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Jason and Joshua Gbor graced various fashion magazines and ripped many runways over the years. The six foot four Gbor twins (yes ladies...6'4") not only have an eye for fashion but equally drawn to singing. I was invited to their high-end fashion lounge boutique recently, allow me to show you around.
THE DECOR


















THE SHOWROOM
I was told the cute custom handmade shorts were not for sale, however these (and other selected pieces) can be rented for photoshoots etc. ($250 rental)
















(l) The boutique holds unique and custom pieces, some even remixed... check out these (r) vintage Emilio Pucci gladiators woven with real mink.
THE PEOPLE
No need for a 'DOUBLE TAKE', yes two other sets of twins came out to support the grand opening. Must be something in the water, lol. (l) 19 yr old, Tiffany and her sister, modeled several wardrobe changes throughout the event. (r) Twin designers, Kehinde and Taiwo Adenaike has a christain clothing line of their own. I loved their vibrant personalities... super cute shoes ladies.

Representing Lush Junke and teaming up with the Gbor twins. A cute plunging navel-cut one-piece jumpsuit paired with these...had to give shoe cam, cute!
Shout out to (l) celebrity make up artist Vel and Melody, who informed me of a 'new' reality show set in Atlanta soon to hit the tubes. Melody is one of the producers of the show. They couldn't speak upon which network picked it up but says it's a great show and Vel is part of the cast. We will be on the lookout. (r) Representing Lush Junke, total wardrobe.
       
Thank you Felix for having me out to such a great event. Miss Jessie's sent everyone home with a gift bag of their products. Congrats to Jason and Joshua Gbor! I loved the look and feel of the boutique. I seen many wonderful pieces that I could use in my life, lol. Thanks for stopping by and see you on my next excursion. ~xoxo

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Over the weekend Indique Hair Extentions, Boss Lady Magazine and CIROC teamed up to honor Dia Simms, Executive Vice President of Sean "Diddy" Combs Enterprises. If you are aware of Diddy's can't stop-won't stop work ethic, then it's safe to assume that Dia is at the top of her game wearing many hats, under the Diddy umbrella. Featured on the July cover of Boss Lady Magazine (we received a preview copy) check out her interview when it hits, Congratulations Dia!

CIROC is in the building! Free drinks flowed throughout while Streetz 94.5 was on deck.

Indique's hair showroom- various choices on display


S/o to Shay Johnson and DJ AONE who posed for Urban Crush. Many may know Shay from the 'reality' world- Flava of Love, Charm School, Love & Hip Hop Atlanta etc. I ran into her on my way heading out to another event so I didn't get into any q&a, maybe in a future interview. Her look: simple and cute and always keep her hair LAAAYED! Gotta love the dimples and had to give a bit of shoe cam in these little peep-toes. For those that don't know celebrity DJ AONE, he not only DJ for Kandi Burruss but co-host Kandi Koated Nights as well. Nice to know we shared the same camera- I love mine a lot, lol. Thanks guys for our little chat. Many others came out to show support.     





I enjoyed my chat with designer Betty Driver, who wore one of her pieces....nice colors and had to gave more shoe cam. Hope you enjoyed your trip and see you next time. 


S/o to fellow blogger/media Kimberly (Isis) of 'I Hear That Girl' who is just the sweetest. We communicate a bit but didn't realize we would run into one another at this event. We were pleasantly surprised when our paths crossed, lol. S/o to these gentleman who work with Isis. The venue, being extremely warm, had everyone melting and fanning themselves, so these fun and friendly guys were all kind enough to fan me down, I had to chuckle, lol. All I needed was someone to feed me fruit- like the Romans and I would be set, lol, 
joking...thanks guys! Thanks for stopping by, until next time. ~Lots of Love

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Last night I attended The Dream Fashion event presented by Leo Marshall. The evening flowed with fashion, awards, celebs and more. I dabbled around a bit before the show started....you know I had to make my rounds, lol.
   
The team of Penna'e Salon (congrats on your award) worked their magic before the show. I was tempted to try the desserts but it's in my best interest not to go there. Then you can wash them down with these little alcoholic babies.

As the Atrium started to fill with people and sounds, I had to get a few shots of what some of the attendees were wearing.


Many in the fashion/entertainment came out to support. S/o Summer Smith, love the head-to-toe look. Celebrity make-up artist, Christian (Geishaboii) in his bold busy print. Artist Mateo performed, not missing a beat with supporters in tow. His sister was super turned up on ten, gotta love the support! 

 Now the fashion show


    

S/o to the model (Christina, I think) in the black and white dress, happy birthday! She later approached me and we got into a nice conversation. She did great in the show, go girl. 




In the building showing support...

