tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62298854951140842082024-03-13T23:14:19.142-07:00Ali*StyleObi Obihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06092447756635059818noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229885495114084208.post-14721962079315471212008-04-16T23:24:00.000-07:002008-04-16T23:55:02.331-07:00You Can't Always Get What You Want<div style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB">The story of my f*ing life. I don’t think I am a person who wants too much. Funnily as materialistic as I often sound (which I actually am) there isn’t that much that I truly want. All the things I lust over, that I crave, that I buy, its just to occupy time, cause the truth<span style=""> </span>is that the happiness they provide never lasts for that long. Ok I lie, it lasts fucking long. Especially when said item looks really good on you. But what I am trying to say here is this; there is something else I want. Something that isn’t bought, something private, something secure, something that won’t go away, something that will cure this loneliness, something that will make me feel like I belong, something more than I have ever had. But guess what, it’s the one thing that I don’t seem to be able to get (well that and my f*ing Birkin). For once (actually for ages) I can’t get what I want. Its become a numb ache, that’s always there, sometimes there is a pang, but generally, its just there, in the background, never fading.<span style=""> </span>Of course you want to know now what it is I want but guess what, you can’t always get what you want. Ha!<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Ok what I want, what I really want, is to know what I want to do with my life, career wise. God, I’ve never been this confused before. You see I am one of those people who always know what they want. I immediately know if I like a person or not upon meeting them. <span style=""> </span>I am a sales assistant dream, I don’t waste time I know exactly what I want, and am quick about it. I am very decisive. But this career confusion is f*ing <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">killing</span> me. What I need to do is grow some balls, quit my job, and do some sort of soul searching. Actually, what I need is to grow some balls, quit and go in the direction of fashion styling. But that don’t buy you Phantom’s (Rolls Royce) and pj’s (private jet) Oh well, here’s to ‘miracle grow’ (you know the stuff bald men put on their head to try and entice some hair to grow).</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">By the way, the title of this blog was inspired by the last line of a George Michael song called Waiting For That Day. But that line was actually from the Rolling Stones with that title. Waiting For That Day is one of my favourite George Michael songs, its about him missing someone, who he has tried to forget by sleeping with other people to distract himself, but it doesn’t seem to work. He’s asking the person to come back, but guess what, you can’t always get what you want (that’s how he ends the song).</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">And by the way, the original song went like this<o:p>;<br /></o:p><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://stat.radioblogclub.com/radio.blog/skins/mini/player.swf" allowscriptaccess="always" bgcolor="#ECECEC" id="radioblog_player_0" flashvars="id=0&filepath=http://www.radioblogclub.com/listen2?u=0vMHZuV3bz9yZvxmYu8WakFmcvcmcv5CZlRWazRnZlxmL3d3d/rolling%2520stones%2520-%2520you%2520can%2527t%2520always%2520get%2520what%2520you%2520want.rbs&colors=body:#ECECEC;border:#BBBBBB;button:#999999;player_text:#999999;playlist_text:#666666;" height="23" width="180"></embed><br /></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);">You can't always get what you want</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);">But if you try sometimes you just might find</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 102);">You get what you need….</span></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p><br /></o:p></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">p.s. you thought I was going to talk about love didn’t you? </span></p>Obi Obihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06092447756635059818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229885495114084208.post-83930933537592689542008-04-10T07:08:00.000-07:002008-04-10T07:25:11.765-07:00Secrets<div style="text-align: justify;">Time published its first annual list of the top blogs on the internet. I thought most of them were annoying, nothing can be beat Alistyle, right guys? Anyway, there was one very special one; PostSecrets. They described it as "<span chatdir="2"><span chatindex="D21252D7B6C5DE0814"><span style="font-style: italic;">The blog is an ongoing community art project in which ordinary people mail in a personal secret written by hand on one side of a homemade postcard. The cards are then posted anonymously on the blog exactly as received, presented without comment.</span>" I describe it as a beautifully touching space on the internet, <a href="http://postsecret.blogspot.com/">click here</a> to see for yourself.</span></span><br /><span chatdir="2"><span chatindex="D21252D7B6C5DE0814"></span></span><br /><span chatdir="2"><span chatindex="D21252D7B6C5DE0814">There was something else I found there, a video summary of some the cards that had been sent in. I have to say, this was even more heartfelt, an perhaps a bit sad. I advice you use headphones when listening to this, so you dont miss out on posts such as "i really enjoy funerals" "i almost planned to kill my mother", and others;</span></span><br /><br /><span chatdir="2"><span chatindex="D21252D7B6C5DE0814"></span></span><br /><span chatdir="2"><span chatindex="D21252D7B6C5DE0814"></span></span></div><br /><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zUrwxOW7GqQ"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zUrwxOW7GqQ" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />Oh pls watch this, it is truly true.Obi Obihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06092447756635059818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229885495114084208.post-66638499024787916352008-04-04T06:15:00.000-07:002008-04-04T06:37:18.720-07:00Before & After<div style="text-align: justify;">If only more men could see what difference a little bit of tailoring could for their wardrobe. GQ picked a couple of randoms on the streets of NY (further proof that Americans have no dress sense) and gave them a simple makeover. See below;<br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_YuP77IGGI/AAAAAAAAAK4/Zeq8JRrNquY/s1600-h/A1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_YuP77IGGI/AAAAAAAAAK4/Zeq8JRrNquY/s320/A1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185382872282306658" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_YuP77IGHI/AAAAAAAAALA/jUvFgj9xt7E/s1600-h/A2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_YuP77IGHI/AAAAAAAAALA/jUvFgj9xt7E/s320/A2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185382872282306674" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Shirt, $295, and pants, $295, by Burberry London. Sneakers, $425, by Martin Margiela. Watch by Dior Homme.</span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_Yt477IGEI/AAAAAAAAAKo/y84vGQEour8/s1600-h/B1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_Yt477IGEI/AAAAAAAAAKo/y84vGQEour8/s320/B1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185382477145315394" border="0" /></a><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_Yt477IGFI/AAAAAAAAAKw/Iu_BNeXwQIA/s1600-h/B2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_Yt477IGFI/AAAAAAAAAKw/Iu_BNeXwQIA/s320/B2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185382477145315410" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Blazer, $2,025, and jeans, $450, by Dolce & Gabbana. Shirt, $168, by Steven Alan. Shoes, $820, by Church’s.</span><br /><br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_YtML7IGCI/AAAAAAAAAKY/cMs5w1sHlg0/s1600-h/C1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_YtML7IGCI/AAAAAAAAAKY/cMs5w1sHlg0/s320/C1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185381708346169378" border="0" /></a><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_YtML7IGDI/AAAAAAAAAKg/cGMhxMInzUk/s1600-h/C2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_YtML7IGDI/AAAAAAAAAKg/cGMhxMInzUk/s320/C2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185381708346169394" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Shirt, $415, and pants, $465, by Prada. Tie, $130, by Alexander Olch. Shoes, $375, by Ermenegildo Zegna.