Celebrity Rings That We Love: Top 5 Diamonds




Beyonce rocks an 18 carat flawless emerald-cut diamond by Lorraine Schwartz valued at $5 million

         Its that time again flowers are in full bloom as well as many young lovers intense love for each other has mature into the eternal symbol of a ring. Yes ladies, summer is in full effect and with that will come the endless invitations to the traditional summer weddings. Though summer, particularly June is recorded for notably being the most popular month for weddings. According to Robbins Bros. jewelry store in Los Angeles, CA  survey December is the month with the highest sales in engagement rings. With engagement rings there are different cuts, colors, and bands to fit your personality. Hopefully your partner knows you well enough to pick the right one for you, that's why little suggestive hints are always helpful than a second trip to the jewelry to have it exchange. Here's a list of 5 fabulous celebrity ring honorable mentions.  

Shantel Jackson fiance of boxer Floyd Mayweather wears a cushion cut solitaire diamond with a diamond accented band. The ring is reportedly 99.9% diamonds with a platinum bracelet band connect the circular cut diamonds. Estimated price: Unknown

Amber Rose's fiance Wiz Khalifa gave his beau an oval cut-shaped solitaire on a traditional platinum band. The simplicity and traditional feel of this ring gives off a royalty feel.

Khloe Kardashian Odom her ring is one of my all time faves. A lovely ring that a girl can get lost in just staring at it and flaunt it every chance you get (which she does =). Her ring is from Vartan's Fine Jewelry 12.5-carat radiant-cut ring. Estimated Price: $850,000

Katherine Heigl the former star of Grey's Anatomy and the movie Knocked Up, has stunning a pear-cut 3 carat diamond on a pave set band.

** Here's a chart to help out pick the perfect cut for you or your partner (Below)

Bollywood Crush: Fashion, Music, ... etc

I remeber the exact moment when I was formally introduced to the Bollywood scene was when I was at my local beauty salon. My hairstylist loves to watch Sopa Operas, Hatian Movies, and African movies. I for one never cared for Sopa Operas let alone American sopa operas. They always seem over the top and unrealistic for my taste life does not come with a dramatic soundtrack and revovle around twenty people living in a small town. The vibrant colors of their attire caught my attention at first and the romantic story line followed the show was called Kitani Mohabbat Hai and I fell in love with the main characters like America fell in love Rose&Jack, Edward&Bella, but this time it was Ahori&Arjun. But what amaze me throughout the whole tv series is that they never actually kissed on screen, and there was 175 episodes !!! In this heavily over-sexaulized society we like to see that magical kiss or passionate scene between the two star-crossed lovers. But I realized that isn't always need to keep your viewers hooked. It was the simple art of true courtship that I admire between the two characters. Though it is in Hindi english subtitles are provided. Here's a preview...    
 

The floral arangement and popmpous and glamour is everything a Diva could love. Make me want to  have a Bollywood themed event. Heres are my top picks of  sarees by Ustav Fashion http://www.utsavfashion.com/saree

Purple Faux Georgette Readymade Flair Churidar Kameez With Dupatta

 Zarine Khan In Golden Banarsi

 

Beautiful Lehnga

*Lehnga : are long embroired and pleated skirts. When worn usually the midriff or lower back is visible.

*Saree :  is a strip of unstitched cloth, worn by women, ranging from four to nine yards in length that is draped over the body in various styles

On to the music, I heard this off the background music off the show Kitani Mohabbat Hai. Enjoy!!!

Atif Aslam- Tu Jaane Na

Kismat Se Tum Humko Mile Ho

Iktara-Wake Up Sid

Bin Tere- I Hate Love Story

Love Sex aur Dhokha

What culture are you crushing on ?

Glam Squad Review: Pretty Pinks

For my college graduation I got my make professionally done for the first time by lovely owner of Pretty Pinks (305)896-4391; http://www.facebook.com/mobileprotection#!/MakeupByPrettyPinks . I dabble in a little makeup myself but you can see the great difference between the two. So here a preview of what my “Celebrity Signature look” would look like... (Picture Below)

Ssssssoooo Fierce!!!!!!

