Saying Goodbye to Austin in Camo and Pearls

Army Shirt: Thrift Store

T-Shirt: Gap

Pearls: Sam Moon

Pants: F21

Shoes: Jessca Simpson (Vday gift 2012)

Bag: Zara

Thank you Rocquelle and Juanette for your photography skills!

You can't even almost imagine the things that were laughed about before, during and after these pictures were taken.

Serious stuff like diversity, media and SUPER important stuff like unpleasant looking babies, humble brags, blogger buns, paying for landscaper bills in  pancakes...the origin of "the dingho ate my baby" phrase...so much more.


It was like watching an episode of "The View" but way funnier and a lot more stylish.

 Kendi...I so enjoy that you are as humorous in "real life" as you are on your blog!

Jentine...you have my heart...and my yard! (She's a kickass landscaper:)

We (Thelma/Juanette and I) had some powerful conversations with the ladies pictured in this post and so many more that were not pictured the entire weekend.
Some of the conversations truly needed to be documented although some need to be classified!
Ultimate girl talk!

Look for more pics on the GFS FB page soon.

What Happens in Austin...Gets A Blog Post!

This weekend I went to Austin to attend the Texas Style Council Conference. 

This was my second year in a row.

At this point, it's worth it just to hug all of my "blog friends in my head."

I wasn't prepared for the cold and rainy weather.

Like bronchitis kind of weather...because that's what I have now.

Oh wait that's not it...I also have an ear infection.

(And I am way too old to get ear infections, no!?!)

So consider these pictures "bb"...before bronchitis.

 Dress: H&M

Jacket: The Gap

Shoes: Jessica Simpson

Clutch: Borrowed from Juanette...she is the queen of accessories!

I was able to hang out with my blog buddy Rocquelle from Consider Me Lovely.

It's been over year since I've seen her last. I gotta do better!

I just adore her spirit and her style. And she is hella smart...like for reals...she knows alot of stuff!

Kourtney from Cheap Chic and Curvy was there. 

Every time I see her, I wanna hug her! 

She has the best giggle:)

Ultimate busy woman Elissa was there!

And my all time love/SHERO... KYLA was there.

There are no words to express how I feel about Kyla. 
She knows.
 That's all that matters:)

 And Juanette...my partner in crime...quite literally. 

I can't share the shenanigans because we have a secrecy pact and both of us would have to "off" each other.

After this picture was taken...there were giggles, wet feet, waffles, bad waiters...in no particular order

More pics/bloggers to come...right after I take a swig of cough syrup laced with heaven codeine.

The only thing that is making me feel better right now is catching up on episodes of New Girl...while trying to not cough/choke while gigging.


Shout out to L. Michelle...I need to jack some of your pics!

Channeling the 40's

As I was getting dressed to go to a wedding, I was told that I was dressed like I was from the 40's. 

When will the husband learn that I take that as a compliment!?!?

In retrospect, I should've worn a belt to give the look a little more shape but at the time I was feeling the sleekness of no belt. 

I plan on getting a lot of wear out of this skirt, so you'll see it again:)

Probably sooner than later...

Skirt worn as a dress: Anthropologie

Vintage clutch

Heels: Steve Madden

Tux Jacket: Thrifted by Juanette

Necklace: Borrowed from Juanette

 Juanette and I will be in Austin this weekend at the Texas Style Council Conference. 

Tweet me if you'll be there!

GFS Christ Chic: Don't Judge Me!

This morning, I was listening to Drake/Rihanna's "Take Care" while getting ready for church when I had the last minute genius idea to wear this dress and the belt backward. 

What...I KNOW you're not judging ME!?!?

It could have been the other way around...

I could have been listening to Gospel...on the way to the CLUB!

Ummm hmmm.

*rolls eyes*

*sucks teeth*

I've worn this dress before...it's the same dress on my blog header. 

I thought I would give the red dress a final spin before Spring officially arrives.

In other news...I'm wearing braids...errr...braided twists technically.

I was getting bored with my hair and wanted to give my fro a break so I decided to bring 1995 back. 

Everyone raved about Solange when she wore her box braids circa Poetic Justice...(I raved too:)

So, I figured why not. 

I'm enjoying the new look.

 Dress: Thrifted by Juanette

Bag: Zara

Jewelry: Forever 21

Shoes: Steve Madden "Sarrina"

P.S...I'm going to a wedding next weekend and I'm hoping that the DJ plays either "Take Care" by Rihanna/Drake or the new song "Cake" by Rihanna/Chris Brown.

The bride reads my blog...let's see if she catches my hint/request!

Check out my "Dark Skinned Girls Rock" Feature here!


For the GFS newbies...Christ Chic is simply what I wore to church:)

Thank You Essence.com!

Did you go to Essence today? Did you see a familiar face?

How cool is that!?!?

Thank you to Essence for sharing our wedding in the Bridal Bliss feature!

GFS Christ Chic: Denial

Here are all the things I tried to do to avoid accepting the Whitney Houston news:

1. Watch comedies

2. Play Words with Friends

3. Watch House Lies (with Don Cheadle)

4. Watch hours of Friday Night Lights

5. Eat Frenchy's Chicken

6. Catch up on episodes of The Good Wife (soooo good!)

7. Catch up on Up All Night (Maya Rudolph is a comic genius)

8. Planned outfits to pack for The Texas Style Council Conference in a few weeks

But alas, I had to watch the homegoing celebration on CNN.

And honeyyyyyyyy, I've never been so proud to be a believer! 

A believer in Christ, just to be clear.

I'm not a bible thumper and I would suck at being a deacon's wife just because of the dress code but I know what I know.

I am convinced that Whitney's homegoing brought somebody to Christ. 

THAT...was Whitney's final and greatest gift of all.

Now dance to I Wanna Dance with Somebody.

Because I am:)

Dress & Faux Fur Collar: H&M

Bag: American Apparel

Shoes: Jessica Simpson

Jewelry: Forever 21

P.S....For my new followers, Christ Chic posts are simply what I wore to church:)

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It's A Phase

I've been into pants lately.

It's a phase.

This too shall pass.

But my husband is enjoying the phase. 

I don't wear enough pants for his taste. 

Enjoy it while you can dude:)

Vintage Men's Lee Denim Blazer: Thrift Store

T-shirt: Target

Jeans: Forever 21

Faux Fur Collar: H&M

Steve Madden "Sarrina" Heels

Gloves: Thrift Store

Purse: So old I can't remember

Say Your Goodbyes

Here are some more shots of the skirt I wore to the ballet this weekend. 

Enjoy the length now because the next time you see it, it will be knee length.:)

My hair looks like I cut it but I just did a twist out and pinned it up on the sides/back and shaped it.

 Say goodbye to the long black skirt!

Top: Forever 21

Tulle Skirt: Gifted by Chastity (from Shabby Apple)

Target Belt

Thrifted Necklace

Jessica Simpson (Waleo) Heels

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