I have a craving for these boots, I mean it would be different if fall was on its way but no its clearly almost summer in a few weeks and I want these in my life now. I can see myself wearing these now while the weather is in it's bi-polar state: Doc Martens with certain casual dresses, a pair of jeans with a basic tee, maybe even shorts if I'm daring enough. The amount of clothing options that are running in my head are damn near limit-less....smh.....As I told you before and if you are slow to understanding....I am NOT your typical chic.

I even have been daydreaming about this Alexander Wang knock off by Steve by Steve Madden bag which I prefer over the Alexander Wang one due to the following:

1. It's waaayyy cheaper and affordable, and just as good quality

2. It comes in an array of colors...the pink color had me and I typically hate the color pink

This is the Steven by Steve Madden one above and the Alexander Wang below...now tell me that they don't look the same...with a few small differences...but whatever.

Green I be

2009-04-22T22:58:00.004-04:00

HAPPY EARTH DAY !!!

SO in honor of celebrating Mother Earth, I attempted to continue my "green process" by continuing my duties of recycling and even writing in green. I'm sure she is proud. I even took public transportation today too (even though I take it everyday to work :) )

So yesterday I posted two songs from the Korean group Clazziquai, which I have fallen hard for within the past 24 hours. All day I have been humming their songs in my head to the point that everything else is just a waste to my ear drums. I don't know if its the way that they are able to incorporate jazz, house, lounge, and trip-trop that have my soul craving for more like that 80's crack. So for the next couple of days I will be drowning myself in the scent known as Clazziquai.

(pic: www.solebrother.com - Earth Force Ones)

Music has no boundaries when it speaks to the soul

2009-04-21T22:56:00.003-04:00

From the Korean group Clazziquai....I love the vocals on it as well as the background music as well. If you can get past the language barrier it is a good chill song...if you cant get pass the language try the English verison of there song below, try something new today....it wont hurt, it just make you a better person than what you are.

love xoxo TiffsoYo :)

Unsolved Mysteries of the Food Kind

2009-04-12T21:50:00.004-04:00

( Two posts in one day, I'm on a roll. )

Today my hermano and I had a very interesting conversation which lasted throughout the day about a "thing" that is known in the mystical land of Ronald McDonaldland as Grimace. To those who grew up in the 80's and early 90's I'm sure you remember the Saturday morning or after school cartoons and being bombared with commericals of Ronald McD, the Fry Kids, the Bird chic with pony tails, Nuggets that sang and rode skateboards, and a token group of normal kids shoving their faces with Cheeseburgers and Coke products and unpacking the free plastic toy inside the cardboard castle. My fond memories of the commericals still play in my head today and I kinda miss the times when Ronald McD was real about showing that crime happens everywhere especially in McDonaldland. Like when the Hamburgler would hijack lil Billy's Cheeseburger or Nugget meal and make off until a purple blog named Grimace would clumsly trip and some how spoil Hamburglers plans, and as always Ronald got the credit (smh...taking the dudes shine). So yeah we all knew that each character related to some type of food that was offered at MickeyD's but where in the hell did Grimace fit in? Was he some mutant from a distant land, or maybe a moldly blueberry pie that later evolved and was taken in by Ronald? I have asked other people and all the answers lead to a giant question mark. So I figured I, Tiffso would do a 5 minute research and see if I could find some answers because the American and the rest of the people in the universe need to know gosh-damn it!!

So after a minute or two, I found a few places..wiki, google...etc. And of course they didn't really know either...wth ( >:( ) ...this is like an unsolved mystery. But what I did find out was interesting. The Grimace dude is some dumb purple animal that lived in a cave and at one time was a milkshake thief ....Like I said Ronald kept it real about crime in the world and didn't sugar coat anything..real dude. He even went by the alias of "Evil Grimace", had four arms and would karate chop kids in the throat and steal their milkshakes while the Hamburgler punched them in the stomach and stole the burgers. Yeah that all didn't happen but it sounded great, but they where thieves. Later somehow Grimace made so much grop from stealing and selling the milkshakes to others that he tried being like the Tony Montana of Milkshakes in Ronald McDonald but some ish went down and he lost 2 of his 4 arms. Grimace got shook and became Ronald's lil hoe piece and the rest is history.

