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Journalist Bae | Fashion Do’s & Don’ts

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The 2020 decade is special era. Deemed “The Twenties” which you will never again experience. As we transition to 2024, there are a few fashion do’s and don’ts’ specifically for women. Let’s get into it…

DO: Monochromatic Schemes

We see Rihanna do this all Red outfit and it’s fabulous. (via Super Bowl) It just makes most outfits super classy.

DON’T: Hand Imprints

Beyonce already “renaissance’ed” it. Thank you very much. Let’s stop trying to replicate.

DO: Modesty

Showing your butt is played out. Being dressed will surprise us. Also, when did wearing heels get played out??

DON’T: Flip-Flops

Let’s be honest, at this point. They’re for the beaches and for stretch, the children. Cut. It. Out.

DO: Color Block

If you’re not familiar, get familar. It’s an underrated look. Do you know the color wheel?

DON’T: Distressed Items

Unless, that’s really “your thing” avoid the sadness.

DO: Polished

Why wouldn’t you want to look clean?? Please stop trying to look your worst.

DON’T: Grunge

Just, no…. You call this fashion?? Let’s start taking ourself seriously…

DO: Fragrance

You look good, you smell GREAT, you DO BETTER! Not your aftershots of “funk”…

DON’T: Baby Hair

Why can’t we agree!? Volume and body do not apply to baby hair!

Mochathemack via @softgirlleague

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Journalist Bae | Cardi B’s Worst Product @CardiB

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Cardi, Cardi, Cardi B. You’re my girl! But I’m going to have to see you in the parking lot about this one. I know you’re going through a lot, but this right here is unacceptable my girl.

Y’all may have seen the photoshoot Cardi B did earlier this year for her cool topping product, Whip Shots. It was literally one of the cutest things I’ve seen all holiday season. She has all kinds of flavors for all time of year, ranging from lime to pumpkin spice to mocha, with the most special ingredient included, VODKA!

For the past year, I’ve bought various flavors, in various sizes, in various parts of the country and they either dispensed NOTHING or very little. Don’t get it twisted – this is NOT an isolated incident and I’m not the only one who has experienced this. Users have gone to social media to express their displeasure and frustration. To sum it up, “This the weakest sh*t ever!” I don’t know, I’m just saying you won’t get any more of my money until you fix it.

The directions are extremely simple and ineffective: slap it, shake it, whip it. I DID THAT! Everything I can to make it work since there’s clearly substance in the can. Even run it under hot water. I GOT NOTHING! Like I told you, I love Bardi, however I’m mad as heck I spent my money on this. I can’t even make this up you guys – but perhaps I’m the idiot for being a stan. Do better, babe.

#GetSOM via @Mochathemack

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Journalist Bae | Christmas Music “4 The Culture”

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On behalf on Straight Official Magazine, we want to wish you all a very happy holiday season. I’ve seen more than a few complaints that this time of year just doesn’t feel the same. Well, congrats! You’ve unlocked the next level of life, it’s your turn to make it feel like something. Now I can’t organize your gathering, but what I can do is give you a soundtrack of Christmas music for the culture. Choose wisely.

1. Home for the Holidays (Vol. 1 & 2) – Love Renaissance

These black people really sat in the studio and made their own versions of ‘Feliz Navidad’ and ’12 Days of Christmas’. Go find this EP right now – I can’t make this up! Featuring DRAM, Summer Walker, 6lack, and more…

2. Christmas on Death Row – Death Row Records

I love Christmas so this was the perfect rabbit hole for me to fall down. If Love Renaissance (LVRN) wasn’t enough, we have a compilation from Death Row Records and it’s the vibe you never knew you needed.

3. Merry Christmas Lil’ Mama – Chance The Rapper + Jeremih

I just want to say that EVERYBODY’S SO CREATIVE! They just don’t make regular Christmas songs anymore. If you really want to turn up for the holidays – take this trip to Chi-town. You ever heard Jingle Bells like this?

4. A Wonderful Christmas With Ashanti – Ashanti

This is y’all girl, right? Enough Said. At least she’s singing classic Christmas music…

5. Miss Patti’s Christmas – Patti LaBelle

Let’s wrap this up! I hope this thread brought you as much joy as it brought me. To top it off, we have a collection from Patti LaBelle. I had to give you something you can definitely play for the aunties. We’re going all across the spectrum here.

