Archive for November, 2006

Straight smokin, tokin’

Straight smokin, tokin’

The best thing, I think, is inadvertent, unexpected inspiration. It can come in various forms . . . a job, a conversation, a gaze across [...]

Nappy Soldier in the City of Dope

Nappy Soldier in the City of Dope

A lot of people have dual personalities. Your “work self” and your “real self.” I found this to be true when I was working at [...]

A Girl With Substance

A Girl With Substance

Strip away the designer handbag full of buckles, leather and zippers . . . remove the latest blouse that all the “it” girls have . [...]

Play Fair

Play Fair

I know you… you work hard and play fair. You’re always looking for a good deal, but shun companies that offer them at the expense [...]

So Naive….

So Naive….

My posts have been kinda short lately because I’m starting a new job and need to concentrate on that. . . however, fashion always has [...]

WHAT?! Ok!*

WHAT?! Ok!*

*No, I haven’t been sitting around watching my old Dave Chappelle DVD’s all weekend… I’ve been shopping at OK47, another great site featuring unique, above-the-trend [...]

Fashion’s Unsung Hero

You all know an unsung hero. . . they come in many forms: teacher who tutored you after class, a firefighter, that receptionist who pushed [...]

Take Out Couture

Take Out Couture

Don’tcha hate it? You’re too exhausted to make dinner and you have two take out menus in front of you… your (adorable) boyfriend is clamoring [...]

A Proper Foundation

A Proper Foundation

Whether it be your relationship with other people, the way you ascertain a situation, or simply the way you understand the world around you, its [...]

A Corte-ship

A Corte-ship

So I know what you might be thinking. . . oh Urban Socialite, how can you be so knowledgeable about all things fashion and live [...]

Happiness in a bottle

Happiness in a bottle

Happiness in a bottle. . . if only such a thing existed . . . Well, according to Smiley, a perfume company based in France, [...]

Get a move on…

Get a move on…

There’s no denying it . . . moving SUCKS. Sure the end result is great (in my current case I couldn’t ask for more!!) but [...]