Scattered Week...

 At least this week was not a dull week! I am finally caught up with things and I was abled to gather some beautiful shots I took over the holiday weekend. 

(Above photo)A spontaneous ride to the edge of Brooklyn with my love to watch the scattered skies 

Enjoy!

For the holiday, I stopped by my favorite place in the world.. well one, Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn for a free concert

 Painting by Henri Rousseau at The Museum of Modern Art

Who run the world?

 The American Dream...

More to come...

Curious clue...

Remembering as a child when everything was oh so magical, everything was smaller than you, everything was a curious clue, when soaring was true...

Purple days...

 Yesterday was a disgusting day, it was cold, rainy, dreary but I was desperate to take some photos. I am conditioned into staying indoors because of the workload of the past year; I love this break from it all. Though I did not feel like playing dress up, I just went along with the look. I didn't put on any make up and my hair is fresh out of the shower so I was certainly not in to the mood to look pretty. ...

Furthermore this week has been very interesting. I have gotten plenty of accomplished since I have been out of school. The most imperative goal in my life is to launch another shop for the Black & Olive Jewelry and I did on Big Cartel. Etsy.com did not work for me for some reason however I am going to leave some pieces on Etsy.com. I am very excited about the shop on Big Cartel and I just ordered some new pieces for the season that I hope to share with you soon. Until then please visit my store and tell me what you think, I would love some feedback and suggestions

Blackandolive.BigCartel.com 

Thanks for reading...

Sade

Levi denim jacket ~ Mens Trunk fit sweatshirt ~ Zara faux leather pants ~ Reeboks Freestyle hightops

Golden day...

   Off to a wonderful start of the week, the sun was amazingly golden today! In other words... It felt magical not getting up for school this morning, and the weather made everything just perfect. A part of me wanted to stay in bed all day to make up for the time of stress and headache because of doing so many things at once. Then I thought about Summer 2013; how fast it came and how faster it is going to go. So to be lazy at the moment is not an option... I hope...

Sade

Old news...

So now I have to prove myself. I am finally on summer vacation from school however I still have work to do. I know what I say sounds like old news but I some how feel that the only time I have is now. I must make my move or go hide in a cave somewhere... What am I going to do? I feel like a kid in a candy store...(going mad)

Sade

Underworld...

I am almost at the end of the finish line, school will be on break soon and I can rest. I have been looking forward to a summer that involves me following my dream and doing what I want to do. Not listening to anyone else but my own advice (besides the good ones). I painted this picture in my head on how this summer will be, what will I accomplish. When in truly, you make plans, God laughs at you; so I am hoping that he is on my side this time. I am planning to work on my photography a little, try and teach myself the basics, after all I taught myself the basics with Dreamweaver, Photoshop and other Adobe programs, so therefore I don't mind learning about something that I am moderately falling in love with to challenge my capabilities. It is like entering a new dimension, a world where no one wants to spill his or her secrets or see what is behind door number 1. Thanks for taking this journey with me, I know I haven't reached far however this has helped me find who and where I want to be. I am still struggling with that question but I am closer to figuring it out. 

Location: Hoyt & Schermerhorn in Brooklyn NY

History: Michael Jackson shot the music video "Bad" here.

The movie: Coming to America

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 

and so much more!

Sade

I'm Not a Bum, I'm a Human Being...

Ronald Davis is his name...

Born and raised in New York City, this is the norm. However, when I was a kid, I can remember as if it was yesterday, I told my mother that when I grow up "I am going to buy a home for all the homeless people in the world"... Some dream huh...

Fast forward to today... I guess I became conditioned to seeing these people everyday. It became something that is apart of my life, not once have I looked at these people as "humans" in the sense of consciousness. I think I just felt so bad that I wanted to block them out of my life, but that is wrong. My boyfriend showed me this video some time ago; I sat down and watched it, with tears streaming down my face. This hit home. Because I was reminded on how that little girl felt. She knew that she was going home to her warm bed, her tasty filling dinner and most importantly, the love of a family, but they are not. These people have nothing... anything! It hurts me to know that, something deep inside of me wants to do something, but what? I ask God all the time, "what can I do? Tell me what can I do?" because I don't have anything to give. When I am riding the train, I do whatever it takes to help, but there are so many dishonest panhandlers out there it is hard to differentiate on who is telling the truth. There is no reason for someone to not have a home to go to, a warm bed to sleep on, and a hot cup of soup on a Christmas Eve. No one for any reason should suffer this way. I wish I can talk about this all night but I am truly heart broken to what this world has come to. There are a lot of homeless people in New York City with no discrimination. I've seen couples, women and their babies sleeping on the streets... If that is not wicked then lord I don't know what is.... 

