It's 2014

 

the I'm too full to move face

   So here's my 1st post for 2014 its been way too long. A lot has been going on with me lately so I had to buckle down and focus for a little bit. The holidays were awesome, can I say awesome, and to think I only got 2 gifts (which shows it not all about getting).

introducing my dog manny dressed and ready for the occasion 

 1 from my bestie Kerry thanks a lot girl it is too cute and I will use it, and of course I can always count on my sis/cousin Kelly to have something for me to unwrap under the tree.My grandma is here this year which doesn't happen a lot so we were all very glad to have her. I had the task of making candid yams and oxtails for Christmas dinner and while she did approve of the oxtail she sure gave me a lecture over the yams and let me know i did not use enough orange juice or rum.

 my wonderful grandma 

    Have I ever said that dating sucks and I miss being a wife very much, it was all just so much easier 2 people working towards a common goal while sharing love, needless to say the dating game for me is not going so well. You know it amazes  in general how things could be going so good one day and just be straight weird the next. I hate the fakeness of dating how you have to watch how much and when you give out emotion as not to seem too "thirsty" as its called now a day. Why can't i just like you, love you whatever I feel and feel free to tell you, why should I have to ignore you in order to get attention from you? Or act like I care less because it hasn't been that long or all the other little dumb things that people say you should do while you're dating. Now I'm not gonna say I'm taking myself out of the dating game, lets face it at my age that could be pretty dangerous and just foolish. But i will say it is definitely not a focus of mine this year. I'm smart, attractive, loyal, ambitious and such a go getter and lets not even start on the looks department lol. So any man would be a fool to not have me and try to make me his queen. I digress 2014 has to much in store, I can't be             stressed  this year........

   Next topic right? Even though I know you all prob wanna go on lol I read a quote on Facebook the other day, its been etched in my mind since and i think I'm actually gonna write it down and post it somewhere in my house that I can see it on a daily basis. it went a little something like this "blessed is the woman that is too busy to worry during the day, and too tired to worry at night" I like that a lot. I know when I'm busy it because I'm making money so that's always a plus and worry gives you wrinkles which I'm not interested in so ill make myself busy. besides i have a lot of work to do this year my store Couture Bits n Pieces needs revamping, I'm bringing new people on the team,starting an ig page for it and really trying to push and grow it this year. Not to mention the fact that my baby sweet n toxic will continue to be developed. I am working on my valentines shipment so if your in Jamaica and want to get something nice for your hunny for v day hit me up so I can hook  you up. busy busy working girl no ones ever done it or will ever do it for me.

dec 25th is my 1st nephew miles' birthday

   ahhh so much to tell it seems indeed i do need to get back to my blogging sometimes you need to just let it out.......till next time stay busy my friends 

BeccaMac

My outfit pick for my date night

   So, a few Saturday's ago I went on a dinner and a movie date. I decided to change it up a bit, I didn't tell my date, but when he arrived he saw that we would be having dinner at my house verses going out. I showed off a bit! I steamed lobster tails to go with a shrimp scampi and linguini.  My bottle of Moscato was the perfect pairing with this seafood delight there's a blog about the dinner, pictures and recipes to follow soon.

   In the pictures here, we stopped to have a slice of cheesecake and a drink. Don't ask me how the movie was, because we didn't end up making it. Instead we enjoy a night on the New York town, bar hopping. It was a good time and a refreshing date to go out with a gentleman and be treated as a lady. OK enough already, about this sexy date of mine! You guys are super nosey, lol, just kidding maybe as time goes on this mysterious dater and I will have more occasions that I can share with you, but for now just know that I am happy and it is going well.

   I've been changing up my wardrobe a bit as I get a little older, as I've told you guys in previous blogs I'm on  a quest to remodel my wardrobe, if that makes sense. Wanting to take advantage of the last few nice nights that we had left I decided to wear a skater style jean skirt (nasty gal), I wore a simple tank top (H&M). I had recently went to TJ Maxx, one of my favorite mid day shopping places and got this wonderful bag on clearance so I was excited when it was a perfect match for my mint blazer I threw the two together with some nude peep toe wedges and was ready for the night...and what a night it was!

Till next time guys take care and get ready to get warm!!!!

