Justin Timberlake… nuff said

***Understand one thing… this week my post will be mostly about Justin Timberlake…so if you are not a fan…I advise you to shove it! haha I’m just kidding…well sort of…anyway if he’s not your cup of tea maybe you need to give this album a chance because there’s seriously something in it for everybody! If not… then come on back next week, and I’ll try my best to mix things up šŸ˜‰

Oh by the way…. I FINALLY GOT JUSTIN TICKETS (thanks to the big bro)!!!! After days and hours of trying I did it! So for all those feeling hopeless…I felt your pain and now I’m a smiling fool! So keep at it!…. Stubhub’s your best bet, cuz I don’t know WHAT Ticketmaster is doin’ …and clearly they have no clue either! šŸ˜›

Any who… Justin Timberlake’s new album “The 20/20 Experience” is out TOMORROW, TUESDAY MARCH 19TH….it’s streaming for freeĀ on iTunes already, so I’ve already given it a listen…well a couple listenssss actually…I tried to wait but it’s been 7 years so screw it….I couldn’t freakin’ help myself.

SO… do yourself (and your ears) a favor and GO BUY IT!!!!!justin306-1360248439 … My advice, TARGET TARGETĀ  TARGET… (2 exclusive tracks!)

It is truly amazing, and ok I am completely infatuated with him, and have been for years, so yes maybe I am a little biased when it comes to the great Mr. Sexy Back. BUT I honestly feel this album is on a completely different and original level. (He’s had 7 damn years to make the damn thing! haha ;))

It all started with “Suit & Tie” and I knew automatically from that first track, that this album was going to be different. My thoughts; if you were expecting him to release another version of Cry me a River or Sexy Back well then that would have shown no artistic growth whatsoever.Ā And as his TRUE fans, and I say TRUE becauseĀ if you are truly a fan it wouldn’t matterĀ that this album is a little different, you’d like it anyway. Which is how I feel, I honestly am such a fan, that he could do anything and I’d just find a way to love it. He’s just that good… I mean let’s be serious he can do just about anything, he’s a freakin’ chameleon.

Anyhow, I feel that with this album….there’s a song for everybody. Justin has utilized all different music types, and sounds, and somehow managed to make them all blend into one out of this world album.

It’s so interesting to see. He has the musical backing of The Tennessee Kids and has really embraced a uniqueĀ old school R&B sound. It’s almost as though it pays homage to the musicalĀ likings of Michael Jackson, Prince, and Stevie Wonder.

If you are a JT fan you probably know last week was #Timberweek on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and truthfully I was sad to see it end. EveryĀ night heĀ performed a song off of the new album. Monday Night was previously heardĀ  “PusherĀ Love Girl,” a song that compares a relationship with a woman to the “positive” experience of doing drugs. Ultimately I think it’s him showcasing that Jessica Biel is his much needed drug of choice. šŸ˜‰Ā Lucky girl!JT-2020experience-studio-2

Tuesday was “Mirrors,” which has beenĀ previously released on iTunes, and hasĀ Ā Ā  become a personal favorite. Many do compare its sound to Cry Me a River, and I guess I do understand the similar elements. However, it’s still a completely different song. The message is not about a love gone wrong, its the total opposite. In a way I’m pretty sure it’s about him getting married;Ā he sings…

“And now it’s clear as this promise
That we’re making two reflections into one
‘Cause it’s like you’re my mirror
My mirror staring back at me, staring back at me”

Wednesday night Justin graced the stage with a performance of “Let the Groove Get in,” which has quickly skyrocketed to one of my favorite songs of his EVER! It is like a tribal dance party. I swear I can’t sit still for shit! šŸ˜‰ I mean he’s made some amazing dance tracks in the past but this…It’s a long way from his past work! It’s so different and so fantastic; it makes me proud to be a fan.

Thursday Night was another whammy! When he performed “Strawberry Bubblegum,” this is also one of my favs off the album. It’s very bluesy and jazz club esque. It’s actually super cute and catchy and clever as hell. My favorite line is… “If you’ll be my strawberry bubblegum, I’ll be your blueberry lollipop” Haha, like… are you kidding me? How great is that? I just love him!

