BLM Girls in the DMV

For as long as I can remember, I've been a fan of groups, clubs and teams. While I love my alone time, I also love the comradery of a group. I also enjoy being around positive people who are doing positive things. So when I was asked to be apart of the blogging group, Bloggers Like Me (BLM) I was ecstatic. I saw the BLM group as a way to mix my love for blogging  and my love for people. I love being able to hang out and network with uplifting, fun spirited, driven African American women like me! The creator, Leslie (see her blog, HERE) is a God-fearing wife and mother, and not to mention a woman with great taste ;-) I want to thank her for the invite; I am so grateful to be apart of this movement! I can't wait to see what else is in store for BLM next!! 

Now onto the rest of the post---last Thursday, I had the pleasure of attending the BLM (Bloggers Like Me) Meet-up in Silverspring, MD. It was held at Maisie Dunbar Spa Lounge and the lovely Karen was the hostess with the most! I came a little early to help with the set up and was immediately greeted with smiles and hugs. I knew then it was going to be a great night! The salon, owner (pictured below with Karen) was a sweetheart and her establishment was VERY nice. I plan to make a trip back there very soon to enjoy a mani, pedi, and spa treatment! 

Anywho, the event filled up as time went on and the DMV bloggers were just chatting and laughing away. I had the pleasure of meeting a few bloggers that I hadn't met yet, as well as caught up with some old faces (Jennifer, Nae and Janeen). Along with the delicious sweets (cupcakes, cookies, cakes, etc.) there were a few raffle winners and some great items in our goodie bags. Special thanks to Mimi's Boutique for the GREAT earrings (which I will be wearing in my next post), and Honest Tea for providing the refreshments ;-) 

At the end of the night, I left feeling like I bonded with and rekindled with my sisters. It was a great meet up, and I can't wait until next time. Enjoy the pics below, and be blessed!!

PS If YOU want to be a BLM Girl, see what the hype is all about HERE!  

*Karen & the WONDERFUL salon owner*

*Check out Nae's AWESOME Arm Party---I LOVED those beads!!!*

*Stella Dot Jewelry, compliments of Karen*

*DMV BLM Girls!!!*

*2 of the raffle winners---I cannot get enough of Nae's face; LOVE her!!!*

*Marie signing in...*

*The lovely Karen and Janeen, the other raffle winner*

Check out Some of the DMV Bloggers:

Nae: ichoosethesun.com

Janeen: classysimplechic.blogspot.com

Iysha: milesoffashion.com

Simona: goodlooknout.com

LaToria: facebook.com/NextBrides

Tevyka: missprettyasapeacock.net

Michele: eatstyleplay.com

Kara: acreativereality.com

Jennifer: commecoco.com

Jaye: single2gether.com

Taya: mrstdj.com

Karen: facebook.com/yourstylistkaren

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If you're looking for another DMV event, come out Sept. 15th to the Dewdrop Swap & Shop!!! I WILL be there selling PLUS SIZE clothes (sizes 14-24). I HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!

Get tickets, HERE!