Busy Little Elephant

One day...love will come my way

2011-11-07T13:51:00.005Z

BUT FOR NOW THESE SONGS PLAY AS AWESOME SOUNDTRACK FOR ANY LOVE STORY REFERENCES....

CAN YOU TELL I'M A 80S BABY

it'sNate - SLondon

2011-09-07T14:22:00.002+01:00

InFormed London Presents: Carnivalé the Carnival Afterparty

2011-08-24T20:59:00.003+01:00

my creative, loveable and more importantly informative boys at Informed London have taken the event organising reigns again and are bringing you this...

Bringing you a night of the hottest joints from across the globe that draw upon the hip shaking, booty popping, arm waving, sun shining, cocktail in one hand, matter horn in the other essences of CARNVALE!

Shout Outs to Sammy, Brendon and Richard

TR Fernandez - Dam

2011-08-24T20:12:00.002+01:00

TR Fernandez - Dam

Here's the first installment of what's to comes from London rapper TR Fernandez. The track 'Dam' named after the sin city of Amsterdam was inspired after a trip there with his Anml Testing Collective inclduing APE Apparel and PHD-LDN. The song is a reflection of good times with good friends, featuring Octopus Jones on production: the video and still photography were shot by PHD-LDN.

His debut mixtape is still under construction and is currently undergoing testing in the lab....

For more on TRFernandez:

http://www.myspace.com/trfernandez

http://soundcloud.com/trfernandez

@TRFernandez

http://www.youtube.com/user/anmltestingTV

Carnival 2011

2011-08-24T14:29:00.004+01:00

With the Nottingham Carnival fast approaching, I'm dismissing all negative talk of riots, rain and route changes....I'm going as I did last year and every year before that to have a good time...jump on my wagon people!

Summer's almost over, lets enjoy it before we miss it!

LETS PARRRRTTTTYYY!!!!!

It's a Big Thing

2011-08-22T21:49:00.005+01:00

This Wednesday under the Stamford Bridge you could be here!

click >>here<< to join the facebook page

the weeknd- thursday

2011-08-19T12:08:00.005+01:00

ahhhh I'm soo happy right now!

just found this was out just now by complete accident and I've already done the damn thing and downloaded it and put it on my ipod..you can do the same, click here

The Weeknd have dropped the second mixtape of the year Thursday. Their first mixtape House of Ballons was a regular on my varied music players since it dropped!

...Right i'm off to listen...gunna need a shot and some weed to go with this for def!

This!

2011-08-19T10:51:00.007+01:00

Been busy but here's a catch up!

been working at the Trapstar Shop this summer!

Also cant get enough of that dance/electro/house/dubstep beat that keeps my feet tapping and ass shaking and this is one of my hot tracks for the summer...oooohhhh yyeeeaaaahhhh!

Shout to my boy Ash Catch'em who I have been working with on his PR for his second mixtape
check out the intro and click here to download the full mixtape for FREE!

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Indian Wedding Season of course!

I've attempted and succeeded in doing this

but failed in this mission....still trying though

Also I wish I had someone to play this for...or someone played it for me...is that sad? - This song raises the hair on my neck and sends chills down my spine!

have you joined our facebook -

2011-07-15T11:25:00.003+01:00

...it's as simple as following this link and then clicking LIKE!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Trapstar/41798906904

Belle Amie - Girls Up (jme grime remix)

2011-07-15T10:30:00.004+01:00

Not many contestants off the X-factor- who don't make it- come back with a song that only sounds great but showcases their talents and shows real potential for their future. Belle Amie did it with their debut single 'Girls Up', a song about flaunting what you got and not subcoming to social stereotypes of what makes a woman beautiful! Unfortunately one member down (I cant even remember what she looks like tbh) but fear not! Their one member up on thos JME Grime remix of their single which is just as good as the original. Check out the video for a funny pictorial and enjoy!

SBTRKT

2011-07-01T11:18:00.005+01:00

One of my favourite tunes at the moment, SBTRT ft. Little Dragon - Wildfire, the Drake remix. The vocals of Little Dragon are hypnotising me right now as I write this post and listen simultaneously.

I heard it at YOYOs last night and felt like I was the only one who was singing and dancing along like groupie...usual shit!

I'm feeling this guy who has an interesting take on Trip pop, Electronic and Dance music, that reminds me of 90s electro beats and dance groups like Sneakerpimps. It's got bass, dubstep and break beats tones for the new age raver. The debut album SBTRKT is out now and a sexy Rinse FM mix is downloadable from their website. I've yet to purchase the album which also features from Roses Gabor and Jessie Ware, pay day couldn't come quicker.

get to know!

The Stow - Give A Damn

2011-06-22T13:52:00.004+01:00

First saw this awesome band at Milly's World. I got their free CD and was hooked, they go from strengths to strength in their new 'The Covers' EP. You should definitely get to know this London collective: The Stow

Funky, fresh, indie with elements of Rap and RnB; rocking guitars and banging drums, love waking up to this at the moment. The vocals are smooth, I recommend you hear these guys live!!!

check em out here > http://thestowonline.co.uk/

And the video directed by my friends The Moonrunnes, great job!

Shadez The Misfit - Exhibit Freestyle

2011-06-16T15:57:00.005+01:00

The anticipated release of Misfit Maximus is upon us and Shadez the Misfit exhibits this teaser aptly names 'exhibit freestyle' which is available for free download

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Fresh flows and words of consciousness to fill your ears a Shadez covers his rendition of Jay Electronica's popular Exhibit A.

Catch Shadez headline the infamous YOYO's performance stage from 10pm on the 30th June.

see you there!

@ShadezTM

http://shadezthemisfit.co.uk/

TRAPSTAR NEW COLLECTION DROP ONLINE, 22.06.11

2011-06-16T00:06:00.003+01:00

Heading to Paris this weekend

2011-06-02T15:05:00.006+01:00

Heading to Paris this weekend with the besty and here are some of the images I'm conjuring up....

and as part of my service to the Big Mouse I scored some free tickets to here...

TRAPSTAR X GOONIES COLLECTION (ONLINE DROP) JUNE 5TH STARTS 8PM

2011-06-02T12:46:00.004+01:00

Don't sleep on this online: 'miss it or miss out' - collab drop from Trapstar X Brum Goonies

The Busy Lil Elephant....

2011-05-28T13:35:00.003+01:00

Friday - GShock East sessions, Rock The Belles and The Bang Bang - all on my tod, you can be lonely in a room full of people!

Saturday - Clean, look after paps, Swedish House Mafia Gig with Bull

Sunday - Street Fest, Wedding Reception Party - hmmm, who's rolling?

Monday - lunch meeting, gym, ILuvLIVE...I hope B comes!

Tuesday - Dead!

BEST CAST EVER!!!

2011-05-23T15:16:00.004+01:00

I'M LATE, I KNOW!....I don't care!

if you have 30mins to spare, this is a recommended watch!

Hot Sauce Committee Two Album out now!!!

Beyonce performs @ Billboard Awards 2011

2011-05-23T13:47:00.004+01:00

*jaw on the floor* i'm speenchless, im in tears, I'm dying _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ________I'm DEAD..this performance is so EPIC, we need a new word for EPIC!

Who run the world?.... Beyonce!!!!

The use of a blank canvas to project images and create optical illusions with dance has never been done so well by a female performer.

She always comes back with some thing else, unique and she didn't use sex to sell it, she didn't shake her ass suggestively to make a point and be heard.

she's sooo FUCKING dope (pardon my french)...I LOVE BEYONCE!!!

Maverick Sabre - I Need - Live from Angel Studios

2011-05-19T22:54:00.004+01:00

I know in true diva style I should be posting Beyonce's 'Who Run The World (girls)' video, but im sure everyone else will for me...this song is resounding within me right now where I need a bit more than just...

'I need sunshine, I need angels, I need something good, yea

I need them blue skies, I need them good times, I need something good, yea Something Good'

Swindle - Mood Swings

2011-05-19T18:05:00.002+01:00

Vibzing to this banger from my friend who never calls DJ Swindle...animation and artwork by that creative guy I cant wait to work with Karim

this premiered on The Vinyl Factory today, check out their post also.

Stööki Launch : 20.05.11

2011-05-18T17:41:00.005+01:00

Got something exciting for all you magpies!

On the 20th of May (this FRIDAY!!!), the Red Bull Studios will be transformed into a mark making playground, where your body becomes the application and the room is your canvas.

