The Battle of the egos...

Welcome to the works of an amazing puppeteer...

I'm currently obsessed with Derek Blank's work. His Alter Ego collection of Black Hollywood had me trawling through my mother (Google) last night. Its AMAZING work! I'm currently reminded and informed about the works of my alter ego (who goes by the name of **Onyx**), she's a Lady Nocturnal, naughty lil minx sorta thing. I on the other hand? I'm just sorta laid back and sarcastic.

Ok Brian Michael Cox...you're a songwriter (well, durh!) and a listener...wow! *yawn*

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Vivica's Angel Vs Demon impression is POOR but the angel is HELLA pretty :)

It irks me that she had implants but hey! Everyone does it these days ey?

I guess this shot truly captures my whole Onyx Vs YeYe thingy but to me...I'm just an all rounded angel lol

"No one can truly love you until you love yourself" proverb pops into mind when I look at this shot. Its captivating to see someone embrace themselves like this. We are wrapped in a world ruled by our exterior...looks....perfection! Its so engaging to see someone stripped of all their inhibitions and exhibit themselves like this....flaws and all. WOW! I'm not sure if I'm there yet...but someday, I hope to be :)

Chrisette Michelle's portrayal of the Stan and the Fame Monster is...a working progress. She fails to let herself truly BASK in the limelight of fame, thus defeating the purpose of the shot. This is truly reflective of me....i HATE the limelight! Even at my surprise party, I'd have rather crawled into a shell and hidden and let someone else takeover....*blushes*

Ciara...me likey! Well, I like the limpness of the fragile victim more than the dominator, but still..me likey! I feel like no matter how much, last year, I tried to portray this strong individual...underneath was a weak, lifeless soul waiting to burst into tears. NO, that doesn't express weakness but strength, for "whatever doesn't break you, enables you to grow stronger".

Eva the Diva...we all get our 15 minutes of fame. 'Cos hunny, is this what you were crowned ANTM for? USELESS! She fails to 'connect with the camera' OR 'smile with her eyes' lol...I'm dying out here! But really? Is the nudity truly necessary? 

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Mashonda...wow! This HAS to be one of my favourite shots because its SO raw and emotionally connecting. The bottom 'victim' is crying out to the world for help and the upper oppressor is so intense and possessive. Its just...wow! I love it! 

Melyssa Ford...wow! Shocker...NOT! She's half-naked so no surprise there. I don't really get the vibe of an alterego cos the right personality fails to convey fragile and innocent, which I'm sure is the look she was going for. Guess you're a hoe for life hunny :)

Never take yourselves too seriously hunnies...we all know the fact that it takes less muscles to frown than to smile so give yourselves a good reason to chuckle everyday! :) This close up is SO invasive, yet so endearing. Gorgeous!

LOL! I can't help but take Monica as a joke, I'm sorry to all her fans out there (including you, YaYa)...but this shot just looks like a still of her BET Reality Show's intro....YUCK! NEXT!

This shot is SO Mo'Nique and I LOVE it! It reflects a woman's insecurities and also the pressure created by a matriarchal society to put your guard up as a woman to be taken seriously. I guess thats what Nicky Minaj is tryna promote with that whole "Black Barbie" movement....pretty girls can be successful too!

Teairra Mari (This was actually a pre-destined tribute 'cos this shoot took place BEFORE MJ's death. I don't actually like this theme very much 'cos it doesn't really reflect her music or her style very much tbh. Work harder hunny...focus more on you and less on hating other artists like RiRi...sorry, I went there lol

(P.S. Is it just me or does she look oddly like a younger Tatyana Ali?)

Kelly Rowland ( I LOVE this shot...showing the dual characteristics of a woman. She can be strong, but also very vulnerable. And we should not feel wrong to be either of those sides, but welcome emotions and independence with open arms)

YeYe says....BLEURGH! Embrace ALL sides of you...alter egos, Sasha Fierce's, stage names and alcohol driven actions and all LOL. Xisses from YeYe AND Onyx *winks from the minx*

A New Spring in My Step

OUTFIT POSTS

(well the pictures I could take in-between popping in and out of Stopford Building, John Ryland Library and George Begg for revision....yikes! Just like everything else, I like to try it all until I find something that works for me)

Blazer: Miss Selfridge

Camisole: New Look

Waist belt: Primark (don't usuually condone it but the skirt was ill-fitted)

Skirt: Nigerian Traditional (sewn by my Aunty Joy)

Lycra Tights: H&M

Pumps: Welsh Store

I really DO pity people born in January and Spring, like May. Simply because, as a student, those are FUNDAMENTAL revision periods!! Inivitations to shindigs within that period, nearly enough, never need an excuse for absence.

However, in this case, i made an exception...

Quite frankly, I was tired of claiming my textbooks were my bestfriends. So I ventured out into the abyss and went for a meal to celebrate my friend **Any's birthday and walk into womanhood **sniggers**

Jacket: Urban Outfitters

Neck Candy: Gift from Sister's Boyfriend

Top: (stolen from my sister...whoops)

Skirt: Primark

Leggings: New Look

Pumps: Welsh Store

Another day....another dollar

Waistcoat: Republic

Turtleneck: Primark

Scarf: (borrowed and never returned from my Wammie *Lex)

Skirt: Primark

Tights: Debenhams

Knee High Boots: USC

Well Well Well...

