“Is this my shirt? Is this the shirt I paid $30 for? Is this the shirt they’re supposed to think is a Gordon Gartrell??” ~ Theo, Cosby Show
I’m pretty sure everyone remembers the infamous Gordon Gartrell shirt Denise called herself making for Theo. The shirt was horrendous. Lopsided sleeves, and lowered pocket, just a hot ass mess. Well in everyone’s life a Gordon Gartrell shirt surfaces. Well maybe it doesn’t, but in my life it did as a dress unfortunately.
See what had happened was (don’t you love when people start stories off like that), a few weeks ago, I was in search of a new birthday dress for my party at One Lounge in Dupont Circle. I searched high & low. I didn’t know Read more [...]
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My Gordon Gartrell Birthday Dress- A Lesson In Online Shopping
If The Shoe Fits, Wear It – Size 11 (10 1/2) Shoe Giveaway!
Everyone who knows me, knows I have an affinity for shoes and I never wear anything shorter than a 3 inch heel. Considering that I’m about 5’10, in heels, I usually tower between 6’1-6’2, depending the height of the heel.
These are a my new work staple, and they’re about 5 inches:
My coworkers are forever teasing me by saying that I don’t walk, but strut every where I go, which is probably true. The taller the heel, the harder the strut. My friend Pele, says every step I take should end with “boom chicka wawa”.
Now being tall, and loving shoes can have it disadvantages, especially when you wear a size 11! The bigger the foot the Read more [...]
These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things & People
- November 24, 2010
- entertainment, randomness, Shopping
- 9 Comments
I’m not Oprah, that goes without saying.
I’m not handing out Volkswagens or whatever else she’s been giving away this year. I do freely hand out snark and sarcasm only because it comes naturally. Recently, I’ve been quite lackadaisical when it comes to writing on this site, mainly because my C cups runneth over with the day job and the job that I actually enjoy doing, I’m left with little spare time. But, You ‘tole Harpo to beat me? Oprah has inspired me to start my own list, that I’ll probably update every week, if I don’t forget.
Kevin Avery
I love a man with freckles. It’s even better when that man is actually funny. Kevin Avery is a writer and comedian from San Francisco. He’s Read more [...]
JCPenney Has Bieber Bang & Interracial Advertising Fever
- August 3, 2010
- randomness, relationships, Shopping
- 5 Comments
While I’m working, I’m usually either doing one of three things: K5
Chatting on Google Talk
Shopping
Shopping
Today included all three. Go figure. As I’m looking for a dress to wear for my birthday party Friday night at Lounge 310 in NYC (for all the stalkers out there), I stumbled across JCPenney’s website. The first thing I thought to myself was, “Wow they have Justin Bieber modeling for them”, then as I looked closer, I realized it wasn’t Justin Bieber, just a doppelganger with Bieber bangs. I clicked through the site and actually found a cute dress that I’m picking up after work. Somehow I clicked back to the homepage and it was only then that I noticed the little black Read more [...]
So What I Have Big Feet
- January 12, 2010
- beauty & health, randomness, Shopping, women
- 33 Comments
Here’s a run down of some of my physical characteristics:
5’10
Size 10 in clothes
Size 11 shoe
About a 34′/36′ inseam in pants
Being tall and curvy is definitely something that isn’t catered to when it comes to the world of fashion and clothing, but that doesn’t mean I walk around naked either, because I can find the right clothes, so that really isn’t an issue. Now having a size 11 shoe, definitely causes a problem at times.
Yes, I have big feet.
Not big/ ugly feet, but just big feet.
No hammer-time or corny toes here.
Just a little larger than the average woman’s foot. I’ve had these feet for my whole life (duh), so I’ve always had these issues. I remember as a kid, I think I was in 4th Read more [...]
Goddess Zuri T-Shirt Give-A-Way
- December 13, 2009
- beauty & health, Shopping, women
- 18 Comments
Last year, I discovered Goddess Zuri t-shirts, a company started by a young woman named Candace, out of frustration in not being able to find clothing and jewelery that catered to her natural beauty & personal style. Instead of putting more effort into finding such a company, the marketing professional decided to start her own, and Goddess Zuri was born. In Swahili, Zuri means beautiful, so the name Goddess Zuri is definitely apropos for her line of t-shirts & hand crafted jewelery.
