*SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT*

I, Therlande a.k.a T a.k.a. TLoui, am not a model.  (I know, crazy right? lol.)

I mean, when there's a camera in front of me and the stress of wanting to immulate Tyra Banks comes upon my spirit; awkward things happen. I'm talking weird angles, clawed fingers, hunched back... it's usually a mess.  ( ._.)

Once in a blue I am blessed to come across such great aspiring photographers who give great direction and leave me with a wonderful and comfortable experience.



My new good friend Faye Nightingale (Check her work, she's AMAZING --> FayeNightingale.com ) is a young aspiring photographer working on expanding her portfolio and networking around Boston (for now.) I love her spirit and her work is gorgeous. I mean this girl is truly a beast!! (Anyone that can take non awkward Gollum like pics of me must be gifted lol.)



Rarely do I ever wear tons of make-up but it was fun to reinvent myself and have an "editorial" type shoot. I really do admire Faye, Like I previously stated she really gave me a great experience. She had a look ready for me, studio, backdrop, wardrobe and all. So professional and friendly. Vibe was awesome. Loved it, Love her. <3



With each picture she tried something new. I had to get use to seeing myself in different lights and shades. Like this one, I kinda look green right? but I LOVE IT! I think it's soooo cool how she did that. I wonder if she can make me look like Beyonce? ...Hmmmm (maybe next shoot :D )

<- this one I like to call T-DIDDY. (Hehehe) ;P

Shout out to Faye again for hooking me up with this shoot. I am thoroughly pleased with the outcome and I hope you guys are in love with her work too!!

Email her for inquiries! :)  FayeNightingale.com

p.s
*BIG SHOUT OUT* To my boobie doo Parris Frost, She did my make up and obviously did a darn good job. Check her out!

Some more Tea:

November 14th was my 22nd Birthday HEYYY HOOOO ~(*.*~) (~*.*)~

I celebrate my birthday the whole month of November so it's been a crazy November!!
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Had a concert thrown for me at a veneu called Boston Renaissance (A Bar and grill/ showacse platform)
Performances by: Luis Figuerora-Roig, Latoria Boyd, Orlando Dixon, Troy Durden and Ebony Joi!!
Packed out house. The show was A-MAZ-ZING!
(Add these wonderful artist on twitter and check their Youtubes - They are AMAZING!)
and my sisters came from NY to celebrate with me. Cherry on top :)
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 Party at a guest suite that I had for the weekend,
 Dinners, Brunches, Bars, Clubs
and TICKETS TO "WATCH THE THRONE!!!" which was INSANELY ASTONISHING!!!
(HUGE Kanye fan so it was a MAJOR deal for me and now i'm a bigger fan of Jayz than I was before)
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The con of all of this is.... I really didn't take many pics lol.  I know, I suck (-_-) Never will I ever do that again but heres a little peak of my flyness during my birthday extravaganzas ;)

Hope you're enjoying my life as much as I am. ;)

Stay tuned for more on me, T. <3

"Live each day as if your life had just begun."
-Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Are we human? or are we DANCER!?

As I stated in my previous post I am a dancer/choreographer. My story of dance doesn't have an age, big studio names nor does it have much professional studies; I'm just a dancer lol.




(Oct 17th) was the premier of my dance class "Get Liight Mondays" GOD knows i've needed to get back on my grind with dancing to hone my talent and teach what I know. This year i'm teaching alongside the amazing Carven Bernadeu ( Follow her on twitter --> @C_Promoo ). She agreed to be my cochoreographer and I really couldn't have asked for a better partner. THE DUO IS A PROBLEM!!!!



(There goes those arms.. sheeeeessshhh. They're just soooo cut... GOD..... ok i'm over it lol)


I know we've all heard the sad sob stories of not being able to afford dance and blah blah blah, well, that was actually my case.  I've always wanted to take more traditional courses but being the 5th child of 8 that was not even CLOSE to an option. That didn't stop me from finding ways to learn technique and now look at me, i'm teaching my own class!!

~(*o*~) Heyyyyyyyy Hoooooooo (~*o*)~




I've done a lot from performing, creative directing and choreographing shows since I was about 9yrs old. From elementary school talent shows to tribute shows at stadiums. (Crazy right?!??!!?)

It was great teaching again. The class responded well, The room was PACKED! I almost cried... I think a tear may have fell from my eye ball. lol
I just love to move. Any beat that drops I move to it lol I am not shy or bias to different genres and styles. I love music, love to dance and love to share the moment with others.

