HAUTE FRIDAY: Thanksgiving Bliss!

13th Annual Trot for Hunger Thanksgiving 5K

This thanksgiving was truly memorable, I had the opportunity and great pleasure to start my holiday off running a 5K in support of S.O.M.E.'s Trot for hunger with my family and friends. I was so happy that my nephews got the chance to experience this very special moment and run their first 5K with me. My team raised over $600 in less than a month and I couldn't be more thankful for people's donations, kind words of encouragement and just being selfless. 

L to R: Brittany with Brewster in hand lol, Lance. John, Erinn Ebony, Joe-Joe, Justin, Melissa, Derrick and I better known as the SCHMONEY TEAM!

I'm really proud of the SCHMONEY team, we did it (freezing COLD and all)! I can't wait to do this again next year, it truly puts you in the best mood ever! Post 5K I headed over to my sisters house to assist with prepping for dinner with the family. Since I'm trying to perfect my wifey skills (lol), I was in the kitchen whipping up my signature Mac n cheese (which turned out better than I expected....I tried a new recipe) and made candied yams for the first time! I also dabbled in other signature dishes for thanksgiving like turkey basing, prepping the greens, and making sure the appetizers were ready when my family arrived. With lots of laboring in the kitchen the food turned out AMAZING!  

I'm getting hungry all over again looking at food pics lol! I devoured 1 1/2 plates and sipped on some tequila cocktails made by my little sister. With so much going on these days I can honestly say I'm thankful for my backbone of a family, incredible friends, selfless love shown to me daily and health and strength. I become speechless when people ask me what I'm thankful for because I have so much that it's hard to just pick one thing. Now that is truly a blessing to have so much to be thankful for! 

My super fabulous sister, Simmone. She was the best hostess ever!

After lots of eating, laughing, impromptu dance party and sipping cocktails with the family I can honestly say I'm thankful for everything happening in my life right now, the good and the bad because it has taught me so much about myself. I seem to experience so much in such a quick time that sometimes I have to sit back and truly reflect on my life because that is the only way I know in order to grow. Learning is key and I can say that I'm thankful for all the special people in my life, you've molded me into the woman I aspire to be and for that I couldn't thank you enough.

Chef Swangin' on the low! #IWearWhiteWhenImCookin

I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgiving and that your weekend is equally as great. I have a bit of running around to do this weekend among celebrating my friend's birthday so it will be a busy one for me. Can you guys believe it's almost December? Where does the time go! Anyway, Happy Friday! 

*bows out gracefully*

WHAT I WORE: Thanksgiving 2012

I hope everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving! I'm beyond thankful for all the great things God has  blessed me with this year especially the ability to love others. I'm smitten when it comes to my family, they are truly one of a kind and I'm soooo thankful for them. I had the pleasure of doing a Turkey Trot for Hunger 5K race earlier in the morning with my friends which really put me in good spirits for Thanksgiving! But in other news, I decided to get a bit dressy for this year and pull out my favorite items for the day. It's so important to be comfortable on Thanksgiving especially when your about to consume a few plates of food, lol. My motto is comfortable and chic!

 

Here's the skinny on my Thanksgiving 2012 look:

Peplum tulip shirt from H&M

Tuxedo trousers from Victoria's Secret

Eagle necklace (my favorite) from Zara

Shoes by Christian Louboutin

Jewels from my own collection

Rihanna Gets Fabulous In Dublin For Thanksgiving

Our favorite gal Rihanna has been on a world-tour lately and decided to celebrate Thanksgiving in Dublin, Ireland with friends & her band at local pub. She did this in a oh so fabulous way of course, I'm totally loving her up-do, it's very chic and very inspiring! Are you loving her Thanksgiving get up? 

via: Rihanna Daily

My Thanksgiving Recap...Plus More Black Friday And Cyber Monday Sales!

