August 2011
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FEATURE: STONE NYC
I recently interviewed Crystal Whalum of STONE NYC! She selects some dope accessories for her online store. Make sure to check out CONCRETELOOP.COM for the full feature (including video)!!
“Let go of expectations. When you have expectations of something — a person, an...”
– Leo Babauta
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LIFE: PEOPLE MAKE TIME FOR WHAT THEY WANT TO MAKE...
In the past, I had issues with trusting people who didn’t deserve to be trusted. WE ARE ALL GUILTY OF IT. You let someone in - tell them your secrets, hopes, dreams, fears and they could care less. You were just a time killer for them until they found someone else with low self-esteem to play around with. If you are questioning whether or not one of your “friends” is truly a...
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INSPIRED BY: IRIS APFEL
Iris Apfel is one of my major style inspirations. Her layering and accessories game is on another level. She is a business woman, world-traveler, interior designer, jewelry designer, trend-setter and FASHION ICON!! Please check out this video and look at some more photos of the soon to be 90 year-old below! I just hope when I turn 90, I still have all my sense and of course all my style!!!
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MUSIC: AMY WINEHOUSE - "LOVE IS A LOSING GAME"
“Self professed… profound.Till the chips were down.
…though you’re a gambling man. Love is a losing hand.”
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FASHION: ASOS CURVE TANK MAXI & ANOTHER DOPE...
I love ASOS & ASOS CURVE (when they get your order right) and this dress is pretty dope. I paired it with my favorite sheer blouse, my favorite Jeffery Campbell wedges and of course my accessories for a quick outfit today. Plus size girls GET ONE here (in black or blue) but it’s almost SOLD OUT!!
SUPER DOPE NECKLACE FROM XOGALLERY.COM! KELLY MAKES AMAZING STUFF!!
I’m also...
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bbnlovingit asked: That picture you just posted echoes everything you just said. You're radiating joy and look so beautiful!!! I wish you continued success and you give me so much hope. Even though I'm three years older than you, I'm truly inspired on all you've accomplished internally and externally!!! Good luck sweetie!!!!
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NO RAIN. NO RAINBOWS
It’s hard to put into words how amazing the last month or so has been. At the age of 26, I can say that a lot of my dreams have already come true. Not only am I doing what I love to do (graphic design, writing, styling and overall creating), I am getting paid to do it.
I remember right before I started CONCRETELOOP.COM how depressed I was. I would think about how pointless life was and how...
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WatchExtended video from my Keynote presentation at Blogging While Brown last month. Also in the video are clips from my first book signing and footage of me receiving the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award” at the Black Weblog awards. I meant to post this awhile ago but completely forgot!! Enjoy!
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“I don’t need money… I just need real friends.”
– -TRE FORD