Supermodels, Part 1

In the May 2007 issue of Vogue, I saw what I have been dying to see for a long time now: models on the cover of an American magazine. One particular model that got a lot of attention was little miss Doutzen Kroes. This stunning beauty caught everyone's eye as a Calvin Klein model ("Eternity" fragrance campaign: August 2005) and Victoria's Secret catalog model and in the 2005 and 2006 fashion show. I just wanted to write about her because I was watching the 2006 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. She really caught my eye: she looks like she can be sexy but adorable.

Ok, from the moment i saw them I couldn't help but think "What would make someone wear such a thing?". Not long after you a see almost everyone in New York City walking around in them...ewww? isn't New York supposed to be one of the fashion capitals of the world? Come on people...you should be ashamed of yourself. In case you haven't caught on by now, I am talking about the hideous shoes known as Crocs. no offense to those who are addicted to their Crocs, but seriously...why do you wear it. First of all they look quite ugly. The website lists some reasons as to why one would want to wear them, but I have reasons why you shouldn't:

Their reason why you should wear them:

1.) Really soft, super comfortable, molds to your feet

2.) Barely there, weighing only 6 ounces

3.) Vented so air passes through, keeping feet cool
4.) Non-marking slip-resistant soles

5.) Bacteria and odor resistant

6.) Ultra-hip Italian styling

7.) Port holes allow water and sand to pass through

8.) Can be sterilized in water and bleach

9.) Easy maintenance, just wipe clean

10.) Orthotic molded foot bed for ultimate comfort and support

My reasons why you SHOULDN'T wear them:

1.) You want comfort...get flip flops

2.)...see number 1

3.) flip flops don't cover your feet at all, therefore, your feet can breathe

4.) you want slip resistant shoes..ladies get slingbacks (the strap will hold your bad boys in)...men: sneakers always work...Vans are big this year..slip 'em on and your ok

5.) bacteria and odor resistant: bleach and odor eaters

6.) ultra hip? Italian styling?...right...

7.) FLIP FLOPS!!!

8.) ANYTHING can be sterilized in water and bleach

9.) you can do that with good old sandals

10.) that's just them using big words to repeat numero uno...

So what exactly is my point...these Crocs are just another way to rob people out of their money...flip flops have been around for years. Go to Old navy and you can get them $2.00 each, rather then dishing out the big bucks for something hideous.

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"You know what's wrong with you, Miss Whoever-You-Are? You're chicken. You're afraid to stick out your chin and say, 'Okay, life's a fact.' People DO fall in love. People do belong to each other. Because that's the only chance anybody's got for real happiness." - Breakfast at Tiffany's

This quote stuck with me for some odd reason...combine that with the immense amount of free time I had that day I decided to start this dear old blog. The internet has the amazing ability to connect people with interests such as mine and I've discovered that mainly through blogging. It is amazing to interact with readers and fellow blog editors everyday with each new post.

100 Things About Moi
1. I was born in December 1987 and embody everything about a Capricorn
2. All of my friends are short
3. That said, I am 5’10” and learning to love my heels
4. I love food but don't know how to cook
5. I am tall and thin, but not at all healthy
6. I’m working on it.
7. I love profanity and use it often
8. I will probably offend you
9. I love makeup and am obsessed
10. My first concert ever was B2K with my dad
11. My first CD was 'Baby, One More Time" by Britney Spears, which my older brother bought for me
12. I hope to get married some day
13. Too bad I'm single and have been for two years now
14. Either way, I still have my wedding planned out
15. The Plaza Hotel will be mine!
16. I want kids
17. But I'm afraid of pregnancy and all that comes with it
18. I suck at math
19. Therefore I studied Communications
20. I HATED my college
21. But I love the friends I've made there
22. I work in social media
23. I love my job
24. I was born and raised in Brooklyn
25. I LOVE BROOKLYN!
26. I also love Manhattan
27. But tourists bother me
28. I want to live in Paris for At least six months
29. I listen to just about any kind of music but I hate country and heavy metal
30. I have a habit of starting and than not finishing
31. But once I remember, I'm all for it than finish
32. I want to travel more
33. I've been to Haiti, Paris, England (Salisbury and London) and Florida
34. I've never been to Disney -last time I was in Florida, I got pink eye and couldn't go
35. I plan to write books someday
36. My first book will be published before I'm 30
37. I'm terrified of dogs
38. But I want a little puppy - a morkie to be named Mr. Hamilton
39. I cannot sing
40. I can, however, dance!
41. I'm obsessed with Audrey Hepburn and it took everything in me not to make this fact numero uno
42. My favorite movie of all time is Breakfast at Tiffany's
43. I want to recreate that opening scene
44. I love gadgets and techy things
45. I like guys who talk techy things
46. I’d like to learn how to take really amazing photographs.
47. I love smart men, preferably older
48. But not too old - ick! Three years older TOPS!
49. I love artsy men
50. I love men, period.
51. I've been going to the same Dominican salon for six years
52. Shoutout to Merengue Salon in Brooklyn!
53. I love the word NO and say it often
54. I know how to balance my checkbook
55. I just don't do it
56. I wish I were a teen in the 80s
57. I love synth music!
58. I don't think I'm capable of forgiving and forgetting
59. I have a really bad temper/anger problem
60. I'm working on it
61. I want to be rich
62. I have trust issues
63. Maybe that's why I'm still single?
64. I shop when I’m stressed
65. And happy
66. And bored
67. I want to be better at learn HTML and coding
68. Wow. You're still here?
69. I've always wanted to learn how to knit and crochet
70. I'm not as religious as I want to be
71. I love to read
72. I like guys who read (see point 50)
73. I use humor as a means to cover up how I'm really feeling
74. It actually works
75. I hate the word "nigger", "nigga" or any variation thereof
76. I like to talk about race
77. I've yet to discover my signature anything - scent, lipstick, etc. - and am okay with that
78. I love hearing foreign languages
79. I want to master French and Spanish
80. OH! I'm Haitian
81. And Dominican
82. But mainly Haitian as the spanish side of my family does not speak to the black side
83. It's like East Coast v. West Coast, Biggie & Tupac... get it?
84. If my hair isn't on point, I feel like a slob
85. I'm really shy
86. Until you get to know me - than I don't shut up
87. I love stuffed animals
88. You deserve a medal for lasting this long!
89. i love writing in lowercase letters
90. I love anything cheesy- especially cheese fries and grilled cheese sammies
91. It bothers me when people say "sangwich"
92. I hate when people chew with their mouth open
93. Or when they burp excessively without saying "excuse me"
94. i UsEd tO tYpE LiKe tHiS iN hIgH sChOoL
95. I seek mentors in powerful and intelligent women, with or without their knowledge
96. I don't have the best relationship with my mom but I love her anyway
97. My top five designers: Alexander Wang, Diane von Furstenberg, Hannah MacGibbon, Jason Wu and Thakoon
98. I secretly want to be a model
99. I'm the first in my family to graduate high school and college
100. Proudest achievement ever

It's hard for me to write a bio but should you have any questions feel free to email me at [email protected]

WELCOME!!! Hello everybody! This is my first blog. Everything you see here will have to deal with fashion, beauty, and any other random things I can come up with..:-).