the music-elle

i can't wait for this edition of elle to reach my mailbox!!!  its the first music issue and it features quite a few of my favorites like qwen, nicki and adele.  others include the likes of jennifer hudson and that ever present little willow smith.  above is a sneak preview of the issue.  enjoy!

besos jenna pearle*

more nick news

just in case you didn't have your nicki fix for the day....love the look (especially the first one)...besos jenna pearle*

you look like yes

i understand nicki minaj is attempting to pull of avant garde, over the top looks to fit her big persona.  i get it.  but, sometimes...well, it just seems like WAY TOO MUCH!  i'm sure you've seen her grammy ensemble by now(if not, check it out below).  i must say, i was disappointed. 
nicki has made a conscious choice to veer away from the sex pot hook.  i applaud ms. minaj for toning down the sexiness and going past being pretty.  we have SO many artists (many not so artistic) who go the sexy, trashy bad girl route.  its an easy, sucker way to go (if you ask me).  nicki has talent that surpasses her undeniable good looks.  that said, i think she has talent that surpasses the gimmicks as well.  that is why i was pleasantly surprised to see her attire for her all star performance.  it was still wild but not ridiculous.  whoever dressed her understood proportions as well as her brand.  love the look and i hope to see a few more like it in the midst of the madness. 

 besos jenna pearle*

life imitating art-simpson style

just thought this was hilarious!  you can get inspiration from anywhere, lovelies!

besos, jenna pearle*

every woman- chaka's long lost daughter

i was just wondering if anybody else recognized the similarities between the legend chaka khan and the darling newbie nicki minaj.  in her heyday, chaka was the outrageous songstress with the elaborate costumes and captivating curves (not to mention the wigs).full circle, huh? check out an old post on chaka here sweet thang, chaka...

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i quote

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kooky girls rule the world

i can definitely relate to this quote.  nicki minaj has successfully completed her seduction of me.  i've fallen hard for this superstar in the making.  your thoughts on the controversial (current) queen of rap?

 besos jenna pearle*

nicki and the secret garden

loving this pic of ms. minaj.  gorg-eous!!!!!!!!!!!

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nick at nite

i think that nicki minaj cleaned up quite well in her actual outfit (versus the performance costume) for the vmas. her body type looks fantastic in a monochromatic pant onesie. even the pink wig is an asset in a simple sharp bob. and without the crazy mugs, her natural beauty somehow shines through. good look, nicki!

xoxo jenna pearle*