On a sunny afternoon, I went down to the America’s Mart gift show in Atlanta to check out what was new coming to market. This is a place I frequent every quarter because they have some fabulous and unique items.I’ve been going to the mart for about 6 years now. Most of the time you can meet the owners of the companies/brands or the pr reps. That is how I gained so many sponsors too because of the relationships that I have built over the years. This time around I got a chance to meet some new and exciting fun people as well. One of the products that caught my eye was called, Haul Couture. As I walked by I couldn’t help but stop and chat to owner Kim. She was too fun and chipper like muah! Her booth was absolutely gorg! She then laughingly told me she was an interior designer out of Huntsville,Alabama too…should have known, ha! We chatted about her Haul Couture bags and she explained all the purposes they have. They were so chic in style and I loved the fabric choices. She was extremely passionate about her craft!

The Haul Couture can be used for:

• Grocery Cargo
• Food Cargo
• Gift Cargo
• Mens Cargo
• Slumber Cargo
• Mommy Cargo
• Wedding Cargo

I enjoyed learning so much about her cool product and you guys have to check out all the designs and styles she has on her site! They are insulated totes bags with over eighty fabrics.What I was very intrigued to learn was that you can use these chic bags at the grocery store too! They come with stacker board systems that you can stack inside the tote and it also folds up! That sold me right there plus they are re-usable,chic looking and sturdy! When you travel, it also fits in the overhead compartment too! It is definitely more than just a bag! Gotta love women that come up with great ideas like this! Great job Kim and thanks for gifting me with mine! xoxo

www.haulcouture.com

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I was invited out to Marlo Hampton gorg home back in December. I was excited to see her place because I knew she was going to have great home design! Sure enough as I entered the four story townhome, I was very impressed with the layout. A few years ago,I lived in a townhome too that was featured on HGTV and designed by Vern Yip but it didn’t have anything on how Michael Boyd designed Marlo’s pad! Check out these gorg pics I shot of her place.You can tell every piece, design,vase,frame was very carefully thought out. I couldn’t take any photos of her bedroom and walk in closet but trust me, it was EVERYTHING girly and sparkly…I was swooning! Enjoy! xoxo

The kitchen & living room photo are courtesy of Allen Cooley

I was invited out to ‘Fro Fashion Week here in Atlanta. I had heard about it last year but couldn’t make it down. I was able to attend this year and it was very nice,held at the Melia Hotel! Kim Cole was the guest of honor and so was blogger Afrobella. Both of them were so fun to chat with! I finally got to meet one of my favorite bloggers,Patrice Yursik(Afrobella) which was a complete sweetie pie! During the “Fro Fashion weekend, ladies got to see live demonstrations, learn hair care techniques from exhibitors and workshops, network, see a fashion show,dance,grab swag bags,munch on catered bites,sip cocktails and more! I  came out to the VIP rooftop party which was very elegantly put together. The gifting suite was nice as well.Check out the photos I snapped and I would like to thank Bria from Haute Behavior for the personal invite. xoxo

South Korean fashion model Sera Park appears in ‘The Dessert Lady’ for Singles Korea February 2012. Photographed by Kim Youngjun and styled by Jung Min Kang,she looks too cute.Parks indulges her sweet tooth in this editorial, how fun! The styling is amazing! Swooning! Enjoy!