The End or is it ?

(Pics: www.thepopcultureaddict.com)

Dancing to the Beat

2009-04-12T21:21:00.004-04:00

BOOMBOX from Ely Kim on Vimeo.

If this doesn't put a smile on your face then your just an old crinkled up fart face. I so want to do something like this with someone, it would be hilarious...any volunteers :)

(Happy Easter/Resurrection Day to all :) )

Tap Dancing Rainbows on my feet

2009-04-11T23:56:00.006-04:00

Ok so I know I have been completely absent from the world of blogging for almost a week...slap on the keystrokes for me. Work has been bananas and I had a small case of my ever revolving quarter life crisis. But yeah, all is slowly going back to where it needs to be. I don't have pics for today but I did make out like a bandit and bought some new shoes to add to my arsenal and boy are they lovely..I can't wait for the weather to warm up so that I can shash shay in them. But in the mean time these are some future prospects that will soon make it to my collection:

Behold and feast your eyes on these beauties

These are by Converse and I first spied them in Urban Outfitters in the Men's department basking in a warm spring glow by the shoe department playing melodies of summer lovin. They come in 2 other color styles but these two are my favs and starting from $64-$70 (pending on other retailers) I think they are a great look to add some "sparkle" to a summer outfit. I could see myself dancing in these in the Frankmusik video of "Three little Words", if you don't know who I'm talking about take a look see below.

I feel like Charlie Brown, but with a cooler sweater

2009-04-08T23:16:00.002-04:00

Today is a blah day, i will update tomorrow...life has been a bit busy. But enjoy a song for the moment :)

Spring came a knocking

2009-04-05T23:21:00.004-04:00

If my life was a music video or a movie this is definitely the opening song I would've picked. Picture it: the morning rays hitting my face, me slowing peering from underneath my blanket, cell phone and zune laying beside me. Blurry eyes trying to focus on the clock across the room and then the covers flipping back over my head for a few more minutes.... Today was gorgeous, if you spent the whole day inside, you definitely missed out on some great weather.

I caught Bangs-itis...but an Xmen cured it for me

2009-04-04T23:03:00.012-04:00

BEHOLD!!! This is what the after effects look like after someone goes in to get "banged"...lol (Mr.B, I couldn't help it)..."Banged" obviously meaning getting bangs. SO I took the jump or should I say cut and got my fringes installed because I felt like I was in a hair rut for the past i don't know how many years. I'm still getting used to it, but I am loving it everyday.

OH!! big news in the cyberspace world for those who may not know...the new Wolverine movie which comes out this May was leaked out onto the net the other day...All I can say is....that it was FREAKIN AWESOME!!! Yes I was one who saw it via somewhere else but it was hot...no volcano molten lava hot with cups of the sun's core hottness sprinkled over it like confetti. The dark circles and bags that were plastered on my face this morning from watching it was well worth it. If you haven't seen it or will be seeing it in May it is definite go see and classic in the making. I won't give much away....unless you ask, BUT I will say is from watching it they need to erase X-Men 1-3 and redo that nonsense. My inner geekness definitely emerged last night because they kept true to the comic series...I believe an imaginary tear of geekiness joy rolled down my face. I now wonder for when it does hit the big screens if they will add extra scenes or anything to make up for the leak. Either way I will still go see the movie then..Oh and stay for the ending of the credits too ... xoxoxxxxo TiffsoYo :)

OK wait wait wait and wait...so I was going to put up a clip to take us all back to the 90's when we all watched the Xmen animated series, which was real hot then. I came across the Japanese opening of the series and watched it for a minute and some change. The whole minute I was like "Man, these Japanese Xmen mean business...like the American version made them look tree huggers that flipped and maybe did damage by just knocking over a fire hydrant. They even had Professor Xavier looking like he was a disabled Power Ranger that could give you the business." Check out both the American and Japanese verison and tell what you think.

