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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

I’m linking up with Monday Mingle

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

Building the House Episode 5

This week was a bit of an emotional roller coaster for me when it came to this entire process to date.

I’m about to ramble so stay with me.

The house is still not on the market. Again, I do not know why. I voiced my concern to my husband and he seems very nonchalant about it. I went to speak with the agent and she was on her way out. Told us to come back at a certain time and she was not there. On top of that we got news that we need to pay off a substantial amount of money on our debt to continue the loan process. It was a surprise but as usual I found it in me to thank God that we had the money to cover it and not be affected.

I’m losing sleep over this house not on the market thing because if we don’t get out of this house we don’t move and for some reason I seem to be the only one concerned. The short sale paperwork is moving and hopefully by next week we’ll be approved and assigned a negotiator. From there they said it will take about 60 days from the date we receive an offer to complete the process.

My husband keeps saying just let God work it out but on the other hand I can’t leave some things to chance but then I am being unfaithful I guess. I don’t know. I’m confused and at this point I have told myself that I will continue to document this journey. I am praying for the best and sort of expecting the worse to keep myself from being too disappointed if things don’t work out. However, in the pit of my stomach/being with the same fervor that I knew I was carrying a boy and then a girl before I was even told I have THAT feeling that we are building and will be living in our dream house.

So I continue with these posts.

No further movement on our lot at this time however the street lights have been put in.

There are currently two other homes being constructed and one already has a second story but I won’t show those pictures to keep it from being redundant when ours starts being  built.

*sigh* As you can tell I’m in a little funk about this. I don’t like not being able to see what’s coming but sometimes our best blessings are delivered when we don’t see the way.

I’ll just continue to pray and wait….I guess.

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Nineteen Pieces Jewelry Giveaway

I got something for y’all.

I took to Instagram one day and put up a photo of a very expensive pair of earrings that I loved and shortly after I received a tweet from Hannnah. Hannah is the creative genius and jewelry maker behind Nineteen Pieces. She offered to send me a very similar pair of earrings to the ones I was gawking at that she had recreated for her line.

Social media is AWE.SOME

I have worn these earring to death and it is very likely that you have seen me with them on. I get tons of compliments whenever I wear them.

I am always curious as to how business owners get their start so I asked Hannah a few questions regarding her business.

1.) Is your background in jewelry design? If not how did you find your passion for making jewelry?  I have a long background in design. I started off getting my bachelor’s in graphic design from Northeastern University. Then realized I HAD to transition into the fashion industry and move to NYC. So the decision was made and I started school at Parsons the New School for Design in the heart of Manhattan. I graduated with a degree in fashion (apparel) design. I then worked in the industry, designing clothes for major companies for about 4 years. During those 4 years I had an epiphany that I had to design jewelry. I have always been the type of woman that can throw on a tank and jeans and pair it with the hottest earrings or necklace, etc., and my outfit would come together. Gaining this clarity into what I really wanted for my life was amazing. I hit the ground running, formed my own company, and the rest is history. Accessories make the outfit complete no matter what. That’s my motto, anyways.

2.)How long have you been creating and designing jewelry? Around 2 years focusing only on jewelery.

3.) How did you come up with the name Nineteen Pieces?  Nineteen has always been “my number”. As corny as it sounds, it has. I wore this number on every jersey I wore, for every sport I played. When I started messing around with jewelry and designing, it came to my attention that many of my designs contained nineteen components. So it was fate, Nineteen Pieces was born.

4.) 5 years from now where do you see Nineteen Pieces?  In 5 years, Nineteen Pieces will be a major contender in the Accessory business. Nineteen Pieces will bring you funky, unique, on trend jewelry for an affordable price. It will be women’s go to brand because women love to be unique and find items that stand out. All without paying too much. I always say women dress for other women, not for men. It’s usually women who notice! I plan to retail in major department stores, as well as many boutiques across the country. I also plan to grow my online business continuously. Online shopping is the best.

Now for the fun part. I am giving one of you up to $35 to spend in Hannah’s store. My own money. That is how much I appreciate you all for coming by here and reading. Here are some items from her new fall line.

Good Luck!! Giveaway will run for one week.

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