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!.

Valentines Day Thrift Fit Inspiration!

Thrifted full red skirt/taken in at waist to fit :-) Vine80 Hair Bow

Hey friends! Where do I start...This has been a rough week for me.  Many obstacles have reared their ugly heads.  Leading me to question my quest in life.  I'm considering a big move and deep in thought about other decisions.  Be that as it may, today, I threw caution to the wind and say to myself, "Ya know what! Dust yourself off and get to doing what you love!" which I took to mean play dress up in my thrifts lol.  And this was the result!

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. 

Fashion Reference | The Nanny | Fran Drescher

So, I was listening to my friendgirl's +Fab4lezz 's youtube channel and their voices remind me of this fashion reference...Fran Drescher on The Nanny 90's tv sitcom! OMG, I forgot how much I loved her style on the show. Her character is my spirit animal. Her distinct style and voice were so infectious! I found these pics on Google Images. Who are/were your TV fashion references?

Accessorize

Hey peoples! Since I purchased my Canon t3i this summer I have learned that photography is NOT EASY! I must say, I used to think it was...or well...I guess I never really thought in depth about it.  One thing about me is I love learning things on my own, I feel so empowered when I do! Learning so much about photography is a longggggggg process, but hey, at least I'm learning!  I said all that to say that I took these (unedited) shots and whilst I like the outcome I'm still trying to figure out how to tighten the frame without "littling" the image?, if that makes any sense lol.  These were shot in what appears to be the woods, but it is not. In fact it's my wilderness of a backyard lol (I was tiring of the brick wall).  I just wish I could figure out  damned manual mode using a remote shutter (that is daunting) but until then...This is what I wore today!

 The fur collar I detached from a thrifted jacket and livened up this chambray dress.  The dress is from Old Navy and was oversized, so I used a thrifted brooch to cinch it some.  The suede boots are old from Nine West and the earrings and bracelet were thrifted as well.

Cute doggy not included

Velvet, Fur and Net OH MY!

Hey peoples! This thrifted look is comprised of a velvet banded hat, velvet dress, fur stole and suede boots. The hat was about $3 and I purchased it because it reminded me of the lampshade hat Audrey Hepburn wore in Breakfast at Tiffany's. I incorporated the hat into the look because I'd just had a chemical peel and my face needed protection from the sun, so I channeled a Samantha moment from a Sex and the City episode. Who remembers the episode I'm talking about?

I paired the hat with a thrifted velvet dress which I knotted at the side to give the ruched assymetrical look, which photographed well, dontcha think?

 

31

So today I thought, “I want to look sophisticated and 31 today" Reason being, I play in clothes so much, I often neglect my soohisticated side.

I paired these vintage jeans with a thrifted top that was BNWT from Marshalls. Blazer was thrifted also along with the fox lapel from a vintage coat and faux fur keychain clipped to my Barr&Barr bag from a consignment shop.

Shoes from Nordstrom Rack by Enzo Angiolini and shades by Ray-ban from Sunglass Hut. 

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

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

Introducing...FLY'S NEST!!!

Hello blogees! I have a new logo for Fly's Nest that I am very excited to share with you! I had the vision for a little while now, and found a great designer to bring it to pass. My goal was to incorporate the idea of recycled fashion in a unique way. I have much in store for this logo! Tell me what you think!

So without further adieu... I hope you like it!

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/

Have You Ever...

Have you ever forgot about to wear an item of clothing as planned? For instance, I set out to wear a TOTALLY different shirt with this skirt weeks ago but forgot ALL about it. The shirt was hidden behind another item in my closet :-( Well anyways, I was in a rush (note to self: Never get dressed in a rush) and this is WIW to an event the other day.

B.F.A.B. Awards

Hey everyone! I had such an awesome experience at the BFAB awards ceremony event. I was nominated in the "Fan Fave Blogger" category. I went in KNOWING I didn't win as I'd only been nominated a day before voting ended, so I wasn't nervous or anything lol.

It was such an awesome event and it flowed so seamlessly. Kudos to the Lady of the Hour Tiffini Gatlin of http://www.tastemakermag.com/for putting it all together!

Here are some pics from the event and my ootd, which everyone thought was a dress, but was actually all thrifted vintage pieces I found separately! Top, skirt, and belt were all thrifted.

Vintage OOTD

This is my fave thrift find in some time. It's a mint green vintage polyester jumpsuit and it couldn't fit more perfectly. I accessorized with a faux fur vest, and gold accessories, all thrifted. I wore this to a Holiday party I attended.

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.
 

Thrifts of The Week

OOTD 12/7/12

Rocking a vintage blouse,men's vest, vintage earrings and men's vintage Levi's. I participated in a vendor event and a customer actually bought my shirt and earring right off my back! It PAYS to thrift!