Friday, September 30, 2011
STOP BULLYING
you suck! if you think that by belittling, picking on, pushing, teasing, beating, chasing, kicking and/or otherwise making others feel less than, makes you fly guy, numero uno, that dude, top b*tch, etc-----somebody lied. you, without a shadow of a doubt, are what i like to refer to as 'suckas!' you are in need of therapy. you are in need of a hug. you are in need!
it hurts to hear of yet another suicide story of a young one because of bullying!!!!! it hurts! it hurts! it hurts! it hurts! it hurts! it hurts!
yes, kids will be kids and tease and taunt but, clearly, it has reached another level of 'torture.' today, the pushing evident in bullying is pushing kids to kill themselves. Enough is enough! Another life lost.....
STOP IT!!!!!!!!!
I was bullied.
I was picked on.
hell, if it wasn't my lips, it was my clothes and if not that, then it was my weight.....
I understood that I was more.
and, so are you!!!
you are so much more!!!
*cyber hugs to all*
you are more than the verbal/physical sticks and stones people hurl. you are more!! you are worth more!! you are worth more!! you are worth more!!
you, just the way you are, deserve more!
you're beautiful and divinely made and uniquely gifted and bountifully loved.
*sigh* how can i help?
i wanna help!
i will help!
i will help!
www.stopbullying.gov
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Ledisi: Pieces of Me
like every woman I know,
I'm complicated fo' sho'.....
I'm a woman
A woman
Yes, I'm a woman
A woman
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
For The Love of Harlem
The musical, FOR THE LOVE OF HARLEM, written & scored by Jermaine Nakia Lee, is a musical sensation profiling the lives of some of the brightest artistic visionaries of the Harlem Renaissance from Langston Hughes to Alberta Hunter. This period is referred to as the 1920’s – 30’s Harlem Renaissance (also known as the Black Literary Renaissance and the New Negro Movement). Nestled in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City, this movement impacted the entire cultural spectrum; literature, drama, music, visual art, and dance. The Movement afforded unique ways to explore the historic struggles of Black America and the contemporary relevance of Black life in the urban North. FOR THE LOVE OF HARLEM celebrates the courage, achievement, frailty and hardship of these creative ones; whose artistic contributions have had profound impact not only on African-American culture but redefined how America, and the world, views the African-American. FOR THE LOVE OF HARLEM takes us on a musical journey that shadows these brave artists who refused to be inauthentic, no matter what the Black public or White public thought.
OCTOBER 28-NOVEMBER 12TH
ON Q PRODUCTIONS
DUKE ENERGY THEATRE AT SPIRIT SQUARE
IT'S GOING TO BE A PLEASURE TO SERVE AS COSTUME DESIGNER FOR THIS THEATRICAL DELIGHT!!
Vita, Vita, Vita
remember this?
yooooo son, when this came out,
i was on one.....
*kidding! and, just for the record, please don't ever use lame phrases such as 'yoooo son' and 'on one!' leave that for the 'rapper dudes.'
breaking point
defined as the moment just before one goes crazy, off the deep end.....
i think and know that a lot of my creative comrades are quickly approaching 'the land of cray'.....
to them, i say, continue to place one foot in front of the other and keep going.....
shit will break!
breaking point!
often seen and viewed as a hobby or extracurricular activity, we, with creative careers, are often the butt of 'real job' jokes.....
to those comedians, i say, i'm about to break my foot off in your rotund rear!
breaking point!
we all aren't meant to be regular.
some of us choose to chase our sunshine.
*lacing up sneakers*
Not Guilty Y'all Got to Feel Me
but see, what had happened was.....
or maybe I am-----guilty, that is!
Lawd! but 4 charges?
Really? 4?
'Yes,' the female officer said.....
I do have a lead foot so ok, speeding--check!
oh yeh, that has gotten me into trouble before that's why my suspended-license isn't any longer in my possession--check! *it hurt to hand it over*
and i happened to be driving a vehicle whose tag and registration was expired!!!!! i quit!
4 charges!
*maybe i shouldn't 'air out' my ugly on a blog but then again, it is my blog. good, bad and the ugly is needed and shared!*
in other news.....
i'm in need of a manicure *sigh*
in other news.....
i'm in need of a manicure *sigh*
Monday, September 26, 2011
More RE-MODEL
Jamar Caldwell came through in the clutch with more photos......
Follow him on twitter: @bleusol
Hair: Skyler Warren, Skyler Warren Design Studios
Makeup: Davita 'MissSwatty' Galloway
Model: Damali Archie
Wardrobe: Davita 'MissSwatty' Galloway
Charlotte Seen Fashion Week: A Recap
Charlotte Seen Fashion Week is officially over and if you
weren't able to be in attendance, you missed out on.....
networking, and, of course, fashion! fashion! fashion!
