Trey Day

Last Monday night, I attended Trey Songz' concert featuring Laura Izibor at the House of Bllues and was pleasantly surprised to say the least.

Unlike the fuckery that was Drake's concert a few weeks back, the Laura Izibor/Trey Songz combo was a complete difference, in only the most positive of ways. The concert started on time with Izibor opening the show and giving the crowd something to be excited about. I love her voice and compare her whole style to that of Alicia Keys. She plays the piano and has a very soulful/jazz-esque sound that I can appreciate. I was definitely pleased with the performance.

Towards the end of her number, she performed Mary J. Blige's, "Real Love", which drove the crowd INSANE! She is really talented and should NOT be slept on, people! Download her album which just dropped in May here.

The curtain closed for about 30 minutes and Trey Songz appeared on the scene. His promptness won cool points with me instantly and I wished I could just sit back and enjoy the show versus standing shoulder to shoulder with the other concertgoers. However, I wasn't complaining.

Onstage, Songz sang songs from his latest album, "Ready" which drops in August as well as select songs from his last work, "Trey Day". While singing, I was hoping against hope that he'd sing, "Role Play", which is by and large one of my favorite songs on the album. It just does hard to me. However...he never sang it. Instead, he sang other bangers like, "Missing You", "Sex For Yo Stereo", "Can't Help But Wait", and one of my favorites....."Last Time".

He even took it back and sang a hit song from his very first album, "Gotta Go" to which case he belted it out as if it was his first performance while the concertgoers crooned along with him. It was an awesome night.

What made it even more awesome was his stage presence. One thing that he did that blew me away (besides him making eye contact with me on more than one occasion-I think it was cuz height-wise I stood out from most of the girls) was his ummm "oral-sex face". He did an oral impersonation that left me stunned. I almost had to slap myself to get back on track with the concert...cuz my mind had definitely drifted lol. He also got offstage and performed in the crowd. This was short-lived, however as he was nearly raped by the females within reach and had to be pulled back onstage. Some of the women were so thirsty you could see the sand fall out of their mouths. It was ridiculous.

I will say that I completely underestimated Trey before this concert. I considered him a mildly talented singer with way too much physical appeal, which landed him "passes" in the industry. After last night's show though, my mind has changed. The kid* is an entertainer. And not only that...he's a really talented entertainer. I'm glad I was wrong, otherwise I'd have been upset that I paid for the ticket to see him.**

Other points of the night:

- A downfall of the concert was undoubtedly the "all ages welcome" for admission into the concert. With this, there were kids (literally) of all ages (literally), including a newborn child wrapped in a blanket with its mother enjoying the concert. Couldn't find a babysitter? Smh

- The attire of the concertgoers seemingly everywhere. Monday marked the first day of summer and it was HOT in Chicago (like 88 degrees outside). With that said, there were people everywhere in theee skimpiest of clothing and also the most out of date of styles. I hate trend followers and "trend-only" styles because well...they die fast. I prefer a timeless style. However, that wasn't the worst of it though. Three girls who came to the concert together were dressed from head to toe like Rihanna's clone. (By "head to toe", I mean from the hair to the makeup to the clothing to the shoes and even to the tattoos and "swag". It was weird as Hell, not to mention Rih Rih's current hair is just NOT hot. Ugh!) But anyway...

- Women fighting (literally) over things that Trey threw out to the audience. One incident was near me. He threw his sweaty towel. The towel touched my hand and some girl jumped all over my poor arm. I was rocking my specs and those few off, almost to the ground. I immediately tried to keep my distance and said girl as well as two others proceeded to fight over the towel. Security came to briefly break it up. It wasn't that serious. They can keep his sweaty towel! lol

- Women literally throwing their pantiies on the stage. Seriously. I swear I thought that the whole panty-throwing was a myth until last night. Damn, Trey...smh.

All in all though, I really enjoyed the concert. And I will be getting "Ready" when it drops (pause). Next concert is Lupe Fiasco's (yall know that's one of my FAVORITE artists, hands down!!!) at the Chicago Theatre.....but *sigh* I may not go. I've got broke friends :(. We'll see though, so stay tuned!

I've got videos and pics from Monday night stored into my phone but...they aren't the best so I won't be posting those up.

*- Trey is a year older than me. I just like to say "kid" here and there.
**- I wasn't going to go, but my homegirl is a Stan so I obliged and went. And loved the show. I'm glad I went.

...For Now...part 2

I'm still not writing. Still not 'here'. Still on 'hiatus from posting'. Still..........still? There's still a lot going on and in the process of taking care of the things on my Life's plate, I sorta lost my writing mojo. Perhaps I'll find it soon.

Anyway, here's some pics/vids I like. Or just find......interesting. Enjoy.


1. May Essence Mag

2. From Yves Saint Laurent...

...I need. Too bad they're $950.00. No bueno.


3. Keri Hilson - Knock You Down video

Not late in the least. Just 'late' to blogger. But...I love Keri. Her style is dope (not to mention that short cut is hot on her and lightweight makes me not want to grow my hair out anymore because mine is exactly like this sans the highlights right now). Not a fan of Ne-Yo at all (corny, much?) ...so I don't think he was necessary.


4. Just when I thought that 'phase' was through...

Kanye Dance from SWAY Studio on Vimeo.

