"same Ledisi, but she ain't walking, she's flying. . .i ain't even got one sad tear left in me!" Ledisi kicks off the summer with her latest album, "Pieces of Me!" The sassy and soulful, New Orleans native continues to deliver top notch vocals, while singing about being in love, yearning for love, and exhibiting self love. Ledisi promotes self love on several cuts, beginning with the hit single and album title, "Pieces of Me," continuing with the uptempo track #8, "Shine," and track #10 "bgty" {short for be good to yourself}. Ledisi also likens her taste in men to her coffee preference- tall, strong, and dark- on track #5, "Coffee." Two of my favorite tracks, "So Into You" and "I Miss You Now" embody your typical lovey~dovey, make~up to break~up, wish things could be like they were before motifs found in most R&B songs. Jaheim, the only featured artist, joins Ledisi on the track, "Stay Together," where they sing about standing the test of time in a relationship. This album is the older sibling of her last two albums, "Lost and Found" and "Turn Me Loose," a more mature and experienced Ledisi. "Pieces of Me" offers a perfect blend of Ledisi, love and life! If you're a true Ledisi fan, you won't be disappointed, and if you are new to this sultry vocalist, then tune in, and be mesmerized! June 24, 2011
Ledisi. Love. & Life.
"same Ledisi, but she ain't walking, she's flying. . .i ain't even got one sad tear left in me!" Ledisi kicks off the summer with her latest album, "Pieces of Me!" The sassy and soulful, New Orleans native continues to deliver top notch vocals, while singing about being in love, yearning for love, and exhibiting self love. Ledisi promotes self love on several cuts, beginning with the hit single and album title, "Pieces of Me," continuing with the uptempo track #8, "Shine," and track #10 "bgty" {short for be good to yourself}. Ledisi also likens her taste in men to her coffee preference- tall, strong, and dark- on track #5, "Coffee." Two of my favorite tracks, "So Into You" and "I Miss You Now" embody your typical lovey~dovey, make~up to break~up, wish things could be like they were before motifs found in most R&B songs. Jaheim, the only featured artist, joins Ledisi on the track, "Stay Together," where they sing about standing the test of time in a relationship. This album is the older sibling of her last two albums, "Lost and Found" and "Turn Me Loose," a more mature and experienced Ledisi. "Pieces of Me" offers a perfect blend of Ledisi, love and life! If you're a true Ledisi fan, you won't be disappointed, and if you are new to this sultry vocalist, then tune in, and be mesmerized! May 6, 2009
...and then it comes to me like an *EPIPHANY* {an album review}
had Chrisette Michele waited another month, it would have been two whole years since this sassy songstress released her last album {the nerve of her to keep us waiting!} She released "I AM" in June 2007 {and uh I'm still RoCkinG out to it like it came out ystrday-dead serious!} and yesterday her sophomore album, "Epiphany" hit stores!!!!!!!! I heard the Epiphany remix featuring Rick Ross and Juelz Santana roughly a month ago and was mesmerized!! I later heard snippets of a few other songs via Imeem and could not wait for the release of this album!
After leaving work, at 8p.m. i headed to Target and what do i find, Epiphany-SOLD OUT {good for Chrisette and her camp, bad for ME and my anxious self} no worries, drive to the next Target! 2 copies left, {COOLERS} I listened to the album all night, uploaded it to my iPod, blasted it as i got dressed for work this morning, jammed to it on the metro all the way to work. . .it's 5pm and i'm STILL listening! {Needless to say, this is going to be an Amazing Review!}
i gotta admit I had my reservations before listening and it probably had something to do with those Other Blogs and websites and their formulated opinions prior to the release. The news surrounding this album was Chrisette's decision to fall back on the writing end and allow songwriting powerhouse Ne-Yo to take on the task. Not that I'm not a fan of the wonderfully written and composed Ne-Yo tracks {he makes hits- Irreplaceable is my jammmm} BUT I feared Chrisette's music would lose the original flava that separates her from your typical r&b artist and well to easily sum it up "makes her her!" I mean she said it best, "my names chrisette michele, get to know me well 'cause i got a whole lot to bring. . .so many ladies in the game right now wanna rock with the chris on the microphone, i've been studying ms billy, ms ella, ms sarah vaughn, and ms natalie cole" {Let's Rock, "I Am} she's far from ur AVERAGE, not even TYPICAL! SO YEA, I was praying praying praying this album wouldn't portray a commercialized~music made strictly for main stream~soul-less Chrisette. . .anddddddd I'm happy to say SHE DID NOT LET ME DOWN!!!
