Kanye West Graduation CD

Style-U-Tations Trendsetta's one of my favorite things to do to pass time is listen to good music. The hottest trendsetting CD this fall has to be Chicago's own Kanye West . Who else is setting Trends like my man Kanye. From his clothes, to his hair, to his swagger. Kanye stays on top of his game. And he did his damn thang this fall with his third LP " The Graduation". This CD reminds me that I am destined for greatness. It's like Kanye read my diary and wrote a song about my present life, and where I want to be and how I want to act in my future.


The hype for Graduation first began in the summer when "Can't Tell Me Nothing" first was released. This was the Anthem to the Underdog . It was a song I connected with being a recent graduate and trying to be successful in life. It was my song for those that doubted and still doubt me!! " LA LA LA LA WAIT TO I GET MY MONEY RIGHT.. YOU CAN'T TELL ME NOTHING"



Later in the summer the fake publicity beef between 50 cent and Kanye West created an even bigger buzz for the CD. 50 cent set the stage when he promised to outsell Kanye West, and he stated that if Kanye West out sold him that he would retire.. September 11 2007 both CD's were put on stands everywhere, and my $15.00 went to ChiTown's own Kanye West.. 50 who????





The "Graduation" has everything needed for a Trendsetting person. It has Truth, Swagger, Style, Sexyness,Versatility, and the Cockiness that only Kanye can deliver.. I feel so confident when I hear my favorite song " Flashing Lights" playing anywhere.. This song is true Chi-Town Flyyness to me.. My other favorite song is " I Wonder" this song fits me to a "T". Every word that he says describe's everything I want to verbally say if i ever got a chance to write.. " I'M A STAR HOW COULD I NOT SHINE" What... thats that piece right there!!! " Champion" & "Good Life" are motivating and uplifting songs for those with Big Dreams.... That there is a light at the end of the tunnel..

Kanye West "Graduation" is the best CD out this Fall.... It does what GOOD music is suppose to do....Uplift, Motivate, and Get People dancing on there feets... This CD is definately a must have for the Fall.
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TrendSetta's Create Style, Dont let Style Create You

COCKTAILS ANYONE???

STYLE-U-TATIONS TRENDSETTA'S.. TODAY'S TRENDS IS A MUST HAVE FOR ME AND MY GIRLS WHEN WE HIT THE CLUB SCENE... EVERY TREND SETTING PERSON SHOULD HAVE A SIGNATURE DRINK.JUST LIKE ONE HAS A SIGNATURE PERFUME(BE DELICIOUS), OR SIGNATURE COLOR (PINK & GREEN), EVEN A SIGNATURE STYLE (FLYY BEYOND MEANS),ONE SHOULD HAVE THAT SEXY SIGNATURE DRINK THATS BEYOND THE USUAL. FOR INSTANCE MY CHOICE OF LIQUOR IS PATRON ( I NOW EVERYONE DRINKS PATRON). THEREFORE MY SIGNATURE DRINKS OFTEN CONTAIN PATRON( MARGUIRITA'S, SUNRISES, SHOOTERS ...etc) AND THE OUT OF SEASON PATRON MOJITO ( WHICH I LIKE TO THINK I INVENTED)
* HINT* (THE RECIPE'S ARE WITH THE SIGNATURE DRINKS FEATURED BELOW)

THE MARGARITA IS A TROPICAL DRINK THAT IS SOLD ALL YEAR AROUND. AND THE PATRON ADDS JUST THE RIGHT KICK TO THIS SALTY AND SOUR DRINK!

PATRON MARGARITA



2 OUNCES TEQUILA ( PREFERABLY PATRON SILVER )
1 1/3 OUNCE COINTREAU
2/3 OUNCE OF LIME JUICE


Shake with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass. Optional: You can prepare the cocktail glass by rubbing the rim of the glass with lime juice, and then dipping it into coarse margarita salt.

PATRON SUNRISE

2 oz tequila- PATRON GOLD
4 oz orange juice
1 oz grenadine
Pour the Tequila first and then the Orange Juice add the Grenadine last so that it sinks to the bottom of the drink hence the name Sunrise .

WHITE ZINFANDEL COCKTAIL




1 (1.5 fluid ounce) jigger vodka
2 fluid ounces cranberry juice
2 fluid ounces white Zinfandel
1 Cherries with stem


In a highball glass with ice, pour vodka, followed by cranberry juice and white Zinfandel. Add Cherries for garnish


SINCE THE SUMMER IS OVER AND THE HOLIDAYS ARE APPROACHING COZY AND WARM DRINKS ARE A MUST HAVE TO MAINTAIN THAT YEAR ROUND BUZZ WHILE STAYING WARM . HERE ARE A COUPLE OF MY FAVORITES THIS FALL & WINTER.

