tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57752084002972021012024-02-07T09:51:17.289-05:00The Trendy SocialiteThe blog designed especially for the fashion forward, ecclectic, socially conscious, graceful woman who starts the trends, not just follows them.TrendySocialitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04172989688382083753noreply@blogger.comBlogger283125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5775208400297202101.post-75645804142406335162015-02-13T19:54:00.001-05:002015-02-13T19:54:44.555-05:00Green I Love My Natural Hair T-shirt<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div style='width:600px;margin:0 auto'><div style='position:relative;'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/green_love_my_natural_hair/set?.embedder=123814&.svc=blogger&id=149318708' target='_blank'><img border='0' height='608' title='Green I Love My Natural Hair T-shirt' src='http://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/9JD7cnktrt4OdWt72EvAuQ/cid/149318708/id/fqQSEOSz5BGa9THXJh98cQ/size/c600x608.jpg' alt='Green I Love My Natural Hair T-shirt' width='600'/></a></div></div><br/><div style='text-align:center'><small><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/green_love_my_natural_hair/set?.embedder=123814&.svc=blogger&id=149318708' target='_blank'>Green I Love My Natural Hair T-shirt</a> by <a href='http://blksis2000.polyvore.com/?.embedder=123814&.svc=blogger' target='_blank'>blksis2000</a> featuring a <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/green_purse/shop?query=green+purse' target='_blank'>green purse</a></small></div></div>TrendySocialitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04172989688382083753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5775208400297202101.post-71616045133800960002013-07-10T18:06:00.000-04:002013-07-10T18:06:47.766-04:00How "The Tipping Point" Shaped Me As A Leader<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I read. A lot. Magazines, books, blogs, gossip blogs...if it has information I want, I read it. I am a self-proclaimed information junkie. I love information and knowledge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There was a time in my life where I was reading a book a week. I read on the shuttle going from building to building at work. I read with a book light in my room at night. I read in the car. I read in the bathroom (who doesn't right LOL) I read anywhere I could get a minute of peace and quiet. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">About ten years ago, I was at my uncle's house (who is an avid reader as well) and saw a copy of <i><b>The Tipping Point</b></i> by Malcolm Gladwell on his coffee table. I picked it up and started reading it. He saw me reading it and started talking to me about the book. I purchased the book the next day.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In essence, <i><b>The Tipping Point</b></i> is a book about change and what motivates and pushes change. It discusses how things become epidemics, good or bad.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The part of <i><b>The Tipping Point</b></i> that<b><u> resonated most with me</u></b> concerned The Law of the Few. Gladwell states, <span style="color: red;">"</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;"><span style="color: red;">The success of any kind of social epidemic is heavily dependent on the involvement of people with a particular and rare set of social gifts." </span>(p. 33) These rare set of social gifts can be categorized by three types:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;"><b>Connectors</b></i><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;"> are the people in a community who know large numbers of people and who are in the habit of <u>making introductions</u>. </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;">They usually know people across an array of social, cultural, professional, and economic circles, and make a habit of introducing people who work or live in different circles. </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;">Gladwell attributes the social success of Connectors to the fact that "their ability to span many different worlds is a function of something intrinsic to their personality, some combination of curiosity, self-confidence, sociability, and energy." </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(p. 49)</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;"><b>Mavens</b></i><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;"> are "<u>information specialists</u>", or "people we rely upon to connect us with new information." <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(p. 19)</span> </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;">They accumulate knowledge, especially about the </span>marketplace<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;">, and know how to share it with others. </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;">According to Gladwell, Mavens start "word-of-mouth epidemics"</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 13.328125px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;">due to their knowledge, </span>social skills<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;">, and ability to communicate. As Malcolm Gladwell states, "Mavens are really information brokers, sharing and trading what they know". <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(p. 69)</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;"><b><i>Salesmen</i></b> </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;">are "persuaders", </span>charismatic<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;"> people with powerful negotiation skills. They tend to have an indefinable trait that goes beyond what they say, which makes others want to agree with them.