What I love about this look that is that there’a a simple elegance about it. I love that it has drama without going over the top. Nothing like a beautiful balance J But for the Diva in me I had to give you a little drama (Picture Below)

I like to call this Blu_Drama <3

Pics of the Day: Nigerian Barbie Wedding

I first saw a barbie wedding on Glamour.com http://www.glamour.com/weddings/blogs/save-the-date/2011/08/real-wedding-album-barbie-ken.html Well here is the Nigerian version below by Photography by Obi by photographer Obi Nwokedi. Funny that I discovered this right after watching four Africans movies that day lol. #NollywoodLove. Theres a few snapshots below to view the wedding album go to http://photographybyobi.co.uk/wedding/black-barbie-kens-nigerian-traditional-wedding/

More Pics! http://photographybyobi.co.uk/wedding/black-barbie-kens-nigerian-traditional-wedding/

Relaxed vs. Natural : What #Team are you ?

       My hair is relaxed and I love it! Excuse me for the excitement but I spent most of my childhood and early teenage years natural. At the age of fourteen was the first time I relaxed my hair with my mother's permission. As a kid I noticed that most of my friends had relaxed hair at a very young age and I use to envy their hairdos believing they receive more attention from the opposite sex because of their beautiful straight hair. If was up to me personally I would have relaxed my hair a long time ago. I thank my mom for not relaxing my hair at an early age allowing me to enjoy my hair. Going natural is a personal decision and is anyone one right to freely do so but I feel that one of the reasons most women are going back to natural is because they did not get to enjoy their natural hair as a child. I had fourteen long years and I'm over it. When I was getting my hair at the salon I was so elated and ready for the new various hairstyles to come with my new found texture. ~Post you comments and pics below ~

Why So Surprised?

While watching the preview to Vh1's Basketball Wives next episode something that Tami said ringed aloud to me. Tami stated that in her "hood" get your ass beat you shut your mouth about it and go home. But the thing is none of these ladies are no longer living in the hood and they are way past the age for a scuffle in the school yard. Last week Evelyn talk about the possible consequences of if the wine bottle she threw at Kenya had actually hit her. For a second you would think that she was actually reflecting on her obscene animalistic behavior towards the other girls, and how she could have experienced grave consequences such as being arrested and charged with a misdemeanor or worst. Its no surprised that Jennifer filed a lawsuit against Nia for assaulting her. I'm not say I'm #Team_Jennifer but I not don't support fighting at any age. I'll admit that it is inevitable in life not to get into a heated situation where you may have to defend yourself. But I do not condone someone deliberately getting up to slap someone. Just like mama said don't get up and hit other people children!!! If you want to touch someone touch yourself or your man. All I'm saying is don't be surprised when someone slaps you with a lawsuit.At the end of the day American law reigns supreme over hood. You should know how to compose yourself as a lady. Poppin' off ain't always cute especially how crazy Nia hair was looking like a wig almost. That side part was too far sweetie as her employer Ev would say "Its Leanin". At the end of the day these ladies need a reality in the law department cause that lawsuit really "Gon check ya Boo."

#Confession 2 Ep.2 "I Use to be a Hispanic Woman"

When I was in grade I identified myself and felt more accepted in the Hispanic culture. I was immersed in their mannerism, fashion, and food but most of all I loved their hair. For a long time I've been attracted  to Latino men and the sex appeal certain Latina women exuded. I wanted that same attention I saw the girls with the black raven-haired girls received every time they played with their hair and the boys just drooled and watched. Even when their hair seemed messy it still presented it self like mysterious sensuous wave. So I did what any capable women would do I invested in hair extensions or weaves, whatever your cup of tea. My longest extensions I ever installed where "24 inches by Indique Hair~Pure Wavy. The feeling of rich long hair had alas found me so I continued to indulge in it. Besides hair, during my preteen to teenage years all I dated was Latin brothers and a dash of brown sugar here and there. I guess you can say I'm down with the swirl. But hey some them remember the art of romancing a woman an art most men (eeh 'em) have forgotten! Most of my middle school years and little bit of high school I had a circle or Latin friends. Though I never learned to master the Spanish language there was always someone there to translate. I even hosted a little quinceanera for myself; in my room of course my mom would never spend that kind of money. But at the end of the day I learned that no matter what I would still be the black girl among a group of chicas. So I had learn to love my shoulder-length hair and black culture. No more dreaming of long Pocahontas hair only Indian Remy. Lol, never said I was going to stop installing hair~#Team_Extensions

An Ode to Shoes: Louboutina~Sestina

Where did you get those shoes?

