Paris Fashion Show Blog

"Take the 'A' Train was a classic jazz tune by Billy Strayhorn that was the signature tune of Duke Ellington's orchestra.  It was considered to have been one the most famous of the many compositions from the collaboration of Ellington and Strayhorn. The use of the Stayhorn composition as the signature tune was made necessary by a ruling in 1940 by the American Society of Composers and Publishers.  When the licensing fees for broadcasting use could no longer play their compositions over radio, as most music was played live on radio at the time.  Ellington turned to Billy Strayhorn and son Mercer Ellington, to write a whole new book for the band.  Mercer recalled "A' Train was one of many songs written by Strayhorn, and was picked to replace the former signature song. It's reported that Ellington hired Strayhorn as a part of his writing team.  Ellington wrote instructions for Strayhorn directions for his house by subway, directions that began, "Tak...

One of the new releases by SHEY , the Aida Mini Dress.  This sassy short mini dress is belted at the waist with thin Italian leather belt.  This sassy short mini dress is available in eight seasonal textures.  Their are five sizes to chose from including fitmesh, and appliers for you mesh bodies. What I love about SHEY's Aida Mini Dress it gives various  styling options.  I can put a turtle neck sweater underneath the dress, add my favorite pair of tight with a a pair of boots for a neat fall into the winter season.  But if you live in a warm climate as I do, you can wear Aida Mini Dress with your sandals or pair the mini dress with a lovely pair of high heels. Stop into SHEY for this sassy short Aida Mini Dress.  While you are their be sure to check out their fabulous shoe department and handbags. Credits: Dress: SHEY - Aida Mini Dress Hair: Vanity - Sunset Blvd Mug: Pamela Galli - Mug of Coffee - Rose Sipping

Trying to be someone you are not will only cause you to be unhappy in your virtual world life. Who wants to deal with drama in the real world only to come to your virtual world and deal with the same. It's not worth coming if you can not be happy in what you are doing here. Now grant it, there are some lifestyles you are involved with that may require you to dress in an appropriate manner for the job.  But when that job is over your life should be yours to live the way you so chose.  Many of us live a double lifestyle here because we can and we want too.  There are some really cool things to try here in our virtual world.  The beautiful part of living in a virtual world is the freedom to be the person you want to be. This is a place where most of us come to enjoy the freedom, to escape the real drama, to have that friend to talk to cause you are bond in doors unable to get out into the main stream of social life.  It may sometime be a caregiver taking care ...

"He said, he wouldn't hit me again", "You know I love you, but you make me do this", "If you leave me, you won't find no one else to love you".  Does those cliches sound familiar to you?  If it does you need to know there are places and people who can help you get out of a bad situation. Many women feel trapped in abusive relationships feeling all alone.  Afraid to reach out to tell someone what they are going through.  Sometimes not even family are aware of what their loved ones are experiencing behind closed doors.  And if a family member or a friend discovers the problem, you try to cover it up or sometimes even defend the abusive partner in the relationship. I'm hear to tell you enough is enough. No woman or man deserves to be demeaned in anyway.  No one deserves to feel trapped behind closed doors like you are in a prison.  When you get tired of the name calling, the bruises, and the endless beatings, then you will say enough is eno...

Are you one of those people who loves the taste of a mouth watering Ice Cream Cone?  Even to the point of eating Ice Cream in the Winter months?  It just taste so good.  As a youth growing up in the rural south, I had the pleasure of having a grandmother who made homemade ice cream for us little ones.  On days when she felt we had been good and deserved a special treat, she would pull out her mixing bowls, creams, sugars and favoring to make her sweet little grand babies some homemade ice cream (Ok, so we was not that sweet).  However, being a grandmother she thought we was sweet.    It's surprising at what come to the mind sometimes.  It's always good to have those fond memories of the past.  While I was on the Sims of PSY City strolling around looking for a place to take some pictures, I came across this neat little cafe that sold ice cream.  I had to laugh at the sign by the door advertising the delicious looking ice cream con...

For the ladies in the work place looking for a great stylish design for the workplace..then Finale Couture has just the design for you at Designers Showcase.  Office clothing should make a statement showing you are about business, but yet, shows off your chic styling for the office. Finale Couture features their Maxine Knit Dress to make you look chic, professional and stylish in the workplace.  This chic office essential knit dress hugs your lovely curves with a cowl neckline.  Warm cotton knit chop jacket layered over the dress for added comfort in the office for those cool days.   A very versatile outfit you can worn to social events or a day out with your friend's shopping at your favorite mall.  Either way, you will love the stylish chic look and feel of this comfortable Maxine Knit Dress.   To finish a chic stylish look for your office wear, First check you jewelry box for just the right complementing pair of earrings, pull your ha...

Mommy always told me, when you want your man to listen to you. You prepare a home cooked meal, turn the lights down low. Then put on his favorite slow jam, Pick a sexy dress that is eye catching to wear. You know, the type of dress that captures his attention, I've chosen just the right dress for the occasion.   LaVian's Chat 2 Your Man Bag 1.  The soft silky material   hugs my curves then angles down to one side.  You know, showing off my thigh. Ohh la la, When he walks through the door,  just stand there the table is set.  Then let him...Well, you get the picture.  Wink. Finishing the look with LaVian Lindy Pumps with color texture  changing hud. Unisex Beaded Shark Pendant in Salmon and Anya braids. Credits: Dress: LaVian AW1516 Essentials Chat 2 Your Man Bag 1 Shoes: LaVian - Lindy Pumps w/Hud Necklace: Zuri Rayna - Unisex Beaded Shark Pendant Salmon...