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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Workout Wednesday

0 comments Posted by NOIR at 3:15 PM

So as you should know by now I love to expose different events, topics, books, style looks,etc. I'm going to be doing a new section on Wednesdays called "Workout Wednesday" where I will expose anything fitness related that seems really cool and informative. Cause we all wanna be the most fabulous person we can and I believe the foundation for achieving "fabulocity" starts with being healthy!!!!

OK so I was talking with my personal trainer Carlos Brevard of "Beyond Fitness" and he was telling me of this really ingenious new class that he designed for mothers and their kids. It's called "The Mommy and Me Workout Session." This newest fitness class to hit the Prince George's County, Maryland area is made to be fun, interactive, and promote physical activity on a regular basis. Classes start March 9 and end April 1 and is located in Bowie, Maryland.



If I had a little one I would love to have him or her tag along with me during my workout session! I could bond with my child and get my workout on at the same time. I love the idea!!!!! More information is on the flier above , and also check out the Beyond Fitness Website at http://www.gobeyondfitness.biz/

 

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Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Before He Gets You- You Get Yours

3 comments Posted by NOIR at 12:49 PM

"I had mine before we met & he had his"- Beyonce, on her and Jayz


Some things I want for myself within the next three years:

  • own place
  • TRUE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE
  • job in the industry that I love
  • my own business really up and running
  • part of an organization that helps the community
  • The MAN of my dreams and love of my life

Now the man part is at the end for a reason. I want to have my own before I really, really settle down with someone. I agree with people when they say you should be friends first because it helps build a foundation. Men for some reason (and this is a good quality) want to have certain things in order before they seriously settle down with "the one." One day while listening to the radio I heard a good conversation between a man and a woman that made me think.

Woman: "So what is a woman supposed to do, just wait for a man to come & sweep her off her feet?"

Man: "YES!"

That statement is so true for a few reasons (but I'm only gonna talk about one). Now to wait idle is not the meaning, but waiting and in the mean time getting yours! Getting your money right, going on that dream trip with your girlfriends, just doing you! Men are going to get theirs. They usually do not wait till they meet their special lady to then go after their dreams. To men having a real woman is the "icing on the cake." Now following this concept has not been easy, actually it's really hard but I know it is worth it. Ladies if we get the idea into our heads that a man is supposed to come after us, we will step our game up. The more and more he has to work the more and more valuable we become. I don't mean play little girl mind games just be true to who you are and make him step up to the plate. Men want what they can't have, they enjoy a chase, and they have since cave men times. Let them do what is natural for them to already do. The more work and worth you put into yourself the more they see that and adjust. Hard to sometimes do, but it only works in our benefit.

I know what I want and for the most part who I want, but time needs to run its course with us. In the meantime I'm going to get mine and I know he is getting his, and when we get to the next level we will know that we are blessed because we are equal! He will love me cause I got my own.......hahaha Smooches ladies!!!


 

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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

My Hair!

0 comments Posted by NOIR at 1:22 PM

Ok, so I feel as though I need to go natural. I have been relaxing my hair since I was about 12 maybe 13 and not because I really needed to, but because my mother got tired of doing my hair. My natural hair texture is not really difficult to work with and I constently get people saying "you dont even need to get perms", I can go without getting a touch up for about 4 months, (back in the day it was almost 6 months). I'm not really trying to jump on the bandwagon of going natural because it kinda seems like the thing to do right now (not trying to offend anyone) but because I wanna be able to blow my hair out and straighten it and have it flowing in the wind, or if the mood strikes me just washing and going and rocking my naturally wavy curly tendrals. I am more so deciding to go natural cause I want more options and less stress. I recently cut my hair into this cute Rihanna inspired cut but now that it is growing out I want to just go for it and just cut the rest of my relazed hair off. I'm still kinda torn between what I should do. Just thought I would put it out there, if anyone has any suggestions please let me know. Thanks

 

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Upgrade Yourself!!!

