Can You Put a Lining In a Purchased Skirt?
This summer I’ve purchased several simple cotton A-line skirts. Usually I wear long skirts in the summer, but these are knee-length and very comfy. I much prefer wearing them to wearing shorts. Anyway,...
View ArticleTemple St. Clair for Target
I don’t remember a time when I didn’t lust after Temple St. Clair jewelry. Unfortunately, like many fine things they were far, far out of the budget. When I heard she was doing a line for Target, I...
View ArticleMaternity Clothes
I’m thinking I won’t need much by way of maternity clothes. I already bought a pair of jeans, a sweater and a shirt. I’ll probably buy a couple more shirts and another pair of jeans. I don’t...
View ArticleThe One Where She Cuts All Her Hair Off
Yep, I have about an inch of hair covering my scalp. It’s kinda strange to go from waist-length locs to NO HAIR in one afternoon. I had no choice. My hair always thins after I have a baby and the bases...
View ArticleMy Girl Ain’t Got No Hair…
Ain’t nothing growing there…fave Army song, and quite apt for this photo. Yep, this is me post Big Chop sans hair. And for the record it’s not being nearly bald that bothers me, I’ve been here before....
View ArticleNeeds Sunglasses
Been having lots of fun this summer with nail color. Until today my fave color was Essie Mojito Madness–a very vivid green. But this OPI color, Needs Sunglasses has me smitten. Finding the right green...
View ArticleWhite Jeans and Cheetos
And right here’s the reason moms of toddlers can’t wear white jeans. What’s that you say? Why that’s the fluorescent orange of processed cheese food smeared all over my formerly pristine white jeans....
View ArticleHairline Tragedy Part II
I finally broke down and got some Rogaine. I was hesitant because once you start using it you have to use it forever or the hair it grows falls out. But I’ve been doing natural remedies for more than a...
View ArticleThis Dress is Fab
I got this dress at Chico’s back in April. (I know, Chico’s, who’da thunk it. They do sell stuff that hasn’t bern bedazzled!) I’m thinking I might be buried in it! It’s comfy and versatile. The only...
View ArticleAnd the Quest Continues
Those who read this blog regularly know I’ve been looking for a dining room table for ten years. You know what else I’ve been trying to buy for ten years? A goddamned swimsuit. I know. I know. We all...
View ArticleBeauty Tips
I’ve mentioned before that since Kell’s birth I’ve become quite the schlumpadinka. I decided to kick up my game just a little bit. With some pointers from the fabulous Erica B. I got out of sweats and...
View ArticleCute, Plus Size Swimsuits
I’ve been looking for a cute plus size tankini for a while now. Most tankinis ride up exposing the midriff, and I need two pieces because usually I have Kell in the bathroom at the pool and getting...
View ArticleThis Dress Right Here? The Business
So Anthropologie? Yeah, to die for. Unfortunately, the prices and sizes are to die for too. I’m just realizing though, that most of their stuff is oversized and they do carry XL, but they sell out...
View ArticleUpdate on the Too Cute Swimsuits
My swimsuits arrived last week and I finally got a chance to try them on. I was definitely not disappointed. At this price point ($27 a piece!!!) I expected lightweight flimsy fabric and poor...
View ArticleGoing Old School With My Hair
I really hate that I had to cut my locs off a few years ago. I loved them so much, but hormonal changes after I had Kell really wreaked havoc with them and they became so fragile they began to...
View ArticleFly Ass Jacket
My other favorite site, besides Anthro is Free People. Usually I can’t wear anything on the site, but I love the outfits and often try to find similar things in my size. I love this jacket and think...
View ArticleSee What Happens When…
…You spend WAY too much time on Erica Bunker’s blog? Erica loves herself an exposed zipper, and now I do too. My mama, who spent forever teaching me how to insert an invisible zipper, would be...
View ArticleGorgeous Custom Made Special Occasion Dresses from Erica B.!!!
Check out these absolutely lovely dresses. If you’re anything like me, you prefer that young ladies have beautiful AGE APPROPRIATE attire for special occasions. If like me, you’ve struggled trying to...
View ArticleMy Shea Butter Blend
In another post someone asked for my recipe for my shea butter blend, so I thought I’d share it here. In the winter time especially, I use this from head to toe, but I have crazy dry skin. In the...
View ArticleMe and My Skin
It’s been a while since I’ve posted any beauty tips. And what with menopause, my skin has gone through some changes and I’ve had to mix it up a bit. I’ve always been blessed with good skin that...
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....