Thrifted Fashion Showcase

As I'm getting ready to write this post I check my dashboard to see if any other bloggers are posting this time of morning being that it's 3 am & SURPRISE, SURPRISE there are quite a few that just posted within the past 30min. Soooo... I see I'm not the only one that is NOT sleep! lol

On Saturday, I had the pleasure of attending Thrifted Fashion Showcase at B & R Thrift Store. It was hosted by the lovely Keren & Kerrie. 

If you are not already following their blogs please be sure to check them out as they can make $5 look like a million bucks!!!! These (2) two ladies are definitely the "Queens of Thrifting"!!!!

 I will be the 1st to ADMIT that I don't have a clue about thrifting & can't thrift to save my LIFE!!!!! I need thrifting 101... so you already know I will be keeping these ladies nearby - I need them to school me on thrifting!!!! J

***WARNING: Picture Heavy***

This dress was priced just right for .99cent - I had to snag this pic from Virtuous Styls Facebook wall just so y'all can see the detail on the back of the dress

What I Wore:

Dress - Ross $11.99

Boots - Old

Handbag: Gifted

Boots: Gifted

Accessories: LA Lynn's

***All of the outfits worn at the Fashion Showcase were thrifted items that were for sale***

Ok, by the time you see this post it will probably be around noonish or anywhere around lunch time on Monday because all of a sudden I am getting really sleepy and I want to proof-read this post before hitting the "publish post" button. So, for now... I am crawling back in bed for some more Zzzzzz...

To be continued...

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Ok, it's lunchtime & I'm baaaaack!!!!

First off... before writing anything else I have to thank you for following & taking the time out to actually comment on my blog. Also, to the on-lookers and spectactors I appreciate you too! Special S/O to all my new followers... 3 more followers and it will be giveaway time!!!! "\(*_*)/"

P.S. It's funny that my daughters know how to thrift & I don't... I get so frustrated and end up leaving the store with NOTHING! I am going to try my hand (again) at thrifting and take the time out to actually learn how to thrift. Especially, since I just found out that every Thursday all women's clothing is an additional 50% off and every Friday a certain color tag is only .99 cents (B & R Thrift Store).

Note to You: I was told by I Goodie 2 Shoes that I suffer from Macy's Madness... y'all already know I luvme some Macy's but if you ask me... I think Patience is Virtue when it comes to thrifting!

 

Question: If you are a thrifter... tell me how did you get started and what can you recommend and/or suggest me to do when going thrifting???!!!

Peace, Love, & Fashion

Xoxo

Lynn 

Purple Ribbon

The color of choice today is: PURPLE

 I found out about this movement via Inez & knew I had to support the cause to help spread the word that abuse is NOT love by committing to wear purple today. Check out my PURPLE RIBBON FLOW...

I paired up this purple & black shirt with a few purple accessories. I even threw on some purple eye shadow for a added touch!  (Yep, I was playing in my daughters make-up again) lol

I definitely approve & support this cause... I know someone personally who was affected by Domestic Violence and I thank GOD that they were able to get out

of that situation because LOVE shouldn't hurt!

I even made a cool little charm bracelet just to show how much I support the cause!!!!

Bracelet w/ the beads & charms I ordered from eBay

If you look closely you will see that the charms read: made with love

It's a known FACT that Domestic Violence causes far more pain than the visible marks of bruises and scars. It is devastating to be abused by someone that you love and think loves you in return. So, if you or anyone else that you know are in this situation I encourage you that this is NOT LOVE... it's a crime!!!!

My Purple Accessories that made the FIT complete

This was the only picture I was able to take outside before my camera went DEAD!
I apologize for all the other bad quality pic's as they were taken with my cell phone.

Note to You: Speak LIFE into your situation... look into the mirror & know that you are beautiful, lovable, and most of all worthy of nothing less than the best!

 God made human beings, as male and female, in his image and likeness… U R the greatest creation… love thyself 1^st!!!!

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

1 in 3 families are affected by domestic violence. Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behaviors — physical, sexual, psychological, and economic coercion — used by one intimate partner against another (adult or adolescent) to gain, maintain, or regain power and control in the relationship. Batterers use of a range of tactics to frighten, terrorize, manipulate, hurt, humiliate, blame, often injure, and sometimes kill a current or former intimate partner.

If you are in danger, please call 911, your local hotline, or (in the U.S.) the National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233 or TTY (800) 787-3224.

 

Peace, Love, & Fashion

Xoxo

Lynn 

 

1st Blog Video & Blog Award

Wazzup loves... I pray that you all enjoy this video because it took me like 10 attempts to FINALLY get it to post!!!!

