On September 4th is Beyoncé's birthday or how she likes to call it "B'Day" (not as in 'B' for Birthday, 'B' as in her name. And she has an album called B'Day too).
Queen Bey built herself from scratch and now she's one of the biggest entertainers alive. She uses her songs as tools to send messages to the world. She's very known for practicing and preaching women empowerment, how the adjective 'Feminist' doesn't stand for hating on men, stands for equality.
She took a brief part of an African feminist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's TEDx Talk "We should all be feminists" put it in a song and made a new #GirlPower anthem. Opening people's eyes about Feminism in a 4:11 min song.
The awesome fact that her entire band is made of women.
She's capable of dancing (gracefully) in stilettos, SING LIVE and put up a show. Her last VMA's performance sums it all up.
Launched an album on iTunes in the middle of the night without any promo, without any previous single, pretty much surprising everyone with an instagram picture (classic Bey) but not just any album... The album self-titled 'BEYONCÉ' The Visual Album. Visual album meaning there's a music video for each song making a total of 17.
And without no further due...
PRETTY HURTS styled by: B. Akerlund
Blonder hair, flat chest
TV says bigger is better
TV says bigger is better
South beach, sugar free
Vogue says
Thinner is better
Murmur Nude Bodysuit available at Mahna Mahna NYC, Gumball Poodle Socks, Jacob & Co. Diamond Watch
Wearing Norma Kamali bathing suit.
We Are Handsome print bodysuit under a gold, padlocked brace corset (O.K., by Dolce & Gabbana).
Wearing the Omo racer back top and boy shorts from designer Norma Kamali’s InteractiveActive collection.
B submerges herself in water wearing a blue beaded V-neck Georges Chakra gown.
Dolce & Gabbana Archive Bra Top, Patricia Field Denim Shorts, Giuseppe Zanotti Shoes.
Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2011 Star Print Dress.
Erickson Beamon Necklace
Believe it or not, this are ZARA shoes.
Ghost
I'm climbing up the walls cuz all the shit I hear is boring
All the shit I do is boring
All these record labels boring
I don't trust these record labels I'm touring
All these people on the planet
Working 9 to 5, just to stay alive
How come?
Seafolly Net Effect Bustier Maillot.
Haunted: styled by B. Akerlund
My haunted lungs
Ghost in the sheets
I know if I'm haunting you
You must be haunting me
All Wardrobe Provided By Saint Laurent Paris.
Michael Cinco Cape & Crown, Agent Provocateaur Bra, Garter & Panty, Tom Ford Shoes, Loree Rodkin Earrings, Stockings By Falke.
Ulyana Seergenko Body Suit, David Webb Earrings, Loree Rodkin Diamond Sword Ring, Tom Ford Shoes, Gasoline Glamour Pearl Bracelet, Emilio Cavallini Tights.
Drunk In Love: styled by Lysa Cooper
Boy, I'm drinking, I'm singing on the mic to my boys' toys
Then I fill the tub up halfway then ride it with my surfboard
"She was supposed to wear three different outfits. But when Jay Z saw her outfit, he said [to her], 'you're wearing that the whole time.' She looked so banging there was no need to change. She's wearing an Eres bathing suit, Wendy Nicohl dress and all the jewelry is by Jennifer Fisher. The Eres piece is vintage, it's actually my bathing suit from the '90s." {The Hollywood Reporter}
Blow: styled by Lysa Cooper
Can you eat my skittles
It's the sweetest in the middle
Pink that's the flavor
Solve the riddle
Versace fur coat-as-cape and vintage DKNY tights.
Missguided Jayden Tropical Bustier with Mesh Back, denim cutoffs, and Margo Manhattan’s Joust Chain with Fiori Pendant.
No Angel
Baby put your arms around me
Tell me I'm a problem
Know I'm not the girl you thought you knew and that you wanted
Underneath the pretty face is something complicated
I come with a side of trouble
But I know that's why you're staying
Robyn Lawley Almost French One Piece bathing suit with a hooded faux fur and Christian Louboutin pumps.
YONCÉ: styled by Lysa Cooper
And why you think ya keep my name rollin off your tongue
Cuz when he wanna smash I'll just write another one
I sneezed on the beat and the beat got sicker
Yoncé all on his mouth like liquor
Herve Leger by Max Azria peach Resort 14 swimsuit.
Molded Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford S/S 01 rubber bustier and intricate leather and lace eye-mask.
Tom Ford F/W 13 lace trackpants.
3.1 Phillip LimLeopard Print Ribbed Leather Jacket with One Teaspoons’ 505 Rollers Shorts , a bordello Bondage Waspie. Accompanied by (left to right) Jourdan Dunn, Joan Smalls and Chanel Iman.
