Summer Sips: Smirnoff Screwdriver Sangria

If it's one thing that I love in the summer it's a good cocktail! And I am just dying to try the Smirnoff Screwdriver Sangria that was one of the featured cocktails at the Smirnoff Ice Ladies With Game Tailgate Party in NYC, hosted by Jessie James. Check out the recipe below:

Screwdriver Sangria

Serves 10

·         2 cups Smirnoff Ice Screwdriver

·         2 cups Butterfly Kiss Pinot Grigio

·         Fruit to garnish: Oranges, cherries, strawberries

DIRECTIONS:  

·         Soak fruit in wine. Pour in punch bowl. Stir in Smirnoff Ice Screwdriver.

Late Post: Basic Haircare Systems for Fashion Night Out ATL

For this year's Fashion's Night Out ATL benefit fashion show and designer competition, show-stopping looks walked the runway in both hair and style. Created with products from BASIC Hair Care Systems, the "Hollywood Style Made BASIC" sponsorship gave competing style teams the opportunity to create new looks based on iconic Hollywood blockbusters. In addition to popular BASIC products such as theOne-Step Smoothing Treatment, stylists were able to accomplish styles with shine and staying power on the runway with BASIC's new line of high-performance styling products: Mega Moisture Leave-In Conditioning Spray, Hydra-Shine Styling Mousse, Finishing Spritz with Witch Hazel.

[ALL PHOTOS CREDIT: CALVIN LIONEL PHOTO]

David Bowie Is Retrospective @ The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

Fans and non-fans alike can not deny the contribution that David Bowie has made to music, fashion, and pop culture. David Bowie Is, an exhibition at The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, is examining this through a presentation of riveting images and installations. Patrons can expect to view over 400 pieces from Bowie's career including lyrics, album covers, and artwork.

The retrospective will be showing at The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago from Sept. 23-Jan. 4. For more info, visit mcachicgo.org. You can't wait until then? Register here for the retrospective preview, where you will be able to ask questions to a MCA representative.

 

 

Back to Football Friday

Okay, so I am not the biggest fan of football, this is true. But I am a huge fan of fashion, and the Atlanta Falcons are asking that you show off your Falcon fashions to celebrate the beginning of the season. So put on your favorite Falcon's gear and submit their photos to either www.nfl.com/backtofootballfriday or Twitter (using hashtag #NFLFanRecord). It's a competition, the team with the most pics wins. Fan or no fan, let's help our team get on the right foot this season, fashionably!

The Terrible 29s 6: Savage Life

All this paper chasin' really has turned me to a savage.
Once upon a time, when I had a sad but livable income, I had hobbies. I liked to watch Netflix, shop online, and sleep.
There is no time to sleep now. When you are broke with bills and a broken NEW computer, trying to pave your way in life, there is no time for anything else but consistently looking for and carving out the next opportunity. And may I just say...IT IS EXHAUSTING and HARD.
I used to laugh a lot, but I really don't think anything can be funny again until I have become a complete success. I even forgot to volunteer last Saturday which hurts me deeply. I have been volunteering for the past 5 years every other Saturday with the same organization!
I'm getting forgetful, but until I can comfortably call myself a successful business woman/owner, I feel like everything but numbers and business plans is erased from my mind without permission.
Sigh, #savagelife #brokegirlsbelike #Imahustlaskaboutme

Faith Evans Headlined the Pure Heat Community Festival

Every year, tons and tons of people attend Atlanta Black Gay Pride and this year was no different. On Sunday, the Pure Heat Community Festival took place during Pride, headlining R&B singer Faith Evans who not only performed but was also awarded the Humanitarian Award, presented to her by Bishop Oliver Clyde Allen of The Vision Church of Atlanta.

Celebs such as Tamar Braxton, Tameka Raymond, Claudia Jordan, and Tawanda Braxton also came out to support the festival, which was put on by the Vision Community Foundation.

Tameka Raymond
 

  Towanda Braxton & LGBTQ Blogger Skorpian Show

Claudia Jordan

                                                                                                                                                 

   Learn more about the festival here.

 Photo Credit: MyHart Entertainment; Ariel Field; TraxxGirls; Miko Evans







Butter Love: Nubian Heritage Shea Butter

As  you know, when it comes to my body (and for some reason, not my face) I have the driest skin ever! I am constantly experimenting with butters and lotions to find a product that I won't have to continue to apply throughout the day. Sigh, you have no idea how many times I have hydrated my skin from head to toe only to go out in public and find that my legs and hands are so dry that they look white! Then these three little butters by Nubian Heritage came into my life and saved it.

These butters are perfect. I don't know how else to explain them.
Goat's Milk and Chai: An earthy, deep, sweet aroma with a flaky consistency.
Honey and Black Seed Oil: A strong, natural smell of honey with a buttery consistency that melts into the skin,
Indian Hemp & Haitian Vetiver: Sweet, almost candy-like scent that is smooth and light on the skin.
The Goat's Milk and Chai was the oiliest one for me, so I will be using it in the colder months and when I get out of the pool. The other two are perfect all year long. All three are fragrant enough to wear not wear with added fragrances. The butters are also anti-inflammatory for those of you with sensitive skin. And, just incase you didn't know, Nubian Heritage has a whole collection of everything from soaps to lotions. You can find more out about them here.