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!

A New Start at Halston

I tagged along with agent extraordinaire Teqn to see his model, and my former protege, Megan McNierney, model in Halston's Fall 2010 Presentation. It was fun to witness the fashion fury firsthand after being absent from the shows for such a long time. The last show I walked was more than a few years ago. Yikes!

I never understand why designers choose to do presentations as opposed to fashion shows. They just don't pack the same punch. Mario Scwab's collection probably benefited from the presentation because it was so small.

This show represented what I liked best and what I liked least about the industry. There's an inherent excitement backstage at a show. And the bigger the label, the more intense and extravagant it will be. A highlight was witnessing "Carrie Bradshaw" herself, Sarah Jessica Parker, being escorted through the masses of onlookers there to witness the re-birth of Halston. The downside to all this hype is the rudeness and the extreme pretentiousness. I was shoved and push so much I felt like I was at a sporting event.

Overall it was good experience. ad a pretty decent exhibition. Would have loved to see a mean runway show, though!