</span><br /><br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_Ys3r7IGAI/AAAAAAAAAKI/rlV6AyWsRYw/s1600-h/D1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_Ys3r7IGAI/AAAAAAAAAKI/rlV6AyWsRYw/s320/D1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185381356158851074" border="0" /></a><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_Ys3r7IGBI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/NmJV2t0io-g/s1600-h/D2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_Ys3r7IGBI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/NmJV2t0io-g/s320/D2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185381356158851090" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Suit, $1,050, by Neil Barrett. Shirt, $460, by Jil Sander. Tie, $125, by Band of Outsiders. Shoes, $300, by Geox. Pocket square by Paul Stuart. Watch by Cartier.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_YsQb7IF_I/AAAAAAAAAKA/juRfyLRzSYk/s1600-h/E1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_YsQb7IF_I/AAAAAAAAAKA/juRfyLRzSYk/s320/E1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185380681848985586" border="0" /></a><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_YsQL7IF-I/AAAAAAAAAJ4/4LV73x3VQ9M/s1600-h/E2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_YsQL7IF-I/AAAAAAAAAJ4/4LV73x3VQ9M/s320/E2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185380677554018274" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sweater, $780, and shirt, $260, by Salvatore Ferragamo. Jeans, $231, by Nom de Guerre. Shoes, $158, by Banana Republic. Belt by Coach. Watch by Rolex.</span><br /></div>Obi Obihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06092447756635059818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229885495114084208.post-81701928701746681432008-04-04T05:17:00.000-07:002008-04-04T06:01:55.511-07:00Well Dressed Men, With Personality<div style="text-align: justify;">Came across the following extracts from men.style.com. I love the Mankin (large size Birkin) and I totally totally love the way the Dao-Yi Chow is dressed. He is simply too cool for skol. Loves It!;<br /><span style="display: block;" id="formatbar_Buttons"><span class="" style="display: block;" id="formatbar_JustifyFull" title="Justify Full" onmouseover="ButtonHoverOn(this);" onmouseout="ButtonHoverOff(this);" onmouseup="" onmousedown="CheckFormatting(event);FormatbarButton('richeditorframe', this, 13);ButtonMouseDown(this);"></span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="slideshow_hed"> <h1> <b><i>GQ</i>: The Well-Dressed Rebel</b> </h1> </div><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> </div><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" id="slideshow_copy"> <p><b>Beat Up the Pretty Things</b></p> <p><b>Nathaniel Goldberg</b>, <i>Photographer</i></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_Yl6r7IF9I/AAAAAAAAAJw/xtrzo0wbs8g/s1600-h/Mankin.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_Yl6r7IF9I/AAAAAAAAAJw/xtrzo0wbs8g/s320/Mankin.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185373711117064146" border="0" /></a></p><p> “There’s a person at the Serpette flea market in Paris who specializes in secondhand Hermès bags. I bought these about ten years ago; they’re probably from the late ’60s or early ’70s. I paid about $2,000 apiece, but I take both of them with me everywhere, always as carry-on luggage. One I pack with clothes, the other with shoes, toiletries, and a computer. You travel in style, but you pay for it with how heavy they get. It’s a painstaking experience, but I still do it. You have beautiful bags; you want them with you.”</p> <p>• The fact is, quality will cost you. But if you invest in a classic piece by a label like Hermès—whose craftsmanship is undisputed—consider it money well spent.</p> <p>Bags by Hermès. Vest and shirt by 45rpm. Jeans by A.P.C. Cap by Browning. Glasses by Number (N)ine. Watch by IWC.</p><br /><div id="slideshow_copy"> <p><b>Tame Your Tux</b></p> <p><b>Dao-Yi Chow</b>, <i>Designer, Public School</i></p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_Yl6b7IF8I/AAAAAAAAAJo/g9t2A6wlrI8/s1600-h/Too+Cool.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_Yl6b7IF8I/AAAAAAAAAJo/g9t2A6wlrI8/s320/Too+Cool.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185373706822096834" border="0" /></a></p><p> “If you look at my outfit, it’s formal from the waist up and nontraditional from the waist down. It’s the perfect balance between luxe and edge. There’s still a fashion component to it, but the way you put it together, you’re not fashion. To pull it off, you have to pay attention: You have to keep the lines from the jacket to the jeans—and the jeans to the shoes—in proportion.”</p> <p>• The reason Dao-Yi’s outfit works so well is he pays as much attention to the fit of his jeans as he does to his tailored tux jacket. They’re perfectly in sync with each other.</p> <p>Tuxedo jacket and jeans by Alexander McQueen. Shirt by Dolce & Gabbana. Bow tie by Polo by Ralph Lauren. Sneakers by Balenciaga.</p> </div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div>Obi Obihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06092447756635059818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229885495114084208.post-61468669532677594212008-04-04T00:20:00.000-07:002008-04-04T01:10:56.015-07:00What To Expect This Winter<div style="text-align: justify;">As usual this morning, when I got to work instead of actually doing work, I went through my usual celebrity blogs (Naiomi got arrested in Heathrow T5 for another temper tantrum, JLo's Husband bought her earrings worth $2.6m, Posh is still too contrived which is such a waste of all her lovely bags/shoes/clothes, etc.). Anyway I decided to go on to style.com and guess what I found, a selection from each designer of their Fall/Winter 08 accessories offerings. Basically, I do the research, so you all you have to do is bring out your credit card and swipe. I have to tell you ladies, it's looking very bleak there this Winter. Here's a couple of things I found mildly interesting;<br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_XgRL7IF4I/AAAAAAAAAJI/6XFDgjIRuWU/s1600-h/Herve+Van+der+Straten+Silver+Wave+Earings.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_XgRL7IF4I/AAAAAAAAAJI/6XFDgjIRuWU/s320/Herve+Van+der+Straten+Silver+Wave+Earings.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185297131850176386" border="0" /></a><br />Herve Van der Straten Silver Wave Earings</div><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_XgRb7IF5I/AAAAAAAAAJQ/qd84vwwLydc/s1600-h/Salvorte+Ferragamo+-+Metallic+Platform.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_XgRb7IF5I/AAAAAAAAAJQ/qd84vwwLydc/s320/Salvorte+Ferragamo+-+Metallic+Platform.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185297136145143698" border="0" /></a>Salvorte Ferragamo - Metallic Platform<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_XgRb7IF6I/AAAAAAAAAJY/3a7VAgTrhNU/s1600-h/Tod%27s+Lizard+Diamond+Lock+Pochette.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_XgRb7IF6I/AAAAAAAAAJY/3a7VAgTrhNU/s320/Tod%27s+Lizard+Diamond+Lock+Pochette.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185297136145143714" border="0" /></a>Tod's Lizard Diamond Lock Pochette<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_XgRr7IF7I/AAAAAAAAAJg/jyrjL7P_yh0/s1600-h/Giambattista+Valli+-+Embellished+Minaudiere.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_XgRr7IF7I/AAAAAAAAAJg/jyrjL7P_yh0/s320/Giambattista+Valli+-+Embellished+Minaudiere.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185297140440111026" border="0" /></a>Giambattista Valli - Embellished Minaudiere<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_XYeL7IF1I/AAAAAAAAAIw/phOAYT10xmA/s1600-h/Christian+Louboutin+-+Slingback+Gold+Heel.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_XYeL7IF1I/AAAAAAAAAIw/phOAYT10xmA/s320/Christian+Louboutin+-+Slingback+Gold+Heel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185288559095453522" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">Christian Louboutin - Tan Slingback Gold Heel</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_XYeL7IF2I/AAAAAAAAAI4/aF_EoXhFXio/s1600-h/Fendi+-+Crocodile+F3+Bag.