9/23/11

Atlanta: Chicken, Waffles, Thrifting & Strip Clubs...OH MY!



This first picture should speak for itself. 
This is pretty much what went on the whole weekend.
That's what we do.



Juanette and I both wanted to meet any and everyone who wanted to meet us, so we made it simple. 
Saturday.
Chicken and Waffles.
Thrift shopping.
Alot more may or may not have happened:)


That's my cousin. He took me in while in Atlanta. 
He has great teeth. French is his first language. 
Has a good job and enjoys going to "sexy breakfast" spots.
#justsaying
#pimpingmycousinout
#hesreadytostartafamily 
#hedoesntreadmyblog
#inboxmeformoreinfo
#donttellhimisaidthat
#ifyouarehimiamjustkidding
#notreally


LA LYNN came by to stay hi...and she came with goodie bags for both of us.
She walked up with a wedding gift for me!
AAAAH!!! How sweet is that!
She swung by just to say hi even though she was on her way to feed the homeless!
Thank you LA LYNN!!!




Antonia also dropped by to say hi!
We ended up kidnapping her for the whole day!
No, seriously, she kept saying that she had to go and we kept begging her to hang with us.
And it worked!
She also led us to Highland Bakery where I finally had a belated birthday cupcake.
So for that, I love ANTONIA!



That's Cherie on the far right. She is the owner and genius behind Nappy Rutz Accessories...and she's in Atlanta! She does jewelry parties and pop up shows all over Atlanta!




When Antonia first approached us, I gave her a hug and instantly started smelling her because she smelled so good! Within 30 seconds, Juanette and I were practically digging in Antonia's purse to try on her SMELL GOODS! LOL! I'm sure Antonia was thinking "that's what they do in Texas??"
(It was a body spray by Degree...YES...Degree the deodorant people!)

I was introduced to the UPTOWN! Half lemonade/Half sweet tea!
#addicted



(I was on the phone with Eboni' in this pic, she was telling me that she couldn't make it. Boo to ATL traffic)

We stopped by the Clothes Warehouse in Little 5 Points but we skidaddled out of there...the prices were ridiculous!






We become really focused when we are thrift shopping. It is not a game!



Clowning around with some college kids in Little 5 Points
(I hope they were college kids)



Off we went to a better thrift store, Value Village on Moreland Avenue.
 (Gap jacket, H&M Dress, Jessica Simpson heels in earlier pics, Jessica Simpson sandals here)

We found our groove in Value Village. The SFAM in us took over and we were showing how thrift finds can work to your advantage. Pushed up sleeves and belts are our strategies of choice!

My cousin hung around for a little bit. I may or may not have forced him. But we may have or may not have allowed him to go to a local strip club while we shopped so he could catch a few football games. 

When he came to pick us up, we got him in on the thrifting action! He walked away with a corduroy jacket with elbow patches!
( Sorry for the camera phone pics)




We had a blast!
We broke into impromptu photo sessions all weekend.

20 comments:

Anonymous said...

Yall look like yall had so much fun!!! Wish I could have joined in. If you every in the DC area let me know! Loving both of yall outfits!

Towanna

Dawnya said...

Okay. I seriously need to come to Houston adn do a thirft shopping run with yall...because I never find anything.

Shasie said...

I'm so glad that I'm not the only one that dances in public!!
Shasie of Live Life in Style

Baby Shopaholic said...

Love me some Gladys night! Glad you had a great time. I love LA Lynn! She is so sweet!

Unknown said...

I love that mustard dress girl.....you are working it!

Anonymous said...

Fashion bloggers are beautiful- seriously, you all are!!!

And your cousin??? Hell-o! He's handsome, I hope someone snatches him up... if not, I have a friend who lives in Atlanta who is single. Hey hey now. *Can TX and KY form an Atlanta love connection???*

Justme_Kellie said...

It looks like you guys had so much fun! I wish there were more bloggers in indy :-( i'll have to do some searchin!
The pic with the 5 of you...those hairstyles are giving me life!! #Work and I could really go for that plate of chicken and waffles right now! Lol
oh and *bats eyes at cousin* Lol

Sing of Singature Style said...

Looks like a good time, with good people, food and shopping. Your cousin is a cutie and the jacket he is wearing is perfection.
I love your dress, showing off those gorgeous gams.

Unknown said...

omg this looks like you had SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much fun!!!!! Jaunette's hair is SOOOO big and dope. Hahahha at you pimping your cousin. That was hilarious!! I was legitimately dying of laughter. Wish I was there to take part in the festivities and La Lynn was so sweet so dropping by with gifts :)

Ariana said...

hahaha love your hashtags about your cousin!!! He is veryyyy good looking!

Unknown said...

ladies he will seduce you with his eyes! LOL!

i had a blast with you guys, still kicking myself for not sticking it our for value village!

p.s. you know i'm gonna have to steal a couple pics right?

come back soon!

Full Figured Diva said...

Looks like you ladies had a great time...and you all look great!

Myeshia

Tiffanie said...

There's so much joy ooooozing through this post and the photos!

I love it.

Falala Mele said...

Hey, Im a new follower! Loved the post...it looks like you had an amazing weekend.... And put your cousin on a plane and send him to Sydney....he's fine (and the french is just a bonus!)

Lol... Much Love

Mele xo

http://falalamele.blogspot.com

Kerissa said...

Fun, fun, FUN! Cherrie's earrings are dope. She make em? Y'all need to pick me up for some of these trips. I'm pretty sure you flew right over my place of residence, lolol. You know thrifting makes the world go around :)))

Tammie S. said...

That last pic looks like the back of an album...I just love pictures that look candid but coesive at the same time.
Looks like y'all had FUN...
I was rockin and singing "Oh Jesus keep me near the cross" at that chicken and Waffles plate...you know I'm on Weight Watchers!

Ashley said...

Awwwwwwwww!!!! I saw a similar post on my cousin Antonio's blog Passionsontopofpassions!!! I'm glad you all had a great time. Everyone looked so chic and cute :)

Erika L. Thomas said...

Love that dress and shoes! You ladies look like you had a great time. I love meeting other bloggers..SFAM! LOVE it!

GFS said...

Ok can you find out for me where I can get a jacket and earrings like Jaunette's?
Are you serious about pimping your cousin? I speak a few French phrases, I go to Paris every other year, I have family in atl, will be there next month....!

GFS said...

Ironically I am with her right now. lol. The jacket is from the thrift store and the earrings from www.nappyrutz.com. Ad far as my cousin...I've already be verbally assaulted by him for putting him on blast www.godsfavoriteshoes.com
11th Commandment: Thou Style Shall Never Be Sacrificed.

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