3 comments Posted by NOIR at 3:12 PM

"There are no ugly women, only lazy ones." Helena Rubinstein
Ok, ladies time for some honesty (and we all need it from time to time).....I have a huge pet peeve concerning lazy women in terms of upkeeping their visual appearance. Chipped nail polish, ashy legs/feet, no earrings in ears, etc. are all unacceptable. A few extra moments in the morning or before going out in the evening goes a longggggggg way!!! I'm not 100% perfect but I do try to be conscious of the way that I look whether in sweat pants or a mini dress. I mean picture it a woman with banged out makeup, a cute little black dress and the baddest pair of Zac Posen heels you ever layed eyes on and her feet are cracked, nail polish chipped, and her undergarments are visibly showing (and not in the cute fashionable way.) Uhgggg, catastrophe!!
The foundation of any outfit is the body and if the foundation is screwed up then anything you put on top of it is just not going to appear beautiful. A polished look is what we should be going for ladies, and visual panty lines, head scarf still on from last night's sleep, and hairy legs will not get us that. Most of us desire to be fashionable, stylish, and polished. We want the opposite sex (or same sex whichever you prefer) to view us as a "bad chick" and like we have ourselves together!
First impressions are everything and it would be to your best interest to look presentable. Don't get me wrong I am not encouraging buying designer clothes or always wearing dresses and heels, on the contrary, wear whatever you want and can afford, just look stunning in it. I want to encourage a mindset of leaving out the house and "coming correct." I strongly believe in having a maintenance day at least once a week. Use that day to shave your legs, change polish or polish your nails and toes, touch up eyebrows, or even have a workout session. A little bit can go a long way. I'm not suggesting this to just attract or meet other people. Do it for yourself, BE the best woman you can, don't just become one when an event comes up. BE SEXY FOR YOU!

I highly recommend for every woman to have on her book shelf (and it is super sexy to read) "The One Hundred- A Guide to the Pieces Every Stylish Woman Must Own" by Nina Garcia & "That Extra Half an Inch" by Victoria Beckham.


These books will definitely give you tips on upgrading yourself. I absolutely love them!!!

 

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Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Unveiling of Beyond Fitness

0 comments Posted by NOIR at 12:28 PM

On January 24, 2009 Beyond Fitness Health and Fitness Center had their "grand opening," officially announcing they were open for business. Beyond Fitness, joined with Black Curtain Management, treated guests with information brochures, a tour of the facility, and guests were able to speak directly with Carlos Brevard the owner of Beyond Fitness.
Beyond Fitness was created from the belief that fitness is more than just achieving abs of steel, trim shapely thighs, and large biceps or being able to run 5 miles in 20 minutes, but the belief that healthy fitness is a lifestyle.


The company's slogan says it all "Taking Fitness Past Perception."


Carlos Brevard the 24 year old recent college graduate from Frostburg State University is truly living that lifestyle! Do not be fooled by his young age the man has experience! He has trained senior citizens, student athletes, semi pro and pro athletes, dancers, beginners, and those that need to get in shape for serious health reasons, and he does it with a passion and enthusiasm that I have not seen evident in other personal trainers, young or old. He goes beyond just the body and tackles a huge obstacle of people who choose to not exercise and get healthy....their mindset! A healthy mindset is key to achieving and maintaining desired results. As a person that has had the pleasure of being trained by Carlos I strongly believe that what contributes to his success is his ability to adjust his intensity and tempo based on his clients' current fitness levels, and more importantly, he loves being a trainer and that love comes through in every session. The workouts are intense but they are fun and results are achieved. When I'm done with my session I walk away (sometimes I wanna crawl lol) with a renewed mind. I honestly can not see myself training anywhere else than with Carlos Brevard at Beyond Fitness!


Outside Beyond Fitness Health & Fitness Center


Beyond Fitness Health and Fitness Center is located in Bowie, Md. For more information visit the website www.gobeyondfitness.biz or email at info@gobeyondfitness.biz

 

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Crave

0 comments Posted by NOIR at 11:47 AM

So I absolutely love to read! I read pretty much anything and a gift card to Barnes and Noble or Borders is wonderful! Now my favorite book is Crave by Darnella Ford. I have read it at least 3-4 times. For anyone who loves to read and/or likes poetry this is a recommended read. Now to better understand me I like topics a little "dark" in nature and in my opinion this is one of those books. I think a reason why I love the book so much is because I can relate to the feeling of the main character (not quite to her extreme). If you have ever been in a relationship and gotten to the point of almost feeling addicted to someone please pick up this book. Here is quote that I just absolutely from the book:
Have you?

Have you ever?

Have you ever craved someone?

Have you ever craved someone so bad?

Have you ever craved someone so bad you could feel?

Have you ever craved someone so bad you could feel your heart?