Here's a good view of the bag and jacket match up.

Gave you a little close up of my green eyeshadow. (Maybelline) 

Down below are a good view of the shoes (where gonna have to get Mr. Date to take better pictures, lol )

Lunch with old friends

   So one of my girlfriend's, Kerry, from high school in Jamaica gave me a call Last week. She said that she had randomly ran into another one of our girlfriends from school back home. So, she wanted to know if I had plans for Saturday. She thought it would be a good idea to do a little get together and have lunch at Dallas BBQ's in time square.

   Lucky for me it was my weekend off and my date night was on Friday verses Saturday(dates you say huh?!?! They've been going well and I have a blog coming soon about fashion and food my last date night). So I was happy to oblige and attend giving me a chance to catch up with friends that I haven't seen in a while.

   You know there are a lot of us who went to high-school BIG UP MEADOWBROOK HIGH !!!! In Jamaica that are living here now, a good amount in New York alone. I think it's good for us, when we come from a small place and relocate to a bigger one to form a unit with the people we know, we mesh a little better you know were from the same place and for the most part of the same mindset. Its good for us to get together find out whats going on with each other and network with each other.

   I guess I realize I have a much better relationship with my Jamaican Friends than any of my American, now please don't get offended and don't think I don't love you, I'm just stating the facts. There's just something different about our connection when we make a true one. Now don't get me wrong we come across back stabbers and girls who try to do us dirty too, but when you have your real friend you notice a lot of your real life moments throughout your whole lifetime where they were there for you whether physically present or not. For my best friend and I some of the times where we supported each other the most have been times that I've been here in America and her in Jamaica.

   Since it was time square that we were meeting I decided I would definitely take the train. I love a ride on the metro north it gives me time to sit and write my blog like I'm doing now lol, catch up on a good book  or just relax while I take some pictures, and enjoy the view down through the Bronx, past Harlem and into the heart of the city. It always gets me in a sex in the city vibe don't ask me why. I ordered a long sleeve multi colored striped shirt online at Piper lime and was dying to pair it up with some jeans for the fall. As much as summer is over I have a hard time letting go of color, so this little number was perfect for me I paired it with tan suede wedges since I knew I'd be walking and needed comfort and toted my big tan handbag so I'd have all the things I needed for a city run. As well as space to carry whatever surprise purchase I was sure to make.

   The train however put me a little behind but I finally got there. Kerry, Dana and Talethia where already there so I quickly put in my order and got to drinking as to catch up with the ladies, we had a nice lunch and it was great to catch up with everyone and see how they were doing as well as think back to old times. They all look great at it reminded me that we all had one thing in common we all come from a great institution its very rare that I see past meadow brook student's not striving and doing well. It made me fell that we were well equipped to take on lives obstacles and still come out on top.

 Well, here are some pictures of my outfit as well as some pics from my lunch date with my high school friends. Until next blog kisses n hugs.








Middle of Time Square with my hot pink pants


Naked cowboy in the middle of the street singing and dancing for tips


Painted naked lady


from left to right Kerry-Ann, Myself, Talethia, Dana

Us again happy girls love selfless 

I tried to take his pic so I gave him a dollar he said get over here we gonna have some fun lol .Why the hell not if he can find humor while being on the street why can't I humor him? However I just need change for beer and pizza and maybe more of a martini than a beer! 

Somebody went on a trip!!!! IM BACK!!!!

   Its been a long time I shouldn't have left you.... I was running round A lil crazy getting ready for my trip. It was a wonderful 9 days I loved each and every moment of it! Electrifying is probably the best way to describe it. It amazes me every time, how brand new I feel as soon as I land at Norman Manley airport in Kingston Jamaica.

    I got a tremendous response in sale to my selection of handbags that I was able to carry. Sold out of all my bath and body works products and a good amount of cosmetics. I also got an opportunity to talk to a good family friend who may be able to take my sales and business to the next level by getting me some distribution deals. I also have been making great progress with my ice cream line so more and more its coming together. 

    I have a new/old love interest! (its been 4 months since the break up time to move along). Old/new i'll leave it at that for now maybe as time goes on i'll feel a bit more comfy sharing a bit more with all my blog readers, but if you happen to know me then your holding on to the edge of your seat waiting and watching to see how this one will play out!

