BEST Of 2011 Andra Hall's(Cami Cake owner) Holiday Gift Exchange!
At the end of every year I like to post some of the “Best Of ” from 2011. It’s fun to go down memory lane and look through my archives of all the events I covered, invited out to or simply just went to hang out. This year I was recognized in my community, awarded several times and more! It has been a crazy year, I must say! I learned to pin on Pinterest, grow my followers on twitter and use tumblr! I have met some fabulous people and some folks that I was not too happy to meet. I have gained some true friends and comment stalkers as well lol. I feel as though I have grown a lot with my ventures. I got a chance to travel to Jamaica! The very first time I had EVER been out of the country! I not only visited Jamaica once but twice in a month, they loved me lol.
Trip to Jamaica
Pinterest Meet & Greet at West Elm
Newest Cast Member (Atl Housewives) Marlo Hampton's Viewing Party
Reginae Carter's Cinderella Ball
Dreamer's Academy Brunch with Mickey
S.T.E.P.S Events 15th Anniversary Party
Girls Night Out Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Soul Train Awards 2011
Top 25 Women of Atlanta
Haute Travels Presents...Sam Fine
Nubia Clothing Soft Launch & Jay Z,Kanye West Concert!
T.I.'s A King Of Oneself” Brunch
135th St. Agency 5th Annual BBQ
Meet & Greet At Louis Vuitton with NFL Girls
FrankSki's Grand Opening
Launch party of the Playboy series on NBC hosted by Rolling Out Mag
Ludaweekend always fun!
Kandi's sex toy launch party, lawd!
Jeffrey Cares Fashion Show featuring Jason Wu
Zip lining across N.Georgia
Bronner Bros Hair show
Denim Deshields slumber party
Cymias signing party with Young Money
Attack The Block Movie Meet & Greet/ Luncheon
sister 2 sister girls night out
Bloggers Night Out Williams-Sonoma
Jacob Lattimore's meet & greet at Metro Pcs
Meet & Greet with the cast of The Help
Glam it Up event hosted by Marlo Hampton
Goodwill Hunting,I love Thrifting event
Vibe Mag Ultimate Blogger Event hosted by winner Kodak Boi
Cynthia Bailey grand opening of The Bailey Agency
Girls Night Out Canvas By U
Girls Night Out, The Terrace Hotel
Segway'n through Atlanta
Devyne Stephen's 40th bday
The body shop makeover day
Purple Ribbon Kidz Launch party
Great Food Truck Race Food Network in Atlanta Hodge Podge from Cleveland my hometown!
Strength of Nature dinner
My 43rd Birthday party on Lake Lanier
Creekland Middle School Career Day
Garden of Eden Fashion Show hosted By Cynthia Bailey
Manolo Blahnik launches at Saks at Phipps
Actress Victoria Rowell Benefit Luncheon
Eagles Island
Hello Stiletto shoe party
Media Dinner for Jumping The Broom with Pooch Hall & Meagan Good
Layfayette 148 fashion show at Saks
Braxton's meet & greet
Female Success Factor
Annual Local Legends Scholarship Luncheon
Fun Day at the State CapitalFun Day at the State Capital
Essence Magazine Launch Party for The Next R&B Star
5th Annual Fine Art & Fashion to Benefit NBAF
House of Guerlain at Disney’s Epcot French Pavilion at Disney
Wild Africa Trek at Disney
Wedding Soiree Book Launch Party
Macy’s,Ebony,and Fashion Fair Cosmetics Honor Eunice W. Johnson
The Root presents…Young,Fabulous & Female in Atlanta
I enjoy my job and meeting new people, it makes me really happy! It makes my job so worth wild! People still ask me today what do you do actually? It’s hard to say but I work in media, I’m a fashion and beauty editor of a few magazines,blogger,red carpet correspondent and I’m all things social media, how about that lol. I have seen me look at hot mess and really nice and in between! My weight has fluctuated between a 12 and 14, I see it in my pics lol.All in all i must say its been a learning experience and I wouldn’t change anything in the world. I hope that my life,family and friends stay safe going into the new year! I love you guys and thanks so much for reading and hanging in there with me from the beginning of my lil blog five years ago! Take care and look at these photos I found! I can’t believe this year is over this weekend, it went by so fast! Enjoy! xoxo
Trumpet Awards 2011
Victoria’s Secret private viewing of the V-Day Collection
Yes, it was that time again for the Bronner Brothers hair show held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. It was wall to wall people that came out to learn about what was trending in the hair and beauty industry. There were workshops,demos,performances,vendors and more that came out. Its always fun to stop by booths that carry your favorite product and stock up as well as watch hair battles on stage with Glen Jackson. “Should she stay or should she go” is what Glen yells at the participating crowd. They raise their hand or applaud Apollo style for what hairstyle they like the best. It is very entertaining to watch.
I made my way over to FHI Heat to get my hair done. I arrived looking a mess but they did a great job with my hair using a ceramic iron that made my hair soft and silky. Then I headed over to The Look By Joi who did my face. I must say this young lady knows her makeup! She did my face so fast and it was a very elegant look.
Should she stay or should she go!
I liked many hairstyles that were walking around. The new hairdo seems to be the colored mohawk. It looks feathery with cut layers with added colored hair pieces. It kinda reminds you of a rooster from looking at it from a side angle.Lots of ladies were also wearing sparkly eyeshadow made with minerals.Many vendors were selling mineral makeup. Nails trends seem to be mitch mach nails. They paint two nails then decorate, then the other nails are of other colors and designed in a whole other color.
I was up in the Clairol VIP Celebrity Lounge conducting interviews with guest that came by. I got a chance to chat with Dondria who has a new album coming out plus we discussed fashion,beauty and hair.
Singer Jacquees was the sweetest as I got a chance to hear his vocals,really good! Ray Lavendar was looking good telling me about his upcoming movie where he plays Sam Cooke.We all got a chance to hear him sing, “A change is gonna come”. I was blown away! He is not just handsome but can sing too ladies, wow! LisaRaye McCoy & Lisa Wu Hartwell also arrived in the lounge for a few candid shots. Both looked fabulous. Malcolm Jamal Warner then entered the lounge and I got all giddy as we talked about his new sitcom, Reed Between The Lines, a new show on BET. He will be playing a Psychologist and said, yes it is kind of “Cosbyish” but that we need to see that sorta show today.
Me,Jacquees,FreddyO
Me,Dondria,Kodak Boi
Bloggers Kodak Boi and Freddy O held it down with me as we interviewed the celebrity guests. I had a fun filled day and I tried my best to stay in my heels but it was not happening for me, as I switch out my pumps for flip flops and packed up. Pink Suga was tired but we will be returning today for more fun and action! I would like to thank The Look By Joi, FHI Heat,Clairol,Jamahl King, and Kingsmen Media.
Bronner Brothers held their Winter Show over the weekend and I was able to catch some of the show. I saw live hair demos going on, vendors from all over the world selling their products, hairstylists taking mental notes and more. If you were a professional hair stylist coming to learn how what was the latest hair styles or what the latest and greatest products, this was the place to be! My favorite was seeing all the latest makeup trends! Glitter and sparkly eyes are all the craze! Thats the look I saw from seeing all the models walking around and watching makeup artist work their magic!
I learned a lot and saw new utensils to try, new hair products,eye candy along the way and more! I was able to stock up on some lashes too! I got 12 for $20.00 from Kiss, that was a deal. They were also doing nails, hair styling,lashes and makeup. Bronner Brothers always have the best shows in Atlanta and this one will go on till tues. Later this summer they will have an even bigger show, so check their site for details.
