Is Young Money Still Low Budget?

Nicki Minaj's New Video was not at all what I expected. While the idea of the video was pretty cool, it was poorly delivered. In fact the only thing I liked about the video is the male lead, who also plays in Tyler Perry's "Why Did I Get Married?" The video would probably have been better if the budget was a little higher but it is a recession. Hopefully, by her next video Nicki will have a little more money in the bank, and it will look a little more professional.

Life's Hard....

Hello Blogger Fans,

I know that it's been a very long time....but the big apple has been holding me captive. Also I have had some personal things going on in my life. But all is better now and mending with time. Thank you for your patience.

Catching Up

Hello Blog Lovers!!!

I am so sorry it's been soo long, but I'm in the big apple!! I needed some time to adjust. I have so much to tell you guys, and pictures to post. I plan to update my New York posts tomorrow. Also, I will not be blogging as often as I use to, but I will be posting my weekly journals from class-which will detail my explorations of the city. O, but don't think I've stopped writing! I am still blogging for two magazines right now. Check me out!

1.http://artemisksu.wordpress.com/

2. http://uhurumag.blogspot.com/

How did you bring the New Year in? What are your New Year's Resolutions or Goals?

College Students-We Need You!!!

Hello and Happy New Year's Eve Blog Lovers!!!

I just wanted to share a really short survey with you guys. A company I am affiliated with called University Chic is looking for some input from female college students, from all over the world. We would like you to click on the link below, and fill out the 2 minute survey. After you are done, please post a comment below, with your first name or nick name so that I can send a list in to the company. Don't forget that last part, because you would be helping me win a $25 gift card to Victoria's Secret Pink.

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VGSQQNZ

Thanks!

Some Holiday Cheer!

Ok since I know I won't be on the computer at all tomorrow. I thought I'd stop in and wish you all a very happy holiday. Remember that this is not, the time to worry about what you get or what toys to buy the kids. This is a time to show your loved ones you care, and that you will always be there. Take the time to call a friend or family member from out of town, give personal notes or cards, or make special gifts for those you love. Believe me it is the thought that counts, I would rather a card made with love, than an expensive gift any day. I hope tomorrow is wonderful for you all, and you receive everything your heart desires!!!

My crazy playlist-my top 20 shuffle list...

So fellow blogger Melanie has tagged in me in this cool new blog trend. You put your Ipod or MP3 player on shuffle. And list the first 20 songs-artists on your list. Here's my list:

1. Lupe Fiasco-American Terrorist

2. John legend-Take Me Away

3. Chris Brown- I wanna Be

4. Nivea-Complicated

5. J. Holiday-Suffocate

6. Solange- God Given Name

7. Plies-Bust it Baby(Remix)

8. Chris Brown-Fallen Angel

9. John Legend-This Time

10. J.Holiday and Trey Songz-Bed

11. Chris Brown and Keri Hilson-Superhuman

12. Avril Lavigne- Girlfriend remix

13. John Legend-Cross the Line

14. John Legend- It's Over

15. The Dream-I love your girl

16. Mariah Carey-Bye Bye

17. Lil Wayne-Your Nasty

18. Britney Spears-Can't Make you Love Me

19. John Legend and Brandy-Quickly

20. Jay-Z- Death of Auto-Tune

Now I'm tagging the followers below....tell me what's on your playlist:

Kat at My Downlow Life

Dee at Diary of a Broke College Student

KP at Ambition is The New Black

And also check out Melanie's List

Start Posting!!!!!

Disclaimer

I know that this is suppose to be a fashion related blog. However it is called the Life and Times of a Fashion Diva(I'm the diva!), so pleezzze don't mind the random craziness!!! Because hey that's what my life consists of.

Young Money Everywhere!

Now as if Lil Wayne wasn't in every video and on every song, as a solo artist. He has now turned all of his young money artist's into mini clones! Don't get me wrong each artist is very talented on their own...

1. Drake- Was nominated for a grammy without actually releasing an album. And he made videos for songs off of his mix tape.

2. Nicki Minaj-Has showed people that female MC's can be naked and talented at the same time.

3. Lloyd- Well he's been gone for a while, and I'm just happy his sexy self is back!

4. Lil Wayne(The mix tape king)- well let me be honest, I respect that he can make stupid songs hot, but I feel like if I were to listen to him on a regular basis, I would have to be addicted to some type of drug.

