Summer 06

Ahhh, this brings back roadtrip memories with Chrissy (SeeSturdi), Moss, and Tashley (Ty and Ashley)… Summer 06 was sooo unforgettable!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzpCKsdyYMw

And a bonus one...

...because I love the hood, the stripes, the colors… and his dashing good looks! :)

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Men's Cardigan of the Week

Tell me what you think!

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my new lamp!

The minute I laid eyes on it, I HAD to have it.

I LOVEEEEE.

…my wack BlackBerry camera does it absolutely no justice, BTW.

Book Club meeting tomorrow.. STOKED!

Random Fashion Fact

What’s the difference between Haut Couture, Prêt-à-Porter, and Confection?

Here’s your answer!!

Fashion design today is divided into three categories which are listed above. At the top are the exclusive creations of haute couture, high-class tailoring. For a fashion label to be allowed to officially describe itself as a couture house, it must present at least thirty-five new models every season (for both day and evening wear), which must have been manufactured by at least fifteen full-time staff members in a proprietary studio in Paris. Adherence to these criteria, is annually checked by the French Chamber of Commerce.

Also to be seen at the fashion weeks are prêt-à-porter (ready to wear) collections. In contrast to haute couture, the models are not made to measure, but produced in standardized sizes. The prices are cheaper. Their models are distinguished by high quality, unusual details, and precision cutting. More often than haute couture, they are the source of inspiration for everyday fashion, which is retailed under the name of confection. The latter is manufactured in large quantities by mass-production methods from ready-made model designs.

it may not be a good idea to listen to R&B late at night..

when you’re getting over someone you used to date. so before i fall into depression, i’m gonna think good thoughts and go to bed. i was working on my fashion fact entry, but i’ll finish in the morning. i’m proud of how well i’m maturing in this area. a month ago i would’ve tortured myself into late night tears and seemingly never-ending despondency. i know better now. good night!

i feel like there is nothing i cannot overcome...

“Confront the dark parts of yourself, and work to banish them with illumination and forgiveness. Your willingness to wrestle with your demons will cause your angels to sing. Use the pain as fuel, as a reminder of your strength.“ - August Wilson

tricks for keeping your whites white…

…especially with those yucky yellow armpit stains:

•skip bleach since it doesn’t help with ‘pit stains
•soak the stained area in hydrogen peroxide (you can dilute it in water)
•pop an aspirin or two in the washing machine (wait until its full of water)
•soak the shirt in a solution of vinegar and water (1 tablespoon of vinegar to 1 cup of water)
Happy Washing!

Love this... WERK!

yesterday would have been your 43rd birthday

and i miss you dearly, Val. if i had you for one day, i would fill you in on how well you daughter, my neice, is doing. her prom is May 13th, graduation is June 2, and yes, she has a date! :) she’s super excited! Nik got accepted to each school in which she applied and she’s decided to attend UMBC to study Pharmacy. she’s a beautiful, smart, witty, well-spoken young lady who’s an independent thinker. and after all this time, she still refuses to get a relaxer because her head is always buried in a good book (or on Facebook lol). you would be SO proud!! we’re all so proud of her.

Val, you are loved and we miss you a great deal. we still talk about you and imitate your deep voice all the time ;) nearly three years later, not a day goes by that i don’t think of you.

love always,

Baby Sis

i love a good cardigan worn as a dress..