tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24812432977066002802024-03-13T19:24:57.331-07:00Diva StyleDiva Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00304209997217515986noreply@blogger.comBlogger420125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481243297706600280.post-21361643660918267952020-10-21T20:50:00.001-07:002020-10-21T20:51:19.719-07:00{ feminine safari }<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XhVcSQpqV34/X5D6RFaQLAI/AAAAAAACCBo/TJLhGfSRVSYqHcG4nvShN8idNbFG0yJmACPcBGAsYHg/s4438/20201018_235602.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4438" data-original-width="2592" height="713" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XhVcSQpqV34/X5D6RFaQLAI/AAAAAAACCBo/TJLhGfSRVSYqHcG4nvShN8idNbFG0yJmACPcBGAsYHg/w417-h713/20201018_235602.jpg" width="417" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"> inspiration is tribal with a pastel color palette sprinkled with touches of black & white. </p><p style="text-align: center;">The natural light of this space is sending me. . .<br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AU7pqzv_lnk/X5D6u5kLDuI/AAAAAAACCBw/AYsEkwCEIYw7VJBs731mAaEJZdc7QwsHgCPcBGAsYHg/s3605/20201015_125322.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> ☆ <div style="text-align: center;">
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Can we pause for a moment and discuss how glorious the representation of Black women in art--and well, anywhere--is?</div>
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Enter <a href="https://www.olivergal.com/" target="_blank">Oliver Gal</a>. They serve up whimsical, colorful, feminine art that excites the senses and adds vibrancy to any interior! And I'm in love. So far, I've collected eight pieces, and I stay on the hunt for more! </div>
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I'm over the moon for the partnership between the Oliver Gal and TJX companies. NTM, the pieces I've found while out and about, are at minimum, often 4-5x less than the art I've seen online. There are minor distinctions between some of them. I've gotten most of mine from everyone's faithful decor sourcing standby, HomeGoods.</div>
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This beaut was found for me by an acquaintance I met on IG. She's equally obsessed with all of this #BlackGirlMagic!</div>
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You may remember her from <a href="http://www.divastyleblog.com/2019/09/new-digs.html" target="_blank">here</a>. I found this one at TJ Maxx.</div>
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To be fully transparent, I put down a deposit and signed the lease for this spot sight unseen. I waited almost two months for the previous tenant to vacate so I could move in. The most I'd seen was the outside stoop and the floor plan online. Nonetheless, I still decided to go ahead and develop a design plan for it. </div>
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Glitz. Glam. Girly. Feminine.<br />
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This is how I work. How my mind works. I don't draw, render, sketch. I mentally create the entire design concept. I've always been that person who takes mental snapshots and stores them away for a later time if (and when) necessary.</div>
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I repurposed a few of my old design relics. But you know ya girl also got that new new! </div>
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<i>The accent pillows are from At Home, Ross and Target. Black and white pouf and white shag floor pillow, also from Target. Nicole Miller Home Chair (which I've never found a matching counterpart to, sadly), calf hair ottoman and side/end/sofa tables are from HomeGoods. Most accessories are from various places--IKEA, Hobby Lobby, Pier 1. Disco ball was a secondhand purchase. I love the whimsy and flair it adds. Who doesn't love a shiny, pretty thing?!</i></div>
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My budget went out the window, but I'm in love with the finished product. </div>
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Throw the chickpeas into your pan. I use my <a href="https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?p=greenpan&ei=UTF-8&hspart=mozilla&hsimp=yhs-002" target="_blank">GreenPan</a>, gifted to me by a friend. I looooove this thing. It's huge! You could probably fry two cans in this, but I only had one.</div>
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Fry the 'peas for about 20 minutes or so (covered, stirring intermittently), or until they reach the desired crispness. BE CAREFUL. When I did this, the oil popped up and stung me on my arms and in the face!! I add spices while frying, and once this part is completed, I drain them, and apply more spices while hot, so the coating of seasonings stick. </div>
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In closing. . .you have crispety, crunchety, vegan-y deliciousness. I'm certain adults and children alike will love this lil' snack. Perfect for a holdover until lunch or dinner time! </div>
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Diva Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00304209997217515986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481243297706600280.post-26425425792464231132016-09-06T16:37:00.000-07:002016-09-06T16:52:33.126-07:00{Luxe Living Rooms & Lofts}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>I recently purchased new furniture for my home and am enamored with my setup! </i></div>