I've said this via Facebook, Twitter, bbm and well...I feel like another medium is needed in order to transmit this message effectively.

MY EXAMS ARE OVER! FREEDOM BAY BAY!!!

Oh yes...and hunnies, if you haven't guessed? I'm feeling rather corporate right now, without a care in the world, bleurghing from mty hunny 'Blanche-Cartier' (my sexiful Macbook). Why, her name is odd, you may ask? Well, she was actually named 'Blanche' by her godmothers (my flatmates) and I added 'Cartier' from her father "Sean Carter" aka Jay-Z. Burt due to legal reasons (and the jealous but undeniably enviably wife, Beyonce), I was forced to compromise the love child's name and code it....ahh well, no complaints? (Dont judge me)

Anyway, as I was saying....

Now that EXAMS ARE OVER (and I'm rather jobless), I feel like my life can start again. It has been on an involuntary halt since the beginning of the year because of revision, etc and now I can't wait to indulge in the finer things in life...'wine' all round (both alcohol and black movements *winks*).

And more than ever, I am inspired! The runway for Spring/Summer is looking rather promising. I can't wait to shed the leather, studs, chains (wow! I sound like I'm stuck in the age of Mods vs Rockers lol) and embrace floaty skirts and floral dresses....COLOUR COLOUR COLOUR! *bliss

I have been receiving bad news, after bad news....but there's something in the air that i can't quite shake. I feel unbreakable, indispensible, invicible....2010 is me! And I REFUSE to let ANYTHING, whether it be ill health, death, loneliness, or whatever else is tossed my way, stop me.

YeYe says.... BLEURGH! Carpe Diem Hunnies! Seize the day, 'cos if you don't....you never know just when the carpet may be seized from beneath you feet. And then what ground will you be left to stand on?

P.S

A few songs that were on REPEAT through my revision period that I thought to share (enjoy!)

Trey Songz - Say Ahh

Kelly Rowland - Still in love with my ex

Omarion - Speedin'

Young Money - Bed Rock

Brandy - Torn Down

NeYo - Part of the list

Beyonce - Roc & Postcard

Keri Hilson - Where Did He Go

Ingrid Michaelson - Breakable

Rihanna - Cold Case Love & Firebomb

Goo Goo Dolls - Iris

On To The Next One...

My HOTT soundtrack for the minute HAS to be Jay Z ft Swiss Beatz : On To The Next One.

I refuse to comment on any demonic imagery or fast paced blah that anyone has to critique. I think Jay, like any great artist when you look at the likes of Da Vinci or Picasso, is trying to convey a universal message. Bored of the same ish? Then move...ON TO THE NEXT ONE!! Simples!

Those words were repeated SO many times throughout the song that it rings in my head as a finishing line to every bbm status....facebook status...tweet...text...etc (well, not EVERY! lol)

Family friend's wedding. I was always told not to wear white to a wedding, but there are no rules about black right?

Dress: Debenhams

Coat: Bershka

Heels: Miss Selfridge

First day back at uni...

Jumper: MK One

Scarf: H&M

Leggings: Topshop

Boots: USC

Had to switch it up....left sane to the library and by the time I came back, I was looking like Salt 'n' Peppers lost member. lol

Scarf: Gift from **IzzI from Rome

Jumper: ZARA (Men's wear)

Wooly "whitney" band: H&M

Lycra tights: H&M

Socks: H&M

Boots: Bank

Painted my nails a pastel blue so for the last few days I've been feeling rather blue dah bi dee lol....kinda like that song!

Top: Primark

Victoria style blouse: MK One

Skirt: Vero Moda

Tights: Primark

Boots (rolled down to look like ankle boots): USC

Pashmina: Canterbury market

Coat: Gift from *IzzI for 18th birthday

Bag: Bromley stall

HAPPY NEW YEAR hunnies!! Among other things, one of my resolutions is to remain optimistic...that means no moaning, dwelling on the negative or dragging on an issue. Kinda makes sense why "On to the next one" is my momentary soundtrack huh?? Well, my laptop decided to die (well, its alive NOW as I'm typing from it, but its life is hanging on a thread) on New Years....so this last week I have been up and down to the technicians (or whatever you call laptop fixers), making endless runs trying to sort out warranty issues or callbacks etc....and finally, in and out of websites trying to find the best quote on either a motherboard or a NEW LAPTOP!! Yes hunnies....my Macbook is officially in the country!! Daddy had to pull a few strings to sort it out but it has officially landed so the next time I "BLEURGH!" will be from a MAC! Sooo excited!

"Shudda gotta MAC" is my flatmate **Tosse's favourite line and that was the initial plan but ish happens and I ended up, regrettably now, with a HP :( Even though I love this sucker to death... I'm moving ON TO THE NEXT ONE!! LOL

Well, its been snowing like MAJOR out here, with snow like past my ankles in the first few days but thats kinda dimmed down now and we gotta keep it moving....

YeYe says...BLEURGH! Don't kid yourself and try and move on from unresolved situations. Be realistic and try every available arena before giving up and moving on. But at the end of the day, its a NEW YEAR and not necessarily a new YOU, but an "improved" you...so do whats best for YOU and move ON TO THE NEXT ONE!! Xisses