Yesterday, I participated in the 20th Annual Susan G. Komen – North Central Alabama Race For The Cure! It was an AMAZING EVENT!!! There were so many people there to support this fabulous event. Not to mention, we came out in record numbers!…
Fun Times at the Southern Women’s Show
Hi All! I attended a really fun event this past weekend! But before I go on…here is a photo of me before the event with a few of my pieces that I thrifted on a previous excursion! The skirt, vintage necklace,…
Oscar Was Hiding In My Closet
I’m so excited Friday is finally here! Okay…so this morning I decided, last minute, that I was going to wear one of my thrifted items I haven’t worn. Everyone knows I LOVE thrifting and sometimes it’s hard to keep up! The…
Legacy Remembered
Civil Rights leader, Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, died today at the age of 89. Rev. Shuttlesworth was an activist who led the fight against segregation and racism. He was co-founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) which is an organization close to…
Join Me This Walktober!
Hello everyone! In my previous post I shared there is a lot going on in the month of October! Not only is it Breast Cancer Awareness month, but in Jefferson County (Alabama), it is also our October Walking Challenge! The YMCA…
Hello October…It’s All About PINK!
October is here and it’s really starting to feel like my favorite season, Fall! The sky is absolutely beautiful and the cool air is perfect for football…ROLL TIDE and GO BLAZERS!!! But it’s not just about football. There is so much going…
Vintage Friday: Vesta Williams One Of The Greatest
I will never forget growing up and listening to all kinds of good music Saturday mornings as my Mom did her house cleaning. Vesta Williams, one of the greatest, was one of those artists in heavy rotation in the stack of vinyl…
Aevin Dugas Has The World’s Largest Natural Afro
I couldn’t believe it when I first saw a photo of a beautiful woman with this AH-MAZING afro on a site for natural hair. I thought to myself, “OMGeee! Her hair is GORGEOUS!” Aevin Dugas, has been named in the Guinness Book of World Records for…
Leila Lopes of Angola Crowned Miss Universe 2011
Talk about stunning! Miss Angola, Leila Lopes, is crowned Miss Universe 2011! The pageant was held in São Paulo, Brazil, Monday Sept. 12, 2011. Leila beat out 88 other competitors for the title of Miss Universe! What better way to celebrate the…
Why Thrifting and Vintage Makes Me Happy!
Hello to all of my Happy Thrifters and Vintage Lovers! I wanted to share with you my most recent thrift store haul experience, but first let me share the inspiration behind my love for fashion, vintage, and thrifting! My Mom, the force behind it…
