TOPIC OF DISCUSSION: "SHE" was never this fly!!!

So I just got off the phone with a friend and I ran through this topic I am about to blog about. She said "Oh you mean "Nicesty"" to which I replied "Huh?" She said "Yeah!! You are talking about "nicesty". You know "nice" and "nasty"." OOOOOOOOOOO THAT MAKES SO MUCH SENSE!!! 

So looked up the definition and of course Webster's didn't have that specific meaning of the word BUT Urban Dictionary did (DING DING DING)!! 

Ladies ladies ladies I'm talking to you specifically... People evolve into who they are supposed to be. Who people were 2,3,4,5 years ago ARE NOT necessarily who they are today. 

So what if you run into an old high school classmate and she is fly as hell now DO NOT down play her by saying she wasn't fly back then. Maybe she didn't have the means or maybe that didn't matter to her back then. 

People change and people's style changes -we all have to embrace it (or not ). The past doesn't matter as much as you think it does! Believe me we were ALL lost in the sauce at one time. Remind me to show you a pic one day!

Don't be shocked if you see some of these "rambling off the wall" posts from time to time. It's only natural!

Oh and if you are asking! No, this situation has not happened to me (or at least not yet or not that anyone has said to my face).

Signing off-

Crystal 

Long Lasting Obsession: Fur

Not even going to lie... Real, Faux, Raccon, Rabbit, Chinchilla, Fox, Mixed with dog (I kid I kid) I don't care I love it! FUR is an amazing staple in your closet. I'm a prime example of "Tell PETA my mink is dragging on the floor"!!! My first fur was purchased from my good friend's mother and it has been a wrap ever since! I collect them! You can throw a fur on with ANYTHING during the winter and it looks AMAZING! I do have a furrier where I store all my coats. 

The importance of a furrier is crucial. My furrier has become my stylist (damn shame) Everytime I set foot into his shop he tells me what I "need"!! 

Always remember whether you paid a lot or a little-maintenance on furs is a MUST! Below are some pictures of a few of my beauties! Again some are faux but what does that matter?? They are still dope. 

Signing off-

Crys 

P.S Before I forget I did promise you guys that I would inform you of any smash deals I received. The red fox full length vest I copped (bought) for $300 from someone who just wanted to get rid of it! I changed the lining and had my name stitched in and that was "all she wrote"!!

Weekend Attire: Saturday Fit

Ahhh so let me tell you a little about my weekend madness (yes this is every weekend)

I wake up early run errands, attend any functions that may be going on with friends or family then I go to work. I have a weekend gig that I have had for years (9 to be exact)! So this Saturday was a typical one! I attended a high school football game and ran some errands with the Mister... It has been unusually warm but I decided not to play myself and act like it was STILL FALL even though it felt like July. I threw on a H&M white button down shirt. I love the way this fits! It's the only white shirt I think you can wear wrinkled. It's semi see through so I always rock it with a nude colored bra.

I put on my American Eagle jeans which I happen to love right now. My BCBGENERATION summer sandals. These shoes are beyond adorable but when I first purchased them they were HELLA uncomfortable but,like the true trooper I am, I wore them until they wore in! Vintage Fendi bag I purchased on eBay! I decided to put on my face today. I pulled out MAC's Betty Bright from the Archie collection. Even though I swooned over this lippie almost two years ago today is the first time I wore it. I LOVE LOVE LOVE IT. Oh and last but not least my PRADA Poeme sunnies (Mister's least favorite in my collection). So that pretty much sums up my day look. 

And kudos to me for not spilling anything on my white shirt because I am KNOWN for that! 

After my errands I came home took a nap and switched it up for the night gig. Again, it's unseasonably warm but I decided to throw on my Sweater from the Prabal Gurung for Target collection with the same jeans and my neon shoes from the same collection with a dark lippie. I went with Boyfriend Stealer also from MAC's Archie collection. Lastly, my pilot bag! I LOVE this bag. I have been rocking pilot bags for about 8 years. You can find them any Army Navy store for roughly $30 cheap and they last forever. 

