GFS Christ Chic: Groupie Etiquette 101

You never know where you will get your life lessons.

It can be in church.

From an elder. 

From the bible.

Or from the drugstore.

I was in CVS (drugstore) yesterday to grab a birthday card for my buddy.

As I was minding my own business, I peeped two ladies behind me in their summer best. 

Sexy shorts and even sexier heels.

Vintage Peplum Dress: Thrift store

Black skirt: Target

Clutch: Thrift Store

Vintage Charles Dourdan Sunglasses

Belt: Zara

Pour La Victoire Irina Shoes

One of the chicks was on the phone explaining to someone how Kevin Garnett (pro ball player) was across the street at Farragos, eating on the patio.

(Side note: It's 100 degrees in Houston, if you're a celebrity sitting on the patio...you WANT to be seen. #just saying)

At any rate, the chick told her friend that she was going to walk over there and convince Kevin Garnett to go to the other restaurant/bar across the street.

I screamed silently. 

Not because of Kevin Garnett.

I'm not into basketball.

But the fact that I was about to witness how groupies work!

That was exciting to me!

So I scurried to my car and watched the whole thing in my rear view mirror.

I saw Kevin Garnett on the patio chatting with his B-ball buddies.

(Houston Rockets vet Sam Cassell was one of them)

I saw the girls sashay across the street.

Leg Longs. Hair to the waist. Gucci sunglasses. LV purses. And sheer determination.

I watched them approach the table and not get turned away.

I saw giggling gestures.

Hair being tossed over the shoulder.

A little texting....

Then I drove off.

Because I was going to be late to a birthday party! 

But I was impressed nonetheless!

What do you think?

Do you think the girls were successful!?!?

*GFS Christ Chic Posts are simply what I wear to church*

2012

Happy New Year!

Hopefully you prosper in all ways that are great!

I go back and forth about making a list of goals every year. 

You know...the cliche' of it all. 

I think it works for some people. Not for others. Not sure where I fall into that. 

I do have a pretty good mental note going though:)

Do you make resolutions?

Have you stuck to them in the past?

Do tell:)

 Old Navy Top

Thrifted skirt/scarf

Zara Plaitted shopper bag

Aldo earrings (gifted by Juanette)

Pour La Victoire Irina heels(black)

(The skirt in full swing)

No Words

Fedora: Zara

Skirt: Zara

Sweater: Old Navy

Booties: Pour La Victoire

Bag: Goodwill

Faux Fur Collar: H&M

:)

GFS Christ Chic:Manners

Here's another installment of Christ Chic.

 (For the new GFS readers...that just means an outfit post on what I wore to church)

I had to set an example to someone in church today.

A lady was sitting next to me in church with an "active" 3 year oldish kid.

He was a terror. 

Which is fine...I'm not judging.

She gave him some Cinnamon Toast Crunch from a baggie as a snack.

Which again is fine...because sometimes I sneak Honey Nut Cheerios in for my own snack:)

But he didn't eat it.

He threw it on the floor.

Mind you that this was the first Sunday in our brand NEW building.

Pretty, shiny floors and all.

I waited and waited for her to pick up the cereal. 

I thought maybe she was waiting for the choir to finish singing.

Nope.

Oh...she must be waiting for the sermon to be over.

Nah.

Surely she is waiting for the church announcements to be made. 

No.

Oh...what is that sound? 

That's the sound of her kid CRUNCHING the cereal on the brand new floors with his feet.

And what's all of that over the brand new church seats? 

CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH...CRUMBLED!

So now, I'm distracted.

Why won't she pick up the cereal?

I sat there for almost two hours side eyeing the mother...not the kid. The kid doesn't know any better.

The mother does. 

She doesn't.

By the time the pastor said his final prayer, I already made the decision that I'm going to pick up the cereal as soon as church as over. 

IN FRONT OF HER.

So I did.

What do you think she did?

Right.

She leans over and starts to help as I am hand sweeping the crumbs with my church program.

She said, "Oh thank you but I was going to wait til church was over to get the ushers to grab a broom to get it."

Ummm hmm lady.

Umm hmmm.

H&M Top

 Zara skirt

 Pour La Victoire Booties

 American Apparel Bag 

Aldo Earrings/Statement bracelet (gifted by Juanette)

Aldo Bangles

Vintage Sunglasses

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!

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!

Someone at the table said something to the manager.

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!

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!

All Aboard!

Just a quick weekend post.

Thrifted skirt worn as dress.

 Kind of obsessed with that whole strategy these days.

TIKKR watch c/o TIKKR

Pour La Victoire Sandals

Vintage Train Case

(Never knew how much I needed a vintage train case until I saw Juanette with one)

*whispers* There is a special treat for those who "Like" GFS on Facebook right now



Defiant

Let's count all the style rules that I'm probably breaking...

