Saturday was so crazy.....I know many of you have not seen me in a while, but I had micro mini braids in my head. Needless to say....I was up very late 3 nights in a row taking the thangs out....didn't get to the salon until almost 11 a.m. and still had to find an out fit (or at least a slick shirt). I finished up about 3:30 pm (more than enough time to get a top - you would think lol!). In my quest to be different, I think I stopped by every "chic" boutique in the midtown/towntown area. Didn't find a dang thing!!!! Big Ups to my gurl , MAKKAH (Charles Village - Charles and 25th)!!! She has awesome and very different pieces - USUALLY. Come to find out.....she is shifting her focus to men's wear. I tried on one top...it was really cute (plunging neckline, puffed shoulders, wrap around), but I think my head would have been blue by 10:00 pm (YES!!! it squeezed my arms that tight!) Please stop in and see her - she also sells one of a kind handbags, jewelery and shoes (ladies, she sells larger sizes too!!!!). Her pieces are pricey, but being original is priceless.......After I left MAKKAH's, I stopped by STAR WON (1015 Cathedral St. Baltimore, MD 21202 (410) 962-7277). I was really pumped up because M said the owner was a "curvy diva", as she likes to call us stallions, and that translated into cool clothes for those with a lil extra or at the very least....clothes with a good amount of lycra. I arrived......and had the pleasure of meeting the owner (sorry, I forgot her name, but she was a peach) and while she was very nice and responsive to my needs......SHE HAD NOTHING!!!!! NOTHING!!!! NOTHING!!! NOTHING!!!!! AT ALL!!!!! lol! By this time it was around 4:45PM and I was getting a little nervous......

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Next stop - EXCLUSIVELY YOURS (above Subway @ Charles and Read Streets (410) 244-6768 ). Come to find out....this was the girl that used to own the acessory cart that sat to the left at the top of the elevators in Mondawnmin throughout the summer. WAY TO MOVE UP, HOME GURL!!! I love to see people progress. I didn't see anything in the store that really fit me (I tell ya, I would like to know how they came up with the designation large - That's a joke!!!)......I def wanted to show her some love so I spent like $50 on some jewelery that I love, but defintiely do not need. Its all good tho, Ima def go back and see her and you should too. EY is right next door to another boutique, Vintage Blu. I looked in the window and everything looked really small so I did not go in....LOL! Plus the color scheme reminded me of the Limited or Lerner's back in the day (remember when they used to only sell neutral colors?? I just about fell out the first time I saw a red shirt in Lerner's)

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So.......in my mind: I don't need to be at the venue until 9. Its 5:30 and guess where I was on my way to?..............SECURITY MALL! lol I know I was dead wrong, but I had nothing to wear. Sure I knew about this show since before Christmas......LOL! I do not know why us ladies have such a problem with procrastination - especially when it comes to clothing.
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Needless to say.........I was late as heck! I'm always fussing at folk about getting to the venue early and what do ya know....I was late. I promise I will cut acts some slack from now on.....LOL! I literally walked in...and was promptly ushered on stage. LOL!

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This past Saturday's FUSION at the Patterson Theater was a real blast!!! It was really nice to see so many new faces in the audience. Big Ups to all the performers!!! Each did a phenominal job!!! Thanks again to Karen Summerville of the Creative Alliance (@ The Patterson) and Kariz Marcel (BANG N BEAT) for organizing this truly magical event. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be part. I felt so honored to present the groups to a new crowd. Ogun, Golden Seal, Brown F.I.S.H. (including B. Fly) and Shodekah (w/ Max) all KILT it!!! I can't wait for the next one......this time its gonna be for the KIDS!!!! Special shout out to all the B-U-TI-FULL people in attendance, including: Ms. Tris Beats, Keebe, Sugar Bear, Ray Lugar, Low Key God, Crooked Streetz (Boo Man, Jimmy Jones & Pop), Tre, D.O.G & John Boe (Invisible Set), Reina Williams, Top Secret, Wink (Real on Purpose), Mike McIntosh & Niige (A.R.S. Ent), The entire I-Bar crew, Tim & Bunny (Money on the Low/Top of the Hill Records), Melanie Douglas (great photographic backdrop!!!), Skarr Akbar, Kelly Connelly.....uuumm...uuuummmm......oh well, that's all I can think of right now.

ttyl!!!

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HAPPY Birthday LOW KEY GOD!!! He's having a party @ The 5 tomorrow......hope some of you can make it out!!! They will be giving the Jackie Lanier Award to Amotion (if I am not mistaken!!!) You don't want to miss this!!!

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I have so many pics to post.......I'm working with an Apple now (yeah...im movin on up!) and do not completely understand how to use it (how do you get the URL address of a pic on a MAC).....so please work with me.

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