Let's Ring in 2009 The Right Way

With New Years Eve happening tonight, here are some facts to remember so that you can start off 2009 right.

• Don't claim you're ready to do all these magnificent things in 2009 when you know damn well you didn't do shit in 2008.


• If your feeling some type of way about one of your friends, don't invite them over for New Years Eve, get drunk, then do a light read while intoxicated. You'll wake up either happy you got the burden off your chest or mad at yourself for letting it happen that way.


• Don't have random sex with someone just because it's New Years Eve. Remember you want to bring in 2009 the right way, not the CLASS-less way.


• Make New Years Resolutions for yourself that you know you can keep. Good examples of New Years Resolutions include: Exercising, getting a better paying job, saving money, creating more hobbies for yourself, going back to school. You get the picture, create a resolution that will better you in the long run.


• Make sure you have a designated driver/public transportation ready for when you've hit the edge with the cocktails


• Last but not least, remember to have FUN it's the end of 08 and the beginning of 2009. We have so many things to be happy for. One being, the succession of President-Elect, Barack Obama. Like he said "Change is going to come."

With that said, Everyone here at You Got Tea would like to wish you and your loved ones a Happy and Safe New Years Eve. We'll be back on January 1st or 2nd depending on the state of cocktails we consume, ready with a new glass of 09 MEDIA tea. With that said, We Say Keep Sippin, We're giving you that GOOD TEA!!

Black Love At It's Finest

Here are some of the Best Dressed Couples Of 2008, According to Essence Magazine. If you agree/disagree with anyone on the list let me know via the comments section below!
Barack and Michelle Obama
Shawn and Beyonce Carter
Kimora Lee and Djimon Hounsou
Nelly and Ashanti
Chris Brown and Rihanna
Nick and Mariah Carey
Robin Thicke and Paula Patton
Nas & Kelis
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith
Mary J. Blige and Kendu Isaacs

I'm off to find my Black Love!

I may have already found it,
but that's another post all in itself

that is all.

The F.C.

TOP TIPPERS OF 2008: Rihanna

Since it's Hump Day and we've spent the week talking about TOP TIPPERS from this past year, you can't help but mention "Good Girl Gone Bad," Rihanna. Rihanna has tipped like no other this past year. From the multi-platinum album sales to the various ad campaigns and awards, Ri-Ri's left her mark on the industry this year. She shed the long mane and mid-drift tops for a more raunchy, edgy persona this go round. We use to know Rihanna as this little island girl mocking singers like Beyonce and Ciara but, she's stepped from the sideline to claim her title as the princess of Def-Jam. I can be a Rihanna hater at times but, I can't front fashion when it comes to this chic. She stays draped in designer duds be it, the red-carpet or a leisure stroll through the local airport. She TIPPED BOOTS in 2008, I look forward to seeing the re-vamp of Rihanna in 2009. With that said feast on some delectable pictures of the island honey below.






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Matching Bag Swag

What does the set give for these two? Chris Brown's rocking the new Gold BBC backpack hitting stores next week, which is HOT! But, what's Ri-Ri giving with the matching Louis Vuitton bag? I wonder was this planned? With these two stunt queens, probably. Talking about you two are brother and sister. They're the first brother and sister duo I've seen get real cozy in a jacuzzi. But, who am I to judge? Chris Brown is from Virginia.

And it's no shade.

The Fashion Connoisseur

Louis Vuitton Spring 2009 Handbags

The F.C.

Let's Love Like There's No Tomorrow

Spring Court B2 Scratch - $171


Energie Okete White Velcro - $179


Energie Holly Metallic - $179

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Morning Man Bag

I've been looking for a fashion-forward, versatile bag for the Spring season and after searching high and low, I think i may have found a winner. What I like about this Mhann bag is how it not only gives Hamptons teas but, Wall Street man on the move. As an avid bag carrier, you must take all this into consideration when making a purchase. You want a bag that's not only a conversation starter but, one that get's the party started and ended. You want to be the one they're pointing at as you leave. Now if you say I'm not right, I'll slap you. That is all.





With my man bag intact,

It's the Fashion Connoisseur

I Am Mr. Ordinary

Get into these pieces from clothing line, People's Market. What I like about this line is their ability to transcend the boundaries for the average shopper. I like how they blend high fashion, modern chic and everyday edge to create their affordable line. If you haven't gotten familiar, you might want to hurry.






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I've Always Colored Outside The Lines

Neil Barrett S/S 2009







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ITS A STICKUP.. STICKUP!!

I need dat cash and . .your artistic identity. Beyonce girl, youre greasing your steps towards that iconic status you seem to be starving. Who are you? Im seeing everyone BUT you!!!

INTERVENTION!


The clincher is Jenny Lo setting the trends trends a good 11 years before someone else came along and make it "hot." A mess in every which way. Now Madonna has been known to take a piece of a subculture and mold it into an identity, hence her infamous "eras" with each fourthcoming album, but THIS. . this is tomfoolery. The claw came from Kylie .. and everything else from someone under the sun.


Beyonce, my dear, the internet makes the world flat. And to your dismay young lady anything you think that only you and your team knows about, you are gravely mistaken on the fact!

Rushing back to a computer because I cant believe my ojos..

-SANTINA

Top Tippers Of 2008: Tracee Ellis Ross

As we continue our countdown of THE TOP TIPPERS OF 2008, We can't help but mention Miss. Tracee Ellis Ross. As the daughter of the legendary Diana Ross, Tracee's had stints of fame in TV, movies and even the fashion world. What i love about Tracee is her eloquent yet regal demeanor. Always seen on the red carpet in designer duds, Tracee is definitely a FASHIONISTA on the prowl. The way Tracee tipped in 2008 there's no telling what she has up her sleeve for 2009. Below, I've included some pics of Tracee from various events, Feast on Ms. Ross honey.






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