Remembering Aaliyah 1979-2001

Twelve years ago today the world lost an entertainer, a sister, daughter, and friend to so many. Aaliyah enroute home after filming her last video "Rock the Boat" lost her life in a plane crash along with eight other beloved people whom worked with her. While many remember Aaliyah for her undeniable beauty we here at Miss Merli In NYC choose to remember her as a beacon of light. A young person who set a precedence for not allowing your integrity to be affected by this world for fame or fortune. Her legacy continues on because she allowed her beauty from within to penetrate peoples lives. She showed that constant hard work always prevails no matter the circumstances and through it all keep your loved ones close because when its all said and done they are all you have. Twelve years later not only does her family remember but an industry, a generation, the world remembers the beautiful soul that was Aaliyah. Miss You.

           

           

              

Mariah Carey & OPI Yes and Yes!

So I don't think it's news to anyone but I for one am very excited to reiterate that Mariah Carey and OPI are collaborating to create two collections first one set to be released in January of 2013. It is right on tap with when American Idol will be making its comeback to television with MC at the judging panel as well. My goodness, when it rains it pours for the mother of two. No more info is available at this time but as my sister in astrological sign (Aries) I know that the collection will surely be Fire! Bright and sultry like her personality I'm sure she will not disappoint. What names do you think they will be called? I'm thinking along the lines of some of her greatest hit titles, Butterfly ( a pearlized pinkish white color),  Rainbow ( chunky butterfly pieces in different colors) and may a little Honey ( a golden yellow color). Ooooh I can't wait!

Courtesy of rnbmusicblog.com

                                               I can see it now Grammy Gold for OPI                          courtesy of google images

Happy Birthday Whitney!

Couldn't let this day go by without acknowledging the birthday of a legend that is no longer with us, Whitney Houston would've been forty nine years old today. To honor her I just wanted to share my all time favorite picture of her, along with a video of fellow castmates from the highly anticipated movie "Sparkle", singing two versions of Happy Birthday. Missing you like crazy Whitney and happy birthday may you continually rest in eternal peace.

                                                                                                           Courtesy of VibeVixen.com

Willow Smith Whips Her Style Back & Forth

Did you see Willow Smith on the BET Awards red carpet, her very eclectic choice in fashion as well as her newly shaven head?  She is truly living up to her break out song "Whip My Hair". Some say her parents Will and Jada have allowed for her to go too far, while others believe a youth should be able to freely express themselves. What's my take? Well I'm on the fence. Mostly because I grew up with a mom who always said " You're not going outside looking any kind of way because you're a reflection of me".  On the flip side I do believe fashion freedom is very much apart of growing up, and exercising true confidence in ones self. When it comes to hair my motto is this "Hair grows back, so get over it".   What do you think of her style?