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;">For those of you that know me, which of the 3 do you think best describes me? Before reading The Tipping Point, I thought it was odd that people would come to me asking if I knew someone and if I did could I make an introduction. I also thought it odd that at family dinners my cousins would often say, "Adeea, I've been meaning to ask you about x,y, z because I knew you would know." After reading Gladwell's book, I became comfortable with the fact that I am a <b><u>Connector</u></b> and a <b><u>Maven</u></b>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 19.1875px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I would say that the connector and maven skillsets are a bit more natural for me, but they still require work, honing and refinement. Fortunately, I had the BEST model my entire life for a connector--my daddy!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My dad spent 27 years in banking (personal, retail and commercial), which is a field largely built on relationships. He has served on many boards and committees in other industries outside of the financial arena (such as healthcare) largely due to his business acumen and connections. His phone rings constantly with people asking for a "hook up" (mostly wanting him to make a call or send an email on their behalf). We call him "the mayor" and EF Hutton. He has seen people he knows or that know him just about everywhere he goes in the country. People that meet him for the first time often say, "I've heard your name for years. I'm glad I got a chance to meet you." He connects people at football games, in church, at Sam's Club (his favorite place) and in the board room. People often comment to me about how my dad connected them to the right people, started them in their career or helped them solve their issue. A true Connector extraordinaire (in my totally <u>unbiased</u> opinion LOL)!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have tried to take my dad's model and apply it to my own life in that insanely unique Adeea way. Online and in person, I've met quite a few personalities in the natural hair community. I have to admit I usually approach them as a fan, because I am. I have immense respect for the women (and a few men) who have carved their niche and voice in the natural hair, beauty, fashion and style communities. It has always stunned me when some of the women I admire most say, "oh I know you!" Wait. Huh? <i><span style="color: red; font-size: x-small;">*insert awkward silence here while I look at the floor and shuffle my feet*</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I try to stay connected with people. I admit, it's something I have to work at, but I do try. I don't like to smother people, even online; because I don't like to be smothered. But I do let them know, "hey I admire what you do."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This past year at the World Natural Hair Show I had another moment where I was reminded that I do have the ability to connect. Picture it. Atlanta, April 2013. I was hanging with my "Expo BFF" Diana of<a href="http://sisterswithbeauty.com/" target="_blank"> Sisters With Beauty</a> (SWB) <span style="font-size: xx-small;">(click the link when you're done reading this post)</span> and another SWB blogger when we saw a group of fellow bloggers and vloggers huddled in the corner. I tell ya if people knew who was in that corner, they would have been in "natural hair heaven"! I asked Diana if she knew them. We went over, I made a couple of introductions (she knew some of them I think), business cards exchanged, hugs given and this picture snapped.</span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">From l-r: Naturally Kela, Sisters with Beauty, Lexi with the Curls, Trendy Socialite (me!) and It's Arkeedah</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is probably my favorite picture from the ENTIRE weekend! Why? I feel like it was an impromptu meeting of The Mutual Admiration Society. Some may look at this picture and think because they are bloggers/vloggers that there is competition. Nope. Everyone supports and respects each other's voice in the community. <b><u><i>That's what true leaders do.</i></u></b></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhillK30uRj9wcE20TyZHr_WNAaOGL89UtLQ8hBua9jY5aydtjZ-TtBpsZGIyunwmJ9IY5Hf-CSBOjFccmIKG1kgvD6DCGUi_0I3ZvWGkD1WMP6jfS1m_Gmv-CwXy98-eQPlsX60KNwDNOG/s1600/IHMD1(web).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhillK30uRj9wcE20TyZHr_WNAaOGL89UtLQ8hBua9jY5aydtjZ-TtBpsZGIyunwmJ9IY5Hf-CSBOjFccmIKG1kgvD6DCGUi_0I3ZvWGkD1WMP6jfS1m_Gmv-CwXy98-eQPlsX60KNwDNOG/s320/IHMD1(web).jpg" width="280" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have come to realize that my mind thinks in terms of sharing information and making connections. I founded<a href="http://www.inhmd.com/" target="_blank"> International Natural Hair Meetup Day</a>, because I wanted to do something to help make those of us in the Natural Hair Community feel closer, more connected. I also wanted the chance to share knowledge and my own personal experiences with others interested in hosting events in the natural hair community. So INHMD seemed like a natural extension of who I am as a Connector and Maven. I and others can attest that business relationships and valuable friendships were forged as a result of connecting with others through INHMD. