Music to My Soul.

Guess what, folks? There are actually some FANTASTIC R&B and Hip Hop albums being released this month and December that you can finally be excited about. It's been awhile, hasn't it? With the exception of T.I. - Paper Trails, John Legend - Evolver, Neyo - Year of the Gentleman, and dare I say...Lil Wayne's The Carter III... we've been through somewhat of a musical drought. Well, dry spell's over. Let it rain, baby.




Beyonce - I Am Sasha Fierce
November 18th 2008
Favourite Tracks: If I Were a Boy, Single Ladies, Diva, Video Phone. Needless to say I think I prefer the "FIERCE" side of the album. Of course...lol



Kanye West - 808s & Heartbreak
November 25, 2008
As much of a jackass as I think he is....his music can be damn good! Featuring the single 'Love Lockdown'.

Jay Z - Blue Print III
December 2008 - TBD - (includes 'Jockin Jay Z')



Slim (of 112) - Love's Crazy
November 18, 2008
Call me Crazy, but I like Slim. And I Love the So Fly track so this should be interesting...



Mos Def - The Ecstatic
December 2008 - TBD



Common - Universal Mind Control
December 9, 2008
This album is reportedly produced entirely by the Neptunes.



EPMD - We Mean Business
December 9, 2008
The most sampled hip-hop act of all time return for another go-round on We Mean Business, their 7th LP. This time, they team up with Method Man, Raekwon, Skyzoo, KRS-One, and Keith Murray. Have they lost their touch? I guess we'll see...



QTip - The Renaissance
November 4, 2008
I haven't had a chance to listen to my copy yet, but I'm hoping it doesn't disappoint.


and last but certainly not least....the Canadian R&B Diva:


Deborah Cox - Promise
November 11, 2008.
I haven't had a chance to listen to this one yet either, but Deborah Cox was the SH!T in her hay day.


All this music brings a tear to my eye and a beat to my step. My iPod is going to be put through some heavy usage this season :)

And with that, I'll leave you with one of my favourite R&B Tracks of all time by Deborah Cox and RL:

WE CAN'T BE FRIENDS
:*)

Enjoy!!!


T.

Bosh Forever!

Just in case yall didn't know....

Pieces of Pretty is a HUGE fan of our beloved TORONTO RAPTORS!

Black is the new Red. Indeed.

GO RAPS GO!!!!!!


Thank you for beating Charlotte yesterday afternoon, fellas.
You guys had me scared for a bit.

4 & 2, 2nd in the standings now. I'll see you boys tonight ;)

The House of Balmain <3

Balmain - founded by Pierre Balmain - started off as a French fashion house dressing old Hollywood stars such as Ava Gardner and Brigitte Bardot. Oscar de la Renta led the house between 1993 and 2001, but now is headed by designer Christophe Decarnin.




>> He's the man who brings you $1,500 Balmain cotton t-shirts — and those are the cheapest; They go up to $3,000 if you want sparkles. Balmain is the word on everyone's lips — buyers, fans of fringed boots — and the fervor is reaching a fever pitch.

Christophe Decarnin came out of nowhere to head the house in 2005, and with every collection he does for Balmain, sales have doubled.

Click here to read more...


I ABSOLUTELY ADORE HIS DRESSES!!! If I could afford to wear $10k + dresses everywhere and anywhere, Balmain would be my label of choice, hands down. <3>et le Pièce de résistance.................




Balmain S/S '09


www.balmain.com


Balmain and Louboutin are the reasons why I need to rule the world.

GOODBYE, Centipede Joe!

Are you THE ultimate girly-girl like me? If so, you probably hate bugs just as much as I do...and I don't mean the kind you spend all night trying to find amongst lines and lines and lines of Java code while your eyes beg for mercy @ 4am. Uhhh ok that was the Nerdy IT guy in me talking. :X

Well anyway...

What does a girl like me do when she comes across a monster of a fly buzzing around her room? Or worst yet...the demonbeast of all insects...a CENTIPEDE...zipping along her floor?