ADULT HOT CHOCALATE






1 1/2 oz. peppermint schnapps
1 cup hot chocolate
1 generous tbsp. Whipped cream


Pour hot chocolate and schnapps into a warmed mug and stir well. Top with whipped cream.

I WAS INTRODUCE TO THIS NEXT DRINK IN COLLEGE BY MY COGNAC DRINKING GIRL... I'M NOT TO FOND OF COGNAC , BUT THIS DRINK BELOW IS DEFINATELY AN EXCEPTION. DURING THEM COLD WINTER NIGHTS WHEN YOU WANT TO RELAX AND SETTLE DOWN THIS DRINK WILL DO JUST THAT, RELAX YOU AND BEYOND!!

HOT BRANDY CIDER COCKTAIL

1 1/2ounces Cider
1 1/2 parts CognacOrange or ( Hennessey)

Get your favorite coffee mug and pour the cider and cognac in it . Put the mug into the microwave for 2min and 30 sec, (depends on the microwave) This drink is best when hot

AND NO HOLIDAY WILL BE COMPLETE TO ME WITHOUT MY HOLIDAY SIGNATURE DRINK. MY MOMMA USE TO CALL IT GROWN FOLKS EGGNOG..lol


GROWN FOLKS EGGNOG




1 1/2 oz. brandy
1 eggs
1 cup hot milk
1 tbsp. superfine sugar
Pinch Nutmeg
Pinch salt

Place egg and salt in a mixing bowl and beat until egg is thick; add sugar and beat until blended. Add hot milk and brandy, mix well by hand or in a blender, and pour into a warmed mug that has been rinsed in hot water. Serve with whip crean and sprinkle with ground nutmeg


DO YOU HAVE A SIGNATURE DRINK?? IF SO WHAT IS IT?? EVERY WEEK I WILL ADD A NEW DRINK, BUT KNOW THAT THE ONES FEATURED ABOVE ARE MY FAVORITES.. *(SO FELLAS NO MORE ASKING WHAT I AM DRINKING)* REMEMBER CREATE YOUR OWN STYLE DON'T LET STYLE CREATE YOU!!

HIGH WAIST ANYTHING

STYLE-U-TATIONS FELLOW TRENDSETTA'S .....THIS IS AN OLD TREND BUT YET NEW. THE HIGH WAIST THEME WAS FIRST SEEN IN THE 1950'S AND ARE NOW SEEN ON THE HIPS OF WOMEN EVERYWHERE. THIS IS ANOTHER HOT TREND I WILL LIKE TO CREDIT TO THE HIGHLY FASHIONABLE KELIS, AS SEEN IN HER BOSSY VIDEO


EVERYSINCE "BOSSY" THE HIGH WAIST THEME HAS BEEN RECREATED INTO PANTS,SHORTS, SKIRTS, AND DRESSES.
HIGHWAIST DENIM IS REAL HOT THIS FALL WHETHER IT'S HIGHWAIST BOOTCUT ,



*HINT* "FOR THE BUDJET SAVVY OLD NAVY HAS HIGHWAIST BOOT CUT JEANS ON SALE FOR ONLY 20 BUCKS..ACT FAST"


OR HIGHWAIST SLIMFIT WITH TAPERED LEG


ANYTHING HIGHWAIST IS VERY MUCH A TREND THIS FALL!! *HINT* "COLOR IS IN THIS SEASON SO DON'T BE AFRAID TO TAKE CHANCES WITH TOPS, ACCESSORIES, AND SHOES "

SKIRTS HAVE ALSO SEEN THE TRANFORMATION OF THE HIGHWAIST BODICE

THE CLASSINESS OF THE PENCIL SKIRT HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO SUPREME, WITH A SIMPLE( WHITE OR COLORFUL) BLOUSE *HINT*( TO ACHIEVE A NEAT LOOK WITH HIGH WAIST TRY WEARING A FITTED TOP, THIS AVOIDS ANY BULK AND GATHERING AROUND THE MID SECTION)

A LINE SKIRTS ARE ANOTHER MUST HAVE IN HIGHWAIST THIS FALL.THIS LOOK PRODUCES MORE OF A BOTTLE SHAPED FIGURE AND IS PERFECT FOR WOMEN WHO WANT TO CREATE A WAISTLINE.YET THE LOOK IS VERY FEMININE AND CLASSY.




REMEMBER CREATE YOUR OWN STYLE, DON'T LET STYLE CREATE YOU!!