Guests (you guys) will get the chance to play with the installations and purchase 1 of the 30 extremely limited edition, black & gold, Stööki jewellery pieces. I like the sound of this!

Here some of the details I swiped from their facebook page

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There will be 3 mark making stations for you to engage with on the night:

✖OBSCURA✖ – A backdrop of a 3 dimensional Stööki jungle, with a video projection of our artwork for you to pose and model in front of. All images will be uploaded on to Facebook.

✖CONSTELLATION✖ - A large scale dot to dot placed on the wall, using numbered pins, UV lights and audience participation to complete the image of a zodiac constellation.

✖TAG ME✖ - The Craft Makers want this launch night to be one to remember. So instead of having a tag wall, were creating a gigantic, 8 foot tall, T-shirt for you to share some love.

***Your DJ's on the night will be***

• Radi (BOUNTY),
• Hipsters Don't Dance,
• Erol Sabadosh (Ponystep/Circus),
• Sarah Young &
• LUKEY (STÖÖKI DJs)

This is what Friday nights should be about, creative fun, freebies and music, So get your asses

down there!

Date and Time:

20 May · 19:00 - 23:00

Address:

The Red Bull Studios

155-171 Tooley Street

London, United Kingdom

Snoop Dogg @ Forum, Kentish Town 17.05.11

2011-05-18T12:00:00.006+01:00

Yesterday night, I got blessed yesterday with the opportunity to see Snoopp Dogg perform at his first concert in the UK in 5 years!!!

Courtesy of my beautiful friend @MsHayleyboo I was ushered into Kentish town by head of Snoops security Alan - who was a lovely man...I digress...

After much patience, The Dogg Father was late to stage and crowds started to boo loudly as it approached 10:15pm, Snoop had to be off the stage by 11:30pm according to some Forum rule and had I paid for my ticket I would have been pissed too...But I didn't and after a bout 5mins of booing he finally came on stage and did his thing - Fully khaki-ed out! He later stripped off his shirt to reveal a blue and white stripe football shirt, not sure who's will find out and get back to you

The concert was wicked, Snoop proved he could still deliver, He played some classic gangster rap including Gin and Juice, Who Am I (Whats my name), P.i.m.p, Drop it Like it's Hot and Nothing but a G thang ...he was supported on stage by Kurupt and 3 dancers who were SEXY!!!!!

Of course he did a quick but emotional Nate Dogg tribute which was sweet, as well as a tribute to West side 2Pac and East Coasts Biggie....

At the end of his concert he performed his current chart banger, 'Sweat' Vs David Guetta which is a great tune, but I cant explain to you the campness of his fist pounding movement he instructed the crowd to join in on when the chorus blasted, swear it was as if I was transported to Pacha for a second... is that how Americans get down to dance/trance music?! ...it was weird!

The crowd was a eclectic mix and I'm not sure the venue was full or if people had a good time....A Snoop Dogg concert was never on my list of shows to see but I'm glad I had the chance, I really enjoyed it.

People could learn alot from Seals

2011-05-17T14:56:00.006+01:00

It's a line that I've found myself repeating and more so on a regular basis

people could learn a lot from seals

I say this because I go out a lot in London as part of work, pr, events, networking, but more than anything, just to have a good time, I love to dance!

My ears are blessed with music from different genres, my feet dance to the beat of different drums, I clap, I cheer, I even shout out a "WHOOOOPP" and even attempt to whistle....note that I said 'attempt' a whistle, and even when I fail who cares I'll just brush it off and scream 'WHOOOOP' again!

But then I look around for a brief moment and realise im the only one....the crowd is still, too cool to move, too cute to clap..like statues at the Tussuad Waxwork museum minus the smile... their blank stares and motionless bodies freak me out...This post was inspired by my night out to iLuvLIVe yesterday at Cargo. Went to go support my boy, but I still cheered for anyone who did their thing...and why not! I was disgusted when I saw a girl, mocking people around her cheering and having a good time...I just thought, did someone not just pour out their talents to you on a stage, did your brain not make that connection. Are you now infact just standing there stuntin and tryna crack jokes with your friend mocking the performer cos you have NOTHING BETTER TO SAY!!?!?!!

It seems that some people in the UK don't know how to show appreciation, instead they stand in the crowd and sniger and dish out opinions not facts and try belittle those they don't understand and performances that are beyond their creative pin head imaginations. Why do people shy away from anything not hype/cool or the in thing...I swear if you didn't come out to have a good time you came out to pose.

Personally -I think- It's worse in todays youth (not all of you) and the pattern will continue as the crowds get younger....God I hope not! This generation of cool, hipster kids is fantastic but it's not original, cool or hip. What does it take to impress you guys; a dirty second hand/vinatge supreme t shirt, Jordans and a snap back from Ebay (probably fake too). Folk copy the 80s and 90s flare for fashion but you don't share their enthusiasm and appreciation for music and whats put before you. I think some of you follow hype so much that you've lost your own identity to recognise what you actually like and what you don't...Llow it!

If you go out, try really listening to whats going on around you, have a good time otherwise you're gunna spend your adult years looking back at pictures of the night you wore a cool outfit and posed...thats it! Go out, enjoy yourself, stop worrying about what everyone else is doing and what they will say or think if you just got on the dancefloor and was the only one dancing. these people dont pay your bills, feed you, clothe you or house you....they are just people and probably are dying to break out too.

It's no surprise to me when I hear stories of Rick Ross ending his highly anticipated concert within 30 mins because people didn't out to have a good time, no they came to play wanksta's! And yesterdays reports of Wiz Kalifa being ambushed in the club on his first night in London: WTF!? you fake gangsta's need to stop this shit, you're ruining it for the rest of us. Eventually, when artists don't come, dont want to perform here, don't ask why...

A lot of people are surprised that I'm 28...I think this boils down to the fact that I party like a 22 years old rockstar, my enjoyment for life and happiness to embrace new things has kept me young and wrinkle less and peopel think cos im getting down and having a good time I must be young!...No!....and it's funny cos the young ones look older than me, stop frowning ya'll..

in conclusion

A seal = enthusiastic, claps , cheers,

people - dead robots....could learn a lot from seals!

Archangel - Beville

2011-05-10T12:59:00.002+01:00

Beville - Archangel by BEVILLE

I got sent this to post elsewhere and after I did, I heard it and couldn't stop playing it!

Immediately taken by the Drake-kinda flow and Yeezey-kinda tones...mmmmmmm

I'm still getting to know so why dont you get involved!

The Rules

2011-05-09T01:15:00.008+01:00

Up late and between writing my weekly plan and watching How to lose friends and alienate people (irony is too much right now) My friend Shadez The Misfit was on the Twitter, giving us his #rulesofagentlemen

N.B. Mark my words 'Shadez' is a gentlemen and will continue to grow into a fine man one day

His rules do sound like he's tryna convince the ladies a bit but he states some real gems that should just come as standard with men; proving that gentlemen do exist!

here's some of my fav tweets from his gentlemens guide:

@ShadezTMShadez The Misfit

You came from a woman .... Basic respect#rulesofagentlemen

@ShadezTMShadez The Misfit

Good hygiene is a MUST!!#rulesofagentlemen

@ShadezTMShadez The Misfit

Kiss her spontaneously in the middle of her sentence #rulesofagentlemen

@ShadezTMShadez The Misfit

Ok so this is the last #rulesofagentlemenfor the night : have a day for just you and her .... She will love the one on one time

Anyway...it inspired byt the love it made me to want tweet the things that I was thinking! The sweet nothings that count for so much in a romantic situations that people forget: #sweetnothingsthatcountforalot

I started writing these as a way of letting someone know on the sly that I was grateful for them and also just to remind people out there, that it's the little things that count:

@missmistryMissmistry

Dancing around with your tiny feet on his big size 11 feet .....#sweetnothingsthatcountforalot

@missmistryMissmistry

Smiling at you across a crowded room n makin you feel like the most special person there without sayin a word#sweetnothingsthatcountforalot

@missmistryMissmistry

Spooning....do it to him too#sweetnothingsthatcountforalot

All these rules got me thinking and wondering about different rules, to counter the Gentlemen ones. What Shadez was expressing, just basic common courtesy's and they shouldn't be ignored! So I went onto a popular search engine and I came across some fun sites about rules for women including these:We women stand for a lot but rate ourselves so little! Also I thought some of these womens rules were a good point of reference and things your mother/sister/aunty/grandmother teach you.

http://etiquetteforalady.tumblr.com/

Or my personal fav -

Rulesofasouthernlady.tumblr.com

Rule No. 148

When in public, never forget that you have no idea who is around you. If you are “talking trash” about someone, you never know which one of their friends might be right behind you. Whenever in public, keep it nice and sweet. It will only pay off in the long run.

