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Out & About: Fashion Forward Shop & Sip

Posted on May 13, 2013 | Leave a comment

I can’t think of two better things to combine than shopping and sipping! These two came together well at Runway Couture’s Shop & Sip event this past Saturday in Richmond, VA. The event was coordinated by the lovely and talented designer Chrissy, owner of Runway Couture – an online boutique featuring affordable and fashionable apparel and handbags. Vendors from the area showcased their fashion items, including handbags, jewelry, and vintage pieces, while attendees enjoyed light refreshments and cocktails. There were tons of giveaways throughout the event as well, and great music as the soundtrack of the event.

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I attended the event along with fellow fashionistas and fashion bloggers Lawanda of Prim.Proper.Prissy, Samara of Styled Chic, Deanna of NaturallyCreole, and LaToyia of Mo Diva Productions. We laughed, talked, shopped, munched, danced, and sipped on the signature drink for the event called The Fashionista. The bartender would not share the recipe but I can say it was vodka, fruit juices, and grenadine – and it was quite tasty! We really had a great time at this event, and will continue to support Chrissy, her boutique and her events as well.

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I’m looking forward to hopefully attending her upcoming fashion show on June 22! I promise to Shae allow the details with you so stay tuned, and be sure to follow Runway Couture on Instagram @shoprunwaycouture for the latest news!

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Fashionable Fridays: So Official Boutique

Posted on May 10, 2013 | Leave a comment

I always like to support my people from my hometown, so when I found out that my high school schoolmate Tamela had started an online boutique with a few other ladies, I was all about it. So Official Boutique is an online shop with select trend fashion items. From dresses, to tops, to accessories, they feature pieces that are on trend but priced right.

Check it a few of my favorite looks available on the site right now!

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Beauty Product Review: Sation Nail Lacquer

Posted on May 9, 2013 | Leave a comment

I think the folks at Ipsy.com must have heard the cries of their subscribers about the lack of makeup and nail polish in the March glam bag. April’s bag contained both, including a nail polish by Sation in color Love At First Byte. This color is a peachy, flesh toned nude, just perfect for spring.

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What They Say
Sation Nail Lacquer is a contemporary beauty company, infusing a creative direction in nail care through a blend of lifestyle aesthetics. The collection features 120 colors from its seasonal & limited collections. Formaldehyde, DBP & Toluene Free. Retails at $5.

What I Say
I really like this color. I’m a fan of flesh toned nail polish because it doesn’t show chips as easily. SinceI type all day, my polish never lasts long so that’s important to me. The peach color also looks nice against my skin. I applied two coats, and so far so good as far as chips are concerned.

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Join me on ipsy and subscribe to the Glam Bag! You get 4-5 beauty products every month delivered to your door, for just $10. Michelle Phan curates the bags! Check it out here: http://www.ipsy.com/?refer=u-hbe23sox9tnbp4u

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Out & About: Return of the Curls ‘Curls Gone Wild’ RVA

Posted on May 8, 2013 | Leave a comment

You’ve heard (or read) me talking about Return of the Curls for the last several weeks, and finally May 4 rolled around! Return of the Curls brings the largest natural expo and fashion show event in Richmond, VA, and this year’s theme was Curls Gone Wild. I attended along with my mom for most of the day. We shopped the vendors, got lots of samples, and listen to a few of the guest speakers.

Here are some pictures of all the fun we had. I can’t wait to attend the Greensboro event next on July 13!

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Return of the Curls: What to Expect This Year

Posted on May 1, 2013 | Leave a comment

Wondering what to expect from the Return of the Curls ‘Curls Gone Wild’ Expo? Me too! Well last year I had the pleasure of being the event coordinator as well a stone fashion show host. While he experience was great, I can honestly say I missed the entire event. The joys of being the event coordinator – you are to busy running the show, you don’t get to see much of it! So this will sort of be my first time attending a Return of the Curls expo as a guest, so I’m excited about what is in store.
The schedule has just been released, and there is a great lineup. Everything from hair care to makeup, live big chops to hair styling tips. I will even be speaking this year on how to have a successful blog! Check out the schedule below!

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Here are some pictures from last year’s event to get you geared up for what will go down this weekend!

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Advanced online tickets END Thursday, May 2. They are $20 in advance, and will be $30 thereafter. TIckets are good for both days of the RVA show; there will not be any one day show tickets. Get yours now at http://www.returnofthecurls.com!

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