Fall Footwear Trends For the Ladies

SHOES,SHOES, SHOES VINTAGE SHOES ARE VERY MUCH A TREND THIS FALL.. CLOG HEELS, ROUND TOE,COLORFUL FUNKY IS DEFINATELY A MUST HAVE THIS FALL


1.Hippie 70’s Light Brown Supple Leather Above-the-Knee Boots Studded Detail, $132, 2. 80’s Purple Leather Flats, $20, 3. Vintage 60’s Tapestry Fabric Classic High Heels Stilettos in 7.5, $28, 4. 80’s Natural Slouch Suede Leather Ankle Boots-Spain, $60, Etsy: Ultra Retro


ANKLE BOOTS ARE DEFINATELY A MUST HAVE THIS FALL.. ONCE A BIG TREND IN THE 80'S ANKLE BOOTS (BOOTIES) SHOULD BE SEEN ON THE FEET OF THE MOST FASHIONABLE WOMEN EVERY WHERE.










So without further ado, let me (re-)introduce the ankle boot. Here are a few dos and don’ts on how to sport them…
Do:-Wear with a pair of dark, opaque tights and a short skirt or jumper to elongate your legs.-Match them with leggings and a longer tunic-style shirt for a complete 80’s throwback.-Add them to a knee-length pencil skirt, no hose required, for an edgier office look.
Don’t:-Wear them with socks! Some 80’s trends need to stay in the 80’s.-Tuck your jeans into them, especially flared leg jeans.-Wear them with skirts below your knee. This could look a little elfish and strange.
Whether you’re preppy or punk, athletic or artistic, the ankle boot fits into any wardrobe.

COLORFUL SUEDE FLAT BOOTS ARE MY FAVORITE WITH A CUTE PAIR OF JEANS AND A NICE SIGNATURE FALL COAT....( FALL COATS COMING SOON) THESE COLORFUL SUEDE/LEATHER BOOTS ARE A MUST HAVE FOR THE FALL. THESE ARE SOME OF MY FAVORITE BOOTS BELOW.( http://www.zappos.com/) THINK COMFORT AND STYLISH WITH THESE BOOTS.FUNKY TIGHTS, SEXY DRESSES CAN ALSO BE WORN WITH THE BOOTS SEEN BELOW.REMEMBER CREATE YOUR OWN STYLE, DON'T LET STYLE CREAT YOU!!!

NO MORE MOHAWKS/FROHAWKS/WRAPHAWKS

STYLE-U-TATIONS TRENDSETTA'S....THE FIRST TREND I WILL LIKE TO BREAK , AND WHEN I SAY BREAK I MEAN CRUSH INTO LITTLE SMALL PIECES WOULD HAVE TO BE THE MOHAWK... THIS IS A HAIRSTYLE THAT IS MORE THAN OUT OF STYLE IT IS OVERRATED..LET'S BE REAL DIDDY ROCKED THE MOHAWK 2004 WHEN HE RAN THE NEW YORK MARATHON, WHY THREE YEARS LATER PEOPLE ARE JUST CATCHING ON TO THE ONCE FAB HAIRSTYLE???? I WILL NEVER KNOW. WHY ARE WE STILL DOING THAT TO OURSELVES. OK I KNOW THAT THERE WAS FINALLY A HAIRSTYLE THAT MEN COULD ROCK AND LOOK DIFFERENT...HOWEVER NOWADAYS 2 OUT OF EVERY 5 MEN ARE ROCKING THE DAMN HAIRSTYLE, MAKING THE ONCE HAIR TREND REDUNDANT. AND THE WOMEN, PLEASE LIKE KEISHA COLE SAID "LET IT GO" I HAVE SEEN EVERY WACK STYLE OF THE MOHAWK FRENCH BRAIDS, HAIRWEAVES, GLUE IN'S GLUE OUT'S ( ESPECIALY THE GHETTO VERSION AKA THE WRAPHAWK WHEN THEY BRAID OR TWIST THE SIDES OF THERE HAIR AND LET THE MIDDLE JUST HANG) THE THOUGHT OF IT MAKES ME CRINGE!!!





lADIES THIS IS 2007 THE YEAR OF THE BOB, KELIS SET THE HORIZONTAL BOB OFF FIRST LAST YEAR AND EVERY SINCE THE BOB HAS BEEN CREATED AND RECREATED INTO A CLASSY SOPHISTICATED URBAN CHIC HAIRSTYLE. AND I LOVE IT TO DEATH!! YOU HAVE ALL KINDS OF CELEBS RECREATING THERE LOOKS BY CHANGING THEIR HAIRSTYLE AND LIMITING THEIR LENGTH..

LAYERS, MULTI COLOR'S, AND BANGS CAN ALWAYS REINVENT A BASIC BOB.



BASICALL WOMEN WE NEED TO STEP IT UP, LEAVE THE KIDDY HAIRSTYLE TO THE KIDS AND GET SEXY & SOPHISTICATED WITH IT..AND MEN LET'S TAKE IT BACK TO THE CLEAN AND CUT LOOK...NO MORE MOHAWK'S IN 2008!!! PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF STYLE AND FASHION...

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