All Eyes On Me......Everything I thought it would be......

When I first heard of the Tupac movie All Eyes On Me was coming out, I was not that excited about it. I know this is not going to go over well with the Tupac ride or die fans, but everything they could tell us in the movie is already common knowledge in the Hip Hop world. My fiance was super excited about the movie, and I tried everything I could to push back us going to the movies to see it. Finally I was just tired of him walking around looking sad cause of my many excuses not to see the movie. We went to the Emagine theater in Royal Oak, Michigan, and we sat down in our tan color leather recliner and the movie started.

Let me be clear, I liked the movie, but it was not all that to me because I already knew all the facts they stated in the movie. The actor that played Tupac I think he did a great job. Was it just me, but it was weird hearing Snoop Dogg's voice coming out the actors voice? I'm not going to lie the actor who was playing Snoop had the walk and everything down, yet he looked nothing like him. Also it seems that Faith Evans also did a voice over well it seem that way to everyone who was in the theater with me and my fiance.

I don't understand why Jada Pickett Smith is upset about the movie. They didn't not say they ever dated or even kissed. Of course things are not going to be fully true in the movie, so they are going to do things that did not happen in real life. I find it funny that her and Lil Kim both had similar out cries about the way they was shown in each

respected movies. I will write more about that later.

What is Couture?

Hello my wonderful readers,

I would like to state how sorry I am for lack of posting. Now , I am back with a post for your lovely viewing pleasure. *muah* enjoy:

Last month, I went to a fashion show in the near by city of Ferndale, Michigan. It was the first Annual Lavish Couture fashion show. Now that it was the first annual, I many would turn an eye to some issues that may have came up before, during, and after the show. I tried but somethings I can not turn an eye.

     Once I arrive to the location of the fashion show, the show was held at the Rust Belt Market, there was no clear line stating which line was for people who already purchase a ticket(regular seating is $25 and VIP seating was $35) from those who were buying their tickets at the door. Once the crowd made a line for their respected ideas, one of the desired viewer of the show let it be known that she was not happy about the way the door was being manage, since the worker at the door did not have change to provide her for her purchase of the ticket. She state how she had to buy a $7 dollar piece of cake just to get change to buy a ticket. We was shown into a white inclement in the center of the market. The chairs was arrange in a triangle formation. There we were told VIP's could sit anywhere in the front row. I pick my seat in front row and wait to see what would happen next. The show was promoted to start at 6 pm, which is still during market hours of operations, yet the show did not start until after 7pm. Let it be known that we had to wait 30 minutes after 6 pm arrive before we could be seated. There where no clear sign of the start of the show.

     The MC of the show was lack luster for the lack of better words. There were microphone issues all night, and the deejay was missing his mark with the start and end of the designers shows. The live band was the best musical entertainment that night. As a VIP, along with front row seating, I receive a hookah. The hookah was set up across the room. The was no way of checking who was VIP and who was not. There was not a enough hookahs to go around so I did not partake of the hookah in which I paid for. The designers where up and coming in the fashion scene and some of their work shows that. The fashion was not my style so I would not say anything bad about the outfits, yet do to the microphone issues I was unable to hear the names of the designers. There was one store to have a spot in the show. First Lady Boutique had nice pieces yet they showed mostly prom style dress. With all I found wrong with show, I was happy to see Detroit to show other sides of it's self than music.

 Here is the link to all the photos from the show: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B4FFmF39HjBQaWF6c2t1ZTlQb1U&usp=sharing

    The best part of the show was the introduction to a wonderful organization called Purity in Pink. It is a organization that set up young girls with mentors and tools to help improve their self esteem and self development. This is a great organization to have around for young girls today because of the bullying issue that have grown over the years. As a survivor of bullying, as a child an organization like this would have me out so much. If you want to know more about the organization go check out their site at www.purityinpink.wordpress.com and they always need more mentors.

The Secret to a fun Labor Day Weekend

Hello my readers!!

It's Labor Day weekend in the city! What is fun to do?....Jazz Festival

The Detroit International Jazz Festival was originated in 1980 by Robert McCabe and the Detroit Renaissance. Alongside with the Detroit Grand Prix and the International Freedom Festival, Jazz Fest was anticipated to bring people into Detroit and to deliver all parts of the population with world-class entertainment. It rapidly became a Labor Day Weekend tradition at Hart Plaza, a city park beside the Detroit River designed by Isamu Noguchi and Shuji Sadao.

    

  The mission of the Jazz Festival is to: Adoptive the history and cherish the development of jazz,

Continue Detroit’s significant jazz legacy through educational and collaborative opportunities accessible to all, and Present a world-class signature event that makes Detroit a tourist target. 

Yes everyone this weekend is Labor Day weekend. I remember every year my aunt and uncle would go down to Hart Plaza to go watch the performances. This festival is the sign to the citizens of the city of Detroit that summer has come to a close and fall is here. I would tell anyone to come to Detroit and experience the Jazz Festival and I promise you after you come the first time, you would come back every year. 

For more information about the festival and performances please check out the website. 

http://www.detroitjazzfest.com/2014lineup.html

Younique just like you

Hello my beautiful readers!