    Enjoyed some great times with old and new friends and got to spend some time with the family as well. There was really no set purpose for the trip just the end of summer get away and it was well needed.

    Spent some time driving around a few neighborhood scoping out communities i'd like to live in. I'm pretty convinced I wanna live on the hills just not sure which one and I also believe I wanna build my house. Talk about taking on a task huh? I'm sure tho it'll be well worth it and that way i'll be sure that I get what I want and will be happy with the end result. 

    I'm still learning that everyone's not going be happy for you when your happy,but I'm in a good place right now so the haters are more of an amusement than discouragement. 

   Anyway's Ive been in full work mode since I've been home, have my eyes set on a few new goals which you all should start to see unfold soon! This post has been in the draft box forever lol had to put it out today here are some pics from my trip hope you enjoy and i'll be back soon. It's winter and its fashion and product time!!! 

  

 Went to tracks and records Usain bolts bar/pub had dinner from they're interesting menu

Me doing the famous Bolt pose (well trying) 

Kerry and I

Making martinis at home with fresh mangos and frying fish outside (won't be stinking up grandmas house!!!)

 Out and about at night

 At the beach with my date! Such a fun day. Went to boardwalk beach in Portmore St. Andrew the D.j was great!

 You cannot tell me I'm wasn't born in the jungle lol picking ackee our national fruit and trying to climb a coconut tree need we say it was a fail!!!

  Kerry and I Girls night out we went to fiction night club for a party call heels and curves we always have a blast!!! Ran into the guys almost messed up their night lol.

Pulse pepper seed 90'smusic night or M.V.P. not quite sure which night this was but I looked and felt great 

What will you do?

With everything going on in the world we live in today, I think it is very important that we start looking at the root of our issue's. Everyone is always so quick to jump on A band wagon, or get in an uproar when a story hits the news. Now I know everyone will not agree with all points of how I think butt that is fine.

I believe we really need to start investing in the well being and the development of our children, change the way they see the world and foster opportunities that may steer young minds to think in a way they never saw possible.

From A young age I've always had A fascination with young children, only A few people know this story. Ma never spoilt me and call it the Jamaican in me I've always wanted to work.  One Christmas vacation I believe I was about 12, I worked with my aunt at A liquor store she owned at the time. One day while at the shop a man came in, he was carrying a newborn baby under an umbrella on a hot day, begging for money to take care of the baby. I started to have a conversation with the man asking him the story of why he had the baby and where the mother was. It was evident to me, even at that young age that the man was not equipped to take care of a baby, and that the little girl was and would suffer.

I'm not quit sure what took over me, but i asked the man if i could have the baby, and as crazy as it seems he willing agreed to turn over his infant to a pre-teen ( of course I told him I lived with my mom and we could take care of the baby but he didn't even verify)!!!!! That evening when I got home, I told mom the story and to my surprise she was all for it! She even came up with a plan, because you know even when trying to do good you have to  protect your interest! next thing you know the guy is an undercover con man and he tries to extort money and threaten to take back the baby. So we drove, Even tho we lived blocks away from the store and made an agreement to a clean cut give up.

That Christmas my money didn't go to the latest Cd's and fashions as I had planned but, formula, diapers and other baby arrangements. Hannah as we had renamed her spent a few months with ma and I, but after not being able to get her birth papers and ma receiving negative advice from friends we got in contact with a biological aunt who was able an agreed to take care of her and returned her to her family..... We miss you!

I went to Southermere prep, a little school located behind saint Andrews in the heart of Halfway tree ( think times square just not so nice). I remember doing a soup kitchen, Ma and I provided the soup with the help of a few other parents and my teacher Mrs. Williams found a church in cross roads we mad posters about the free soup weeks before, the crowd was nothing I'd ever seen before people even came with their own containers some just the bottom of a plastic 2 liter soda bottle . My heart broke that day when we ran out of soup.

over my lifetime I've done a bit but i feel like I've been too relaxed lately as far as contributing to this world I live in, the world my future sons and or daughters will be part of. So for the moth of August I will be collecting donations as well s saving $ myself for a donation I will make to a primary school in Jamaica this September I hope to get the support of all my friends but I'm going to be paying close attention to my friends that are here that use to live in Jamaica.

