THROWBACK THURSDAYS

Yep today is THROWBACK THURSDAYS dedicated to past fashions and REAL music. Take notice I said REAL MUSIC. Don't get me wrong I will party and dance like the best of them to whatever the latest dance craze is however there is and will always be a place in every person for REAL music. So today I had to take it back to 1994 & 1995

When I was only 9 years old my fave movie was Clueless- so much so that my mommy called me that (damn talk about verbal abuse) jk..hey I just wanted to be Dionne aka the stupidly gorgeous Stacey Dash. It was a time of high knee socks and baby doll shoes because every beauty was in search of a BALDWIN or a BARNEY- if you've seen the movie you get reference. Also every girl wanted a simplistic minimalist 1990's Calvin Klein dress and anything from Fred Segal. Even the lame brain song- ROLLIN' WITH THE HOMIES was a hit.

Cher: I feel like such a heifer. I had two bowls of Special K, 3 pieces of turkey bacon, a handful of popcorn, 5 peanut butter M&M's and like 3 pieces of licorice.

Cher: Do you prefer "fashion victim" or "ensembly challenged"?

Murray: Woman, why don't you be answerin' any of my pages?
Dionne: I hate when you call me woman.
Murray: Where you been all weekend? What's up? You been jeepin' behind my back?
Dionne: Jeepin'? Jeepin'? No. But, speaking of vehicular sex, perhaps you can explain how this cheap K-Mart hair extension got into the backseat of your car.
Murray: I don't know where that came from. That looks like one of your little stringy somethin' or an others you got over here.
Dionne: I do not wear polyester hair, okay? Unlike some people I know like Shawana.
Cher: Dee, I'm outty.
Dionne: Bye.
Murray: Why do you got to go there? Why do you gotta go there? Is it that time of the month again?

R.I.P. to Brittany Murphy!!!!!

NOW....
MOUNT UP....with the smooth voice of Nate Dogg and the even smoother flow of Warren G- I'm going back to 1994.  My oldest sister used to blast this in her grey PONTIAC GRAND AM as we rode in back screamin "FLIP AGEE FLIP" she'd swerve the car side to side and we roared with laughter. In that moment there was nothing more special than to be in the presence of my SUPER-WOMEN- my sisters.

From the Above the Rim Soundtrack- a film with a plethora of fine black men from TUPAC, to Duane Martin and Leon- this is dedicated to the REAL REGULATORS- my cousin Larry, my sister Agee and her best friend, Norma- a true cholo hahaha!!! I LOVED THEM in their blonde finger waves, hot pink lipstick and baggy jeans. Per my big bro- I couldn't forget KARL KANI, HAIR CRIMPS and CROSS COLOURS- damn the loudest clothing next to COOGI to walk the earth

Regulators
we regulate any stealing of his property
and we damn good too
But you can't be any geek off the street,
gotta be handy with the steel if you know what I mean, earn your keep!
REGULATORS!!! MOUNT UP!

Hope you all enjoy,

Domo

" CHORDS...STRINGS..WE BRINGS ...MELODY cuz I'm ROLLING w/ the HOMIES"  DeVeReaux

WHAT TO WEAVE WEDNESDAYS

While noting that my blog is entitled the DeVeReaux Days of Our Lives- I have decided to blog daily about certain applicable topics and therefore Wednesdays will address appropriate dress and hairstyling tips for women whether natural or relaxed- hence the topic above- WHAT TO WEAVE WEDNESDAYS and WHAT TO/NOT TO WEAR WEDNESDAYS to follow suit.

