Madame Notes: Spring/Summer Hair

Okay so I've been wearing my hair short for the past 7 years and for the last 3 years during the winter I always grow it out and add extensions. I love that I have the option of doing whatever I want! Now it's back short and well I don't know if I'm loving the fact that everyone has their hair short and hair stylist are calling it a "Rihanna Do". I love the girl but she didn't invent that look and neither did I but damn I don't feel so exclusive anymore. Who am I kidding? a million women can have their hair short but their is only one Madame Q. Selfish right? I know but sometimes you just have to be that way.

xoxo Madame Q

Madame's Playlist: La Roux- Bullet proof

My Theme song: Bulletproof is the jam... Sometimes I feel like with all i go through and how it gets me down sometimes but you know what I AM STRONG and the higher power only makes ME STRONGER and it feels like bulletproof.

This song is like an old 80's/new school punk... Love the song and her hair! This time baby, I'll be... Bulletproof! I hope this kicks off your day.

xoxo Madame Q

Madame Notes: Familiar Places

Last week during my "Me Time" I went back into my old neighborhood, Lincoln Center. I remember the early afternoons chilling on the steps of glamorous monuments and taking long walks in Central Park. At night I would go to Francisco's Pizzeria and grab a slice with garlic nots and a orange Fanta. All of these exercises were simple yet fabulous for me. Not to mention this area has everything you need, lots of shopping and entertainment for sure. Luckily my Grandma still lives in the area so I don't get home sick too often but I sure miss it from time to time.
xoxo Madame Q

Madame's Playlist: Tightrope by Janelle Monae

I love Janelle Monae's style and her music just makes you want to jump up and dance. Check out those move in the video!

xoxo Madame Q

Presenting: Madame of the Month

Madame of the Month by madameq featuring Anya Hindmarch bags

Hey people, if you know any fabulous ladies out there that deserves to be Madame (21yrs-or older) or Madamette (12yrs-20yrs) of the Month, send me an email of why this individual is a great candidate. We are looking for teenage girls and women who are inspiring to you and other people because of their career or community service contribution.

send all emails to madamemirror@gmail.com.

xoxo Madame Q

Brooklyn Vybez: Brooklyn Museum's First Saturdays

Growing up, museums and galleries were apart of my life style. My grandmother would take my siblings, cousins and I to a different event at one almost every weekend during the summer. I guess it's no mystery why I love history and the arts so much. Anyway, I've heard about some events at the Brooklyn Museum that takes place the first saturday of every month. Target sponsors the event and there's free lectures about current exhibits, activities, food, drinks and performances. A year has gone by and I still never checked it out until last week saturday. The place was packed and full of life, people socialize and have a ball dancing and enjoying the music. The sad part is I got there 45 minutes before it ends but don't worry I'll be much earlier next time. In God's speed.

P.S
The Bronx Museum, Lincoln Center and MOMA have Target free events so be sure to check it out!
xoxo Madame Q

Culture & Arts: FIT Museum

Tuesday I went to the FIT Museum to see the Night and Day and American Beauty exhibits and they are pretty good.

Before I entered the museum I came across a pretty good presentation in the lobby.

Night and Day makes you realize how important appearance and presentation is for women. Just think about the rules many women had to follow for decades and the rules many of us are breaking today. I remember my grandmother never wanting to wear shorts or a bikini, she would say, "It's not the Christian thing to do", now I have to hide her two piece and fitted dresses.

The American Beauty exhibit is about modern innovations and top designers in the United States. Although there are plenty of great inspiring styles, I feel a slight disconnect. I can not afford many designers like Channel, Dior, Louis V and many others. Many people I know can't afford their clothing so what do we do? We shop in stores like H&M, Zara, Forever 21, Marshalls, Loweman's and etc. Now their shoes are more affordable for me so that's the only connection I'll have with them for now unless I come across a Dior jacket in a thrift shop which sometimes I do. I think you get the point so as for me, American Beauty has nothing to do who's name is on your suit but how you make the suit work for you.

P.S true American Beauty is the fusion of culture & style that connects us all from hip-hop to Harajuku

xoxo Madame Q

Bronx Tales: Exploring Culture

Hey People,
Having two days off back to back has been glorious! Getting some "ME TIME" while exploring the Bronx so I'm off to see a few exhibits at the Bronx Museum. I'll share with you my thoughts and other interesting things and people I come across!

P.S
There is so much I have to share with you so stay tuned for more on my "Me Time", Bronx Tales and an update on Brooklyn Vybez.

Smooches


xoxo Madame Q

Kelis is Back!

I'm so loving Kelis new video Acapella! She is back fashionable and crazy as ever and I love it, can't wait to see what she does next.




p.s. I love this lyrics to the song, some may think she's talking about a guy but I think she's talking about her first child. What do you think?

SIde BAr: her diamond-like mask is over the top!

xoxo Madame Q

Madame's Notes: My Bronx Tales

I moved to the North Bronx almost 2 years ago and I don't know much about this borough besides my neighborhood, the few family members that reside here and the Bronx Zoo. I spend most of my time working, socializing and playing in Manhattan (my birth place and family) and Brooklyn. I never feel compelled to do anything socially in the Bronx and feel there is nothing good about it except the affordable rent. Maybe I'm wrong and the next time I'm on the train going into the city I'll look out the window and give the Bronx another look. I'll keep you posted on my Bronx Tales... Fashionably of course.

p.s. If you have any suggestions about having fun in the Bronx, email me madamemirror@gmail.com
xoxo Madame Q

Madame's Notes: A Cure for the Madness

During my college years finding a place to sit and recap my day and assignments was a piece of cake. It was so natural and comforting that a thousand people can surround me and I wouldn't get distracted. In those days I was involved with different activities and organizations so I was balanced and it kept me pumped up. Now it's not quite that easy with work and my personal life because at times one demands more than the other and the balance is lost. However I keep on that cape fighting for success and healthy relationships. I try to frequently travel and hang out with friends and love ones ( I do love the time we share) but I don't do a lot of things by myself and that may be the problem. So I think my cure is simple: finding some ME TIME or flat out taking it easy ( I just realized my problem while writing this note lol). Writing is my therapy but loving and being there for myself will keep me grounded. So don't judge me if you see me watching a movie alone. I'm just trying to stay sane!

p.s Me Time will start next week because this weekend it's Ladies Night Out! Stay tuned...
xoxo Madame Q

Where To Go?

My friends and I are planning a vacation for Memorial Day weekend and we are trying to figure out where to go. There is about 6 of us so you know that's 12 different personalities. I hope you caught on because you know we females can be picky, inconsiderate, sassy, crazy but most of all tardy. I know you saying "damn that's rude of her to say" but I know myself and I know my friends. I love them because they are them not to mention educated, successful in their own rights and of course beautiful. This process is taking far too long so I need your help. Where should we go?

P.S Miami is a no go... I do not want to see the whole of New York City (no disrespect to who is going).

xoxo Madame Q

Somewhere In the Mountains

My boyfriend and I believe that a relationship is full of its ups and downs but it's what you do together that makes it stronger. Traveling together is our thing, exploring new places and experiencing new things keeps us connected. Last year we went to Vegas and a 7 day caribbean cruise, you can imagine the heat we share. This year we decide to head to the mountains and we have a blast.
xoxo Madame Q