The Album opens with the latest single, "Epiphany (I'm Leaving)" and follows the "getting over a boyfriend/relationship" motif throughout. There's only one collabo, "what You do" with Ne-Yo and the rest is strictly Chrisette singing her heart out on "ending a relationship and causes(Blame it on Me), finding another mate(Another One), being Independent(On My Own), and finding the perfect guy(Mr. Right) (Just to Name a Few) My personal faves thus far include *Notebook, All I Ever Think About, and Another One* {oh what the heck, I luv them ALL} The feel and tempo of the album is pretty constant throughout {Which I Enjoy} but Epiphany, Playing Our Song, and Mr. Right do offer funkier more upbeat grooves.
All in all, I can honestly say that Ms. Chrisette Michele has made another timeless masterpiece that I'll be listening to forever, or at least for another two years. . .until she comes out with her next one! :-) Kudos!
April 21, 2009
Hopped up outta bed, Turned My ‘GLAM’ On!!!
5. wicked {the dark dark brown almost black} midnight blue and black were perfect for the hard RUFF winter but it’s time to liven up the nail polish selection. COLOR UR NAILS PRETTY!!! Play with pinks, greens, yellows, and the ever so popular opaque white to replace darker shades of polish for ur spring mani and pedi’s!!! {of course, OPI has me sprung, so that’s my pick, but ESSIE has some amazing colors as well!} whatever u do, don’t be caught dead rocking black nails this spring, the 3g! police will be knocking at ur door and u will be sentenced to a life in a black pit, since u refused to acknowledge the change of seasons via ur nail polish! hmph!
4. the same way ur nails need to be color-evolved, so do ur LIPS! I’m one for wearing chocolatey/brown {Mac’s Shockolate and Oh baby} glossed lips but I’m retiring those for the spring! PINK, Clear, Nude, and Peachy lips are iiin!!! SHOP MAC for fun spring shades, their new dazzleglass looks fun! Or try Clinique for their *Kisser’s Limited edition* glosses, cuteee!
3. fresh pair of SHADES--- sunny days wouldn’t be the same without some glitzy glamy glasses!!! Whether u pick up a cheap $10 pair from a Forever 21 or some high end designer shades, just make sure they’re flyyyy {and fit YOUR face!!} c what glasses r best 4 ur face shape!
2. sassy sandals!!! I luv shoes, especially fun HIGH heeled/platformed/wedged sandals!! show off ur pretty lil’ pedicures while wearing fabulous footwear! {even tho many of us wear open toe/peep toe shoes yr round *def me and my girlies*} SPRING is the best time to rock ‘em! I’m in love with VICTORIA'S SECRETS SHOES! They have an abundance-diff designers brands n styles!
1. darling dresses!!! I am without a doubt a dress girl! It’s just soooo easy to throw on a dress n go!!! Beats having to put 2gthr an outfit! At any rate, weathers warm, so throw on a dress to go ANYWHERE!!! Bebe day & night dresses Arden B.Express *Just a few of my favorite shopping stops!*
THERE R SOOOOOOOO MANY MORE HOT ITEMS TO HAVE THIS SPRING, BUT THESE ARE A FEW ESSENTIALS TO MAINTAINING UR GLAM DAILY!!!! stay 3g!
March 19, 2009
MANICURES GET A 'MINX' MAKE-OVER

- shiny metallic looking nails!
