Thursday, January 31, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
QUOTE OF THE DAY///
Woe to the man whose heart has not learned while young to hope, to love - and to put its trust in life.
Joseph Conrad
Joseph Conrad
Monday, January 28, 2013
QUOTE OF THE DAY///
“God, give us grace to accept with serenity the
things that cannot be changed, courage to change the things that can be
changed, and the wisdom to distinguish one from the other”
-Reinhold Niebuhr (American theologian, 1892-1971)
Monday, January 21, 2013
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE OBAMAS///
Millions of people took the time to celebrate and honor the U.S. President, Barack Obama, for this quarter of the Inauguration. I just want take the time to express how proud I am for the African American Community. Its moments like this that makes me think anything is impossible. GOD is good -V.styles
Monday, January 14, 2013
RECIPE OF THE DAY: Grilled Chicken Tostadas///
How to make it
- Place the chicken thighs in a gallon-size zip-lock bag and add all the marinade ingredients. Press the air out of the bag and seal it. Turn the bag to thoroughly coat the chicken, place it in a bowl, and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight), turning the bag occasionally. Remove the meat from the refrigerator 20 minutes before you want to start grilling.
- Prepare a charcoal fire or set a gas grill to medium-high, close the lid, and heat until hot -- about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the thighs from the bag and discard the marinade. Grill the chicken until it's no longer pink inside, about 4 to 5 minutes per side on a gas grill. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let it rest for about 5 minutes before cutting it into 1/2-inch strips.
- Lightly brush both sides of the tortillas with vegetable oil. Grill them on each side until they turn slightly brown, about 1 minute on a gas grill. Before removing the tortillas from the grill, sprinkle each one with 1 tablespoon of cheese.
- To serve,
layer the tortillas with shredded lettuce, the chicken strips, the
remaining cheese, and any additional toppings. Serves 6 to 8.
And Bon A petite LOL.
QUOTE OF THE DAY///
What we are is God's gift to us. What we become is our gift to God. ~Eleanor Powell
Friday, January 11, 2013
QUOTE OF THE DAY///
There is no surprise more magical than the surprise of being loved. It is God's finger on man's shoulder. ~Charles Morgan
CANDID*SWAY EXSCLUSIVE: 20 YEAR OLD TRAPPED IN TODDLER BODY///
Brooke Greenberg may be 20 years old, but she remains forever trapped inside the body and mind of a toddler, due to a mystery medical condition that has baffled medical experts for years.
"From age one to four, Brooke changed. She got a little bit bigger," explained her father, Howard, during the family's appearance on Thursday's "Katie" with Katie Couric. "But age four, four to five, she stopped."
Since then, Brooke's height and weight of 16 pounds and 20 inches have remained a constant. She wears diapers, is pushed in a stroller, gets fed through a feeding tube due to a too-small esophagus, and communicates like an infant would, estimates her mother Melanie. "Like 6 months," she explained on the show. "If she's happy, she'll giggle and laugh."Doctors have told Melanie and Howard, who live in Maryland, that there is no other known case like Brooke's in the world. And at least one medical expert believes that Brooke's condition could hold the key to the fountain of youth.
"Here's a woman 20 years old who has literally stopped aging," explained Dr. Eric Schadt, director of the Icahn Institute for Genomics and Mulch-Scale Biology at Mt. Sinai Medical Center in New York, who also appeared on the broadcast. He said he took an interest in Brooke's case after years of her receiving no diagnosis from other doctors, and that her case could "blow a whole field of science wide open."
This is exactly why the Goldberg family has made the decision to go public with their story, Howard told Yahoo! Shine. "The reason we are doing it isn't to put my family on television," he said. "Finding out that her DNA makeup is completely different than anyone Else's brought to our attention that we could help. So eventually, at the end of the rainbow, there will be something that comes out of all this. I believe everyone is here for a reason."
Howard and Melanie provide care to Brooke day in and day out, and have watched their younger daughter, 17-year-old Carly, eclipse her older sister by developing normally over the years. They admit they have often felt isolated in their struggle. "It hasn't been easy," Melanie told Couric. "We don't have anybody really to turn to, to tell us what to expect." Doctors have no way to even determine how long Brooke may live. Still, her parents say they take solace in the fact that she's here now, and believe she does not need to be cured of anything. "If somebody knocked on the door right now and said, 'It's a guaranteed pill. Give this to Brooke and she'll be fixed,' well first I would say to him, 'She's not broken.' And B, I would say, 'Thank you, but no thank you," Howard said in a video filmed for the "Katie" show. To research Brooke's condition, scientists are reading every single letter of the young woman's DNA. "That would fill, like, 3,000 of the Harry Potter books that my kids like. That's how big her genome is," Dr. Schadt explained, adding that, so far, scientists have put her genes in fruit flies to see if it helps them live longer. He added that the Greenberg's take solace in the fact Brooke has also helped with research into conditions including Alzheimer's, heart disease and cancer.
"That," he said, "is a pretty amazing gift to be able to give to humanity."
Thursday, January 10, 2013
QUOTE OF THE DAY///
“People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway.
If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway.
For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.”