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The Maven and Connector side of me reared its head again as a result of planning INHMD and hosting webinars leading up to INHMD to share information with hosts on a variety of topics. I realized several things:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">They would like a community with like-minded people who they can go to for advice, use a sounding board, share their own tips with, etc.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">They want a space where they can motivate and be motivated</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">They want a space where their ideas will be respected, honed and treated with utmost care</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">They want to accomplish things while maintaining some work-life balance</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">They want to expand events beyond just natural hair into other arenas such as fashion, beauty, style, health and wellness</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">They sometimes pull double, triple, quadurple duty as business owners, bloggers, vloggers, event planners, etc. and need motivation on juggling it all</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">iGrind Naturally is a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/igrindnaturally/" target="_blank">FaceBook group</a> for those serious about upgrading, honing and perfecting their craft in the style community. It is a group not just limited to the Natural Hair Community, but to the fashion, style, beauty and health and wellness communities as well. In 24 hours over 50 women have joined the group and the interaction is stellar already!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The purpose of this post is not to say "look at what Adeea has done." I wrote this post to illustrate that getting to know who you are as a leader (and no matter your role, you are a leader) and becoming comfortable with operating from that vantage point is tantamount in becoming an effective leader and voice in your field of expertise.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Perhaps <i>The Tipping Poin</i>t isn't the book for you. Maybe you should take a personality test like Myers-Briggs (I'm an ENFP). In my opinion what reading books like <i>The Tipping Point</i> and taking MBTI tests do is help legitimize some of what we think and/or feel. For me, it gave me more freedom and permission to follow naturally the way I tend to think and/or feel. It has helped me pursue (really create) opportunities that I probably would have been unsure about had I not known what type of person and leader I am.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Take some time and get to know yourself as a leader...I hope you will find it will make your endeavors more enjoyable for you!</span></div>
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You DO NOT want to miss this intimate opportunity to enjoy good food, fellowship and SWOLE swag bags (smile). I look forward (as always) to connecting with my friends in Greenville, NC and to meeting and making new friends in Charlotte, NC! You can find more information and secure your spot at one of the links below!<br />
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<strong><u><span style="font-size: large;">Charlotte, NC, Saturday, July 20:</span></u></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: small;">Arrival and Food Orders*</span><br />
<em><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: small;">*Dinner and drinks are <strong>NOT</strong> included in ticket cost</span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: small;">Curl Talk (and girl talk too)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: medium;">You do not want to miss this intimate time of food, fellowship, raffles, gift bags and networking.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: medium;">If you have questions, contact Adeea at <a href="mailto:thetrendysocialite@gmail.com"><u><span style="color: #ee6600;">thetrendysocialite@gmail.com</span></u></a></span></div>
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Writing has always been a form of relase for me, even if I don't do it that well (smile). I blogged before I ever had a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/arr1216" target="_blank">YouTube Channel</a>, a <a href="http://www.twitter.com/TrendySocialite" target="_blank">Twitter Account</a> or Instagram (@TrendySocialite). So I decided to return to the "old landmark." <br />
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I have SO MUCH to catch you up on. So for those of you that haven't followed me via social media or my YouTube channel, be prepared for my year in a post (smile).<br />
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Happy New Year and Welcome Back!<br />
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I saw this post Monday on a (new to me) blog I follow, Economy of Style:<br />
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I immediately thought of my newly thrifted pencil skirt that I purchased at Goodwill during my $100 Style Challenge (<a href="http://youtu.be/Xzc7KsIymAA" target="_blank">click here</a> for video)</div>
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You will not believe how much out of pocket I spent on this outfit...less than $25!!!!!!!!!!!!</div>
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The skirt cost $3.39 from Goodwill...</div>
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My three favorite pieces are the necklace, jacket and belt...all gifts. </div>
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I had been eyeing this necklace at Stein Mart, hoping it would go on sale. It didn't, so I decided to "gift" it to myself for my birthday. I knew I would get a lot of wear out of it, so it would be worth the price (it cost 4 times what I usually pay for necklaces!). Well when I decided to purchase, I happened to be wrapping up Christmas shopping with mom (smart move), and she said she would get it for me as part of my Christmas present...HOLLA!</div>