I want to do something, but what?

Thanks for reading

Sade

Narrow ways...

Last night was one of those nights that I could not stop thinking. What are we doing as a people, because we ignore our frustrations. Are you sometimes frustrated? Because I am, let me tell you why. I remember when life with no troubles (childhood) everything was handed to you with will and love. Now it is a struggle, but why? I am a human being, why am I paying to eat, drink water, USE water, space, and health. These are the top essentials we need just to survive everything else ok I’ll pay for. We are conditioned to do what they command without debate. You have the right to receive health care, use running water, and at least shelter. No one should be homeless, or deprived from the basics. I don't expect it be given all but at least enough to survive... The world is becoming too narrow....

Just rambling thoughts...

2 more weeks left of school, sorry I haven't been able to post however I will be all yours this summer! It  will be an adventure!

Thanks for reading!

Sade

Straight Signals...

 So much have been going on that I don't know if I am walking backwards or forward. The end is near... of school that is, so for the past couple of weeks I could not taken any photos or blog, can I be totally honest?, I felt depressed! Photography is just a hobby of mine; I never thought I would of take so much interest in such beauty, it is the greatest invention, and the great escape. I can look at them over and over again and all take me back to a special place where ever or what ever that is. It is blissful to actually have something you did not know you love to do so much just wordlessly slip into your hands. I just want more and more of it, I find myself everyday just looking for beauty, love, and appreciation. He gives us everything we need to indulge in every moment...

Thanks for reading

Sade

Warp...

Location

23rd street NYC

Bad Girls (Verdine version)...

 The song of the summer for me, even though the season has not started - Bad girls (Verdine version) by Solange is on constant rotation to the point that I want to live through the friggin song. These past couple of days were a blur, it is the last couple of weeks of school and I truly am stressed.... So when you hear on the news that some crazy black girl is running around the streets butt naked, jumping for joy, screaming "ITS FRIGGIN OVER"... don't panic, it's just me.... school had just let out for summer

Another shoot with Herbert Alvarado 

Zara faux leather biker jacket ~ Men's Tommy Hilfiger shirt ~ Levi's shorts ~ Steve Madden shoes

*Watch Solange Sing Bad Girls in Black cab sessions *

27 years ago...

 27 years ago, he gave me life.... and I am loving every minute of it! Thank you...

Transport...

Around the way...

 We finally hit 80 degrees in New York and I just could not help myself! I needed to feel that quick stinging sensation that causes a spread of goosebumps across your body. Even though it is too early for tank tops, who cares?! This burn-out crop top from Forever 21 was perfect and the color is great for this season. I have never owned a white bottom piece in my life, only because I travel on the subways often, and it is hard to keep white clean with New York's dirty stations and trains (or even from walking down the street, anything can happen!). However, this year is different, I randomly bought this white high-wasited denim jeans from American Apparel and it fits divine! 

Happy Saturday...

Happy Saturday!

Rambling the clutter...

 How much information are we allowed to take in before we lose it? Before education was not so imperative... what did people do then? We, of course, learned from our environment, Mother Nature was our teacher. Study shows that students today spend way more of their time on Homework than on anything else... really? If that is the case... where is my time machine?...  All this work deprives you from creativity, from being yourself and it clutters your mind. Granted, yes some of the information will help in the long run but I highly doubt Physical Education (that is just one mentioned course, Let not talk about Philosophy! oh no...) will. I live in the United States... where everyone is considered "obese". So why am I taking this again?

Something isn't adding up here...

Long way to go...

 For the past couple of months a good friend of mine and me have been planning to do a mini shoot for his portfolio. Being that we have school and "had" jobs it became too difficult. Spring Break allowed us to at least work for a day so I can't wait to share his work with you... His photos, my edit...

The outfit here is very simple. I bought the African print inspired top from the Afro Punk Festival in Brooklyn and the tights are American Apparel. The shoes are from Steve Madden.

Today is the first day back to class, you know after Spring Break that is when the real damn work begins. I am not looking forward to school right now especially since I recently found out that I have to stay an extra semester for only TWO! classes. So I am taking two classes in the Fall and two classes in the Spring (Next friggin year). I am going to try and talk myself out of this because I am sick and tired of school. I am tired of paying money that I do not have. Yes, school is imperative, however at the end of the day, it is a business. They have to make their money too, and I am tired of giving them money I don't have. I don't want to take out more loans... So it looks like I am going to have a long year.