The Sophisticate Chronicles

Hmm. .now I'm sure after seeing the title everyone is thinking  thinking "What is this about?". Well according to Kevin Carr there are specifically 11* things men just absolutely LOVE and can't do without. A little about Kevin Carr. . Dating Coach and motivational speaker Kevin Carr is the author of "If All Men Are Dogs: Then Women You Hold the Leash", and the new eBook "Date Responsibly: Choosing Better Men". Here we go. . #1 Honesty Real men respect an honest woman. In fact, they yearn for one. A woman that possesses the ability to be open and honest about what she wants is one that can clearly articulate how she does and doesn't feel. There's nothing like it. In a world full of surface interaction your candidness can be refreshing for him. #2 Empathy There are a lot of cases where he doesn't necessarily want to be "right.” He simply wants to be understood. He will never be ...

If you haven't figured out by now. .I am a music LOVER!! You will see my FAVorite songs of all genres posted here and I love to highlight my FAV artist. Allllllllllll the Buzz from the BET Hip Hop Awards has the internet going CRAZY!! From the return of Juvenile and Mannie Fresh on stage with 2 Chainz and of course the legendary Bone Thugs N Harmony (Come ON!! It's the firrst of the mooooonth!!). HOWever. .the Cypher that Shut It DOWN was delivered from none of than TDE. I love me some Kendrick Lamar. .but this shout out is for a young cat who clearly ripped his bars like no other Isaiah Rashad!! The 21 year old from Chattanooga, TN has already been proclaimed as one the Hottest "Up and Coming" MC's in the game. With sharp and straight to the point bars he truly has something that the game has been missing. Here are a few exerts from Eric Diep's XXL interview. . On growing up in Chattanooga, TN: Growing up in Chattanooga, Tennessee is probably as...

Losing my grandmother to Breast Cancer was one of the hardest things I've faced in my life. Watching my mother take care of her day end and day out was truly life changing. She fought like a Champion till the end and may she continue to REST in PEACE. This month support and show that you are AWARE of the fight to find a cure for Breast Cancer. Make a donation in honor of a loved one, friend, or just to show you care to the Sisters Network. The Sisters Network® Inc. (SNI) is a leading voice and only national African American breast cancer survivorship organization in the United States. Sisters Network is governed by an elected Board of Directors and assisted by an appointed medical advisory committee. Membership is 3000, which includes more than 40 affiliate survivor run chapters nationwide. The organization’s purpose is to save lives and provide a broader scope of knowledge that addresses the breast cancer survivorship crisis affecti...

I have been slipping with posting my "Drink of the Month" favorites. We are already close to the end of October but there are still a few Homecomings, HBCU Classics, and of course just other good time/chill events left. I wanted to keep it simple but true to the kick off of Fall and cool weather. Here is a very subtle, smoothy, and tasty Martini that can be plugged in and enjoyed at any event. The Amber Martini Ingredients 3 1/2 oz Ciroc Vanilla Vodka 1/2 oz Frangelico 1/2 oz Amaretto 1 or 2 cut and sliced Red Apples Directions Pour contents into Mixer/Shaker Shake all ingredients over ice until they are well chilled Strain into a chilled Martini glass Garnish each glass with a slice of apple Voila. .you are ready to sip and chill ;") Enjoy~* @TheeSophistiKat

A good friend of mine called me last night. . "Yo L!! You've got to hear lil dude from the Wire's album". . Of course I was like "Who? What?" (mind you I am sick too. .Glory. .LoL!!) "It's FIRE!! GO to iTunes and cop it stat!!" The way I was feeling at that moment. .was "Child BYE!!"LoL!! However I am a sucker for GREAT music. He text the name and album title. .Low and behold. . It was the debut LP from the oh so Handsome Tristan Wilds aka Mack Wilds!! I have been a fan of the young actor since his days on "The Wire". .90210. .and of course "Red Tails" (Yes Lawd!! That was an outstanding and HANDSOME cast) so I honestly didn't know what to expect from him pursuing music. I remembered seeing the "Own IT" video this summer. .but didn't think to much about it. Over the past few months there has been a buzz about Tristan taking a break...