Have you ever craved someone so bad you could feel your heart beat still?

Beat still

Beat still

Beat

And they-

Didn't crave you back?

If you decide to get this book and read it please let me know what you think I would love to have a conversation about it!

 

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The Power of the Stiletto

1 comments Posted by NOIR at 11:13 AM








Jimmy Choo "Grant" Satin Silk Peep Toe Shoe


I love black stilettos!!! Putting on a pair with a sexy pencil skirt makes me feel super sexy and ultra confident and not to toot my own horn but I have been told I have nice legs so I do like to show them off when I feel the urge! These shoes are used for more than wanting to just feel sexy. When I put them on I’m doing it because I’m bout to step out into a world that could tear me to shreds if I do not conform to a certain image or standards. However, I’m strong, confident, and woman enough to stand true to my own set of beliefs. Am I sometimes afraid when I step out? YES, but I still have to step out because I am more afraid of looking back at my life and seeing that I never did what I always wanted to do or worst, WHAT I WAS DESTINIED to do. I’m not afraid that I’ll fail at my endeavors , I’m afraid that I’ll actually succeed.

That may sound stupid but it is an honest emotion. Not a fear of failure but rather yet a fear of success. To further explain this weird yet very common trepidation…..it’s a fear of all your dreams becoming reality and you actually becoming completely happy. Who am I that I could be granted such an honor of complete and utter happiness? I truly believe that “God does not give us dreams to taunt us.” “If you believe it then you can achieve it.” What is the point to have ideas, aspirations, and desires about what you could achieve and never try to pursue them? People including myself will try to make all sorts of excuses about why they can not pursue what they have always wanted but blah, blah, blah, yada, yada, ya….there is no time like the present and life will be over sooner than you know it. For me the power of a stiletto is real, but it really isn’t that the shoe has some magical powers they just assist in shaping my attitude and outlook and I feel confident, and that is the most important thing. Confidence is the sexiest thing that a woman can wear. Confidence shines thru whether a woman is in a pair of Christian Louboutins or New Balances, the woman makes the shoes not vice versa.


Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that frightens us.” –Nelsen Mandela (Inaugural Speech 1994)


Don’t be afraid anymore, put on your best high heels or whatever it is that does it for you and walk out into this world and chase don’t follow your dreams. Happiness doesn’t always come to us we sometimes have to go out and get it ourselves. They say “good things come to those who wait” but I don’t think whoever “they” were, were referring to happiness!

 

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Scandalous Beauty- The Urban Beauty Blog

0 comments Posted by NOIR at 10:48 AM




Black Curtain Management joined forces with SCANDALOUS BEAUTY- THE URBAN BEAUTY BLOG and hosted the first ever Scandalous Beauty "Meet and Greet." The event was held at Mayorga Coffee House in Silver Spring, Md. on December 28, 2008.


For those of you who do not know about Scandalous Beauty she is a twenty something-Go Getter-Beauty Fiend-Shopaholic-Sex and the City Fanatic-Brown Skinned Sista-Hopeless Romantic-Professional Makeup Artist-College Senior-Starbucks Junkie-Chipotle Eating-Spend it Before she Makes It Follower and young entrepreneur. Her goal in life is to become a Beauty Editor at a major publication. Each day, she is taking the necessary steps to get there. This woman is so determined she can taste it!

You can check out her makeup tutorials and beauty tips on youtube at www.youtube.com/scandalousbeauty
and also her website at http://www.scandalousbeautyonline.com/
Below is a picture of Scandalous Beauty and myself at the event. We are currently in the beginning stages of planning another "unveiling" for the spring, so I will keep you posted. In the mean time definitely check out her blog and for beauty tips and makeup tutorials visit her youtube station and subscribe! You will not be disappointed.

 

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Monday, February 2, 2009

What is Noir Expose'?

0 comments Posted by NOIR at 2:20 PM

Noir Expose' is all about exposure!!! I created this blog to talk about any and everything but mainly to expose businesses, artists, and entrepreneurs. This blog is a lifestyle blog so it will feauture items that I consider really hot, events happening in the Maryland, D.C., Virginia area (or events that I will be attending or hosting), and topics that I feel are important to be discussed. I have my own event planning/image consulting company called Black Curtain Management so event updates will be posted on here as well. This blog is meant to be fun, informative, and enlightening. I hope you all enjoy and welcome to Noir Expose- The Blog

 

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