Expired.
Earrings c/o Sooo Chic Accessories
9/28/11
Sooo Chic Accessories Giveaway! (EXPIRED)
9/26/11
Today, I'm JJ Evans (Giveaway TOO)
I wore this the other night while out to dinner with the girls.
It's officially fall and I decided NOW to wear shorts.
I almost NEVER wear shorts.
But for some reason, I thought it was ok.
It'll pass.
It always does.
I've grown to appreciate my legs...blemishes and all.
Somebody, somewhere has no legs at all, so I'll take these with glee:)
H&M top...Juanette saw it 1st while we were in Atlanta. After I tried it on, I knew it was coming home with me too.
Calvin Klein Shorts
My Wedding Shoes...L.A.M.B. Heels
Also, I'm feeling a lot like JJ from that episode of Good Times where everyone got sick from the "bad supermarket meat" except JJ.
Yeah...that's what's happening in my household right now.
From bronchitis to viral infections...things are a' swirling all around me.
But I feel perfectly fine.
I hope I don't have the same fate as JJ at the end of that episode.
Like my earrings?? I do too!
They are courtesy of Sooo Chic Accessories!
Even the hubby said "Yep, those are some Reiko earrings."
I agree!
And for those of you who forgot that episode of Good Times...
Start around the 4:20 mark
*Yes, my whole life relates to an episode of Good Times*
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.
9/21/11
ATLANTA...The Night When The Food Sucked!
My in-laws also live in Atlanta. So, Juanette and I decided to have a big family dinner where my in laws and her sister/nephews all could get to see us while we were in town.
We went to Paschal's Soul Food Restaraunt.
One word.
HATE.THEM.SO.MUCH!
HATE.THEM.SO.MUCH!
Fine.
Four words.
We waited about 30 minutes JUST TO GET OUR DRINKS.
We got our darn near cold bread about 15 minutes after drinks. We waited well over an hour for our food.
There was practically no one else in the restaraunt. So WHY SO SLOW!?!
Surely, we thought the wait would be worth it! It had to be, right?!?
NOTTTTTTT!!
The entire table's food arrived cold! (Well, one side of Juanette's chicken was warm)
My Mac & Cheese must have come straight out of the box.
I thought the drought was only in Texas but apparently there was a salt and pepper drought in Paschal's because the food was BLAND!
Now, anybody who knows me knows that I believe in customer service and usually will politely demand it but I was with my in-laws.
I'm not ready to show them how I get down...just yet.
So, I sat and rocked...and rocked...and rocked in my seat like Madea! LOL!
The manager FINALLY had the nerve to check on things and we informed him of our experience.
Ummm...why was he trying to hit on the women at the table!?!?
DOUCHEBAG!
We came here for Soul Food not your crooked tooth smile! GRRR!
THEN...THEN....He asked US, "What should I do in this situation?"
(H&M Dress, Pour La Victoire Heels, DIY RAVEN bag, Nappy Rutz earrings)
Aren't you the manager?
You didn't take Management classes?
Customer service class?
Haven't you ever been a customer?
By this time, I'm disgusted!
*still rocking like Ol' Ms. Sophia on the Color Purple in the Thanksgiving Dinner table scene*
I replied, "You should do what's fair and appropriate."
What do you think he offers us?
I'll wait...while you think...........
He offered to REFRESH our drinks...that should have already been refreshed an hour ago!
Then he asked if he can have new food brought to the table.
WHY?? Because we like eating at midnight??
No, thank you.
What was his olive branch, you ask?
Complimentary fruit and dessert for the whole table.
*blank stare*
Guess what.
We had to WAIT for that too!
We had to WAIT for that too!
He brought a single plate with a scoop of this and scoop of that...FOR THE WHOLE TABLE!
AS in our table of 8, try to divide a cupcake 8 ways!
Keep in mind...I'm trying to be on my best behavior.
So, I paid the OVERPRICED bill but you best believe that I wrote "all up and through" the receipt.
I was writing sideways...on the back...everywhere!
Juanette had words with him when we were leaving. I'll let her tell you about that exchange if she so chooses.
MORAL of the story...THEY SUCKED!
#isaidit
#nowwhat
*I will be posting my experience on YELP!*
...Next post...Gladys Knight Chicken and Waffles and thrift shopping in the ATL!
9/19/11
ATLANTA: Day 1
(Photos taken outside of the Flying Biscuit)
Jacket: Thrifted & Gifted by Juanette
Belt/Dress: Thrift
BCBG Heels
Earrings by Nappy Rutz (Atlanta's Own!)
Now, that I've sufficiently gagged you with enough pics of my outfit...on to one of the MAIN reasons for my going to Atlanta! The hubby gifted me with a trip to ATL for my birthday, so I had to make the best of my short stay.
You may recall that I had a wedding portrait done by Atlanta's own fine artist/illustrator, Shanda Ferguson.
What you don't know is that I've never met her before!
Once, we received the portrait the day before the wedding, I immediately added meeting Shanda on my bucket list. We placed the portrait at the entrance of our wedding venue, so when you walked in...it was the first thing you saw!
The portrait is hands down, my favorite thing in my house!
I've chatted with Shanda several times this year and even cried once on the phone when I got the portrait because I was so overwhelmed by its perfection!
What she doesn't know is how much she's inspired me just by talking about focusing on goals and speaking into existence what I want for my future. I love people who are into inspiring and encouraging others.
NOW, THAT'S THE KIND OF ENERGY I WANT TO SURROUND MYSELF WITH ANY DAY!
I enjoyed every single moment of our meeting at The Flying Biscuit this weekend.
I'm always amazed at people with raw, natural talent and she did not disappoint!
We laughed and giggled like we've know each other for years.
I would gladly accept her into my family, which COULD happen if she ever chooses to...(he he he...inside joke)
I would gladly accept her into my family, which COULD happen if she ever chooses to...(he he he...inside joke)
Juanette, Cherie (you'll meet her in a future post), Shanda and I had the best time ever!
It was one of the best girl lunch dates I've had in a long time!
And that Juanette...that one is a hoot! I wish I could do a top ten list of the crazy stuff that comes out of her mouth but I'd have to do some heavy editing! LOL! #classic
Shanda...I heart you in more ways than one!
Shanda...I heart you in more ways than one!
Check out Shanda's work here
More Atlanta Posts coming!
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