- very edgy, super cute, far from traditional!
- not nail polish but even better than! won't chip or crack! no drying needing, applied w heat!
- price=a tad bit steep! been calling salons and it looks like the average price is $50. (but rmbr dont chip, so the look will last longer!)
- silver and gold seem to be the most popular colors, but avbl in pinks and other shades, and the designs are endless!!! (well depending on the artist/manicurist)
- check out ---> minx nails for salons near you!!!! found a couple in silver spring and dc! (gonna make me an appointment ASAP)
March 18, 2009
the ultimate 3g! event is coming soon!!!
Obama's glitzy glamy and GENIUS staff!!!
President Obama continues to make his mark in history by promoting diversity and equality to ALL! The President elected the highest number of African-American women to his senior staff ever. The President chose top notch women of color (a few mixed with something other than Black) to fill very highly regarded positions, truly proving himself, "the People's President."March 10, 2009
BEBE wants YOU!!!
March 6, 2009
happy birthday 2 ya!

{birthday girl and i...2006 throwback}
ANTM's back!
March 4, 2009
i luv music. any type of music. just as long as it's groovin'
5.
artist~ Musiq Soulchild
album~ On My Radio
song~SO BEAUTIFUL
4.
artist~Ciara ft. Young Jeezy
album~Fantasy Ride (coming spring 2009)
artist~NEVER EVER
3.
artist~ Jennifer Hudson
album~ self titled.
song~ WE GON' FIGHT
2.
artist~ Solange
album~ Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams
song~ WOULD'VE BEEN THE ONE
1.
artist~Yung L.A. ft. Young Dro, and T.I.
album~ n/a
song~AIN'T I
February 18, 2009
3G on the Big Screen!
CONFESSIONS OF A SHOP-A-HOLIC: Playing in theaters now! Ultra cute and girly {prob wanna see this w/ ur girlies rather than the Mister} The main character goes to extreme measures to end her $hopping Addiction, lucky us we have a natural cure- the RECE$$ION to keep us from going into the red with absurd clothing purchases, but this flick provides the perfect comic relief for a time such as this!
HE'S JUST NOT THAT INTO U: This is one I've yet to see, but after my first encounter with this theory/book via Oprah several years back, I think it's one worth seeing! Instead of wondering if he really likes you and if you're holding his undivided attention, go see this film and learn how to recognize "the signs" and leave when "he's just not that into u" rather than playing a guessing game! {this is a possible, take ur boo with u to see movie...OR if he doesn't wanna go, then maybe, "he's just not that into you"}
FIRED UP: in theaters this friday......i'm thinking this will be another one to add to the Bring It On 1, 2, and 3 collection. However, it does play with issues of gender and stereotypes a bit. {don't expect anything deep like 'exploring gender discrimination 101"} but what u will find are 2 former "f-ball jocks" interested in seriously joining the cheerleading squad. Had this hit theaters circa 2000-2003, me and my entire SDHS squad would have made it a "cheer date night" {A SQUAD!!} lol. :-)
MADEA GOES TO JAIL: sikeeeeeeee. lol. don't know that this one fits the 3g! trend but HEY it's Tyler Perry, aka: Madea, and he/she never fails us on the funny! so go check it outttt this weekend!
AQUARIANS r US!!!
Today marks the last day of the the awesome AQUARIUS sign...I couldn't resist giving one last and final ~*HAPPY BIRTHDAY*~ to all the AQUARIANS {ahem} If you aren't as privileged as SOME of us and weren't born between January 20th and today, February 18th......then maybe you have been blessed with the presence of an Aquarius at some point in your life! The Water Bearer sign is characterized as: INDEPENDENT.FRIENDLY.HUMANITARIAN.GENEROUS YET BAD WITH MONEY.DEVOTED.ORGINIAL.INVENTIVE.UNIQUE.INTELLECTUAL.