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_XYeL7IF2I/AAAAAAAAAI4/aF_EoXhFXio/s320/Fendi+-+Crocodile+F3+Bag.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185288559095453538" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Fendi F3 Bag - Could this be the new IT Bag? Which as we know are so over! I like the size though.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_XXpL7IFwI/AAAAAAAAAII/SVIolskQjsg/s1600-h/BV+-+White+Gold+%26+Diamond+Bracelet.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_XXpL7IFwI/AAAAAAAAAII/SVIolskQjsg/s320/BV+-+White+Gold+%26+Diamond+Bracelet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185287648562386690" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">Bottega Venetta - White Gold & Diamond Bracelet<br /><br /></span></div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_XXpb7IFxI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/ndlWNfE5DXs/s1600-h/Bally+Napa+Platform+Boots.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_XXpb7IFxI/AAAAAAAAAIQ/ndlWNfE5DXs/s320/Bally+Napa+Platform+Boots.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185287652857354002" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Christian Louboutin - Tan Platform Boots<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_XXpb7IFyI/AAAAAAAAAIY/_So8rbdZYuA/s1600-h/Burberry+-+Alligator+Lowry+Bag.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_XXpb7IFyI/AAAAAAAAAIY/_So8rbdZYuA/s320/Burberry+-+Alligator+Lowry+Bag.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185287652857354018" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 51, 0);">Burberry Lowry Bag<br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_Xa_L7IF3I/AAAAAAAAAJA/d906WJY0GHo/s1600-h/Chloe+-+Crocodile+Wrapped+Pump.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R_Xa_L7IF3I/AAAAAAAAAJA/d906WJY0GHo/s320/Chloe+-+Crocodile+Wrapped+Pump.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185291325054392178" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">And the truly disgusting; Chloe Wrapped something. Me thinks they need to get Phoebe back.</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">A word of advice; if you love yourself at all, don't even venture near a Gucci store.<br /></div></div></div>Obi Obihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06092447756635059818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229885495114084208.post-72285868526868196722008-04-03T23:32:00.000-07:002008-04-04T00:00:50.290-07:00The Weekend Of The Fabulous<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB">Today's the best day of the week; FRIDAY. This is usually the only night if the week that I partake in my favourite pastime; DRINKING. I came up with a little rule last year, only drink once a week. For one, I find that I say the most stupid things when I am drunk, for the second, I am not one to do things in moderation; I drink to get DRUNK, so its best to keep the inevitable shame and embarrassment (when I realise I’ve said or done something I shouldn't have said/done) to a minimum.<br /><br />I am listening to the new Madonna song with Justin Timberlake; 4 Minutes, and I have to admit, I quite like it. You want to see for yourself;<br /><br /><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/TKjEBYojgcQ&hl=en"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/TKjEBYojgcQ&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br />What are our weekend plans? I will be attending nuptials all today and tomorrow, an engagement party today, a wedding tomorrow (different couples). Nothing like a wedding to make you feel the need to look even more fabulous than usual (you thought I was going to say lonely/single? * that!). Weddings are the perfect opportunity to have social gatherings outside bar/club and see what people actually look like in the daytime. So many of my crushes have evaporated once I saw the object of my affection in daylight, I'm like eeewww.<br /><!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br /><!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">I think its time for me to go on another one of my anorexic diets. I was trying on my outfit for the wedding tomorrow, and I felt a bit of snugness around the ass when trying on my favourite skinny black pencil trousers. Baby got back? Baby don’t want back. Baby follows the European model of skinny chic. You see, others have intelligence, others have beauty, some have humour, some are even kind hearted, all I have is my skinniness (and my amazing clothes which are also size skinny). I cannot afford to lose my only competitive advantage. Well I lie, I also have another special thing, a total absence of any moral code/standard what so ever. And in the words of Lil Kim; “<i style="">I'll do it anywhere, anyhow, I'm down for anything</i>” </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Coming up soon, the fashion issue. </span></p>Obi Obihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06092447756635059818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229885495114084208.post-18156427224959359682008-03-27T08:38:00.001-07:002008-03-27T09:03:20.605-07:00Reformed Slut<div style="text-align: justify;">Once upon a time......<br /><br />There was a good Christian Child who lived alone. The child was intelligent, so found school work easy and thus had a lot of free time. The child also had parents who were going through a divorce so were willing to throw a lot of cash at the child. The child took full advantage of the situation and acquired many luxury goods. However, that only took care of the day time itch. At night, the child discovered the wonders of London Town after dark. While the child did not take to drugs and booze, the child instead took to making the acquaintance of clandestine strangers. Simply put, child began a slut. Child stopped going to church because child felt too guilty. Child stopped being a good Christian child.<br /><br />Fast forward a couple of years. Child has now grown into an Adult. Adult's black book runneth over, but Adult has turned over a new leaf. Adult is no longer interested in (very) passionate short affairs. You know the type that lasts for hmmmm.................... a night. Adult has even tried to resurrect slutty alter ego to no avail. Normally this would be a good thing for most people, but not in this case. Adult has never had to be in a relationship so doesn't have a clue about intimacy. Adult has grown used to own company, doesn't like anyone in personal space, doesn't know how to open up, has no clue on what it takes to compromise, and now can't even random shag anymore. Simply put, Adult is screwed (well, not getting screwed though).<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Shit.</span><br /><br />This is a fictional tale about a Reformed Slut.</div>Obi Obihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06092447756635059818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229885495114084208.post-68874871907087065842008-03-27T07:52:00.001-07:002008-03-27T08:30:48.561-07:00Counting Blessing's<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB">I was going to do another moan and bitch post, but it isn't anything you haven’t heard before, so instead, we are going to do happy thoughts, and think along the lyrics of a certain Diana Krall song;</span></p><div> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">When my bankroll is gettin' small,</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">I think of when I had none at all,</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">And I fall asleep, counting my blessings.</span><br />Shit, that's me now. Oh well.<br /><br />So, I had a little bit of a getaway last week, which was fantastic, a bit of shopping, a bit of chilling, a bit of eating, and a whole lot of drinking (ok fine, I ate a lot, not a little). And tonight, I am doing din-dins and dancing. I was going to do the whole white jeans on brown slippers thing, but that might be too much for a weekday. So I am going with greyish beige tunic, plus skinny Diesels, on Prada footwear. I actually have 3 choices of footwear packed to change into, couldn't decide which one to go with last night.