....but all of young money together will get old real soon, I mean we saw what happened to Cash Money right?

How could mankind stoop so low?

The picture to the right was posted on US magazine.com, as a apart of their Celebrity babies of 2009. This is a photograph of Heidi Klum and her third chid with her husband Seal. However the picture is not the focus point of this blog, but instead the ignorant comments it received.

Here are some comments people posted in response to this picture:

"There is nothing miraculous about babies and they are not gifts from god. All forms of animials have offspring--it is just nature. And yes, the baby is not very good looking, some babies are ugly, but they change as they older. But, this picture of her with this black baby is very unsettling."

"Heidi aint got NO respect at all for herself. tHAt low life tramp will sleep with ANYTHIng and I do mean ANYTHING, look at Seal. That shows just how low women like Heidi will stoop." Her Husband Seal is a black man.

"I'd have to agree with "anon", not the cutest kid of a mixed race, but then again Kimora's little boy I think wasn't cute in the first few months of life. He's adorable now! We'll just have to see(fingers crossed)"

Another ignorant reader in response to the comment above."some of these (he meant biracial) babies are cute while others are absolutly hideous and unnatural. it's evidence that society is on the decline."

I have never been so hurt in my life, not only were these comments ignorant, rude, and disrespectful. They were just all out racist, I never knew that you could be filled with so much hate that you would talk about a baby like this. I though that we had made progress by electing a black president, but I see we still have so much more hatred to live through. Guys, I was so upset at this I immediately commented back to the people showing them how ignorant they were. I mean free speech is one thing, but slandering is another! Bloggers, please tell me why can't we all just get a long?

To see all of the comments...click on the link below.

http://www.usmagazine.com/celebritynews/photos/babies-of-the-year-2009-2009412/5471

Just in case you thought that shaved head was your idea....

Meet "Queen Kelis", the originator. I know, I know get over it. But the more and more I see those wanna be fashion icons(I will not say her name). I get sad because nobody ever mentions that well, Kelis was doing it 5 years ago.

Somtimes I love her, Sometimes I love her not...

O, good old New York. Home of Lady Liberty and the fashion capital of the world. I want you so bad I can taste you, and I am in so much anticipation of our spring tryst together I can hardly focus on finals......but life keeps getting in the way of our love.

-Yes, I wrote a love poem to New York. Why? Because, it seems to me that fate may not want me to make it there this January. First I and my academic record had to go under review(my advisor told me not to worry about this.) But after that minor hold up, now I've just found out my finances are lacking. I have realized that when I get to New York City, I will be beyond broke. Which is where you loyal readers come in, I am passing the collection plate to you guys. I have posted a donation button above this post, please donate any amount you can afford. I will greatly appreciate, and the favor will be returned if need be.

Where did all the black men go?!?

In recent news, the public has been very mad at golf great Tiger Woods. Why you ask? Well there's two reason's.

1. He has allegedly cheated on his wife with at least 10 women.

2. His wife, and all of his mistresses are not black.

***I have personally refrained from the conversation of inter-racial dating because it is very controversial, and I for one have never had anything against a man or woman dating outside their race. However, the black female population are angry because all of the good men are being taken by other races. But, I've always thought of it this way, both of my grandparents are bi racial and if it wasn't for that I wouldn't be the same person I am today.***

I HAVE NEVER SWAYED ON MY BELIEF, THAT PEOPLE SHOULD LOVE WHO THEY WANT TO LOVE NO MATTER THE RACE. BUT TODAY I ACTUALLY GOT ANGRY WHEN I REALIZED HOW MANY SUCCESSFUL BLACK MEN HAVE GIVEN UP ON BLACK WOMEN. IT LEAVES ME TO THINK, WILL I HAVE TO GIVE UP ON BLACK MEN AS WELL?!

-----check out the link below to find out what made me so angry, and tell me how this made you feel?

http://www.afieldnegro.com/photos.html

Would you like to be published?!?

