Be sure to like Gus Mayer’s page on Facebook; for every “like” they receive between today and midnight in October 12, they will donate $1 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama! Now if that’s not fabulous, we don’t know what is!
#ThisIsBeauty
If you live in Atlanta (or simply shop and socialize there), be sure to check out the “Posing Beauty in African-American Culture” exhibit currently on display at the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art – noted as “the only museum in the United States emphasizing art by and about women of the African Diaspora.”
Via the Museum:
“Featuring more than 75 photographs by leading, emerging, and amateur photographers, Posing Beauty in African American Culture explores the ways in which our contemporary understanding of beauty has been informed by photographers and artists working from 1890 to the present. It incorporates a diverse range of media including photography, film, video, fashion, and other forms of popular culture and prompts rich discussions about the contested ways that African and African American beauty have been represented in historical and contemporary contexts.
Posing Beauty in African American Culture (September 5 – December 7, 2013) is curated by Deborah Willis and organized by Curatorial Assistance Traveling Exhibitions, Pasadena, California.”
The Museum of Fine Art is located in the Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby, Ed.D. Academic Center on 350 Spelman Lane, Box 1526,, Atlanta, GA 30314. Musuem hours are Tuesday through Friday from10 AM-4PM, and Saturdays from 12PM-4PM.
Photograph by Ken Ramsey, “Susan Taylor, as Model”. Check out more of his amazing work by clicking HERE.
Best darn handheld hair dryer, period
Unless you are Oprah or Beyonce, you probably have to shampoo your hair at home at some point. If so, RUN to Sally Beauty Supply and get the Conair Yellow Bird 1875 watt hair dryer. I bought one to use in between salon visits, and let me tell you: never be fooled into thinking you can skimp on haircare tools. This dryer was $40.99 plus tax, and I paid an additional $5 for an extended warranty.
I eagerly tried it out on my natural curls after completing a ponytail rollerset first, and was amazed at the results. I’m too vain to show you a before photo (don’t judge me), but trust me: this hair dryer was worth every penny. The cool setting is very pleasant, and the hot settings are warmer than my old hair dryer but did not fry my hair. What used to be a two day process of coaxing my strands straight has easily been shortened into about a 4 hour process (depending on how long it takes my roller set to dry). It also comes with two attachments (a comb and air nozzle), which both worked well.
Thank me later!
Image via Sally Beauty Supply
Oh, you didn’t make it to NYFW either?
Oh, you didn’t make it to NYFW either?
No worries, darlings! You know we’ve got you covered!
Thanks to New York Magazine, I can watch the hautest Spring 2014 ready-to-wear ready-to-wear collections from the comfort of my home, in my pajamas! I might even put on my aviators to get in the mood! And you can, too: click HERE to view the hautest shows scheduled through the end of Fashion Week (and catch up on what you missed last week!). Be sure to check out “A-Z Shows” to see runway videos of the collections presented…with details, accessories and photos from backstage and the front row!
While we recover from an amazing vacation in the Big Easy, we invite you to remember that sometimes all you need has nothing to do with the season’s it bag or newest shoes…
I wear my suuun-glasses at night…okay, not really, but I do love my aviators! What accessory do you refuse to leave home without?
Pictured: Ray-Ban Aviators, via Nordstrom
C is for Chic
Feeling a little nostalgic today as the kids head back to school? I don’t have children, but I certainly miss “back to school” shopping each summer! And there’s no reason why we can’t update our own wardrobes with items sure to make the grade. My shopping list always included items to mix and match: new kicks (sneakers for gym class and a pair for “fun”), a few pairs of slacks and denim, at least one cozy sweater and a snazzy bookbag; below you’ll find looks for the diva who’s still schoolin’ life.
Clockwise from top left: Forever 21 “Tres Chic” sweater, $22.80; Forever 21 Leopard-print harem pants, $19.80; Steve Madden Realove, $79.99 at Zappos.com; Louis Vuitton Neverfull GM, $980, also available at Saks Fifth Avenue; Nike Air Pegasus 83, available at Zappos.com
Images via Forever 21, Zappos.com and Louis Vuitton
J. Crew Factory coming to the Outlet Shops of Grand River
Toss some sequins! Although the J. Crew Factory website says we have to wait until August 21 for it to open, The Shops of Grand River are welcoming J. Crew Factory to the area this morning. CAN. NOT. WAIT.
While you’re celebrating and getting some amazing deals throughout the Shops, be sure to stop by Summer on the Plaza while it lasts. Summer on the Plaza features games, giveaways, music and even a Starlight Cinema! Click HERE for more details.
The Outlet Shops of Grand River are located at 6200 Grand River Boulevard in Leeds.
Happy shopping!
Image via J. Crew Factory
Giveaway alert: Blu Bijoux bib necklace
*THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED.*
I was going to save this sweet little giveaway info for myself, but that wouldn’t be very nice, now would it? If you love a touch of sparkle, this post is for you.
Jewelry Dose is giving away a Blu Bijoux muted neon bib necklace that will add the perfect pop of bright color (mint, lemon, fuchsia and citrus orange) to your neutral looks this summer, and all you have to for a chance to win is first comment on their blog post by clicking HERE. Then, comment on any two Jewelry Dose posts. Per the giveaway guidelines, “the MINIMUM number of comments is THREE: you must comment once on THIS post and on AT LEAST two other posts! ” But hurry: the contest ends tomorrow at 12:OO PM EST (the winner will be announced August 8)!
Get to commenting! And by the way, Max & Chloe has a great selection of baubles to add to your fashion and fine jewelry wardrobe. I’m going ga-ga over their monogram necklaces!
Image via Max & Chloe
Same Chic Different Day 