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<i>It just feels so luxurious and grown up! </i></div>
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<i>Full disclosure: this is the first full-price read: expensive (at least to me) </i></div>
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<i>sofa I've ever purchased in my life. </i></div>
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<i>I STILL love a bar cart.</i></div>
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<i>Nicole Miller nailhead chair...been running all over town to EVERY </i></div>
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<i> A little taste of my loft sanctuary life. . .</i></div>
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<i> Above, a small bouquet of flowers left over from my bestie's bridal shower. . .</i></div>
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<i>countdown to the fall wedding in October!!</i></div>
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<i> A closer look. . .made sure I filled this shelf with some of my favorite art </i></div>
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<i>Gotta have libations in every other room. . .</i><br />
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Diva Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00304209997217515986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481243297706600280.post-79742646327064956772015-11-20T09:18:00.000-08:002015-11-20T10:53:50.800-08:00{Scenic Wine Tour}<div style="text-align: center;">
Last weekend, my fabulous friend Dawn aka our group's "social chair", planned a <a href="http://www.211winetrail.com/">wine day trip</a> for us. It was really fabulous, and we all had a terrific time. We visited a whisky distillery, a brewery and two wineries. I collected a few snaps of the excursion. </div>
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<i>we began our journey at <a href="http://www.copperfox.biz/">copper fox distillery</a></i></div>
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<i>our incredibly knowledgeable tour guide</i></div>
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<i>after our initial tasting, we headed over to <a href="http://www.pendruid.com/">pen druid brewing</a>, </i></div>
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<i>i started out with the orange rider...a citrus-y southern pale ale</i></div>
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<i>our group was nothing if not stylish</i></div>
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<i>a sample of the mellow fellow</i></div>
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<i>brewery nosh -- trout mousse...it was delicious</i></div>
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Diva Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00304209997217515986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481243297706600280.post-88239471138511566512015-11-18T10:05:00.002-08:002015-11-18T12:16:07.522-08:00{Bendel Ambassador Soiree}<div style="text-align: center;">
On November 6, I joined forces with <a href="https://instagram.com/henribendel/">Henri Bendel</a> to kick off the holiday season at a party thrown in my honor. I have become quite a <a href="http://www.divastyleblog.com/2015/01/new-additions.html">fan</a> of the brand since <a href="http://www.divastyleblog.com/2013/06/currently-salivating-over.html">first discovering them</a>, so when my personal shopper--<a href="https://instagram.com/jenbunny_11/">the MOST AMAZING Bendel associate ever</a>, mind you--suggested they put on a soiree for me, how could I turn it down?!</div>
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Replete with a 25% discount on all <a href="http://www.henribendel.com/">merchandise</a> my guests purchased, sips and sweets, a gift card <i>and</i> a giveaway of a brand new handbag, I was amped!</div>
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<i> a lovely little invite created by the HB marketing team just for moi</i></div>
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<i>one of my girls showing off her HB <a href="http://www.henribendel.com/jewelry/">bling</a></i></div>
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<i>branded cookies...they were delicious!</i></div>
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<i>i made off with <a href="https://www.henribendel.com/empire-fringe-satchel-28016513450193.html?q=empire&start=1">this little beauty</a> for less than $60 </i></div>
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<i>with the assistance of the special promotional offer, </i><br />
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<i><a href="https://www.henribendel.com/west-57th-brown-white-plaid-satchel-27981718700193.html?cgid=shop_handbags&q=stripes&start=5">west 57th satchel</a> my friend won in the giveaway!</i></div>
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<i>happy holidays from me and <a href="http://www.henribendel.com/">HB</a>!</i></div>
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Diva Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00304209997217515986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481243297706600280.post-23082115149606064702015-01-26T06:00:00.000-08:002015-02-03T12:31:00.842-08:00{New Additions}<div style="text-align: center;">
Facts. I'm a handbag whore. You guys know this.<br />
If I see a bag I love, I become enamored, obsessed, jaded...blahblahblah...</div>
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Now, I'm not really what you would categorize as a frugal girl, </div>
