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Back yet again, resurrected from my blog hibernation all thanks to COVID-19 and social distancing... and JUST IN TIME FOR THE 1ST DAY OF SPRING! Its been about 6 years, and I have been contemplating returning to my little blog for a while now, but seeing as we are all stuck in the house because of the Corona Virus, what better way to do some spring cleaning of our minds, bodies, souls, closets and social media too! Since I last posted I have made several purchases from some of my favorite consignment shops, retail shops and of course online! That coupled with some amazing travel experiences over the years, get ready for some new shoes posts and triple plays with new pieces that can be worn 3 different ways. Scarfs,  Hats, Accessories and maybe even some makeup/cosmetics finds will pop up on here too! Glad to be back & Stay Tuned! S.

#BlackHistoryMonth Edition SPOTLIGHT SALUTE - Dorothy Dandrige

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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE! I for one am soooo very HAPPY that 2013 is OVER! Life even though it keeps going, it also sometimes keeps us from doing other things that we would like to do! Each month I kept telling myself, I have to get back into my blogging, and no better time than the present!   Seeing that its been about 6 months since my last post and the LAST week of February, I will kick off 2014 with a Spotlight Salute in honor of Black History month.  In past Salutes I have put the spolight on  Dorothea Towles Chruch and Donyale Luna ) . Today I will like to Spotlight the Fantabulous #DOROTHYDANDRIGE  (its almost like I have an fascination with names that start with the letter D!) Born  Dorothy Jean Dandridge in 1922. We all know her best for being the very 1st African American women in Hollywood to be nominated for a Best Actress Academy award for her role as Carmen Jones. Not only was she an actress, she was also an accomp...

MY CORAL CRAZE CONTINUES...

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Hey! Been awhile...Thought I would blog as the season is winding down and show some of the things that I have been obsessing over the past couple of months... Enjoy! Summer is ALMOST over.... But my fascination with #Coral Colors Continues! The Season has been full of HOT & BRIGHT COLORS (reminiscent of the neon in the 80's), but may fave right now is Coral. I have rocked it ALL summer long seems like, and I think... NO I KNOW, I will definitely continue to display my Corals well into the fall! A color that pretty much look great on any skin tone as well as hair color. Such a cheerful color for summer and sultry color for fall if you ask me; Coral should be the new Black!

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SPOTLIGHT SALUTE #2

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Happy June! Summer is here!  And oh how I love Social Networking and the internet, because it allows you to be connected to people and information that you would never come across otherwise. Almost a year ago 7/25/12, I posted a Spotlight Salute about a Model by the name of  Dorothea Towles Churc h.  I was pleased to have come across her (good ole' internet) because I had never heard of this African American "Super" model from the 1950's who shared the same birthday as me! However I posted the below picture of her and to my surprise, this was not who I thought it was, and I was informed on my #Pinterest page (good ole social networking) of who it REALLY was! (Original Post now has the right pictures of the right person  Dorothea Towles Church ) SSSSSOOOOOOooo today I want to salute the right person and her name is DONYALE LUNA!!! Check out them Stiletto Nails!  Born in 1945, Luna became the 1st African American Model to appear in British Vogue in 1...

Getn HIGH this summer!

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Im Back to blogging, always seems easier for me when the weather gets warmer...Go figure... SUMMER IS DEFINITELY HERE! And I am so happy that it is... I am high on life and on HIGH WAISTED BIKINIS!  The 2013 Summer looks are so retro and I LUVS IT! My great-grandmother used to say "what goes around comes around so don't throw anything out". How true indeed. The High Waist bikini from the 50's and 60's has come back around in 2013.  This style of swimwear is not only chic and fresh right now, (as old as the stlye really is) but it is so great for girls or ANY shape and size. It is not your size 0-2 only bikini!!! You do not have to have abs or buns of steel to look good with this choice because of the benefit of the High waist which covers the stomach and also supports the backsi de. #TopShop has some great High waist Bikini options right now!  Top Shop Look #1   Top Shop Look #2         My own P...

Baby get A BIB!

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Hello Luvs!!! Things are heating up in my NECK of the woods! For this year and even starting back around the holidays of 2012 I really began major accessory shopping. One of my FAVORITE accessories stores is #CHARMINGCHARLIE'S!!! A big accessory trend that I have taken a liking to is the #Bib Necklace. Very modern piece that can be dressed up or down depending on the bib style, its ornaments and or the metals that is made from.  I personally only wear mine with Casual looks, because it isn't your typical necklace and you wouldn't want to over accessorize a dressed up look with A BIB if not necessary. So I wear mine with white tanks and jeans or with an open collared shirt and slacks and it works... My Bibs Above 1. SoGood 2. H&M 3. Macy*s MY HOT FOR SUMMER POSTS ARE COMING REAL SOON STAY TOONED!