<br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB"><br />Actually, there is something I want to discuss with you guys today; <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">crushes</span>. I suffer from the most terrible crushes, i.e. I have crushes on people who are totally unattainable for ages. This isn't a self esteem issue trust me, I KNOW I am HOT, got no worries there. It is more of a case of twisted masochistic torture whereby I go for the one person who can never return my affection. Anyway, the reason I am writing all of this now is that I am happy to announce that I think I am cured. Let me explain, there is a certain work colleague who is married and would normally have been my target 10 - 24 months crush, but guess what; nothing. Absolutely nothing. And there is a lot of reason why there should be, we lunch together everyday, go out at night together, wear the same brands (and if this isn’t a basis for love, tell me what the f* is?). In fact there is still so much more that would make said target ideal swoon material. But again, nothing. Jesus has answered my prayers. I think this calls for a little presnt enclosed in an <span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">Orange</span> <span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);">Box</span> *wink wink*<br /><br />What else, any plans for the weekend lovelies? I think i am going to be doing a lot of air kisses *mwuah mwuah darling*. Tonight; you know about. Tomorrow; barring and clubbing. Saturday; I am hosting a dinner for 50 (champagne already ordered, Vueve Demi Sec, they’ve run out of Vintage Krug), and a possible after party. And on Monday after I see my account balance; bidding my virginity to the highest bidder (ok fine, my almost virginity, YES, it has been that long)!</span></p>Obi Obihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06092447756635059818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229885495114084208.post-40370483733293418852008-03-18T06:54:00.000-07:002008-03-25T00:00:46.648-07:00What Have I Done To Deserve This<div style="text-align: justify;">Pls excuse the dramatic title, it's just the song that I am listening to at the moment, by Pet Shop Boys. It's funny I keep discovering popular 80s and 90s pop artist lately; Crowded House, Paul Young, Dire Straits, very interesting.<br /><br />Ok, on to today activities. I am going house hunting today. Looking for serviced apartments for my possible new boss, he wants to employ me as social manager. What kind of a rubbish post is that, doesn't he know that I am more than a pretty face. I was actually thinking of Business Development Management or Strategy, this would allow time for my afternoon 'personal maintenance appointments.'<br /><br />UPDATE: While chatting to ex-shag/sometime partner on msn, my friend comes online and tells me she got her Birkin 3 weeks ago. That fucking bitch! I am still waiting for my bloody travel size one (in either plum, black, or brown, ;), not that i have the money to afford it right now. But in time, i will have turned enough tricks to afford its hopefully. This is the day i finally realised that i am on the wrong career path.<br /></div>Obi Obihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06092447756635059818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229885495114084208.post-24395427756043921352008-03-18T04:46:00.000-07:002008-03-18T04:54:58.267-07:00Fashion Supremo'sThis video is soo amazing! John Galliano is totally off his face.<br /><object height="355" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/OvL6Q4v1MNg&hl=en"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/OvL6Q4v1MNg&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="355" width="425"></embed></object><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style=";font-family:courier new;font-size:85%;" >[Courtesy; <a href="http://www.bryanboy.com/">BryanBoy</a>]</span><br /></div>Obi Obihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06092447756635059818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229885495114084208.post-46205263773176107192008-03-17T00:03:00.000-07:002008-03-17T00:10:18.995-07:00Rebirth<span lang="EN-GB">Ok, my last post was pathetic. What I need is to grow some fucking balls (like spike lee) and do something about my life. First thing I need to do is to construct a business plan for a little project of mine. I think keeping busy and using all this ‘idle time’ I have now to build something will lift me out of this mild mild depression (I was looking for another word, cause I find the word</span><span lang="EN-GB"> depression so dramatic, nothing else sufficed).<o:p> </o:p></span><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">It’s also time to devote more energy to my favourite pass time, fashion and the desire for luxury goods. Beautiful Bottega, Delicious Dolce, Luscious Louis, Boastful Balenciaga, not to forget Covetable Chanel (you like what I did there? </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:Wingdings;"><span style="">J</span></span><span lang="EN-GB">) Time for me to resubsrcibe to Vogue.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R94YrPf26zI/AAAAAAAAAIA/t9R6Vz37bNM/s1600-h/leather+goods.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/R94YrPf26zI/AAAAAAAAAIA/t9R6Vz37bNM/s320/leather+goods.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178603752696245042" border="0" /></a></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p>[<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: courier new;">courtesy; net-a-porter.com</span></span>]<br /></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Basically, it’s time to take to snap out of this slump.</span></p>Obi Obihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06092447756635059818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229885495114084208.post-79022491848654701032008-03-16T23:27:00.000-07:002008-03-16T23:51:00.192-07:00Help Me<p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Somewhere along the line, I decided to de-clutter my life, and make it less complicated, specifically, in a social context. I stopped talking to a lot of my fellow socialites (most of which can’t be trusted anyway). However, on reflection, I think what I was doing was giving up on life. I now find myself with little or no entertainment, no one to talk to, I spend a lot of time alone, and I feel numb most of the times. Nothing to get excited about, nothing to look forward to, just a dullness that lingers. And you want to know what makes it worse? The same dullness appears in my work life. I have no career goals to speak off, no business ideas, I’m watching everyone pass me by, and I am here doing nothing, nothing, nothing, nothing! </span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><span lang="EN-GB">Now I see that I might have played my cards very wrong, and maybe its time to start searching for a way out, except I am worried that I always give up half way, and change paths again. I worry that I can't commit to anything long term, that I will always be looking for new things, but never staying around long enough to build something tangible.</span><br /><span lang="EN-GB"></span><p style="text-align: justify;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><br />I am so confused. At times like this, I wish I was more religious, just so that I could have something to turn to, to give me some hope, to lean on, but all I have is myself. I am hopeful for something, <span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 255);">I just don’t know what…</span></span></p>Obi Obihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06092447756635059818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229885495114084208.post-74911416447755458332007-08-07T09:40:00.000-07:002007-08-07T09:43:58.801-07:00I'm Carrie<table><br /><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><a href="http://www.brainfall.com/test18_1.php"><h2>Which Sex and the City Character Are You?</h2></a></td></tr><tr><td><img src="http://img.brainfall.com/images/test18/Carrie.jpg" width="100" /></td><td>You are Carrie. You know what you want out of a relationship and you're not afraid to keep moving until you get it. Wit and charm are your biggest turn-ons, and you like guys who appreciate you for your mind as much as your body. You have fun playing the dating game, but secretly you just can't wait to find the guy who sweeps you off your feet and carries you into the sunset.