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but I know how retail works when it comes to markdowns, </div>
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so I often (im)patiently wait for the bags that I lust after to go on sale. </div>
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And well, sometimes bags I didn't know I was in dire need of go on sale. . .</div>
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which translates into #firstworldproblems forreal forreal. </div>
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That being said, I have new, new, NEW additions to share with you! </div>
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(And yes, I just hit a shimmy while typing.)<br />
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I went into <a href="http://www.henribendel.com/">Henri Bendel</a> a few weeks back and walked out with </div>
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the leather and haircalf Rivington Tote. It was already on sale, </div>
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and I got an additional 20% off using a coupon I had received from HB</div>
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due to an issue I had back in the fall. Worked for meeeee!! </div>
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It comes in <a href="http://www.henribendel.com/rivington-tote-27827411030193.html">other colors and textures</a> online, </div>
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but I grabbed the last one of these babies in store. </div>
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Lucky me. Overall bag design is divine. It screams richness. </div>
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This one, the <a href="http://www.henribendel.com/whitney-satchel-27046613450193.html?start=4&cgid=Collection_Whitney">Whitney Satchel</a>, is a complete showstopper.<br />
I have gotten so many complements from men on this bag.<br />
The vibrancy of the color is ev-er-y-thing and taken over the top<br />
with the gold hardware and reptile print handles. It also has a<br />
removable cross body strap that can be left on and displayed<br />
stylishly by remaining buttoned underneath the bottom of the handbag.<br />
I purchased this during the HB New Year's sale, and guess what?<br />
Got it using the same 20% off code I used before because<br />
I bought this one online as opposed to in-store.<br />
The associate only asked to see the email containing the code<br />
at the actual atelier and didn't bother keying it in,<br />
so I tried my luck during my little online perusing session.<br />
And voila! It worked. I was quite pleased.<br />
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Just a little HB portfolio wallet I picked up on sale for half-off.<br />
It's a perfect mate for another Bendel bag I own, similar to<br />
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*Update*<br />
Meanwhile, remember <a href="http://www.divastyleblog.com/2014/11/vintage-gucci-glamour.html">this post</a> where I was whining about a<br />
rare vintage Gucci bag that I had missed the opportunity to buy?<br />
Well, where there's a will, there's a way. I got the bag!<br />
I was able to negotiate a deal through my vintage seller to purchase<br />
it from his original buyer. Don't sleep. She's serious about her Gucci.<br />
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<i>Isn't she a beaut?</i></div>
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Until we meet again...<br />
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<i>Live Glamourously.</i></div>
Diva Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00304209997217515986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481243297706600280.post-70116468103558259432015-01-21T14:01:00.000-08:002015-01-21T14:17:57.588-08:00{Checking In. . . for the 2-0-1-5!}<div style="text-align: center;">
Happy New Year, my loves! </div>
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I hope you all experienced the most beautiful of endings to your </div>
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respective 2014s and the most scintillating, delicious beginnings in 2015. </div>
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Both, for me, were stylish to say the very least. </div>
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I dressed to drop jaws in <a href="http://www.nyandcompany.com/nyco/prod/dresses/black-lace-romper/A-prod2330004/#.VMAibkfF-So">this little number</a> I picked up from NY&CO </div>
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to ring in what I know is going to be one of the greatest years of my life! </div>
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Shoes are compliments of <a href="http://shop.guess.com/en/Catalog/View/GWADABELLELY">Guess</a> and worked so perfectly</div>
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...found and furnished by accident, but on sale!</div>
Diva Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00304209997217515986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481243297706600280.post-35632683206145365872014-11-18T06:00:00.000-08:002014-11-18T06:00:11.184-08:00{Vintage Gucci Glamour}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i>When I die, bury me inside the Gucci sto'!</i></div>