My new main squeeze

2009-04-02T00:23:00.007-04:00

::Singing to the tune of T-Pain's "In love with a Stripper::

I'm in love with the Yeezy's they poppin

I'm rocking, they jockin

So in love with the Yeezy's they hot and rockin

Maaannn!! If I could cop a pair of these wonderful works of wearable art you couldn't tell me NATHIN!! not nothing straight NATHIN. Unfortunately, Nike are only producing a limited amount and selling them at select stores for the lush price of $215.oo. I saw a guy on a site (I forgot which) and he was able to get them early and wanted to test drive them on the court. If I saw him I would've Nancy Kerriagan his a** in an all black ninja suit and took them. Yes, I know very violent and if the guy ever came across this blog..that's just how I feel because you are just so damn lucky to have a pair. I wonder if at night they have a beautiful neon sunshine that emits from its side tongue stitching.....huuuhh well I guess they will be an addition to my book of dreams. Until then I will just stare at the screen and drool in the comfort of my room...lol

Oh and I found the guy..his name is Maestro..he's cool and so is his video too..

Maestro Knows - Episode 1 (Nike Air Yeezy) from Maestro Knows on Vimeo.

(pic. Complex magazine)

Favor to Ask

2009-03-31T22:36:00.006-04:00

My friend Thi Chein who I met via Facebook, is a superb photographer who asked me to ask you to help him out with something. He has entered into a contest sponsored by Microsoft called "Name Your Dream Assignment" which will award aspiring photographers a nice amount of dinero to help them reach there dream through photo. His pictures are more than awesome they are a big deal. All I ask if you could spare some of your wonderful time and vote for him. He has an awesome website to that showcases his work, so if you wanna be a believer check out his site and then do him the honor of casting your vote too.

Thi site is called http://www.myslantedvision.com/ and the site to vote is : http://www.nameyourdreamassignment.com/the-ideas/thichien/addiction-powermoneysexdrugs/

(pics: Thi Chein.. www.myslantedvision.com)

Am I Woman or Mouse Woman?

2009-03-31T21:21:00.014-04:00

Curls I had... Even el shorto....never again
And side/center parts have never done me wrong and shoulder length I've done

I'm thinking about doing something different to my hair, I asked some friends ideas or thoughts on the subject because hair is a serious matter. I do want to continue growing it out,but at the current moment I feel like I can't really do much with it but move the part around, add a random braid somewhere..etc. Some ideas I even contemplated which is definitely unlike me was adding....wait for it wait for it..extentions/or a weave..yess I know gasp, but a tasteful one, not one from around the block at some All you can find store and is fifty feet long. Color was also an option but I would want it darker rather than lighter because highlights and all that is too much maintenance and we are in a WHAT....recession yal. So if you have any wondrous ideas drop a comment or two or four.

Option 1: Even though I had bangs a few years ago, a more of a blunt cut this time possibly

After doing this, I leaning more towards the bangs so really no other options as I envisioned, but who knows I may not even go through with it come later this week, we shall see.

(pic. Vogue Italia)

Have You Seen My Childhood..its coming to a theater near you

2009-03-30T23:56:00.004-04:00

OMGOODNESS!! I lovvveeed this book and I even have the t-shirt. I was so the little boy back in my young days of pony tails, l.a. gears, and acid washed jeans. A movie in which I can re-live my childhood for and hour and a half...I will definitely be up in some ones movie theater when this comes out.

**Pictures are coming soon too

And Like A Phoenix I Start Anew Again

2009-03-29T22:52:00.009-04:00

Not exactly a picture of a Phoenix, but I liked her outfit and it was colorful and it reminded me of spring fresh colors...and she has a Marc by Marc Jacobs bag :)
Hello world, what can I say this weekend was a bit on the slump side. I mean there were a few highlights...I visited my inner groupie preteen side for the first time when I saw, waved and received a wave back from Mr.Jamie Foxx ( I even squealed...that will be a first and a last unless I see Pharrell or am given a Chanel Caviar Bag..lol), and that I hung out and did a smidget of shopping with my cuzo "Kan" on Saturday. But besides that I felt like a piece of grey matter walking the streets in search of something to inspire or just get my blood flowing for something different. So Saturday kinda ended on a whomp whomp status...but low and behold on Sunday I awoke to a beautiful email on my Facebook page from a good buddy of mind named "P" and some new friends he introduced me to. After a few messages back in forth and all, it left me in a good spot. Lets just say we "P" and my new amigos plan on making some moves but that will be presented later, a definite future post. :)

