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Rolling Papers.

Wiz Khalifa (@RealWizKhalifa) drops his album March 29th titled 'Rolling Papers'. Check out the album cover. What do yal think?



I'm excited to hear the album... Cover looks dope if you ask me!

Shampalove.com

Stumbled upon this site that based out of Amsterdam, I believe. The website isn't completely in english and the prices are all in Euros! They have several pieces that are dope. I really dig this strand of fashion that is one of many thriving internationally. Fashion is so complex and universal there are so many avenues to gain inspiration from. Enlightening.

'Poppinista Approved' selection.
Here's a look at some of my fav pieces.






Vist www.Shampalove.com for access to their Lookbook, Blog, and Online Store!!! ♡

POPPiNiSTA APPROVED. DOPE QUALiTY.

I miss this feeling.

ICYtheARTIST.

Check out this blog I found today after @ICYtheARTIST added me on Twitter!

ICYtheARTIST.com


She seems pretty dope and has POPPiNiSTA APPROVED style. Icy blogs about music, fashion, style, her endeavors as a young entrepreneur, and more. Gotta appreciate fellow bad ones! *tips hat*


**Want to be featured on Bella-Essence? Contact me with your blog information and you could be next!

One For Paper, Two For The Money.

Lately I've been mildly annoyed with Keri Hilson -- she wears my name out ;) -- but I'm feelin this track. Check it out! It's called Buy You (Remix) and features J.Cole and Lil Kim.

Relay For Life!

Relay For Life is coming to Howard University!


The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease.

April 15th, 2011 at Greene Stadium located on Howard University’s Campus, people will camp out and take turns walking or running around a track or path. There will be food friends, and entertainment, and an opportunity to perform community service while also having fun! Anyone can participate in Relay For Life so feel free to invite your friends!

Relay For Life is especially important to me being that I am personally a Cancer survivor of 9 years! At the age of 12 I was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, a rare form of childhood cancer that, until my diagnosis, had only been discovered in children ages 4 or younger. Of those children, the survival rate was slim to none, so Doctor’s were unsure of the success the treatments would provide for me in curing the disease from my body. After several rounds of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, as well as two major operations – one resulting in the removal of my left kidney – I was pronounced cured!

The cost of registration is $10 which is paid online at the time of registration, which is automatically placed in the team’s fundraising account. This money goes towards our fundraising goal and will be donated to the American Cancer Society in order to make advancements in Cancer research and improving the lives of those who are currently battling Cancer personally or someone in their family. After registering, you can obtain additional donations or sponsors to continue to raise funds and awareness of our mission if you choose to do so.

To join Carrie Lofton's Relay For Life Team, please visit www.RelayHu.org. Click SIGN UP at the top of the page followed by clicking the JOIN A TEAM blue button that you will see on the Sign Up page. The team name is Carrie Lofton's Relay For Life Team. After searching the team name, it will appear on the page and you can click JOIN in purple letters on the right hand side of the page.

For more information, please contact Carrie directly at carrielofton@aol.com.

Thank you for all of your support!

Busy Bee.

Hello, hello!

I've been so busy for the past few weeks I haven't had time to blog about a few topics I've been reflecting on!

Quick Carrie Update: ➜
Life has been so fulfilling lately. I've been very busy and opportunities are knocking at every door!

❤ Fashion week was AMAZING! I've typed up a post to give you all the inside scoop on my behind the scenes work and now all I need to do is upload the pics! Look forward to that...
❤ Also, I was selected for second round interviews with Brown-Forman, a spirits, wine, and adult beverage company! =P Their brands include Jack Daniels, Korbel Champagne, Southern Comfort, and Finlandia Vodka to name a few. Very impressive company and I am very thrilled to travel to Louisville, Kentucky for this opportunity! Keep sending the prayers up--GOD IS GOOD and he will provide!
❤ Springfest Fashion Show is coming up! Super excited to do the show again this year after having such a blast last year!!!

Special Shoutout to my sister Brea (@BreazyFBabeh)... She told me to check out this sick fashion site called Lookbook.nu. It's a fashion collection of users all over the world who post really cool pics of themselves wearing fashionable apparel. Viewers can click on each picture so the poster can get 'HYPE's' when they view pics they like. Click the widget below to check it out!

It's really dope and def POPPINISTA APPROVED.

gotta luvv WSHH

This is Babi Mac rapping her single Proved Dat. Yes, you heard me right. Rapping. She has a spunky attitude and is very in your face about being so tough in the game all while being a white girl... hrmm. Wonder what her future holds...

How do yal feel about Babi Mac's new single?



If I know anything it's the outfits in this video were horrible! Where is she going in that silver pointy shoe / footless legging look?
*confused*

I'd like THESE for Valentine's Day, please!

Air Jordan V Retro Premio Bin 23

POPPiNiSTA APPROVED.


They're released February 18th, 2011 and are sure to sell out almost instantly! These are an excellently designed sneaker. I'd love to rock a pair!

--FreshnessMag.com

Music. Money. Magnums.

Download Travis Porter's new mixtape 'Music. Money. Magnums.' HERE!

My BB Shadae from Atlanta told me to download it and I'm pretty satisfied. It's the usual Travis Porter feel... crazy talk about Atlanta, Strip clubs, and throwing money but all to some pretty dope beats. Check it out, party people. You can catch me twerking to one of these tracks on top of a table in the near future =P