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I love, love, LUUUURVES me some vintage Gucci. I must confess; collecting these pieces is one of my more lavish hobbies. And this year, I found me a supplier. Yes, being addicted to vintage Gucci is a little like being addicted to crack, I would imagine--possibly more expensive. A little leery at first since the purveyor of Gucci goods (<a href="http://instagram.com/vintageguccifinds" target="_blank">@VintageGucciFinds</a> on Instagram) lives in another state, but once I received my first product, I was completely <i>SOLD</i>! He guarantees authenticity, and his pieces are sublime.</div>
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He is a connoisseur of all things Gucci--a lover of the brand himself--and learns his clients quickly; he can now tell me exactly what I want. He's the equivalent of a Gucci concierge. I've purchased nothing but mint condition bags from him because he sells nothing but the best! And if the bag isn't already mint, he'll do his best to ensure the restoration embodies it. The proof is in the pudding. See for yourself:</div>
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<i>Follow-up purchase. . .monogram top-handle with </i><br />
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<i>My most recent purchase. . .</i><br />
<i>currently undergoing minor construction. . .</i><br />
<i>but should be shipping soon!</i><br />
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<i>I can't wait to meet her!</i><br />
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<em>I was really hurt over this one!! It's gorgeous!</em><br />
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Diva Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00304209997217515986noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481243297706600280.post-46630703784288972212014-11-07T06:00:00.000-08:002014-11-07T09:24:18.827-08:00{World Class Woman: Female Empowerment Friday}<div>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><i>This week's World Class Woman is one of the first women I requested the honor of interviewing,</i></b></span></span><b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i> my friend, Kisha Johnson. She is a dynamic human being who loves God and seeks to introduce others to Him. She is passionate about and instrumental in her ministry, <a href="http://hopeladies.org/" target="_blank">H.O.P.E.</a> (Helping Others Prepare for Eternity), a non-denominational Christian women's ministry whose purpose is to meet each woman where they are in their spiritual walk, strengthening their relationships with Jesus Christ along the way. They are everyday women who face real challenges, and their passion is to encourage other women throughout the various seasons of life and to serve God through service. Read my interview with Kisha below.</i></b><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><i>I would say that my claim to fame would have to be my <a href="http://www.hopeladies.org/" target="_blank">H.O.P.E.</a> ministry. I was at a point in my life where I truly understood and valued the amazing women that God had placed in my life. I knew how important their guidance, prayers, encouragement, and truth had been for me so I wanted to share it with other women. </i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><i>When I was starting out my first mentor was Amy Edwards Quaye. Her words are melodies in my soul. Amy's words roll off her lips as if John Coltrane is playing in the background. When she speaks to me, the words take life in my soul and whenever I am in doubt, the melody of her wisdom reminds me to stop, pray, and follow that path that God has laid out before me.</i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><i>I would suggest that you listen to the women around you to find the ones that you admire. God leads us to our mentors, you just have to let Him. Also, you have to stay open-minded. I almost missed out on learning from one of the biggest inspirations in my life</i></span><i>--another friend of mine--</i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><i>because her views differed from mine. </i></span><i style="font-family: inherit;">What I learned and what I admire about her is her passion. She doesn’t compromise what she believes and she loved me in spite of our differences. It taught me not to judge the surface of everyone I meet.</i></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><i>My biggest influences now are my mom (she is a superstar), my aunts, Jill McAllister Burcham because she is ministry in action, Amy Quaye because she is wisdom, and all the <a href="http://www.hopeladies.org/" target="_blank">H.O.P.E.</a> girls because they teach me something every day.</i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><i>The best advice I ever received was from Amy, and it was to not let anyone or any situations steal my peace. That I have the power with every sunrise to decide what I allow to steal my peace and diminish my light. That was ten years ago and it changed my life. It is the one thing I remind myself of daily.</i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><i>I don’t know if role model is the best description for me, but I consider myself an example. I’m an example of what God can do in your life. I make mistakes, but I know that His grace can pick me up, dust me off, and put me back on track. I approach life that way. No one and nothing is ever hopeless to me. I suppose I have evolved into the eternal optimist. I have seen how people change their lives when they are introduced to this amazing man named Jesus. </i></span><i style="font-family: inherit;">I pay if forward by remaining passionate about what I know to be truth. No matter where you came from, what you’ve done, or what has been done to you, the power of Jesus gives you the authority to live abundantly! Above all that you ask or think – Ephesians <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_597351863" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">3:20. </span></span></i><i style="font-family: inherit;">I would advise women to think about what they know are the truths in their lives and share them. It’s about sharing the wisdom from our journey with other women that empowers us. Trust me, I know.