</td></tr><tr><td align="right" colspan="2">Find Your Character @ <a href="http://www.brainfall.com/">BrainFall.com</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Obi Obihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06092447756635059818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229885495114084208.post-49107892531489715392007-08-04T06:45:00.001-07:002007-08-04T06:45:57.422-07:00Bad Girl<embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://stat.radioblogclub.com/radio.blog/skins/mini/player.swf" allowscriptaccess="always" bgcolor="#ECECEC" id="radioblog_player_0" flashvars="id=0&filepath=http://www.radioblogclub.com/listen?u=..wLzRmb192cvc2bsJmLvlGZhJ3LpRGal12LnJ3buMnbk5Wek5yM542byFmYkVmc/Madonna-Bad%2520Girl.mp3.rbs&cover=1&crossfader=1&replay=1&colors=body:#ECECEC;border:#BBBBBB;button:#999999;player_text:#999999;playlist_text:#999999;" height="23" width="180"></embed>Obi Obihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06092447756635059818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229885495114084208.post-87891178429373105492007-07-18T04:00:00.000-07:002007-07-18T04:09:56.121-07:00This Love Is A Strange Love.<div style="text-align: justify;">I was listening to a random selection of songs I downloaded recently (a list <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">which</span> includes music by Dire Straits and Simple Minds) and i came across this song. So beautifully mellow. It's also on the Cruel Intentions soundtrack.<br /></div><br />Craig Armstrong feat. Elizabeth Fraser - <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">This Love</span><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/URvC-7lcrvI"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/URvC-7lcrvI" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object>Obi Obihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06092447756635059818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229885495114084208.post-56524843611296630622007-07-17T12:09:00.000-07:002007-07-17T12:28:35.071-07:00The Simpson'sIn this month's American Harpar's Bazaar is a really cool fashion spread with The Simpson's and Linda Evangelista. I love all the pics, I especially like Homer in the one with Uncle Karl;<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/Rp0YJZO-m9I/AAAAAAAAAGw/437BBNK3Gi4/s1600-h/thesimpsonsbizarre5.preview.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/Rp0YJZO-m9I/AAAAAAAAAGw/437BBNK3Gi4/s320/thesimpsonsbizarre5.preview.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5088249703670127570" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/Rp0VH5O-m4I/AAAAAAAAAGI/QLZz-cUJ8Sw/s1600-h/simpsonsbizarre2.preview.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/Rp0VH5O-m4I/AAAAAAAAAGI/QLZz-cUJ8Sw/s320/simpsonsbizarre2.preview.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5088246379365440386" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/Rp0VH5O-m5I/AAAAAAAAAGQ/I1h9izbGEAo/s1600-h/simpsonsbizarre3.preview.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/Rp0VH5O-m5I/AAAAAAAAAGQ/I1h9izbGEAo/s320/simpsonsbizarre3.preview.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5088246379365440402" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/Rp0VIJO-m6I/AAAAAAAAAGY/DxU9U9Tn13c/s1600-h/simpsonsbizarre4.preview.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/Rp0VIJO-m6I/AAAAAAAAAGY/DxU9U9Tn13c/s320/simpsonsbizarre4.preview.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5088246383660407714" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/Rp0VIJO-m7I/AAAAAAAAAGg/jyrC1gdib38/s1600-h/simpsonsbizarre6.preview.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/Rp0VIJO-m7I/AAAAAAAAAGg/jyrC1gdib38/s320/simpsonsbizarre6.preview.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5088246383660407730" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/Rp0VIZO-m8I/AAAAAAAAAGo/iMfC8euK8eM/s1600-h/simpsonsbizarre7.preview.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/Rp0VIZO-m8I/AAAAAAAAAGo/iMfC8euK8eM/s320/simpsonsbizarre7.preview.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5088246387955375042" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0);">THE SIMPSON'S ROCK!</span><br /></div></div>Obi Obihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06092447756635059818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229885495114084208.post-37975604939484629162007-07-16T04:08:00.000-07:002007-07-16T04:38:54.759-07:00Another Monday<div style="text-align: justify;">Busy busy weekend. Lot's of social outings featuring cramped clubbing on Friday, engagement party on Saturday, and finally the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ThisDay</span> concert held on Sunday with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Rihanna</span>, John Legend, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Diddy</span>, Kelly Rowland (who fainted), and D'<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Banj</span> (what an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">ashewo</span>!). Of course I was rocking VIP tickets. It was a lovely event, and I am <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">very</span> impressed with This Day's new events centre. Of course seeing that I left the concert at midnight, and I am now past my prime (haven't you heard, twenties is the new fifties), I've been half asleep at work all day.<br /><br />Anyway, here's the selection for today's jukebox. It reminds me of all my dysfunctional relationships (and I have lots of those). I like the message of the song, especially the lyrics in the chorus, but i love the the video a lot more. So here's all our <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">f'ed</span> up relationships;<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0); font-weight: bold;">Travis</span> - <span style="font-weight: bold;">Re-Offender</span></span><br /><br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3bBBtv_pnX8"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3bBBtv_pnX8" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Plans For The Week</span><br /></div><ol style="text-align: justify;"><li>Pamper myself</li><li>Find an outfit for my dinner on Friday</li><li>Find love</li><li>Or at least a shag</li><li>Make lots and lots of money.</li></ol><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Now I have to get back to work, I am <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">trying</span> got hold down a full time job and still remain <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">fabulous</span>. Not an easy feat i tell you.<br /></div>Obi Obihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06092447756635059818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229885495114084208.post-8832233013947963062007-07-13T09:00:00.000-07:002007-07-13T09:30:10.266-07:00Angry<div style="text-align: justify;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://homedir-b.libsyn.com/podcasts/2695cd1666de581e48d43c34b7f77f90/4697a619/cakedonstripes/images/angry_baby_head.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://homedir-b.libsyn.com/podcasts/2695cd1666de581e48d43c34b7f77f90/4697a619/cakedonstripes/images/angry_baby_head.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I am <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">soo</span> bloody pissed off. My tailor's assistant has just delivered what i am meant to be wearing to a wedding tomorrow. Instead of being white and plain, its now white and way too much silver embroidery. I can't wear this <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">disgusting</span> piece of clothing out. I hate it when I don't get what I expected (want). I hate NIGERIAN TAILORS. They are all a**holes!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Now I have to see what damage control strategies I can apply.<br /></div><br />Shit.Obi Obihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06092447756635059818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229885495114084208.post-47139020255321012512007-07-13T03:23:00.000-07:002007-07-13T08:45:14.505-07:00Time Off...<div style="text-align: justify;">...and nothing to do. I need ideas on projects to keep me busy during my time off. I am thinking it might be time to get reacquainted with my creative side and spend some time with my tailor (s) and in the market buying materials. Only one problem, I'm broke. This is what happens when you take <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">soo</span> much time off work. Oh well.