SO to end my definite lazy and uplifting Sunday, I did what I do best and what made me happy...watch my Asian drama, did a few sketches, chatted with a few friends (which helped perked me...I heart my friends), enjoyed hot cups of tea, listened to music (duh), and looked at some websites. I actually can't wait for Monday to come, just so I can start this weekend off on a good foot.

I was having a Bjork music moment today...if you don't know who she is as Mr.T would say "I pity the fool"..lol.. I heart Bjork been a fan since junior high, she is not for everyone but for one thing her videos are always on point and will always keep you guessing because she is the epitome of the phrase "Expect the unexpected"

(pics: thesatoralist.com)

Say No Because I said so and it's healthy, will help reduce global warming, stop animal cruelty, feed the homeless, make you a better person, ...etc.

2009-03-27T22:27:00.008-04:00

Today and I mean as of March 27, 2009, all people from the age 0f 3 to 150 years old should be forbidden, banned, and any other "no-like" adjective should no longer for all that is good say the word "Swagger" or any of its related terms...so Swagg, swagga, swaggtacular, swaggtastic, swagga on, swagga-errific, swagger jacking, swaggalicous...etc. is no longer allowed to spill from the two lips that you where born with. Why? should you ask, well I will give you some reasons on why:

TiffsoYo's 5 Reasons to Ban/Retire the word "Swagger"

1. Today I saw a man who was probably in the age bracket of 48-55 wearing a tan hoodie with the word Swagg airbrushed in a array of colors.....wth...Who's kids lied to their Pop and told them he looked cool and hip. You are setting him up to get a variety of stares ranging from the raised eye brow all the way to snickers. Don't set up your family, love them.

2. It's completely over used for everything that has no relation to a person's sense of style...Ex. (true story) I heard it used in this way " Man ! this pizza is swagtastic !" ...WHAT!! did I hear the record scratch and skip and heads snap back to the point of wip lash...yes you read write...I heard that exact sentence leave the tongue of a stranger..and they were serious with this statement...Let's all take a moment now to shake our heads in shame to allow such a word to succumb to such miss usage of poor grammar.

3. Ryan Seacrest. Need I say more.

4. It's found it's way to the country music genre.... "Hopped up out the bed yaw, turn my swaggg on, dusted off my cowboy boots and said what's up.."

5. According to my brother Civil War veterans are using it.

So yeah as of today March 27, 2009 we all should make an effort if not already to reduce and later reuse in 5 years to come to stop with the word use of Swagg. Like I said it will help fight against global warming, save the rainforests of South America, help re-freeze the polar ice caps, get you a signifcant other or make your current relationship better, tone your body and give you abs, clear acne, fight against crime, and just make you better person that everyone will love.

** I think its ok to play a few songs that contains the word but eventually we will need to play them at a minimum just so we can enforce this new rule.

Merry Christmas Mr.Lawrence - FYI

2009-03-26T10:56:00.003-04:00

I can not get this song out of my head for the love of all things that are ....are....something good. Take a listen it's really good, definitely a dance in the mirror type song, because I don't have the guts to do a full out choreography on the streets yet.

Hump Day

2009-03-25T23:25:00.015-04:00

We and others who lost our VIP status seating because of the over booking of seats.

Wednesday was an ok day, nothing out of the ordinary except for the fact that it started off to a good start at around 1:15 am. I alil phone call from someone unexpected, but it definitely was a nice short call in which I got two song dedications which definitely caused me to blush and giggle like a pre-teen. After hitting the bed to regain my full 8 hours of sleep, I did the typical which is watch my morning dosage of Maury and then off to work. Earlier last week I came up on some free tickets to a pre-screening of "A Haunting in Connecticut" which didn't come out until this Friday. So I met up with my good friend Jamal to go feel like VIP status at the Ritz, but unfortunately our time of glistening in VIP status was quickly extinguished because they over booked the seating...lames.