I did NOT... I REPEAT I did NOT want to go on YouTube because I have seen how some folks can be ver rude, brutal, and just plain ole ratchet when it comes to YouTube comments!!!! I didn't want to have to deal with the nonsense & the foolishness but Thank God for: Curves and Confidence & Her Perfect Black Dress for schooling me via Twitter on how to get this video on the TUBE w/o having to deal w/ messy folks! lol

I don't know if I successfully cut off the comments on YouTube but I apologize in advance for being all up in the camera but I was NOT up for making a RE-MIX version 

*** Please don't judge me... lol ***

S/O to Lea over at Re-Tell Therapy for giving me yet another Blogger Award!!!!

This time I will try & follow the rules...

 

HERE ARE SOME OF THE RULES FOR THIS AWARD:

COMPLETE THE QUESTIONS BELOW

SHARE 7 RANDOM FACTS ABOUT YOURSELF

LINK BACK TO THE PERSON THAT GAVE YOU THE AWARD

PASS THE AWARD OVER TO 10 OF YOUR FELLOW BLOGGERS AND LET THEM KNOW THAT YOU GAVE IT TO THEM

NAME YOUR FAVORITE SONG: Seriously, there are sooo many great songs. But, I still get chills off “I know I been changed” Gospel Song by LaShun Pace

NAME YOUR FAVORITE DESSERT: Strawberry Cheesecake

WHAT PISSES YOU OFF: When I see a Woman or Man looking FLY & their children look a mess

WHEN YOU'RE UPSET, YOU: Pray, Eat, & Shop!  

YOUR FAVORITE PET: My Shih-Tzu name Dolla; however I would love a Teacup Yorkie

BLACK OR WHITE: Black

YOUR BIGGEST FEAR: Failure – Yes, folks my age still worry about that!  

BEST FEATURE: My Smile

EVERYDAY ATTITUDE: Grateful

WHAT IS PERFECTION: The Almighty & Most High God!

GUILTY PLEASURE: Real Housewives of Atlanta (ALL of them), & Basketball Wives LA

7 RANDOM FACTS ABOUT MYSELF

1. I am slowly becoming addictive to Chips Ahoy.
2. I am NATURAL under this quick weave… but will soon give in to the creamy crack! (*_*)
3. I AM A Procrastinator… but I’m working on it!
4. I use to want to be Paris Hilton best friend… (don’t ask me whyyyy) lol
5. I absolutely HATE going to the dentist
6. I am BLIND as a bat and very dependent upon my glasses/contacts
7. I talk to GOD everyday; about ANYTHING including silly stuff like: what should I wear or eat for lunch

BLOGGERS I CHOOSE FOR THIS AWARD

Fat 'nd Fierce

Say what u wanna  

Her Perfect Black Dress

Love of Style by Erika
4-lexi

Chocolate Laced
A Fendi Bag and a Bad Attitude
Fashion Pad
Local Celeb
Shopping with Betty Boop

Again, thanks to all my blog buddies... I am currently (10) ten buddies (followers) short of being at the BIG 100!!!! When I reach 100 Blog Buddies (Followers) - I will have my 1st giveaway!!!!

Hopefully, I can reach 100 REAL SOON! ~wink~

Peace, Love, & Fashion

Xoxo

Lynn 

Surprise... Pop of RED!

Hey, Hey, Hey… it’s MEEEEEEEE!!!!! Nope, I ain't DEAD yet... just took a week off from blogging. If you follow me on Twitter and/or Facebook then you already know...
 I am ALIVE & WELL!!!!! J

I was actually suppose to share my Class Reunion pic's on this post. Unfortunately, I misplaced the picture CD. I'm crossing my fingers that it will magically appear! Until then #NEXT

As mention in my previous post... I attended a Surprise Birthday Party which was at Legends Sports Bar & Grill and here are a few kodak moments from the Party:  

Candace, Yolanda, Kari, Lesile & I

Candace, Yolanda, & I

Yolanda rocking chain gang earrings... designs by yours truly!

Nakia & I - It was actually her husband Surprise Birthday Party... didn't capture a pic of the birthday Boy!

Lovely Ladies... "The Crew"

The weather was PERFECT... it allowed me the opportunity to pull out another one of those Summer/Fall fits. This dress is very versatile because it can be paired with a pair boots once the weather gets wintery COLD!

What I Wore:

Forever Dress: Ross $14.99

Xoxo Clutch: Ross $9.99

Shoes: Shoe Dept. $19.99

Accessories: LA Lynn's 

Before I go... I have to share that I received another BLOG Award!!!! Wooo hooo... this one came from Crystal over at Church Girl Chic - Be sure to check her blog out! Ain't NOTHING like being stylish & saved! #AMEN

Of course ALL BLOG AWARDS come with a set of RULES!!!! I'm going to go TOTALLY against the RULES & throw in a lil twist! Instead of me posting RANDOM Facts about myself; I will allow you all to ask me random questions & I randomly answer. I just might even do a random video reply!!!!! I think that should be FUN!!!! lol

*Waving* to my new followers... don't be shy I LOVE to read comments!!!!

♥  To LIVE... is to LOVE  ♥

Peace, Love, & Fashion
Xoxo

Lynn