Partition: styled by B. Akerlund
Driver roll up the partition fast
I don't need you seeing 'yonce on her knees
Took 45 minutes to get all dressed up
We ain't even gonna make it to this club
Now my mascara running, red lipstick smudged
Thierry Mugler Archive Lace Cape & Corset, Givenchy Couture Earrings, Christian Louboutin Boots
Crazy Horse Archive HatVintage Crystal Bra, Manuel Albarran Crystal Hip Belt, Crazy Horse Paris Custom Suede Crystal G-string, Lorraine Schwartz Body Chain, Christian Louboutin Crystal Shoes,
Loree Rodkin Skull Ring.
Victoria Grant Hat, Christian Lacroix Archives Corset, Chanel Lace Gloves, Ernesto Boots, Crystal Mask By Atelier Swarovski.
Maison Michel Trilby Hat, Eric Javits Net, Lynn Ban Archives Vintage Earrings, Alaia Python Trenchcoat, Larare Suede Suspenders, Christian Louboutin Red Pigalle Shoes, Chanel Black Lace Finger Less Gloves, La Perla Stockings, Jean Paul Gaultier For La Perla Black Tulle & Braid Body Suit.
Chanel Robe, Chanel Earrings, Tom Ford Glasses @ Marc Le Bihan, La Perla Neglige.
Jealous: styled by Lysa Cooper
I'm in my penthouse half naked
I cooked this meal for you naked
So where the hell you at
I cooked this meal for you naked
So where the hell you at
Just one shot left of this drink, in this glass
Don't make me break it
I wish that you were me
So you could feel this feeling
I never broke one promise, and I know when you're not honest
Don't make me break it
I wish that you were me
So you could feel this feeling
I never broke one promise, and I know when you're not honest
Burberry’s Metal Plate Vinyl Trench Coat.
Ulyana Sergeenko F/W 13 Couture Vologda Lace Pelerine and a Soft Paris Baroque Serre Waist-Cincher with jewelry from Eddie Borgo.
Rocket
And rock right up to the
Side of my mountain
Climb until you reach my peak babe
And reach right into the bottom of my fountain
I wanna play in your deep baby
MINE
Stop making a big deal out of the little things
Cause I got big deals and I got little things
Got everything I'm asking for but you
A leather corset and skirt by Gareth Pugh. Head drape by Issey Miyake and cuffs by Maison Rabih Kayrouz.
Dress from designer Maxime Simoens’ Spring 2014 collection.
XO: styled by Lysa Cooper
Your love is bright as ever
Even in the shadows
Baby kiss me
Before they turn the lights out
Your heart is glowing
And I'm crashing into you
T by Alexander Wang tank top, Gypsy Warrior mesh bra, and the Notorious B.I.G. snapback trucker hat from Urban Outfitters, and gobs of gold (including this ill Jennifer Fisher choker).
***FLAWLESS
"...But why do we teach girls to aspire to marriageAnd we don't teach boys the same?We raise girls to each other as competitorsNot for jobs or for accomplishmentsWhich I think can be a good thingBut for the attention of menWe teach girls that they cannot be sexual beingsIn the way that boys areFeminist: the person who believes in the socialPolitical, and economic equality of the sexes"
A plaid shirt by the Kooples, customized Guess cut-off shorts, chain belt by Maison Martin Margiela and necklace by Maria Francesca Pepe. Chanel’s F/W 13 Glazed Calfskin Boots.
If you want to read my post where I talk about Feminism and the source of this song, click here.
Superpower
The laws of the world tell us what goes sky
And what falls
It's a super power
Super power
The laws of the world never stopped us once
'Cause together we got plenty super power
Vintage cropped T-shirt, pants/skirt? from B. Akerlund, and knuckle rings by Lynn Ban.
Hey that's Pharrell...
Oh look, Pharrell again!
Heaven
We laughed at the darkness
So scared that we lost it
We stood on the ceilings
You showed me love was all you needed
Heaven couldn't wait for you
A Chanel dress with a ruffled cardigan, pumps by Dior.
Dolce & Gabbana F/W 13 lace dress and a S/S 14 Eugenia Kim Honey Wide Brim Hat.
Blue
Each day I feel so blessed to be looking at you
Cause when you open your eyes, I feel alive
My heart beats so damn quick when you say my name
When I'm holding you tight, I'm so alive
Now let's live it up
Grown Woman
They love the way I walk
'Cause I walk with a vengeance
And they listen to me when I talk 'cause I ain't pretending
It took a while, now I understand just where I'm going
I know the world and I know who I am
'Bout time I show it.
Tom Ford's F/W '13 Geometric Patterned Boots and Red Carter's Art Deco Bustier One-Piece Bandeau.
FIN.