Rule No. 141

If you have the opportunity to go to The Masters the answer is always YES! Rearrange whatever you have to rearrange. No one will be mad at you andeveryone will understand.

Rule No. 133

It’s never a bad idea to know how you plan to pose in pictures for the night based on the outfit and shoes you are wearing. Take a couple minutes to practice in the mirror and decide which poses make you look absolutely fabulous. I mean really, who does not like to be prepared?

I could post these all day...the sites go on for miles...who makes up these rules?? And who's to say there isn’t a rule that counters another rule...is there a rule loop hole??

I reiterate my point that a majority of these rules are common and nothing new. They have been passed down through history but have been watered down and forgotten along the way; they should definitely be followed as a way of making the world a better place.

You shouldn't be surprised when a man holds out your chair or a women is strong/bold with her feelings...the other things with rules is that you can make up your own set to live by...rules eh!

My last rule for tonight....Rules are made to be broken

Shystie - Your Welcome

2011-05-08T14:03:00.002+01:00

Download Shystie's New Mixtape here

Katy B - Go Away

2011-05-08T13:46:00.006+01:00

Katy B's album has been on heavy rotation in my car and if you have been a co-pilot you would know this...Actually Katy B has been on heavy rotation since I heard angelic vocals on many house tracks in the last couple years.

The album in a sentence is basically: love for raving and the joys & pains & heart felt emotions that come with men/boys/love...story of my life I swear hahahahaha

"...you open your eyes, watch me lying there

what good to know what you see, once i get to know what you feel
and what you think, if only i could step in your skin
but you see i already know, it'll end in tears when you carry out all my fears
being here's a dangerous game, ill end up insane

and only have myself to blame..." < this is scarily real!

This song has struck chord with me...I need to be braver next time

TRAPSTAR ONLINE SALE - 9TH MAY 2011

2011-05-08T13:39:00.000+01:00

Here's what you've missed!

2011-05-08T11:19:00.013+01:00

The last 2 weeks of bank holiday freeness, working, drinking, smoking, partying and generally throwing caution to the wind has left me with a few post birthday blues, but before I get that off my chest...

Just wanted to share some beautiful moments of the last 2 weeks with you since I was too consumed to blog.

this soothes me my mind!

Bank Holiday raves are the bestest - Living Proof is always a good shout. Me and running-on-black-people-time-late-but-always-on-time besty had fun

and it was good to see my jojo back in the country also!

These two young lovebirds got hitched, sending out some positive love vibes. I could have been really patriotic and gone into london and watched this but instead I watched form the comfort of a cave...here's the money shot!

Happy Birthday Me!!!

Thanks to everyone who happen to randomly be there to celebrate my birthday and also s/o to @forever_famous for the pics, you can see more of his work and opinions here

more snaps courtesy of everyone else who came and shared my birthday drinks and BBQ

NB: 2 of my favorite people, lee and mich - together we are the 3 dancing monkeys :p

THANKS for everyone who took part in the last 2 weeks and especially to my family especially parents who despite our difference always have my back!

At 28, I spent this last week half working, half progressing but also taking a couple steps back to reflect and generally act like a mad woman and allowing all my inner fears, paranoia and insecurities rise to the surface. But fear not, their firmly out of my system and even though I am slightly ashamed of my actions, my misdirected venting that went sideways...I cant help but be my self and express my self when I do, as I do. I'm not completely evil or anything - just a bit 'bipolar' someone perfectly called it!

Here's to being one year older, wiser, faster, stronger!

ILOVEKARIMO

2011-04-27T20:28:00.009+01:00

ON MY RECENT TRIP TO AMSTERDAM I MET UP WITH MY FRIEND KARIMO WHO I COMPLETELY OVERLOOKED WAS THIS MADLY TALENTED AND ARTISTIC GRAPHIC DESIGNER AND BEAT PRODUCER.
I WANTED TO SHARE SOME OF HIS WORK WITH YOU, SO YOU CAN SEE THE LEVELS OF CREATIVITY AND DEPTH IN KARIMO’S DRAWINGS.

BELOW IS THE ARTWORK FROM HIS MIXTAPE: DEATH STARS 3: ATTACT OF THE BABYLON SLAYERS

DARK, INTRICATE DESIGNS, LAYERED WITH DETAIL, KARIMO’S DRAWINGS REALLY REMINDED ME OF ARTIST RICK GRIFFIN WHO WAS ONE OF THE LEADING DESIGNERS OF PSYCHEDELIC CONCERT POSTERS IN THE 1960S CALIFORNIA AND LIKE GRIFFIN; KARIMO DESIGNS CRAZY POSTERS EVENTS, VINYLS AND TEE’S.

RICK GRIFFIN:

KARIMO:

RICK GRIFFIN’S WORK WAS POPULAR WITHIN THE SURFING SUBCULTURE IN THE USA. HIS MOST RENOWN WORK INCLUDED HIS COMIC STRIP ABOUT A SURFER NAMED “MURPHY”. MOST KIDS TODAY WOULD ASSOCIATE “COWABUNGA” WITH BART SIMPSON, BUT IT WAS RICK GRIFFIN’S “MURPHY” THAT COINED THE TERM WAY BACK IN THE 1970S.

YOU MIGHT RECOGNISE MURPHYFEATURED ON OF COLLAB BETWEEN VANS X RICK GRIFFIN IN 2009

I THINK A TRAPSTAR X KARIMO COLLAB WOULD BE INTERESTING…THOUGHTS IN THE COMMENT BOX PEOPLE.

FOR MORE ON KARIMO CHECK OUT: WWW.ILOVEKARIMO.COM

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Taken from my post on : iamatrapstar.com

Beyonce: Move Your Body

2011-04-27T14:02:00.006+01:00

What does patriotic America do when the crisis of obesity is taking over young people?

...They bring in Beyonce to get the heart racing in a lunchroom flashdance style work out video of course!

Check it out:

I'm defiently gunna start doing this every morning to get the blood flowing!

put that Cream filled Twinky down and WORK IT!!!!!

I'M GOING COACHELLA NEXT YEAR

2011-04-18T12:11:00.005+01:00

As festivals go, I'm still very new to many of them as I only really started attended any big ones in the last 2 years. Coachella is supposedly one of the biggest out door music festivals in the world.

Coachella (ko-CHEL-a, ko-a-CHEL-a)is a city in Riverside County, California; it is the easternmost city in the region collectively known as the Coachella Valley (or the Palm Springs area). Known as the "City of Eternal Sunshine", Coachella is largely a rural, agricultural, family-oriented community in the desert and one of the state's fastest growing cities in the late 20th century.

...thanks Wikipedia

The Festival was held over the weekend and as the footage comes through my heart sinks cos I missed it....Here's Magnetic Man's performance, enough to make this elephants mouth water.

Shystie 'Pirates Mixtape'

2011-04-13T17:02:00.006+01:00

I LOVE SHYSTIE!!!!!! (say something!?)

I am wetting myself in anticipation of this dropping. Shystie is quality over quantity when it comes to new material and a real hard grafting female in the music industry who in my opinion doesn't get enough love. I highly respect this girls game, she stays true to herself in a male dominated industry. The preview alone for the new 'Pirates Mixtape' is enough to turn anyone into a fan of this progressive female talent...check it out for yourself!

but seriously Shystie...it's April, where is Pirates Mixtape??? :(

support the movement and follow her here

http://www.iamshystie.co.uk/

URBAN DEVELOPMENT: INDUSTRY TAKEOVER, Sat 16TH APRIL 2011

2011-04-13T00:52:00.004+01:00

Support Team UK the right way!

"Taking place on Saturday 16th April 2011, the All-Dayer is set to bring you 8 hours of edutainment, jam-packed with performances from the hottest names in urban music, a range of innovative seminars, open mic sessions, essential master classes, workshops and exclusive urban cinema screenings"

Providing a platform for the next generation and inviting them to learn, debate, experiment, question and hear about urban music. Guest panelists on the day include Kano, Wiley, Twin B, Yasmin, G Frsh, P Money, SBTV, RWD and many more....tickets are £10 in advance...don't miss out if you're a budding talent or you just curious to know more.

No Love

2011-04-13T00:39:00.007+01:00

Skits, Shadez The Misfit, Nate & Ash Catch Em - No Love (clean) Produced by Footstepz by TrapstarLDN

Watch this space for the video coming soon, produced by Footstepz, No Love is taken from the highly anticipated Trapstar Mixtape Rise of The Underdogs.