The magazine I work for is currently looking for poets and artists to submit their work. The magazine is a campus based publication, but we are accepting submissions from all over. If you are interested, please send your work to: kentuhuru@gmail.com

In the meantime......

uhurumag.blogspot.com

Holiday Cheer

Image via Wikipedia

As a child I loved the holidays, having the housed filled with the sweet aroma's of my Grandma's cooking. Helping to decorate the tree, and of course the presents! But what do I miss most of all about my childhood holidays? The family time! I can remeber like it was yestereday staying up all night drinking egg nog and eating cookies with my Dad, as we watched The Santa Claus(my fav christmas movie!) on repeat. And watching the enjoyment my Grandmother had, as me and my cousins helped decorate.

---This year however is different, actually holidays haven't been the same since I became a teenager. So, this year I set out to make a christmas resolution---To spend as much simple quality time with my loved ones as possible. Who know's maybe me and my Dad will crack open some egg nog and cookies.

Website Roundup

For your shopping needs:

http://my.blastoffnetwork.com/bruby

(Go to this website if you want black friday deals all year round, sign up for a free membership and explore the virtual mall....plus find out about how you can get cash back!!!)

For your internship search:

http://ow.ly/xdJl (a free listing of fashion internships)

http://www.ed2010.com/ (complete guide to finding your magazine dream job: internships, advice, and scholarships)

For your reading pleasures:

http://www.uhurumag.blogspot.com/

Friend Spot:Brittnie Darnell Goins(:

Britt!!! Lol,always crazy always fun. When I found out my college roommate's name was Brittnie too, I knew that I was in for a very crazy freshmen year. We laughed, we cried, and experienced so much together in one school year that we chose to stay together for the next year. Although that actually didn't work out as well(being together all the time caused a rift), I still care so much for my former roommate and enjoy every moment we spend together. Sidebar: This lady may not consider her self fashion savvy, but she is known for having the flyest kicks! I swear I use to try to steal half of them, but her feet were bigger than mines!!!

1.Name: Brittnie Goins

2.Occupational/Career Goal:I currently work at at retirement home but im working on becoming a nurse

3. Favorite Color: Green is my fav color......but u already knew that

4.Do you Consider yourself fashion savvy? No i am not fashion savvy but i wish i was

5.Style Icon: I have no style icon but i do like the girly boyish style i think thats cool

6.Favorite Clothing Line or Designer: Well i have not currently found a designer that tickles my fanny

7.Style/Wardrobe Must Have:Jeans and shoes are a wardrobe must-have for me (she forgot to add, a cool graphic tee with shoes that match perfectly!)

8. Never Leave Home Without It: I will never leave home without chapstick

9. Words to live by: I have too many words to live by

The Great Internship Search...

In preparation for my journey to NYC I have been tirelessly applying for internships. I have even worked out a way to get credit for my internship(even though I am technically not suppose to take one for credit yet), just so I can get a internship at a magazine. However I have nothing to show for my hard work.

---Besides playing phone tag with Liz Claiborne, and 2 interviews with Rodale Inc.(a magazine publisher), nothing has happened. I feel like I am running out of internships to apply for-at least in the fashion magazine realm.

I am also interested in Fashion PR, should I apply for PR internships as well?

Everything with a label on it should not be bought.

Dior Rain Boots

Plastic and patent leather, Dior, $440

Now don't get me wrong, I absolutely love Dior's accessories!!! I actually list it as one of my favorite fashion houses(labels). However, I can't bring myself to buy rain boots for $440!!! Yes, they are cute, and yes they are made with patent leather. But it is not real leather, which means these boots will probably work just as well as the boots I purchased from Kmart. SO, the moral of this story, is sometimes you are just paying for the label....be careful because brand names don't make you stylish.

New York, New York!!!!

As I try to finish out this horrid semester in Kent, Ohio with good enough grades, I contemplate a new beginning. If you didn't know, I will be spending all next semester in New York City for school and hopefully an internship! And as I scheduled my classes, and completed my first internship interview...I realized NYC is right around the corner. Now I will admit, this will not be your normal study abroad trip, and for some people going to New York for a semester is no big deal. But for me, someone who grew up in an urban gutter of Ohio, it's huge!! People I grew up with dream of babies and taking on a management position...some maybe even doctor's and lawyers. But I have never heard anyone in my hometown say they wanted to move to New York and write for a fashion magazine(Or maybe they left already:)

----And in honor of my NYC days to come, I will be starting a countdown(an actual timer is posted on the side of this blog.) Along with that I will be posting as much info on preparing for the Big City and finding an internship as possible.