Friday Throwback

Jordan Knight - Give It To You

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Who remembers this jam way back in 1999? I can't recall if I brought it as a single or just recorded it off the radio? Yeah cheap but that's what we did back in the day. I wouldn’t consider myself a NKOTB fan but after watching this video I think Jordan Knight and Donnie Wahlberg were my favourites. I can so see Justin Timberlake performing this song. He can touch those falsetto notes like Jordan, likes to dance and is eye candy.

I didn't know this video was nominated for best dance video at the 1999 MTV Awards. Unfortunately our Jordan lost out to Ricky Martin that year. Enjoy the video and Happy January 1st!

My latest M.A.C buy...

I am overly happy with my latest M.A.C purchase at the moment. I’ve wanted a new blusher since the 80’s as I’ve been using my raizin powder blush since 2002. Really 2002, thank Jesus I haven’t had a break out. If I had my way my entire make up collection would be courtesy of M.A.C, but I simply can’t afford it. So I asked my friend for a M.A.C voucher as a Christmas present and trotted down to my local branch on High St Kensington. After much deliberating I opted for a crème blush (wouldn't recommend for oily skin) instead of the powder form and brought the shade laid back. I’ve been wearing it every day ever since and have found that I only need to apply a little on my brush and the coverage is great, plus it lasts all day. Yes I have rosy cheeks like rusty the clown all day long.

I’ve decided I’m going to make more of an effort with my appearance if it means applying the odd bit of mascara, lippie or just making sure my hairs did for 2010.

Amber Rose Vibe Shoot.

Amber Rose looks hot 90% of the time in my opinion, she can do no wrong. With her blonde buzz cut and confidence that competes with her boo Kanye West she’s unstoppable. I think we can all agree Amber Rose has populated blogs across the globe for both negative and positive reasons for 2009. I'm officially a stan not so much that I'd clean shave off my hair but enough to admire her style. Here are some pics from her latest spread in Vibe.

Love the brown leather trench coat, full length leather gloves and heels.

Chick looks hawt!!

Not too sure about the hair piece but the fur and leotard looks nice

I'm feeling the play on masculinity vs feminity this suits Amber down to a tee.

Loves her!

Week 11 Of My Journey Getting To New York.

I didn’t do any research last week, I' was too busy rushing around trying to get the last few bits and bobs for Christmas. The relaxing period has come to an end, as of next Sunday I’ll only have 6 months to go. Just reading over that last sentence confirms that it's now time to get serious. 2010 is going to fly by and I'm hoping to get my accommodation locked down by the end of January. From here on out it’s all systems go and I need to step it up a gear. I seem to work better under pressure, to know that time is ticking away will give me the incentive that I need. I also need to get serious with my savings. I need to think of the long term goal and STOP impulse buying. Every spare penny needs to go to my New York funds.

Everybody has been so supportive thus far. I’ve received constant words of encouragement and I can’t wait to share my journey with you all whilst I’m out there.

***UPDATE I got my head shots done thanks too Waltzing Matilda so I can now pursue this acting/extra work in 2010.

Kanye West Models For Bape.

Here’s a few of my favourite pictures (spotted on Necole Bitchie website) of Kanye West modelling the latest spring 2010 collection for BAPE. I love his style, he makes a simple hoody, jeans and trainers look effortlessly fly. Go Kanye!

Goodbye To The.....

ballet pump. I know the likes of Kate Moss and Sienna Miller rock these shoes on a regular and make them look good but they’re just not for me. Believe me I've tried to love them and there are some nice styles out there, but out of all the flat typed shoes available I’d rather wear a pair of brogues or loafers.

No matter how hard I try I can’t dress them up and I don't think they're attractive. In addition they don’t really support your feet depending where you buy them from. So on Sunday I threw out 12 pairs of shoes 4 of which consisted of ballet pumps. I don't miss them at all and to be honest I don't think my feet will ever see a ballet pump again.

Week 10 Of My Journey Getting To New York.

I have started to feel the fear and do it anyway (a book by Susan Jeffers that I have yet to read). This week I have been more proactive and started to holler at media companies here in London about job opportunities. I'll give more details when I'm successful otherwise it may seem that I'm talking a lot of hot air. My research cap has come back out and I've started to e-mail and call round to managers, producers, directors about job opportunities and possible meetings. The key to this is for me to follow up what I’ve started and just be confident within myself. It reminds me back to the time when I had to meet the editor of news and convince him I was capable of doing some work within television. He just wanted to know I could do the job and once he saw that I was confident and capable he gave me a chance. The penny is finally beginning to drop…confidence will take you so far! However knowing it and applying it are two different things.

I also e-mailed some companies in New York. A little pre mature maybe but I don't see any harm with letting folk know that I'll be coming out there to work next year. I have been really fortunate to have some wise friends around me who have given me good advice with regards to this trip.

I'm started to get excited now as New York will be here before I know it. I really want to start travelling a lot more in 2010 and the list of destinations are endless. I have no doubt in my mind that I will get to New York.....I miss the big apple soooooo much!