Friday Night Justin treated the crowd to an old school JT mash-up where he combined “Like I Love you” “My Love” “Cry me a River” and “Senorita”….adding in a few surprises along the way….classic JT ā¤

ALSO… … not to mention Justin and Jimmy Fallon are the most adorable besties EVER….and you know they were bound to do it….

Presenting THE HISTORY OF RAP 4!Ā Ā Ā Ā  You. are. welcome. šŸ˜‰

AND my favorite skit from his hosting/musical guest duties on SNL SATURDAY MARCH 9th

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All images credited to justintimberlake.com

It’s so amazing to see that everything he does becomes somewhat of a trend. Hosting SNL for instance has clearly made him the youngest host to enter the “5 Timers Club” lol and he’s made several skits legendary; 2:30 am’s “D in a Box” “Motherlover” “3 Way (The Golden Rule)” TrilogyĀ has led viewers to look for them during SNL skits. The same with “Omelette-ville”, which its latest installment includes “Vegan-ville.” I swear no one makes a giant Tofu costume paired with tight-fitting spandex look quite that good! You can tell he loves to make people laugh, and thatĀ he’s a good sport becauseĀ he doesn’t take himself too seriously.

BIG NEWS! Tune in TONIGHT @ 9 pm to Justin’s album release party stream LIVE!

I’ll be fangirling the whole time! šŸ˜€

Stick with me for theĀ FULL album review COMING SOON!!!!

-<3-

“Secret” Society

Have you ever felt completely disconnected from the world around you?

Like the whole world is in on some big secret that you’re unaware of…

and you’re walking around aimlessly

watching them as they laugh at you.

And you wonder

Will I ever make it?

Will it ever get easier?

Or you know what…screw it,

maybe I’m justĀ  a little different?

Ā  -<3-

The Spotlight Blinds

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She shy’s away from the spotlight

the light too bright for hazel eyes

Fluorescent bulbs weaken her heart

too telling, too evasive

In her wonder, in her awe, in her heavy heart

She questions opportunity

She questions sincerity

Caring too much of what others may think

Sometimes…many times, she hides

And she likes it that way

It’s comforting

Sunglasses block out those rays

Not being noticed is her safety net

As she drowns in her thoughts

Sometimes they’re all she has

Existence is just a fragment of knowledge

Invisibility cloak bought and polished

She thinks …Loss is less likely that way

But gaining happiness isn’t achieved that way either

She may run…

she may run fast

Loneliness

a girl with a half empty glass

Run… will she take a risk?

Before it’s too late?

Stay…will she figure herself out?

Love…will it ever happen…will it ever last?

Love… Before he moves on

Hazel eyes shut tight

Far away from home

as she slowly distances herself

The spotlight blinds, oh how it blinds

#michelleleighwritesoriginals

-<3-

In God’s Hands

In God’s Hands

Holding Back

Look Away

Sick with worry

Mistrust in fate

It’s difficult to trust the things you do not know

But take a leap

make the jump

If you trip

you may fall

Just know that he will help you

through it all

He is the holder

of your happiness

He will watch over you, regardless

His love is unconditional

Never wavering

And one day you will meet him and thank him

#michelleleighwritesoriginals

-<3-

Start with “Hello…”

Start with “Hello”

Premature Love…

It’s all in my head

A moment in time

is all it takes

To have what you’ve always missed

A look

A laugh

A touch

A dream

A wish

It’s something new, something different

Keep your eyes on me

Forgive me if I lose focus

I’ve never had to deal with this

Nothing I expected

Nothing I envisioned

But somehow you’ve heightened my expectations

I still wonder

I still doubt

Checking in fantasies

and screaming out loud

But now it’s back to reality

a place I’ve always known

So let’s keep it simple

and start with “Hello”

#michelleleighwritesoriginals

-<3-

The Justin Timberlake Maddness Begins

So as you may have guessed from previous posts, I happen to be over the moon about Justin Timberlake making his return to music!

