What I've Learned...

I've learned that the best thing in the world is to have friends who really know you and who really love you. And most importantly, to have friends you can cry with.

I'm not talking about the laughing so hard til you cry cry. I'm talking about the ugly cry. The snot in your nose, body shaking cry. The kind where you get caught up in to the point where you loose your breath cry.

I personally think crying can be very cleansing. After a good cry I always feel lighter and a bit relieved. I think crying is one of the more intimate experiences two people can share. To allow yourself to be vulnerable in front of someone, to trust them with your emotions in such a way is an indication of deep trust.

I also believe this kind of crying is partnered with an opportunity to learn and sometimes to resolve. After all. Crying is just another way to let go.

I'm blessed to have more than one person in my life I can share this type of emotion with. And I'm honored to know I have friends who can lean there heads on my shoulder and be sure I'm a safe place to release their emotion.

Sincerly, Angela...

I've decided to do what I do best and go with what I know.

One of the reasons I never continued to build my blog is because I got some not-so-supportive feedback. Mainly, I was told my posts were way too long. "This is the internet. Nobody wants to read that much!", were the sentiments of the feedback I received. I'm in a new place and I've realized I just gotta do me and hope people will fall in line. This blog is an extension of me. It's very representative of how I think and expresses what I like.

My earlier writing experiences were for newspapers and the articles I penned had to fill space. And, ofcourse, I got paid by the inch. So the longer the story, the bigger my paycheck.

Anyway. I hope you enjoy what I have to offer. Over time I hope my blog will develop and grow into something pretty col. But most importantly, I hope you take this journey with me!!

Sincerely, Angela

Music I'm Loving Right Now...

Okay. So I'm a huge Kelly Rowland fan. I was highly anticipating her album release. I hate to say it but I'm a little underwhelmed. I don't know what it is about Kelly, but she strikes me as the kind of artist who' is looking to impress instead being true to who she is. I don't know. I could be wrong.

Despite the lackluster album, there are a few songs I'm really feeling. Check out:

"Keep It Between Us" (By far my favorite)
"Lay It On Me"
"All Of The Night"





One of the things I love about my job, besides doing makeup, is the music. It's ridiculous. In the course of one day I'll hear everything from meringue to hip hop to R&B to Deep House to Dance Hall to... well, you get the point. So, my newest infatuation is Fenech-Soler. I don't know how long they've been around but I just picked up the EP Demons. It's pretty stellar. It's kinda electronica kinda alternative. Their music has a good beat and good lyrics. I'm also feeling "Stop and Stare" from Kitsune Maison Compilation 9.

I also purchased this week, "Flowers" and "Keep It Loose, Keep It Tight". Two oldies but goodies from Amos Lee.

Models On Top... Chanel Iman

Wow! Simply stunning. Chanel Iman was spotted hanging out at Coachella. I'm totally feeling her sheer tone look. It's very modern and sexy. I love that she lightened her hair as well.

Mmm...Love

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Beautiful Lady

I just came across this still of Jennifer Lopez on the set of her new video. I have to say...simply beautiful. I'm so inspired by the thick lashes, liner and clean skin. Someone will be getting this look this week!