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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

::9.29.09::LDL BDAY::


Hello Friends....Today is a VERY SPECIAL DAY...It is my BIRTHDAY!!! And boy do I have sooo much to share!!! This past weekend I celebrated my birthday in Chicago with two of my besties, one of my sisters, and my fiance....and it was such a fabulous time. Today I wanted to share my day with my nieces and nephews....I decided to just simply share my photos because I usually don't share a lot of personal things on here...so here is a sneak peak!!

Partying at the ROOF...on the roof of the Wit Hotel

Singing Happy Birthday w/ my nieces n nephews...

My wonderful cake!!!

Before Dinner
The Wit Hotel in Chicago....a FANTASTIC HOTEL....

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

::Knowledge is Power::Health Care Bill::

"It is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves"
(c)Francois De La Rochefoucauld

With that said...I am doing my part to educate my readers! Below you will find the link to the Health Care Reform Bill in PDF form. The second link is to the Health Care reform website to help explain the bill in more clear terms. Whether for or against...never form an opinion without being well informed. The bill is 1018pgs so I will try to find some guides or key points to post at a later time.

Please don't hide behind the fact that "you're young" or "this doesn't affect you", because everything your government does affects you...both now and later...don't give up your voice by choosing to be ignorant...

"The only medicine for suffering, crime, and all the other woes of mankind, is wisdom"
(c)Thomas Huxley


::Fall into Fun::

This Fall, Fall into Fun with these cutesy must-haves. Thanks to Net-a-Porter.com I had a Fall make-believe shopping spree and this is what I bought: TIBI Silk Beaded Dress $595- Autumn 2009 is all about pops of color...so don't Fall into the background with drab choices..keep it fun and fresh with this TIBI yellow dress!
Preen Hound Power Dress $1,120- If I had one wish, I'd wear Houndstooth print EVERYDAY! This Preen dress can be dressed up or dressed down to keep it versatile for all seasons to come.
Christian Louboutin Miss 120 platform ankle boots $1,075 - Staple Item...if you can afford them...for me...the jury is still out on my wallet...but once the verdict is in...hopefully in my favor...these are a pair of booties that will stay around for a long,long, time!


DOMA Cropped washed-leather biker jacket $630 - This season is all about the jacket...preferably leather. The leather jacket has come a long way from Rocker Chic, now it's being paired with fun, flirty peices for a whole new look.





ADAM Cashmere-blend cutout dress $495- I am in love with this dress! Chic and Simple, and yet so daring at the neckline. Not everyone can pull this off but I'm sure my lady readers will do me proud! Fantastico!
Tomorrow we explore these looks...for less!!!



Tuesday, September 22, 2009

::LDL Annoyance::Plaxico Edition::



Plaxico sentenced to TWO YEARS IN PRISON! Does this annoy anyone else?? Someone please agree with me...let's explore...

"Burress, a nine-year veteran with the Giants and Pittsburg Steelers, became a Super Bowl hero when he caught the winning touchdown pass in the last minute of the Giants' 17-14 upset win over the previously unbeaten New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII.
Burress and former teammate Antonio Pierce were at the Latin Quarter nightclub in Manhattan in late November 2008 when a gun tucked into Burress' waistband slipped down his leg and fired, shooting him in the right thigh.
The bullet narrowly missed a nightclub security guard who was standing inches away, prosecutors said. It lodged in the floor and was recovered by a bartender.
The gun was not licensed in New York or in New Jersey, where Burress lived. His license to carry a concealed weapon in the state of Florida had expired in May 2008.
Prosecutors said Pierce drove Burress to a hospital, then took the gun to his own home in New Jersey. It was later delivered to Burress' home. Pierce, who also testified before the grand jury, was not charged." (c) Espn reporter Sal Paolantonio & AP

So...he shot himself...HIMSELF...

One more time...so did he shoot HIMSELF??

Ok...now...I'm all for the Law and all...and I understand the concealed weapon charge...but come on..when's the last time someone spent 2yrs in jail on a concealed weapon charge...I mean maybe 30days...but wait...now let's see what get's you 30 days in jail....

(and yes...I put his MUGSHOT because that's the way he deserves to be shown)

"Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte’ Stallworth has begun serving a 30-day jail sentence Tuesday June 19th, for DRUNKEN accident that KILLED 59-year-old Mario Reyes. The 28-year-old NFL player could have faced as much as 15 years behind bars but received a relatively light sentence because he cooperated with authorities and Reyes's family decided not to pursue the matter thoroughly so they could get on with their lives. Stallworth reached a confidential financial settlement with Reyes's family." (c) sports.yahoo.com

If this isn't the biggest bunch of B.S. I don't know what is...First strike...you were drinking and driving...I don't care where you're from...how old you are...NOT COOL...Second strike...you killed a man...again....NEVER COOL....

