BEYONCE and JAY-Z Are Remarkable 'Bizness' Couple; Beyonce '4' To Debut #1 In Several Countries

 

Yes indeed-y, Beyonce and Jay-Z are an amazing couple because of how they run their relationship to avoid flax from the media, as well as HOW they handle the media according to business. As Beyonce moves forward with her album despite rumors of sluggish sales, Beyonce's camp assure that her latest album will debut as high as #1 in several countries all over the world.

Beyonce also has Jay-Z accompanying her in Paris; she's doing an early promo in the UK, which would (according to Necole B***hie) explain the correlation between the far higher anticipation of Beyonce in the UK and her starting her promo and tour early in the UK (same situation with Rihanna).

And may I add, BEYONCE LOOKS WAYY HOTT in that dress and 6-inch Louboutins... and fist bump to Jay-Z for keeping' it classic with his white Adidas shelltoes.

Pic: NecoleB***hie  

FLOYD MAYWEATHER vs. VICTOR ORTIZ Conference; Mayweather in GUCCI

I am a huge FLOYD MAYWEATHER fan. My interest in this great boxer is well beyond his track record inside the ring. I like how Mayweather handles his swag--- his OSTENTATIOUS SWAG, might I add, and how he dresses himself. You can see for yourself in the pictures above and below.

Floyd Mayweather was at the press conference for that upcoming fight with Victor Ortiz, and he was wearing a subtle but still noticeable GUCCI cardigan for $795. He also wore a matching GUCCI polo shirt for about $300. 

Dude got SWAG on lock!!!

Pic: UpscaleHype

THE ONLY JAIDEN 'Off-Color': What Is 'PLANKING'?

 

WHAT IS THIS THING TAKING OVER AMERICA?? 

Planking?? Really?? Should I try this just for fun?

 

I think that's CHRIS BROWN.... always doin' something *SMH*

Musician LENNY KRAVITZ Spotted Out In All-Black... And an interesting item in his hand...

Check out the quirky musician LENNY KRAVITZ walking down a sidewalk in NYC dressed in all-black. Not only is he dressed in all-black, his choice of clothing is quite interesting. The vest and tank top is ultra-dope, the pants...hmm I don't know... one thing I like is...

The Rick Owens Zip leather boots for $1,701 (why the '1'?). Well, I do like shoes that are interesting and stand out. Another thing that stood out is Lenny Kravitz holding a classic telephone handle attached to an iPhone.

VERY DIFF kind of guy, huh?

Pic: UpscaleHype

Who Wore The Versace Heels Best--- Amber Rose or Shaunie O'Neal?

Hey y'all check it out... I found these hott pics of Amber Rose and Shaunie O'Neal... this is from around the BET Awards time. While both look HOTT, what's even HOTTER is figuring out which one of these beautiful ladies wore the Versace heels best?

Whoo, that's a hard one... Amber Rose wore the torn/distressed and borderline OK catsuit (but her body shape made up for it GREATLY), while Shaunie O'Neal wore a vibrant Alexander McQueen dress. Shaunie O'Neal would be the obvious win.... but THE DRESS TAKES AWAY FROM THE SHOES BIG-TIME.

So the Versace trophy goes to AMBER ROSE!

Pic of the Day: RIHANNA at STAPLES CENTER (via Necole B***hie)

Doesn't Rihanna look like the sexiest candy store you've ever seen?

*LOL*... anyway, how's your day? I'm crashing in Chicago with a friend for a few days... going down to the beach!

June 2011: 6 Month Update

Wow. The end of June is upon us and I cannot believe that 2011 is halfway over!!! Thus far, this year has been nothing short of amazing! Anyway, I just wanted to make a post that shows my progress from the beginning of the year to now.

This picture was taken in January following my first relaxer for the year and a trim.

I took this picture 2 weeks ago following my proposal defense. I was so excited to not have anything school related to do when I got home that I did my hair!


