Promo Girl ...

So...
I just got a promotion at work. It's not official as yet, a few loose ends to tie and then wala , new desk, new department, new work, new paycheck...not bad...at all..
So I'm not only hooking up the fall/winter wardrobe I'm also making sure I'm stepping in in style and looking professional too... My way ...

I think Janet's look is really hot and smart at the same time ...
I love the pants , the peeking heel, and that bag is nice too...Wonder if she put this little piece together herself ...

Ive been on Ebay today looking for scores ..I'm watching tons of things ...will keep you posted ...
knitting coming along nicely
House is in re-vamp mode... I'm more liberated now and not sooo much worried about everyday mess as I am about the house expression ... What does my home say , what do you feel when u walk in ? Do you want to leave or does it make you linger and have another sup of tea? I want you to linger and drink more tea ...so the energy has been focused on LIVING in & LOVING mi casa ..And the whole family is motivated ..Hubby spent most of the night , ok the whole night , in the garage , I in the basement clearing out and cleaning up ...We want to know where everything is and wanna be able to put out hands on our stuff when we want them with out a search or frustration ...feels good already ....

B-sweet

Babe's got a bad-ass bootie

These are some bad-ass boots from E-bay right here..
I don't like buying shoes online unless I know the fit ,but...
These booties got bounce and I can imagine them with skirts, jeans, leggings, my birthday suit, wateva .... They are begging me to " buy now" ...Still, patience has always served me best...yea.

Speaking of bad- ass shoes , I bagged the brown NineWest booties from the GOODWILL today ..Just walked in , walked right to the spot I left them yesterday and picked them up like they had my name on them, shelled out the 8 $$$ and walked off a happy , frugal fashionista..I will be modeling my 8 $ brown boots for you soon.

Boots Boots Boots and Booties~ Fall fashion staple ....yea

B~ Bootie-ful ...

We are pretty excited after dropping off a load of donations , we spent an hour just walking the ailse of the local GOODWILL and seeing loads of goodies ...I had no money so Im hoping they are all still there when I go back tomorrow ..
Loved that red cutch..Vintage and Im a sucker for a gold clasp... :)


What a nice knitting bag this would make.


Simple knit that seems to be made with a ribbon yarn. Nice to transitin with into the fall...I can see these with a pair of leggings and some boots ...yea.
Love me some Zebra ! This little cluth is too cute and can be rocked alone or can be perfect as a makeup holder, hold my craft accessories, wateva ...
Another late summer/ early fall sweater...The knitter in me can't be tamed...
Quality right here ..This is a leather and in great condition...It just needs a good polishing and a new owner to bring it back to life...not mad at the 6$ price tag neither..

Tommy Clogs....lol..who knew?
And last but not least, these are ten bucks, fit great, will make a wonderful staple in my fall wardrobe and BETTER BE THERE TOMORROW !!!!!

Wanna paints these hands brown and hang on my wall
Other crafty delights that I can make, wuld never buy but always glad to see :

Imma Upgrade Me !

Contacts !!! It is time for contacts and a new Hairdo !!!!

I am interested in letting go of these granny glasses and giving the world a little more eye contact. I'm sitting here taking pics of me wearing the shrug and im like ,
" Awwwwwwwwwwww Helllllllllllllllll Noooooooooooooo !!!!!! Who have I become ???? "

I'm not happy with my no maintenance afro nor do my glasses do me any justice... So time to call call the optometrist, and my personal Hair braider and hell the dentist too..Why not shiny up the smile while I am at it... Long story short I need a upgrade...I need to spruce up and get a new look poppin...

Now I need to find a funky braided style to keep the tresses natural & representing Nubian loveliness...My girlfriend can do it , she been holding me down for a few years now when ever I call or send that anxious email " Can you pleeeeeaaaaaase, braid my hair J? Please ...???" She rarely says no ...and... She gets down on a head too, (skills) and never charges me ...but on the flip side ... she has 3 kids..all under 6...so , you know all thou I step in a HOT mess and step out Royalty, it takes a minute...a long minute to get it done ...understandably..We have discussed the issue, argued the issue and finally accept the issue...our babies are priority ...So I'll have to schedule a hair date/play date to get my Flyy Do' ...but I'm no stranger to patience ....It will be ..

B Boombastic

Work it out or....Shrug it off...

Where I work I also knit...So here is the Shrug HOT off the needles along side a pic of my beautiful , highly motivational daughter , we'll just call her ....purlgurl !!!!

~B Your Best

Falling... from summer ...

At first i knit a simple panel...
Then I folded it in half
Finally I seam about an inch, each side ...and we have a cute little shrug ...