― Mother Teresa
If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway.
If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway.
For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.”
― Mother Teresa
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
WHAT'S ON THE STANDS///
CHECK OUT THIS MONTH'S OF MEN'S HEALTH & COSMO GIRL:
WWW.MENSHEALTHMAGAZINE.COM
DR. MARTENS Monday, January 7, 2013
CHECK IT OUT: READ OF THE WEEK///
I'm currently reading this book of Pastor, TD Jakes. In this book he points out what many men experience and how they can overcome adversity. It's a good book for women too.
CANDID*SWAY'S BEAUTY OF THE WEEK///
Eudoxie, this Nigerian native and former med student currently dates Rapper, Ludacris. I think she embodies true beauty and grace. Good looks Luda.
QUOTE OF THE DAY///
“Haters don't really hate you, they hate themselves;
because you're a reflection of what they wish to be”
― Yaira N
because you're a reflection of what they wish to be”
― Yaira N
Saturday, January 5, 2013
CANDID*SWAY CHATS W/ STYLIST/DESIGNER TEHRAN IMAN:
#1 CS: Tell the viewers a
little about yourself, what’s your educational background and some of your
business related and general interests?
TI: I am Tehran Iman
Robertson-Jihad [pronounced (Tehr-rahn)]. I am a native of Cleveland, Ohio, who
is the youngest of four (4) girls. I have had an appreciation for quality
fabrics, creativity, art and aesthetics of fashion since I was a child which
cultivated my eclectic style. I am naturally a rebel. I attended Kent State
University majoring in Fashion Merchandising with a minor in Pre-law, where I
was introduced to Fashion in a different angle; from the professional, business
woman side of things. After my freshman year at KSU I transferred to Virginia
Marti College of Art & Design where I completed my education December 2010
and commenced June 2011, graduating with a degree of Applied Business of
Fashion Merchandising. While at Virginia Marti College of Art & Design I
discovered what it meant to develop a brand, create a need and market myself as
a business. I have worked for multiple companies including such notables as
Saks Fifth Avenue and Nordstrom. Tehran Iman Fashion Consulting came about in a
Fashion Marketing class in college, and I have built my name, brand, image and
clientele since then alone as a individual; Tehran has developed Fashion Shows
including White Out for 107.9, Merchandise Coordinator for VMCAD productions,
Creative director and executor of a Saks Fifth Avenue event with NFL wives, and
has built my name as a freelance stylist. I have done a lot of custom design
which I have received a lot of recognition from and am currently working on a
Modest Collection including work out attire, dresses, abayas, and casual wear.
#2 CS: What is fashion to
you?
TI: Fashion is ever
evolving components of art, quality and concept which evokes emotion; and can
be manipulated, progressed and molded into style.
#3 CS: Describe your city’s
fashion.
TI: The fashion in my city
is diverse. We have it all; fashion victims, rebels, curators and minimalist.
#4 CS: When did you realize
you wanted to become a designer, how did your line come about?
TI: I’m a stylist who got
pulled into design by hobby. I never wanted to be a designer I like the
business side of fashion and styling clients. I can sketch, I’m hands on and I
have great taste so I naturally alter, create and have ideas. I altered some
items for myself and costumed my own items and from demand came my “Fashions
Own” collection which is full of costumed denim pieces.
#5. CS: What was the first
article of clothing you designed?
TI: I actually sketched a
dress for a client and had another designer make it. But for my line the first
object I designed was shorts for an outfit I was styling for myself while in
LA.
#6 CS: How long it usually
takes to construct a piece?
TI: Depending on the item
as little as an hour. On average 2-3 hours.
# 7 CS: Are there and if so,
any local models that’s your favorite to work with?
TI: Yes. I had the
pleasure of styling Barbee Nicole, which is a Cleveland Native now living in
NYC, for a photo shoot and we had fun! Her face, attitude and catwalk amazes
me. She is like the modern Black Barbie with character. I also enjoy working
with Raneeka as well; she is such a diva on the runway, professional backstage
and needs no direction.
#8 CS: What are some of
your accomplishments as a designer?
TI: Instagram has taken my
business to the next level, via photos and word of mouth. 80% of my clients are
out of Ohio…. I sent Celebrity Stylist Leah Louie, of Cleveland now living in
ATL, a package of my items on a humble and Necole Bitchie celebrity blogger
wore my denim in a photo shoot. My denim also has made it on the red carpet in
Atlanta, GA.
#9 CS: How does your line
differ from your competitors?
TI: I do what I do as a
hobby, and get paid for it….I wouldn’t necessarily say I am trying to compete
with anyone. I don’t look at “competitors” or compare myself. My reputation
speaks for itself. But I know that I have professional experience and provide
quality work.
#10 CS: What are some of
your favorite clothing stores, websites and catalogs?
TI: My favorite store is
ANY Thrift Store and Saks Fifth Avenue because I can get myself nice things and
great cosmetics all in one place…. My favorite website is shopstyle.com it’s a
one stop shop you can type in whatever you are seeking and it gives you all
variations and the retailers’ link to purchase the item. Favorite magazine is
VOGUE of course.