You know what? Now that I look at the pictures I see that I have made tremendous progress in 6 months. For awhile, I've felt like I haven't made the kind of progress I wanted to. However, now that I see the pictures from January until now, I see my hair is doing it's thing.

How is your progress going? How would you classify your progress in 6months?

Look of the Day (6/29/11): Banana Clip Bun

I told you guys yesterday that I would post pics of my banana clip bun and here they are as promised. There is one slight alteration though: I didn't leave any hair out. Trust me...I tried to but it looked jank so I wound up brushing my hair back lol.


I like banana clip buns because I have a nice full bun. Also, as I'm looking at the pictures I realize how much new growth I have (do you guys see all the 'waves' in my hair?).

Anyway, without further ado: the banana clip bun.

**Took these w/o the flash b/c I didn't want to blind you guys...or myself lol**

Summer Bunnin'

...and that was my corny attempt at referencing the movie 'Grease' (one of my favorite musicals, by the way lol).

As you guys know, this is my first summer since the start of my hair journey where I have not used braids (extensions). At this point in the game, I feel that my hair is too long for braids w/ extensions...and I've seen what they do in those braiding shops. I've seen how they pull out scissors to make the style look neater :side eye: All I know is, if someone cuts my hair they're gonna get drop kicked.

Anyway, I've been doing the bunning thing for awhile and there has definitely been a learning curve. I've recently figured out that high buns are not for me :sad face: Trust me you guys. I've tried it so many times! However, my nape consistently says "eff yo' bun!' and decides to just be out while my edges say "You may have slicked us down but we ain't gonna stay that way." The end result of all of that? I look like a 5 year old who has been out playing all day. Being that I'll be 26 in August....I don't think that is a good look.

Today, I finally found use for the banana clips I had laying around in my bathroom (for some reason I have tons of hair toys laying around that I never use). What'd I use it for? A bun!!! So far I like it. It makes my bun look fuller and not so...meh. I also like that fact that with a banana clip breakage becomes less of an issue (as compared to using a hair tie). I'm being a wee bit creative though and I left a section (I guess you can call it a bang) out, braided it, and it shall be a braid out bang! I'll post pics tomorrow so yall can see what I did.

I will say that bunning has drastically simplified my regimen. Currently, I wash and deep condition at least once a week (sometimes more since I'm slowly easing my way back into the gym). I then air dry and put my hair into a bun. I use Shea Moisture products to moisturize, when needed. That's it. Easy as pie! It's definitely a good thing since I'm trying to hold back on my relaxer (currently 10 weeks post) until the weather cools down. I just don't see the point of relaxing my hair when I'm constantly gonna wear it up. We'll see how long that lasts though.

Well I've rambled enough for one night. I'll be back tomorrow with pics!

RIHANNA On 'Chill Mode' After Another LOUD Concert (LAX Airport)

Can't go wrong with this 'Rihanna' look, ladies. Use this as your template instead of looking like a RAG on your 'chill mode' (relax time).

QUEEN BEY The Diva; Performs for BET Awards In Stunning Gold Dress... from halfway around the world!

Well many of you know that Beyonce performed for the 2011 BET Awards from halfway around the world (somewhat-- at Glastonbury Music Festival in England). Doesn't she look stunning in that SIZZLIN' gold dress.

Sexy she is...

Sexy can I... *LOL*

Even though a lot of people may have been upset that Beyonce did not perform (genuinely) for BET, at least she did recognize BET a little by having her England fans give a shout out to BET; after all, it IS BET's first international viewing... with Queen Bey front and center.

Pic: Google

Off-Color Issue: A 12-YEAR-OLD PREGNANT GIRL!!! A 'The Only Jaiden' No-No...

Absolutely not!!!

 THE ONLY JAIDEN does not condone this kind of behavior. JAIDEN loves the kids, but not like this comin' from a 12-year-old pregnant girl!!!

This has nothing to do with fashion, but still... someone's gotta say something!!!

Pic: MediaTakeout

"My Hair Isn't A Unicorn!!"