Check out SBTV X Trapstar Cypher for more from these 4 talented guys...don't sleep on em!

Summer is here

2011-04-11T14:12:00.004+01:00

Amsterdam

2011-04-11T13:21:00.012+01:00

Me and my boobie Liz went to Amsterdam last weekend to see Chase and Status in concert.

After arriving in my home from home city, we took our virgin tram ride to decent 3 star Hotel, checked in and settled into our room and soon received a text from my local friend Karim “On Leidse Straat, I’m there at coffee company” ....this was the beginning of an epic and very LONG day

This is how it went...

Met the lovely Karim @ Coffee Company and he takes us to party in Vondel Park;
Vondel park is full – 100s and 100s of cool, funky, sexy, yummy mummies, dishy dads, cool kids, hot girls, sexy guys, punks, emos....You name it, they’re there dressed in fly kicks and shades.
Half cut, sun kissed and learning some Dutch we take a long walk to go eat some seriously good home cooked Indonesian food
Walk back to hotel the whole while Karim has been an amazing tour guide to us
Get back to hotel for an outfit change and a sly disco nap only to realise the doors open at 9 not 10 and the concert is due to start at 10 not 11....despite this we get to Melkweg at 11 and the ticket guy tells us it’s about to start in 2mins – PERFECTO!
CHASE AND STAUS ROCKED MY WORLD!!!!!
Back to the hotel for a another outfit change and then hit the streets; bee line for Club Air where there is an MTV party happening and is also the after party for Chase and Status
Club Air is the shit, after some translation/money/locker issues we are in the mix of the club doing shots and drinking doubles
OH, WHATS THIS?! My spidey senses lock onto the beat which leads me to a second from where garage, dubstep, dirty beats and house is the flavour.
I clear the dance floor with my skanks and get so sweaty betty that we take a break in the smoking area – there is not outside area here
Chilling in stagnate smoke filled room as if from behind the smoke haze immerses a man requesting a cigarette.
Liz is stuttering, why... it’s only MC Rage of chase and Status who is the nicest person in the world.
We spent the next hour talking, sharing stories, finding out the world is too small and we know a lot of the same people and get invited to the iTunes festival to watch Chase and Status play.,....i cannot discuss this further for fear of jinxing myself. Shhhhhhhh.....
Anyway it’s 3 am in Amsterdam I arrived at 12:30 and I still haven’t smoked anything green– on hearing this rage presents me with a bag of weed and says “enjoy” I heart MC Rage....I heart Chase and Status even more now!
We party for a bit and even talk some business (WATCH THIS SPACE) before Rage disappears and never comes back but we swapped details (but of course) and I get a text to say they had to exit swiftly but look forward to meeting again soon - I thank him for the music and the show!
I swear my life is like the best teen stoner movie ever!

The rest of the trip went something like this...

Brain dump...

2011-03-28T20:49:00.004+01:00

Procrastination is a funny old thing

It’s not lazy and it's not unproductive - it's just life in slow motion...or something

My wonderful time at Disney came to an end last week, I am unemployed for this week and then next week I will start my next adventure in Music PR and small events for Urban Development, working with some great people and learning some valuable skills. It's nothing I can’t handle, 2 days a week. And for the rest of the 5 days of the week I'm looking for part time work in retail or admin just so I won’t kill myself every time I look at my depleting bank balance. I'm excited and this week in between while I have all this wonderful free time I will be sorting out my portfolio of work, doing some freelance bits online, working on Trapstar deadlines, having a wardrobe overhaul and also preparing for my weekend in Amsterdam...but I'm procrastinating a little today!

It’s nothing I can’t handle I just have to be in the right mind frame when approaching tasks, I do this for a living organising and planning; but when it comes to doing for myself I just can’t seem to figure out where to start!

The Weeknd - House Of Balloons

2011-03-28T16:16:00.006+01:00

After being recommended this North American band, I've kinda been hooked on The Weeknd. The freely downloadable debut mix tape House of Balloons is a regular on my personal music player.
When I first heard Wicked Game, I couldn't help but wonder if the singer was channeling Charlie Sheen. But after having this on constantly in the background at work, I hear Justin Timberlake Harmonies and real essence of Drakes dark, emotional lyrics...but at 20 years old it makes you wonder what is going on in kids heads these day. The mixtape is Laced with RnB tones (win) and while some songs are easy listening and some you have to take with a shot or 2 of rum...enjoy ..XO

Tracklist:
1. High For This
2. What You Need
3. House Of Balloons – Glass Table Girls
4. The Morning
5. Wicked Games
6. The Party & The After Party
7. Coming Down
8. Loft Music
9. The Knowing

Trapstar Snaps

2011-03-20T14:12:00.006Z

A summer Wardrobe essential...dropping new stock this weekend...I suggest you do yourself a favor, or a great gift, if you wanna do someone else a favor :)

uNIT 21 PORTOBELLO GREEN ARCADE
281 PORTOBELLO ROAD
NOTTING HILL
LONDON
W10 5TZ

TEL 0203 538 9198

www.iamatrapstar.com

@TrapstarLDN

Dear Aunty Mistry

2011-03-20T13:57:00.009Z

I find myself being questioned for answer by my girlfriends all the time about relationships like I’m some guru. I’m not. I have had 1 great loving relationship that unfortunately ended in heart ache, 2 twisted relationships that kinda faded into the past, dated a string of guys who I didn't sleep with and slept with a few guys that I didn't date. I don’t think I’m an expert of relationships but I am becoming an expert at knowing myself and knowing what I want and what I don’t like and to avoid those situations. I admit that I was a big preacher and non practicer but as I get older and wiser I find myself just turning away from situations that I used to run into - with scissors! Ha

Having a strong female and family base with classic morals and values has moulded me into the woman I am today. I am the way I am with men, not because I've been hurt and lied to, I am the way I am because I have been loved and know what it is to be cared for. I have some great memories of some fun situations, they didn't work out but I chose not to remember the bad, rather just focus on the good. This post goes out to girls, guys, the next generation, those who are looking for love in the wrong places and those who are a bit unsure.

So it was funny when I was talking to one of my close male friends about relationships. He couldn't understand why girls wanted to jump into relationships so fast, Why they got clingy after 1 date and wanted it all or nothing now? 1 or 2 dates didn't give him enough background information to know if this girl was potential girlfriend material... I told him every girl was different; don’t paint them all with the same brush. My advice to him was to communicate his feelings, be up front and tell her the deal. I have found in the past with some older men I dated that because they were honest about the situation before we got into anything, time spent with them was so enjoyable and fun because I didn't spend hours psycho-analysing everything he said and about where it was going. It was the guys who were conceited and didn't know what they wanted past sex that made me feel cheap and disrespected afterwards - and that’s essentially what it boils down to.

If you walk into a situation with your eyes open your wits about you and the respect for yourself and others you can’t go wrong. I think loneliness can make us grasp onto false idealism's of affection as soon as someone shows you an ounce of interest. What’s the harm in spending a couple months getting to know that guy/girl and then seeing where it goes..seriously how can you get into a relationship with someone you don’t know?! Security comes from within; so why not spend time hanging out, becoming friends. It's OK to share a couple kisses and intimate moments; it could lead to a stronger happy relationship in the future, and IF it doesn't work out, at least you've gained a friend. Even if that doesn't happen, at least you both walk away with mutual respect instead of mutual dislike. This way you learn and lived and love and the world is a happier place, which equals a less jaded London. If more people did this there would be less c-list UK rappers chatting rubbish on twitter about ‘typical gyal’ and ‘why girls are dumb’ and there would be less vengeful girls saying ‘fuck men’...haters of love me thinks!

To all guys and girls... and that potential one out there for me:

I know myself, I love myself, I’m not perfect but I’m getting better at this life game every day. I love my life, my family, friends and my work. And I will have these things before, during and after you. Compliment my life share my smiles, don’t try be all about it and I’ll do the same for you. I hope you hold some of these same values, cos we could build some great memories together.