(Thank you Ashley of Mocha Mommies for taking pics & being a dreamweaver!)

1. Stripes are a no-no on those "thick in the hips"

2. Top heavy chicks shouldn't wear loose fitting tops

3. Matching is necessary

4. Style bloggers should not repeat clothes (I'm not sure if that's a rule)

I pretty much broke them all. When I was 3 or 4 years old, I kissed a hot stove because somebody said don't touch it. It's what I do. Doesn't always work out for me. But it will never be from the lack of trying:)

Tee/Skirt: Target

PLV "Irina" Heels

I ordered a dress from ASOS last year & it arrived in that beautiful fabric. I decided to stuff one of my large clutches in it.

 Pardon me while I do a little housekeeping:

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P.S. God is good. That is all. Carry on...



GFS in New Orleans: Color Block Me

I decided to do some major color blocking one of my nights in New Orleans. I wanted to steer clear of "all black everything." It's amazing how much my style has changed over the years...a large part due to blogging. 

 

It has allowed me to try new things and step out of my once "Banana Republic only" box!

I know you are tired of me wearing my Blue Suede PLV heels but I just love them so! They are so comfy and perfect for any occasion. 

They serve me well whether I'm in church or crawling on New Orleans streets after hours...which would eventually lead me right back to church if I'm not careful:)

Target Shirt

Zara Skirt

Pour La Victoire Heels

Clutch/bracelet borrowed from Juanette

HAS BLOGGING CHANGED YOUR STYLE??

Next New Orleans post coming in a few days...

And don't forget about the Houston Blogger Meet up this Saturday! March 26...are you coming?

The Easiest DIY on Earth

I've been wanting to pull this "Cheryl Cole" look off for a while. I am kind of obsessed with all things "flashdance", trench coats and spring...in no particular order.

I thrifted this men's sweatshirt and decided to DIY it instead of trying to buy one. I think I cut the "neck" too wide...but it's a DIY sweatshirt...who cares? Not me.

I threw on a knit hat (too dark to tell), chunky earrings and my Pour La Victoire heels:)

JCP Cargo Pants

How did I do?

(Cheryl Cole...thanks to Erin...I know who she is:)

THANK GOD FOR THE WEEKEND!!!!!!!!!!!

GFS Feature: Christ Chic and Forgiveness

I went to church today.

(Thrifted Trench, Thrifted American Eagle Dress)

 But I think the devil was trying to distract me. Everytime I would just about bow my head in prayer, I would catch a glimpse of a furcoat walking down the aisle! IN 70 DEGREE WEATHER!?!? I promise you Texans just can't wait for even a cool breeze.  I counted 4 fur coats just before the sermon.

The choir helped me regain my composure though. But even that was ruined.  My vision was acosted by atleast three lace front weaves on children in the choir stand. It is NOT okay to allow your kid to look like a real life Cabbage Patch KID!

I made it through the sermon though. It took a second for me to get ahold of myself but I did it. It was about forgiveness. Forgiveness of all kinds. Forgiveness to people who do you wrong. Forgiveness of family grudges. Forgive those who don't even deserve it. Because it frees you.

(Pour La Victoire "Irina" heels, Jones NY scarf, random fabric that I forced to be a clutch:)

Then I walk out after church and saw what had to be a seven year old girl wearing black knee boots WITH A HEEL!

I DO NOT FORGIVE THAT.

(I made a quick shoe/purse change to run errands)

Next Sunday, I'm not wearing my contacts. It's better for everyone involved.

(Converse, Vintage Louis Vuitton Sac Plat)

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When One Doesn't Make it To Church

This is what one looks like the night before they should've gone to church...but didn't:(

Met some old friends and new friends out for a late dinner. One thing I know now that I didn't know before but should have known...apparently it's not illegal to smoke in restaraunts. I didn't know that...and now my vintage coat smells like I've been turning tricks with truck drivers.

(My hair is in a super high bun)

But not just any truck driver...the truck driver who wins awards for smoking the most cigarettes in his rig. I gotta watch the news more or would've known that people still smoke in restaraunts.

Thus...my new year's resolution...WATCH MORE NEWS!

(Urban Outfitters Tee/Zara skirt/Pour La Victoire Booties/LV Speedy 35/ Vintage overcoat/Aldo Earrings)

I would also like to share that I'm a genius (not really). These earrings I'm wearing got tarnished because I accidentally spilled Chic Fil A lemonade on them. I was driving and eating. The earrings were stopping me from enjoying my food so I pulled them off and placed them in the cupholder part of my console. Somehow, I wasted some lemonade on them and they tarnished. I went back to exchange the earrings but they were all gone. One would think that I would have just gotten a store credit. Nope. Not me. I went to Walmart and bought gold spray paint and voila...they were reborn.