I absolutely love those red soles

5 inch heels with the pointed toe

Paired with a gold anklet just like in the magazines

Louboutin I pledge to be forever chic

The 70’s are back and so are platforms totally chic

Black leather Italian made platform-pump shoes

Stylist top pick in every fashion magazine

I breathe, dream, and bleed those red soles

The day will come when I will have a pair of Louboutin(s)

“Daffodile” sleek black  pump closed toed

Or maybe I should get the one with the peep toe

Doesn’t matter because whatever Christian makes is always chic

Royal jewels and priceless accessories that’s Louboutin

Suede, thigh-high boots, and studded shoes

Liquid covered diamonds spiked heels with the signature soles

Appearing in editorial layouts for every couture magazine

Staying up to date with the latest Vogue magazine

Turquoise or nude for these open-toes

Walking up and down the hall like a runway burns my soles

But I’m a slave to fashion I must remain chic

Completing my private show I sit and admire the art of my shoes

For hours I examine and become immerse into the Louboutin

Yves Saint Laurent and Jimmy Choo’s can’t compare to Louboutin

The do not demand attention like “L” can in a prestigious magazine

They fall flat compared to the statuesque soles

Exuding fierceness and effortlessly modeling from heel to toe

Utterly fabulous, luxurious, and chic

Sparking rubies melting in each on the bottom of each sole

You do not know what it means to be wear those “Ruby” soles

Fashionistas every were blessed by their first pair of Louboutins

Instantly becoming ferocious and perfectly chic

Looking like high-fashion models in the magazines

Modeling the various styles open, peep, and closed-toed

Not a trend but a necessity for every to own those shoes

On the spread of every magazine and on the toes of every celebrity are those beautiful shoes

Shining brightly those red soles Louboutin signature oh so chic

The holy grail of shoes a crown for your toes in every magazine

#Confession 1 Ep. Boughetto?

In my early adolescencent  age I suffered under the label of being too "ghetto".  Talkin' with a certain and thing high socks with chucks and a short khaki cargo mini skirt was quote on quote cute. Yeah those were my middle school days, living in in NMB I guess Dade had this weird affect on me. I was just imitating what I saw around me. To be the class clown while still puting on a bravado of being "hard" and put b***hes in they're place. Oh those were the days alright! Lol. But after moving to Broward after the end of my 7th grade year I began to notice a change. There was less of a need for the iron bravado, hanging at the bus stop like a pack of loiters, and wreaking havoc with teachers. My studies became more important and I started getting A's consistently for the first time in my life. I was always still stayed the class clown though but I was an all around good student socially and academically. But that all went to hell in a hand basket when I got to high school. My high school of course was located in Dade and I socially became conflicted. It was a year since I was "ghetto" and I felt I found a calm within myself and became a mellowy and introverted. Also I suffered from a bad wardrobe at that time because my mother didn't allow me to wear PANTS! But that's another story for another time, lol. So I was tease for my long skirts, ughh (future therapy moment). That's when I realized the ignorance that is associated with ghetto people about perception. The quick in expense fashion fads (plastic shoes, lace fronts, overly ripped jeans, name plates & earrings), colorful language not found in the English dictionary, and thuggish life (boys with no aspirations other than being a rapper). I was never the one to follow trends or anything overly hyped (saturated); that's why I never saw a High School Musical movie (barf!). Well this great epiphany of me becoming too bougie came when my sister told me that I don't speak to people on a common level . Example # 1: I called her boyfriend's proposal idea of proposing on the Eiffel Tower cliche. She had a cow on me and said regular people don't say stuff like that you act like you went to Paris. True, but I heard the scenario from friends who done many times, and though he should have a more heartfelt and something original. Example # 2: I'm looking for a bank account (man). I have high standards and so do most women but financial stability probably falls on top of the list for me right next to ambition, career, and spiritual. So I might say no to every Markeith, Jerome, and Duvante doesn't make me bougie, it makes me selective. But I was hurt when my sister said sometimes what I say is too blunt and I sound like I'm better than people. One I never want to do is belittle someone. I guess sometimes I can give a stand-offish vibe that can be perceived as snobby but that's not the case. I always wanted to be considered down to earth not the B' in the Sky. But I guess I'll work on that, this is just a preview of the more bougie/ghetto things to come.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bye Loves <3