^^^ This is what I have been thinking more often than not as of late. On the hair boards I frequent, I find that we are all are in an insulated community. We are all striving for the same goals and are (more or less) engaging in healthy hair practices. However, I find that there is an abrupt shift from this in real life. In real life, I find that the "good hair" mentality is firmly entrenched in a lot of people. Well, at least the people that I have come into contact with. They take one look at my hair and say " If I had your kind of hair, I would do x,y,z" or " With your grade of hair you can do things like that" or any other comment that leaves me making the screw face.

Let me be real with yall. My hair isn't comprised of soft textured ringlets that can easily be straightened and never breaks. Nope. Not even a little a bit. My hair is coarse, tightly coiled, and I have a lot of it! My hair can also be a rebellious little such and such. However, I took the time to figure out what my hair craves (moisture, moisture, and did I forget to mention moisture?) and adopted a regimen that fits my hair ( No, I can't relax frequently and no, I definitely cannot use heat frequently). That's it. There's no magic to it...just common sense. It just frustrates me that in the AA community that this myth of good hair/bad hair still persists. What is even more saddening is that so many women think that healthy, long hair is beyond the realm of possibility.

What do yall think? Have you encountered anything like this?

I Have My Life Back!!

Before you begin...I know it has been a looooooong time since I posted. Well, I had my dissertation proposal on the 15th of this month so I kinda had to fall off the face of the Earth. The good news is that I got admitted to PhD candidacy (go me!) and I'm back to posting! :D

So let's begin shall we?

I want to talk about 2 things I have been trying lately. The first is Queen Helene's Garlic Shampoo.

I don't know if I ever mentioned this but um....my hair sheds...a lot. It never really bothered me because I know that's what your hair is supposed to do but gee whiz I had a lot. I had heard about this shampoo before and when I spotted it at the BSS I had to pick it up and give it a shot. I paid about $6-$7 for it and so far....it's a'ight lol.

The plus about this shampoo is that it is unscented so you don't go walking around smelling like a big ol' ball of garlic. However, a drawback is that it has ammonium lauryl sulfate as the second ingredient so it made my hair feel stripped and I had to follow up with a sulfate free moisturizing shampoo. As far as shedding goes, I'm not gonna lie to y'all and say it stopped my shedding---because it didn't. I will say that my shedding has decreased a little bit following this first usage but time will tell how effective it is.


I've also been trying One N Only Argan Oil which I :love:!

I paid $12 for this at my local BSS and it has been one of the best hair finds for me. Now I will say the name is kind of misleading. One N Only Argan Oil is mainly chock full of 'cones and not just 100% oil and oil alone. However, this product is amazing! I have used it for blow drying and flat ironing and found that it makes for a pretty good heat protectant. A little goes a long way with this product and my hair never feels weighed down with this product. I've also used it for air drying and I found that it goes a great job of keeping the frizzies at bay. Really, there isn't enough that I can say about this product. I just know that I love it and it is definitely staying in the rotation!

BEYONCE Wishes You A Good, Fashionable Day!!

This was just random *LOL*

BEYONCE and THE ONLY JAIDEN (not actual Beyonce, just the above pic of this beauty) wishes you a great day!!

(Yup.. that handsome guy is ME)

Stay tuned for the 2011 BET AWARDS tonight!!! I'm going to roll out a hott line of fashion posts...

Who is the Best 'JUSTIN'???

I found this interesting post on Celebuzz, and I wanna aim this towards the ladies.

Here's a pic of all the JUSTINs: Justin Bieber, Justin Timberalke, Justin Long, and Justin Bartha. As far as style BIEBER and TIMBERLAKE has it ON LOCK.

Pic: Google

FLASHBACK: 2009 Rihanna 'Rated R' Looks!! She A Bad Mutha....

As many of you can state the obvious, I'm a big RIHANNA fan.

