Event Looks

Event: An Evening of Fashionable Fun
Where: Neiman Marcus in Mazza Gallerie
What I Wore: Nic's Picks Vintage Black Sequin Jacket, Old Navy Vintage Style Tee, New Look Inspire via ASOS Curve Jeans, Lane Bryant Two Tone Heels, Thrifted Bag, Michael Kors Watch
Event Summary: Makeda of The Glamazon Diaries hooked up with Neiman Marcus to showcase the hottest Spring/Summer shoe trends in flats, heels and wedges. There was also a raffle draw and my blogging buddy, Brea, won herself a brand new pair of sequin Toms. Afterwards, Brea and I hit up Pete's New Haven Style Pizza within the area. We didn't eat pizza, though. Had ourselves some pasta and it was oh so good.

(l-r) me, Brea, Makeda and Kate

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Event: Swap in the City
Where: 1776
What I Wore: ASOS Curve Dress, Avenue Wedges, Thrifted Bag, Gifted Necklace, Avenue Bracelets, ASOS Curve Belt, Michael Kors Watch
Event Summary: I left my house on time but still managed to get to this event late cause of DC's insane traffic. Amazing. Anywho, I had a good time at the DewDrop DC x Snopswap event. This time around the swap focused on designer wears. There was also a fashion presentation, fashion show and numerous pop-up shops. And, of course, food and drinks. This event benefited the work of Becky's Fund, a non-profit organization who's mission is to bring awareness to domestic violence and establish prevention-based educational programs to counter domestic violence.

(l-r) Kristine of DewDropLLC, Julie Donaldson of Comcast Sports and Becky of Becky's Fund

To view more of this event, including the fashion show, click here.

Yours/Mine Secondhand Shopping Soiree '13

I had the opportunity to be a vendor at the Yours/Mine Secondhand Shopping Soiree (YMSSS) held at the Courtyard Marriott here in DC. It was my first time holding such a title and I was a little bit nervous. But seeing familiar faces all around me including Stania (the event's stylist), Nic and Kizzy (who was vending right next to me), helped calm the nerves. But then it got heighten again when the Paypal reader decided not to work. Luckily, my sister was there to calm me down and gently tell me that I can punch in the card number instead. Whew (It was an extra fee whew but still, whew). I did pretty good in terms of sales. And a lot of folks asked me if I had an online store. I mean, I am thinking of adding a page on my blog to sell off the remaining items. We shall see.

My table.
The clothing rack I bought gave me such a headache. (Hence why it's leaning up against the corner like that.)
Need to search for a more durable kind for next time. 

Standing with the lady of the hour and the creator of YMSSS, Patrice.
I wanted to be comfortable for the 6+ hours I was there so I went with my trusty maxi dress from ASOS Curve.

A customer trying on one of my blazers.
She wasn't quick enough to purchase because someone else copped it!

I just liked this attendee's look.

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Something Old to Something New

Thank goodness for the weather the DC area had last week cause I don't what the hell has been going on this week. I really want my Spring season. I really do. I'm fearful that Mother Nature is gonna play a cruel joke on me which will turn me into an unhappy camper and forgo Spring to jump straight ahead into Summer. That will murk my soul. Truly. I'm on team #EffSummerTho. It may be only ten of us on that team but we stand strong, yo. I can't stand Summer weather. The heat and the humidity and the HEAT and the HUMIDITY. Just naaah all around. *le sigh*

Anywho, like I was saying. The weather we experienced last week (specifically last Thursday when I took these photos) was just beautiful. I wanted to step outside my comfort zone a wee bit and rock something sleeveless to go along with one of my favorite thrifted skirt (Which has been seen on this blog before. Click here for proof). At first I was gonna rock the Old Navy vest as a...well, as a vest (The tan version has appeared a couple of times on the blog. Click here and here.). So that meant wearing a sleeveless top inside. Then I decided, no, let me try something different with this vest. So I zipped it all the way up, donned a statement necklace underneath the 'collar' and tucked in the vest into the skirt. Voila. The vest has now become a top.

I wanna take this opportunity to thank you for stopping by my blog. It's been a while since I've done that so...there it is. I am truly grateful and appreciative and just thankful. It means the world to me.

