Weekend Recap: Northern VA Fine Arts Festival x Reston Town Center

This weekend I found myself returning to my old high school town for the first time in years. The occasion? A spontaneous invite to check out the Northern VA Fine Arts Festival at Reston Town Center (my friends define me as one of those 'I like art type girls'). The area has really changed since my high school days when there was nothing but a movie theatre, ice skating rink and a few restaurants. The festival boasted hundreds of patrons all coming together to appreciate fine art and expression. The town center's streets were lined with booths where artists from all across the U.S. displayed every type of art form that you could think of. I really enjoyed being surrounded by such creativity and I'm sure it will inspire another work from myself in the coming days. It was a nice change of pace, and I'm looking forward to all of pop-up festivals that this season brings.

Happy Sunday!

xoxo 

( SIDE NOTE: My brother went to his first prom this weekend. He's a little man now. *sad face* )

The Beggar x Mos Def

this is the song that would play in the background in the first love scene in the movie of my life,

utterly obsessed.

St. Germain Edible Flower Ice Pops via Because I'm Addicted

I found this super cute and summery recipe on BecauseImAddicted.com. I must make these this summer.

 

 

Recipe: St. Germain Edible Flower Ice Pops

 

Ingredients:
- Edible flowers
- Elderflower liqueur (or elderflower cordial)
- Agave

 

Instructions:
1. Mix 3 cups of filtered water with 5 oz of elderflower liqueur.
2. Add a drizzle of agave.
3. Mix, then pour into popsicle molds.
4. Mix in 3-4 edible flowers, depending on size, and make sure to push some of them down to the bottom of the mold.
5. Freeze.
6. ENJOY!



Caribbean Festival @ Linganore Winecellars

I'm looking forward to this.



Baby Tonight x Robert Glasper

the wind down

Musings x 5/12/2014

I wish people were who they say they are
we have so much more control over our lives than we realize
nothing more than a 'choose your own ending' book
happy to know you're doing well
think I passed on my blessing years ago
want: cotton candy
living social happy hour cruises
hair growth regimen: pineapple up do's to prevent breakage
Vashtie vibes

change the way you look at things and the things you look at change

flowers in bloom
can't defend fiction.
I like to make people around me feel like they're on a hidden camera show.. lol
I deserve EVERYTHING good that comes my way.
let God bless you
Now playing: Superstar x Lauryn Hill
"come on baby light my fire, everything you drop is so tired"
want: sunflowers
I've dealt with a lot of unappreciative people in my life.. and to some I've probably been that person. But one thing I've learned along the way is we always come to regret the things we didn't appreciate. Whether it be immediate or years down the line.

I get to see Outkast in less than a month.. life complete

TRIBE traveled to a new state this week; Wisconsin!
I don't like being torn..
because that means that the good and the bad are too close to call
I don't need my ego stroked
what is ego anyway?
my friends keep me motivated

It'll never be different as long as you want more of the same
I'd like to catch the carnival the next time it's in town

we have a choice in who we deal with.. stop being a slave to your associations

responsibility

ox blood in the spring
no fried foods!
dreams reveal things we don't even know are lingering because they are so deeply lodged in our subconscious
you don't have to 'relive' your childhood if you make it a point to keep the fun going.. never stop living
my prayers for you went unanswered
GOAL to not relive the same year/ story line again

Should've Went to Art School: Selfie

 

I've never been good at drawing myself. I think that ego doesn't always allow us to accurately capture our self fully, flaws and all. This time was different though. I tried to channel my inner Frida Kahlo.. a woman who wasn't afraid to let her flaws (by society's standards) all hang out in her portraits: immobility, unibrow, mustache and all. I sat on the couch, mirror in hand, and studied my face; high forehead, bag plagued eyes, prominent nose, unruly hair.. After about an hour I was happy with what I created. A true 'selfie' of my minds eye. 



they say you get what you give.. but they don't tell you it could be days, weeks or even years.. you don't get to choose when that good or bad energy comes back around.

stay on your path and continue to be a good person

Babylon x SZA feat. Kendrick



I DON'T WANT ANOTHER LESSON IN HUMAN FORM.

Links We Love: SuckaFreeSocialClub.Com

My lover, Sincerely Celeste, has a message: No More Sucka Shit!

 

Check out her newly renovated lifestyle blog here.

It doesn't matter how bad you want something

The Roots Picnic 2014



My summer is filling up quite nicely.

 

 

Get your ticket here before it's too late.

Generation Envy: Billy Joel x The Longest Time

This song makes me feel good.

 

I'm so envious of generations before me. People who grew up in a time where love and marriage actually meant something.. and the music reflected that. Men weren't afraid to be vulnerable in showing their feelings toward the woman they loved, and women allowed themselves to be courted.. instead of picking up the slack and actually becoming the "courter." Le sigh. So many gems to be found in the oldies.. the classics.

Cinco De Mayo: Tales Of The Sombrero

Girl talk

Margaritas

Tequila

Jokes on top of jokes on top of jokes

... oh, and a sombrero.

 

Cinco De Mayo truly was a happy one. Man, I need more nights like this. These girls make my heart smile.

 

 

Fight Party Flashback.

 

This past Saturday was my first time seeing Mayweather fight.. ever. To be honest, I wasn't really impressed.. (shock! awe! ..I know) but to be fair, I heard that he wasn't fighting like himself. I guess it will take the next fight to change my mind.



things that are important to us

things of value

we hold close

and allow them to grow

foundation

free of the cracks of

outside influence,

judgment

and ill wishing

we nurture them
water and tend to
their every need
because we want them to grow
freely and beautifully

reach their full potential



Touch x Daft Punk

"touch, I remember touch.."