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">A return to my natural home on the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">internet</span>; style.com, shows plenty of fashion (shows) to catch up with. I'm particular looking forward to my darling Thomas <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Maier</span> at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Bottega</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Veneta</span>. Actually I know what I'll do to keep busy, develop my (new found) hobby, interior design (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">ing</span>). And to start off with, I have a list of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Arcitectural</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Digest's</span> Top 100 Architects to discover/explore/research. And being the democratic individual that I am, I've added the list below for you to come along on the magical journey into interior designing;<br /></div><br /><dl><li style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);"><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/charles_allem/charles_allem_profile">Marco <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Aldaco</span></a></li><li style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);"><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/charles_allem/charles_allem_profile">Charles <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Allem</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/marc_appleton/marc_appleton_profile">Marc Appleton</a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/howard_backen/howard_backen_profile">Howard J. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Backen</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/penny_baird/penny_baird_profile">Penny <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Drue</span> Baird</a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/john_barman/john_barman_profile">John Barman</a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/bill_bensley/bill_bensley_profile">Bill <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Bensley</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/karin_blake/karin_blake_profile">Karin Blake</a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/peter_bohlin/peter_bohlin_profile">Peter <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Bohlin</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/samuel_botero/samuel_botero_profile">Samuel <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Botero</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/geoffrey_bradfield/geoffrey_bradfield_profile">Geoffrey <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Bradfield</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/thomas_britt/thomas_britt_profile">Thomas Britt</a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/mario_buatta/mario_buatta_profile">Mario <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Buatta</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/diane_burn/diane_burn_profile">Diane Burn</a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/timothy_corrigan/timothy_corrigan_profile">Timothy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Corrigan</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/savin_couelle/savin_couelle_profile"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Savin</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Couëlle</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/robert_couturier/robert_couturier_profile">Robert Couturier</a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/elissa_cullman/elissa_cullman_profile">Elissa <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Cullman</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/wallace_cunningham/wallace_cunningham_profile">Wallace E. Cunningham</a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/joanne_deguardiola/joanne_deguardiola_profile">Joanne <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">de</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">Guardiola</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/david_easton/david_easton_profile">David <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">Easton</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/steven_ehrlich/steven_ehrlich_profile">Steven Ehrlich</a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/mica_ertegun/mica_ertegun_profile">Mica <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">Ertegun</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/ferguson_shamamian/ferguson_shamamian_profile">Ferguson & <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">Shamamian</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/norman_foster/norman_foster_profile">Norman Foster</a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/william_georgis/william_georgis_profile">William T. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">Georgis</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/peter_gluck/peter_gluck_profile">Peter L. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">Gluck</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/mariette_gomez/mariette_gomez_profile">Mariette <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">Himes</span> Gomez</a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/alexander_gorlin/alexander_gorlin_profile">Alexander <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29">Gorlin</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/michael_graves/michael_graves_profile">Michael Graves</a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/gregga_smieszny/gregga_smieszny_profile"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30">Gregga</span> Jordan <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_31">Smieszny</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/victoria_hagan/victoria_hagan_profile">Victoria Hagan</a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/alexa_hampton/alexa_hampton_profile">Alexa Hampton</a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/cecil_hayes/cecil_hayes_profile">Cecil Hayes</a></li><li> <a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/anouska_hempel/anouska_hempel_profile">Thad Hayes<br /></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/anouska_hempel/anouska_hempel_profile"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_32">Anouska</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_33">Hempel</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/hendrix_allardyce/hendrix_allardyce_profile">Hendrix <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_34">Allardyce</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/william_hodgins/william_hodgins_profile">William <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_35">Hodgins</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/kelly_hoppen/kelly_hoppen_profile">Kelly <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_36">Hoppen</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/laura_hunt/laura_hunt_profile">Laura Hunt</a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/terry_hunziker/terry_hunziker_profile">Terry <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_37">Hunziker</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/ike_kligerman/ike_kligerman_profile">Ike <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_38">Kligerman</span> Barkley</a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/hugh_jacobsen/hugh_jacobsen_profile">Hugh <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_39">Newell</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_40">Jacobsen</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/jim_jennings/jim_jennings_profile">Jim Jennings</a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/eddie_jones/eddie_jones_profile">Eddie Jones</a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/richard_landry/richard_landry_profile">Richard Landry</a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/legorreta_legorreta/legorreta_legorreta_profile"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_41">Legorreta</span> + <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_42">Legorreta</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/sally_lewis/sally_lewis_profile">Sally <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_43">Sirkin</span> Lewis</a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/donna_livingston/donna_livingston_profile">Donna Livingston</a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/london_boone/london_boone_profile">London