ROCK THE BELLES pt.3

2011-03-19T12:44:00.004Z

ELIZA DOOLITTLE// LEALEA JONES// EMILY RAWSON// AFRO PUNK// WAH NAILS// TRAPSTAR//

ONE FOR THE LADIES BUT ALSO FOR THE LADS. IF YOU HAVEN'T ATTENDED YET I SUGGEST YOU DO. FEMALE POWER IN THE FORM OF LIVE PERFORMERS, DJ SETS, ARTISTS AND WAH NAILS AND OF COURSE TRAPSTAR LONDON BACKING THE GIRLS MAKING POWER MOVES AND SETTING THE BAR FOR OTHER BRANDS TO FOLLOW....maybe I'm a little bias lol

Chase and Status

2011-03-15T21:45:00.005Z

OK this is late....but it's only cos as we know I procrastinate just a bit....

I been a fan of these electronic production duo since Love ft Jenna G, their high standard of Launching themselves further into the mainstream with their second album, No More Idols has been on repeat since I bought it on the release date!

Time ft Delilah has hit a personal chord for me and Blind Faith ft Liam Bailey will definitely be a raving track for summer 2011. This album is a banger throughout and was the soundtrack to my recent tattoo session. I love this album...if you're into the sounds of ShyFX or Prodigy then this is for you!!! Dance-able beats with influences and throw backs to Ol'skool Garage, Jungle, 90s Dance, Drum'n'Bass and some new Skool Dubstep this album featuring Plan B, Tinie Tempah, Cee-lo Green and Maverick Sabre who I will be catching at Tomorrows Milly's World Showcase at The Monarch.

5 Gold Elephants :)

I got credited on my first go!

2011-03-15T21:06:00.005Z

NEWS : Behind The Scenes Of FlyBoy E’s New Video One Man Soldier Featuring Little Dee

Written by Tego Sigel on 15 Mar 2011

Last week FlyBoy E shot his video for his latest drop One Man Solider so in true RWD fashion we went behind the scenes to get you the exclusive and talk to the man himself..

Big shouts to director Elmino, Fly Boy E complimented working with him, “Elmino had a good idea and vision of how to get the music to correlate with the visuals effectively Elmino got real creative with some of the shots and angles he used, we had fun whilst shooting the video to One Man Soldier “ Of the song FlyBoy offered “When you listen to the track you will notice it’s a big sound with a lot of energy which grips you from start to finish, so to execute the exhilarating feel of the track, we had to implement a lot of fast movement.”
 
The video’s plot sees FlyBoy on route to a location, with hype building, like a general calling his troops, the word gets out and others start to gather and meet at the final destination “We tried to implement different scenes of people getting a phone call telling them about the meet up point, for example the cameo shot in the tattoo shop.” FlyBoy continued “We got all the day time shots whilst the sun was still out but when it started getting dark we made our way to the forest where everything got a little more exciting.”

Breaking out the flares for some night shots, FlyBoy knew they had to be careful “During this part of the video shoot we had to be cautious as we were playing with fire literally. We had to light up some sticks and get a couple performance shots with me holding the torch, the same with Little Dee.”

The imagery used in the video is an example of how sophisticated Grime is becoming and the creative mind of Elmino at work. We also caught up with Elmino on set, who was excited about the project “As soon as I heard the track One Man Soldier I knew the video was going to be crazy. The tune is an absolute madness, the beat and the way FlyBoy E and Little Dee delivers on the track is serious. We put our creative minds together and it wasn’t hard thinking of a theme for the video, as inspiration was flying in the air it made things easier. The day of the shoot was smooth, hardly any problems, we more or less managed to capture everything we envisioned resulting to great video shoot and an epic video”.

The Video for FlyBoy E Ft. Little Dee – One Man Soldier premieres on RWDmag.com this Thursday.

Words: Nisha Mistry

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Massive THANKS to Sian Anderson for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to grow and learn.

Little Mermaid does Vogue

2011-03-14T15:45:00.005Z

I'm just sayin...

Thunder Clap for Rihanna on the cover of vogue in a sheer, classy, sexy, figure hugging, 'she's all woman' Chanel dress

for anyone who's loved and lost

2011-02-28T13:13:00.005Z

ROCK THE BELLES

2011-02-20T22:10:00.004Z

Last months launch was a straight road block - don't miss this one!

INTRODUCING!

2011-02-20T21:46:00.005Z

So I thought it was time to let you all in on a little secret that I have been concealing while it's been healing...meet my new lady

Inspired by a classic Bollywood film Chandni, after witnessing this beautiful woman do her thing as a young girl,I was inspired(there's that word again) to do Indian dance for 10 odd years...She is the beautiful, regal, curvy, proud, powerful, sexy, Indian woman and everything I want to represent.

After years of deliberating, deciding, saving and waiting...my opportunity came along and my talented friend Biko Issah delivered. 2 sittings, 11 hours later and a some pain...not as much as I thought - IM AAARRDDD!!!

Offically in love with my leg!

Music feeds my soul

2011-01-26T22:26:00.003Z

Pink Friday is a HUGE album, girl power all the way. This song particularily stands out to be, especially the second verse, it speaks to me right now where I'm in a good place...

PINK LONDON

2011-01-26T21:37:00.008Z

Head Barbz Nicki Minaj; aka Nicki Lewinsky, aka Nicki the Ninaj, aka Nicki the Harajuku Barbie, finally graced the British Isles this past week. And with her she brought her own pink storm....getting mobbed at the airport to almost getting kicked out of The Dorchester and nearly arrested outside Buckingham Palace, Nicki did like only she coudl!

Unfortunately last week was an uber-busy-power-moves week for me and I never got to see her but in honour of her visit I donned my MAC Pink4Friday lipstick everyday - oh yes I was on-line very Friday/Thursday 00.00 on the dot, in December to try score me this limited Edition lipstick!

Von Mistry Barbz (me!) was looking extra cute this week, but not as Cute as HB!

Pink Catsuit...is this Casetta Playa?

This dress is outta this world literally!

Versace Dvea Geometric satin heels are to die for!

I'm not the biggest Fashionisha (see what I did there) in there world but I know someone who is...check out the other Nisha's page for the low down on Nicki's style and ...

"shoe game so crazy the mental asylum looking for me!"

Do it like Jessie J

2011-01-26T20:46:00.007Z

I always find I have a story to tell when something comes up in coversationgs, sometimes I may over share but I'm just one of those poeple I guess

When I worked in Vans last year I have to say it was one of my best moves yet as it took me back to my passion of Good Customer Service, meeting new people, making friends, served Tinie Tempah and Usain Bolt, people I would later work with like Trapstar and randomly this girl, an independent, beautiful looking girl with so much style and sass about her - but always polite and 'Hello' with a smile.

She told me her name was Jessie and that she was a singer, she came in a few times and I had such a envy girl crush on my regular customer. Anyway....a year later I'm sititng with the girls around the Youtube and she shows me this video of a girl with an amazing voice...

She recently picked up The Brits Critics Choice Award Gwarn Girl!!!!

She's got the lungs, the right attitude, the looks and definitely the style

Her tights came is on point too see Asos for the hook up
She is definitely a fan of the monochrome/ Black & White look and it works for her.

Point is she smashes it every time, you could say hint of Rhianna or Gaga and I would agree they are an influence but Jessie J is all real, unique, British, home grown talent - we salute you girl! Team UK

...I randomly saw J Jessie last month outside a party and she was as polite and lovely as she has always been - I wish her all the success in the World!

Debut album - Who You Are - March 28th
www.jessiejmusic.com

Rock The Belles

2011-01-24T21:33:00.003Z

...Don't be round, come down and support the girls making moves in the industry.

Come be part of a new event that will be continue to rock your bells for the rest of the Year. Held every last Friday of the month after...the Launch of Rock the Belles is this Friday, East village Shoreditch.

I've been lucky enough to be able to work on this event so if you're interested, the support is madly appreciated.

thanks in advance.... details below!

Rock the Belles At East Village , Shoreditch

Launch on Friday 28th January 2011 / last Friday of every month thereafter

We kick off in style with sets from Yasmin (who will also be throwing her official single launch), Kayper and Nikki Beatnik, 3 of the most credible and talented artists about. Guests will be treated to fabulous nail art courtesy of nail boutique du jourWah Nails, free giveaways from Ltd Watches and Trapstar as well as a pop up photo shoot, DJ battles, and a host of amazing live acts.

25.02 - Little Boots Djs // 25.03 - Ms Dynamite Live

www.facebook.com/rockthebelles // www.twitter.com/irockthebelles

Entry £6/£7 guestlists hello@rockthebelles.com // £6 advance (advised) www.viewlondon.co.uk/clubs/rock-the-belles-tickets-27231-32089.html // 9pm-3.30am // Tables FREE to reserve in advance.

Zimbabwe 2010-2011

2011-01-09T22:14:00.011Z

What is love?