The week took shape at the Ritz-Cartlon where Charlotte's fashion-crazed mixed and mingled.
Tuesday it went down at Del Frisco's where I had the opportunity to style models, showcasing decade fashions. With a range of styles present, everything from the Roman Soldier to Lady Gaga was represented.
(i'll try to locate pics for you)
(ps. don't judge me! no, i wasn't dressed---my tummy wasn't happy and i tried to remain behind the scenes but.....Reign got me)
Let's see now, on Wednesday, where were we?
Vivace's for Meet the Designers, Meet the Talent!
Here, attendees were able to converse with those that essentially are the phenomenon in which we call, Charlotte Seen Fashion Week. And, they came out in droves to support!
LET THE SHOWS BEGIN!!!!!
Emerging Designers: Thursday
My niece, Damali walked for Fashenelle.....
(hanging out backstage before the show)
RE-MODEL Show: Friday
Damali modeled again.....but this time she wore my creation of cotton balls and magazine tears!
(believe me when i tell you that i was stapling her outfit up until we walked onto stage! yeh, paper doesn't really work well---if you didn't know, it tears)
BUT.....WE WORKED IT OUT!!
Then......I was off to Su Casa to 'jam on it' a little bit! Between me and you, I really want to learn how to break!! Ma'an, the music was live and my 2-step was a little played.....but you know, we work what we can ladies!! :)
And, I got my face-painted..... *happy dance*
Fashion Designers and Miles of Impact Show: Friday
ok, please listen when I tell you that I am NOT a runway model but somehow, I was convinced to get on stage during the Miles of Impact Show and walk with other local celebrities..... Luckily, my anxiety turned into some state of 'calm' when I hit the stage----I think it's the lights that transport you into another space..... oh well! Wearing garments from the Dressing Room, I walked-----and even did a little dance on the runway..... owwwwww!!
(shouts to CQDpie_MUA for makeup!! follow her on twitter!)
THE END.....
Thursday, September 22, 2011
DELIRIUM: a snippet
a snippet.....
part of me feels like i have to defend DELIRIUM but then again, no, I don't.....
it is creative expression.....period!
for pictures, see 'show stoppers' at www.duppandswatstudios.blogspot.com.....
#anditdontstop
Prince: Adore
ladies, and some gents, what is it about this heel-wearing, makeup donning, hair-straightening son of a gun?
whatever it is, yeh, i know you lose it!
at least i do.....
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Saturday, September 17, 2011
and the beat goes.....
it goes without saying that i have a thing for artists.
succinctly, my heart beats for those that spit their 'heart' over beats. it's something about seeing 'him' create, zone out and allow 'his' gift, 'his' art to shine.
succinctly, my heart beats for those that spit their 'heart' over beats. it's something about seeing 'him' create, zone out and allow 'his' gift, 'his' art to shine.
that, to me, is sexy. it's passion. it's purpose.
it makes sense.
and, the beat goes.....
it makes sense.
and, the beat goes.....
generally speaking, artists understand each other. the quirks, the hangups, the need to express, the fire, the setbacks,
the frustration, the rise.
the frustration, the rise.
too, there's also a comfort in knowing and respecting each other's continuous grind. truth be told, you can't pay bills daydreaming and/or otherwise swimming in stagnancy; you gotta get up, get out and get something before you're forgotten and marked as invalid/void.
i guess what i'm saying is.....
and, it don't stop!
i got your back, you got mine's.....
and, the beat goes.....
and, to keep it all the way funky--i'm talking hendrix-acid-tripping-funky.....
sometimes, our playlist is music to my ears and, at times, a cacophony of blues but.....
let's sing and dance while we arrange our new set of dope tunes.....
whether we're a one-hit wonder or in the game for seven summers,
don't be scared, push play.....
be responsible, let's 'rap' it up.....
***lol....does this sh*t even make sense? i swear, my mind. ***
i got your back, you got mine's.....
and, the beat goes.....
and, to keep it all the way funky--i'm talking hendrix-acid-tripping-funky.....
sometimes, our playlist is music to my ears and, at times, a cacophony of blues but.....
let's sing and dance while we arrange our new set of dope tunes.....
whether we're a one-hit wonder or in the game for seven summers,
don't be scared, push play.....
be responsible, let's 'rap' it up.....
***lol....does this sh*t even make sense? i swear, my mind. ***
Charlotte Seen Fashion Week: It's Coming.....
CHARLOTTE SEEN
FASHION WEEK.
COMING MONDAY.
GATEWAY VILLAGE.