</i><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><i>When I hear that someone looks up to me, I am always humbled but mindful that it’s the Jesus in me, and I tell them that. Without Him I would still be a mess. </i></span><i>The one piece of advice that I find useful to give and to remember is to REJOICE as much as possible. It’s very liberating. Rejoice when someone is gracious to you, when the meal is fantastic, over new babies, beautiful art, great music, laughter with friends, walks in the park, learn to rejoice because of the everyday miracles.</i></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><i>I use Facebook a lot. If someone has posted their sadness then I will often send them a private message to encourage them. We live in a world where many times people will say on social media things they would never tell you in person. I just think that we have to be mindful of others' emotions. </i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><i>I try to empower women by connecting them with other powerful women. We all have strengths that we can use to push each [other] along.</i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><b><span style="font-family: inherit;">To learn additional information about the H.O.P.E. ministry, click </span><a href="http://www.hopeladies.org/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. If you are interested in donating to assist </span><a href="http://www.hopeladies.org/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">H.O.P.E.</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> in their outreach and attainment of various goals, contact Kisha Johnson directly at <a href="mailto:kishajohnson@hopeladies.org">kishajohnson@hopeladies.org</a></span></b></span><b style="font-family: inherit;">. </b><br />
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Diva Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00304209997217515986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481243297706600280.post-50414356754848196932014-10-31T07:05:00.000-07:002014-10-31T07:44:53.951-07:00{World Class Woman: Female Empowerment Friday}<div class="MsoNormal">
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months ago, I had the brainchild to create a feature on Diva Style centered
around female empowerment. This will highlight and celebrate women who are
devoted to committing and engaging in inspirational acts and achieving
greatness in and around their communities, no matter their particular passion
or craft. I simply did not and do not feel that many of these power players
receive enough accolades or exposure in general, and I feel a responsibility to
bring their experiences, advice and wisdom to the forefront. The women featured
here aspire to and succeed in touching the lives of others in a truly
transcendental way, and I am extremely proud to call many of them friends. </span></i></b><br />
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through a mutual friend several years ago. She is many things, driven, a survivor,
a beautiful light beam that continually influences and changes for good, the
lives of other women. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, I couldn't be more ecstatic to be one of the purveyors of her wisdom and many of her accomplishments!</span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="background: white; color: #b20b63; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">On February 28, 2006 at 4:45PM, Maimah was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. She had no family history of breast cancer, and was only 32-years old. While undergoing her second round of chemotherapy, she made a promise to God that if she survived, she would create an organization to educate, empower, advocate for and support young women affected by breast cancer. After her second treatment, <a href="http://www.tigerlilyfoundation.org/" target="_blank">Tigerlily Foundation</a> was born. Beginning in chemotherapy, Maimah grew <a href="http://www.tigerlilyfoundation.org/" target="_blank">Tigerlily</a> from a concept to a national organization with more than 300 volunteers nationwide, providing breast health, wellness and transformational programs for young women in more than 43 states. </span></i></b></div>
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my friend Tomette. I met her at my first corporate job when I was about 21. She
was in her early thirties, and recognizing that I was young and new to
corporate America, she took me under her wing. Unlike a lot of the women
at the job, she was not catty, she advised me on my career, my professional
image, my future and my personal aspirations. Her support and guidance
was invaluable to me at a critical time in my life. We are still friends today.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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careers or early on in life? <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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professional groups and also getting involved in philanthropy. I firmly
believe in servant leadership and, that if you give, you get much more than you