I seriously doubt SUNDAY's fit will be anything to blog about. It's strictly cleaning and laundry and most importantly football! 

Signing off-

Crystal

Obsession With Lacquer: Transitioning from Acrylic to Natural Nails

I have been a slave to acrylic for way too long! I decided to break the shackles like Django. 

I have always admired women who get a simple mani pedi every week! So I decided no time like the present....

Let me explain. I have been going to the same nail technician for ten years and you all know when you have acrylic you have to be EXTREMELY picky as to who you go to. You don't want your nails looking bumpy and lumpy! I would rather wait a month to get a fill-in than go to a random person. So after I got back from vacation I started my natural nail journey.

 I was sitting in the car one day and looking at my nails that needed a fill-in in the WORSE way! And decided what the hell! No time like the present and I began popping them off (grotesque-I know!!). After that horrid experience I purchased a file, clear nail polish and a nail clipper! That was approximately a month ago! I still have severe dents in my nails and am not putting a lick of color on them until these dents grow out. Then I will start toying with color again.

 This breaks my heart because my nail polish collection is extensive (and they all live in my fridge-JUDGE NOT). Please note the picture below is not even a quarter of the collection-which also includes OPI. 

I just want healthy nail beds . I want to be able to walk into any nail salon and come out with flawless hands. Listen,I know that last sentence is a stretch but you get it.

For the past 4 weeks I have been getting plain Jane manicures. No color just clear nail polish. I am trying to keep it clean and cute! Please see below...

I took the suggestion of someone I know and ordered a clear nail polish named "Quimica Alemana".

Her words verbatim were "it's going to burn like hell for like 15 minutes but it's going to make your nail hard!" Well ladies and gents it's been 4 hours and I feel like I slammed my hands in a door! Now this could be because my nails are so very thin or due to the fact this damn thing has FORMALDAHYDE in it (anything for pretty nails)! I am going to use the nail hardener as directed for a month and let you know my progress! 

I never thought this process would be so trying.I am definitely the type of woman who ALWAYS has her nails done! My hands are looking dry and unloved right about now. But it's all for a greater good! Below are some pics of the way my nails use to be (sniff sniff) 

Signing off-

Crystal

Sex and Spaghetti: Balenciaga SUNNIES

It's no secret that I have an obsession with SUNNIES. With that said let's get right to it! I was scrolling through Instagram (@eyechic_philly) and came across these beauties!!! They are PERFECT. The detailing is amazing! The gradient on the lenses is sick! You can transistion these into in any season! Please note: I am the type of woman that can have 4 pair of black sunglasses and justify why I needed all 4 pair and tell you the different occasions to wear each one! DO NOT DEBATE ME!!! 

Balenciagas give me 70's realness! Studio 54 era! I feel like I should be dancing on table tops with the likes of Michelle Pfeiffer, Diana Ross, Grace Jones and Bianca Jagger. 

Balenciagas give you that glam feel as soon as you slip them on! If you want my opinion every woman should have at least one pair.

I know you are asking yourself "Crystal do you have a pair?" BUT OF COURSE HUNTY!!! I got these vintage babies from EBay (www.ebay.com) for about $99 shipping included!! 

I am seriously debating getting these black beauties. I will keep you posted on whether I will be eating ramen noodles (I kid,I kid)!! 

Signing off-

Crystal

p.s. This reminds me! I have to write a post about shopping on eBay! There is truly an art to that madness.... 

Sex and Spaghetti: Giuseppe Zanotti Boots

HOLD UP! I gagged, I hurled, I cried, dropped my phone and picked it up again when I saw Evelyn Lozada post these Giuseppe Zanotti's! Come imagine with me for a minute... It's late fall (no snow as yet), you are going on a fly a$$ date with your "cinnamon apple" and you come to the car or walk up to the restaurant in these! You have them HOOK, LINE, and SINKER. I was a little too lazy to look up the price but believe me it's a pretty penny! A girl can dream can't she!

Signing off-

Crystal

p.s. SPOTTED Chantal Jackson in these amazing stompers. 