MONDAY, Sept. 19 – THE KICKOFF – Ritz Carlton – 210 E. Trade St. – Complimentary Admission – 6:30pm
TUESDAY, Sept. 20 – PERRY’S AT SOUTHPARK’S SOIREE OF STYLE – Del Friscos – 4725 Piedmont Row Drive – Complimentary Admission - 6:30pm
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 21 – MEET THE DESIGNERS – Vivace – 1100 Metropolitan Ave. – Complimentary Admission – 6:30pm
THURSDAY, Sept. 22 – PEOPLES CHOICE AWARDS – Runway show – Gateway Village 800 W. Trade St. – 7:00pm – VIP Hour 6:00pm
FRIDAY, Sept. 23 – THE RE-MODEL SHOW Runway Show – Gateway Village – 800 W. Trade St. – 7:00pm – VIP Hour – 6:00pm
SATURDAY, Sept. 24 – MiLES OF iMPACT Runway Show – Gateway Village – 800 W.Trade St. – 7:00pm – VIP Hour -6:00pm
GET YOUR TICKETS,
WWW.CHARLOTTEFASHIONWEEK.COM
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
uhhhh so what's going on?
i know you must be wondering, where are the DELIRIUM pictures, right?
at present, i'm trying to gather them all but feel free to check out, www.charlotteseen.com, dupp&swat (page on facebook) and Todd Youngblood (on facebook), in the meantime.....
There will be more coming soon!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Su Casa
so are you coming to Su Casa?
It's that time again ... time for the "monthly oasis for Charlotte's culturally starved" ... Su CASA! Come check out the incredible sounds of Afrobeat, soul, house, Brazilian and more ... plus photography, film and other cool sh**! Presented, as always, by Jasiatic, Carlton H. and Dharma Lounge, there's nothing else like it in town y'all ... don't miss out! Free before 11 p.m. $5 after 11 p.m.
Friday, September 23 at 9:00pm
forward march
i suppose it's only natural for self-doubt to arise, particularly, when you're faced with a new experience, right? however, there also comes a time when calm pervades because you're divinely covered and know that you've been given a vision, a mission, that must be executed (by any means, necessary), right? yep, thought so! grab your boots b*tches!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
DELIRIUM: A Fashion Show
the journey has been nothing short of intense, stressful, mind-blowing, magical.....
2 DAYS.....
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Charlotte Fashion Week: Salons
Charlotte Fashion Week is approaching and if you haven't gotten your tickets or are in need of additional information, log onto: www.charlottefashionweek.com!!
So, have you heard about the participating salons? No? Well, I can help you with that.... See below.
PAUL MITCHELL SCHOOL
BENTALA SALON
JON'RIC HAIR SPA
RE SALON AND MED SPA
FOLLICLE
SALON CIELO
EMERSON JOSEPH
CHARLES GRAYSON
CARMEN! CARMEN! AT BELK
VARJI & VARJI
So, have you heard about the participating salons? No? Well, I can help you with that.... See below.
PAUL MITCHELL SCHOOL
BENTALA SALON
JON'RIC HAIR SPA
RE SALON AND MED SPA
FOLLICLE
SALON CIELO
EMERSON JOSEPH
CHARLES GRAYSON
CARMEN! CARMEN! AT BELK
VARJI & VARJI
MONDAY, Sept. 19 – THE KICKOFF – Ritz Carlton – 210 E. Trade St. – Complimentary Admission – 6:30pm
TUESDAY, Sept. 20 – PERRY’S AT SOUTHPARK’S SOIREE OF STYLE – Del Friscos – 4725 Piedmont Row Drive – Complimentary Admission - 6:30pm
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 21 – MEET THE DESIGNERS – Vivace – 1100 Metropolitan Ave. – Complimentary Admission – 6:30pm
THURSDAY, Sept. 22 – PEOPLES CHOICE AWARDS – Runway show – Gateway Village 800 W. Trade St. – 7:00pm – VIP Hour 6:00pm
FRIDAY, Sept. 23 – THE RE-MODEL SHOW Runway Show – Gateway Village – 800 W. Trade St. – 7:00pm – VIP Hour – 6:00pm
SATURDAY, Sept. 24 – MiLES OF iMPACT Runway Show – Gateway Village – 800 W.Trade St. – 7:00pm – VIP Hour -6:00pm
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Friday, September 2, 2011
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Charlotte Fashion Week: Re-Model Designers
Re-Model Designers will wow the audiences on Friday, September 23rd with their atypical arrangements. You see, the whole purpose of the re-model show is to create garments from unconventional materials....as in, anything but fabric. Exciting right? I thought so!
Make sure you're present to experience it all.....
FRIDAY, Sept. 23 – THE RE-MODEL SHOW Runway Show – Gateway Village – 800 W. Trade St. – 7:00pm – VIP Hour – 6:00pm
As for me, I'm steadily working on my creation!!
Make sure you're present to experience it all.....
FRIDAY, Sept. 23 – THE RE-MODEL SHOW Runway Show – Gateway Village – 800 W. Trade St. – 7:00pm – VIP Hour – 6:00pm
As for me, I'm steadily working on my creation!!
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