Well, I have been very caught up these past couple of weekends with various "crappola" and haven't had the time to post as much as I would like. So, I have created a new category: Weekend Overload! Every Friday, I will give you a big post full of stuff to tie you over for the weekend. Its gonna be the usually fashion filled post that includes a "look" that I am feeling, but also a link or two to a blog/site for you to visit AND a musical sample/suggestion to keep you company through the weekend. Therefore, let me break a bottle of champagne on my computer screen and consider this category open!

WEEKEND LOOK

Yep, it has been really cool here in Memphis! I am in the mood for boots and thermals, sans jackets. I put this look together, because I think its the perfect fall transitioning into winter look. I have had the thermal bookmarked for over a month, so it was time for me to release it to you, my lovely readers! The boots are to die for!

Counter clockwise: Old Navy Skinny Jeans, $36.50, Old Navy; STEVEN "Luciah" tall boot, $229, Macy's; Ellen Tracy "Hanna" tote, $398, Macy's; Gold Hoop earrings; E.vil Paparazzi thermal, $92, Girlshop

***I love those boots!

WEEKEND LINK

STEAL STYLE

Forget what you have heard or read, the best place to go to try and dublicate your favorite celebs style is no other than Steal Style! It's one of my daily reads. The lovely Angel will give you the ultimate heads up on how and where to duplicate a look you have seen on the back of the style mavens on the red carpet, plus Angel gives you cheaper alternatives that are REALLY identical to the celebs look without breaking your wallet! Love her!

While there, you will also have the opportunity to read some really great post about the history/ news of former and current african american fashionistas such as models, actresses, singers, and socialites. 

MUSIC DOSE

Well, I am a huge music fan! When I am not drooling over the latest fashion trends and kicking back watching my favorite NFL and NBA teams and players, I am drowning myself in music.

I am sucker for a scrumptious piece of dark chocolate that can sing me into a diabetic coma. One man that is at the top of my list of crooners is Tyrese. I have loved him and his voice ever since he was on the back of a bus hocking my beverage of choice; Coca-Cola!

Well, Tyrese is about to come out with a new double CD called "Alter Ego" on December 5th. One album is going to consist of all R&B songs, which made me fall in love with him in the first place. The second CD, however, will be an all rap album that will introduce the public to his rap persona Black Ty. The first single is called "One" and it definitely feels like the wonderful Tyrese that I love. You can listen to it here or here. I have had it on repeat all day!

I must admit that I am interested in hearing some samples of his rap music, but the new single definitely has me hooked on him, again! Plus, Tyrese is currently on tour and the dates and locations are below:

10/27 - Columbia, MO - The Blue Note
10/29 - Denver, CO - The Paladium Night Club
11/2 - Baton Rouge, LA - The Great Hall
11/3 - Spartanburg, SC - Club Liquid
11/5 - Atlanta, GA - South Beach Bistro & Bar
11/9 - Sacramento, CA - Avalon Nightclub
11/17 - Ventura, CA - Majestic Ventura Theatre
11/18 - Phoenix, AZ - Celebrity Theatre
11/19 - Las Vegas, NV - Empire Ballroom
11/25 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues San Diego
11/27 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues Anaheim
11/30 - Highland, CA - San Manuel Casino
12/2 - West Hollywood, CA - House Of Blues Sunset Strip

Unfortunately, Memphis is not on the list, but I will survive! Check out Tyrese's MySpace page here!

Well, I hope that help holds you up nicely! See ya Monday!

Stay Stylish!