Now lately I have been rocking my weaves and decided at the beginning of the year to try something new when inspired by dare I say ugh Lauren Conrad better known as L.C. on MTV's popular show Laguna Beach and spinoff- The Hills. On the cover of her book- Lauren Conrad style she crest a sleek and sophisticated high French chignon and this is the one and only time I felt the need to "mimic" her style.  Now I love everything French, I mean my name is French, my umm "body art" is in French, I love crepes & any pseudo patisserie I can find including La Madeleine bakery, I wanna live in France & learn French, French Kiss hahahaha ;) and eat FRENCH FRIES ok yes I know French fries aren't really french but you get the idea

 I achieved my style below by blowing my hair out- pulling it into a ponytail atop my head and rolling the hair pieces under and then secured them into abstract places until my desired mold is achieved

As I began to wear this style- I received many complements on it and even recommendations for future styles from a blog follower and mentor to even begin blogging- Mrs. Nicole Cunningham White of Curve Appeal

So check out the looks and tell me what you think ladies- which should I try next:

 Now these looks can be achieved either naturally or with extensions- you have all heard the saying if you CAN'T ACHIEVE IT- WEAVE IT or whatever tickles your fancy however the pins should not be seen and to achieve the full effect- mold as nicely and full as possible. Also note that all colors match- don't be trying to get all creative and avant garde if you work at the bank and make a blonde bun with your black roots- cuz I will mistake you for a skunk and shoot your aspirin

 
Au Revoir Votre A la Mode (that means Goodbye and Fashionably Yours in French ;) ,

Domo " Fabulous in my Fierce French Chignon" DeVeReaux

OPERATION FOCUS: FOOD FASHION FAITH & FITNESS

We are all guilty of making ridiculous new year's resolutions to live better, eat better, do better and rarely do we stick to those. By the 2nd week of January we have all fallen off the wagon and are back to our old heathenistic ways- I can say that because I have definitely been guilty as charged. However in lieu of recent events and looking over my life and how blessed I have been despite the downs and many ups I felt the need to push my limits of self-discipline and embark on a February fast entitled OPERATION FOCUS: FOOD FASHION FITNESS & FAITH. Today marks a month of SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION- WHOO HOO!!!!

I began this journey on February 1st by first deactivating my Facebook account while I went through this process in order to attempt to truly focus on bettering myself. My main 4 focuses were FOOD- which meant eating healthier- cutting out all meats with the except of a few fish dishes on Sunday and eating things only made of natural sugar, low in sodium, high in calcium and cutting out alcohol. This led me on the path to considering becoming a vegetarian. I also began taking multi-vitamins regularly and increasing my work out regimen in order to give my derriere more definition with my famous toothbrush squats by Amber as well as tone up my legs & arms which led to my focus on FITNESS. 

Next there was FASHION in which I am currently working on a new collection of RTW pieces for upcoming shows, a personal photo shoot to highlight my 25th birthday as well as logos, trademarks and business cards for both of my brands. In the next month I have 5 separate Fashion projects that I am very excited about. And lastly my most important focus was FAITH- I worked on praying more regularly, reflecting on past sermons and words that really moved in my spirit and reconnecting with my Father on a personal level. 

I have successfully completed a month of this fast and definitely am NOT where I wanna be but I am well on my way to where I'm GONNA BE. It taught me so much about myself but also about others and how I do not depend on anyone but myself to get where I need to be because I possess an inner strength not to be confused with pride. Others will either get a ticket come along for the ride or get left at the station.

I have to thank all of those friends and even foes who motivated me to complete this process and please continue to hold me accountable for my actions as I hope and strive to make myself not OTHERS proud!!!

Below are just a few items I ate as well as veggie meal options from Whole Foods and Mr. Natural restuarant, shout out to Tracy at Sandella's Flatbread for the awesome 490 calorie veggie flatbread and 450 calorie veggie Panini, Frank's for the veggie meatless hotdog it was amazing!!!!

Focused and Fit,

Domo " GET WITH IT OR GET GONE" DeVeReaux

ALL ABOARD LAST PLANE TO PUCCI

Imagine you are boarding a G-5 en route to the destination spot of your dreams....are you looking forward to the feeling of the flowing water of the seas of Fiji running through your feet or the brisk winds & black sands of the beaches of Bora Bora....you're escaping the life & running away...are you with your girls or that special guy that caught your eye....what do you pack?...there's one uncertainty that I know I won't have because I would turn to the effervescent and ethereal looks of Emilio Pucci....this SPRING/SUMMER 2011 in MILAN was pure FIYAH & ICE!!!! 

