Last month I was featured in a local magazine TLC Magazine. It is such an honor and I just want to thank Dionne Johnson. This is definitely a foot in the door and I can't wait to do many more articles!

For this article I wrote about closet organization. There is nothing worse than getting ready for work or an event and you don't know where anything is! There are many ways to organize your closet  to minimze your time and to know what exactly is in your closet! 

Check out my article here:
http://www.tlclocal.com/Closet.html

SORRY that is has been so long since I've done a post. I have either been super busy lately or a little under the weather. Anyways, I'm back!

In my last post remember I mentioned that I was attending my first fashion show as a blogger. Well that went pretty good!  It was a nice first experience. The designers were awesome and the models were on point! Shout to the make-up artist cause their make-up was BEAT! lol

I'm glad that I purchased VIP tickets for the show. It was nice to sit down and watch it and enjoy a couple of drinks!





I think my favorite part was being able to speak with the designers after the show. For me this was a new challenge for me because believe or not, I am a very shy person. But the designers were super nice and very interactive!

Sooo, I think these first few fashion shows that I attend are going to be trail and error for me. The first thing that I've learned from this one is to try to get a press badge. It was so difficult to take pics of the models with them walking so fast using a cell phone camera. Not fun! With a press badge I will be able to bring my "good" camera and get close seats by the runway.

 

The second thing that I've learned was that it is OK to be overdressed! This is a good time to play dress up! I wish that I could have pushed a little harder in the wardrobe department. I am just a simple girl though. But one of my goals this year is to go outside the box.

 

The third and last thing that I've learned from this show is to do your research of the designers that are in the show BEFORE the show! I don't think it is a good look when you can't remember their name or whose segment was whose!

 

Once again, this was an awesome experience! Next stop, Houston, for the Spring  Fashion Showcase hosted by Malaysia Pargo from Basketball Wives LA! Can't wait!  

JL

Hey everyone! Happy Super Bowl Sunday! I know most of you are at parties or at the bar having a good time! Well I’m at the house waiting for the Fabulous One a.k.a. Beyonce to make her entrance! I’ll have to say, no matter how much you dislike her you have to give credit where credit is due! The girl does her thing! Yea, I’m a fan, so what?! LOL

Anyway, I had another great weekend! It was filled with friends, food, music, and drinks! LOL. And… I also got a new dog! His name is Bristle Manuel Williams! Cute, huh?! He is a Chinese Crescent and Scottish Terrier. I forgot his age so I will have to get back at you with that one!  

For my outfit I wanted to keep it simple yet chic. I wore a black high low button-up, my black and grey trouser pants, and some peek a boo heels. For my hair I just did a high bun. I have not been having the best hair days L! I was supposed to get it flat ironed before dinner but we ran out of time.



 

Shopping at thrift stores became popular sometime last year. People were starting to realize that you can get the same items, if not better, from thrift stores and resale shops. I really enjoy it! It’s also a good way to buy items that you know that no one else will have.

For this post I decided to call on who I feel is an expert in thrifting. And that is Vivian Oteka White from Atlanta, Georgia. I’m impressed by how she takes different pieces and make them her own. Now, here she is to tell you all how to have a good thrifting experience!

Usually no, I don’t know what I’m looking for its more like a treasure hunt. But I prepare myself by looking through fashion magazines such as vogue style and cosmos constantly and consistently & cut out pictures off what I like so when I go thrifting I have a vision off what to look for.

That the clothing are old & out off date and not new…which is very untrue I buy things with price tags on them constantly that are up to date & high fashion pieces that you would see on the runway.

I would have to say my true religion jeans. I paid 5$ for that retailed for 400$.

Yes it’s usually no more than 4o$ for each trip.

Usually the whole family comes along but my husband tends to the kids since he knows this is my passion.

To buy what you absolutely love and stay true to who you are. Plan your trips out before going thrifting. Do a review of your closet see which outfit needs to be completed and take note off what you need. Once you do that make a thrift book off items you expect to find when going thrifting. It’s like making a grocery list before going shopping.

Thank you Vivian for giving us more insight on thrift/ vintage shopping!
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