~Salvation Army Clothes and Bag Haul~

My town's Salvation Army Thrift Store....reflects my town. There are rare occasions I can go in there and find anyway worth while purchasing other than books for myself and the boys. Occasionally, I'll run up on a piece of clothing but the place seems wiped out daily. My town is poor...with people trying to survive. That Sal Val Thrift Store is its reflection.

Today, we ( me and kids) stopped in to check out books and as they were browsing , I found this red swing short trench from Cato. I can usually wear a large in Cato brand stuff at the top and this jacket was a perfect fit! $2.99

I almost didn't get this bag($2.99)...Its a bit beat up inside but it was a Maxx New York tapestry bag so couldn't leave it! lol! I'll tuck it away for the fall/winter season! The all the black detail is 100% leather... Some one is selling this bag here for $30.

~Weekend Goodwill Haul~

I hit the Goodwill this weekend. I go every OTHER weekend, when kids are at their dad's, so I can focus. I need maximum focus for digging and so that I won't spend over my budget. Yes, I have a budget at the Goodwill too. Seriously, You walk out of a thrift store with stuff worth hundreds and have spent $100. That's too much...unless your buying furniture...oh, digress.... on to the goodies....:)

Vintage necklaces( no name or signature): $2 a piece. I didn't wanna pay $2 for them...but, eh.

 Vintage Marcus Bros. Raffia Bag: $3...apparently, these bags were considered high straw bags in the 1950s...

Check out this ad for them....found this info HERE!!

Brand new Tommy Hilfiger Espadrilles....when is the last time I've owned anything Tommy Hilfiger? lol! $4.50

Dollhouse Oxford Pumps: $4.50

Prepare yourself....all these scarves were $1 apiece...some of them are vintage, signed, designer...O.M.G.

Vintage Daniel la Foret Scarf  100% silk....I've own a Daniel la Foret scarf before...

You read it right! An Yves Saint Laurent 100% silk scarf...laid out, its looks like the Japanese flag with an "x" thru it. Truly vintage.:)

This scarf...I don't know if its vintage but it was made especially to be sold in Neiman's which alot of designers did back in the days.

 Echo...don't think its vintage...but its Echo. I've worked at Dillard's and Hecht's( Macy's)

 Oscar.....

Adrienne Landau Studio.

I found all those scarves at one store....who gave all that goodness away?

~Fresh Coat~ Kleancolor Pastel Purple....

 ( with flash)


This is my weekend mani, Kleancolor Pastel Purple...which in real life, is a pink lavender pastel shade....two coats and even with a quick dry top coat....hell to get dry. goodness!!!

( without flash)

This is the most realistic picture of the color. Its ok...that drying time pissed me off though.

What do you think?

Happy 4th of July and National Afro Day or "Fros on The Fourth"!!!

Happy 4th and National Afro Day or "Fros on the Fourth"!!

Here's a progression of my hair from last 4th ( 2010) to today......

I even made a video/haul video on last 4th....lol! I'm already tired from today's events...so no video today.







Have a great day!!!

~FOTD~ Pretty Faced...

 I had a long day ahead of me ( errands, bills, housework, vlogging, blogging....) and thought would just be  "pretty faced" for the day to keep me in good spirits

 Items used:

Tarte Clay Blush in Peaceful
Avon Glazewear Shine in Ticked Pink
Tarte Waterproof Liner in Black
Tarte Clay Cream Eyeshadow in  Shimmering Pink, Beach Bronze, Slate

 Most of time, people ( myself included) would use cream shadows as a base but these Tarte Clay Cream Eye Shadows really hold their own with longevity and no creasing. I still used a eye shadow base but they gave me a really soft look that I was going for. I'm not really bold, big eye color girl anyway.

 Tarte Clay Blush in Peaceful.....Everything.:)

Super pout! lol! ....with Glazewear in Ticked Pink......

Disclosure: all products were purchased by me except for the tarte products which were sent to me for review.