Every look was luxe and lovely with gorgeous gals & their glimmering gams gliding down the runway in the most breath taking prints with drawstring details down to the over the knee boots. The lady that rocks these looks definitely has to be in tip top shape like model Jourdan Dunn who has been  everywhere this season. This collection was once again proof as to why other countries and not only their haute couture but RTW collections are always completely 2 years ahead of our great nation & Pucci was no different with its great attention to color detail, crocheted creations & the fluidity of each frock. All I can say as I depart from the plane is please pass the PATRON & THE PUCCI

As always Fashionably Yours,

Domo "Dress me in PUCCI PLEASE not GUCCI-only for Fall" DeVeReaux

AGENT CHANGE VS. GROWTH

So in true Domo form- I felt inspired to write this note about the issue of change vs. growth. I've been on a hiatus from alot of things and some may say I have changed but I just think I've outgrown some things- b****** in particular. In my expert opinion HAHAHAHAHA! (I'd be a better expert on the mating techniques of the American Mudduck), but no I believe that a lot of times people confuse the two.

CHANGE-

This is an element that can be both good or bad- when someone changes they can do so for the better or for the worst. Some may say that someone or something influenced that change but I for one don't want to be changed because I love who I am. Many times in relationships and friendships we try to change that person but why? Did you not fall in love or in some cases infatuation with whom you thought they were in that very moment if so why CHANGE who they are? Could it be an inner jealousy or insecurity that leads you to want to change who that person is or could they just not be the one for you

then's there's GROWTH-

Growth in my opinion has no negative connotation- it only represents positivity. You cannot grow down only up- you can only grow closer or apart which is not necessarily a bad thing. Its just recognizing that two three or even four people are blazing separate trails and if you truly cared for that other person you would elevate them in their growth not seek to leave them stagnant and wiltering just because you selfishly are a miserable ass mudduck

I definitely have my faults and my flaws but I recognize them in order to OUTGROW them not- CHANGE the beautifully talented amazing effervescent, loopy lovely and loud, irrational at times individual that I have come to grow, know and love

So here's to growth NOT change IN all of your lives and thanks for checking out my blog,

As always Fashionably Yours,

Domo "Destined for Greatness in Agent GROWTH" DeVeReaux

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAMI D!!!!

So my friends all know I look for any reason to get cute even if its just going to the mall- hey what can I say- I'm a girly girl- anyhow this weekend was no exception because it was the 22nd birthday of none other than my CAMI D also known as Courtni "10 miles from 35" Martin. Always bringing a smile, so fiercely driven and stupidly gorgeous we just had to celebrate her special day. Although we did not go to Vegas- we will use the motto "WHAT HAPPENS ON 6TH STREET-STAYS ON 6TH STREET" haha  from the mass attack of mudducks to the debauchery brought on by the duck in front of hmmm never mind!! Shout out to everyone who came out to celebrate with us and to my Courtni- here's to many more years and a successful 2011 for CAMI DE EXCLUSIVE!!!

 So he just walked up on us and asked where we headed we said to get a friend a tattoo and he decides to just rip his shirt open for us to see-----BWAHAHAHAHA!!!! Dang the things men do to get a woman's attention- EPIC FAIL!!!!

THE BIRTHDAY GIRL- COURTNI MARTIN

 Irregardless of my attitude or whatever- these TWO have always stuck by my side- my BRAIN & my CHOCOSTEMS

 

 

My other bestie decided to show her face- I definitely needed a hug & a smile from my girl who I hadn't seen in awhile

 hahaaaa- dang Mel we need to get it together

 that's better- HEY YAYA!!!!!!

The shirt says it all

signed Fashionably Yours,

Domo "YOU LOOK BETTER THAN NICKI- no fool I am NIKKI" DeVeReaux