Treasures from Etsy

What would we do without Etsy? This website has saved my penniless soul on many occasions. Finding unique handcrafted accessories is what my bourgeois spirit thrives off of.  Getting them on the cheap can only be described as a blessing from the high high heavens.

So when I find my little Etsy treasures, I'm compelled to hold them like secrets close to my heart but I won't do you like that.

In my new 'Treasures from Etsy' series, I will share my great finds with you, my fellow DBBers

First up is Los Angeles based ZahavBlue: click on the name below to go directly to their page to see more items and full profile

ZahavBlue - "Zahav Blue was founded in 2005 by a French fashion designer living in California. Made of vividly colored semi-precious stones, gemstones, gold filled, sterling silver, pewter, copper, wrap silk thread and ribbon; her pieces tell tales of poetry, travel and a longing for all things beautiful."


 Some of their pieces are on the pricier side, but if you are into spiritually inspired jewelry I think you'll appreciate some of the bracelets and earrings that are in the $30 range. 

The 'Prosperity: Good Luck' Bracelet $18

** If any of my readers are fab Etsy sellers or know of any, please contact me in the comments section and I'll be happy to feature you next**

Free Music!

If any of you are fans of The Dream or just free music in general, here's a link to the singer's free internet album released yesterday as announced on his twitter page ( @MrTeriusNash)

The Dream's Latest Album Cover

The album, titled '1977' has 11 tracks which includes the standout "Wake Me When It's Over"

This latest effort from the self-proclaimed "Love King" also includes guest appearances from (not so) Big Sean, Pharrell Williams and an introduction to his new protege Casha (might this be the same Casha that was on Yung Berg's single "The Business" a few years back? Hmmmm)

To get your free download click the link below:
http://radiokillarecords.com/
Oh, and hurry! Apparently Def Jam records is not feeling Mr. Radio Killa's generosity. He said that they are trying to shut it down... 

Mid-Day Dance Break

...because you all know we need one.

Hope everyone reading this is having a great day. Let's all get down with our bad selves just because it's Wednesday! Do we need any other reason to celebrate?...Nope. Don't think so.

Check back for more posts this evening! :)

Smooth Groove

I love older men... especially ones with salt & pepper beards. They are my weakness.

My secret code name for attractive bearded older fellas is 'Smooth Groove.'

Damn Boy!...I mean, Sir

Please understand that not all older men that can grow facial hair are worthy of the Smooth Groove title. No. It takes much more than just being an old man with facial hair.

Being a smooth groove doesn't also mean that you have to have a beard (although, a well groomed beard is an advantage in my book)

It's all about the way one carries himself; like a majestic master of the universe. He's well versed in the art that is life because he's lived it. He's mellow and a good listener. He can suggest the perfect wine for dinner and can wear the hell out of a linen shirt.

His taste is refined and his passport is well stamped.

So I raise this glass of light pinot noir while listening to the enchanting sounds of Phyllis Hyman and I salute you Mr. Smooth Groove.

Faux Minx Fetish

We're all familiar with Minx nails... adorned by everyone from Beyonce to Keri Hilson and Rihanna. Maybe even you if you were on top of your nail trend game a couple of years ago (Pin a rose on your nose *rolls eyes*)

Like any other product loving girly girl (and deranged pop culture groupie) I sashayed down to this exclusive nail salon to get my nails Minx-tafied... because I couldn't live another day until my nails were solid gold! Well when that receptionist told me that it would cost $75 my whole dead broke life flashed before my eyes. 

So with my hopes and dreams of solid gold glory crushed, I went back to old faithful... Sally Hansen. 

It can pretty much be counted on that whenever there is a popular high-end nail trend, Sally Hansen isn't too far behind with a more affordable version.

I adore the Sally Hansen Salon Effects strips. They have a lot of the cool colors and graphics that are offered by Minx at a fraction of the price. 

You have to take your time and make sure you place the adhesives on your nails neatly, but after the first two or three times, you'll become a pro. They also last for about 5-7 without any chipping (10 if you're a mannequin)

My hand with the "Kitty" design

Shop your local Target or Rite-Aid for your Dead Broke Bourgeois fab nail experience.

Or check it out for yourself here... 

We're Back On Twitter!

@DeadBrokeBourge

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'Scrawberry'...

I'll never forgive myself for laughing so hard when Charlamagne from the Power 105 morning show in New York called her "the face of the young struggle" to her face!


Maybe posting this video and saying that she's actually a decent rapper will keep me from having a seat next to his in Hell... *fingers crossed*