It always feels good when you are acknowledged. I was blown away when I stumbled on this little post from May2 2011 on sidestreetstyle.blogspot.com the blog affiliated with Finder’s Keepers Fashions. The shop is nestled in Avondale Estates, a small suburb of Atlanta. I love popping into their store because they carry a wide variety of gently used items at gentle prices.
Love that is reciprocated grows that much more!
What: (#14)Luna Rosa Shoes in Natural
When: Friday, March 12st, 2011 for a Pre-Birthday dinner with Randy of This That and Thensome
Where:Buckhead Dinner 3073 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, GA 30305
With: Giorgio Fiorlini Shirt that I got from a Finders Keepers Bag sale, dark washed jeans and Guess Collection clutch.
My guy, who is also my photographer when I twist his arm, got revenge and cut off my head. Good help is so hard to find!
I like all of the different textures in these shoes. I bought them at a boutique that went out of business.
As far as comfort goes they are not too bad either.
The Shoeperwoman challenge is on week 14 and I’m on my 14th pair saved. I have to pick up the pace or I’ll be donating and /or throwing out the rest.
I got a package from UPS today with my jar of Jane Carter’s Curl Defining Cream. Interestingly enough, I had just sent an email reminder yesterday because I purchased the product at the recent World Natural Hair Show despite her being sold out. She agreed to ship it to me and I completely trusted that she would.
This was not my first dealing with Jane Carter and I must say she is one of the nicest women! I was fortunate to have her cut and style my hair last year and she really left a positive impression. She did give me some samples of the Curl Defining Cream along with other samples back then but my hair soaks up so much product that I wanted to ensure that I had enough on hand.
I will do a post once I use it. Sometimes I am so lazy when it comes to doing my hair but I’m committed to doing it more regularly.
Here’s what Jane Carter has to say about the Curl Defining Cream:
This Giuseppe Zanotti Leather Sandal was found on ideeli on sale for $300 from $500. Alas they did not have my size. Aren’t they gorgeous? They make me think of a Barbie Doll shoe for some weird reason. They are definitely the ones that got away!
2:00 pm Check-in for SWAPNISTA DAY PARTY
Visit Pampering Lounge & Shop Vendor Suite. Enjoy speciality drinks and desserts.
2:30 pm Register for FashionSWAP
Bring clothing on hangers. At least 3 items- clothing, shoes, accessories & perfume. One item must be a dress or a skirt/top combination. We will inspect your items & reserve the right to refuse items not meeting our criteria. Please bring items that you would be proud to give to your best friend.
Swap bucks awarded based on the following chart:
Economy Brands- (Target, Kmart, Walmart)= 1 swap buck
Mid-Level Brands- (Department Stores & Mall Brands)= 2 swap bucks
Designer Brands- (Coach, Michael Kors, Kenneth Cole)= 3 swap bucks
Items placed in FashionSwap Boutique & priced using same chart.
3:15 pm Fashion Show “Best Dress”
Walk the runway to compete for prizes and title of “Best Dress.”
3:30 pm FashionSWAP Boutique is OPEN
Round 1: Use swap bucks to shop for fashion.
Round 2: Fill your shopping bag to the brim.
There will be community fitting room…so wear your pretty undies!!!
4:15pm Fashion Show “Best Swap Style”
Walk the runway in your swap finds to compete for prizes and title of “Best Swap Style.”
I missed the recycle truck this morning. I THOUGHT I got up early enough but they have come as early as 8:30am and as late as 10am. Alas, this morning they zoomed by at 8:30am sharp. Oh well, there is always next week. I can hear you saying, “Why don’t you put the recycling out the night before?” I tried that a couple of times but once I had an entire bag of recycling go missing it put a halt to that system. I rather take my chances with missing them early in the mornings than someone or something stealing my recyclables.
This week I will start Recycle Wednesdays. This is were I post interesting facts and tidbits about ways we can all reduce our consumption and reuse or recycle. It’s something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time. No time like the present, right?
This week I want to share the fact that Nike has a program called “Reuse-A-Shoe” They take old and unwearable donated sneakers and separate the shoes to create tennis courts and the springy surface of running tracks. This is good but it gets better! Nike will offer you 10% off a new pair of sneakers when you recycle an old pair between April 15th and the end of May. I wish I didn’t throw away my old pair of Nike Shocks, i would have felt better than I did sending them to the land fill.
Nike Shoe Recycling. The upper, middle & sole have to be separated and sanitized before recycling.Doing good has it’s rewards.
Thanks to Do Your Part for info in part of this story
What: (#13) American Eagle Outfitters Hot Pink Wedges
When: Tuesday, April 12st, 2011
Where: The World Natural Hair Show Audition at the Courtyard Marriott in College Park GA
With: Borrowed jean capris (I’m not sure if that is what you’d call them) with a built in cuff. White Tru Kings T-Shirt (my cousin’s Canadian record label) and black The Works Saks Fifth Avenue Jacket.
Wedges are usually comfy and sexy at the same time and these are no exception. They were the perfect shoes to wear to the audition because I really didn’t think I would have to do the “runway walk” but I did.
I had to take a picture of this bag. I just love it and if you notice that the colour matched my gel nail manicure to a tee. Back to the bag. I got it on super sale for $98 at Macy’s with an original price of $300 plus. Score!
Here is another angle of the wedges. I really don’t wear them that much despite liking them a lot. I guess deep down I don’t want to ruin the suede. Suede can be so unforgiving.
So, as you can see my hair was really big for the audition. I like my Super Sized hair despite my guy not liking it. He’s still dreaming of my bone straight days. I really think my big hair sealed the deal and got me the call back. I’ll be posting more behind the scene pictures from the show soon.
Save 13. Another Shoeperwoman Shoe Challenge inspired post!
I was chosen as a Taliah Waajid Product Model Volunteer. I networked, made a few friends and I learned a few things from the experience. Here they are in no particular order:
~I realized that many people forget their manners when faced with getting free products and/or samples.
~I learned that you can have a difference of opinions but still work well together.
~I learned that graduating from Cosmetology School does not automatically guarantee that one knows how to handle all hair types, even within the natural hair circles.
~I’ve learned to express my desires for my hair and not let anyone’s ideas trump my own.
~I realized that I need to set boundaries and tell other’s what I am and am not willing to do.
~I learned that some people will take advantage of you if you let them while in pursuit of their goals.
~I learned that a little kindness goes a long way.
~I realize that the best relationships are mutually beneficial.
~I realized that the natural hair community is growing, and there is room to learn and to teach.
~I realize that despite the fact that some family and friends view my natural hair as ugly, there are a lot of people out there who love and admire it.
~I learned that communication is golden when seasoned with compassion.
~I learned that people are hungry to learn about natural hair care and styles.
~I learned that sometimes people are not realistic about what natural styles they can achieve based on what they wish to have.
~I learned that some people are vulnerable when searching for something they want with out knowing for sure what it is.
~I learned that sometimes people really do believe the hype without doing their hoemwork.
~I realized that the business of natural hair is HUGE.
~I realize that when I share my natural hair knowledge with others I must do it with integrity.
~I realized that to myself I must be true.
~I realize that I need want to continue to use the momentum of the World Natural Hair Show 2011 to help others on their natural hair journey.
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