Wardrobe:

"Peace" racerback tank top from Forever21

Coincidence & Chance - stripped blue Harem pant from Urban Outfitters

Grey kneehigh socks also from Urban Outfitters

Leather lace up boots (cant figure out the name because they're like 2yrs old lol) from Steve Madden

Red snap band watch from LF

Tube Scarf from H&M 

Hair was ruff that day, had to throw a beanie on lol


We danced to Nikki Minaj and Willow Smith's "Fireball" ITS CRAZY!!!! I fell in love with the beat right when I came across it. I knew I had to make a routine for it. Check the vid -->

Hope you enjoyed the Hot Tea about my dance life. I was nervous about posting because I rescheduled my photoshoot and didn't have much beauty shots to put up but next post won't take so long! Promise ;)


OH WAIT!!!!!! Smh.... some more Tea.
I had a crazy night last week and decided to throw my beautiful iPhone 3gs onto the concrete ground. Oh.. Yes I did...




T'was a bittersweet moment. I lost a good faithful cellular device BUT I gained a new best friend, Meet iPhone 4 \(^_^)/



(attempted to get the 4s but the wait was wayyyyy too long. Im cool with Mr.4 for now ;p )
p.s I know I have Bucked-teeth, you don't have to point it out... -_-  lol I love'em!


P.s.s I'm trynna figure out if I love this new nude LipStick.. I don't know yet, hmmm do you love it?

MAC:

HODGEPODGE lip pencil

FRESH BREW lustre 

CHAI gloss

Should I go lighter or darker? Help a sistah out :)

Thats all the Tea I have for now, stay tuned for more on me, T <3.

Whats the Tea?

I never thought I would be able to tap into the “blog” lifestyle but many of my friends and people who I know solely through blogs inspired me to hop on that blog wagon.  I’d love to share my life cyberly to all those who are interested. Also, I believe it’ll be a great challenge to express what's going on in my life through words and T LOVESSS A CHALLENGE!!!! HA HA HA HAAA! \(^o^)/

<- Urban Dictionary. lol.

I've gotten the phrase "What's the Tea?" from my core group of friends. I think they got it from a show called "Noah's Ark" (not too sure) but "Tea" is supposed to represent "Gossip" so baisically its "Whats the Gossip" lol. People love them some "Tea" So my goal is to serve y'all the Tea on T while its fresh and steamy ;)






This was a photoshoot with a friend of mine, Star, Amazing photographer. I let her know I was starting a blog and I needed a couple of photos to make my header. She ended up giving me a full on photoshoot. She's awesomesauce. Check her out on Twitter --> https://twitter.com/#!/StarJahaanSmith






I love doing new things to my hair from weaves, to twist, to cornrows. Pretty much anything lol. I actually went natural twice in my life. My first natural journey was in 2007-2009 (obviously this is after my hair was relaxed...big mistake when I was 11yrs young smh.) Got bored and permed it again (Nov 2009) for a short haircut, Nia Long type look. Didn't love it much; so I cut that off and started my natural journey all over again (May 2010 ) This is where it's at now :) I love being a natural woman and a woman with many looks. <3



I'm VERY insecure about my arms... Lord God knows it!! I kinda hate that they're so cut!! But i'm starting to show them a lil more before I get old and they turn into a flabby wrinckly mess. But I do love me a snazzy cardigan.

Wardrobe:

 Cardigan, Bandeau and Watch from LF

Skinny Jeans Forever21
Shoes Urban Outiftters

an OPI Gel manicure. Color: You Don't Know Jacques
& a lovely Twist-Out (pinned up on one side)
Simple but fun! ^.^

P.s I'm so corny with my literal tea cup lol Don't Judge Me!!>_<



ALSO!! I'm very excited to announce I'm starting my dance classes again! I'm a choreographer as well so you can understand the excitement exuding from my pores when I announce that my classes are up again. I teach at Berklee College of Music, Monday nights at 8:30pm. If you're around come through!

P.s.s I graduate this year!!!! *(/^o^)/ Heeeeyyyyyyy \(^o^\) Hooooooo*



Looks like i'm all out of tea for ya this post. I hope you guys enjoyed my Introduction. Stay tuned for more on me, T <3.


"Live each day as if your life had just begun."
-Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe