Music feeds my soul

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

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

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

...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

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

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!