Salif Keita - "Africa"

This song always reminds me of gatherings with my family, all of them.
A gathering would never go by without this song playing on repeat.
It brings back a lot of childhood memories... very beautiful memories!

I have so many songs that remind me of certain things, people, places - good and bad.
This is one of the very good ones, enjoy it!





I LOVE AFRICA and I'm proud to be an African!



Love
Pearl

The ALL WHITE Red Pepper Xmas party

So besides being a TV and Radio presenter, I also work as a Content Producer for Sistahood at Red Pepper Pictures - amazing job this is! We always have our annual Christmas party and of course I look forward to it every single year. Not because of the food - well that's one of the reasons (lol), but also because our parties are always themed! I am crazy about themed parties!! This just gives me a chance to dress up, have fun with the outfits and I also look forward to seeing what everyone else will be wearing.

We had a Cowboy/Cowgirl theme 2 years ago and that was pretty exciting. I wish I had pics but I can't find them anywhere... ok, I honestly haven't really looked.

But let's focus on this year. The theme was 'all white' and yes even thought I love wearing black so much, I was excited to be wearing white... ALL WHITE!
See? Themed parties also get you out of your comfort zone, you wear clothes you wouldn't normally wear. So off I went and raided my wardrobe and guess what I found? A long white skirt and a white top! :)

Here are some of the pics that we took on the day. I won't explain what's happening on each and every one of them. A picture is worth a thousand words remember?





































I had so much fun!!
We were there, did what we needed to do and left!
Now all we have are beautiful memories!!
Til next year! :)


Lots of love
Pearl

Why do I LOVE BLACK?

So often people ask me why I wear a lot of black clothes. It's actually become a very annoying question because I feel the need to explain myself all the time, like I'm doing something wrong or like they have a problem with me loving the colour.
For the last time, this is why.



I really have no idea where my obsession with this colour began and it honestly is just that - an obsession!
I am drawn to black clothing and I love the looks and styles I'm able to create with this colour.
Besides the slimming factor (that I think every woman loves), I just feel really amazing in black and that's what matters to me. I do obviously wear other colours and with colour blocking in season, you're sure to catch me looking like a smarties box, but you can never go wrong with black ... It's very classy! Even when I'm not full on black, I at least have to have one black item on. When I do sometimes go all black, I'd try a piece of colourful accesory or shoes.
Geez, is this me trying to explain myself? I really shouldn't be explaining myself.
And I don't think anyone should have to explain their style or preference too. If people don't get it, they don't.. Thing is, they don't have to get it.

It's your style after all...


Love yourself
Pearl

Destiny's Child - Happy Face

This song is an instant pick-me-up for me! I listen to it a lot before I start my day and sometimes when it's about to end. It helps when you sing along to it as well.
So I have copied the lyrics below, just for you!!
It's off Destiny Child's Survivor album. So so so good!!

Ah-ah,
Ah ah-ah,
Ah ah-ah-ah,
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
I woke up this morning,
The sunshine was shining
I put on my happy face
I'm living, I'm able,
I'm breathing, I'm grateful
To put on my happy face

Woke up and realized
This world's not
So bad after all
Looked at it through
A child's eyes, and
I saw these beautiful
Things that you
Never think about
Like the ocean, moonlight,
Stars and clouds
It's amazing how
We don't appreciate
Our blessings
There's plenty of people
Who don't like me
But there's ten times more
Who love me and
I love myself
Sometimes, it gets tough,
It gets tough
But I can't give up,
Can't give up
Just take a deep breath,
Close my eyes
Feel the love and
Give a smile

I woke up this morning,
The sunshine was shining
I put on my happy face
I'm living, I'm able,
I'm breathing, I'm grateful
To put on my happy face

I woke up this morning,
The sunshine was shining
I put on my happy face
I'm living, I'm able,
I'm breathing, I'm grateful
To put on my happy face

It's me,
I just wanna be happy
Uh, just be happy, uh,
Just be happy
Today is the day
I am willing to say
I will put all the
Past behind me,
No more enemies
Ready 'cause
(Ready 'cause)
I'm living in this world
(Lving in this world)
I wanna make a change
(Wanna make a change)
Gonna make a change
(Gonna make a change)
Put on my happy face

I woke up this morning,
The sunshine was shining
I put on my happy face
I'm living, I'm able,
I'm breathing, I'm grateful
To put on my happy face

I woke up this morning,
The sunshine was shining
I put on my happy face
I'm living, I'm able,
I'm breathing, I'm grateful
To put on my happy face

Everything's gonna be all right,
Everything's gonna be okay
Everything's gonna be all right,
Everything's gonna be okay
Gonna be all right,
Everything's gonna be all right
Everything's gonna be all right,
Everything's gonna be okay
Gonna be all right,
Everything's gonna be all right
Everything's gonna be all right,
Everything's gonna be okay
Gonna be all right,
Everything's gonna be all right
Everything's gonna be all right,
Everything's gonna be okay

I woke up this morning,
The sunshine was shining
I put on my happy face
I'm living, I'm able,
I'm breathing, I'm grateful
To put on my happy face

I woke up this morning,
The sunshine was shining
I put on my happy face
I'm living, I'm able,
I'm breathing, I'm grateful
To put on my happy face

I woke up this morning
With a happy face
I'm flying, I'm flying,
I'm flying, I'm flying
I'm flying, I'm flying,
I'm flying, I'm flying
I'm flying, I'm flying,
I'm flying, I'm flying
Flying, flying


Happy singing!!!

Love Pearl