So as an avid fan, I feel it is only my duty to spread the details of the MAJOR WEEK(s) Justin has ahead of him!

THIS SATURDAY…

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THEN MONDAY MARCH 11th starts the PRE-sale for his New York Ticket Sales
followed by TUESDAY MARCH 12th, Tickets available to the general public at 10 AM!!!
ALSO THE WHOLE WEEK of MARCH 11-15th, he will be on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Who knows maybe we’ll even get another installment for “The History of Rap”… Here’s hopin’!
AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST TUESDAY MARCH 19th!!!!…..Ā The New Album is being RELEASED!!!!
I’m so freakin’ excited, can’t you tell? šŸ˜‰
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So I leave you with a lot to think about and A SONG! Enjoy!
Happy Weekend Bunnies! -<3-

If you could play any role in a film…

Killers-Movie-PosterOk so the other day I was thinking if I could play any role in a movie what would it be and why? To tell you the truth, I couldn’t think of the ultimate role…give me a few years and I’ll get back to you on that haha. BUT I do have a role in mind, that I found pretty much hits all the right qualities I would want in a character.

The character in question is450px-Killers_deserteagle2 “Jen Kornfeldt”

played by Katherine Heigl, from 201o’s “Killers.” Heigl plays a young woman who just recently ended a relationship with a long-term boyfriend, and in turn is forced to accompany her parents on vacation. Fun huh?

 

While in France, she meets Ashton Kutcher’s character “Spencer Aimes.” They quickly fall for each other and the movie does a time jump to 3 years later when they are married and living the suburban life as a married couple.ashton-kutcher-spencer-aimes-and-katherine

 

Heigl’s character has it all; she’s beautiful, successful in her career, happy in her marriage, and has a good support system including her parents and girlfriends. Her life is the picture of perfection…or so she thinks. She soon finds out her husband is a trained killer, and is licensed to kill the “bad guys,” although now it turns out he’s the main target. In a very strategically planned comedy drama, we see Heigl’s character, get into gear as she soon enough becomes her husband’s sidekick. Stealing cars, shooting guns and kicking ass…oh and by the way all while she’s… pregnant…yea! LOL

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It’s funny because the content of the movie is by no means funny, there are many deaths, but the way it is all laid out, just makes it comedic in some way. Kutcher and Heigl make the perfect team, and FYI Kutcher’s the hottest you’ve ever seen him! I’ve always said that I would love to play a bad-ass character…, and I don’t know about you, but I’d say that Heigl’s character definitely qualifies. P.S. I just love her and almost everything she’s in! (that one for the money movie…girl that was the worst jersey accent I’ve ever heard in my life! lolol)

Check out the Trailer for Killers if you haven’t seen the film! It’s definitely a fun watch!

-<3-

Lauren Conrad Fashion Icon <3

lauren-conrad-kohls-01Ā  So being that I totally have a fashionized girl crush on Lauren Conrad AND because

her Kohl’s Clothing Line is amazing, I felt it only appropriate that she be this week’s

#WardrobeWednesday focus.

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Here are some of my favorite LC… Lauren Conrad looks

Leather Jacket Chic

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Sexy Skinny Jean and Blazer

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The Fishtail Braid/ Side Braid

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I have serious issues trying to braid my hair. Every time I try it just falls out within a 10 minute

period, because 1) my hair is thin, and 2) I have layers. It’s so frustrating because I love the braided

side pony tail look, but it just never seems to work for me! I guess once my hair fully grows out, then it

will be more manageable. But like every girl knows, waiting for your hair to grow, is like waiting for

spring to come in this vicious winter cold.

Here are a few of Lauren’s New Kohl’s Line Looks:

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High Low Skirt

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Polka Dots!

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Mixing up your Denims

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The Vibrant Jean

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Printed Pants

I have been going through Kohl’s withdrawal seeing that it’s been closed for repairs …

here’s hoping they open up soon!