Boone</a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/suzanne_lovell/suzanne_lovell_profile">Suzanne Lovell</a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/ron_mann/ron_mann_profile">Ron Mann </a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/peter_marino/peter_marino_profile">Peter <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_44">Marino</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/martynus_tripp/martynus_tripp_profile"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_45">Martynus</span>-Tripp</a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/margaret_mccurry/margaret_mccurry_profile">Margaret <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_46">McCurry</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/mlinaric_henry/mlinaric_henry_profile"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_47">Mlinaric</span>, Henry and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_48">Zervudachi</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/juan_molyneux/juan_molyneux_profile">Juan Pablo <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_49">Molyneux</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/juan_montoya/juan_montoya_profile">Juan Montoya</a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/moore_yudell/moore_yudell_profile">Moore Ruble <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_50">Yudell</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/katherine_newman/katherine_newman_profile">Katherine Newman Design</a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/sandra_nunnerley/sandra_nunnerley_profile">Sandra <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_51">Nunnerley</span></a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/olson_sundberg/olson_sundberg_profile">Olson <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_52">Sundberg</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_53">Kundig</span> Allen</a></li><li><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/architects/100/thomas_pheasant/thomas_pheasant_profile">Thomas Pheasant</a></li><li><a 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M. 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I tend to have a natural <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_85">bias</span> against over diversification, but this could be interesting.<br /></div><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(153, 153, 255);">Have a nice weekend <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_86">ya'all</span></span><br /><br />P.S. Can't decide if I should go out tonight or not...Obi Obihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06092447756635059818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229885495114084208.post-57070877938630275362007-07-13T02:56:00.000-07:002007-07-13T03:18:02.656-07:00Sweet SurrenderI've been absent for far too long. Soo much to update on, soo much to discuss, soo much to share. Soo much life to look forward to...<br /><br /><br />Sarah Mclachlan - Surrender<br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qh7iVXdKQ0U"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qh7iVXdKQ0U" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(102, 102, 204);">"Sweet Surrender is all I have to give"</span>Obi Obihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06092447756635059818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229885495114084208.post-34753701759408152922007-05-17T00:14:00.000-07:002007-05-17T07:22:25.064-07:00Non-Poker Face<div style="text-align: justify;">During my daily read of the Times (British) online, I came across an article in the Fashion + Beauty section (the very few relevant bits of the paper) promoting the benefits of taking extra care of your appearance when you're feeling down. Apparently it helps with depression or proves a worthy distraction when suffering from depression. But you see the only personal objection I have here is this; whenever I'm down, you don't really need to look at what I'm wearing, my face tells the whole story. I have a 100% 'non-poker face'. You can gauge my reaction very easily by watching my face. the time has come to put a stop to it. So now i am looking for tips on how to mask one's true feelings. Suggestions are gladly appreciated.<br /><br /><br />I just realised I haven't shared any music on this blog yet, very odd. Anyway, Well we'll start with something very calm thats so beautiful to listen to;<br /><br />Sting - When We Dance<br /><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/eQgvru5flsM"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/eQgvru5flsM" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br /><br /></div>Obi Obihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06092447756635059818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229885495114084208.post-46639791408269483702007-05-15T06:47:00.000-07:002007-05-15T07:22:39.108-07:00Just A Little Blue<div align="justify">I've been trying to get inspiration to come up with a post for today, and also get through all the work I have to do at my office today. I suspect my boss is trying to get me out of here quicker than my one month notice period, and when I say quicker, I mean this Friday. Well, I don't mind as long as they agree to pay me for the rest of the month. London here I come, just a little bit earlier. Which brings me to the next topic, how should I spend my time in London? Shopping is a given, but what else could I do to occupy my time? I was thinking walks on the Embankment listening to my Ipod like I used to. Some alternative clubbing, i.e. dodgy underground club somewhere in East London where everyone is off their faces on drugs, but that always leaves me feeling bored. I could do an internship in the Guardian's Style dept which a friend helped arrange last year, but I wasn’t able to make it. Hmm... that’s the best idea I have come up with so far.<br /><br />I went to a very boring dinner party last night at Mr. Chang. It's a new Chinese restaurant on Awolowo Road. Very unimpressive. Oh well. However I am looking forward to an apple pie at Roberts Café with a friend, an ex-colleague this evening. She has an amazing fashion label, beautifully simple dresses, and she’s doing a sample sale. I have been appointed her PR Supremo person, so we are meeting this evening to come up with ideas for the sale. I will post pictures of her stuff soon enough.<br /><br />And to round up, here are some children's letters to share with you, they are so adorable;<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5064784474883721234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/Rkm6pUFbiBI/AAAAAAAAAFg/uA-Zsu5jtuk/s320/child+1.bmp" border="0" /><br /></div><p></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5064787189303052322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/Rkm9HUFbiCI/AAAAAAAAAFo/ww5ll8hh_UM/s320/child+prayers.bmp" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5064787992461936690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/Rkm92EFbiDI/AAAAAAAAAFw/b22r4AYwcKA/s320/child+15.bmp" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5064789126333302850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/Rkm-4EFbiEI/AAAAAAAAAF4/PC1gdqw8Hcs/s320/child+7.bmp" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5064789749103560786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/Rkm_cUFbiFI/AAAAAAAAAGA/X-bVgRRJMew/s320/child+2.bmp" border="0" /> </p><p><br /> </p><p></p><p align="justify"><span style="color:#6666cc;">Thank you.</span></p>Obi Obihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06092447756635059818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229885495114084208.post-31384079902217444032007-05-14T01:52:00.001-07:002007-05-14T04:22:12.467-07:00Costume Institute GalaHere are <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">my</span> favourite looks from the Costume Institute Gala held at the The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, a bit late I know, but I didn't have a blog last week;<br /><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span style="COLOR: rgb(255,0,0)">No 1 Best Dress</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/RkhBYkFbh3I/AAAAAAAAAEQ/rSaMyZO9AbY/s1600-h/019m.