Summer, Summer, Summer Time

Ok so last week I think I did a post about why it is great being single in the summer, well I switched it up this week and here are great inexpensive dating ideas your those in a relationship

1. Watch a movie outside-there are many parks that show free movies during the summer

2. Play tourists-learn about your city! How many of you have actually been to the Statue of Liberty or the top of the Empire State building?

3. Street fair or Carnival

4. Be a kid again- play your favorite childhood games....I'm a beast at ConnectFour...seriously...I would stay away from Monopoly though...it gets a little too competitive. Stick to games like Trouble, Sorry, I De-Clare War, you no the cute games

5. Go on a picnic...you can make cute little sandwiches and pack a nice fruit salad
6. Go to the beach, or get a paddle boat and just drift into the sunset...that was so out of a movie

If you are in New York here are a few inexpensive places to go
1. ColdStone or Haagen Daz then take a walk along the promenade
2. Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge...where comfortable shoes...trust me lol

3. If you do not mind a large crowd, probably with familiar faces, go to Habana Outpost

4. Prospect Park
5. The Bronx Zoo...its free on Wednesdays but tons of kids but it can still be fun

6. The Botanic Gardens

7. DUMBO

8. Central Park

9. Free Cooncerts at Wingate Park in Brooklyn

10. Coney Island Boardwalk

Very inexpensive and you get to spend great quality time with your significant other

~Nique

Martin Luther King Summer Concert Series

I meant to post this such a long time ago but it is better late than never. I was reminded by my homeboy Glady when I went to his blog http://www.goglady.com/. This is the line up for the Summer Concerts at Wingate Park. What I love about these concerts is that it is my favorite price...FREE!!! These are the artist that I REALLY want to see.

Keyshia Cole and Lyfe Jennings July 13, 2009

THAT IS TODAY!!!

Robin Thicke (sorry Justin he stole my heart :-) and Jazmine Sullivan August 3, 2009. Guys watch your car windows lol

I LOVE ISRAEL HOUGHTON AND THE NEW BREED! He is definitely one of my favorite! His praise and worship songs are THEEEE BEST!!! This is so going to be a family trip with my mom and brother!

August 17, 2009 Gospel Night with Yolanda Adams

Sean Paul...I like his new song (title??) He is one reggae artist that I can actually listen to. Some of these other artist are a little to violent for me. I don't want to be poked and daggered that sounds really painful!

Caribbean Night August 24, 2009

Below you will find the entire line up and a linke for directions to Wingate Park

Martin Luther King Jr.Free Concert SeriesMondays in July and August, 2009 Presented by Borough President Marty Markowitz, this popular concert series is in its 27th season! EveryMonday evening between July 13th and August 24th, the series attracts both big-name acts and enthusiastic crowds.All shows are Free, however guests are encouraged to bring folding chairs, as seating is limited.Shows begin at 7:30PM. Directions to Wingate Field Wingate Field does not allow cameras, audio OR video recording, alcohol, pets, bottles, or smoking at the concerts.Because performers are subject to change, please call the concert hotline for updates at 718-222-06002009 LINE-UPScheduled to appear are:

Monday, July 13: Keyshia Cole

Lyfe Jennings
Monday, July 20:
The O'Jays
Russell Thompkins Jr. & The New Stylistics
Jerry Butler
Harold Melvin's Blue Notes
Monday, July 27:
Anita Baker,
Charlie Wilson
Monday, August 3:
Robin Thicke,
Jazmine Sullivan
Monday, August 10:
Teena Marie,
Jeffrey Osborne,
special guest Ruben Studdard
Monday, August 17th:Gospel Night:
Yolanda Adams,
Israel Houghton
Monday, August 24th:Annual Caribbean Night
Sean Paul,
The King of Calypso The Mighty Sparrow

Hope to see you all there!! :-)

~Nique

Designer Denim Sample Sale

So its a recession who wants to pay $200 for a pair of jeans? I go to these sample sales all of the time and come out with great bargains. I'm sure you will find at least one pair. You can't beat prices like these...not even at Century21

Find everything 40-90% off retail for men's and women's premium designer labels. Shop jeans, dresses, tops, jackets, sunglasses, and accessories from all the hottest brands including True Religion, Taverniti, Rock & Republic, Jbrand, Current/Elliot, Rich & Skinny, 7 For All Mankind, Citizens, Diesel, Monarchy, Paige, Laguna Beach, Robin’s Jeans, PRPS, Ed Hardy, Christian Audigier, Faith Connextion, Frankie B, plus many more!


