Solange: Stillness is The Move Song

Tonight is the much-anticipated Solange concert! I am excited to hear all the songs from her Sol-Angel album, which is my favorite one so far, and "Losing You". On You Tube this morning I came across this song, which I think is quite good.

Solange Knowles: Losing You Music Video

As a fan of Solange Knowles for her authenticity and love for fashion, art, and music, I am happy to say that I finally got tickets to see her in concert! Last time she performed in this city, the tickets sold out in a day! Here's is her very true to form video, "Losing You". It was taped in Cape Town, South Africa.

Lupe Fiasco: B* Bad video

This is why I love Lupe Fiasco's music. It has a message that actually makes you think.

Lupe Fiasco - Bitch Bad from Gil Green on Vimeo.

Design House: Marimekko

All because of Google, I delightfully discovered Marimekko today. Apparently, the design house had SJP donning its bright and vivacious wares on Sex and the City. As I perused through the clothes and interior design, some of the products looked familiar to me. And by doing a bit more research I found that not only do they sell their products in multiple brick and mortar clothing stores, but one of these stores includes Anthropologie. It's one of my favorite shops and also a previous place of employment. Not only was Anthro a blissful memory of working days and a blissful past time, Anthro is also a place of artful expression and unique finds, such as Marimekko!

From the Marimekko Converse Collection

Pic Credit: http://us.marimekko.com/

Pic Credit: http://usstore.marimekko.com/apparel/women.asp

New Songs

Red Cafe & Ryan Leslie feat. Rick Ross  "Fly Together"



Here's the instrumental, which is quite good.



Other New Songs:
Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris "We Found Love"

Drake "Headlines"




This isn't new, but it's too good to not be included.
Sade "By Your Side" Remix by Cottonbelly
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The Hunt for EVCO {pron. ee-vee-cee-oh}

My hunt for Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (or for what I've suitably dubbed- EVCO) began shortly after watching a you tube video. Just yesterday, I found myself you tubing videos on healthy hair when I stumbled upon some advice to use coconut oil for healthier hair.

Because I like to have good reason for all I endeavor, I did my research. It turns out that coconut oil- virgin and certifiably organic, unrefined, unbleached etc. etc.- has incredible health benefits due to its lauric acid and other properties.

As a reminder for those of you who may not be current on nutrition facts, lauric acid is found in a mother's breast milk. It contains many of the nutrients that help newborns fight disease and boost their development. For adults the product should be outstanding used topically for skin and hair, as well as for easing infections and chronic illnesses when eaten raw or used in cooking certain foods.

It only took 3 hours for me to find it. First stop- Wal-Mart. After perusing through the pharmacy aisles, I asked a salesperson who barely spoke English and apparently thought I meant cocoa butter. Then, I asked the lady at the pharmacy counter if they had it. She mumbled something about having big bottles but now only having little bottles. I scanned the rows she had pointed to row-by-row. Nothing.

Next stop was Trader Joe's. I walked down every aisle, and still nothing. The third place I tried was a Caribbean/African foods store. At least it offered three types of coconut water and four brands of coconut milk. And when I had to GPS a GNC, I came across a Whole Foods. And there it was! In fact there were two different brands to choose from. It was a lovely moment. Lesson: If all else fails for extra virgin anything, check Whole Foods.

Since I have been using the product, for three hours to be exact, it has made my skin smooth and shiny. Plus, my hair is no longer dry and it is full of life! Good job EVCO! Good job!

Publicity Stunt, Anyone?

Let's be real: Kanye West's outburst was a four-tiered publicity stunt. Taylor Swift increased her fan base because now everyone feels badly for her. Kanye West increased his publicity because now everyone is checking his website for an apology. Beyonce increased her publicity because now everyone is you tubing her "Single Ladies" video to see what exactly Kanye was talking about. And lastly, MTV has also increased its usual VMA buzz because not only was there the MJ Tribute, but the even more talked about Kanye West outburst happened as well. As always, Mr. West's usual verbal diarrhea during live events has taken control over the mainstream and tugged at the average entertainment consumer's heart strings. (And, yes, it has misguided fans' attention away from Janet's prowess of performance.) The celebrities seem up in arms about Kanyeezy's upstage, but I'm sure in a month they'll be back in his producer-rapper true talent grille. They know he sells records. Fans, too, know we love his tracks. Kanye has conviction and gumption; he exhibits - at times inappropriately- what many people don't have the heart to. So, snaps to Kanye for not disappointing us on that end. Three cheers to the accomplished Taylor Swift for being able to muster through that small trauma. A sardonic clap to Beyonce for covering up her pure glee at Kanye's vote by letting Taylor share her diatribic spotlight. And thanks to MTV for always delivering on publicity stunts for writers and critics and celebs and fans to mull over. Publicity stunt or the usual celeb vying for a spotlight? Either way, mission accomplished by all.