VINTAGE MONDAY: Giving You The Best Of....Anita Baker

All I want to do is close my eyes and hear her sing. My eyes closed, candles, nice glass of Pinot Grigio and her voice serenading throughout the entire room.  Hits like You Bring Me Joy, Sweet Love, Rapture all give me chills and send me up and down an emotional roller coaster.  This beautiful diva has paved the way for great songstresses such as Toni Braxton.  Who we all know has the most unique voice that no one can touch.  Today I would like to honor a woman who is not to be mimicked or recreated.   Vintage Monday brings you:

ANITA BAKER

Born in Toledo, Ohio, raised in Detroit, Michigan, Anita Baker joined a group called, Chapter 8. They eventually got a deal with Ariola and came out with two hit singles. Eventually Ariola was bought by Arista Records and Chapter 8 was dropped.  Ms. Baker decided that she was going to go out on her own in 1983, with her debut album: The Songstress. It was released on a smaller record label and even though the album didn't make a great shake in the music industry, Angel still rocks the stage. And did you know she just remade Tyrese's Lately?? I'ma tell you what...Tyrese betta watch out because she crushed it!!

Now that we have gotten some history out of the way.  The reason why I love Anita Baker, is not just because of her voice. It's because she is one of those beautiful, brown-skinned, natural beauty women. I am very shocked that Covergirl hasn't started an Ageless Beauty Line with her as the face of it.  Basic foundation with eyeshadow to match and dark brown eyeliner with mascara....she's done!!!

Here are some pictures to show you what I mean..

And she always has a nice short crop. I love that it is always neat and put together. Effortless Beauty. She seems like a creature of simplicity and very observant with those amazingly bright eyes. Very capturing. 

Well I hope you all enjoyed Vintage Monday.  If you have any suggestions on who I should write about next Monday, let me know....I take suggestions, lol.  

HAPPY VINTAGE MONDAY!!!!!

FASHION FRIDAY: White After Labor Day..Is This Illegal??

This is a question my mother would answer yes it is very illegal. Well someone is gonna have to arrest me because I am going to wear white tonight.  I wish somebody would come give me a fashion citation. I will respond "No, kind Sir. For I dwell in the South."

Story has it that this rule was determined by the separation of classes. Labor Day marked the time where the affluent returned from their vacation, packed away summer clothes and went back to school and work.  While there's a practical reason for not wearing white (white clothes dirty easily due to the weather, making them ill-suited) however those who have been carrying out this rule have had a less practical rule for doing so - because they said so.  Coco Chanel  flouted this custom as early as the 1920's and she did it very well I might add.

What trips me out is that we get all of our "FASHION VOICES" from New York. However, have you guys looked at the Fall Collections that were shown during NYFW? I have seen some white and I have seen the light.  My rule over on this issue is that I am an adult and I will wear what I want to. Tradition be damned...I love WHITE!! As a brown as I am...I deserve to wear a color that compliments my skin and makes me look radiant. 

I hope that you guys come out to the party tonight in your ALL WHITE at Zodiac Bar & Grill and dance and have a good time.  We are breaking rules...THE RIGHTWAY!!!

HAPPY FASHION FRIDAY!!! I HAVE MISSED YOU ALL SO LET'S KEEP THIS GOING!!!