Summer Feet..I was feeling all the Zebra print I saw all summer. Very Sleek and Sexy ..I had t do the design on my feet..very very simple with the help of youtube...lol..
His and Hers...sigh ...


The Mommy Must Bag list :

Peep toe booties
Trench style coat
Thick& soft hand (preferably my hand) knit sweater
Hand knit scarves
Cowboy boots
Denim skirt (blue and black)
Run-around-town-sneakers
Grey,black,brown leggings
Mary Kay Skin Care System
and maybe braids, big sexy dookie ones

I have a little list of things I'll need get me thru the colder months that will be here soon ...
Yea, summer is gone ..Sure there will be the random humid days as September continues but folx , it's over.
Put away the baby tees, tank and spaghetti straps ...and get them boots shine up and ready to STOMP !

Im trying to keep my eyes open for some hot finds. Haven't been out shopping for me in a while. Back to School shopping for my boys was the priority these past two weeks. And now that that is done, I'm interested to finding out how far I can get with a 25 $ budget at my local Goodwill. I'll wait . I'll be patient..But not for too long ...

I have been knitting the shrug turned scarf with the ribbon yarn and now it's turning into a shrug again...
I thought it wanted to be a scarf...But after feeling the drape of it and seeing the ribbon knit up , I think it will serve well as a shrug... and maybe a clutch ...

but a scarf ...sigh...nah...

I don't want to procrastiknit on my projects any more...Y bother with it,if you are going to BS the time away, is the new question of the day ......, so I knit on.. and this yarn is Its ultra pretty ribbon yarn ... Trellis , by Lion Brand... Very nice ribbon, but I want it out my stash ... want it off my needles...ASAP ... I'm done with having a bunch of knitting projects weighing my subconscious mind down...It happens... No more complaints,whines or moans about my piles of w.I.p.s ...big girl knits......

Late ...but here ....smiling and styling none- the- less...

Once again I have fell from blogging grace....Lol ..
I do see that I have had visitors though and compliments and I am super excited i have two followers now ! ( corny , i know ..but go me !!!!) ..So thanX ! The summer vacation, my big boys and this sweet baby girl of mine took advantage of me and all my time ...lol....No complaints, no worries..You only get to enjoy your babies once and then....they grow up ...so I'm not mad at me ...u neetha right ? lol..




I also pulled out an oldie that i made a while back . A very comfy elastic waist skirt.


A Faux - Hawk !!!



So been busy and creative...and working, trying to get a promotion at work ...
My kids head back to school tomorrow, My mom promised to hold baby for 2 hours in the a.m. (daily) so i can write with out interruptions and I'm feeling generally great! Writing the novel in between the cracks of my busy life, Ready to take more pics for the portfolio and will possibly be enrolling in a make-up course....

so dere it is...

yea , I'm the star of a one woman show...called " Doing it my way !"

stay tuned ....Big tings a gwan !

inspire a nation with all that fashion !

a revelation ... a making of a new kinda me ..

Okay ..Ive been slacking in the feminine department . I will no longer allow this. I know I can do better. It is not fair , cool or righteous to walk around like a sloppy boy any longer. I have my good days , no doubt , but lately I have had far too many bad days . I have the style, tools, the craftiness and the desire to be a feminine mama everyday and night. So from now on not just when I want to but , EVERY DAY... I'll keep you posted...
I found a very interesting site,( filter what is not for you) and many more links discussing the topic of woman hood... http://www.ladiesagainstfeminism.com/artman/publish/Femininity_amp_Modesty_16/index.shtml

you may not agree with everything on the site, but quite a few articles did get me thinking.
and I want to express more femininity and enjoy my woman hood in all aspects , not just standing around snapping pics and uploading for you to see .
there is more , much much more to this thing called " pretty woman" ....

I'm a cheetah girl ...Roarrrrrrrr !

Been busy ... yes even for beauty. Running like a wild Banshee with these kids. Im here there and everywhere for my kids ..But i took a little time for pampering... so what if it was 12 am ? I wanted my nails done and didn't wanna pay nobody for it. So here it is ..pEEp my digits .... you like ?
I am a -out- of- practice- certified nail tech. Used to do nails for others ,but got madd and quit because i could never keep MY hands pretty if i was up keeping everybody elses. lol...I was inspired to try this nail look by Ms. Bargain Princess. I have to also try her Zebra nails and im loving the candy Stripes .You can access her step by step instruction right on Youtube.com...GO girl !

I have been on a tight budget and so i have been a good little girl and have NOT shopped for anything except food and kids stuff ...
I also have been taking responsibility for my clutter in the house and am DONATING again...
I am letting go of yarn and crafty supplies i know i won't use, clothes i know i won't wear and make up i know i won't smear on ...

It has been a healing , growing process...