Money in Social Media

Vine Stars: Photo cred- click here

Who would have thought that 6 seconds on vine, could be worth tens of thousands of dollars?!? ABC News shared the story of three social media celebs; Cody Johns, Brent Rivera and Greg Davis, Jr (Klarity), all 30 years of age or under and grossing six figure salaries just from their hysterically clever vine videos alone!

Fashion on a Budget!

Are you pressed for cash or on a tight budget and need to revamp your Fall wardrobe? Or, do you have items in your closet that are lightly worn and you can't see throwing them away. Well there are several resources available to help you get extra cash and more bang for your buck!

ATTENTION: PRODUCTIVE/BUSY PEOPLE ALERT!!!

MEALS FOR THE WEEK IN ONE DAY 

shayla.wordpress.com

I mentioned prepping for the week before but I thought it was a great time to revisit due to kids being back at school making our agendas a bit tighter. I am a mom, part time student, full time worker, blogger, server of two ministries and the list goes on… I’m pretty sure I am like a lot of you out there while in the midst of life, you are trying to stay healthy. Preparing for your entire week on one day will save lots of temptations, time and money. You will need a plan, trip to the market(s), and time set out to actually prep. The first thing is to do is plan what meals and snacks you will enjoy for the week. Personally, I use Sunday as my shopping and prep day for Mon-Fri and Saturday is my cheat day with limitations.

Kendrick Lamar's new single "I"

https://soundcloud.com/topdawgent/i-1

“We got a young brother that stands for something! We got a young brother that believes in the all of us! Brother Kendrick Lamar! He's not a rapper, he's a writer, he's an author! And if you read between the lines, we'll learn how to love one another! But you can't do that... — (Right on!) — I said, you can't do that without loving yourself first. "- Pastor

Jimmy Choo IPO: Get in on the Green!

Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg

As women’s infatuation with sexy, fun, and flirty shoes increases, investment opportunities in fashion continue to sprout. The infamous Jimmy Choo announced a late October 2014 IPO (Initial purchase offer) (investopedia.com) . This iconic brand has made a worldwide name for itself specializing in high-end women’s and men’s handbags, accessories, and let’s not forget SHOES. Bloomberg reminds us of the impact that character Carrie Bradshaw in “Sex and the City” had on the success of the brand. Ms. Bradshaw was serious about her Jimmy Choo shoes and made that quite apparent throughout the six year HBO series. Because so many women, like Carrie, are obsessed with shoes and willing to pay top dollar this might be the perfect investment for individuals in to fashion and looking to profit from that interest.

NY Times Calls Shonda Rhimes an Angry Black Woman

Photo cred: click here

Shonda Rhimes fans are outraged by a statement made by NY Times Alessandra Stanley calling her an angry black woman. Now before I got too upset, I decided to go read the article for myself. The first line of the article is: “When Shonda Rhimes writes her autobiography, it should be called “How to Get Away With Being an Angry Black Woman.”

Fall LIPS!

Perfect way to get ready for the season is with a perfect Fall lip. Transitioning to Fall not only happens with clothing but also with make-up too. This change helps you get ready for the season. In the Fall we move away from bright vibrant colors to more dark neutral colors and our lip should match.

Upcoming Walks in Philadelphia

In the Fall there are a lot of great Walks in Philadelphia. I have created a list of upcoming walks; information about them and when and where they are going to take place. JAE may be participating in some, we'll let you know soon so you can join our team!

Philadelphia Out of the Darkness Walk

Chris Brown New Debut Album: X

photo cred: click here

If you know me, you know I loved me some Chris Brown since "run it, run it, let me see if you can run it, run it". I knew the dance and all lol Yes he has had some rough patches over the years but when it comes to music he never disappoints.

Musiq Soulchild to The Husel

http://urbanleakz.net/mixtape-the-husel-musiq-soulchild-the-husel/

The other day I was browsing Instagram and came across a post stating that Musiq Soulchild is now an auto tune rapper named The Husel and I instantly was like ‘Nah Bruh! This can’t be real!’ That is when I decided to do research myself and I was flabbergasted when sources proved that this information was indeed true. I went on to watch a video about him explaining all about his alter ego ‘The Husel’. He states that “It’s challenging to hear R&B sound being popular right now for whatever reason. R&B is not poppin right now and it’s struggling. I’m the kind of person that likes to entertain people according to what they’re saying entertains them … and right now, this sound is what is entertaining them.”

Revenge Porn

End of Revenge Campaign: Flowchart-click here

You ever start talking to a guy and he asked you to 'send him a pic'. Not quite sure what he means, you kindly direct him to your Instagram and Facebook pages where you have hundreds of cute photos that he can choose from. But then he goes on to say 'that's not what I mean'. If he’s bold, he’ll send you an explicit photo to show you what he really means. Then if you’re anything like me you tell him to lose your number and get his creep ass out your phone.

Bloomberg's Top 10

Bloomberg's Top 10 for 9/11/14

Bloomberg.com provides a daily list of the top 10 stock. Check out the clip below for the stock the saw the most action on 9/11. Maybe it will help you figure out where to invest or divest.

Fabulousness costs Money Honey!

In honor of the fashion icon Joan Rivers an idol of mine, I found items that will have you looking like money this fall. Joan was definitely an ‘it’ woman of her age in fashion. She always looked polished and well put together (in other words she always looked like money), even if her attitude didn't match lol. With her favorite middle finger pose to the paparazzi, you just had to love her! With her witty personality and her attack the celebrity type of humor (no one was safe). You couldn’t help but notice her idyllic fashion sense.

NFL (NEGLECTED FAILED LOST) Ray Rice

It's all in the news about how Ray Rice knocked his wife (fiance then) out in the elevator earlier this year. Yes! It is a very sad tape and he deserves to be punished. No, his wife does not deserve to be abused nor do anyone else deserve that kind of treatment. But I think the NFL and the media is putting too much focus in the wrong direction! Yes, save the wife but what about him...

The Change in Hip Hop

http://www.refinedhype.com/index.php/hyped/entry/hip-hop-purists-could-kill-the-music-forever/

There are different ingredients that music artists use to make a song successful. Some ingredients include a hot beat, meaningful or catchy lyrics, relatable content, nice delivery, harmonies, vocal range, artist features, and etc. In my opinion, I think that main stream hip hop has definitely taken a shift from the 90’s & 2000’s up until today. I remember growing up and listening to Pac, Nas, Biggie, Jay-Z, A Tribe Called Quest, Lauryn Hill and just being in love with their music and truly appreciating their artistry. With comparison to today’s era of music, a lot of songs mainly consist of a catchy beat and catchy lyrics, and not so much great lyrical content.

NFL Player Ray Rice- CUT

Earlier this year a video of NFL player Ray Rice dragging his unconscious fiancée Janay Palmer out of an elevator in Revel AC surfaced. Rice was suspended for 2 games and was charged with third-degree aggravated assault. It was agreed that once he completed the pretrial intervention program that charge would be dismissed (USA Today). Him and Palmer were married a month later. All seemed to be forgiven until....

Money Matters, Even in Dating

Do men court women these days? This has been the reoccurring theme of the conversions between me and my girls. I’m sure some do, but my most recent experiences would lead me to believe otherwise. There was once a time where men expressed their interest in women by offering to take them out on an ACTUAL date, instead of saying “I want to see you” which often translates to “come over”(insert side eye Emoji). As my ladies and I were discussing the topic, we were trying to figure out what changed. All of us are between the ages of 25 and 27, educated, and successful in our own right. The women I surround myself with are all beautiful both inside and out, and have a lot to bring to the table. Aren’t we deserving of a simple dinner?