Nic's Picks: The Weekend, Part I

Monday, August 6, 2012

The Weekend, Part I

Well the weekend is over and here comes Monday, yet again! I hope you all had a WONDERFUL weekend and are eager and ready to see what this new week has in store.

As most of you know, this weekend was the Yours/Mine Secondhand Shopping event in DC. I was onsite as a fashion/styling consultant, along with the lovely Stania, (see her FBK page HERE) and it was such an honor to be apart of such a classy, exciting event. I must thank the gracious host, Patrice for asking me to be apart of such a wonderful event. I had a ball!

The event, held at MOVA Lounge in DC, was full of great energy and great people. The vendors had some really nice items and it was definitely hard for me not to buy any and everything, LOL! I did however snag a few goodies (more pics see below). My highlight purchases however were from Krissy's Kloset and Gaudy Girl Jewelry. The snake cuff reminds me of the arm cuffs that people use to wear back in the 90's. I tried to get it up on my arm but, the forearm was as far as it went, LOL! The Gaudy Girl earrings are so "me" that I just had to get them. I envision me wearing them with my kinky twists up in a bun...so perfect! Actually, I'm thinking about making these my honeymoon earrings. Because of their unique look, I plan to wear them only with certain outfits. Can't wait to style them!

I was also able to meet a lot of familiar (blogger) faces, as well as new faces. It's always nice to put a name with a face. I just can't stop thinking about how sincere and nice the attendees were. I really felt like the event was full of old friends---the energy was great from start to finish.

Being able to put some of my styling tips and advice to use and to see people open and receptive to what I was saying was such a gratify experience. Having my my friends, and my mother come out and support me made the day that much better.

*The lovely, Vivi browsing the racks while looking great in her neon ASOS dress

see her blog HERE*

*The twins came out to support me---I LOVE my friends!*

*I feel like I've know Nae for years---such a sweetheart! Check her out HERE!*

*Janeen is truly the sweetest person! SO glad to meet and chat with another fellow blogger...PS The jewelry she wore to the event was FLYYY!!! Check her blog, HERE!*

*Stania & I suggested this neck scarf be worn as a headscarf---Stania made the cutest 'flower' out of the end of the scarf...how cute?!*

*I'm not a drinker but the signature drink of the day was EXCELLENT!*

All in all, I had a wonderful experience and I can't wait to work with Patrice again. I truly feel like this is just the beginning for me and I am SUPER excited to see what's coming next. Needless to say, the event was a success and although I totally forgot my camera, I was able to snap a lot of great iPhone pics. I knew I was going to forget something, LOL. I hope you all enjoy this post, and be sure to check back for part II of my weekend. Be blessed!!! TTYS :-)

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