“Love is always patient and kind; it is never jealous, love is never boastful or conceited; it is never rude or selfish; it does not take offense, and is not resentful. Love takes no pleasure in other people’s sins but delights in the truth; it is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope, and to endure whatever comes. Love does not come to an end.” ♥

Congratulations to the newlyweds Mr Mehul & Mrs Aarti Ghandi.

You guys were the reason that I got to come home and spend my holiday season in the glorious sunshine and sleep warm nights under a carpet of stars.

Indians weddings are never a simple thing and that's the very least that could be said about this particular event. Yep, Event - of epic scale. No sooner did I arrive, I was welcomed and checked into my hotel room, bags assigned with a personalised and branded tag and told to have a drink and take my seat on the private shuttle service hired to ferry guests between the hotel and various wedding celebrations planned for the next 7 days.

Being an events coordinator not only was this a great family wedding but as a guest I was given an experience and it was eye opener of what can be achieved abroad when you allow yourself no hold bars when creating the fantasy wedding. Everything about the wedding was beautifully detailed and alot of thought, hard work and effort had gone into the planning and execution of every detail. The theme of the wedding was elephants, which I cant lie slyly jealoused meh - but being the busy little elephant, I was in heaven, so I just shut my trap and enjoyed it - but I did let it be known that I am the elephant queen hahaha!

This was the wedding mundapt or stage upon which the wedding ceremony took place. My uncle designed and had this made to specification.

Welcome to Zimbabwe...

of course me and my sister took this opportunity to flex our style and elegance. Nothing feels better than a Saree looks

She is my Indian princess - love Asha...not we're not twins!

Indian weddings are like movies and I admit that I looked forward to the afternoons sewing flower garlands with a range of my aunties and some new aunties I had never met, who questioned, have you seen any nice boys? when are you getting married? Laughing out loud as they recalled stories of when they got married....it was too cute

The wedding was beautiful and emotional and I think certain heart strings of mine were tugged at because I have a new found respect and admiration for those who are truly happy and find someone to share that with for the rest of their lives. One can only hope...and a bit of optimism definitely helps.

So for 2011 I think it's time I let go of the disbelief a little bit!

Christmas day was spent on a garden terrace of a restaurant sipping Bellini's and cream soda with my family and munching on Pizza, in warm sunshine- perfect and weird all at the same time!

*insert picture here*

(I took some real snaps using my newly purchased Lomo Action Sampler 35mm, an ebay bargain which typically broke after the first use, so once those are processed...watch this space)

The time spent with my family and especially my cousins was definitely something special, living in each others pockets, sharing breakfast, toasting shots, dancing, talking and laughing till ours sides hurt and remembering the good ol days in Zim when we spent summers getting up to mischief.

2010 was a great year ending in the best way possible, at home, with my family, looking good, feeling fab, 30 degrees everyday and of course dancing

New Years day, 5am-ish, I watched the sunrise over Africa on new years day and was ashtonised by the 100s of people I saw making their way to church. It was very peaceful and something I felt blessed to have witnessed.

The last 4 days were spent touring in this van

I visited Chinoyu caves

and Imerie Safari Lodge, where I bumped into these characters

NOW I really was in Heaven!

So back now in London, glowing from a tan, refreshed from my break, changed from experience and sniffle's from the air conditioning. Time to go in, it's about females making power moves in 2011...LET'S GO!!!!

Lazy Lil Elephant who don't blog so much in 2010...but will in 2011

2011-01-04T19:20:00.005Z

Happy New Year my lovelies....

Have so many things to blog and so little time, blah , blah, I will do better!

I'm currently blogging from Zimbabwe - where apparently phones don't roam, but they do switch on and occasionally connect to a half decent WiFi!

Why Zimbabwe? Well my little cousin got married to a great guy and we spent a week not sleeping, eating too much, drinking WAY too much, talking, dancing, laughing, more dancing and a little more drinking...I will update you on my return to England - mark my words!

Also yesterday, I saw 6 Elephants while on Safari and I swear to you, they flocked to me like they knew I was one of them...*sigh*...post to follow trust me!

So, before I sign off and go play poker with my cuzzy's on my last night in Zimbabwe - with new inspiration, new year and new excitement and thirst for life, love, money, travel and all things Von Mistry

... I wish you all the best for this year - YOU CAN DO IT!

Trapstar Holiday Season Drop

2010-12-12T11:59:00.005Z

Today Trapstar is having its Holiday Season Collection Drop at the recently opened Trapstar Flagship Store. Most commonly known as the brand that puts in work, it was not so long ago I was working with them in Brick Lane at The Trapstar X G-Shock East Event for their collaboration watch.

Recommended you get down there...

Please follow me on Twitter

2010-12-02T23:52:00.008Z

www.twitter.com/missmistry

...since right now I have awful at blogging.

Really I wanted to fill you in on my most amazing girly trip to Amsterdam....oh boy did we laugh A LOT. I wanted to keep you informed of the work I been doing with Trapstar on the event side and the exciting Trapstar X G-Shock Collab that was a massive success...I wanted to post about the Red Bull MUSIC CLASS OF 2010 fashion and music collab event I'm working this Saturday with the bootylicious and talented Sarah Young.

I have been positive and focused on really throwing myself into myself and my work - guess you could say it's that time of year again when I'm just spazzed out busy lil elephant.

That's all about I can manage right now, I'm that busy. working for Disney, training in various gym classes by night, events Fri- sun and rehearsing the wedding dance performance for my lil cuzzys wedding in Zimbabwe in minus 23 days and counting where ever I can fit them in...This year is gonna end with a bang :D

pics and blog posts to follow hopefully maybe really soon!

P.S. Love this!

When things go bump in the night

2010-11-05T00:50:00.013Z

...It's more than likely me stumbling in half drunk, half stoned, feet sore from the dancing but it was worth it - i know it's late so I'll give you the run down. I've got another blog post to write after this so i got to be time efficient....i digress

Halloween was epic!

pART.1

its all started on Thursday for the Disney store Europe work party. the absence of a camera in my life is proving difficult so I'll just describe it for you.
50 Disney staff member dressed as characters from the cute cartoons who have turned to the dark side. think rhianna in the so hard video but less sexy. the next day at work was a struggle but it was nice to do it as a department together and share in our hung over state. but a berrocca later, a pit stop at westfield for some essentials Halloween purchases and some sexy new shoes

this was me

sporting my new MAC Disney Venomous Villains makeup. I went for Maleficent and sported my look on her using eye shadow in She Who Dares and blusher Brair Rose

I then went onto meet my beautiful Princess Jo Jo and the musical Prince Snips and went to check out Informed London' Halloween Carnival at Ice Father Nation in Commercial Road.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DENISE

....we dance, oh we danced and me. split into 2 rooms a bar and a flooded unisex toilet/ indoor smoking area / social pit the party was full of characters.

pARt.3
on Saturday night and after a nother pit stop at my local highs treet for some essential Halloween goodies i became a voodoo wman with light up skull wreath and MAC Warrior Collection lipstick in Purple Right

1ST STOP - was Monster Ball a private party of a close friend and it was good family fun with some of my favourite people

2ND STOP - was Livin Proof at Camp in Old Street a which has fast become one of my most popular haunts this year - again a wicked night to end a great weekend of parties, being social, dancing, drinking, laughing, randomness and fancy dress...and surprisingly making new connections...

GAME OVER

2010-11-05T00:38:00.002Z

....That is all *speechless*

a very naked reflection

2010-10-16T23:00:00.002+01:00

I do some dumb things sometimes that make me question why I don’t listen and why I’m so slow to learn from my own lessons till I’ve let history repeat itself at least 3 times. I’m only human and I’m starting to see that in my behaviour - I’m ticking the 25-30 box and I theres things about myself that I need to fix up on. I suppose I’m putting this out there to show my sudden realisation that my life journey so far is a beautiful path tarred with speak/ act before thinking situations, created by myself...I’m not being hard on myself, trust me!
I’m currently remorseful of my selfish actions but I’m also positive that I will start to get things right in light of the bigger picture, to being a better person to the ones who really matter all the time, a better elephant if you must.

I crash around and get play in the mud, make a scene, make a mess, then get clean up and after a bit do it all over again – I can only do that so many times before people stop paying attention.

no child born with HIV by 2015 -

2010-09-25T19:09:00.001+01:00

A good cause, a great campaign, join the protest and make a change in your world today...that is all

It's a small world after all...