July 9-12, 2009
Thu-Sat 11am-7pmSun 12pm-7pm
440 Broadway(btwn. Grand & Howard St)New York, NY 10013


Designer Denim Sample Sale


~Nique

Life with the Goody Girls: July 4th Weekend

Our weekend actually started Thursday July 2!

Here's Marie who really killed the boyfriend jean look!

She paired her Boyfriend Jeans with a fitted tank and her skippies

I just went for the casual look in my Chambray dress, black sandals, and wine colored bag

We didn't make it to "Checkers" like we planned but here is Marie at this Thai Restaurant on Smith St.
I could never get the hang of Chopsticks

Our Spring Rolls

Fried Calamari

Curry Puffs

The food was good, but I've had better

Here I am at NY Perks after work mixer. We got there around 5:30

3 for 1 drinks. Had to get our money's worth

This DJ was killin it!

Here we are!

So Friday I went to Pop Burger for a birthday get together for one of my sorors

The fries were DELICIOSO (a lil spanish for ya'll)

My homegirl ShellyBellyBrownSnuggaMuffin came along with me

The burgers were so tiny but they were juicy!

This was so good!

I didnt' catch her name but she looked really cute!

This is actually July 4th. I took Marie to "Battle of Sparta" a Greek Basketball tournament at JHS 113 in Brooklyn. She looked fab in her high-waisted shorts, skippies and classic white shirt

Close up pic!

Later that night I went on the "3-The Hardway BoatRide" sponsored by the Sigmas, Kappas, and Alphas! I had sooooooooooooo much fun!!

Here I am with my soror Gabby in the middle and my line sister Robyn
Shout out to ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY INC!!

All legs!!!

~Nique

Restaurant Week in NYC July 12-31, 2009

New York Restaurant Week is almost here!
July 12 -31st (3 weeks) *Saturday's not included, & Sunday's are optional...
You can make your reservations starting today, June 30th on http://www.opentable.com

For more info go to: http://nycgo.com/restaurantweek

Thanks Kim for the info. Check out her blog http://www.everythingbeauty-ful.blogspot.com Great beauty tips!

~Nique

One Sunday In Brooklyn...

Its Sunday, and while we were walking along Vanderbilt Ave...we had to stop and take a pic not only of ourselves but of other hot tamales!

Boho Chic...Maire wore her maxi dress with a denim vest and fedora, while I paired mine with bold gold accessories and a burgundy clutch
She looked fabulous in one of the pieces that can be purchased at "Pieces of Brooklyn"
We featured her on our blog before...around Memorial Day. She has a totally different look! We walked up to her and asked to take a pic she said oh I think you guys asked me and my for a pic before...here she is in a 1940s style vintage dress with a vintage bike.

I went to JHS with Floyd...he's a blogger also for http://www.goodiesgotit.com/ check it out the blog is pretty dope so support the bloggers!

His t-shirt is fly with all of the great emcees

Didn't catch his name, but he stood out from the crowd also! Check out his blog

http://www.swagger360.blogspot.com/

Dapper Don

So after the fashion show, we were starving. We got a bite to eat at Bob Law's Sea Food Cafe. The presentation was horrible and so were those canned mixed veggies, but the seafood platter (Fried whiting, catfish, shrimp, and crab cakes) was on POINT!!!

The prices were reasonable also. $12.99 for the platter with one side dish and $2 for the iced tea. So we paid about $15 each for a meal

So was the CORNBREAD! It was the best corn bread I ever had and my family is from the south so I know good cornbread when I taste it. It was moist and full of flavor, unlike that big brick you get from BBQs. If you want a quick bite to eat go to Bob Law's Sea Food Cafe. Oh yeah, get there home made Iced Tea...it is delicioso.

Bob Law's Seafood Cafe

637 Vanderbilt Ave.

Brooklyn, NY 11238

718-789-4060

~Nique