On September 4th is Beyoncé's birthday or how she likes to call it "B'Day" (not as in 'B' for Birthday, 'B' as in her name. And she has an album called B'Day too).
Queen Bey built herself from scratch and now she's one of the biggest entertainers alive. She uses her songs as tools to send messages to the world. She's very known for practicing and preaching women empowerment, how the adjective 'Feminist' doesn't stand for hating on men, stands for equality.
She took a brief part of an African feminist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's TEDx Talk "We should all be feminists" put it in a song and made a new #GirlPower anthem. Opening people's eyes about Feminism in a 4:11 min song.
The awesome fact that her entire band is made of women.
She's capable of dancing (gracefully) in stilettos, SING LIVE and put up a show. Her last VMA's performance sums it all up.
Launched an album on iTunes in the middle of the night without any promo, without any previous single, pretty much surprising everyone with an instagram picture (classic Bey) but not just any album... The album self-titled 'BEYONCÉ' The Visual Album. Visual album meaning there's a music video for each song making a total of 17.
And without no further due...
PRETTY HURTS styled by: B. Akerlund
Blonder hair, flat chest
TV says bigger is better
TV says bigger is better
South beach, sugar free
Vogue says
Thinner is better
Murmur Nude Bodysuit available at Mahna Mahna NYC, Gumball Poodle Socks, Jacob & Co. Diamond Watch
Wearing Norma Kamali bathing suit.
We Are Handsome print bodysuit under a gold, padlocked brace corset (O.K., by Dolce & Gabbana).
Wearing the Omo racer back top and boy shorts from designer Norma Kamali’s InteractiveActive collection.
B submerges herself in water wearing a blue beaded V-neck Georges Chakra gown.
Dolce & Gabbana Archive Bra Top, Patricia Field Denim Shorts, Giuseppe Zanotti Shoes.
Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2011 Star Print Dress.
Erickson Beamon Necklace
Believe it or not, this are ZARA shoes.
Ghost
I'm climbing up the walls cuz all the shit I hear is boring
All the shit I do is boring
All these record labels boring
I don't trust these record labels I'm touring
All these people on the planet
Working 9 to 5, just to stay alive
How come?
Seafolly Net Effect Bustier Maillot.
Haunted: styled by B. Akerlund
My haunted lungs
Ghost in the sheets
I know if I'm haunting you
You must be haunting me
All Wardrobe Provided By Saint Laurent Paris.
Michael Cinco Cape & Crown, Agent Provocateaur Bra, Garter & Panty, Tom Ford Shoes, Loree Rodkin Earrings, Stockings By Falke.
Ulyana Seergenko Body Suit, David Webb Earrings, Loree Rodkin Diamond Sword Ring, Tom Ford Shoes, Gasoline Glamour Pearl Bracelet, Emilio Cavallini Tights.
Drunk In Love: styled by Lysa Cooper
Boy, I'm drinking, I'm singing on the mic to my boys' toys
Then I fill the tub up halfway then ride it with my surfboard
"She was supposed to wear three different outfits. But when Jay Z saw her outfit, he said [to her], 'you're wearing that the whole time.' She looked so banging there was no need to change. She's wearing an Eres bathing suit, Wendy Nicohl dress and all the jewelry is by Jennifer Fisher. The Eres piece is vintage, it's actually my bathing suit from the '90s." {The Hollywood Reporter}
Blow: styled by Lysa Cooper
Can you eat my skittles
It's the sweetest in the middle
Pink that's the flavor
Solve the riddle
Versace fur coat-as-cape and vintage DKNY tights.
Missguided Jayden Tropical Bustier with Mesh Back, denim cutoffs, and Margo Manhattan’s Joust Chain with Fiori Pendant.
No Angel
Baby put your arms around me
Tell me I'm a problem
Know I'm not the girl you thought you knew and that you wanted
Underneath the pretty face is something complicated
I come with a side of trouble
But I know that's why you're staying
Robyn Lawley Almost French One Piece bathing suit with a hooded faux fur and Christian Louboutin pumps.
YONCÉ: styled by Lysa Cooper
And why you think ya keep my name rollin off your tongue
Cuz when he wanna smash I'll just write another one
I sneezed on the beat and the beat got sicker
Yoncé all on his mouth like liquor
Herve Leger by Max Azria peach Resort 14 swimsuit.
Molded Yves Saint Laurent by Tom Ford S/S 01 rubber bustier and intricate leather and lace eye-mask.
Tom Ford F/W 13 lace trackpants.
3.1 Phillip LimLeopard Print Ribbed Leather Jacket with One Teaspoons’ 505 Rollers Shorts , a bordello Bondage Waspie. Accompanied by (left to right) Jourdan Dunn, Joan Smalls and Chanel Iman.