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The Ann Taylor denim blazer belonged to my aunt. It was gifted by her husband and daughter when we were cleaning out her things.</div>
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The belt was a recent birthday gift from my cousins, Omar and Toya. Love those crazy kids! :)</div>
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Peeking through clothes...</div>
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looking for my next fashion trophy :)</div>
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Have I mentioned to you that I'm slightly obsessed with animal print? The scarf is a recent purchase and I love it. There is so much fabric to play with and it drapes well!</div>
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Don't really remember anything particularly thrilling that happened the day I wore this...some days it "be's" like that.</div>
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I'm still working on this whole "arm candy" thing. My major impediment is the ability to NOT be able to wear regular bangles. They don't fit over my hand. I bet you're thinking, "Dang! Does she have hands like The Hulk or something?"</div>
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Something about the shape of my hand near my thumb makes it so super difficult to get bangles and bracelets over them. I have had to resort at times to wear bangles from a plus-sized store or department. So I mostly wear stretch bracelets, cuffs or something with a hinge.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Took the belt to the skirt and put it outside my cardi. Next time I'll choose another belt so I'm not so "matchy matchy"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Received lots of compliments on the outfit from co-workers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Had a divisional meeting today where they unveiled the strategic plan for our division for the next 3 years *yawn* Although I was part of that process for a long time still kinda bores me :) But it's necessary (can you say job security?)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The highlight of the meeting? Citrus Punch and BAD (and I mean BAD) karaoke. Some people from the division wrote songs to the tunes of "Sweet Caroline", YMCA, some song by Queen, and Candles in the Wind...it was PURE COMEDY!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">If you don't get the blog title reference, I am wearing chocolate brown fishnets. And as soon as I put them on, it made me think of this song by Morris Day and the Time...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The cardigan and white button down will be in the 30 for 30 for sure...the pants, probably not. So since over 1/2 of the outfit is 30 for 30, I decided to include it in the mix :) (don't judge me--haha). My friend says "lol" is so 2011, so we're bringing back haha (although it has a slightly condescending tone to it to me <strike>lol</strike>--oops, haha)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Do you know how much I adore these pants?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> I feel like I should be going to play a round of 18 holes...but these pants are FIYAH to me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I wore this the first day of Spring Semester classes...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">yeah my "break" is OVA! Before it even began.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It's only a few days in and I can already tell that these kiddies didn't get critical thinking or humility under their Christmas tree...smh</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">In the meantime another random outfit of the day...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I think I wore this the first day back to work after the holidays. The scarf was a gift from my cousin for Christmas. Absolutely love!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I considered doing a Christmas haul, but I didn't get anything with red bottoms, C's on it or anything that came with it's own dust cover. Just regular gifts for a regular girl :)...who is more than abundantly blessed!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">In fact one of my favorite gifts was this turquoise t-shirt...I got them in every color! I love the fit of this shirt!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I received everything I wanted for Christmas and now it's back to the rat race which is my life :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This is Day 19 of a 23 day twistout...yes, you read correctly...DAY 19! :) You can watch </span><a href="http://youtu.be/YZjM5p-ZULo" target="_blank"><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">this video</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> to see how I maintained this (what I consider) a BANGIN' twistout for that long...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small;">(maybe I went to work barefoot LOL)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So even I was surprised when I chose this red sweater to wear to church and to spend time with family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I think the addition of animal print accessories helps tone down the Christmas-y nature of the sweater. If you follow my blog, you know I have a bit of an </span><a href="http://trendysocialiteblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/im-obsessed-with.