2010-08-23T23:59:00.006+01:00

London is too f**cking small and kinda semi-incestuous - when you think about it, everyone knows everyone somehow (is friends with/slept with/used to date/used to link/friend of a friend/enemies/fuckbuddies/sisters friends brother/school chums).
In my opinion 6 degrees of separation is a stretch now'a days, 2 max 3 degrees of separation is the current connection speed in the London network and right'about now it's pissing me off - I need to escape this one horse town.

What's worse is when you see it on Frickin Fassbook and connect the dots...I feel dirty...I found something(someone if you must) but the connections/ex's/friends/events are just playing on my better judgment are threatening to turn me into some dickhead and it's not like me at all!

AAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

I refuse to let these little bumps in the road get the better of me but I just had to put that out there...share...

It has to be bed time, because if I stay up, I'm gunna stay online and possible trash my PC...this has been helpful!

hahahahahahhaa I'm such a diva sometimes

Hoes on my dick!

2010-08-13T13:56:00.000+01:00

The Alchemist

2010-07-30T18:44:00.004+01:00

written by Paulo Coelho

hands down this is one of my favourite books in my collection and when I'm feeling lost or a transition in my life i pick it up and it strangely helps me to realise it's all written and my destiny is there to be discovered I just have to ask the right questions and listen to my heart, head, heart head....they can never decide!

"The Alchemist details the journey of a young Spanish shepherd named Santiago. Santiago, believing a recurring dream to be prophetic, decides to travel to Egypt to find treasure. On the way, he encounters love, danger, opportunity and disaster"

Available at all GOOD book stores, I recommend this even if you just want a good read...

Bang Bang Bang

2010-07-21T16:40:00.004+01:00

je te plumerai la, tete

...translates to I shall pluck you

taken from the French Canadian Nursery rhyme Alouette (Skylark), is about plucking feathers off a skylark .

Marc Ronson on production works his magic and combines a host of popular music genres with Q-tip spitting which is soo very fitting and vocals courtesy of electronica MNDR.

The video was directed like an 80s video game set by Jordan Galland and Gary Breslin

I LOVE this and cannot stop listening to it and dancing around my house...

Songs and Sunshine!!!!!!!!

KISS ME

2010-07-14T02:20:00.003+01:00

From the Rimmel Colour Show off range, colour : KISS ME

...fancied a pinky orangey coral kinda colour to bring sexy back for this summer and this perked me right up

...dont you think?

Miami Beach was the SHIT!

2010-07-14T01:51:00.005+01:00

I had an amazing time, it’s like going to a heaven on earth – you’re constantly being served, the sun is shining, 90 degree, poolside chilling, maxing on the beach, meeting strangers, dancing till the sun rises, shopping, eating and drinking what I wanted when I wanted, holiday flings ....oooohh yes I did

Unfortunately my hotel was pants but I knew what to expect... and I paid what it was worth so no drama...

Holiday Song: I’m in Miami Bitch! Shots by Little Jon, Blowing Money Fast by Rick Ross, Hello Good Morning by Dirty Money and OhMyGosh by Usher

Holiday snap

At the end of it we all had fun times and come home with a combined 1000 pictures of good memories and smiles to look back on in the future. I defiantly left a piece of my heart out in Miami, and even after 10 days I could have definitely enjoyed it for another 10 days...and if I had the money I would have had a pit stop in NY for a couple days to hang out with my new found friends...

I just want to say holiday romances are a great thing, they an opportunity to learn something about yourself, and if you're lucky it's a new friend who you will always share some sick memories with. Even if you don't take away a lasting contact you will always have a memory of a time when you lived freely and loved wildly.

...but here's a few rules on holiday romance is this

1. You're on holiday have fun, even if you've "never done this before". Be inhibitious and wild but be safe, strap it up and DON'T do things that your insurance wouldn't cover and that breaks the law!

2. Be yourself and give a little something, even if it goes no where, enjoy it whole heatedly. What happens on holiday stays on holiday, you may never see this person again so its OK to share your hope and dreams with this person, they wont laugh I swear!

3. Soppy farewell goodbyes at the airport departures lounge is straight NO! Say good bye with a smile at the hotel or the beach and then keep it moving

4. When you get home, go for a check up -just to be sure, to be sure, to be sure!

Brazil today, tomorrow I'm in MIAMI B*tch

2010-06-21T10:40:00.004+01:00

I’m off to Miami tomorrow morning YAY!!!!!!...months of scrimping, saving, dieting and training (and also working hard tryna earn moola) has come to a peak...

I finished my intern 3 weeks ago and didn't get any temp work to fill in the gap so unfortunately I have been bumming around at home....So all my hard work kinda got turned on its head but at the same time, I’m still blessed, healthy, happy and very excited to throw on my bikini and "party in the city where the heat is on all night on the beach to the break of dawn"

10 days of sheer bliss, sun, sea and sand...no sex thank you! It's a girly holiday but i cant guarantee there wont be some broken hearts and sore necks from the whiplash I'm gunna cause hehehe.

Anyway...This would all be a more satisfying day dream if I still hadn't got a shit load of stuff to do...finishing packing, DIY manicure and pedi cure, tidy, shop, de fuzz :S

Miami tomorrow for now im going Brazil ;)

....toodles

I PASSED!

2010-06-21T10:33:00.003+01:00

I got a credit!!!

I now have a diploma in Event Management....

hhhhmmmmmm........what now!?

Something for the Weekend!

2010-05-27T16:34:00.004+01:00

...this is my first one to attend, so looking forward to it, as it's been hyped up to me. I will be there to have a butchers and support my boys @ Trapstar who are putting in a lot of work making MA-HOSSSIVE steps with their brand right now - check em out cos I said so!

toddle pip!

kissing

2010-05-20T17:27:00.004+01:00

Last night I kissed a boy and I really liked it!

I haven't had a proper, passionate, considerate, loving kiss from a guy in ages and the fact that this was someone who I've know for years but haven't kissed in forever kinda made it feel nicer...it was totally innocent and very cute!

I've spent moment in my day reliving it and smiling off the high - damn I miss being 17 and just snogging someones face off - anyway 'this kiss' it was EMOTIONAL, so much so to the point where, it felt so good... I had to stop kissing him...and I was soo overwhelmed I had tears in my eyes- MAN UP MISTRY and ENJOY IT I was screaming inside!

From dating complete soulless waste men to whom kissing is the last ting on their minds, I've not been able to indulge in such pleasures that a simple kiss can bring...what's going on guys? scared to catch a feeling? What a turn off!

Anyway this kiss has sparked off my mojo and a fire inside...just being happy...the sun is shining...I'm very excited like a school girl about this summer!

Fan of a Fan

2010-05-20T16:39:00.006+01:00

Fan of a Fan the aptly named collabo mix tape released by Chris Brown and Young Moneys Tyga made 'just for the fans' . This is what I'm listening to after my boy Bingsley schooled me to this hype and right so made me a copy :D

One of the tracks I'm really feeling "Dueces" is a sulky, mellow, imabestrongandmoveonwithoutyouandyou'regunnaregretit kinda RnB aaaaannnnd unless you have been on Mars or in a coma this track a blatant 'Fuck you' to Rhianna...BOV! Chris is looking grown and schexy in this video as is Kevin McCall - YUM!

To be fair I don't think Chris Breezey is breaking sells in the US as much these days, but he's got to stay current and credible (and of course express himself) so you cant blame a dude for trying! I just think it's a cool track and the mix tape is decent! You can download this track and the rest of the mix tape Fan of a Fan for FREE - google that shit cos I ain't got time to be finding stuff for ya

:p -only playing here it is loveyapumpkins!

Nkwo Onwuka

2010-05-14T11:39:00.004+01:00

Summer is fast approaching and as the money slowly trickles in – I pray I don’t blow it all in one go- Miami in June with my favourite girlie's is soon approaching and I’ve started scanning websites for some holiday bits, particularly dresses. I find when you’re on holiday it’s easier to just dress and go and with a dress and some accessories you’re ready in no time. While browsing ASOS.com their new season line had some gems and the Afromania collection by new designer Nkwo Onwuka really caught my eye!

Halter Tunic Dress £85.00

Tulip Wrap Dress £75.00

Shirt Bow Tie Dress £65.00

...Affordable and more importantly ethical, Nkwo’s designs are a combination of 60s and 70s funky, fresh cuts and African inspired prints. Her line is ethical and she uses natural fabrics and ensures all her manufacturing wages are paid fairly. Nkwo’s collections are already stocked in a number of independent boutiques throughout Europe and West Africa...for me from Nkwo click here!