She's one sexy thang in anything she wears; she can even make a TRASH BAG look good. Seriously. No jokes. So I was just strolling through the internet for RIHANNA photos and was bombarded by memories of Rihanna's coming out after the CHRIS BROWN thing that some people can't seem to stop talking about (I'm not talkin' 'bout it; I'm just sayin'...)

So check out some pics at Rihanna's baddest in the 2009-2010 season; time really flies!!

*SMH*--- in a good way...

PYNK Magazine Features LALA VASQUEZ As 1st Lady of New York (via MTO)

Yes, I have a big old picture of LaLa Vasquez featuredin PYNK Magazine, and it's bigger than the other pictures I post up. After all, looking at this picture should be 'FASHION' enough for your eyes.

Beyond beautiful. Everything in the picture is brought together nicely. Exquisite. Alluring. Content. WOW.

Pic: Media Takeout

TEYANA TAYLOR In New Video Shoot 'Her Room'; On "Chill" Mode

Once again, THE ONLY JAIDEN focuses on the magic in fashion that interprets itself in many ways, especially through music. So check out rapper TEYANA TAYLOR in a more personal kind of setting, in her video with Omarion. 

Look at this mood she's putting on; it's the classic emotion of a girl longing after her man, and the clothes Teyana wears are once again personal and the norm of what to wear when one is in "chill mode." What do YOU interpret about the pictures?

I KNOW... I THINK KIND OF DEEP...

Pic: Global Grind

SADE: Dipped In The Fountain of Youth!!

I was stunned by the picture... I'm actually attracted to SADE, and here's the kicker:

She is 52 YEARS OLD.

And no... she's not wearing all-black (which is a nice outfit BTW) just to look young... just look at her... she's already better looking than most 35-year-olds!!

Pic: Google/ MTO

MARLO HAMPTON (New 'Atlanta' Housewive) In New Photo Shoot

After circulation of Marlo Hampton's leaked rap sheet for 'ASSAULT/GREAT BODILY HARM', people (including me) have been anticipating Marlo's debut on 'Real Housewives of Atlanta.'

But anyway she did a photo shoot, featured on YBF. She looks great and looks well-pampered surrounded by Chanel boxes and jewelry. HMM... SEXY.

Check it out:

Dat's wassup...

Pic: YBF

LADY GAGA In Green: The Color of Money and Freshness, that is...

The crazy interesting LADY GAGA continues to stun her little monsters and even her non-monsters with what she wears. Instead of all the crazy stuff we usually see Lady GaGa wear, this look above is extremely understated by GAGA STANDARDS. This is a MONEY look, meaning that everything about her look is expensive in all categories.

After all, she IS wearing the color of money.

She wore an interesting, Nicki Minaj-ish teal wig which fades to black at the roots to compliment the black glasses, a Valentino leather trench coat, and the formidable CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN 'DAFFODIL' PUMPS for $995. Only GaGa.

Pic: UpscaleHype

DWYANE WADE Is Also A Fashion Buff; Attends Fashion Show In Milan!

Check out Dwyane Wade looking on top of his style game, even more so since he attended the DSquared Fashion Show in Milan. I found his looks on UpscaleHype, and may I say that it looks so... so... ME.

D. Wade was wearing a DSquared2 poplin blazer for about $1,200, as well as the jeans for about $500, and the cherry on top is the YSL sneakers for $410.

I happen to know that D. Wade is quite the good dresser... he needs to be featured more in fashion blogs and websites, especially in the OFF-SEASON. Thumbs up to Wade!!

Pic: UpscaleHype

NBA Baller Dwight Howard Brings Out The 'Rihanna' In Him, But Looks More Like Serena *LOL*!!

Dwight Howard appeared on a show to do a parody of Rihanna with her red wig. Funny, funny, funny when I saw that this morning. But no matter how much harder I look at the pic, Dwight looks more like tennis superstar Serena Williams!

Check it out below:



See what I mean? 'Jaiden' doesn't lie...

Pic: Google/ MediaTakeout