This holiday season, Candace is giving away her one of her newest designs, pictured above. To enter, in the comment section, simply state the reason(s) why you enjoy being a natural beauty! On Friday, Read more [...]
With This Ring I Be……
- August 31, 2009
- Shopping
- 22 Comments
….well unfortunately (or fortunately depends on how you look at it), there are no engagement rings in my near future. I’ve definitely seen my fair share of flamboyant rings, and not that there’s anything wrong with flamboyant, but I don’t need to wear a possible down payment on a house on my finger. When it comes to jewelry, I have pretty simple tastes, as I told a friend earlier today on the phone, if a man wants my attention, a 60 in plasma TV or a new cell phone will definitely get it faster than a few carats. All he could say was, “Ohhh okkkk”.
Anywho, the good folks at Tungsten Rings Online is giving ONE lucky reader of my blog, the chance to win a ring valued up to $120! According to Read more [...]
Preserving Dr. King's Dream
- January 26, 2009
- blogging, Culture & Society, Shopping
- No Comments
The Center for Civil & Human Rights in Atlanta, is scheduled to break ground in 2009, and will commemorate the landmark contributions of Atlantans and Georgians to the historic struggle for African-American freedom and equality as well as present the continuing story of human rights efforts around the world. The Center will be a space for ongoing dialogue, study and potential resolution of current and future freedom struggles for all people, at the local, national and international levels.
For the past couple of years, The Home Depot has been working to build a permanent exhibition home for the personal writings and papers of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Center for Civil and Human Read more [...]
When Kiosks Attack
- November 18, 2008
- Shopping
- 12 Comments
“Wow, you hair is so curly, may I straighten it?”, asks the guy with the dirty flat iron that’s been used on about 50 women.
“Ma’am, can I take a look at your nails for just one sec?”, asks the guy with the nail buffer and hand cream that’s supposed to work wonders.
“Hey, how about a new cell phone?”, asks the teenager who doesn’t look old enough to work to begin with, as he stands behind the cell phone booth.
“Mademoiselle, tu parle francais? Would you like to learn a 2nd language?”, asks the kid who sounds as if he practiced that small piece of French for the past few hours.
I’m sure I’m not the only person who’s had these same experiences at their local mall. The kiosk sales people are the Read more [...]
Caution: Curves Ahead
- July 15, 2008
- beauty & health, me, Shopping
- 25 Comments
Today I was happy to read that there are still men who love a woman with ‘meat’ on her bones. Over at Single Black Male, he writes about how he prefers a thicker woman, such as Tocarra. Ironically, if I was a guy, I’d prefer her too. I guess I would fall into the ‘thicker’ category as well. At 5’10+ and a curvaceous size 10, I’m no light weight, but I’m no heavy weight either.
Now, I can’t say that being this size hasn’t always had it’s advantages. One of the most prevalent disadvantages is my love for premium denim, i.e, jeans. For some reason a lot of them just aren’t made for women with ample ‘ass-ets’, if you know what I mean. I pray for the day when I can find a pair that will not only Read more [...]
Don't Look A Gift Horse In The Mouth?
I received an email yesterday from a random smart ass who thought they were being funny. They asked, “Well, do you smell (f?ng’k?)?”. At first I wasn’t even going to bother to respond, but it did make me laugh a little.
So after I thanked them for being my comedy relief for the day, I explained to them the context I choose to use the word in. Simply put, (f?ng’k?), as in style and attitude not smell and if he must know what I smell like, this week, I’m wearing my favorite scent by Alfred Sung called, “Forever”.
So I figured responding to the email, would be the last I would hear from this random person, but it wasn’t. Today I received an e-gift certificate to Sephora! Now, although I’m quite Read more [...]
My Summer Staple
- May 22, 2008
- beauty & health, Shopping
- 7 Comments
During the Summer season my main staple pieces when it comes to clothing is a jean skirt, a t-shirt and a pair of flip-flops. I think I own about 20 different types of jean skirts. From the vintage frayed bottoms to the short mini skirts that are not suitable for bending over in.
My graphic t-shirt collection is forever expanding, I must have about 30+ vintage t-shirts. From my pink Assata Shakur baby-tee, to my practically worn out Jimi Hendrix t-shirt; it’s always hard to figure out which one is my favorite.
Well, that was until recently.
One of the many things I’m proud of when it comes to myself is my commitment to remaining “Natural”. The creamy crack (relaxers) has not touched my hair Read more [...]
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