The Elephants are coming to Town!!! YAY!!!!

2010-05-11T11:05:00.004+01:00

Elephants are taking over London - and rightly so I say. Painted baby elephants can be spotted over London this month and next month to highlight the plight Asian Elephant and raise money for these endangered species …I nearly wet my pants when I seen my 1st one in Carnaby Street...

“Each decorated by a different artist or celebrity, the elephants brighten and beautify the city, enhancing every park, street corner and building they grace. Running from May to July 2010, this is London’s biggest outdoor art event on record. With an estimated audience of 25 million, we aim to raise £2 million for the Asian elephant and benefit 20 UK conservation charities.”

I will be taking pictures of my sightings. For more info click here!

Beyonce - Why dont you love me?

2010-05-09T22:53:00.006+01:00

"And I love you enough to talk some sense into you baby...Check my credentials" hahhahahahaha

My style love is 50s pin-ups and this video kills me with every outfit and curve!

LOVE Bey!

why I love elephants...by Von Mistry

2010-04-30T16:05:00.005+01:00

A lot of people ask me Why elephants? Why busy little elephant?!

So I thought I’d explain…I like elephants. Not sure why, always have and always will. What’s your favourite animal? ...mine is elephants

To me elephants are tribal, look after their heard, caring, protective, nurturing, playful, intuitive, big boned (lol), hard/strong on the outside but gentle creatures…and I see the same qualities in myself…simples! And off the back of this, my friends even say: "naughty little elephant" when I'm bad or "you're such a little elephant crashing around" when I'm being clumsy or my favourite "you elephant" when I say something silly funny...Von Mistry and elephants are in the same category ya dig!

How can you not love these beautiful, floppy eared, large, creations of the man upstairs…

hehehe

eeeeewwwwwwww!!!!

yay!

Happy Buffday to ME!!!!!

2010-04-30T10:57:00.000+01:00

Today is my birthday

I’m a year older and not much has changed
Still untidy, still uber curvy, still chase young boys and I still live at home with my parents – to add compliment to irony I still look like I’m 22 too!
Hooraaah!

I’m alive; I have my family, friends, health and a positive outlook on life…

Forever Friends

2010-04-16T15:41:00.007+01:00

A year ago I was unemployed, depressed, broke, wasting time on crappy men, spending money I didn’t have, crying rivers on a weekly basis and then gorging on copious amounts of weed that I got on tick...can you say evil cycle!!!

During this time I met my friend Nadia who was in a similar predicament...I would sit with Naddy on odd days and drink tea, squallering in our joint state of unemployment and swap war stories of no money for fashion and just being Indian princess's with senile loving fathers who were losing a grip ha!

anyway....Today I stand stronger, wiser, doing an internship for an event company. Nadia also got a job and blog too and we are both hard at it everyday...Now I got a tiny bit of money in my account, banished all men cos I LOVE ME, spending nothing I don’t have, smiling on a daily basis and working hard in the gym...I digress...my point is that good friends are important; new, old and borrowed!

...me and Naddy are still friends, who made it through together…our current situations aren’t perfect but it’s SOOOO much better than what it was - the Job Center que - it's just not cute - and we will accomplish My world domination one day…

APOLOGIES

2010-04-16T15:37:00.002+01:00

It's been forever a day and month since I blogged and I will try do better and blog some more from now on....that is all - for now!

It's been awhile, heres some thoughts!

2010-03-11T13:38:00.003Z

At 26 I felt like I had anti-climaxed in my path in life and went from high to low very quickly…the low lasted too long and fed up of being at the bottom I had to start things up again. It was like I went back in time- handing out CVs in shopping malls - and I almost felt ashamed and then I looked up and saw I wasn’t the only one walking around with an A4 plastic wallet, I sucked it in, looked my best and walked around with a smile reminding myself that money is money and some money was better than sitting in the Job centre reporting to some dude who didn’t care about me and the fact that I was unemployed, he was getting paid still. So there I was trying hard and eventually I got my lucky break and it was all day everyday retail slave labour on minimum wage. Worked my ass off and didn’t have 1 weekend to myself to rest. I decided that if I had spent that long doing nothing and being depressed, that I would spend every minute now working hard and getting myself back on top form.

My post graduate started 4 months later. I decided to go back to school and do an event management training course, since I was starting fresh as my options for more money were limited. I put my head down and attended class everyday and again found I was not alone in my path to success, I get my grade in a couple of weeks - I deserve a distinction... I’ve done some more volunteering and continue to put myself forward for free work, to gain experience, new skills and meet new people who I shake hands with in the hopes that they might be my next big break. Never for get your Ps and Qs, don’t loose your attitude and be polite with everyone because if someone tries to stomp on your day with them bad attitude you wouldn’t like it. I've finished my course and I'm now doing an internship for a venue finding agency - I dont like it much and I'm a gloried skivvy in all honesty, but they are giving me some good expeirence and it's only for three months.

Being unemployed or stuck in a rut can be hard, trust me I KNOW – but these little things add up to the big things and while you’re unemployed/stuck in a rut you cant change others – you can change/better yourself, you got all this time to practise. Hope is around the corner, don’t give up hope!

EVERYONE (18+) SHOULD COME TO THIS!!!!!!!!

2010-01-20T00:03:00.009Z

THIS IS GUNNA GO DOWN IN UK MUSIC HISTORY!

FOR MORE DETAILS AND INFO:

http://www.ctrlaltshift.co.uk/article/clubbing-haiti

**UPDATE**

I volunteered at this gig through ctrl.alt.del and worked/ricked my scoks off from 10pm-4am...saw some famailiar faces and heard some amaizng PA's from the UK finest - reminding me and now you to support home grown talent! #TEAMUK Also £10,000+ was raised, well done everyone

Merry Crimbo

2009-12-25T21:38:00.003Z

It's been a minute since I blogged.

A lot has been going on - school, work, life.....I been working hard and now I'm playing hard and to be honest I cant keep up. I'm at the point of contemplating having a nap in the bathroom of the club.....oops, don't worry - you'll never catch me slipping like that...I digress - as usual. I'm not gunna go into too much detail but I will say this. Life is all about experiencing and leaning and being there - living in the moment. Do everything and take opportunity - good or bad you learn and grow and make sure you say please and thank you along the way.

Just wanted to say "Merry Christmas" to the world, where ever you are whoever you're with be happy, eat lots, drink a bit more and just relax in the company of your loved ones, family or friends.

a booty call/text if I ever saw one...

2009-12-02T20:17:00.002Z

*beep beep

grab my BB,

"Hey mini ;) what you up to?"

*pause and checks the time
at 00:45 on the clock *side eye
you better believe I'm sleeping _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _DEAD!!

You've got to be shitting me

2009-11-29T23:01:00.008Z

So im window shopping on ebay, seeings what on offer and I came across this...

GORGEOUS PINK DETAIL FEATHER SANDALS...(too delicate for my wide foot)...
SIZE 38 / UK 5 FROM DUNE
THESE ARE A REALLY LOVELY PAIR OF SANDALS FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTIES ...(or booth in Amsterdam's Red Light District)...
ALL GOODS COME FROM A SMOKE FREE AND PET FREE HOME

PLEASE NOTE - ALL SHOES MUST GO TO A GOOD HOME!! ...(because they cant be worn now that I've stretched these puppies with my battered foot complete with chavvy rose tattoo)...

what*2sth*efucl637d?"sn67fs@;ag;ljkg;ouearg ot-34???

Confessions of a shoe-oholic

2009-11-21T15:52:00.010Z

I'm not one to brag but wouldnt you if you got a pair of the new H&M Jimmy Choos ...

In true military style and some encouragement from a fellow shoe fiend H Bear I did what I never thought I would and now I want more....give it to me!

Mission objective: Saturday 14th November 2009, meet H Bear at Wesfields at 07:00 hours for the H&M Jimmy Choos Launch and to get some damn Choos

Yes I stood in the que

I got a wrist band which gave me 10 minute slot with 19 other girls to get some Choos ahead of the general public.

After spanking £139.99 this is what I coped!

oooohhhhhh

aaaaahhhhh.......

aaaawoow.....

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

BLUD FIYA!!!!!!!

2009-11-17T17:46:00.002Z

A highly anticipated release surrounding this video....and now its here. I'm soo turned on right now...I want to dress up and do a little dance for my man....scratch that - I have no man, but still you can see what I mean.
Bey got it going on, stylist for the video went nutz and Sasha really got out!