What did you do for Valentine’s Day? Well, the VIP attended Gabriel Tajeu’s concert at the Shelby County Arts Council in Columbiana, Alabama, and it was loads of fun! I had such a fabulous time dancing the night away to Gabriel’s music that I just had to share it with y’all on this VIP Scrapbook blog! Yay!
With heartfelt lyrics and a smooth R&B sound, Gabriel Tajeu’s album “Finding My Way” will be a timeless playlist for all music lovers. His tunes are perfect for lounging by the pool or driving down the interstate. There is no way to resist the desire to hum along.
“Finding My Way is a Pop, R&B style—the lyrics are real, honest, and exciting, ” says Gabriel as we chatted at his album release party. “There were no corners cut creating this album—all live instruments and incredible musicians.”
“I grew up around music—grew up taking piano lessons which later transitioned into playing the clarinet and saxophone. I did not sing in high school, but I went to a small art college and they had an acapella choir there. So, I told my friends I’d give it a shot, I tried out, and they told me I could sing—I started to believe them after a little while. I began to play guitar soon after that.”
“My inspiration comes from my own life, relationships I have had, and just growing up in general. As far as the music underneath it, I can’t really say. I just grew up listening to a lot of different styles of music artists–who have influenced me today”
“I would have to say Weight of the World, which is inspired by the situations I have been through. My early 20s were not a fun time—just growing up and trying to find my place in the world and figuring out what I wanted to do with my life. Basically, Weight of the World was a letter to myself.”
“Probably in the fall or spring. We will be touring regionally to places like Atlanta, Nashville, and D.C.”
Prior to the launch of his solo career, Gabriel was the lead vocalist for Bonus Round, a very popular band based in Birmingham, Alabama.
From finding his place in the world to releasing his incredible solo album Finding My Way, Gabriel Tajeu is a shining star in the music industry. Tajeu has true passion for his work that reflects with each song on the album. Experience what all the rage is about by purchasing Gabriel’s album on Amazon or iTunes.
Hello, hello fashion and music lovers! Y’all are in for a special treat today on the VIP blog!
I know, I did not post Weekly Whistle yesterday, but it was for a good and fabulous reason! I was interviewing the spectacular musician and singer, Gabriel Tajeu! Oh my gracious, readers, Gabriel is so terrific! Click here for a sneak peek of his song “Southern Skies” which will be featured on his upcoming EP Album release this summer!
Also, stay tuned to the YouTube channel and my website for the interview with Gabriel Tajeu! In the meantime, listen to more of Gabriel’s tunes on Reverb Nation by clicking here!
Connect with Gabriel Tajeu and keep up with where he will be performing next by liking his page on Facebook here and following him on Twitter here!
Okay, now, it is time for the VIP’s favorite time of the week-except Fridays because Fridays are always fun-WEEKLY WHISTLE TIME! Ahhh! Yes, I know, try to contain your excitement…because this week’s weekly whistle is about every lady’s favorite accessory-PEARLS. Being a Southern Belle, pearls are a total must have for any and all occasions! “Southern Charm Tip #9: Every Southern Girl Should Have Pearls Galore. You can’t go wrong with a classic single strand of pearls, but lately we’re fans of the statement pearl Necklace,” states Southern Living.
From expensively delectable dinners to the explorers searching the Mighty Mississippi, pearls have had an interesting journey…To learn more about the history of pearls as well as some nifty fashion tips, check out my latest Real Media (Real Story Publishing) article here!
Blouse: The Limited (Similar look here-Tommy Hilfiger)
Skirt: JCPenny (Similar look here-JCPenny)
Shoes: Betseyville, JCPenny (Get the look here!)
During this photo shoot, Ziva decided she wanted to be on my blog too…so precious…and she managed to be more adorable than she usually is…I guess all of the selfies and Instagram pictures have finally gone to her furry head! Have I raised a glamorous diva dog? Yes, yes I have…Oh, Ziva the Diva!
Doesn’t Ziva make a fabulous doggy model! Future career for her? Hmm…did I mention that my fur baby likes Swedish Fish and lazy couch naps?
Denim Top: Thrifted (Similar look here-Diopsters General Store on Etsy)
Tank: New York and Co. (Get the look here!)
Shorts: Target (Get the look here!)
Heels: Jessica Simpson, Belk (Similar look here-Belk, Jessica Simpson)
Blouse: American Eagle (www.americaneagleoutfitters.com)
Shorts: Target (Get the look here!)
Heels: Jessica Simpson, Belk (Similar look here-Belk, Jessica Simpson)
No…I can never be serious on photo shoots…I am still a six-year-old at heart haha:)
There’s Ziva again, doing what she does best-begging for attention! Can you tell she is spoiled?
One plus to freezing my tooshie off in the swimming pool was teaching Ziva how to swim! Aw…my fur baby is growing up:(
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Since we are still celebrating VIP PINK Week, I want to take an opportunity on this week’s Three Ways to Wear Thursday to throw it back to the top THREE pink outfits ever on the blog! So, I got to digging and stumbled upon an ensemble from 2012! Ahh–it feels like just yesterday I started VIP….I guess my grandparents were right–time really does fly when you’re doing what you love :)
Now, without further delay and distractions, let’s take a look at these snazzy pink ensembles from the past.
Let me know which one is your favorite by commenting on this post or the VIP Facebook page :)
Phew…today has been quite work-filled. After my morning bike ride around downtown, I jumped head-first into my apartment patio project–leveling ground, adding sand, laying concrete stepping stones, adding marble rock, and ruining a perfectly good manicure–all while Ziva played with the leftover sand and my photographer snapped a few candid shots. Stay tuned to VIP home in July to see photos from the process + the final product.
Now, back to today’s blog topic–Throwback Thursday. In celebration of June coming to an end, let’s take a look back at what the VIP was doing this time last year…Oh, it’s hard to believe how much has changed in just a year! Time really does fly when your having fun, enjoying life, and following dreams *wink*
To see more photos from the “VIP Signature Curls” photo shoot and learn more about Detra and Daphne, click here.
Do y’all remember when Gabriel gave the VIP and VIP viewers a sneak preview of “Southern Skies” during his first VIP interview? Refresh your memory with the video below:
Now, VIP readers, I am off to pick out paint colors for my patio. Hm….decisions, decisions, decisions… *wink*
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