**And as per usual the woman who started it all**

Here’s my Bethany Joy Lenz Choice Pick:

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Joy Shopping in London

Happy #WardrobeWednesday Folks ā¤

Michelle Leigh Writes Welcomes its First Guest Blogger…

SoĀ  Tuesdays are usually the day I post some original work, I decided to do something a little different today. A good friend of mine recently shared with me some of her poems and other works. And I had been drawn to her style of writing because I feel it’s a lot like my style. I can definitely relate to it and I think many of you will be able to as well. This next piece of hers is beautiful and honest and it stuck with me the moment I read it.

“Happiness”

by Lauren Nicole

Happiness, old friend

When are ya comin’ around again?

Feels like so long since I’ve seen your face

Cause lately my worlds been such a dark place

Happiness, dear, I’m waitin’ on you

Needing to believe that you will come through

I’m waiting for the day I feel whole again

And can lose myself in your embrace,

without this nagging dread

Happiness, you don’t know what I’d give for a taste-

For my heart has been breaking at an endless pace

I close my eyes hoping to feel the sun,

But open them to find another day, just the same, has only begun

Sweet happiness, I remember you well …

How could you leave me for this nightmarish hell?

Happiness, wake me when my world is new

Bring back that joy as only you can do

And if you just give me a reason to smile… well, then…

Never will I relinquish the chance to do so again

Happiness please find me…I have been so lost and alone-

This uncertainty is cruel, and I want to go home.

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Meet The Author ā¤

Songwriter speaks from the Heart

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Tuesdays @ 8 on the CW

So as my friend Lauren likes to joke, I am the only person in the world who watches

the CW’s Hart of Dixie… and you know what maybe I am..I’m a girl, I like all that corny shit. šŸ˜‰

But hey it stars Rachel Bilson

(best known for her role as Summer on Fox’s The OC)

and the show is also from the creators of thatĀ  same once very

popularĀ  teen drama. Can you say Seth Cohen?

Regardless of the fact this guy is on it, and well hey… I’d just watch it for him alone šŸ˜‰

His name is Wilson Bethel, and he plays the character of “Wade Kinsella,” local bartender and well known

ladies man, until he sets his sights on Rachel Bilson’s character “Dr. Zoe Hart,”

the new stylish New York doctor that’s taking “Blue-Bell,” Alabama by storm.

(Although in the last episode we found out that he

cheated on her when he got drunk one night.)Ā  But I refuse to talk about that, because well I’m pretty pissed.

I have waited so damn long for them to finally get together and they were pretty freakin’ cute…

damn Wade, what the hell!!!

Any who… enough of that, the reason I brought this show up is because there was a song featured on last week’s episode that I fell in

love with. And I went on a search to find it! And when I did, I struck gold.

The song is called “These Words” by singer/songwriter Jill Andrews

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(Skip to about the 3:40 mark to hear the song)

Lyrics:

Look me up
When you’ve had your space
When you’re ready
To see my face
In a room where we both could be
Where somebody else
May be loving me
Would you ball up your hands?
Would you clench your teeth?
Would you walk away
In disbelief?
Are you ready to leave?

Read the rest HEREĀ 
***Jill also has an album out entitled The Mirror
I think what drew me into this song was the intro, the first few lines:
Hold me up
Because I think I’ve fallen to you
While you’ve fallen out of love with me...”
They kind of just stuck in my head and I felt like I had to know who sang it, because the song urges you to listen. Her voice is very soft,
very sweet, but at the same time it’s heartbreaking, and in a way it makes you want to know why. Or at least I did, and once I found her,
and I watched her perform the song, I can safely say I got chills. I think for something so simple, and organic; just a few guitars, the
song really just gets to you. So once again shout out to Hart of Dixie for supplying me with a new musical interest…that’s where I first
fell for The Lumineers, when “Ho Hey” was featured on the show before it even got overplayed by radio stations, lol.
Well there ya go…check her out! Happy #MusicMonday!