SHANELL IN A NUTSHELL

SHANELL

So as many of you may know, I have an extremely eclectic ear for music, some days I love La Roux, some days Eazy E, many days Sade and other days only feel like mellowing out to Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata. But one thing that is for certain, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE just overall good, quality music. Which brings me to Shanell, she is an exceptional artist with so much talent, range and individuality that it is destined for her to be a Pop Diva. Don't believe me? Check out her new mixtape : "Shut up and Listen", which is so appropriately titled, because some of you all just need to do that SHUT UP AND LISTEN! lol! Download it here:

http://usershare.net/o6o0b3wf4kh3

DRINK THIS POTION GET RID OF THE EXTRA MOTION

CATUABA ELIXIR

Upon first glance, I'm sure you can figure out exactly what this Brazilian tree bark Catuaba is known for..... an aphrodisiac. Yet, upon further research I've found a host of excellent benefits that dispels any notion of it being all bark and no bite (pun intended). Catuaba is actually a great supplement for the central nervous system including agitation, nervousness, poor memory, nerve pain and weakness. I've personally used the powder and can attest for its unique powers (so can a lot of my friends I force feed it to). I've noticed that when I drink this special herb I lose inches, feel lighter and more jovial and overall GOOD. So for all my guys out there if you want something to help you get up (I meant happy pervs) then drink on this tree instead of smoking it! Until then... ta ta!

HAIR YOU ARE

(photo property of Palmer's Inc)

Its been a while since my last post, frankly because I forget that I even have this blog at times. I suffer from a grave case of ADHD. Anywho, whenever I fancy something, someone, whether it is a product, person or music, I tend to use this as my personal diary. So without further accord I introduce one of NY to Hollywood's rising stars : Ms. KELLY BORGER. Kelly is the current face of Palmer's Olive Oil, she has been actively running her non-profit organization Alpha Female Inc. and has been working on some really great projects! She is not only a phenomenal actress, and gorgeous model, but she is one of the most kind, humble, sweet human beings you will ever meet!!! So be on the lookout for Ms. Borger!!!

www.KellyBorger.com

MODEL BEHAVIOR

CARMEN SOLOMONS

Storm Model Management

This unique beauty will definitely leave her impact on the modeling industry. The South African native has already started catching the eye of top fashion industry gurus.... watch this model rise to the occasion.

ITS BEEN A LONG TIME, I SHOULDNT HAVE LEFT YOU

Without a dope beat to step to. Right now I'm really digging this new UK artist La Roux. Her music is different and very Euro dance, but at the same time has a few hip hop remixes that I think are groovy... lol... You decide! www.laroux.co.uk

LET'S GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT: BOOKS!

THE EVOLUTION OF DESIRE

Alright now i'll be the first to admit that I have tried to listen to R. Kelly songs to figure out what men want. Sadly enough, "Like 2 gorillas in the jungle making love" kind of scared me away. I mean, I didnt want the visual image of some of the guys I used to date stuck in my head! Lol. Ok but im going to be serious now, this book breaks down the a,b,c's of why men are the way they are and why women are the way they are genetically. I'll give you a brief summary: Women look for stability (MONEY, clears throat), and a healthy looking man for her offspring , and Men look for an aestetically pleasing woman that is young, hour glass (I kid you not the book says this) and clear skin for the purpose of reproduction. It also says that men cheat because they are racing their sperm to fertilize an egg. That is the statement that sold me on the book. An overall good read and a reality check to let men and women know "We are the way we are and NOTHING'S going to change it". Ok I'm off to put my R. Kelly CD back on.

PLACES TO TAKE YOUR VICTIMS....

THE PENTHOUSE

The Penthouse Restaurant at the top of the Huntley Hotel in Santa Monica is most definitely one of the best places to take your victim oops I mean "friend" for the night. Or you can always go with a group of your girlfriends and sit in one of the indoor cabanas such as the one pictured. Its a quiet bar/restaurant at the top of the Huntley hotel where you can look at the ocean and enjoy the view without the ocean water effing up your hair or the smell of fish.... cuz lets be honest, fish aroma on a date is NOT sexy! So check it out, have a peach bellini and let me know if you got to "blame it on the al al al al alcohol"!

WIFEY WORKSHOP: COOKING 101

JERK CHICKEN

I'm sure you can tell why I find this image amusing! LMFAO!

If any of you were alone on Valentine's Day I can probably tell you why. You cant cook! That my dear friends is the deal breaker in any relationship/fun-time/jump-off/side piece situation. So who cares that you can dress your derriere off, you look good and you are an absolute animal in the bedroom. That all goes out the window if you cannot cook your sexy, tiger derriere off. So this section is to educate all you wifey or k-fed hopefuls to move from the category of "fun-time" or "jump-off" into significant other. We'll start with my significant other's favorite: Jerk Chicken (no pun intended lol)
http://www.jamaicatravelandculture.com/food_and_drink/jerk_chicken.htm

COUSIN "IT": FRESH FACE ON THE SCENE SULA

SULA

Photo Courtesy: Anna Myers Photography

Now every once and a while a new face hits the scene as Hollywood's new "IT" girl. So for all intentions purposes, we're going to call this section Cousin "It". Please remember not to let the title of this blog fool you, its not always about ME ME AND MOI all of the time. It's important to shed light on all other important areas in life like: family, children, love, animals, fashion and education (pause). Pheww! Now that we got that out of the way tee hee let's be realistic people! J/K. No really, there's nothing more refreshing than a fresh face (yes ladies and gents she has NO makeup on here) whos is all about showing her T&A... Talent and Acting you perves!!! And we love Sula because she SAVED (perhaps we should have put her in the Captain Save a H section) two of thee worst movies of all time: Internet Dating with Katt Williams and The Mailman...........But mostly because it takes some big kahunas to take a flic with no mask on... yes we're superficial!


COURTESTY OF: ANNA MYERS , SMOOTH MAGAZINE AND MATTHEW JORDAN SMITH

CAPTAIN SAVE A H_ _: LASHES TO DIE FOR

BUTTERFLY KISSES

Do you remember when you were little and your mother or father used to give you butterfly kisses? You know, when you bat your eyelashes against eachother. Well, those times have come and gone now that you've ravished your eyelashes with mascara, false lashes, club fights (lol is that just me?) and STRESS!!! Sooooo, the good people over at Peter Thomas Roth have come to the rescue... We're going to call them "Captain Save a H-"( you know the rest). Now all you lovelies can have beautiful long lashes like myself... but I ain't no ho ho ho!

MODEL TO WATCH

ANJA RUBIK

Courtesy of: NeXt Models

Every once in a while I will be highlighting different models from any genre of modeling that I think have the goods to make it. Now keep in mind this is just my personal opinion.

Sidebar: but you better agree!!!... ahem LOL!

MUSIC REVIEW BORED: COULD THIS BE THE NEW LAUREN HILL?

BREVI

Introducing.... Brevi! Take note of her name ladies and gents because she is going to change the face of the hip hop world (pun intended). I can honestly say she is unlike any other artist that has been introduced, drawing only close comparisions to Ms. Lauren Hill (minus the melanin). You decide: cop the CD or use it as a coaster? Im sure you'll pick the former! Enjoy! www.myspace.com/brevi