So what does one gather from this story....FOOLISHNESS...maybe if Plaxico had reached a financial agreement with HIMSELF...then maybe he wouldn't have pressed charges against HIMSELF....

I dont know people...things like this really get under my skin...I'm not saying Plaxico did absolutely nothing wrong here but where is the true justice in giving this man 2yrs for something that the average joe can plea to a lesser charge for with a darn public defender...I'm boggled...and then his fellow NFL'r can leave the club SPLIT at 6am...hit a pedestrian..kill him..and go on vacation in jail for 30days...and then go shoot the breeze....Lord help us....

I hate to sound so judgemental against the judicial system and even Mr. Stallworth...but this just doesnt add up to me...if I left the club drunk and killed a man with my car...I'm darn sure that I wouldn't see the light of day..moreso because I can't hand his family probadly millions...and because to be honest....I would deserve every single day handed to me by a judge..(and you can bring this post to court God forbid this ever happens!)

All in all...I'm livid...

Plaxico....do ya bid...and come back a better man...and hopefully an even better athlete...you can still use this situation to show others that one small mistake isn't worth your career...and hopefully other athletes will learn from you and maybe that's the good in this...I hate that YOU have to be the example...but I guess it is what it is....

On another note: Random Stat: Vick's first game back on 8/29 he completed 4 passes for 19yards.... (subliminal)

::LDL Inspiration::


Youth is like spring, an over praised season more remarkable for biting winds than genial breezes. Autumn is the mellower season, and what we lose in flowers we more than gain in fruits. (c)Samuel Butler


In other words....PLAY TIME IS OVER...GET FOCUSED PEOPLE...IT'S THE FALL!!!!!

::Welcome Fall::And Hello H/M..Coming Soon to Cincy::

Monday, September 21, 2009

::ATT A-List::

I wanted to spotlight this because our "friends" at AT&T are being so secretive about it..so I wanted all my fellow AT&T'ers to know that starting yesterday September 20th, AT&T launched the A-List which is basically a Fave 5 plan. As long as you have a rate plan of $59.99 and up, you can now choose 5 people to place on this A-List to talk to for free. Sooo....go to your wireless profile online and add your 5 A-Listers....and I better be one of them!!!! Also, to learn more visit. http://www.att.com/alist

::LDL Product Spotlight::


Just use it....dont ask questions....

::LDL First Look::FB Lounge::

LDL loves when there is a new and happening place a-brewin' in the Cincy area...and it looks like the new FB Lounge just may be the place to be. Metromix spotlighted the ultra-hip lounge last week on their site. It seems they're targeting the young professional crowd of 25 and up, but also featuring a lower level dance floor for the younger crowd on Fridays & Saturdays... I'm sure I'll be visiting soon, so I'll post an update on how I REALLY feel afterwards... until then..click the title of the post to check the pics on the Metromix site.
FB Lounge
126 W. Sixth St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-246-4333

::LDL Weekend Fun::

Fun times were had by all at the 'Mid-Month Mixer @ Club Fire in Columbus, Ohio. Thanks to my girls for coming out to celebrate my pre-birthday...lol.
Left to Right(i think..lol) Katelyn, Shayla, Bridgette, LDL, Rachael)

Thursday, September 17, 2009

::Bedside Thought::

When we are dreaming alone it is only a dream. When we are dreaming with others, it is the beginning of reality...

After reflecting on the days activities I realized how far we've truly come....this time last year we were anxiously awaiting the next coming months to determine whether or not MLK's dream would finally be realized....so the quote above came to mind because it is so very true...one mans dream is just a dream...but when we all dream together it's real... It took every single one of us to BELIEVE in the dream...and thank heavens we did!!

And on that note...

Enjoy the realization...and let Barack Obama live! It pains me to see such harsh criticism at such an early stage in his Presidency...it took a failed war + 9/11 before mainstream media even dared to slander Bush...and Barack kicks out a Healthcare proposal and the right wingers are ready to hang him....

But yet this is steal the dream...let them speak out against him, let them challenge him further...for it is they that have something to prove...because as they criticize and speak against him...they still have to say PRESIDENT Barack Obama...

And I'm sure they die a thousand deaths each time...

Nite folks!

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

::LDL Inspiration::


Wherever we look upon this earth, the opportunities take shape within the problems.

(c)Nelson A. Rockefeller

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

::LDL 5 YEAR PLAN::

Some folks plan to be the VP of their department, some plan to have their doctorate...I plan to be sitting right here! Speak it into existence!

::LDL Inspiration::

"You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus."
(c) Mark Twain

::LOVE::HATE::

So, I'm battling my love/hate relationship with Amber Rose...and since I spread so much hate yesterday, I thought today would be an ounce of LOVE. Amber managed to score a runway walk at the Sergio Guadarram show...and she looks fab....I see a little wedding inspiration here...hmmmm....Congrats Mz. Rose...you know I still love you girl!!!