I scream for my brother :X or anyone else who's near to get that sucker for me. I just HATE the thought of the thing squishing against my wall/floor, or its skeletal structure crunching beneath my fingers. My worst fear, though? Swatting a fly along the wall, and having it fall somewhere in a shoe but not being able to find it, then forgetting all about it until one day.... when you go to slip on your cute Gucci pumps...there it is. CrunchCrunch, SquishSquish between your toes. :S Ok, so maybe I'm the only one with that last fear.

Well, my pretties...problem solved:


Introducing the BUG VACUUM - $49.95.

its....beautiful :*)


For other fun (and sometimes useless) stuff, go to: http://www.skymall.com/


I came across this catalogue while flying with US Airways.
Sky shopping has never been so fun.

Happy [Belated] Halloween!

From Tara the perfect Housewife ;)


Costume - hand sewn ...because I was slack and couldnt order the one I wanted ontime. Anyone need a custom costume for next year? Holla at us! lol


A few more randoms of the night:



Myself and the Bday boy who's trying to eat my brains.


Getting handcuffed is always fun.


Our best pix are always taken on Halloween. Weird...


My hot dominatrix and i.
Ok so we didn't make the gloves from scratch because I hadn't realize how DIFFICULT it was to do so. And so we just bought dyeable gloves, dyed them yellow, and added the eyelet trim and ribbons.




This is my favourite Halloween costume so far :)
Cuz really...how often do i get to wear this much pink and ruffles and bows?
I <3> Gingham and Eyelet!



Hope yall had a great Halloween!!!!

xoxo,

T.

If I Were a Boy...

Loves it. Video Link:

If I Were a Boy - Beyonce

If I were a boy I think I could understand How it feels to love a girl I swear I’d be a better man. I’d listen to her Cause I know how it hurts When you lose the one you wanted Cause he’s taken you for granted And everything you had got destroyed

But you’re just a boy You don’t understand Yeah you don’t understand How it feels to love a girl someday You wish you were a better man You don’t listen to her You don’t care how it hurts Until you lose the one you wanted Cause you’ve taken her for granted And everything you have got destroyed

But you’re just a boy...

Fall/Winter 08 Shoe Faves

As I stepped out of the airport terminal last week, I couldn't comprehend what I was feeling. What was WITH this cold, windy, and sunless season that was ashing-up my poor skin? Ah...that's right. This is autumn in Toronto :(

Only a few hours before, I was wreaking havoc in the 30 degree Las Vegas desert heat with a daquiri in hand and my biggest dilemma was whether I should purchase the Roberto Cavallis or the Burberry Patch Tile Platform Sandals....or both.

Autumn in Toronto is definitely not the same as Autumn in Vegas. *sigh* The brightside, though? At least the fall footwear remains the same.

My top 3 Boots of the Season:

1.

Christian Louboutin Suede Fringe "Forever Tina" Boot

$1575

(seen here on Chanel Iman)

Sassy Fringes, Dip top cut-out, luxurious suede. Need I say more? Hottest boot this season, hands down!

2.

Brian Atwood - $995

3.

L.A.M.B. - $525

The runner-ups:

Top, L-R:

Jimmy Choo - $1395, Miu Miu $790, Prada $620

Bottom:

Both Christian Louboutin, $825 & $1125.





Top 3 "Work" Shoes:



1.

Gucci Cambridge Moccasin - $695

A cute little glossy pump that works well at the office.




2.

L.A.M.B. - $425

3.

Christian Louboutin - $965

Peep-toes aren't exactly the most appropriate thing for fall office footwear, but hey....these maryjanes are so damn fab, that i'll overlook that.

Top 3 "Playtime" Shoes:

1.

Christian Louboutin Bloody Mary Shoes - $1375

The stuff sexy dominatrix dreams are made of....

Louboutin will be the death of me <3

2.

Jimmy Choo Glenys Elaphe Snakeskin Sandals - $1295

3.

Burberry - $695

These shoes make my legs look a million miles long for some reason.

And i feel like i MUST give honorable mention to last season's favourites:



1.

Givenchy - $995

(black still available @ Barney's)

SEXYHOTFABGORGHOTHOTHOTHOTFAB!!!!!!! i want me a pair of those cream ones :(

2.



Christian Louboutin for Rodarte. Muther.F***ing.F-i-e-r-c-e.