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It’s been a year since we’ve rolled out a campaign for the blog, so it was time to roll out something new.
Last year we had a strong response to the test campaign shoot that was done for the blog, and this year we decided to really give Beautonomy a sense of self, and brand it as such.

With that being said, the next set of visuals has been shot and the theme for this current year of 2012-2013, is really going to be focused around my own Mid 20’s. As I, Asia Monique have recently turned 25, it’s like the perfect stepping stone in my life, and like many others of being young, sexy, confident and an adult. You have a firm sense of self at this point and I feel the blog has established itself enough to show a different side to it by now, beyond the pearls and perfume, it has a bit of edge to it.

This is the first of many shoots, but I figured I would give you all an idea of where we at Beautonomy are coming from visually. Beyond what you read and receive from the blog, you as the reader wish to understand a concept, and so as we grow and learn, the thoughts, techniques, and lessons all go into the branding and content you find here.

Currently, the layout is sleek and chic enough to allow the visuals created around it to compliment, accent, and act as an extension to the overall ideal of the blog. This allows it to be edgy somedays, and chic somedays, thus giving you a sense of the brains behind it all, myself.

Thanks for rocking with us and continue to follow the campaign! Let’s make this a great year!

-Asia Monique Mays

Peace.Love.LipsticK

Original Article

Last one for today, from the vision book.

 Seldomly do I respond   to such accusations.

For I’ve arrived,

and you’ve not.

For I was born for something greater

than the mask of the everyday 

masquerade…

No need to dress up, I do not bother.

To sink to your lowly  assumptions

For you’ve simply found yourself 

10yrs prior

remaining the block nigga 

the highschool desire

but I, need more than that.

Money is an addition.

For a thought, becomes  the dream

the goal in which I plan to reach the money

trails

my 

ambitions.

…So I’m not worried  about that.

I’m worried about my future,

although  I’m focused on today.

I make  a step everyday

to stray beyond the means that lock me up.

Shackled at the feet.

Imprisoned.

I refuse to shout from a mental penatentiary

that is a certified killer 

of any healthy thoughts 

I fear…

that my son will have no one to look to.

For guidance.

Beyond God Himself.

And that the block nigga will slither 

his way into his heart

and corrupt his innocent curiosity.

I know

he will be stronger

than   Adam , and what Eve

eventually brought him to.

But for my baby 

he needs

positivity…

options. 

I’m 6 months pregnant with 

a gift that will change nations.

That will speak  internationally 

campaign for self-righteousness

AND its dropping SOON.

So for my thoughts to give

birth

to the lost nations at hand

my plan is to birth

the “wake-up.”

For I was born for something greater

than the everyday masquerade,

No need to dress up. I do not even bother.

-Asia Monique Mays

Original Article

Good Morning all! This is another quick little piece from my vision book. Enjoy!

We go together. 

Something weird and  unexplainable  brought  us to this point  of…

curiosity was what it was.

Business as  usual , things shared to the world 

and  in the blink of an eye ,

the daunting familiarity of your silhouette 

has become the frame ,

to our picture perfect title.

The empty  text messages. The silent glances. 

small moments of excitement. 

The misinterpretations.

“I’m fucking up,” plays through 

both minds…

in time.

We go together…

is al that is left behind. From the daunting 

familiarity of your silhouette

that became the frame,

to our picture perfect title. 

-Asia Monique Mays 

Original Article

Good Morning! So I decide to do something a little different for this week. Yes! I do understand with all of my energy, random little photos, constant pushing of artists, music and cosmetics, I don’t really show much more of myself beyond the fact that these are the things I support. So, I do write and I wish to share some of my work with you all this week if that’s ok.

Now I will share with you some of my most recent work and you can always let me know what you think. I will also share with you that as I write, I am a visual person. Though I may use short phrases, I try to use the right word to convey the image that I need you to see, and the emotion that I need you to feel (I hope that makes sense). SO, with that being said, ladies an gentlemen, An Ode…

You  open up to me.

Everytime I reach for  you, you know exactly

where it was , we left off…

In conversation.

You let me speak. 

For any question  I’ve ever had  from the dawn

of your existence

or our friendship…

you’ve allowed for our love to  co-exist…

Its not fair.

For you’ve a voice to speak with,

but instead you choose to use the words of mine

to define your existence.

So, I embrace you and your humility,

allowing me to mold you into a version of myself.

Acting as a  mirror , allowing me to

truly see myself…

well…through you.