#11 CS: Do you consider
yourself an artist? And what do you believe makes a quality article of
clothing?
TI: Yes. I actually have
been trained in tap dance, modern dance, and African dance. I paint; acrylic on
canvas, and I am a visual artist when it comes to styling and visual display.
Quality in a garment is distinguished by materials and tools used to create the
piece and the longevity it maintains after wear.
#12 CS:To my knowledge
you’re a stylist/ shopper, how do you usually prepare for a shoot or fashion
show?
TI: To prepare for a photo
shoot or any client I do a consultation first to get to know my clients
personal style and to distinguish expectations. Once I have a feel for the
clients’ personality I can go pull items, shoes, accessories and props from my
partners arrive on set over prepared and display each item with a complete
look….same thing with personal shopping. I have worked in high end retail and
know how to dress a wardrobe versus buying separates that aren’t cohesive.
#13 CS: Do you prefer
sketching a design or just constructing a piece?
TI: I like to freestyle. I
like to spur of the moment create when it comes to custom, but If it is
constructing a garment I will sketch it and allow a seamstress to cut and sew.
#12 CS: What do you love
most about designing /styling?
TI: I love the fact that I
am the artist and there are no rules; Freedom of expression. Anything I touch
is my canvas. Limitless….
#15 CS: How would you
define your personal style?
TI: Eclectic vs. Vintage
#16 CS: Where do you get
your inspiration from?
TI: I get my inspiration
from Art History. My favorite subject in school was History. In college Art
History helped me to understand design and style per Era and society changes.
My favorite fashion eras are The Victorian Era, The Roaring Twenties, and the
1950’s Glamour.
#17 CS: What are some of
your fashion goals?
TI: My ultimate fashion
goal is to be a Fashion Mogul. To be respected for all things fashion and have
the ability to teach and share my knowledge and style with the world.
#18 CS: What advice do you
have for any aspiring designers?
TI: Focus on quality and
good business versus how many things you can make and how many people know you.
Quality is greater than Quantity.
#19 CS: How can a potential
customer reach you?
TI: All contact info is
available on tehranIMAN.com
(216) 220-7041
[Business Line]
QUOTE OF THE DAY///
The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance; the wise grows it under his feet. ~James Openheim
SMH: SHAWTY LO'S REALITY SHOW "ALL MY BABIES' MAMMAS"///
I recently was on my instagram page, scrolling down my timeline and came across a re-post of someone saying that Atlanta-native Rapper, Shawty Lo (known for his one hit "Laffy Taffy") was offered his own reality show by The Oxygen network. Now at the time I thought this was complete nonsense, pure comedy at its best, I did not believed the news from someone I was following on a social network, and to my research this sad case of news was indeed true. I am in total disgust with this network not because he has 7 baby mothers, ten kids, or nether less a 19 yr old girlfriend, but because they feel the need to braodcast it. Does this suppose to represent some substantial accomplishment? This does not portray anything positive, nor is it GOD ordained. I am not judging no one, I could understand that the rapper looking at the opportunity as a "hustle", however when it comes to representing yourself, you should think to do in a positive light always, no matter whats the currency's propoundment is. -V.Styles
Thursday, January 3, 2013
QUOTE OF THE DAY///
Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father,
Your grace is so sufficient for me and my life. Thank You that everything I do is based upon the Grace that you provide and not the works that I do. I pray that my life is humbled before You each day and that the things that I do bring honor and Glory to Your name. I love You and I am thankful for this day!
In Jesus Name I pray,
Amen
Dear Heavenly Father,
Your grace is so sufficient for me and my life. Thank You that everything I do is based upon the Grace that you provide and not the works that I do. I pray that my life is humbled before You each day and that the things that I do bring honor and Glory to Your name. I love You and I am thankful for this day!
In Jesus Name I pray,
Amen
RECIPE: BLACKEND SALMON W/ SPINACH AND SOY///
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 pound fresh salmon fillet, skinless, cut into 2 pieces (not too thick or cooking time will increase)
- Blackening Spice, recipe follows
- 1 (12-ounce) can "soy" black beans, drained (available at health food and specialty stores)
- 4 cups fresh spinach, cleaned
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Sour cream, for garnish
Directions
Heat oil in a large heavy saute pan or iron skillet over high heat until almost smoking hot.
Coat the salmon fillets well on both sides with the blackening spice and place gently in the hot pan. Sear on the first side for about 2 minutes and then flip fish over. Add the black beans to 1 corner of the pan and throw in the fresh spinach and butter right on top of everything and cook it all for about 2 minutes more.
To serve, take the spinach off the top and place it on the bottom of a plate. Then arrange the salmon and black beans around it. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
Coat the salmon fillets well on both sides with the blackening spice and place gently in the hot pan. Sear on the first side for about 2 minutes and then flip fish over. Add the black beans to 1 corner of the pan and throw in the fresh spinach and butter right on top of everything and cook it all for about 2 minutes more.
To serve, take the spinach off the top and place it on the bottom of a plate. Then arrange the salmon and black beans around it. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
Blackening Spice:
- 5 tablespoons kosher salt
- 5 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon dry thyme
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
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