In The Fashionista's Closet: Pete and Repeat (2 Outfit Posts)

Running errands outfit, planned on doing lots of walking so I needed *gasp* flats, lol. I do wear flats more often in my real life lately, some days call for flats.

In The Fashionista's Closet: Golden Corral

Earrings: Nappy Rutz (You may see a familiar face on her site!)

I think that I've mentioned before that I'm not a good dater. I am more of a relationship type of girl.

I really don't like to play games, if I like you and you like me, that should be it, right?

Top: Marshalls

Bracelets: Forever 21/InPink

Jeggings (Yall know I hate that word): H&M

Shoes: Aldo

At least that's how it was when I was in 3rd grade....But the game done changed!

I think of dating like a buffet. Some people want a buffet all of the time, they want to pick and choose and eat whatever they want. *Insert joke here.* This is also why people tend to overeat and end up sick. 

I don't like buffets. In dating or as an eating option. Partially because I don't know the people who have been there before me (the jokes are writing themselves, people.)  Did they wash their hands, did someone sneeze over everything, did they let their kids touch the honey butter rolls and then put them back? And most of the time, I want a specific thing to eat because it is made specifically for me.

(See the analogy? Ummmmm hmmmm.)

A guy told me recently that he has a hard time with women because he is too simple. Sir. Simple is what we want.

Well I can only speak for myself. What I want. Simple. No games. A man who is decent. Dependable and kind. A man who can recognize a good thing when he sees it. And who doesn't have to eat everything at the buffet in order to know what he really wants. 

In the Fashionista's Closet: In Between Time

The mornings and evenings are getting cooler in D-Town but the days are in the 80s which is great when you're used to 100 degree temperatures. It brings about what I call "tweener" weather. It flummoxes me (hey, I'll use that for my students spelling test next week!)  as to shoe options though. I can always add a blazer to my summer-y outfits but shoes....hmmm I don't know. I need cute shoe options that are

Fall-ish that I can wear all day.  

But in the meantime, here's my last hurrah to summer in my on-sale, $10 H&M skirt. (It's really not my last hurrah, I am sure I'll wear it again soon, I love the longness of it.)

Sunglasses: Pitaya

Earrings: Nappy Rutz

Shirt: Zara

Skirt: H&M

Bag: Kooba

Bangles: H&M, Forever 21

This has been a long hard week for me, not sure that I care to share right now, still mulling things over... 

I'm just a really tired little chica....

"By the yard life is hard but by the inch, life's a cinch."



I just need a litle peace...and rest. Lots and lots of rest...

Adventures In The A: Part 4 Thrifting Adventures

I know, I know, WHEN will the pics ever stop from Atlanta, huh? Later in the day after chowing down at Gladys Knight Chicken & Waffles, we went thrifting at a couple of spots.

First we hit up the Clothing Warehouse in Little Five Points but that place was higher than Snoop Dogg on April 20th (Someone told me about the significance of that day, that's the only reason I am familiar. I SWEAR!) I was in there for all of ten minutes and I was over it. I don't mind paying more for some vintage items but they were about double what I would normally pay at a similar spot and they didn't have anything that was so unique that I would have forked over that kind of cash.



 

Sooooo......we took a Tasty Adult Beverage break.....

 Do you see Reiko's cousin? He was in high heaven surrounded by all of the ladies. But now that I think about it, probably not because he was our photographer/gopher/chauffeur/tour guide the entire weekend! But he didn't complain once....He's a real charmer but do not, I repeat DO NOT look him the eye, he'll put a spell on you! For real! I mean it! #iwarnedyou

(Cherie of Nappy Rutz, Reiko, Reiko's cousin Messa, me, my sis Kandi, and Antonia of Passions On Top of Passions)



Me, random guys who said they dressed to "fit in" at Little Five Points and a random chick thrown in.

Headed to a "real" thrift spot....