Partition: styled by B. Akerlund
Driver roll up the partition fast
I don't need you seeing 'yonce on her knees
Took 45 minutes to get all dressed up
We ain't even gonna make it to this club
Now my mascara running, red lipstick smudged
Thierry Mugler Archive Lace Cape & Corset, Givenchy Couture Earrings, Christian Louboutin Boots
Crazy Horse Archive HatVintage Crystal Bra, Manuel Albarran Crystal Hip Belt, Crazy Horse Paris Custom Suede Crystal G-string, Lorraine Schwartz Body Chain, Christian Louboutin Crystal Shoes,
Loree Rodkin Skull Ring.
Victoria Grant Hat, Christian Lacroix Archives Corset, Chanel Lace Gloves, Ernesto Boots, Crystal Mask By Atelier Swarovski.
Maison Michel Trilby Hat, Eric Javits Net, Lynn Ban Archives Vintage Earrings, Alaia Python Trenchcoat, Larare Suede Suspenders, Christian Louboutin Red Pigalle Shoes, Chanel Black Lace Finger Less Gloves, La Perla Stockings, Jean Paul Gaultier For La Perla Black Tulle & Braid Body Suit.
Chanel Robe, Chanel Earrings, Tom Ford Glasses @ Marc Le Bihan, La Perla Neglige.
Jealous: styled by Lysa Cooper
I'm in my penthouse half naked
I cooked this meal for you naked
So where the hell you at
I cooked this meal for you naked
So where the hell you at
Just one shot left of this drink, in this glass
Don't make me break it
I wish that you were me
So you could feel this feeling
I never broke one promise, and I know when you're not honest
Don't make me break it
I wish that you were me
So you could feel this feeling
I never broke one promise, and I know when you're not honest
Burberry’s Metal Plate Vinyl Trench Coat.
Ulyana Sergeenko F/W 13 Couture Vologda Lace Pelerine and a Soft Paris Baroque Serre Waist-Cincher with jewelry from Eddie Borgo.
Rocket
And rock right up to the
Side of my mountain
Climb until you reach my peak babe
And reach right into the bottom of my fountain
I wanna play in your deep baby
MINE
Stop making a big deal out of the little things
Cause I got big deals and I got little things
Got everything I'm asking for but you
A leather corset and skirt by Gareth Pugh. Head drape by Issey Miyake and cuffs by Maison Rabih Kayrouz.
Dress from designer Maxime Simoens’ Spring 2014 collection.
XO: styled by Lysa Cooper
Your love is bright as ever
Even in the shadows
Baby kiss me
Before they turn the lights out
Your heart is glowing
And I'm crashing into you
T by Alexander Wang tank top, Gypsy Warrior mesh bra, and the Notorious B.I.G. snapback trucker hat from Urban Outfitters, and gobs of gold (including this ill Jennifer Fisher choker).
***FLAWLESS
"...But why do we teach girls to aspire to marriageAnd we don't teach boys the same?We raise girls to each other as competitorsNot for jobs or for accomplishmentsWhich I think can be a good thingBut for the attention of menWe teach girls that they cannot be sexual beingsIn the way that boys areFeminist: the person who believes in the socialPolitical, and economic equality of the sexes"
A plaid shirt by the Kooples, customized Guess cut-off shorts, chain belt by Maison Martin Margiela and necklace by Maria Francesca Pepe. Chanel’s F/W 13 Glazed Calfskin Boots.
If you want to read my post where I talk about Feminism and the source of this song, click here.
Superpower
The laws of the world tell us what goes sky
And what falls
It's a super power
Super power
The laws of the world never stopped us once
'Cause together we got plenty super power
Vintage cropped T-shirt, pants/skirt? from B. Akerlund, and knuckle rings by Lynn Ban.
Hey that's Pharrell...
Oh look, Pharrell again!
Heaven
We laughed at the darkness
So scared that we lost it
We stood on the ceilings
You showed me love was all you needed
Heaven couldn't wait for you
A Chanel dress with a ruffled cardigan, pumps by Dior.
Dolce & Gabbana F/W 13 lace dress and a S/S 14 Eugenia Kim Honey Wide Brim Hat.
Blue
Each day I feel so blessed to be looking at you
Cause when you open your eyes, I feel alive
My heart beats so damn quick when you say my name
When I'm holding you tight, I'm so alive
Now let's live it up
Grown Woman
They love the way I walk
'Cause I walk with a vengeance
And they listen to me when I talk 'cause I ain't pretending
It took a while, now I understand just where I'm going
I know the world and I know who I am
'Bout time I show it.
Tom Ford's F/W '13 Geometric Patterned Boots and Red Carter's Art Deco Bustier One-Piece Bandeau.
FIN.