How could they turn us down...I guess they saw that stash of food in my bag..lol

Oh well that is what the Internet is for...SIKE SIKE..lol.. I do NOT promote watching movies on the net because they are fuzzy........and against the law..lol.

OK....I know I have been slacking on the outfit photos, but have no fear I will produce some this week. Work has been a bit hectic, but they are coming :)

Here is some new music for the mean time: I let my kid* Cheza randomly pick a song and this is what she chose...open your mind, close your eyes and see

*I don't have a kid that I birthed, but one that I purchased and ordered that I named Cheza Box Moore. She is my 3rd electronic Baby or E-baby, so if you ask me if I have kids, the answers is yes..I have a small tribe of 4 Ebabies who I love all like I laid in the delivery room of Bestbuy and popped out from my Visa card.

Ms. Nicole Richie

2009-03-24T22:04:00.008-04:00

Nicole Richie is gracing the cover of Black Book magazine's April cover, and honestly I'm not to pumped about it. Don't get me wrong I have always liked (Yeah I said it)Ms.Richie from the time she was coming out in the lime light as Paris Hilton's side kick,to her losing weight, and other "wacked out" Hollywood hay days. But I feel like this look is being recycled by sooo many people. I mean I'm all about reusing, recycling, recession-living or what not but come on. I think from Lady Gaga, Ciara, Beyonce (who needs to go on vaca for a while), and probably some more have done the "futuristic/80's pop/half cyborg" look so many times in the last few months its becoming overly repetitive and predictable. Quit swagga-jacking/copying and pasting/bitin/and sweatin each other become a lil more original...just alil please.

Don't take it as me "hating"...Oh no I love Ms.Ritchie, I just want the best out of everyone. My torch still burns bright for her because besides all of her personal hoopla I have always liked her style even if it was through the help of Rachel Zoe. I preferred her over any of the "It girls" of her time. I also think she is hilarious, she made the "Simple Life" funny because she was the main one causing the mischief or had some funny catch phrase or comeback. Also can you also believe that she is pregnant again while these picks where taken...wowza!

(pics:Bbook.com)

I'll Pass on the Extra Butter on the Popcorn, I need to Fit in MY Valentino Dress

2009-03-23T01:29:00.003-04:00

All I can say is, who would like to accompany me to this? If your going to be in the business of fashion or any career/subject for that matter you need to know it's roots to succeed.

Love,Sex, & Magic

2009-03-23T00:28:00.009-04:00

Woowza! I am definitely feeling this video, from the outfits, the the dancing choreography (is it really dancing, either way I like it). Oh so sexy, and JT is looking very tasty. I actually like this version compared to the Madonna and JT version.

I can't but help see chics trying to find tops like CiCi's one piece and rocking them this summer more so as an outfit of sum sort. I'm actually for it, just make sure if you opt to do something like that to be worn either during the day time hours or late night el clubo scene please do it with class and have a real friend there in the process who will tell you if its a hit or miss. And let me re-iterate when I mean to wear outside I mean with a bottom ( jeans, shorts, pants..etc) on for those that thought I meant just wear outside like your going straight to the beach...if I saw you do that on the street I would slap you and yell at you in a friendly loving way. Later as the weather progress I will do style segments of putting certain pieces together for this. But in the mean time if your on the hunt one reasonable place to hit up is American Apparel. I like to venture to this store because they offer basic tees, hoodies, leggings, dresses, sweats and in a plethora of colors for both women and men. If not really your place to venture of course places like Asos and Victoria's Secret swim wear collection offer one pieces.

(photo: American Apparel)

So Good I May Lick the Screen

2009-03-22T22:44:00.000-04:00

Top: Givenchey sandals, Nine West Kentaro, Donna Karen Sculptured Blazer, Nine West Ciraco, Banana Republic drop waist dress, Mocs with Studs (DIY), mmmunt denim circle dress, Ninewest Jenicca, Matthew Williamson Cropped Blazer, See by Chloe tote, Nine West Rusty, Lanvin Patterned Shoes and Clutch)

Excuse me while I wipe the drool from the side of my mouth. This summer I'm all for color ( as everyone else should be too), skirts, blazers, and my slowly growing obsession of shoes and bags. I love the heat and can't wait to say "Deuces" to my winter clothes and "Hola Mami" to my spring and summer attire. Please bring on the heat and all of its wonderful glory.