To all my readers that are make up artists, love to create, or just learning about make up.
I found a great online shop where you can find all your make up needs. I tried a few of their make up products and I love it. The company is called Youinque and I was introduced to the company but one of their sale representative name Jackie. They have brushes all the way to concealer. All the products are reasonable price.  I love the eyeshadows. They are loose powder that can be use wet or dry. They come in different sizes and colors,  and the best part you can mix the colors to make the right colors for you. The product that introduced me to the company was the 3D fiber lashes. The lashes really help make your eyes stand out and be seen. I will post pictures of me wearing them during my trip to Chicago. The lashes come in a nice black case small enough to fit in your purse. It comes with a gel that helps curl your natural eye lashes and the fibers about to put on the ends of your natural eye lashes. This is a great product if you like me and can not put on false eye lashes or just dont have the time to put them on. Check out the website I promise you will find your own favorite product and fall in love like I did.
http://www.youniqueproducts.com/jrowser

KICK ASS 2 REVIEW

                First if you did not see the first Kick Ass, I would highly suggest you see it before you see KICK ASS 2. It makes it much easier to relate to the characters in the movie. I will start off by saying; I thought the movie was going to be dreadful because the sequel never do as good as the first. For me, going into this movie my hope was indeed low.  Once the first ten minutes passed; the action speeds up.  I would say, now I understand why Jim Carrey would not support the movie due to the brawl scenes in the movie.  To all parents, the movie is rated R!!! With this in mind, do not let your child or teen see this movie unless they are 18

years old. This is a great movie!! Due to all the gun violence we as a country experience, I strong suggest that parents open the line of commutations with their children. Talk to them about violence and what to do if they see violence of any kind. It would be a great idea to go see the movie with your teenager (I strongly suggest no child under the age of 18 even with an adult supervision to see this movie).

                Throughout the movie, I could see there was an underline of self-pride and accepts. The characters accept who they were with or without the masks on. I also saw and it’s real obvious at the end for people to take action and not be just stand and blend into the background.  The movie to me was about help your fellow man and to use the negative in your life to positively help or influence someone or the world around you. The movie also touches on the problem us as a society has which is bullying. As a former child of bullying I could relate to the two main characters on their problems of “fitting in” and figuring out who they are. The movie does that wonderfully and funny way.

Now the action, here’s the hard part. I really cannot tell you much about the action scenes cause then I basely gave away the whole movie. I will say that the action will leave you on the edge of your sit!

Parents no matter what your children/teenager tells you. THE MOVIE IS RATED R!!! Do not let your children see this movie if they are underage even if you will be with them. DO NOT LET THEM WATCH THE MOVIE!! Even if they are 18, you know what your child can handle mentally. I could tell you more, but why would I ruin the movie for you. Go and enjoy the movie.

The Mrs. Carter Show, Detroit Dedication

Even Beyonce , Mrs Carter herself can see nothing can stop us.  Start doing things to change the problem and push on. Don't sit and whine about what's wrong or who is in office or  who have the power of the city. If you don't like it change it!  As my dad use to tell me " someone made it off the boat, someone made it off the plantation, so no matter what you come up against there is no reason for you not making it" I love my home town and I started this blog because I became tired of seeing negative reports about Detroit in Detroit and on the national scale. I understand the city have major issues that need to be taken care of in the best way possible, but all the killing, attacks, and stealing have to stop. This blog is to uplift my city and bring light to the good and positive things that are here in Detroit. Detroit help build this country car by car, so don't let this city go down in ruins. I'm doing my part by showing all the good in the city. Mark Wahlberg have an interview on a late night showing saying how he had to convince his wife to come and vacation here, and the only reason she didn't want to come is because of what she heard about us on the news. He got her to come and she enjoy her time here. People, yes we have crime and money issues, but name one city or state in this country that do not have the same problems or worst. I say this to say I love my hometown. Detroit made me and now it's time to remake Detroit

Old Cafe New Age

    Cass Cafe has been a congregation spot for over 16 years. The café is in the heart of Detroit’s Midtown.  In addition to plateful tasty lunch and dinner creations, the Cass Cafe is also a cultural hub. The Gallery features some of the finest art exhibitions in the Detroit metro area, and the monthly Cass Collective music series focuses on the best up-and-coming talent from Detroit and near areas.

      The menu is full of different excellent, high-quality, and fine cuisine. Black Angus Steak Burger is my favorite on the menu. The menu has a nice amount of entrees for vegetarian and vegan and meat lovers. The price is elevated compared to others places in the area.

HOURS:

Mon-Thurs 11 AM - 2 AM (kitchen closes at 11 PM)

Fri & Sat 11 AM - 2 AM (kitchen closes at 1 AM)

Sun 5 PM - 12 AM (kitchen closes at 10 PM)

Free entertainment every last Sunday of the month! (Cass Collective)

The interior of the café is very casual setting. Some people may call it “artistic” or “hipster” There is a full bar in the café/gallery. They do take reservations for parties. This is the place to go to if you really want to experience the art scene of the area.

  Cass Cafe

  4620 Cass Ave.

  Detroit, MI 48201

  (313) 831-1400