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November 2012

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Wardrobe Wednesday: Headwrap Tutorial & Giveaway

Being well put together sometimes comes down to merely your accessories and other small touches that make a huge impact.

Earrings, necklaces, and even headwraps can turn a plain t shirt and jeans into a major statement. I have been in love with headwraps for quite some time and could never quite get them to work for me until recently.

In a little over 2 minutes my headwrap, earrings, necklace and sunglasses provided just the right amount of fab to turn my drab outfit of a plain shirt, jeans and Uggs into something I like to call “kick around chic.”

I received a lot of requests to complete a tutorial on how I managed to get my headwrap to look like that and I against my better judgment have submitted myself to the Youtube gods and created a video. I kept it simple and hopefully it will help someone.

In the video I explained the key to creating this look is to make sure your scarf is sizable enough. Lucky for y’all the scarf I am wearing was made by one of my good friends who owns My Head Tie, and she has been generous enough to provide me with three scarves to giveaway. They are not only good for headwraps but double as night caps. Made of imported silk they work wonders in maintaining your hair while you sleep. They are even available in smaller sizes for children. They get better with every wash. Like the silk becomes so soft and pliable and I can’t really explain it but I freaked out when I lost mine. You know how folks are about their head scarves!!

The giveaway will run for one week. Three winners will be selected on November 21. Good Luck!!!

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Random

Randomness Abounds

So yeah…NaBloPoMo? FAILED. I tried and that’s all that matters my track record is now 1-2. Maybe next year, if I’m still blogging.

If you follow me on Twitter you know that Lil Mama doesn’t sleep. I took her to the doctor yesterday and basically he told me its my fault because I won’t put her on a schedule.

Whose fault? I guess. We’ll be cracking down this week. I was still letting her nap for an hour or for however long I needed her to be quiet so I can finish whatever I am working on. He said at this age a 30 minute power nap will get them through the day to bedtime. So if you don’t see me commenting on your blogs then you know the 30 minute nap time has been put in effect.

I’ve come to the conclusion that my son has a condition called selective hearing.

Symptoms: Hearing what one wants to hear and saying huh when it involves an action a person is not interested in. How does the saying go? “If you can huh, you can hear” Yeah, that.

Treatment: Prompt removal of iPod until further notice

Why y’all didn’t tell me next Thursday is Thanksgiving.

Yesterday I went into the school to pick up the cookie dough from my son’s school fundraiser and caught a glimpse at the bulletin board that stated Thanksgiving break 11/19-11/23. I do a double take, mentally take note that the date was currently 11/12. Added 7 to 12 and came to the conclusion that he doesn’t have school next week..THEN I was like OH.MY.GAH. That means Thanksgiving is next Thursday.

Please don’t laugh at me. Between this house mess and trying to work on some things professionally I had no clue. I thought I had another week. I have no idea what we are eating, where we’re going. None of that. None of it. I’ll work it out.

Speaking of…whose battling Black Friday. I lie every year and say I’m not going and “be” right up in the mix. The adrenaline is all I need. So even though I’m not participating in Black Friday this year I am recruiting people to ride up to the midnight madness with me at the North Georgia Premium outlets…I’m probably not going to go though. <insert side eye>

We have a winner to the fabulous Nineteen Pieces Giveaway. Thank you all for entering the winner is….
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Congratulations Amanda!! I’ll be emailing you.

I posted this photo of me on Instagram. I am so proud of myself for finally figuring out how to tie my scarf, as in my night night cap. The weather was misty and I had just gotten my hair pressed so I whipped this up. I got so many requests for tutorials that I am going to do a video tomorrow and I will be doing a giveaway for scarf I used. A friend of mine imports the silk and hand sews them. They are amazing for keeping your hair at night. I said AWL of that to say make sure you come by here tomorrow…M’kay!

Can we come to your house for Thanksgiving? Are you riding with me to the outlets or not?!! Did Thanksgiving creep on the come up on you too?

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Just Another MANICure MONDAY

It’s Monday. Time to show off your MANICure. The party this week is over at LaLynns. Tell her I sent you. She will take good care of you. Before you go here is my MANICure for the week.

I used these two colors

I took my inspiration from Pinterest. I looked high and low for a gold flake polish and couldn’t find it. I went to Sally’s and discovered Orly “Too Fab” on their clearance rack for $3.49. Run don’t walk to get you some. Although it is not a flake if you don’t look too hard it resembles it very well. A winner in my book.

See you next week!

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Bebe Stores #GirlsNightOut

Atlanta based fashion blogger Eboni of Fashionista Next Door was selected to host an uber fab party at the Lenox Mall Bebe store here in Atlanta. I was pretty stoked when she asked me to be one of the bloggers who got to roll to the event with her in a limo.

Eboni, Trina, Jazmine, Tia, Charee and I all rode to the event in style, laughing and chatting it up in true girls night out fashion.

l to r Jazmine, Tia, Charee

 Upon our arrival to the store we were met by some of my favorite Atlanta bloggers. We drank, ate and of course shopped. We were bad influences on one another but I have you know I practiced discipline and kept my spending to a minimum. I even stayed below the budget I set for myself after my giftcard was spent.

 

Britt, Charee, Yours Truly, Lily Kai, Jazmine

I actually purchased the scarf that is in my hand, and I am still kicking myself about not getting the leopard print one that is around my neck…I should go back and get it.

I also purchased this hat. Although you can’t see it that well in the photo you will be seeing it around these parts..Don’t worry!

I had been having a rough week with the children. Nothing in particular but I was pretty sure if I didn’t get a break I was likely to start pulling my hair out.  This was right up my alley and fed my craving for a little girlfriend/adult interaction.

Seeing that I carry fun in my clutch, I decided to sprinkle some on Trina and we had a good time playing in the mirror at Bebe

Overall we had an awesome night. The clothing that is now in Bebe stores is perfect for the holiday season. If you are looking for that perfect outfit whether it be formal or casual, consider Bebe. They have a little of something for everybody and every occasion from clothing to accessories.

I wore:

Black jumpsuit/Belt/Jacket/: Thrifted Scarf: Bebe Earrings: Mommy’s

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I was provided a gift card from Bebe. All thoughts are solely my own. You already know!!!