As the weather battles itself on how it feel...you can't but notice how everything and I mean EVERYTHING is ready for a continuous and steady flow of warm weather. Case in point Rita's Water Ice proudly opened its doors the other day to welcome in Spring, unfortunately mother nature was not feeling it and left people standing for "Mystery" flavor and Cherry water ice with cool breezes and light flurries smacking them in the face like "Ahhh Haa" (I was one of them (lol)).

But yeah retail stores, magazines, television, even nature (I'm a believer of when Robins appear Spring is here and it should be warm, something I was taught in Elementary school) have been forcing us to want a consistent flow of warm weather. But any hoo, you can't help but not to walk and browse on the new prospect looks/ fashions that we will be wearing come late spring and summer. Even for my soft love of sneakers, have you not been watching how Nike's line of SB shoes have been very appealing lately..I mean those Nike Melbourne Gold Rails had a beautiful golden glow and angel babies playing the harps around them....Huhhh.

(photos: Nine west.com, pixie market.com, net-a-porter.com, Banana Republic.com, Photo bucket-pic#2)

Once for me and once for someone new

2009-03-21T00:54:00.017-04:00

LOVE SHUFFLE

So tonight as I stayed in, yeah boring Tiff-so ended Friday the boring way. I didn't welcome the first day of Spring as I envisioned it...Smiling ear to ear in the warm sunlight, a soft Philly pretzel shalacked with both spicy and yellow mustard in one hand and a free Rita's water ice in the other. Instead there was a balled up fist tucked inside my jacket pocket and in the other a new tube of Blistex lip balm. Spring had welcomed me with harsh cold winds and a slight case of chapped lips. So after a tiring day of work I figured I was going to spend the remainder of my day planted in my room playing catch up on my Asian dramas. Yes, for those who don't know me real well I love no I am addicted to Asian Dramas. Something about them can beat out any drama/ soap opera American TV has to offer ( but that is another post to be discussed).

SO, as I watched the Japanese drama "Love Shuffle" (which is amazing), the characters made a point that kind of hit me while I was brushing my teeth and kinda reminded me of the "Season, Reason, Lifetime" poem. It made me think of the people that I have come across in my life and how their influence has helped shaped and molded me to the person that stands before you. I believe if anything when you are born you are given some personality, but through out time it's a mix of the people and your environment that makes you who who are. For example, I thank my best friend who I will call A* for exposing me to new genres of music. It was because of her I believe got me to venture outsides the box of what "Black people listen to". She was the only black kid that I knew in seventh grade who listened to Marilyn Manson, Korn, Nirvana, and Bjork. She listened to rap and all but could care less about it. I believe she had a strong influence besides a few other people, for my thirst of music. I can say that if you ever ventured onto my music library you may be blown away from what I have. But that's just one example, I'm sure if you really sat down and thought about it ,what can you say that you have learned or experienced from a particular person that you know. It doesn't have to be something big we all affect each other in different ways, and this can even be further stretched out to strangers that you have come across in your travels. For those who I do consider friends, acquaintances, strangers, even those who I am not fond of I would like to take this time to say "Thank you". Thank you for playing a part in my on going development . Now, if you where to take it up a notch what imprint do you think you left on people? [ cue in dramatic music: Din Din Diiiiinnnn: ...lol]

The musical selection for today comes from the group Earth, Wind and Fire with their song Fantasy which happens to be the opening main theme to the series "Love Shuffle". I have always liked this song more so for the different range in vocals and the last part of the song with the high note. From listening to the actual lyrics it is definitely a perfect theme for the series and even for this post...no? And the commercial for the series love shuffle if your interested to watch it go to (http://www.mysoju.com/)

(pic, wiki.d-addicts.com/Love_Shuffle)

Am I still stuck In your head?

