Halloween is a silly azz holiday.  I haven’t dressed up in years but put the effort in to be the best darn pirate I could be this time around.  I know that this is supposed to be a kid’s holiday, but 30+thousand grown adults showed up for the Halloween Street party on Church Street this year.

This was the funniest costume I saw!!  Do you see the bills on his utility belt?!?!?!?

There were a lot of Jokers out there this night, but Ivan was in character the entire time.  He was sooo scary!!!

I won the office costume contest too!  YAYY!!!

Crop leather motorcycle jacket ($198) from VS

Motorcycle Jacket ($159) From VS
Yes, I noticed I posted two VERY similar jackets…but I like em’ both.

{VERSATILE! }Wrap Shawl from ShopBarbara ($36.00)
This is a GREAT substitute for the DKNY Version (For $195+) here

Betsey Johnson Legwarmers ($40.00) from FredFlare.com
These look like fun

Bedford Ave Scarf ($16) from fredflare.com

Marissa Fit wide Leg Pants ($29) from VS
I’ve been in DIRE need of a pair of black pants…these may be just right.

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I’m feeling this little turtleneck dress from Alloy.com.  At $39.50, I think it’s worth it.  Oh, and you NEED the belt too ($16.50)

This shirt from Victoria’s Secret is different.   I’m digging the sleeves on this one ($48.00)

Here’s another selection from Victoria’s secret.  A little pricey at $88.00 (and I’m not 100% on the front pockets), but I think it’s secccssy.

These would be great for skinny jeans.  Victoria’s secret is also giving 20% off BOOTS right now (coupon code 20BOOTS)…. Oh sweet baby Jesus!

I tried these on during my trip to Miami last month and was in love.  VS is giving em at 20% off right now! (Regular $149)

This Quontum Tie Tabard Dress would be a perfect compliment to a pair of sassy pumps or booties…$83.70. (The tie can go to the back too)

Forever21.com Cardigan.  (Great for the cold climate in my office) $27.80

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With all of the social networking/photo sharing/blogging/micro-blogging/video-sharing  onine platforms out there, are you worried that people (possibly you) are over-exposed to the public these days?

We all have to admit, the advances in the internet have changed the world.  We can communicate with people anywhere, we can see and learn about things we’ve never seen before, and we can make friends with people we may never meet in ‘the real world’.  But on the dark side, some of us leave ourselves open to cyberstalking (which can easily spill over to  real-life stalking), discrimination, and personal turmoil.

Run a Google search on your screen-name or email address and you’ll see just how OPEN you really are.

Scenario #1
You apply for a job at xyz ,Inc.  Your resume includes your email address.  All your potential employer has to do is check on Google/myspace/facebook (And believe me, they LOVE to do it) and they’ll see whatever you’ve got posted on the net.  There’s nothing to stop this potential employer from judging you based off your profile, your personal thoughts, and your pictures (which could cost you a perfect opportunity at xyz, inc.).

Scenario #2
You work for xyz, inc and had a bad day at work.  First thing you do is get home and complain about it on your blog.  The page gets lots of hits and the following week,  you get FIRED for bringing bad publicity to your company.  Think it didn’t happen?  Ask the bloggers from dooce.com and ninetyninezeros,  and they’ll let you know, it’s DEFINITELY possible.

Scenario #3
You never know what type of person you’re going to be when  you ‘grow up’ and those wild photos you’ve got online may come back to bite you harder than you could ever imagine.  What if Obama had a MySpae page pack in his wild and crazy years of youth (that’s if MySpace had existed back then).  He already admitted that he experimented with lots of things and partied hard…if those photos were available on the web, he’d be screwed (and so would America right now)!

The internet has turned me on to a lot of new opportunities and hobbies that wouldn’t have been available to me had some of the sites mentioned above not existed.  I learned php and a lot of Photoshop skills through a friend (which I’ve never met in person) online, I’ve advertised my talents and obtained a lot of work through my online profiles, I’ve also made friends with wonderful people of many backgrounds, cultures, and talents.

We just have to be smarter about what we post online guys.  You have no idea who’s out there watching.   Here are a few tips to help protect you (most are from the old goat trail)….

1. Remember that personal details about your lifestyle, habits, and haunts can be used by stalkers who don’t like the opinions expressed on your blog, and wish to harm you physically.
2. Refrain from posting personal info (such as place of employment, home address, full names, etc.)
3. Remember that personal details can be easily misinterpreted and used against you.
4. Personal details about your family can lead to endangering family members.
5. Personal details, from a teenage girl for example, can entice male perverts and kidnappers to try to seduce the young female blogger into meeting them in some dark part of town.
6. Try to be as anonymouse as possible when you’re online blogging about your personal life.
7. Buy Whois Protection on every domain name that you buy

You can can still have a very interesting blog without divulging all of your personal life on the net.  I’ve read several (like, Maddox, listentoleon, and thebruthacode) who have continualy remained entertaining without me knowing much about the writer. Also, instead of blogging about your personal life, pick one topic that you’re passionate about and stick with it.  I’ve seen several OUTSTANDING blogs that are just about cooking, fashion, current events, or even photography which generate PLENTY of hits.

Be careful out there! (I guess I need to take my own advise huh?)

Hi everybody!  It’s me!  Thalie! LOL, I felt pretty cute today.  What’d you wear today?  Send me the photo / link and I’ll post ya later!  (nathalie407@yahoo.com)

As you can see, the color was applied carefully,  evenly, just straight flawless (except for the split ends)! I even blow dried it afterwards by HAND.

Just look at it flowing in the wind!!!

So after all of that hard work with ALL her hair, guess what she paid me?

A whole two dollars! Now, what am I supposed to do with that Deena? You’re lucky you’re my sister, I would have cut all your hair off and burned it!  I guess this abuse comes with being sisters.  I’ll get you back soon!

You know I love you sis, I’d do anything for ya.

You’d think we had something better to do with bananas!

This reminded me a little of something Rhianna would wear. Probably rock it out with those signature heavy bangs she likes. Do the yellow shoes match? NO, but they’re an added pop of color, and I like yellow so THERE!

I saw Garcelle wearing this on Concreteloop.com and fell in LOVE. Too bad the dress is over $400.00 bucks! A girl can dream though can’t she?

I need help! What do I wear on my birthday!?!?!?