::R.I.P. Patrick Swayze::

The entertainment industry lost a great actor Monday, Patrick Swayze died at 57, from Pancreatic Cancer. He brought us the great " Dirty Dancing" and one of my personal favorites, "Ghost". Rest In Peace......

Monday, September 14, 2009

::LDL Fave::KID CUDI::Man on the Moon: The End of Day::

Tuesday, September 15th is the official release of Kid Cudi's debut album "Man on the Moon: The End of Day". I for one, am quite excited! I'm tired of the over-hyped disappointements in the rap game right now, and finally our hero is here! Ohio's own Kid Cudi has titled his album perfectly, he is so above the rest, Man on the Moon is almost an understatement. I would hate to peg him as just a rapper because his music outshines the rap genre. Tomorrow, prepare yourself for not just a listening party, but a treat to your musical senses as you embark on an adventurous ride through his album. O and I haven't even heard it...but I guarantee you won't be disappointed!!

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::LDL Open Letter to Kanye..and that Girl::



So, there I was minding my own business...thinking that I was watching an awards show with a room full of civilized people.....WRONG! Now let me preface: Was I just as suprised as the next man when they called out Taylor Swifts name for Best Female Artist Vid???? YYYEESSSS!!! And I am not usually a Beyonce supporter(don't get me wrong..she is very talented, I'm just not a full blown fan)...but that Single Ladies Vid was the bizness...and she deserved every award of the night...but just like the rest of the world..we sat in our seats in shock..and went...o well...it's only the VMA's...............

Where was your conscious Kanye...better yet your PR rep???? Do you not understand that you are not the Judge and Jury of the entire world??? Are you not intelligent enough to realize that jumping on the stage and snatching the one moment a new artist has dreamed of for years right out of their hands is not the right thing to do???? Obviously not!! Maybe you left your dignity and COMMON SENSE in the Hennesy bottle that you and Amber Rattlesnake so proudly toted on the Red Carpet as if you two were posing at a hood club infront of an airbrushed Tupac...*smh*Kanye...you are not God...great lyricist, yes...great producer, yes....good person...NO! Part of me is hoping that in the next couple of months there will be a press release citing your bi-polar disorder because atleast then we would have something to blame. I mean we all felt what you were saying, but was that the time or place...NO. And frankly..you can pretty much kiss your Caucasian fan base goodbye because you picked the absolute wrong artist to diss. Taylor is a very talented young lady who has earned every right to be recognized for her talents, and maybe her video wasn't better than Beyonce's but who are we to take her shine. Besides, this wasn't a Grammy...you think Beyonce was trippin' over a moon-man...no diss to MTV but seriously?? A moon-man..she has tons...and probadly more to come.

Your are the epidemy of fame going wrong...God gives you a talent to shine a positive light...use your success for good..and not evil. You must love to be hated by mainstream media, but believe me, they won't be forgiving every single time, and they shouldn't be. No one should support foolishness, especially things done unto innocent bystanders.

I am usually a fan of Mz. Amber Rose...but last night....you get hit with a guilt by association! Hey if Tay pulled some foolishness you best believe the room would turn and look at me like " Why you bring this clown in here"...sooooo...um Amber...are you really just a trophy chick..which if so...hey..I aint mad..but if not...get ya man! Reel him in, and quick...word to the wise...your pretty, and you're sexy...but you're still Ye's girl...and when he brings his self down...you're going down too...not a good look for all...so again...get ya man...o and dont ever wear that jumpsuit again...I love fashion but somethings get left in the closet...it was a great piece to own...but to own to say you bought it...not to walk around in at the VMA's...plus...then it really looked stupid while being asked to leave...then it looks like a Fredericks of Hollywood Jumpsuit....

So all in all...Kanye...you FAILED!!! And I'm sorry..but hot record or not...you won't get a dime of my money until you get your act together, I can't condone ignorance...no way...no how!!!

On to Lil Mama....I really don't have much to say to you because I still don't really know what you actually do...or where you came from...I know something about lip gloss, ABDC, and then my mind goes blank...just as it did when you hopped on stage with Jay-Z and Alicia Keys...two greats in the industry...which should have been your first reason why NOT to get on stage. You need to learn your place, and learn respect. If you are an artist..which the Jury is still out....you should know that you all need to respect each others craft...and you through away that respect last night...so at this point..the door is open..(and welcomed by me!!) for Jay-Z to pretty much end your career....but honestly, I think you did it for yourself!!!

::Weekend Recap::

Happy Monday Folks!!