2009-03-20T12:33:00.027-04:00

Balenciaga RTW Fall 07

Usually when most people wake up in the morning the first thing that comes to mind is to go pee or hit the snooze button for an extra 5 or 10 minutes of sleep. This morning when my eyes greeted the sunlight the only that came to mind was this Hurley dress and the Balenciaga-esque blazer I saw the other day in a vintage store. I mean for a good 10 minutes I laid there day dreaming about how I should've smacked myself for not making that purchase. You see the old non-budget Tiffso would've done it, but I'm trying to pay off some things as a "resolution" for 2009. HOWEVER, my philosophy has always been this as well: Sleep on it for 24 hours and if its still parading and having break dancing parties in your mind go back for it. SOooo, I think I may risk having my pockets being on cotton status for a few days just to quench that thirst. No worries though all my bills are paid on time and more than the minimum. :)

I think it will be a good look for now (minus the fur trim) because the weather is still trying to get its self together while transitioning from Winter to Spring. I love a good structured blazer than can be worn with jeans, a skirt, or whatever. It's definitely a new way of changing it up from the typical windbreaker or heavy spring jackets.

(pics, style.com)

So Nice and So Right

2009-03-18T00:22:00.002-04:00

SOoo, today was a great day for oh so many reasons:
1. Finished and processed my taxes ( how I count the days of stalking the mail man everyday until I receive that wondrous check with my name typed in its Times New Roman font with my name on it)
2. Got some extra funds in the el banko so my pockets are no longer sitting on cotton
3. It was 60 plus degrees outside
4. Went downtown and to South St. to meet up with my beautiful friend Ty
5. I ate octopus for the first time, and I loved it !!

I think every year especially when the weather breaks, and the weather is over 50 degrees I fall back in love....with Philly. Like how Carrie had a relationship with her city, I too have the same relationship with my city. Something about when the weather gets warmer it seems Philly comes to life. I could go on and on about it.. I think from the staple "Philly Summer Diet" (Philly pretzels and water ice w/ fruit chunks), to the free concerts throughout the city, the smell of BBQ grills, going to the various parks and hanging out on the benches, open fire hydrants sprayin the neighborhood kids to cool off..etc...uhhh I heart my city. Even though its an ongoing love/hate relationship it definitely has my heart inside of it.

While hangin with Ty who I've come to realize may be my shopping counter part, I bought a few items from this vintage store we hit up on South St. .I'm "Supposed" to be watching my spending..more so cutting back but it's an addiction. I found two blazers which I didn't get but may go back for (one reminds me of a wacked out but oh so Tiff-ish Balmain jacket..I think I will go back for), but made out like a bandit with some items for the summer. A cute cropped 80's tee, some bracelets and some canvas slip-ons (and I only paided five dollores for (I spelled it this way for a reason)) which will be used for a DIY project...can't wait.

Ohhh! and for my music segment for the day to hopefully open you to some new tunes to play or re-play if you know about this artist ..it is the wonderful Japanese group Nujabes...some of you may of heared them on the anime show Samurai Champloo (which is more adult themed yet great to watch). They have some awesome stuff, if you like chill type music, jazz, a rap overlay like Common-esque type stuff every once in a while then you will definately like them..if not it never hurts to just listen and try. So check out the video and enjoy.

A Day in History

2009-03-17T22:18:00.000-04:00

Hello Lover

Hello Good people and I would like to say "Welcome/Okaeri/Ni Hao/insert any other language" to my blog "A Diamond in Clothes Racks". This is my very first blog ever and I hope it becomes a special selection in your favorites tab. I can tell you off hand that this wont be the typical blog, because if you knew me I am not the typical person. I'm one that is hard to describe and define, so be prepared for whenever you visit that you will leave here with a new added wrinkle in your brain. I hope to inspire and maybe even entertain you as possible. I encourage you to leave comments because I love them..whether they are comments of love and encouragement or filled with hate, keep them coming because I know that those are my biggest fans wanting for me to push harder.

OooHhh!!! And Happy St. Patty's Day to all my Irish people out there too :)