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">animal print obsession</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">...don't judge me LOL. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I even have a </span><a href="http://pinterest.com/trendysocialite/animal-print-obsession/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">board on Pinterest</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> (do you follow me on <a href="http://pinterest.com/trendysocialite/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Pinterest</span></a>? If not, what are you doing with your life?!?! LOL). Again, don't judge me LOL</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I hope everyone had a safe, enjoyable, relaxing holiday. I know I did! Have a shown you a picture of my godson recently. He's 15 months, walking saying "oooooooh" (like Thelma used to say on Good Times) and just generally a happy kid with some juicy lips. I love that little boy :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">It's colorful yet classic and I think it best embodies what the<span style="color: red;"> </span><a href="http://trendysocialiteblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/30-for-30-can-i-do-this.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">30 for 30 challenge</span></a> is all about - finding new ways to wear items in your wardrobe. This outfit is a complete 30 for 30, but this is the first time I've worn the blouse. I honestly didn't think I was going to wear it during this challenge because I couldn't think of stylish way to wear it...until I came up with this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Before starting this challenge, I doubt I would have worn this outfit like this. I would have played it safe and worn a dark colored pant or tried to match exactly a color in the blouse. There is not a lot of red in it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I was really supposed to take my initial set of pictures with my cardigan sleeves pushed up...like pictured below. I think this makes it even a bit funkier to me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">But I think the thing I love the most about the outfit is that the blouse was once my (late) aunt's. I've been really pleased how many of her things have effortlessly become a part of my wardrobe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I do feel fashion forward when I wear this...like I could almost compete with the best of the best fashion bloggers out there. This is definitely one of my go-to, feel good outfits. There is an extra bit of confidence to my walk when I wear this. :) We all have that piece or outfit (or at least we should) that makes us feel extra cute!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The skirt is one of my favorite Goodwill pieces. I had it hemmed and here ya go. I pretty much figured I would wear it with a black turtleneck of some sort, but I wanted to bring out one of the stripes in the skirt. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I thought the red would be a little too dark, green may make me look like Santa's elf, but that wearing blue would give the outfit a nice pop of color.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The hair is Day 3 of what is now a <strong><u>14 day old twistout</u></strong>. Yes! I've worn my twist out for 14 days straight. I think I should call Guiness, because this is definitely a world record for me. I recorded a <a href="http://youtu.be/EPRNe-aLFU0" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">video on Day 9</span></a> and I have finally <a href="http://youtu.be/YZjM5p-ZULo" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">uploaded a tutorial</span></a> demonstrating my nightly moisturizing and twisting regimen. I suppose I should wash it soon, but I'm so afraid I won't be able to get it back like this again :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This is what I call a "no brainer" outfit. I would definitely wear this on a morning where I did not feel like "putting together" an outfit.</span></div>
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I am in the process of launching my side hustle, <strong>Modern Vintage Accessories</strong>. In addition to custom and handmade brooches like this one, I am also offering vintage jewelry. Like it on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/modvintageacc" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">FaceBook</span></a> or follow it on <a href="http://twitter.com/modvintageacc" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Twitter</span></a> to keep up with the latest and know when I begin offering pieces. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">In high school, I wore ties a lot. This is the first time I've worn a tie in years. I think I would have liked the look better if the skirt was a couple of inches shorter...looks a little dowdy otherwise. But it's ok.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I added this shirt to my 30+ for 30 collection after I purchased it (yes, I broke the no purchase rule - don't judge me lol) from The Salvation Army store. I think it may be a men's shirt, but it fits, so that's all that matters to me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This is another piece I picked while going through Aunt Sadie's closet after her passing. I first wore this November 13 at my church's anniversary service. I have since worn the dress two more times. I love it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This dress can be worn year round and it can be dressed up or down. And it helps that it's one of my favorite colors: purple. But I am not sure whether I love the dress or the fact that it was owned by my aunt (even though she never wore it). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small;">Earrings: <a href="http://monishauteboutique.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Moni's Haute Boutique</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Today's gift suggestion is a holiday giftset from </span><a href="http://www.afiya4you.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Afiya, LLC</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">. Afiya is an up and coming company owned by Jerilyn Johnson and Ashley Robertson (my soror!). </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Afiya was a sponsor of the first meetup I co-hosted with Moni Brodie (of </span><a href="http://monishauteboutique.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Moni's Haute Boutique</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">). She also sent a couple of products for me to try. I have been hooked ever since! </span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I haven't tried all of their products, but I am particularly fond of the </span><a href="http://www.afiya4you.com/collections/hair/products/essential-hair-oil" target="_blank"><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Essential Hair Oil</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> and the </span><a href="http://www.afiya4you.com/collections/hair/products/healthy-hair-butter" target="_blank"><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Healthy Hair Butter</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">One of my favorite things about this product (in addition to its moisturizing properties) is the smell! My hair smells so good when I use this...and it smells good ALL DAY. I remember one particular instance when I wore it out to an event and a male friend of mine said my hair smelled great! And I had not used the product since applying it that morning.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Have I shown you pictures of my godson, RJ?!?!? He is almost 15 months. This was from Thanksgiving Day. He is fascinated with phones. He has managed to find a button on our phone that "speaks" when he presses it. Therefore he pressed it about a million times in 20 minutes :) Gotta love that kid though...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I think I would be offended if someone bought me a Crest gift set for Christmas if I didn't ask for it LOL...What you trying to say?!?!?!!?</span></div>
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Picture of a YouTube subbie and I at a natural hair show in my town of Greenville, NC While I was walking around, a lady said, someone just showed me your picture as a style they wanted! And it was her...I LOVE meeting subbies :)</div>
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My mom preached at a church not too long ago and I was struck by the nails on this woman. I was sitting in back (as I do when we visit churches--I have to people watch LOL) and I literally thought why does she have a bunch of pencils in her hand?!?!?! WRONG...those are her fingernails. And that's all I'm going to say on that...</div>
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Speaking of my December 3 meetup, Tonya Foreman, the owner of the space we use, Mocha's Dance Studio, teaches us line dances! How AWESOME is that. Not sure what the name of this one is, but we've done The Wobble the last two meetups :)</div>
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We have a place in Greenville called New River Pottery. During Christmas, it has the most unique, gorgeous trees. This is one of my favorite trees...with peacock feathers. If I had an extra $500-1,000 my tree would look like this!</div>
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On Friday, December 9 I attended the Capital City Lawyer's Association Christmas Ball. My cousin, Day, is the outgoing President of the association. The highlight of the evening? Doing The Wobble! The dudes in the Raleigh Durham area are so extra, I no longer like attending events in that area. Most of them won't even speak...but that's another post for another day LOL</div>
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I leave you with this picture. This is probably my favorite picture as of late. Saw this at the register at New River Pottery. I showed my mom and we laughed for a good ten minutes...</div>TrendySocialitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04172989688382083753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5775208400297202101.post-15985559317651218822011-11-24T01:28:00.001-05:002011-11-24T01:34:06.312-05:00Twist on Animal Print NailsRemember my <a href="http://trendysocialiteblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/im-obsessed-with.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">post on my animal print obsession</span></a>? 'member how I said I was going to do an animal print nail design?<br />
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Well I did it! But I did it with a twist... I didn't really have typical animal print colors, and I didn't feel like going to the store. So I had to improvise with what I had. One of my favorite color combinations is red and turquoise...this is how I incorporated the colors into my animal print nail design.<br />
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Even when I turned 30 I was beyond excited. I do believe that with each year of life comes growth. So I'm always excited to see what can happen. Turning 35 was met with a little less excitement because I honestly thought I would be much further along professionally, relationally and financially than I am. But this year, my mortality, career position and accomplishment of goals (or lack thereof) has really caused me to pause.<br />