Vest (worn as a top): Old Navy, Skirt/Bag/Belt: thrift, Wedges: Torrid
Necklace: Aldo, Watch: Michael Kors, Bangles: Avenue, Shades: Target

photography c/o Bisi

*waves*

UncommonGoods

Usually around this time of the year we get invited to a bunch of parties to celebrate a high school graduate, college graduate, grad school...graduate, etc achievement(s). Don't forget the pre-wedding parties and the wedding receptions and the baby showers. I mean, that's what Spring/Summer is for, no? For a lot of folks, myself included, thinking about the upcoming events that will eventually turn into you deciding on what to buy and where to buy and how much to spend on said gift can become quite the drag. It comes to a point that we default to the easiest gift choice out there - gift cards. I know I do. You feel slightly guilty but, hey, you know the celebrant could never pass up on a gift card to their favorite store/restaurant. It is what it is.

For those that do enjoy giving a gift that can be personal, thoughtful and meaningful to that special celebrant, can I kindly suggest to you UncommonGoods? "What is a UncommonGoods?", you ask. Well, let me tell you. UncommonGoods is an online marketplace that offers creative and high-quality merchandise at affordable prices. The cool thing about this site is that it promotes artists and designers by not only selling their products but highlighting their stories throughout the website and their print catalog. Also, UncommonGoods stock a lot of handmade items.

When I tell you that I damn near spent 2 hours browsing through UncommonGoods...not a game. This site is amazing. So many cute and unique and different items that will have you smiling throughout the day. I mean great gift ideas for the ladies (Mother's Day is coming up so check out gift options here), men (...And Father's Day. Check out gift options here) and the little ones (Baby showers, remember? Check out gift options here). Plus those looking for great deals at great prices. It's all here.

I got a chance to do a review for a couple of products. My sight was set on the Skyline Wooden Routing. Even though I adore the cities of Chicago and San Fran, my heart really wanted a DC frame. Unfortunately, it's not available. Bummer. BUT I did find two other items that warmed me heart:

(pic of Gummy Bear Lights in Purple here)
#SqueezeMyTummy
At first I planned to keep this for myself because I'm a big kid at heart I love the color purple.
Then I was like, nah, let me dash it to my friend's kid.

(pic of Sushi Slippers in L/XL here)
I'm pretty sure my onesie from ASOS and these super plush  slippers are just an awesome combo.
You can't convince me otherwise.

UncommonGoods is a site that appeals to all. Go and get you some.

MET Gala 2013

Last night was the Met Gala. This year's theme was 'Punk: Chaos to Couture'. Given the theme, I was pretty excited to see everybody's interpretation. I don't know if the theme freaked some folks out but a lot of them played it safe.Very safe. Others just didn't give a damn. (I'm looking at you Mr. Andre Leon Talley). And there were some that thought punk meant ABE (All Black Everything) with hints of leather. It came off looking more goth than punk. It didn't help that we had to watch the live red carpet online and listen to two "hosts" give THE most awkward interviews ever. The same ol' dry questions with the same ol' uncomfortable pauses. *shudders* The funniest moment for me was towards the end when Beyonce arrived and the male host started whispering about her arrival and actually wondered out loud if Beyonce would come over and talk to him. And then right on cue, it was the end of the online red carpet telecast. Rollin'.


Below are my picks for who I felt at least tried to bring their own version of punk fashion:

Rooney Mara in Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci
Nicole Richie in TopShop

Miley Cyrus in Marc Jacobs
I felt Miley truly got the message. Hair and all.

Amanda Seyfried in Givenchy
Okay. I lied. This isn't punk but, boy, do I love her dress!

Anne Hathaway in Valentino
Nina Dobrev in Monique Lhuillier
Taylor Swift in J. Mendel

Sarah Jessica Parker in Giles Deacon, Hat by Philip Treacy
Katy Perry in Dolce & Gabbanna, Jewelry by David Yurman
They plain ol' just had fun with their outfits! 

Liya Kebede in Alberta Ferretti
Christina Ricci in Vivienne Westwood
Madonna in Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci

None of their looks screamed punk! (and some of them were just flat out ugly) but I did enjoy seeing these sisters on the red carpet. Family love!

Dakota and Elle Fanning in Rodarte

Mary-Kate Olsen in Chanel Couture, Vintage Balmain jacket
Ashley Olsen in Dior Couture
MK looks homeless. Ashley looks like an alien.

Solange Knowles in Kenzo
Beyonce Knowles-Carter in Givenchy
Solange looks cute but I feel like I've seen her in this before. Also, she looks very 60s-ish.
Bey is just a no all around. It was like the belt was her definition of 'punk'. Matching boots, though? Wow.

Make-up and hair, FTW.

Ana Rubik in Anthony Vaccarello
January Jones in Chanel
Amber's complete look is a YES!

 And ending with an icon...

Debbie Harry in Tommy Hilfiger

photos c/o of Just Jared and NY Mag

Did you get the chance to watch the live red carpet online? Which look did you gravitate towards? Which look left your eye twitching? Comment below.