Okay, wait – honorable mention… Have you all heard “All I Want For Christmas” by Dej Loaf & Kodak Black? That’s enough. I’m not about to play anymore.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! #GetSOM via @MochaTheMack

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The Multi-Talented JILLY Releasing Her New Cookbook

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JILLY IS A BOSS THAT CAN COOK

A lifelong foodie, JILLY grew up in a family full of cooks. Her first cookbook, This Boss Babe Can Cookbook, focused on Creole food, her family’s heritage, and wowed her fans with mouthwatering recipes and beautiful photos. But now Jilly is branching out to cover all her favorite foods from all types of cuisines in the new book, She Cooks Too!

“Fashion has always been my main go-to, but at the same time I have a great taste for all things food, so I wanted to make this really me, to make fashion and cooking one. This book really represents my passions of food, fashion and family,” explains Jilly. In the perfect merge of her passions, She Cooks Too! features not just more sought-after recipes, but also a jaw-dropping look-book of some of her recent fashion photos!

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With recipes that can be used by beginner cooks as well as experienced chefs, She Cooks Too! has a little bit of everything, inspired by Jilly’s world travels. And this time she’s including a category not seen in her last book…dessert! Explains the author and chef, “I finally put in my dad’s peach cobbler recipe. That’s a recipe that people have been asking me about for years. It’s one that really stands out for me and I hope my readers feel the same way.”

With a new EP COPY & Paste doing numbers, a show with DaniLeigh under her belt, and not her first but second book getting published, it’s clear this Boss Babe is staying hungry for success! Follow Jilly here and hit the button below to pre-order She Cooks Too! now.

Click Here to Pre-order the new book.

#GetSOM via @essince & check out more of my content here.

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[Food] Coquito (Puerto Rican Eggnog)

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With the holiday’s fast approaching its only right we get our parties & family events ready for some good food & cocktails.

Our Cocktail today is COQUITO aka Puerto Rican Egg Nog. This is a Puerto Rican staple just in time for the holiday season! Mixed with your favorite rum or alcoholic beverages, this drink can surely turn a dull holiday party into a great time!

Please Drink Responsibly

A rich and creamy, no-egg, coquito recipe made with rum and coconut milk.

This simple & tasty Coquito recipe is a Puerto Rican tradition that is loaded with coconut, rum and cinnamon for an extra thick and creamy coconut eggnog!

PREP TIME: 20 minutes

COOK TIME: 5 hours

TOTAL TIME: 5 hours 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 oz raisins
  • 1 1/2 cups dark rum
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (15 oz) can cream of coconut (Coco Lopez)
  • 1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk
  • 4 oz evaporated milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons shredded coconut, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a large pitcher with a lid (or two large jars with lids – this will make about 56 oz of liquid) add raisins, dark rum and cinnamon sticks. Let sit for 1 hour. 
  2. In a blender, puree all the other ingredients.  Pour into the bottle and shake well to combine with rum/raisins mixture. 
  3. Chill for at least 4 hours & store in an airtight container in a refrigerator for up a month.. 
  4. Must shake vigorously before pouring. 

NOTES: recipe note: cream of coconut is commonly made by Goya or Coco Lopez. It is a very thick, sweetened coconut milk with chunks of shredded coconut in it. This is not the same as coconut cream that only has coconut listed on the ingredients.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

YIELD: 12 servings 
SERVING SIZE: 1 serving

Amount Per Serving: 
CALORIES: 218
TOTAL FAT: 12g
SATURATED FAT: 10g
TRANS FAT: 0g
UNSATURATED FAT: 1g
CHOLESTEROL: 7mg
SODIUM: 47mg
CARBOHYDRATES: 16g
FIBER: 1g
SUGAR: 12g
PROTEIN: 2g

A Big thank you to my great friend Jessica for the ingredients – https://thenovicechefblog.com/about/

#GetSOM Via @DJGojabean @StraightOfficialMag #Coquito #PuertoRicanEggNog #HolidayBeverages

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