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5064369671237240690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/RkhBYkFbh3I/AAAAAAAAAEQ/rSaMyZO9AbY/s320/019m.jpg" border="0" /></a>Camilla Belle in Jean Paul <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Gaultier</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(51,51,255)">My Favourite Pair</span> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5064370762158933922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/RkhCYEFbh6I/AAAAAAAAAEo/I7LF2ihY2l4/s320/056m.jpg" border="0" />Tom Ford + Carine <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Roitfeld</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(51,51,255)">Old Hollywood Glam</span> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5064370762158933938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/RkhCYEFbh7I/AAAAAAAAAEw/bFp9sdOLEhc/s320/061m.jpg" border="0" />Jennifer Lopez in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Marchesa</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(51,51,255)">Him, Not her</span> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5064370757863966594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/RkhCX0Fbh4I/AAAAAAAAAEY/Fe21g7IxkSA/s320/034m.jpg" border="0" />Roland <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Mouret</span> in a super sexy tux<br /><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)">Black</span> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5064371483713439746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/RkhDCEFbiAI/AAAAAAAAAFY/KRzpkSEc19w/s320/199m.jpg" border="0" />Lindsay <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Lohan</span> in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Zac</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Posen</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(51,51,255)">Beautiful Couple</span> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5064371479418472402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/RkhDB0Fbh9I/AAAAAAAAAFA/n2Q3CInbqwc/s320/091m.jpg" border="0" /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Christy</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Turlington</span> in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Versace</span> + Edward Burns in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Prada</span><br /><br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" style="COLOR: rgb(51,51,255)">Contemporary</span><span style="COLOR: rgb(51,51,255)"> Colour and Dress</span> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5064371479418472418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/RkhDB0Fbh-I/AAAAAAAAAFI/G-VghWE9HIE/s320/106m.jpg" border="0" />Tory Burch in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Proenza</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Schouler</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(51,51,255)">For Always Being Effortless Stylish (<span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">though I don't really like the dress</span>)</span> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5064371483713439730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/RkhDCEFbh_I/AAAAAAAAAFQ/SfPYFSAjXo8/s320/146m.jpg" border="0" />Queen Rania of Jordan in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Giambattista</span> Valli.<br /><br /><br /><span style="color:#3333ff;">Rich Colours</span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5064370766453901250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/RkhCYUFbh8I/AAAAAAAAAE4/SGigJ8zCGg4/s320/083m.jpg" border="0" />Donatella Versace + Hilary Swank both in Versace<br /><br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(51,51,255)">Best Transformation (Him)</span> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5064370757863966610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: pointer; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_fXlI2QSo6BQ/RkhCX0Fbh5I/AAAAAAAAAEg/h9hotfUWAEw/s320/046m.jpg" border="0" />Marc Jacobs<br /><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">All sourced from style.com<br /></div><br /><br />So which one's did you like best?Obi Obihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06092447756635059818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229885495114084208.post-84853971998754380052007-05-13T23:50:00.000-07:002007-05-14T04:11:33.714-07:00Lessons Learnt<div style="text-align: justify;">How was your weekend? I did the most embarrassing thing a social animal such as myself could do; I went to bed at 9.30pm on Friday. A Friday night spent in bed is sign of a non-existent social life. On the plus side it meant that I got up at 6am the next morning, cleaned the whole house and did the laundry (ok, I supervised), it was followed by brunch at Le Saison. I had a chicken salad sandwich, coke, and a fruit scone (meanwhile I am meant to be on a diet). Cue in more aimless chilling at friends’ houses and generally doing nothing. Went to an incredibly boring party on Saturday night. A bit odd, as everyone was there, yet it was just very dull. Clubbing afterwards could not rescue the night. Sunday was a blur of nothingness.<br /><br />I have accepted a new job offer, and will be handing in my resignation letter today (I’m a bit anxious I must admit), but what's really important is coordinating a new wardrobe for my new job (lol). <span style="font-style: italic;">First impressions counts, bad one's are never forgiven</span>. I think a shopping trip in Europe is required. I am going for a more serious look this time round (especially after my new boss commented on my too casual look when I went in to sign the new contract, what's wrong with ‘trad’, teamed up with a pair of simple Gucci thongs?). Anyway, I am looking at dark suits paired with white and blue. And a lot more subtle accessories, less designers.<br /><br />I am listening to a song called <span style="font-style: italic;">Lessons Learned</span> by Carrie Underwood, and I think I should use it as a thought theme today. What lessons have I learnt so far in life? Hmm… off the top of my head, drinking on an empty stomach = less money spent trying to get drunk.<br /></div>Obi Obihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06092447756635059818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6229885495114084208.post-61742156316008146402007-05-12T11:39:00.000-07:002007-05-12T12:21:15.203-07:00Where It All Began<div style="text-align: justify;">I don't have a conscious memory of when I became interested in fashion, I do remember always been particular about colours, or more importantly, colour combinations. In fact I plan on doing a post about that later on; colours that work well together. My Aunts tell me it was very difficult dressing me up when I was younger. Apparently, I would refuse to wear what they picked if I thought it didn't go well together. I suppose I could say that my mother was a great influence. She is fantastic in combining colours when it comes to wearing 'trad' (native Nigerian clothes), and it’s very easy to go wrong there as you have a vast choice of colours to work with. A special aunt also inspired me, but she provided more of an appreciation for designers. At the end of the day, I feel style is more than the clothes you wear, the accessories you own, its more of an approach to life. And that’s what I am trying to master now, but not in that pretentious way that makes one look down at other people, more in a way where you are considered to always be well put together.<br /><br />There is something very important I have left out thus far, how would I describe my style? Well, I would say it’s very simple, bordering on boring in fact. Though I tend to be more lively, but still simple when making recommendations to friends. The reason why I say my style is boring is because it never changes. I have a staple uniform that only alters in colours. With colours, I am getting a little better; previously I stuck to navy blue, now I experiment wth colours, but usually in block form. Sometimes I try to inject very little elements of current trends in my dressing, but it doesn’t come naturally, as I don’t like or believe in trends. I verge towards well-known designers, but buying their discreet goods. At the end of the day, one still wants to be appreciated for one's spending power.<br /><br />This all sounds like the ramblings of a drunken socialite, but I'm just trying to give you an insight to me, an introduction, a background really. Coming up next, Style...<br /><br /></div>Obi Obihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06092447756635059818noreply@blogger.com0