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Since late September a situation has caused me to step back from things that once gave me great joy and a sense of purpose. My own semi-carelessness in this situation has caused me to pause and seriously reflect on my own actions and how I often let things happen to me instead of me making them happen thus navigating and negotiating my own life.<br />
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I know my friends and family see my potential and wonder why I am not doing more than I am. I wonder the same thing. I have talked about doing things for years, like moving to ATL or some other larger city. And where am I? Right here in my hometown watching former students, co-workers, friends, acquaintances literally ride out of town to start making their own lives. When I see them I can almost hear a small amount of disappointment (or maybe I'm just being paranoid) when they find out that I'm still here and pretty much doing the same thing. Yeah, I'm pretty bummed about it too.<br />
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This post was prompted by my current situation and <a href="http://happyblackwoman.com/living-without-an-apartment/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">a recent post by Happy Black Woman</span></a>. Through clicking the various links referenced in her blog post, I have stumbled upon the concept of "lifestyle design." It is a concept discussed more thoroughly in the book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Expanded-Updated-Cutting-Edge/dp/0307465357/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1321898413&sr=1-1" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">"The 4 Hour Workweek" by Timothy Ferriss</span></a>. I haven't read this book but I did read almost half of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Art-Non-Conformity-Rules-Change-World/dp/0399536108/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1321898658&sr=1-1" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">The Art of Nonconformity by Chris Guillebeau</span></a>. I think I am going to finish reading it tonight...I hadn't gotten to the best part yet.<br />
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I am not into astrology but I was reading information online about my astrological sign, Sagittarius. The site said that Sags longed for adventure. I knew they were wrong because this couldn't be further from my current behavior, so I checked another site. Sure enough, it said the same thing. And honestly ya'll, ever since I read that thing, it has bothered me to the core of my soul. Where was my sense of adventure?!?!? The most exciting thing I'm known for is trying a different restaurant every once in a while. Ok, maybe it's not that bad. But I've been conditioned to "play it safe." But whenever I get the chance, I rebel. That's probably what has gotten me into the situation I'm currently in.<br />
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What I'm slowly realizing is that I keep beating my head against a brick wall. I keep trying to construct my life based on the way my parents' constructed theirs. Now do not get me wrong, I appreciate and have the greatest respect for what they did, because it gave me the stability and comfort I needed to grow. I have generally inherited their work ethic, but I need something different. I need freedom, flexibility and little bit of adventure.<br />
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Here are the things I realize about myself:<br />
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<li>I am not challenged in my current position (this is an OLD revelation)</li>
<li>I am too comfortable where I am and with what I'm doing</li>
<li>I do not like my life and my future in other people's hands (but who does right?)</li>
<li>I am not a 9-5 type of gal (10-7, 8-4, 3-11 or any other real set schedule)</li>
<li>I work to get the job done; regardless of the time of day. But after the job is done, I want to move onto something else (preferably personal)</li>
<li>I need variety and flexibility in my life (in projects, duties, schedules, locations, etc.)</li>
<li>I am horrible at work-life balance (another factor weighing in the situation I'm working through)</li>
<li>The ability to connect with friends, family and others is really important to me (and I do not get to do it as much as I would like in my current professional and living situation)</li>
<li>I do not need the amount of clothes, shoes, (dare I say) jewelry, etc. that I think I need (this <a href="http://trendysocialiteblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/30-for-30-can-i-do-this.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">30 for 30 challenge</span></a> is teaching me that)</li>
<li>I value experiences more than things</li>
<li>I think I want to try a telecommuting job or some other job that I do not have to always punch a clock (they do exist right?) :)</li>
<li>I like travel, hotels and living out of a suitcase (at least right now, but I've never done it, so I could easily and quickly change my mind :))</li>
<li>I am tired of keeping up with the Joneses, Garcias, and Smiths (smile). And with the money I'm making, I can't keep up with them anyway :)</li>
<li>I don't always have to do what my friends are doing or what they think is important. In other words, I don't have to go along to get along (not that they expect that anyway)</li>
<li>I have to stop living above my means and be realistic with myself about where I am financially so I can start really creating the life I want to create</li>
<li>Greenville will always be my home, but I feel my life is somewhere else</li>