would expect. Personally, the moment I decided to pursue a life of
philanthropy, my life changed. When you put out a certain energy, people and
situations are attracted to you. Through my charity work, I had the
opportunity to meet women of all ages who have become mentors, friends and
supporters of me and my work; and have been extremely helpful in guiding me in
my business and personal life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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myself only with people and situations that help me grow, that are positive and
uplifting. With this as a guiding principle, I am surrounded by people daily
who influence me in various ways. Currently, a lot of my close friends
are "mom-preneurs", who, like me, are raising children while running
a business. We have built a strong bond as we support each other in our pursuit
of making a difference in our communities and at home. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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think I've received a "best" advice, but I read a lot and follow
leaders in the business, spiritual, philanthropic and other walks of life
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for others? If so, how does that change the way you approach work/life? How do
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<span style="background: white; color: #b20b63; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I don't like to consider
myself as a role model per se, but I do like my philosophy about living, giving
and service to others. After I was diagnosed with breast cancer 8 years ago, it
made me realize that life is finite and that I needed to pursue the things that
made me happy. It also made me strive to grow spiritually and seek out the
people and things that helped me to achieve better ways of living and being. I
pay it forward by helping others and I believe other women to do the same. If
you always seek to edify others, life becomes much more simple and things come
to you...<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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advice you find useful to both give and remember in your life? It makes
me smile, because I'm still figuring things out myself. I'm thankful to
be able to be an example to others in some way. My 4th grade teacher, Ms.
Chea told me before I graduated, to "Always Persevere". Those words
have always stuck in my subconscious and followed me through good times and
times when life presented me with opportunities to stretch and grow.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #b20b63; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I actually avoided social
media for a long time, but through my work, got pulled into it. I
"looked up" one day and found that I had upwards of 40k people
following me through various social media networks, which was a pleasant
surprise to me, because I use it less to further my influence and more to share
the good things that others are doing and to share empowerment. It really
reinforced for me that if you work to be your best and help others to do the
same, that energy grows.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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unique and special in her own way. Each has a special light and I always look
to see how I can support her aspirations, and grow to her highest
potential. At the end of the day, we all want two things: to be happy and
to be recognized for who we truly are. When you truly "see" people,
it is amazing how that can empower them. </span></div>
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You know I love to streamline (and I <em>loathe</em> hanging/overdoor shoe racks), </div>
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but this will do for now. <a href="http://www.containerstore.com/shop/closet/shoeStorage/floor?productId=10034396&N=73669&Nao=20" target="_blank">This</a> is what I purchased to display my stilettos. </div>
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In other storage news, I recently completed a comprehensive makeup storage project. You can see past makeup storage "experiments" <a href="http://www.divastyleblog.com/2012/12/the-storage-wars-continue.html" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.divastyleblog.com/2010/01/mad-about-storage.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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. . .Aaaaand, I tied it all together in this <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40196241/" target="_blank">little number</a> from Ikea. </div>
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I had my <em>Real Housewives of Atlanta</em> season premiere viewing party last weekend, and it was tons of fun per the usual. How can you <i>not </i>love NeNe "When I walk in a room, I own it!" Leakes, honey!? These hydrangeas are some florals I picked up from Trader Joe's to liven up the space. They're such gorgeous flowers! </div>
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<em>The Sangria...(sooooo delicious!)</em></div>
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Diva Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00304209997217515986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481243297706600280.post-43264801258902010312013-07-23T06:00:00.000-07:002013-11-09T16:55:57.886-08:00{What I've Been Up To....}<div style="text-align: center;">
I recently moved to a new place and am SUPER excited with all the space (and awesome natural light, too!) that I've acquired! My bedroom is huge, and I'm turning my bathroom into a Caribbean island oasis. See for yourself...</div>