Notable giRly! Aquarians include:
Toni Morrison.{celebrating her bday 2day!} Oprah Winfrey.Brandy.Jennifer Aniston.Alice Walker.Vanna White.Angela Davis. Mischa Barton.Paris Hilton.Kelly Rowland.and YOURS TRULY :-)
This Spring Line had me at *HELLO*
http://www.maccosmetics.com/
December 2, 2008
No use crying ‘bout it, I’ll have to do without it and no I wont sit by the phone….
5. This is probably the most fattening, BUT doing it for 1 weekend won’t hurt. INDULGE! -in whatever it is you love- If you’re a chocolate craver, then head over to godiva and spend $50 or so on ur favorite treats….if it’s pizza u love-then call Pizza Hut and eat an entire large cheese and pepperoni pie…..whatever food it is u love- PIG OUT!!! {but don’t forget to hit the gym triple hard the following week, at least if u plan on getting back in the dating game!}
4. DRIFT AWAY FROM REALITY!!! So maybe u can’t afford a last minute get away to MIAMI or Vegas, but u can pop in a movie and it might do the trick. Avoid the Love and Basketball-Brown Sugar-Lovey Dovey types that just might increase ur heartache, instead go for something funny, something that will easily take ur mind off ur current situation!
3. Unlike tip #5, this suggestion may actually have u shedding a few pounds! STAY ACTIVE. It’s nothing like sitting around being idle and having all the time in the world to think reminisce and probably text or even call that evil bastard {oops did I say that} so hit the gym, clean out and reorganize ur shoe closet, go wash ur car, babysit some little cousins, anything to keep ur mind busy for a bit!
2. So texting, e-mailing, voicemailing HIM probably aren’t good suggestions because chances are you really have NOTHING NICE to say! {and speaking in anger won’t help the situation} but WRITING it all out for your eyes only might help! If writing doesn’t typically excite you, then visit Target and purchase a really cute {glitzy glamy girly} notebook or journal! Whatever comes to mind, just write it. Don’t concern yourself with grammar or spelling, just keep the pen moving {or if you wanna type it out then do so!} I promise and hour of writing daily will get a lot off ur chest and u will probably feel a lot better!
1. GIRL TIME!!!! Even though you will probably feel like locking yourself in your room or even burying yourself in a hole- don’t do it! Instead of hibernating, get yourself real glamy! Hair-Make-up-Hot Outfit {nice time to hit up a spa or the nail or hair salon} and just go Hang with the Girlies!!! No matter what you all decide to do, just being with people you love and that love you back will make you feel so so so much better!
November 25, 2008
and we're BACK!
Known for her X-Long Legs, sporty spicy poses {she used to box} and edgy black hair...... MCKEY SULLIVAN was crowned winner of cycle 11. As u read {see post 2} i was no fan of this cycle but of the last three, Mckey was my pick! I trust Mckey will continue to bring the glitz and the glam and maybe even turn it up a bit as an ANTM winner, so congrats! And hopefully Tyra does some Top Model upgrading for the future cycles!
ONE LAST LOOK -UNLESS THEY COME BACK WITH ANOTHER SE
ASON!
Needless to say, this picture does not reflect "The Real Housewives of ATL" after the conclusion of their first season. The Reunion/Follow-up show with these fives ladies airs tonight on Bravo @ 9pm! And from the looks of things, it is going to U-G-L-Y! {c'mon ladies, what happened to keeping it G~L~A~M!} If you caught last week's season finale, then u saw one pitiful "make-up dinner" put on by the girls and their families. Well, the walls of that reconciliation come tumbling down 2night! Will it be just some good 'ole girly~girl drama or a full blown battle, idk, Tune in, bc i am!
until next time......stay 3G!!! is there any other way?!?!!!!!
November 18, 2008
sorry for that brief intermission, I AM....BACK!!!


O~P~I~
true to my giRly~giRly form, i am fingernail polish obsessed and u should be too! {if not, keep up with this blog daily & it'll rub off on u!} i also have a fetish for the cute n clever polish names! {see names below} i like to choose nail polish colors reflective of the season/holiday! OPI has one of the best selections of polish and it's holiday collection provides an array of glitZy glAmy color choices!!!! A few metallics for ur festive parties, of course it includes many firey Reds, and even offers darker grays and midnight blues!