Actress/singer Demetria McKinney in this see-through number, cute. Actor Carl Payne (Cole from Martin- still in heavy rotation) plaid suit. Love the pop of red which matched his socks. If you watch Love and Hip Hop Atlanta then you may seen FunkyDineva giving his funny commentary on some crazy moments. His many wigs/hair always be layed to the gods!! Don Juan (Kandi Burruss manager) politely accepted an award for Kandi on her many accomplishments and giving back.

I want to s/o fellow bloggers 
   
Tami of TalkingwithTami, super sweet and so funny (a vet in the game). Also Nikka of OhNikka who hosted the social media lounge. It's always a pleasure chatting with her. We previously worked together at the Trumpet Awards as part of their social media team...hey girl!

and my last shout out goes to J&L Candles


Owner Jonathan Dansby gifted me with this Fruit Loops candle. Smells as if you just opened the box of cereal. He had some really great ones burning. I'm a candle person and will gladly put it to use, thank you.

So after the party it's the afterrrr party, ummm well needless to say there were a lot going on. I was asked by several people to head over to Carl Payne birthday party but it was a long day and all I wanted to do was eat and go to bed...seriously.

Well until next time:)

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                                       MY NEW BEAUTY PURCHASE (and Loving it)
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I'm a big fan of MAC cosmetics but just recently I desperately needed to replenish my supply. I use the last bit of MAC press powder- yes even rubbing the residue along the rim, lol, sad I know- so I couldn't hold off any longer. See I'm a natural girl who will sport a bun, ponytail or slap on a snapback ball cap in a heartbeat, so down-to-earth. So when events and outings call for a more presentable look, my glam squad (me, myself and I) must figure it out.


It wasn't until I looked back at this photo with Senior VP of Columbia Tristar Pictures, DeVon Franklin and wife, actress Meagan Good-Franklin at an award show. The shine really stood out due to my oily skin. Although I did have a hint of makeup on, but it's great to have photo-ready-makeup coverage that last for photo ops and anything televised. This was a nice pic but a quick touch-up would have done the trick! A lot went on that night, lol, so I barely had time for anything (a post about that night soon-to-come).
Meagan is beautiful and her makeup, flawless...these celebs are always on point with their glam squads for red carpets, television appearances, etc. just to be clear. Although it's not easy to delete that photo, powder my nose and do a retake but going forward I know to have better coverage.

Soon after, I strolled into a nearby drugstore and while in the cosmetics dept. I was approached by a 6' 3" salesman who was extremely helpful as we talked about various makeup brands, application/blending techniques, BB cremes versus this one and that one etc. He was giving me life and after he applied a sample on half of my makeup-free face, my decision was made. My final purchase (drum roll please) Covergirl TruBlend (in d4) and can you say I am really liking it. A flawless finish that no one would notice just melted into my skin (a little goes a long way)- too bad the store was out of the blending brush. Now, I know I might be late on this TruBlend train, because I was loyal to MAC, but it's a nice coverage if you want to give it a try. Going forward, I'll have the coverage that I need for more events and in my travels. I won't part ways with my MAC just yet, but yep I am officially a Covergirl! -xoxo
  1. What makeup do you use or love? Let me know in the comment section.
**Covergirl did not sponsor this post, makeup was purchased with my own money.

When my girls and I decided to do a girls night out, many places was tossed around but we decided to give Juke Joint on Peachtree St. a try. The vibe was electric as the crowd quickly poured in. Peachtree is always busy but this night was more prominent with limos of soon-to-be high school graduates on their Prom night. 

(left) S/O to Jasmine Anderson who was our server...she kept the drinks/food coming. She even told us that many roads were blocked off, in the area, for The Hunger Games 2, which was currently in production, being filmed in the wee hours. (middle) You can't miss the focal-point wall mural, love it. (right) I met this lovely couple, who approached me, what a great conversation. I love meeting great cool people...so many birthdays and special occasions filled the air, love it.      
With good 'live' music, food and drinks.. the girl's night was off to a good start. (left) refreshing strawberry lemonade (middle) Watermelon Martini and (right) we all dove into the peach cobbler served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
 (left) Eleanor and I had the crispy fried chicken with a hint of a sweet drizzle syrup, nicely seasoned....delish! Served with collard greens and mac & cheese. I wasn't a fan of the added Rosemary in the mac & cheese which over-powered the taste (in my opinion). (middle) Tammy ordered the Blackened Salmon which was so on point, served with mash potatoes. (right) Simmona had the Pork Chop topped with apples. Sweet potatoes and collards on the side.