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So what's keeping me from doing or conquering any of the things listed above? I am not married, I have no children and other than my parents and my church, there is NOTHING keeping me here in Greenville or at my current place of employment. But until I get to the real root of why I'm stuck in this muck and mire currently known as my life, I may likely repeat these posts over time. The devil is a liar! I do not intend to live like this another day.</div>
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If I had to take a gander as to what is keeping me where I am, I would say two things 1) procrastination (you may view it as laziness *shrug*) and 2) fear. How I wish it was some external circumstance so I could blame someone else for my own stagnation. But I can't. It's all me. 100% my own fault and doing. I am hoping that being vulnerable (another thing I have to work on) and public with this admission will begin the change process. Dr. Phil says, "You can't change what you don't acknowledge." Say what you want about that man, he has some good one-liners. :) So I'm acknowledging it to the entire blogosphere!</div>
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Do I have a plan to address these things and move forward? Not really. I need another day or so of quiet and listening to God and my spirit to see exactly where I'm supposed to go from here. But I am letting you see these particular "cracks" in my armour in hopes that it will 1) hold me accountable to my blog reading family (I actually do consider you part of my extended family network) 2) motivate others who may feel the same stagnation to get up off your duff and DO SOMETHING 3) remind myself and others that I/we are not the only ones that feel like this at various points and times in our lives (and it's ok--as long as you move forward at some point). Hopefully it won't take you as long as it did me to move forward.<br />
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So it is time for all of us to walk into our season. I leave you with one of my favorite songs of all time (and what my cousin walked in on at her wedding a few years ago): Seasons by Donald Lawrence. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I am not sure where my problem began, but this fall I think it has reached new depths. I would like to take the opportunity to <strike>blame</strike> thank Reiko over at </span><a href="http://godsfavoriteshoes.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">God's Favorite Shoes</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> for the depths of my obsession. Ever since </span><a href="http://godsfavoriteshoes.blogspot.com/2011/05/its-been-long-time.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">she said that animal print is a "neutral"</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> I haven't been the same. Animal print really can go with everything. And there are so many variations to choose from: leopard, zebra, tiger, snow leopard, etc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My shopping list for this season included most things leopard: belts, shoes, scarf, sweater or cardigan. I figured with these few pieces I could mix and match with existing wardrobe pieces.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">And honestly, the pictures above aren't the extent of my animal print obsession. I have other pieces that I haven't photographed :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">For those who are either leery of animal print try something small like a clutch, scarf or belt. You will be surprised the interest they add to neutral outfits and the "something unexpected" they can add to something colorful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">This will be the next way I incorporate animal print into my style arsenal...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Here are a few ways I've worn animal print over the past few weeks...all during the 30 for 30 challenge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I think I will have to extend the outfit part of this challenge (maybe not the no-shopping part LOL) after Thanksgiving. I am giving myself quite a bit of room to wear other things if the situation warrants or the mood strikes me. But I definitely want to wear 30 outfits from this collection of clothes, so stay tuned! In the meantime, here is a review of what I've worn (some 30 for 30, some not so much) over the past couple of weeks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Earlier in the day I wore them with black tights like Bella, but for these pictures I put them with my animal print tights. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small;">Shoes: SRI Shoe Warehouse</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I think I would like the outfit better if the shorts were a few inches longer, not bermuda length, but long enough so my mom wouldn't give me the once over every time I walked by her LOL</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small;">Ring: vendor at Holiday Show</span></div>
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The ring above I purchased at the Holiday Show. I know I'm not supposed to purchase anything during this challenge, but it's not clothes, it was an accessory...don't judge me. LOL</div>
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The holiday show was just ok this year in my opinion. A lot of the same type of vendors. I was going to scream if I saw one more gi-normous tulle wreath ;). But I realize the Holiday Show may be my excuse to taste a whole lot of wine for free LOL...probably going to lose a jewel in my crown for that admission.</div>
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