Urban Classics: Timbs

Let's talk about a staple that every New Yorker (sorry I can't talk for any other state) has in their closet.

A PAIR OF TIMBERLAND BOOTS (bka TIMBS) 

Since I can remember these "stompers" ( http://shop.timberland.com/home/index.jsp ) are a must! You can never go wrong with a couple of fresh timbs in your closet (please notice I said a couple). 

Lately I have seen these getting a lot of burn from celebs but please know urban America has been on to these for well over 15 years! A little over 10 years ago Manolo Blahnik (http://www.manoloblahnik.com/ ) came out with the high heeled version.

and more recently ZIGINY (http://www.ziginy.com/ ) reintroduced a newer version of these classic stompers 

which happen to be in my closet (big stupid smile).

I have seen the KARDASHIAN clan rocking these hood favorites (definitely influenced by Kanye)! 

Celeb offspring such as Blue Ivy and North have been spotted in Timbs as well  (adorbs)

They definitely got their swag from their daddies !!! 

I was definitely spotted in TIMBS last winter and more recently on Saturday night at my weekly weekend gig. These are comfy and go with almost anything. Dress them up or dress them down!

If you have any pics of you in your Timbs please send them to me! Or tag me on Instagram @dopelittlewhitegirl 

Signing off-

Crystal 

Let Me Explain: Sex and Spaghetti Segment

So as I was writing this blog and brainstorming one of my friends said to me "Sex and Spaghetti". Now you might say "What the hell is "Sex and Spaghetti" Crystal?" Well when I was a teenager I was hellbent on writing a novel (don't ask me to elaborate please) . I forgot I came up with this awesome title (if I do say so myself). First, I wanted to change the name of my blog but then I thought all of my social media is @DopeLittleWhiteGirl . Secondly, I thought let me name a segment "Sex and Spaghetti"!! Yes, that's it! So now things I am gagging over I will post under "Sex and Spaghetti"! I hope you enjoy these random posts!

Signing Off-

Crystal

Baby Shower Realness

So I just needed to tell you guys (yes all two of you who happen to read my blog) that I just came from the CUTEST baby shower ever! 

The baby shower took place on an amazing rooftop on Riverside Drive overlooking the Hudson River! Amazing drinks and dope deejay and wonderful people. 

The woman of the hour looked AMAZING! Enjoy the pics. 

I am wearing a Charlotte Rouse jacket, H&M tank top, American Eagle jeans, vintage Gucci shoes, Egotistic Egotism clutch and last but not least Ray-Ban SUNNIES! 

Long Lasting Obsession: Sunnies

 Please don't ask me where this obscene obsession derived from because honestly I have no clue!! Oooohhh I am totally lying. When I was about 20 I was working at a long time job (that will remain nameless) and I had a really fly couple of women that worked with me. One of them was a woman named Chanelle (go figure). Let me tell you about Chanelle- she appreciated clothes and accessories and treated all her stuff with extreme care. Most importantly, she had the sickest frame game in the world! We eventually became cool and she told me her friend sold sunglasses! Well kids that was all she wrote. Now ten years later I drool over Sunnies, dream about them, stalk FEDEX AND UPS for days until I finally here them walking up my stairs and snatching my lilttle brown cardboard box out their hands and signing my life away! 

I have never counted how many pair I have (maybe I should) but I definitely not bias toward any one designer. 

A couple of years ago I had a weakness for Fendi Havanas fs5198. I now have them in four different colors (see below) 

Celine has become a fast favorite! Their shadow glasses have been a hit with celebs and designers alike! 

More recently I have become a follower of Prada. All around classics! 

I also have to come to appreciate a good ole pair of Ray-Ban. Fairly inexpensive and classic. You can throw them on with any and everything and look polished. Please note: the first picture in the collage below was a pair of Ray-Ban that was gifted to me 10 years ago!! Still immaculate! 

I won't bombard you with more selfies as the blog matures you will get more familiar with all of my "Framed Beauties".

Signing off-

Crystal