Sassy City Chicks... RECAP!

Hope that everyone weekend was wonderful. I wanted to share an event that I attended a few weeks ago. Thanks to Oh Nikka… I won tickets to attend the Sassy City Chicks Fashion Bash Sample Show.

The Bestie & I went together and I meet a few more friends and blog buddies there!

The event was held at the Ambient Plus Studio in Atlanta from 5 pm - 10 pm. We arrived around 6:30 ish and the parking lot was already was fairly packed. I spotted a few blog buddies leaving as we were arriving. For instance I spotted Oh Nikka on the outside and had to wave to her from the car as I noticed she was leaving… which was a BUMMER because I didn’t get a chance to get a picture with her.  

Although, I have been a vendor at the Ambient Studio before this was my 1^st time attending Sassy City Chicks. I noticed that it was pretty much set–up the same as it is with all events that are held there. Once you walk up the stairs you are greeted and asked to sign in, then given a cute PINK little Sassy tote bag filled with goodies.

I have never purchased anything from JewelMint now I have every reason too!

More goodies from PINK Bag!

We also got a free sample bag from Miss Jessie's

Sample Goodies from Miss Jessie's

Once inside the bestie and I immediately started venturing out to the different vendor tables… there was a DJ and as long as you got the right vibe of music the atmosphere is set just right!

In the mist of shopping I spotted a few blog buddies and snagged a few photo’s.

Dea Win of Pretty Girls Rock Dresses

Ugh... this pic came out blurry! Breck of Fashion Without Guilt  and Keren of Two Stylish Kays 

Diva Cha'Kiva Owner of Spoiled Diva

Wendy, Chrys, and I

Getting Shaded! lol

Wendy & I

Mrs. Jackie (Lisa's Mom), My Friend Lisa, ME, and My Bestie - Mari

Left to right: Mari of Beyond Greatness, Chrys of Married 2 Makeup, Yours truly, Keren of Two Stylish Kays,
Wendy of Just Jewels 4 U and Valencia 

There were plenty of vendors/services but here are some of my FAVORITES that were there:

Funky Flair Boutique

LuLus

Spoiled Diva

Pinkindigo

Miss Jessie's

Pink Chocolate

Othea’s Accessories

There was also complimentary make-overs and spa services that I didn’t get a chance to take advantage of because the wait/line was long.

They also had a bar set-up and was giving away free cocktails… but as a non-drinker I indulged in H2O!

Which was just as refreshing… J

I saw so many things that I wanted to purchase but ran into the issue where it was either too small or I just wasn’t married to it! But I did end up purchasing my Jumpsuit that I wore on Memorial Day from the Funky Flair Boutique. Kesha is a charm please be sure to support her.

BIG shout out to Oh Nikka & Sassy City Chicks, for a very eventful afternoon as I truly enjoyed it.

What I wore

Color block dress ~ Gifted

Tribal Sandals ~ Isis Boutique

Clutch ~ Gifted (old)

Accessories ~ LA Lynn's

I’m Linking up with Glamamom , Momtrends , and Bon Bon Rose Girls  for Monday Mingle! 
 

Last but not least I'm not sure if you all heard that Robin Roberts, an anchor on ABC's "Good Morning America" program who beat breast cancer five years ago, said on Monday she has myelodysplastic syndrome, a blood disorder triggered by her cancer treatments but she is in my thoughts and prayers!!!!

Robin Roberts Picture Source

NOTE TO YOU: Always wear comfortable shoes at shopping events… there is a lot of walking and standing. Although, my shoes were extremely comfortable we had to park on gravel so that made walking difficult and uneasy which cause me to almost twist my ankle and break the strap on my tribal sandals. However, I got the sandals fixed but that could have been $6 saved or even paid for my lunch.

~Until next time

Peace, Love, & Fashion

Xoxo

Lynn

Weekend Wrap Up

Another week and another opportunity to get things right… I hope that your weekend was filled with EVERYTHING that you could have possibly imagine as mine was that and some!!!!!

Hubs & I kicked off the weekend on Friday with a date night at Ikea... We literally stayed there until they CLOSED the store. They had to KICK us out! (I seriously LOVE that store; it's one BIG MAZE) After getting KICKED out of IKEA we went to a Late Night Movie: Snow White and the Huntsman

*** PICTURE HEAVY ***

This place is like a Gigantic MAZE and I LOVE IT!

My Favorite Room at Ikea

My Favorite Closet at Ikea

Peace Out... They KICKED us out! LOL!

This MOVIE is a MUST SEE... I highly recommend it!

Saturday: We went to a Street Market at the Starlight Drive-In  - they had all types of STUFF... I'm sure if you name it; they had it!

Yup, that's me with a cup of Watermelon at the Street Market!

After the Street Market we went to our family cookout to celebrate my cousin graduation from high school

Congrats Cuzzo

Sunday: The BIG Surprise which topped off my weekend!

Collage of our Serenbe Visit

Hubs woke me up to a bag full of goodies from Victoria’s Secret and then told me to get dressed because he had a day of “goodies and secrets” planned for us.