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<em>Bonus:</em> the shower has, like, 8 settings. </div>
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I <em>sooo</em> wasn't kidding about that island oasis part. </div>
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<em>PS: </em>The art came from my birthday trip to <a href="http://www.divastyleblog.com/2013/01/vacation-dreaming.html" target="_blank">Belize</a> earlier this year. </div>
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it's awaiting an ottoman that I need to go pick up </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I got my hands on THREE of the </span><span style="font-size: large;">most coveted </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">of <strong><a href="http://www.divastyleblog.com/" target="_blank">Diva Style</a> </strong></span><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: large;">and must leave
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.instagram.com/savvy_siren">www.instagram.com/savvy_siren</a><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ready, Set...GO!! Good luck!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<em>Live Glamourously. </em></div>
Diva Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00304209997217515986noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481243297706600280.post-80178490873713533642013-06-16T09:50:00.001-07:002013-06-16T10:48:09.674-07:00{I Got It Bad...And That Ain't Good}<img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-HOBtp-3VzqY/Ub3s2m2snOI/AAAAAAAAGRs/Zjo_wingJaw/%25252Fstorage%25252Fsdcard0%25252FPhotoshake%25252Fwebshare_1371401338957.jpg" /><br />
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Yesterday, I discovered the <a href="http://www.henribendel.com/" target="_blank">Henri Bendel</a> boutique by my house. Debauchery ensued. How did I miss this? It's been directly across from the Cole Haan I routinely visit for the past 7 months. What you see above are new bags on my hit list. APPARENTLY, someone just missed a sale, so I'm saving up for these lovelies! </div>
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<em>Fun fact</em>: I learned that the black bag and the blue and white striped one are in a collection called No. 7. Apparently, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henri_Bendel" target="_blank">Henri</a> struck up a friendship with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coco_Chanel" target="_blank">Coco Chanel</a> and was responsible for bringing her designs to the states. When Coco was deciding on which fragrances to debut, her concoction, No. 7, was Mr. Bendel's favorite. </div>
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Diva Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00304209997217515986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481243297706600280.post-15051617594036042712013-04-22T23:49:00.002-07:002013-04-22T23:53:50.361-07:00{Beautylicious Mondays}<div style="text-align: center;">
Just a little <a href="http://www.sephora.com/product/productDetail.jsp?keyword=storylook%20palette&skuId=1450279&productId=P378107&_requestid=2800" target="_blank">something</a> I purchased over the weekend. I sampled a couple of the colors today, and they were highly pigmented without a base. I can't wait to swatch and create a look using a paint pot!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(<em>Pardon the amateur photo...I took a quick snap just to </em></span></div>
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Where I'll be in a month for my birthday...</div>
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can't wait to wiggle my toes in the sands of Belize!</div>
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~Happy Weekending, Loves!~</div>
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By now, you all know that I'm the poster-girl for <em><a href="http://www.colehaan.com/" target="_blank">Cole Haan</a></em>. </div>
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So you know I had to share this, the <em>Zoe</em> satchel, </div>
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which I recently purchased...On Sale!!</div>
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<br />Diva Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00304209997217515986noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481243297706600280.post-5727370544059465292013-01-16T06:00:00.000-08:002013-01-16T06:00:01.415-08:00{Emerald City}<div style="text-align: center;">
Does <a href="http://www.pantone.com/pages/index.aspx?pg=21055&from=hp" target="_blank">Pantone's color choice for 2013</a> make you want to don </div>
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your ruby pumps and follow the yellow brick road or what<i>?!...</i></div>
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I couldn't wait to have my favorite nail tech, Ann, </div>
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paint my nails the stunning shade of green pictured above!</div>
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My 2nd pair of Justines copped for<i> $29.99 </i>from Nine West</div>
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...fitting color, right?! I have one more pair in red/black on the way--so excited!</div>
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Diva Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00304209997217515986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481243297706600280.post-6248228756634627092013-01-14T06:00:00.000-08:002013-01-14T10:40:38.112-08:00{They're Here!}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
