The blog of dottiebhttp://www.dottieblive.com/iamdottieb/en-US2010-07-29T20:34:42ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Throwback Thursdayhttp://www.dottieblive.com/iamdottieb/2010/7/15/throwback-thursday.htmldottieb2010-07-15T17:49:33ZMyTunes musical youthPass the dutchie pon the lefthand side...yes!! Timeless, classic reggae...from a bunch of kids no less! This song was perfect. Political message? Check. Dope reggae beat? Check. Hook that you can't get out of your head? Check. Makes me want to chill out poolside with a Corona...c'mon on weekend and get here already!

-dottieb

]]>30 Before 30 (1 of 30) Twitter Me Thishttp://www.dottieblive.com/iamdottieb/2010/7/9/30-before-30-1-of-30-twitter-me-this.htmldottieb2010-07-09T13:37:21Z30 Before 30

I started a Twitter account about a year ago and until this week I've only tweeted once. (I know, I know, it's pitiful...) I've completely avoided Facebook and Twitter for the very reason I wanted to sign up in the first place...to keep in touch with people! I don't know... I feel like there's too much pressure to say something clever, funny, or really meaningful. I just never wanted to be that person that talks about what they ate for breakfast, or quotes Bible scriptures. Somehow my fear of sounding lame has turned me into a virtual anti-socialite. And that's the exact opposite of what I want. I really want to catch up with old friends and make some new ones in the process.

So here it is, number 1 on my list of 30 Things to Do Before I Turn 30. I'm going to Tweet my heart out. Follow me on Twitter @dottieblive and let's spark up a convo...P.S. please don't be afraid to tell me if my tweets are lame.

-dottieb

]]>30 Things To Do Before I Turn 30http://www.dottieblive.com/iamdottieb/2010/7/7/30-things-to-do-before-i-turn-30.htmldottieb2010-07-08T02:58:02ZIt's hard to believe my 30th birthday is coming up really soon (October 18th, for those of you who care to start buying gifts early..hint, hint). I'm not trippin on some "I don't wanna be 30" or "I'm getting old" bullshit. I'm really grateful to have seen thirty years and I hope to see another thirty, and another. But there is one thing I'm bothered by...my lack of personal fulfillment. I just don't feel like I've accomplished the things that I've wanted to. I feel like my life has been leading me instead of me leading my life. Day in and day out it's the same routine and that's what's getting old, not me.

Life is short and I'm so ready to live...so I've compiled a list of thirty things to accomplish before I turn 30. It's my own personal bucket list, only without the I-have-to-do-this-before-I-die sentiment. There's nothing epic or life-changing...I don't know would you say starting a band is epic? Or posting a youtube video is life-changing? Who knows, maybe it's more of a self-indulgent to-do list? Whatever the case, I'll be sharing it as it happens. Stay tuned.

-dottieb

]]>Janelle Monaehttp://www.dottieblive.com/iamdottieb/2010/6/15/janelle-monae.htmldottieb2010-06-15T12:57:37ZMyTunesJanelle Monae is mesmerizing, amazingly soulful, original, inspiring, and awesome!! I love this video, James Brown would be proud.

]]>Simple & Chichttp://www.dottieblive.com/iamdottieb/2010/5/29/simple-chic.htmldottieb2010-05-29T12:38:09Z

Simple & Chic by dottieb featuring Splendid tops

Black Jersey V-Neck Tee, Splendid, size: S
63 GBP - liberty.co.uk
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Shop Twisted Heart Natalie Pants in White Linen
$150 - sidestreetboutique.com
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Lio Suede Mary Jane Flats in Noir
$290 - shopzoeonline.com
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Marc Jacobs Oversized Black Sunglasses
$257 - asos.com
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Jackie Kennedy Onassis
limelife.com

]]>Forgetting Katy Perryhttp://www.dottieblive.com/iamdottieb/2010/5/13/forgetting-katy-perry.htmldottieb2010-05-13T21:08:51Z

Travie McCoy's been making his rounds promoting his upcoming solo album Lazarus and a mixtape he's going to drop titled Forgetting Katy Perry. Damn that's dope...HE'S dope!!. I mean the fact that he can see the irony (oh the irony!! I mean c'mon son!! you can't make this shit up!) and take advantage of the opportunity is awesome. I'm sure he wasn't laughing back then but it speaks volumes about his character that he's not holding a grudge or giving off any negative vibes.

Check out his interview for Complex magazine, click here. Travie if by chance you're reading my little blog, please get at me!

]]>Street Stylehttp://www.dottieblive.com/iamdottieb/2010/5/11/street-style.htmldottieb2010-05-11T20:56:01ZThere's nothing better than browsing through tons of photos of real people with real style. Here's some of my favorite sites to visit for street style.

Photo credit: Streetpeeper.com

Lucky Magazine

Style Arena

The Cool Hunter

]]>Usher feat will.i.amhttp://www.dottieblive.com/iamdottieb/2010/4/27/usher-feat-william.htmldottieb2010-04-28T00:35:40ZMyTunes Oh my gosh baltimore club music dj class kanye west maryland

will.i.am killled it with this one!! I love how he took the Baltimore house flow and freaked it the way he did...we been rockin like this for years!! There's not too much on youtube that really does Baltimore house justice, but this video comes pretty close...at least you can hear what it's all about..big up to Bmore..finally

More house music...

]]>Nature Chichttp://www.dottieblive.com/iamdottieb/2010/4/25/nature-chic.htmldottieb2010-04-25T15:06:09Z

Nature Chic by dottieb featuring Old Navy bags

Items in this set:
Forever21.com - Military Looks - 1075414958, $33
Faux-Leather Shoulder Bag, $25
Zipper Satchel, $25
Old Navy Womens Faux-Leather Crossbody Bags, $25
Braided Strap Handbag, $20

]]>Madonnahttp://www.dottieblive.com/iamdottieb/2010/4/21/madonna.htmldottieb2010-04-21T20:18:32ZMTV Video Music Awards MyTunesLast night's episode of Glee made me re-appreciate Madonna's Vogue. I love that song...even more so the 1990 VMA performance she rocked to that tune is absolutely classic (and in my opinion the best one to date). So naturally I turn to YouTube because someone else in the world has posted it for others to reminisce and enjoy, right? Well, I thought so until video after video I'm hit with this nonsense....every video posted WMG has disabled the audio...Fucking Warner bullshit.

-dottieb

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