Did everyone enjoy spending time with their family this Thanksgiving? I know I SURE DID! God is so amazing and is definitely moving in my life. 2011 has been a year to remember and to be grateful for. Yesterday, I ate as many plates as I could with no judgement and got to enjoy being around people I loved and admired! On twitter last week I gave out style tips on what to wear on thanksgiving day, did you look and feel your best on turkey well....tofoturkey (for my veggie friends) day? I actually choose to embrace my animal print side by wearing a silk snakeskin top from H&M with brown leather pants also from H&M. I accessorized my Turkey day look with bronze hoop earrings from Pink Crush and stacked on rings from BEBE & from my own vintage collection. Although, my shoes aren't visible I opted for a 'cranberry' colored mary jane pump from Neiman Marcus. And because it was a little brisk outside I put on a fabulous light brown poncho to complete my look, I felt comfortable and chic to say the least! P.S.- I made a slamming Mac & Cheese for Thanksgiving, My Daddy & Beau gave me a thumbs up! GO ME!

  

HAPPY BLACK FRIDAY

TODAY and today only M·A·C is bringing back the cult classic Black Knight Lipstick exclusively online. Be sure to follow M·A·C Senior Artists Keri Blair (@MAC_Keri_B) and Romero Jennings (@MAC_Romero_J) on twitter for tips on how to rock this elegantly ebony Black Knight shade.

Also, LuisaViaRoma.com has a special Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale. The special promo code is good for 30% off the Fall/Winter 2011 Collections. This exclusive promo code is valid until Monday, November 28, 2011 (midnight GMT+1) and cannot be used in conjunction with other promotions or discounts. The promo code is not valid on fine jewellery.For US, please insert PROMO CODE: BF30US during checkout and click “apply” to receive 30% off!

H&M
City stores open at 5AM. Check your local mall for specific store hours. For you early birds, we’ll have scratch-offs for the first 100 people in line valued up to $300.

UNIQLO
BLACK FRIDAY 11/25
Promotion: Men’s and women’s printed full zip fleece will be offered for $14.90 (normally $29.90)
SATURDAY 11/26
Promotion: Men’s and women’s Extra Fine Merino v-neck long sleeve sweaters will be offered for Women: $14.90 (normally $29.90) and for Men: $19.90 (normally $39.90).
SUNDAY 11/27
Promotion: Men’s and women’s long sleeve oxford shirts will be offered for $14.90 (normally 29.90)
Cashmere items will also go on promotion as well with long sleeve sweaters retailing for $49.90 (normally $89.90) and the final +J collection will go on promotion as well.

 HANKY PANKY
· Sale starts 9:00 pm EST on Thursday, November 24th and ends Tuesday, November 29th at 10:00 am EST (or while supplies last)
· Biggest sale of the year! Thongs as low as $11.99
· Boyshorts and panties up to 50% off Camis and tops up to 50% off
· FREE Ground shipping on all orders (no minimum purchase)

OLD NAVY
Black Friday “Lucky-In-Line” – all stores in US and CAN, from 11/25 to 12/24
· When cashwrap lines get long this holiday season, the Lucky-In-Line Host will ask a combo of trivia questions, hold something up and “dares”. For example, “the first customer to hold up a tube of chapstick gets to pick out of the bag” or “first person to sing their favorite holiday song gets to pick a discount out of the bag.” The loot bag will be full of coupons valid instantly in the following amounts: $1 off, $3 off and $5 off.

 PIPERLIME
Piperlime is going to be 20% off site wide for Black Friday through Cyber Monday.

 VS PINK
On 11.25, we will have a $25 crew neck hoodie. We will also be doing the PINK Nation Panty free with any purchase from 11.29-12.70

 Happy Shopping & Have a Fantastic Weekend! 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

(Last year at Thanksgiving with my Grandma)

Happy Thanksgiving Guys and Dolls! 

I'm beyond thankful for all my blessings, family, friends, boyfriend and lifetime experiences. This Thanksgiving will be a tough one for me as we'll be missing one member from the table. I thank God for allowing me to know my grandma and I'm so grateful that she is now our guardian angel watching over us. I wish she was here cracking jokes with my family and reading the 23rd Psalm with us, the holidays make it so hard when you lose a loved one. She will be missed for sure! Anyways, I'm very thankful for alot of things this year and ready to chow down with the people I love the most. 

Have a great family fun day! :)

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

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Enjoy your family and the delicious food to fill your tummies!!!