Through all the 'Ye is gay' whispering, I always defended. But this? iLaughed...but still.


5. Eminem - We Made You

I'm just glad he's back.



Alright. Fin.

Christmas Schristmas

*sigh*

Christmas is but three days away and I can’t for the life of me get in the spirit of things. Still. It’s not that I don’t want to be joyous for this occasion (who doesn’t want to be happy? Lol), it’s just that I’m not in all that good a mood for it, I guess. It could be because as far as gift-giving goes, I’m not participating…at least til after Christmas. Why? Well because we’re in a recession…and I’m one of the kajillion folks that have been hit hardest….sorta. Point blank, I’ve just got higher priorities on my plate than buying gifts for the sake of tradition this year. I’ll be different and take care of it after Christmas though. New Years Gifts is what I’m on this year…

Another reason I’m not in the spirit of the holidays this season is because I am anxiously waiting for ’09 to get here. This year has kicked me all over the darn place, in every which way. I’m really ready to bring about my own personal major changes in ’09. I’m super focused. I’m so focused on the arrival of ’09 that I can’t put my mind in a place to think of right now. The number 9 is also a number that represents the most power and “Change”. It’s an astrological fact and in ’09, other than Obama being the first Black president being sworn in and all of the anticipated changes that come with that, I’ve also got several changes of my own to uncover. I’m pretty excited about it all.

Back to Christmas ‘08…

I asked everyone to not get me anything for Christmas and I told everyone way back in September that I wasn’t going to Christmas shop this year. I really don’t expect anything (but I’m sure I’ll get something anyway. Folk don’t like to follow directions lol) and I really don’t want to feel bad about receiving while I most certainly wont be giving this year (because I really am unable to).

However, this is a “If I Were Playing Christmas This Year” Christmas List. (I’d most likely be getting these things myself, but it’s good to have dreams, isn’t it?)

1. I've seriously got the most black coats of anyone I know. What can I say though? I love this coat! I want a brown one just like this one as well. The first (official) day of Winter was yesterday....so does this make me late in my Winter shopping? Technically, yes....as snow has been here (and it's been coooold in the D [only like one person will get that]) for about a month now, but whatever. Winter is THEE longest season out here. I'm not late :)

2.

Forget what you heard. These boots go hella hard. They may be 3 (or 4) inches high and I
may be 6-feet-1-inch tall, but that matters not. I'm always wearing heels anyway, so it's nothing. These NEED to be in my closet. Soon....before winter's end lol

3.

Yes, yes, y'all. A bedroom set. I'd really like a King size but I'll settle for a Queen. In due time, in due time. *sighs happily*

4.

Over the weekend, I noticed that one of my homies has this exact wine/alcohol rack in his house. I feel in love with the rack. Not because it had THEE best drinks in all of the land, but because of the craftsmanship of the rack. Imagine my joy when I found the exact one online! It's not cheap by any means. I WILL have this rack. Bet your bottom dollar!

5.

Oh this pic is absolutely horrible. But the boots? Oh the boots! If you can't see it too clearly, the boots are all dark brown with light brown sides and about a three inch heel. Yea.....these will find their way to my home real soon. Real soon...

I’m really not one at all that needs anything. (I am terribly spoiled lol but as far as needing anything…negative). I just like stuff.

Fall Grocery List

It's that time of year again. It's FALL…or at least it will be officially on the 21^st. With the beginning of a new season comes new shopping. At least that's how it's always been for me. I shop every season, not necessarily giving my self a whole new wardrobe at all because I keep my clothes in good condition and make them last a long time, but I update. Often. I admit that I don't go nearly as hard as I did as a high schooler with no bills, but I definitely make sure that I keep it current.

At the end of the spring season, as a part of my spring cleaning (which I tend to get into later than most, no big), I donate a LOT of clothes. Every year. I am no stranger to Salvation Army when it comes to donating.

I haven't began fall shopping at all yet. Here is a brief list of items and looks that will comprise my closet at some point this fall season. Enjoy. (I completely bit this idea from my friend, Lauren, but here we go...)

LOOKS: (Full outfits. I may have a part or two of said look already, now that I think about it)

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(I love this jacket. I like a lotta vintage styles)

TEES: (Who says that t-shirts are just for Spring and Summer?)

(Long Tee of Literature Noir)

(Sleeveless Tee of Model.Live)

(Rock The Vote Tee--Nuff Said. I love this shirt)

(It says, "The Sun Also Rises". I thought this was dope!)

SWEATERS, etc:

(I only have about a trillion button up shirts. You could never have enough button up shirts, though...)

(I like this one a lil more than the above. Both are hot though...)

SKIRTS:

(I have just as many pencil skirts as I do button up tops. But I do not have a RUFFLED pencil skirt. This one is dope.)

SHOES: (I love shoes. I think I have an addiction. Seriously, is there a such thing as a shoe-a-holic? Is there a SSA [Shoe Shoppers Anonymous] anywhere?)

(I didnt wanna over-do it. Plus I got lazy on the search, but these boots? Vintage and the heel isnt ridiculously high. I'll be about 5'11" in these. Not so bad. I want them!)

JACKETS:

(I want another leather one too but this one is just so hot. I love it.)

This concludes Part 1 of my Fall Grocery List. What's on your list?