Beauties in Business Brunch Indianapolis, IN

Some of the Beauties in Business Brunch attendees!

Sunday I had the opportunity to speak at an event called "Beauties in Business Brunch" in Indianapolis, IN.  I was asked in May to be the inaugural speaker, and after my acceptance, I backed out.  I let fear grip me and thought I was inferior :-( And not worthy to speak at an event.  Then I was reminded that I'd one of my goals for 2014 was to speak at an event (I think this may have been on my 2013 goal list also).

So when June came around, I was asked again and I jumped at the chance.  I flew to my hometown for this event (and also to share some news with my loved ones...more on that later).  And when it was my turn at bat during the event I was shaking like a leaf!  My speech was about Fly's Nest, but more importantly, encouraging other women to start or expand their endeavors.  I managed to pull through!  With the support of the audience and my now muse, model Alex, my presentation ended with a standing ovation.  How cool is that!

All glory and honor to God for the opportunity and for Courtney and Mercedes for believing in me and my friends for supporting me :-)\

Here is some footage from the event!.

How To Style Vintage Sequins

Sequins can be overwhelming as they command so much attention.  Allow your sequin piece to shine by pairing it with a complementary yet understated accent piece.

Dottie is this scalloped sequin top that I purchased from the thrift store some time ago.  It's a Sz Medium and I just assumed I could not fit it.  Recently I tried it on and after some finagling, managed to zip it up lol.  I love the classic polka dots paired with the scalloped hem and sequins. 

The Little Guide To Vintage Shopping

Have you ever read a book so good that you took so long reading it because you didn't want it to come to an end?  Well that is the experience I'm in now as I'm reading "The Little Guide To Vintage Shopping". 
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Master of the Mix

All pieces below were thrifted:
Ralph Lauren blazer
Chevron Old Navy capris
Gap denim shirt

MAD ABOUT PLAID!

It goes without saying that I'm obsessed with this F/W key trend of Plaids!  I'm all about it! And I paired these thrifted pieces together for a festive look!

What I Thrifted Today | Tory Burch Edition

My eyes dart and hone in on interesting items while thrifting. I noticed what appeared to be a Tory Burch emblem atop a rack from a couple aisles away.

Upon inspection it was in fact an authentic Tory Burch wallet! I googled and inspected my way to that conclusion lol.

Not bad at all for a $2.92 price tag! Did you find anything great this week?

Contest | Thrift Store Runway

Hey peoples! Well I thankfully won yet another contest this week! This time it was for entering my thrifted look that cost  less than $50 to Thrift Store Runway

Being that most of my looks on a day to day basis cost less than $20!, this was an easy contest to enter. I've won this contest 7 times before! 

The prize, for all my fellow Thrifters looking to enter, is $100 CASH (well, check,but same thing lol) OR $500 if there are more than 50 entrants.

Here is my winning entry and I hope to see your shining faces enter this month! 

Oldie but Goodie|Thrifted Piece

I found this pic of me from 2011? Or early 2012 wearing a thrifted dinner jacket to a

Boutique opening I attended.

Jacket|Thrifted

Earrings|Thrifted

Necklace|Thrifted

What I Wore

Beyonce' is teaming up with Goodwill!

I am overjoyed right now to pass on the news that Beyonce' is partnering with Goodwill! She understands how Goodwill helps communities by putting people to WORK! I know first-hand about their relationship with the commuinity as I am just now finishing one of their training courses for small business, "GoodBIZ" and it has helped me tremendously.  It's no secret how often I frequent Goodwills for wears and goods and how they help to stimulate my resale business.

Of the joint venture, Beyonce' said,"Goodwill helps people get back to work by providing education, job training and placement. I wanted to team up with an organization that puts people first and works every day to help them improve and re-establish their lives,”

Read more about this amazing collaboration in the official press release:
http://www.goodwill.org/press-releases/beyonce-is-lending-her-voice-for-good/

What is a MASTER thrifter?

I refer to myself as a Master Thrifter, and thought it fitting that I defined it lol So here goes:

Master Thrifter: One who attracts the greatest in quality, substantial items from "used merchandise" establishments with ease and little effort.  A master thrifter has integrated "thrifting" into their lifestyle foregoing traditional means of acquiring goods.  In so doing, they help  foster reducing, reusing, and recycling by using available resources rather than producing excess.