Trapstar Holiday Season Drop

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...

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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

...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!

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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.

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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

....That is all *speechless*

a very naked reflection

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 -

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...

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!

The Alchemist

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

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

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!

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

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!

I got a credit!!!

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

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

Something for the Weekend!

...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

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

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

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!!!!

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?

"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

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…



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Happy Buffday to ME!!!!!

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

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

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!

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!!!!!!!!

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