The Governors Ball Music Festival 2014

Just copped my ticket to the Governor's Ball! 

Outkast here I come!

Get yours here.

Recap: The Foreign Exchange @ The Howard Theatre 5/2

The Foreign Exchange
The Howard Theatre
5/2/2014

Bad Mood/ Shit On You x Travi$ Scott

I can't wait...

Cleansing my space of bad energies with my usual bi-weekly sage smudging ceremony and my mom complains that I smell of "reefer."

 

lol

May

Date Your Mate Month

National Barbecue Month

National Salad Month

National Photograph Month



Me this Summer.

( SIDE NOTE: Been studying Frida Kahlo… )

Musings x 4/30/2014

I've never truly put myself first.

currently: unlearning
Social media is losing it's appeal to me

it's always the people that you least expect that support you the most
Just fell in love with Shameless Maya
so many books have been recommended to me lately.. excited to dive in
new piercing this weekend

My biggest regrets usually involve believing in people
"naturally and genuinely curious"
trying not to fall into routines
God's love is manifold
undeniable
CHANGE
having something to look forward to
you have to sacrifice in order to gain
stop talking.
being around positive people
feline
no expectations,
the universe will bless you.. your good deeds won't go unnoticed
starting to get into travel shows.. nice reminder of how big the world is
too many live their lives in fear and don't even know it
play with color

Don't take me for granted
phenomenal woman

TBT x (Self) Length Envy

Jan 2012.

(I look so young here.) 

I was scrolling through old pictures on my macbook today and these pictures caught my eye. I'm so anxious to get my length back.. I still have a long way to go, but I'm getting there. Since I started wearing my hair natural ninety-percent of the time, along with lightening it to a blonder shade, I am very cognizant of the products that I use. When I was straightening it constantly products weren't even a passing thought. I've had to throw out so many that contain alcohol and other harsh ingredients because of the damaging effects that they were unknowingly causing, and because of this I feel that my hair is actually healthier. 

( SIDE NOTE: When my hair was this length I never really embraced my curls so I'm excited to see how the length and my 'fro will play out as well. )

Links We Love: GreatDay.com

A Great Day - The Daily Motivator

Diana Ross x Andy Warhol's Private Polaroid Collection

Polaroid of Diana Ross from Andy Warhol's private collection.



Spring Bucket List 2014

1. "Win" something
2. Have a picnic at the park - checkered blanket, picnic basket and all
3. Go to a carnival and get every color cotton candy
4. Scrapbook everything
5. Recreate a childhood photo
6. Visit Baltimore aquarium
7. Wine Festival
8. Print all pictures on memory card, and thereafter
9. Third tattoo
10. Order dessert first
11. Romantic carriage ride
12. Drive-in movie
13. Hot air balloon
14. Multiple dinner cruises
15. National Harbor Ferris Wheel at sunset
16. Road trip to Philly to go thrifting
17. Become a vegan for a week
18. Go to a cool indie festival - complete with face paint
19. Take picture with a "character"
20. Befriend a photographer and become his "muse"
21. Sleep under the stars
22. Visit a botanical garden
23. Throw a theme party
24. Ship TRIBE shirts to three new states
25. Paintballing!
26. Jump out of a plane
27. Take a chance on love
28. Road trip!
29. Governors Ball/ Tupac Broadway play
30. Start drum lessons
31. Learn salsa/ tango
32. Carry sidewalk chalk around for a whole day and channel my inner Banksy
33. Sell one of my paintings
34. Feature on a fashion/ hair blog
35. Get my fortune read
36. Save $1,000
37. Weekend beach getaways
38. Become a gym rat
39. Trace ancestry

(to be continued...)

TRIBE takes Miami!

My sis Kim looking super cute in her classic TRIBE tee, cut offs and hot pink lips.

 

 



( SIDE NOTE: All of my friends with like interests live thousands of miles away....  looks like I'll be solo a lot this summer. :/ )

The Foreign Exchange x The Howard Theatre

Meet me here.

 

It's been four years since I first saw the Foreign Exchange perform in Richmond. It was a great show... perfect atmosphere for date night or anyone who just enjoys a good live show. I'll be in there, bright and early. Doors open at 6.

"Dreams Are Made For Two," one of my favorite songs off the latest album.

It Takes More Than Water To Grow A Garden

it takes more than water to grow a garden

there's a difference between maintaining one, and actually putting love and care into it

why plant the seeds

( SIDE NOTE: "Do a little more each day then you think you can." - Lowell Thomas )

open mic this week is so necessary
I need to be surrounded by passionate people
expression,
good vibes
ill word play
release

I need to feel that

 

been a while since I've had something mind blowing.

The Bizarre Weekend: 4/26/2014

Gams.

We gave a new meaning to fashionably late...

#TheBizarre

The Flirtation with Vulnerability

The flirtation with vulnerability

the wanton need to

delve deeper into self

and feel something...

starts with a conscious decision to allow oneself to go there

knowing that the outcome of such action

could prove

beneficial or detrimental

but also embracing that the lingering space in between

is filled with the beauty of adrenaline and hope

terror and anticipation,

falling or flying?

into the deep abyss or a field of daisies

defenses disabled,
you're out there

possibilities unknown
but the desire to find out
overcomes the fear

knowing that there's no other way to get to this place

than to jump