I remember the struggle I wasn't so much A part of it but ... I know it's real and it still exists do you?  

So we're at Friday right? Friday was an all out ladies night, about 10 of us met up at Element 86  (a gentleman's club) in New Kingston, for their male review.

We spent a few hours there and cut Kerry's cake, after that it was off to pulse for an party called MVP Fridays. I ended up and another party on some rooftop in Waltom park ( I saw bounty killer). Needless to say it was a packed, long, fun filled night! We were definitely up till the sun came out and this is what we had on.

It was just too hot for me all weekend (that's my excuse for all this leg exposure) lol I wore a pair of cut off high waisted shorts that i got from a boutique called hot topic in the Bronx and a alter top  from H&M. My curly fro is the go to look as i said the nights are just too hot in the summer so a twist out n tease and I'm good to go!

 I went into Victoria Secret's a few week's ago during their semi-annual  sale I got this cool product, it's called honey sweetheart, instant hair highlighter. Hats off to Vikky! Just a few quick sprays and you have a head full of highlights and it washes right out.Not only does it work great but I've also found that I can use it on my whole body for a soft shimmer!

Here's a part of the group from the night we're a Pulse an out-door nightclub. As you can see color selections are definitely bold and bright this summer we're taking advantage of POP colors...and I love!

Versace Versace and no one can stop me lol I like her fun comfy look!

Check out the nail polish I love love love the colors this summer!

Now let me just make this clear they get American cable in Jamaica so they see the same styles and trends that we do as u can see, our island girls have their buns high to the sky just like here in the states.

2 CHAINS!!!!!!!! Yes our men wear their shades in the night too...outside.....in the dark lol for the life of me. 

I love both these ladies looks. wish I could rock curls like that but my natural hair does not survive a JA club night! I'm still in need of a pair of ripped acid jeans definitely on my to get list for this fall 

This look is so  bright and sexy yet cool. The cotton scoop neck top is a light airy layer while the shocking color spandex bondage skirt dresses up the outfit and rounds up her curves.

Cant forget about my men. These men suited in blue are giving me a refreshing feel, like they instantly cool me down on a hot night! LOL looking good fells.

Well that's a cap of Friday night hope you enjoyed  a  look into a little bit of Kingston's night life 

Quick Trip's Fashion Cap

Here's a quick overview of my club wear, fashion picks over the weekend on my last trip in Jamaica.

Keep in mind its still at least 80* at night. Not to mention when you go inside some of those parties, the place is packed wall to wall, then the music hits you, and you start kotch..... I mean dance lol...and yes they have ac in Jamaica.....to tell the truth theirs may be better than the one's up here...it be cold as hell in island grill! ( A local fast food restaurant), but back to my looks ...I had 3 nights on the town here's what I choose to wear, as well as some of the fashion I saw while out  . Let me know what u think !

Thursday night we checked out Famous a new club in the Portmore area 

I wanted to keep cool so I wore a nude lace cropped top,  nude control tube top (H&M) and a pair of jean shorts with lace detail to compliment my top. Gold hoop earring, a 2 finger cross ring and a gold cuff bracelet were my accessory selection to set the look (Couture Bit's N Pieces) . Ready to dance I made sure I wore my comfy brown/ multi-color wedge heel.  

I can't comment on her outfit too much but I like the edgy look and her makeup is on point.

These guys are what you call dancers, so their style tends to be a bit different ( pull up to the scene with they ceiling missing) notice the man in the middle no that's not a hat!! It's a dyed circle........

I am not 100% sure of this guys name so I won't guess, but once again look at the guy in the middle he has tattooed his EYEBALLS black !!!!!!!!!! Now if that's not a fashion statement!

Light, airy and cute.

People are always amazed when I tell them that we have Chinese people in Jamaica!! Well now u see it for yourself not only are they there, they get DOWN too!

Well  I started out going for the whole weekend but I believe I've given you an eyeful in a night, we'll do Friday in my next post. Goodnight folks off to dream about Jamaica.

Oh wait one last one before I go 

  Kotch; The Jamaican equivalent of twerk lol, verb, to whine your waist in a sitting position lol.......