Without having a clue as to where we was headed we 
jumped in the car and took about a 20 min scenic drive until we approached a small community called: Serenbe which is located 30 minutes outside of Atlanta in the cutest community. 


We toured the town including the HGTV Green House, Went on a Nature Trail,  Horse Petting, Eating, and Shopping


There were sooo many pictures that I took that I tried to narrow the pictures down to the most likely interested ones. 

HGTVGreen House... the tours are scheduled on the hour and are $20 per person

A View inside the House...

Open House: Built with ECO Friendly materials... (HGTV neighbor)

 

The Kitchen: How may I help you? lol

Posing on the balcony

The stairwell... gorgeous!

We dined at the Farmhouse

Bread serve prior to the entree

Hubs Plate: Chicken, vegetable salad, black eyed peas with rice and squash 

My Plate:   Fried Pork Chop, vegetable salad, black eyed peas with rice and squash   

Hubs & I shared a Brownie & Ice Cream

The Garden

When petting the horses this fella got a lil too close!

The Lake

Serenbe was so beautiful and peaceful I can definitely see us returning in the near FUTURE!!!!  

Mani Monday: I got a new paint job today!

OPI Color: Gargantuan Green Grape

I’m Linking up with Glamamom , Momtrends , and Bon Bon Rose Girls  for Monday Mingle! 

Note to you: I use to shy away from talking about my husband so much because I didn’t want anyone to think that I was bragging and I didn’t want to sound like a broken record to ppl but then I had a close friend to tell me: “Who ever has a problem with you talking about the LOVE that you and your husband share has a problem with themselves” and “May NOT want to see you happy or have your best interest at heart”. She then told me to continue to confess our LOVE to the world and share it with others because after 15 years of being in love she lost the love of her life and if she had it to do all over again she would have said more! Although, I don’t talk about US as much as I can I think folks who know me has a pretty good idea how much he means to me!!!!

~LOVE is a beautiful thing when it is done right… I thank GOD for my bestfriend…

MY HUSBAND!!!!! 


~Until next time

Peace, Love, & Fashion

Xoxo

Lynn

Friday Friend Feature... Guest Post!

HELLO ALL YOU LOVELY PEOPLE!

  

Lol! I have always wanted to say that! This famous greeting comes from the cartoon character Droopy. Droopy is such a drab, non-chalant cartoon character, but yet he had such a great opening greeting! And he always had so much initiative! Lol!!!!

My name is Nina Hunt (fam & friends call me Penny) & Efie Lynn is one of my FB & Therrell Alumni friends. Mysteriously enough, we did not talk or hang in school. So, this social networking really can bring people together! Efie Lynn has given me a guest blog opportunity, and I would like to give a humble Thank You to her! Haaaaay Efie Lynn!!!!

Alright Bloggers!! About 16 or so years ago, I was given an opportunity to start taking care of my now husband’s special needs daughter. Faith Hunt, my stepdaughter, has cerebral palsy & scoliosis. Cerebral Palsy is a disorder that is caused by damage to the brain usually at or before birth. There are usually muscle problems, poor coordination, delayed or no speech & learning difficulties. Faith has never spoken to me verbally, nor has she ever taken a step or done anything on her own without assistance. She lets us know her feelings and attitude through a bunch of different emotions. Taking on this responsibility in my Life has taught me to be very humble & very Thankful for all things in this Life. As the years have passed, I have learned so much from teachers, doctors, random people & other parents going through what we go through as a family. I know that my husband & I will take care of Faith for the rest of our lives & hers. But, I don’t look at it as a burden, she is such a joy to me! Our whole family takes care of her together in intervals. There are 7 of us in total! My husband Stevie, myself, my other stepdaughter (Faith’s sister) Hope(18), and our 3 sons Kwame(16), Gregory(13) and Amorie(9).
Yes, I have Faith, Hope & Love!! Amen!!

 

 

This Memorial Day weekend Faith graduated from high school! The 1st of our children to graduate!
It made me sooo happy! So, I wanted to inspire everyone with Faith’s story. Remember, that no matter your circumstances or obstacles in this life, just know that
YOU CAN DO IT!!!!

I want all young people reading this to understand Faith’s condition. It is so severe that even if she has an itch, she does not have the ability to scratch it herself or tell someone to scratch it for her. BUT, she ALWAYS sooo happy & laughing uncontrollably! She Loves Disney, music, singing and going different places. She especially LOVES school!  And I know your saying (in your heads) that it was probably easier for Faith or she had “special treatment”... But, even Faith still had goals & accomplishments she had to meet & master before she could graduate. Faith’s Birthday was also the day after her Graduation & she turned 20 years old. So, I will leave you all with some pictures from both of her 2 special occasions. And that is a extra special glimpse into My Life!

LISTEN: Give a helping hand. Be an inspiration to others. Always put God First in Your Life!

Congratulations Faith!!!!

Love, Your Mother...
Nina “Penny” Hunt

Thanks Again Efie Lynn of LA Lynn’s!!!!