I’ve come to you broken, battered, angered

…naked.

No actions…no.

Judgement. 

…

Its not fair. 

From your makeup  I’ve judged you,

saying to myself, “you were beautiful. Perfect for me…

what could I do to change you..”

like they all tried to do me. 

And yet you still allow me to take advantage 

of your willingness  to tattoo my thoughts

images

to corrupt what you  could be made better for.

To act on your openness and show you,

only you

who I really am…

but.

What is to happen…

when my thoughts and quips have filled every 

single inch of your being.

What happens…

when every angle  of your frame is marked

cut

ripped in my image…

?

Are there others like you who are willing 

to live

for my very existence?

Be my reflection?

Be my “SELF?”

…I hope to not find out too soon…

as I  am currently still  currently exploring the dimensions of you. 

…and myself. 

Original Article

Anytime I listen to my music, I normally put my entire library on shuffle. From the train, to work, and back I have my fave mixtapes to the newly released on hand, and this week, these five songs either started the day, or were in heavy rotation in the shuffle mix. So…we ready?

Mad Men

Who Done It:  BLiNK, Dave Coresh, Young General, Teeklef

Mixtape/Album: American Dreams African Principles

Comments: EVERYONE went in on this joint. ALL parties involved murdered someone’s soul. Idk. I’m only saying. This happens to be my fave.  Everytime I hear this, All I can say is “YESSSSS for this.” And I’ve heard this quite a bit. BLiNK has mad concepts, great structure and although his delivery is smooth, his lyrics go hard, so don’t sleep on him. The project: killer. Glad I had the chance to participate with it!

Best Love Song

Who Done It: T-Pain ft. Chris Brown

Mixtape/Album: Revolver

Comments: :). Love T-Pain because of his energy and well Chris Brown…is just Chris Brown. I’m a fan of his, what can I say. But this joint I heard over the summer and lost my mind. Its full of energy and its just an awesome song to get you moving and grooving. Also, I will say I was quite impressed with this album more over T-Pains last, as I still listen to the entire album, moreover his previous albums, where I would only get one or two tracks.

You Da One

Who Done It: Rihanna

Mixtape/Album: Talk That Talk

Comments: This was the first track I heard off of the album and I loved it. I think my iPhone picked up on that. I was also quite excited about the entire album, as I normally don’t gravitate towards her stuff. But, ever since Loud…she may have a new fan.

Leap Yer

Who Done It: The Boy Illinois ft. Asia Monique

Mixtape/Album: Inhale Pt. 4

Comments: Yes I think my phone is biased, BUT I LOVE THIS SONG! This happens to be the 1st single off of Illi’s mixtape and yes…that would be yours truly featured on it.  He’s honestly a dope lyricist. Smooth, energetic, intelligent and just well rounded as an artist.   I love his delivery.

Love Me Not

Who Done It: J. Cole

Mixtape/Album: Friday Night Lights

Comments: I will say…I liked The Warm Up ( ONE OF MY FAVE  mixtapes) better, but I’m not Mad at Friday Night Lights as a whole. This happens to be a joint I had to hear a few times before I was like “ok…I like it, I like it.” What I will say about J. Cole, he has a sense of consistency, but I felt he went harder on The Warm Up. He’s got madflow though, I’ll give him that as well.

So that is it for this week as far as Asia Monique’s iPhone is concerned. I think it would pat itself on the back if it could.

Until Next time,

-Peace.Love.LipsticK

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Check it out, check it out! Fall look…

luvherstyle:

Hey loves!!!

Guess what?! It’s FALL SEASON!!! It’s probably one of my fave…scratch that it IS one of my fave times of the year! WHY? Because you get to wear fly leather boots and jackets, of course! Most importantly though, this is the time when you should start taking the best care of…

luvherstyle:

Hey loves!!!

Guess what?! It’s FALL SEASON!!! It’s probably one of my fave…scratch that it IS one of my fave times of the year! WHY? Because you get to wear fly leather boots and jackets, of course! Most importantly though, this is the time when you should start taking the best care of…

Lovers!!! Checkout my 1st post with LuvHerStyle ;)!

That’s right ladies and gents….Beautonomy IS making moves!!! ;) 

luvherstyle:

Hey guys & dolls!

By now, I hope you all have become a little familiar with one of our newest contributors. Hailing all the way from Chi-town, I am so excited to announce Ms. Asia Monique of Beautonomy has been added to the Luvher Style team.

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