You saw me gushing over these once <a href="http://www.divastyleblog.com/2013/01/mean-shoe-game-steez.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Well.....<i>THEY'V</i><i>E ARRIVED!</i></div>
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I'm not a stickler for packaging as long as I like the product, </div>
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but I definitely was impressed with the <i>VC </i>aesthetic. </div>
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The hot pink interior of the box excited me so. <i>:-)</i></div>
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I appreciated the thought that went into the packaging...</div>
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<i>the outside of the box with the brand logo. </i>She likes....</div>
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and now, a close-up of the shoes: </div>
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I loved the fact that they weren't as bulky as they originally seemed online. </div>
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They were feather-light. My feet did a little happy dance in their mind...</div>
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and now, for the inside of the shoe...</div>
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it's interesting; though it's a graduated platform, it feels comfortable. </div>
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Not expected, but I like...it's almost like a heel hidden inside </div>
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the sneaker in order to give you a bit more height.<br />
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And finally, the sole...(sorry, hadn't removed the sizing sticker yet).<br />
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What do we think, ladies?...</div>
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<i>PS</i>-I also received a<i> </i>20% off <i>Thank You </i>coupon for my next purchase! </div>
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Great way to keep me coming back!</div>
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Until we meet again,</div>
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<i>Live Glamourously. </i></div>
Diva Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00304209997217515986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481243297706600280.post-15045863780082073192013-01-12T09:00:00.000-08:002013-01-16T08:42:12.694-08:00{DS Favorites}<div style="text-align: center;">
I love a slim-fitting midi skirt. I find them very sexy and feminine. So you know it was on and poppin'! when I found these at <a href="http://www.asos.com/" target="_blank">asos</a>, a retailer that I was turned on to by Vivi of <a href="http://www.heartprintandstyle.com/" target="_blank">Heart, Print & Style</a>. These aren't my only three; I have other colors, as well as one in an equestrian/horse bit print. I tend to buy these in one size smaller than I actually am due to the fact that they stretch, and they end up being the perfect fit when actually worn. I learned this after buying them in my regular size a couple times. I pair them with every type of shoe (boots, pumps, open-toes; sneakers would be cute, too), and practically any top from a tee, tank, or sweater can be rocked and look chic. Very versatile styling!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Sorry for the wrinklies...<br />these were fresh out of the packaging; hadn't even hit the runway yet.<br />~</i></td></tr>
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I wash only in cold water and NEVER machine dry to keep them free of pills and to maintain the shape. Aaaaand you know I got these on sale. I stick them in the "save for later" section in my account and go back and peruse the website every now and then to see what's been marked down. I didn't pay more than approximately $15 each for these skirts, and shipping is always free at asos . Like Kandi, <i>I ball on a budget, Lol! </i>They sell similar pieces at Nordstrom for way more, and I'm sure the quality is similar/equal.</div>
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What's your favorite piece to purchase and <i>re</i>-purchase?!</div>
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Until we meet again,</div>
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<i>Live Glamourously. </i></div>
Diva Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00304209997217515986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2481243297706600280.post-15958218648102104142013-01-09T06:00:00.000-08:002013-01-09T06:00:11.664-08:00{Haul}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
You already know how I feel about sales...</div>
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Sephora recently had an end of year sale, and I made off like a bandit. Aaaand, I was also lucky enough to receive an additional 20% off due to my VIB status. That was exciting! It's the little things! :-) That discount was practically like getting a few of the items that I purchased for my favorite price...<b>FREE.$99!!</b></div>
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Pictured above are some brushes I bought, as well as five lippies and the Philosophy Miracle Worker set, which includes full-size products (oh, btw, those are samples to the left)...<i>WHEEEEEE!!!</i></div>
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