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16 hours later
Mama’s got a new do, just in time for back to school!
D.I.Y baby, it’s the only way to go…for me at least 🙂
peace and love♥Bella♥
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Dekalb Market – Brooklyn
Coming off the Q train at Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn, I stumbled upon the super-cute Dekalb Market. Â How had this place managed to hide from me all this time??
The market, open year-round, with exception of January, February and March, features only small local businesses: food shops, jewelry and clothing boutiques and more! Â It also has a beer garden and DJ.
This is one of the two dozen or so vendors in Dekalb Market. Â Some vendors were set up in tents…
And some had pop-up stores in salvaged shipping containers like these.
I am a sucker for cupcakes. Â This key lime cupcake from Robicelli’s was amazing.
Fudge sea salt brownie, also from Robicelli’s. Â I wanted 10, but I just stuck to 1.
Gloria and sister from Deelioness Jewelry
My favorite thing about Dekalb Market was the jewelry selection.  For a funky accessory-aholic like myself, this was heaven.  Most of the pieces were handmade, sold by the jewelry maker him or herself.  I wanted one of everything, but I ended up snagging these feather earrings.Upcoming: DM is having a Fashion’s Night Out event Thursday, September 8 from 6-11pm, featuring one-hour open bar, fashion show, and vendor specials all night.
Check out Dekalb Market if you’re in the area. Â In the meanwhile you can get additional information at:Â www.dekalbmarket.com
kisses, Olisa
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Tuxedo Slippers
I know people who are paying an arm and a leg for these tuxedo slippers. Made popular by Drake and Kanye of course
Why don’t you get a custom pair by Paige!
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West Indian American Carnival – Brooklyn
Yesterday I was one of about 3.5 million revelers that came out to Brooklyn’s West Indian American Carnival–the finale to the annual Labor Day weekend festivities celebrating the city’s rich Caribbean culture.
I arrived at the tail end of the 7 hour parade but got a sample of some spectacular sights and music. Â The energy was infectious!!
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Va$htie, an inspiration and leader who knows what she wants in life.
Vashtie Kola was born and raised in Albany, NY to Trinidadian immigrant parents, and now resides in New York City. She is a success, known for as an Artist, a Creative Director, Music Video Director, and Party Promoter.  Her nickname is “Downtown Sweetheart” and that she definitely is.  A question to ask her is what doesn’t she do? She has directed music videos for artists such as Kid Cudi, Justin Bieber, Kanye West, and more. If that isn’t enough Vashtie also owns a clothing line, Violette.
As a director, a designer, and a party promoter, Vashtie pursued all her dreams and doesn’t just stop there. She believes in those who aren’t afraid of showing how they truly feel. Her type of environment is where everyone is welcome. No barriers. Do you, be you, come together, and have fun!
Violette, her own line, is a mix of everything you can think of from hip-hop and rock and casual and couture, for example. It debuted in Fall 2008 and has gone global in countries such as in France and Japan!
Be inspired today by this beautiful Downtown Sweetheart! Here is Vashtie on Facebook and don’t forget to follow her on Twitter. Her channel on YouTube is something to check out as well! 🙂
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Fake Blueberries
Wow! Did you know that most blueberry products don’t even contain blueberries at all? That is so crazy to me.
The blueberries found in blueberry bagels, cereals, breads and muffins are REAL blueberries right? Wrong! Award-winning investigative journalist Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, exposes the deceptive food industry!