sure u've heard the radio hits and club bangers off this album, or u went to the listening party last week or stole a listen from myspace or imeem, well if ur a TRUE fan, go pick up B's album 2day!!! Beyonce delivers soft, romantic, gentle ballads on "I Am" {I'm already loving Broken Hearted Girl, Ave Maria, and Disappeared} Sasha brings sass, spunk, and sex appeal on "Sasha Fierce" All in all, this cd covers glitZy, glAmy, and giRly! {it's B, what would u expect?!} go grab the album and we'll discuss it in depth lata!
{well not rich-rich, but u could earn a few bucks!}
so with the Inauguration coming soon {and this is a BIG one} people in the district are renting their homes/rooms/condos/apartments etc. for BIG BUCKS! {seriously one of the attorneys in my office is trying to sell his convenient hot spot for $11,000/week!} Check out craigslist-sublets temporary and u will find more of these postings {$400/night, $2500/room, all types of stuff} and there are def buyers and people looking bc hotel rooms are booked!! soooo if u live in or near DC and don't mind cashing in ur place for some cash in ur pockets, then check into it! give up ur spot, get some money, pay off ur credit card bills, or those student loans, OR simply go to the mall, splurge and get more glitzy glamy girly stuff- a few handbags, some new shoes! i can find a million and one ways to spend that cash!
****be sure to catch Real Housewives of Atlanta and Keyshia Cole's Reality show 2night!!!****
until next time, stay 3G!!! mwah!
November 14, 2008
!~*It's Friday*~!
New Jewelry line named after her new bundle of joy, "harlow"
1960's and '70's feel, vintage~glam {yAy}
Glam pieces good on the pocket {well sort of} prices range from $25 to $150
shop Riche's collection here ---> http://shopkitson.com./ {i want the ring and cuff pictured here!}
in the name of Beyonce and Sasha {can't leave her out} we're celebrating her upcoming release {November 18! or go listen 2night, see ystrday's post!} My favorite line is "IF I WERE A BOY, I WOULD TURN OFF MY PHONE , TELL EVERYONE IT'S BROKEN, SO THEY'D THINK THAT I WAS SLEEPING ALONE" sooooo YOU tell ME girlies, what's the one thing u would do if u were a boy?!???? leave it under 2day's comment section! i'm still thinking of mine, get back 2 ya soon! and make it CREATIVE! u didnt know my blog was interactive??!! hmm YUP!
stay glitZy! glAmy! in this RUFF weather, with these cute rainboots! check this sitout, http://www.whatapair.com/RainbootsInfo.aspx!

....signing off, until next time- stay 3G! glitZy! glAmy! giRly!!!! *dont forget to check out http://www.dcfab.blogspot.com for spots in the city 2 hit this weekend with ur giRly-Girls!
November 13, 2008
Just a Tease of glitz.glam.and girly.
get glitZy 4 the holidays AND give back- with MAC's 2008 Holiday Collection-Besides, giving is so glAm!
Glam just isn't glam without a touch of Mac! And true to form, Mac's Holiday Collection is impressive. Indulge yourself in all the new products this line brings, or in the spirit of giving, gift some MAC! RED is the stand out color-duh and new shadows, glosses, compacts, gift sets, and even holiday brushes are featured in this line. As usual the proceeds of the Viva Glam products in this line go directly to the MAC Aid's Fund, AND they have a kids helping kids line inclusive of giftcards drawn by kiddies and cute decorative pillows- all the $$$ from those products will also go to the AIDS funds. This is 1 worthy cause, so stop by ur local Mac store, select Macy's and Nordstorm's to check out this glitzy-giving line!