I have to give it up to the band...they came and did their job! (middle) Regina Troupe had a shiny sequence dress on during her first set before changing into this black number. With her Beyonce diva-fan blowing, she had the crowd on their feet singing along. (right) Tammy and Simmona made their way out on the floor getting their groove on, go ladies!  
(from left to right: Simmona, myself in the front, Tammy and Eleanor)
We had a ball and will revisit again in the future but until then there are more places to attend and visit. If you are in the Atlanta area and want a place to vibe, try this place out. If you've grace Juke Joint with your presence hopefully you had a nice experience and a bangin' meal selection. I'll see you on my next adventure....-xoxo

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There are many ways to make chicken but adding bacon seems to rev up the taste buds and get the juices flowing, a little more. I came across this recipe and want to share it, are you ready to try it as well (it's pretty simple). A great appetizer.  

What you need:
1 lb Chicken Tenders (about 10 pieces)
10 strips of bacon (sliced length-wise, I used turkey bacon)
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Pepper
1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
2/3 cup light brown sugar
2 tbsp Chili Powder

 Preheat oven 350 degrees - bake for 25-30 mins
Mix all seasonings (except Chili Powder)


  • (upper left) Season chicken on both sides. (upper right) cut strips of bacon length-wise and wrap 1 piece around top of chicken tender and another piece around bottom of tender. (bottom left) Mix brown sugar and Chili Powder together, sprinkle over chicken- really coat it on. (bottom right) Place tenders on a greased pan or cookie sheet. Bake for 25 mins (optional: broil 3-5 mins longer to get a nice crisp on the bacon)

Look at that seasoned-sweet goodness! Great with your favorite dipping sauce or as is, Enjoy!
Let me know what you think?
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Hi guys! Hope you all had a great Valentines Day! I truly missed you. Georgia was on a 'State of Emerency' lock down situation due to very bad weather and conditions. They say 'when it rains it pours' so during this time, my old trusty desktop computer was on it's last leg and crashed on me, errrr, EVERYTHING was on it! I loved it soooo much. To add insult to injury...the very next day, my tablet showed out, lol and will not go past the logo once turned on, smh, lol. So those are the issues I'm dealing with....'This too Shall Pass' (think positive thoughts).

 I've been super busy working on things but promise to keep you in the loop. I hope you all are staying motivated, it's still early in the game (2014) so you have more than enough time to turn things around if needed.

 It is great having a network of supportive family or friends for encouragement. Not everyone have that support system or people who truly want to see you succeed. Only surround yourself with positive energy but keep climbing that ladder. To grow is to venture out and test new waters. Learn from mistake, correct them and move on. There are numerous like-minded people sharing a common interests and networking is the key. I love meeting people and getting to know their stories. If you walk away with just a hint of inspiration and knowledge then it was worth it and you may gained a new friend. 

 So, once in a while I get the detour in life, throwing me off course; case in point my computer and tablet. I have to remind myself it's just a bump in the road...keep going! It's rewarding to do something you love....do you hear that? It's your passion knocking at the door. Will you open or ignore it? Be inspired!

 Check out, "LIKE", my Urban Crush facebook page and join this blog for events, recipes, entertainment & lifestyle topics, giveaways and more. I would love to have you, until next time:)

 
The International Civil Rights Walk of Fame is sponsored by the Trumpet Awards Foundation, Inc. and created/designed by Ms. Xernona Clayton, who serves as founder and executive producer of the Trumpet Awards. It grows bigger each year, Ms. Clayton states, “This Walk of Fame tells a phenomenal story about the legacy of our nation. It is a permanent testimony to those who have dedicated themselves to progress of our people and to this nation.”

 
The International Civil Rights Walk of Fame held a special ceremony at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Center as part of the Trumpet Awards weekend. This ceremony was created in 2004 to give recognition to the foot soldiers of justice who sacrificed and struggled to make equality a reality for all. Now in its tenth year, ten inductees were honored Footprints to be displayed at the King Center.
Congratulation to Bishop John Hurst Adams, The Honorable Roy Barnes, Dr. John Carlos, Dr. Tommie Smith, The Honorable Perry Gladstone Christie (Prime Minister of the Bahamas), Dr. Norman C. Frances, Harry E. Johnson, Sr. Representative Calvin Smyre, Thomas N. Todd and Rev. Jasper W. Williams, Jr.


The inductee shoes used to create the footprints.

The Walk of Fame Footprints display has become one of the most visited tourist attraction in Atlanta and has enriched the heritage of the civil rights movement. 

U.S. Olympian, educator and activist Dr. Tommie Smith
 
Pictured with inductee Thomas N. Todd, Civil Rights Attorney-Chicago, Illinois

We ‘salute’ all inductees on their ongoing tireless efforts making a difference through their work, a shining example. Congratulations to you all…well deserved!