We finally relieved Reiko's cousin from our care while we thrifted and forced persuaded him to go to a nearby strip club where he was sorely disappointed by the "talent" and the abundance of #tigerclaws visible on the, ahem, "ladies."  I think he had a five dollar bill and still came back with change!

 Trying on a kids denim shirt that Reiko found. I didn't get it but I've thought of at least two outfits that I could have put together with this.

 Once he returned, we found Reiko's cousin this fab sports jacket with elbow patches for ten bucks. I thought ten dollars was steep but he snapped it up no problem. After seeing him with it on, it was well worth it!

 Me "fluffing" my sis, as with everything I believe in pushing up the sleeves and popping the collar! Reiko is the believer of belting all things. My sis found some items and made plans to go thrifting the following day. I hope I haven't created a monster!

My ultimate score: A Marc Jacobs dress for FOUR freaking bucks! Whoop whoop!

P.S. Those are the kinds of thrift stores I like, when they don't know or care who Marc Jacobs is, lol.

One last post about Atl and stick a fork in me I'm done! 

Adventures In The A: Part 3 Waffles, Wedges and Earrings

What do you do when there is a 45 minute wait at Gladys Knight Chicken & Waffles and you're a blogger? Why, take pictures of course!

When putting together this outfit I knew I wanted to let my earrings and wedges be the focal points so I kept everything else simple. I'm so glad I was able to stuff pack this jacket in my carry-on since it was a tad cooler in Atlanta than I thought it would be. It's been a great addition to my wardrobe.

Earrings: Nappy Rútz (These designs should be up shortly, just email Cherie and she'll hook you up!)

I was stopped and asked about my earrings on the way to the car and we sold 4 pair. 

*WAIT! Where's my cut?!?!*

Jacket: Thrifted by Reiko

Tank: Forever 21

Skirt: H&M (A.S.S. another short skirt, lol!)

Bag: Prada

Shoes: Aldo (Ultimate score at half off!)  

I'm not sure what I was doing here, mixing and scratching maybe? I do fancy myself as a dj some days...

Check out Antonia of Passions On Top of Passions we kidnapped 

coerced her into hanging out with us all day! We talked fashion, music (She actually saw Turquoise Jeep in action, I'm so jealous, lol!) and semi-planned our next girl trip destination! And she smells good too!

I met another fellow blogger, Lynn of L.A. Lynn and she was kind and thoughtful enough to bestow us with gifts. Isn't that sweet??? She had to leave early to go help feed the homeless. I tried to be on my best behavior around her, I think I saw a halo in her back pocket! 

(Me, Antonia, Reiko, Lynn, and Cherie of Nappy Rútz.)

 You can get Lynn's viewpoint from the visit on her blog, be sure to check her out!

I finally got me some chicken and waffles and my new signature drink, the Uptown! Half lemonade and half sweet tea and oh so yummy. *Trying to figure out how to add liquor to it and still have it taste good...*

In The Fashionista's Closet: Can You Dig It?

Saturday I attended our monthly DFW Blogger meetup at West Village. It was loads of fun but I had to dash out early to go to my part time job.

Isabel, Stephanie, Nekiah, Tina, moi, Charis, Chastity, Katie, Julie, Elissa, and Janell

 I had an opportunity to meet Nekiah from the blog "From the Rez to the City", isn't she gorgeous? And funny to boot!

 We met at Ann Taylor Loft who opened up early for lil ole us and had 40% off everything in the store. We then had brunch at The Lemon Bar and while the ladies had bottomless mimosas, I was a good little girl and abstained since I had to go to work. 

*Note to self, next time get the chicken and waffles from the Lemon Bar, I tasted Kiah's and it was delish!

Earrings: c/o Nappy Rutz

Dress: Vintage

Belt: old (can't remember)

Clutch: Vintage

Wedges: Dolce Vita for Target

I had a great time with the ladies, can't wait to see them next month!