Whitney Houston: I Will Always Love You!

Honestly, I can't begin to explain how much Whitney Houston and her music impacted my life. My childhood best friend's mother looked just like Whitney. For years, I thought Whitney lived right across the street. I was extremely overjoyed. I would share stories on how we would go shopping together. It wasn't until I got older that I realized that my childhood best friend's mother was only a Whitney look-alike.

Whitney Houston's passing yesterday is still shocking. I'm truly in disbelief. This is heart-wrenching news. Your music put me and millions of others around the world, at ease. Your voice was powerful beyond measure. You are a legend who will live forever in our hearts! My heart goes out to Bobbi Kristina, to your family, loved ones, and fans. May the Lord cover you all with the blood of Jesus and watch over you all. May God give you all the strength to get through this, the wisdom to know she is in a better place, and the courage to keep faith. Whitney...gone to soon. :'(

The memories you left behind are invaluable. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII will always loveeeeeeeeeeee youuuuuuuuuu!!! 

May your precious soul R.I.P.

New Year...New Look!?!

When trying something new, you might as well have on a blindfold because honestly, you really don't know what to expect. You hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.

Well, over the weekend, I wanted to try a different look and I wasn't too thrilled at first, but it was a MUST. I must say the finished product was superb! Definitely looks edgy...owww I love it! New Year...New Look!!! ;)

***Special thanks to the best hairdresser ever…Nneka you rock!!!***

A Red Tail in Bowie!?!

Sunday, January 22nd was an amazing day! I started my day off at one of my favorite places...Zion Church! My pastor, Keith Battle, preached the second part of a series entitled "The Journey To Your Dreams." Honestly, I love my church! My pastor nails it on the button every time. His message definitely spoke to me...can I get an AMEN! AMEN! ;) He blessed us all with a journal to organize our dreams!

He preached on how important it is to pray about your dreams to ensure it is indeed what God has destined for you to achieve. This definitely struck a chord with me. A few months ago, I prayed and asked God that if my dream to be a designer, amongst a couple other things, was not His will for my life, to remove it from my heart. I continued to pray that same prayer for weeks, and not only was it in my heart, but it was stronger than it had ever been. Simply amazing!    

You don't have to fight for your dream. God will give it to you. It will be innate in you. You will be excited to do it, you will do it at a level of expertise, and you will do it with ease! Follow the dream that God has destined for YOU...God is amazing!   

That weekend was also the opening weekend of Red Tails and I couldn't let Sunday come to an end without watching it. Honestly, I felt obligated to watch it. I've been truly disturbed about all the news about Hollywood not wanting to support it because it was an all-Black cast. George Lucas, thank you for producing and financing such a spectacular movie! I'm ecstatic that the movie pulled $19.1 million in its opening weekend     

and that's not all I'm elated about. After entering the second theater that day to view the masterpiece, I was greeted by a Tuskegee Airmen, Charles "Chuck" Dobbin, who graced the Bowie Movie Theater with his presence and took the time to converse with movie patrons and take photos. I remember thanking him for what he did for history, as he humbly replied "We tried" and I responded "No, you conquered!”            

Charles "Chuck" Dobbin and I! 

January 22nd was definitely a remarkable day!

The unveiling of my first piece and collection coming soon...stay tuned!!! :o)

Vintage Gold

I was truly shocked. So, my mom and I were packaging items to give to Salvation Army and I stumbled on two finds that definitely made my jaw drop. I found a long, over-sized winter denim coat with snake skin detail around the shoulders and pockets. I also found an authentic fur coat...OM...Freaking G! Both coats were purchased in Germany in the 80s!!! These coats are the true epitome of couture *whew*...I can't wait to rock these precious gems of hotness!!! It's eminent my mom has taste! Hmmm I wonder what else she is hiding?!? LOL. Truly, these finds are vintage gold and I just had to share...enjoy!

“It’s a Brad Brad World”

I love a man with a sense of style! Celebrity Stylist, Brad Goreski, definitely has a unique sense of style that I adore. Last night on The Wendy Williams Show, Brad promoted his new show, “It’s a Brad Brad World”, that will air on Bravo and also made sure to explain that his style is “Geek Chic, with a bit of show girl”…Brad, I love it!!! I couldn’t help but notice his oh so lovely shoes and how they sparkled! OMG I knew it…these were definitely the same shoes I saw this past weekend when I was in Louis Vuitton. Gentlemen...are you looking for a shoe that just screams hotness??? Well, it’s a “MUST” that you check out the Midnight lace-up in glitter by Louis Vuitton…they are definitely a must have!!! 

"There is nothing wrong with standing out!" ~ Karin (Uniquely Atypical)

Check out pictures below of Brad Goreski wearing these fabulous shoes, other hot photos of Brad Goreski, and a link to last night’s episode! 

Major Moves...What do Kanye West and Akon have in common?

As you all know a few months ago, Kanye West signed both D’Banj and Don Jazzy of Mo Hits Records to his G.O.O.D Music Label. This was monumental!  “Heavy Hitters” in the music industry, such as Jay-Z, Kid Cudi, and Pusha T, were all there to embrace the moment. This was just the beginning! A couple of weeks ago, the news of Akon signing 2Face Idibia, WizKid, and P Square to his Konvict Muzik Label went viral...everyone was talking about it! It is evident Nigeria is definitely making major moves! Let’s see what 2012 has to offer shall we?!?  YES!!!

Kanye West and D'Banj

Don Jazzy, Jay-Z, and Kanye West

Akon and P Square

WizKid, Akon, and 2Face Idibia 

Get ready to see what the Uniquely Atypical brand has to offer!!! You will absolutely need a fit in your closet…collection coming soon!!!

Mission Complete!!!

It's evident I have a tantalizing sense of style. Whether it's high-end, department store brand, or vintage, I know how to put things together and make it scream uniquely chic! I can't help but to admit my sweet crush, a couture bag and a bad pair of designer shoes. It's definitely a must! This Christmas I added the one bag I've been itching to add to my collection and a "mean" pair of shoes!!! Yes, it arrived in style and I'm truly pleased! Owwww...we all scream for CHANEL!!! For those that know me, I'm in love with any shade of orange, so please trust that I again strayed from the norm. My first CHANEL is not black! ;) I will definitely be prancing, dancing, and romancing in my new animal print booties! Zebra print...check. Leopard print...check. Water Snake print...check. Giraffe print...mission complete...Gucci!!! Lol. 2012 let's get it...it's a new year!!!

Coral it is!!! :)

The unveiling on my first piece and the launch of my collection coming soon...stay tuned! 2012 will be amazing...Happy New Year!!!