First I will begin by saying..."I TOLD YOU SO!!"....USC came in the Horseshoe and did exactly what they were destined to do...WIN..18-15...I celebrated wildly in my USC GEAR surrounded by nothing but Scarlet & Gray.....what a night!!!!!! Also we learned that Barkley suffered a bruised shoulder during the 3rd quarter...so get well...and um...play this week!!!

O' Serena....guess what we found out....YOU'RE HUMAN!!! I think I gained more respect for her in that moment of tantrum because who wouldn't lose their cool while getting b.s calls during a heated match!!! Come on mainstream media, cut her some slack...try mic'n some NFL players during the game and see what you come up with....hmmm....the same ish if not worse... Girl...we still love you, and I love you even more for releasing an apology to save face, that was the "hollywood" thing to do, but in real life...you were still just fine with me!!!

And then came NFL Sunday...a day of victories, losses, and numerous injuries! McNabb suffered a broken rib, which he is expected to play through...go figure...it's McNabb...he thinks he's a linebacker and not a QB..LOL... Then we have Urlacher out for the season...poor Bears. And on to the Bengals...my my my....only in the Nati will another team go 87yds for a TD with 20secs left on the clock...I was in shock...matter of fact...I'm still in shock...

Finally...the VMA'S...Lord help us all...moreso help Kanye, and Lil' Mama...but stay tuned for my open letter to them both...I have tons to say...tons!!

Wednesday, September 09, 2009

::The Perfect V::

All men should wear simple V-Neck tees...ALL MEN!!! Especially Tees made by Crooks & Castles...go purchase this and other fab things on http://www.karmaloop.com/.

::LDL Inspiration::

I think it's always nice to look back on the great things you've accomplished; Especially when your facing other challenges. It's always good to realize how many other challenges you've overcome to remind yourself that you can do absolutely anything!!!!! So in other words...I wanted to spotlight me and Tay at the top of a mountain in Sun Valley,ID after a 5.2mile hike....this pic reminds me that I am a beast(l0l)...I mean...It reminds me that I can do anything I put my mind to...yaayy me!!! I'm so vein....I meant yaay us!!

::LDL Music::Trey Songz-Ready Album::

Sooo...this is a Must-Have..and I hate to say it...because I know he hates to be compared to R.Kelly...but um yea...this album made me reminisce back to the Old R.Kelly days!! Which to me, is a very good thing, especially since R.Kelly will always be one of the great R&B Male Artists. I have starred my fave tracks below...and I hope you enjoy them just as much as I have...o and this is also a great CD to just "throw in" on the way HOME from a nice date...feel me!!! I thought so!!!
1. Panty Droppa-Intro
2. Neighbors Know My Name*
3. I Invented Sex (feat. Drake)
4. I Need A Girl
5. One Love
6. Does He Do It*
7. Say Aah
8. LOL:-) (feat. Gucci Mane and Soulja Boy Tell 'Em)
9. Ready To Make Luv
10. Jupiter Love*
11. Be Where You Are
12. Successful (feat. Drake)
13. Black Roses*
14. Love Lost
15. Hollalude
16. Holla If You Need Me
17. Yo Side Of The Bed

::USC vs. Ohio State::What Say You?


105,000 Buckeye Fans will crowd the stadium, and they will bring all that noise and craziness...and for what...to walk out of the stadium in tears from defeat. I'm no pyschic, but I'm surely a Trojan Fan, and in true Trojan fashion we will not be rattled by the Buckeyes...if anything it will ignite the fire to leave them breatheless on their own field. I will be the first to declare the W for Saturday night!!!! ESPN 8pm EST....

::White After Labor Day::

Get over it! This fashion faux pas is nevermore!!! I plan to be fabulous in white on my birthday at the end of the month...and I dare someone to tell me I can't! Now granted all white is not good white...such as white shoes(very picky with white shoes)..white strappy..yes!, white clunky...no! Although I am one to wear white after Labor Day, I still wore a farewell outfit for others who are not so brave...
Long Live White After Labor Day!!!!!

Tuesday, September 08, 2009

::After Labor Day::

Sorry folks...still recuperating from a fantastic holiday weekend...be back soon!!

Wednesday, September 02, 2009

::LDL Fave::Melody Ehsani::


It's fate that Melody Ehsani is this weeks fave...considering her new collection will be launching 9.29.09...only the greatest day in history...MY BIRTHDAY! Melody's collections are fire....and any who's who of Hollywood that wants to make a statement goes straight to her collection. She is the mastermind behind some of the hottest accessories currently worn on celebrities such as: Beyonce, Keri Hilson, Rihanna, Kelis, and Erykah Badu...just to name a few. Melody is constantly updating her collections and even offers custom designs...her style offers a different creative concept that can't be found anywhere else...Melody you are my idol....www.MelodyEhsani.com

(Photos Courtesy of Melody Ehsani Blog)

::LDL Inspiration::

The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.
-Vince Lombardi