Click Link Below to shop MAC's Holiday Collection Online
http://www.maccosmetics.com/templates/collections/collections_landing.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY14384
November 12, 2008
yAy, we're up and running- day 2! get ready for a sweet addiction!

NOT THE COSBYS- BUT KEYSHIA COLE AND HER CLAN KEEP US ENTERTAINED!
Not really, well ok not at all born into glitz or glam, yet and still this girly is redefining who she is and trying to bring her family up with her, but they're just so freaking reluctant, esp that stubborn frankie. Keyshia Cole's reality series is known for it's up and out of the hood to a life of glam motif, but internal problems plague members of this dysfunctional fam. {I am not judging, bc we've all been there, just on different levels} on a glam note, I'm kinda liking keyshia's move from blonde to black hair {cute}, and loving her giddy girly new attitude she gives in her recording studio, which she credits to being free from a longterm off and on relationship {could it be Mr. My President is Black himself-jeezyyy} idk! But stick around for the rest of the season and more crazy frankie outburst like holla and mandown! {Def not glam!} but Keyshia's persistent in keeping her fam together and leading a wholesome life. {That my dears, is super glam} and she's trying to stay glitzy while doing so! {did u see her new whip}
"What would I call a fashion show with no clothes???-NOTHING" Dwight Eubanks, Real Housewives of ATL
These grown & girly~girls, aka: real housewives of atl, def lead glitz glamy lives-no doubt and never fail to deliver drama weekly! If u've been following, then u already know, but if not here's the skinny. Last night, Ne-Ne, better known as the realest, found out the man she believed to be her father all her life really is not {poor thing}. Lisa, miss busy body, found out her nfl powerhouse husband's going to the Oakland Raiders, allll the way 2 cali. Sheree was the God awful host of a clothes-less fashion show, her ex nfl playing husband made an appearance and she was smitten {at least I think so!} White girl Kim was fairly absent this episode, I guess she was perfecting her voice and working on tuning up her la la la's. My girl deshawn continued to be a sweetheart and tried to link all the girls together after gossip and girl talk gone bad. Will these Georgia peaches patch up their childish feud and keep it glam, watch next week to find out!
IT DROPS NOVEMBER XVIII!!! {Just 6 more days!}
This glam child had everyone counting down 'til B day and when that day finally came it was not only an album release/birthday celebration for her but an early christmas present for long time fans and even those sideline haters who fake like they can't stand Beyonce, but fall in love with her singles just like her loyal luvs. {It's ok, we forgive u this one time} She mesmerized us all with her hip hop flavor-filled Upgrade U, had all the girlies breaking out their freakum dresses, and everybody and their aunties getting bodied in the club! {pat ya weave ladies!} Well it's about that time again and Queen B is scheduled to drop her next piece of Royalty and it comes to us in the form of "I am...Sasha Fierce" stepping it up yet another notch, Beyonce unleashes her alter-ego, 'Sasha' on this two disc album. With stellar singles, Single Ladies and If I were a Boy, already climbing the charts, B or Sasha, whichever u prefer, is def bringing her A game! And I just can't wait!
Pssst~ her latest girl tune, 'Diva,' is playing here....just click play on the sidebar {up and to the right}! I'ma diva, I'ma I'ma diva. A diva is a female version of a Hustla......love it!
psss. don't 4get to visit http://www.dcfab.blogspot.com/! for all glitzy glamy go to spots and happenings in the city!
****until next time, stay 3G! glitzy! glamy! girly! {is there any other way?!?!!}***
November 11, 2008
YaY......we're up and running! get ready 4 a sweet addiction!
Greetings readers {or lack thereof!} as 2day's my first day getting 3G {as u will sometimes hear me refer to my site as} off the ground! i've had the name in mind for quite some time now, and hope to later do big things with it, but today is my first day blogging and getting the site up and running!
2. this blog will keep all my girly~girls in tune with everything glitzy and glamy! This blog will cover everything from ultra cute boutiques and hidden treasure places to shop, to make~up must haves, trends, eateries, celeb biz, and so so so much more.





