Calypso St Barth Opening

Calypso St. Barth just opened a new store on the Westside in Atlanta. So two girlfriends and I went over to their opening to see the pretty store and enjoy a glass of mimosa. They had a lot of colorful pieces and when I saw the top above, I had to try it on. I wore it with a matching pair of cropped AG jeans and it was such a cute outfit. The top is now the newest member in my wardrobe. Just in time for my girls trip up to Newport, RI. More on that later. 


Hope you had a great weekend!

Weekend in Photos

As you know, I am participating in Fat Mum Slim's photo a day challenge. Here are the past four days from the lovely three day weekend in Atlanta. And seriously, it was the most perfect weekend. I only hope that this weather stays this pleasant for a few more weeks before it becomes scorchingly hot.

 

I also created a photo a day Pinterest board to keep all my photos in one spot. Hope you all had a great weekend!

Beehive Warehouse Sale!

The Beehive's first bi-annual warehouse sale at the new location has started! All the sale items are 40%-90% off so be sure to check it out if you're in the Atlanta area.
The Beehive is located at 1250 Caroline St. in the Edgewood Retail District. For more details, click here. I'll be working there this coming weekend, so I hope to see you there!

Beehive Grand Opening!

The local Atlanta boutique, the Beehive, has moved to a new location and is having their Grand Opening party tonight! I know I'm posting this last minute, but if you are around, do stop by to check out the new location. There are a lot of new artists and the space looks great. Plus, you can get 15% off all purchases and refreshments will be served. See you there!

Get To Know... The Asian Cajuns

Alright kids. This is my last interview for the year, so of course it has to be good. And I do have to say, they've all been good. So for this last one, I'd like to introduce to you, the Asian Cajuns! They are fashionista twins who run the fabulous blog, The Asian Cajuns, and local celebrities. I met them by seeing them at a local restaurant and going up to them saying "Excuse me, are you the Asian Cajuns?" in front of their boyfriends and visiting parents. Hehe, it was a rock star moment. Well, I could go on, so here are their finished sentences, which they did separately. Enjoy and be sure to check out their site!

Catherine:
I am…an AsianCajun.

In another life I was…either a queen or a maid...I'm going to go with queen.

In a future life, I hope to be…a twin again.

Many people don’t know that I…really enjoy a slice of grilled Spam.

I wish I had known sooner...that Anderson Cooper was gay.

I’d like to learn to…enjoy blue cheese.

I can’t believe I…can't run half a mile without getting winded.

I've never...not liked sour patch kids.

If I won the lottery, I would…travel to Sweden and shop at H&M and Ikea.

I’d like to thank the Academy for…recognizing all the people who have made a tremendous difference in the world...of Hollywood.

Lauren:

I am ... the other AsianCajun (my mom didn't know she was having twins until the doctor said, "Oh my God, there's another one.").

In another life I was... probably, you know, the Dalai Lama, or the person who made his sandals.

In a future life, I hope to be... a twin again too! Even if it were twin ligers, I'd vote for having a double.

Many people don't know that I... wish I could sing.

I wish I had known sooner... how to make a good gumbo.

I'd like to learn to... have Hilary Clinton's composure (learning how to rock a pantsuit would be a bonus).

I can't believe I... never got to meet Kevin Aucoin.

I've never... been comfortable in the water, unless it's bathtub.

If I won the lottery, I would... be so tempted to buy the Olsen twins' wardrobe, but I would travel and donate more money to women in third world countries (who will some day soon rule the world).

I'd like to thank the Academy for... nominating me so I could wear this dress and these shoes (red Valentino, sky-high Christian Louboutins)

Indie Craft Experience!

This Saturday is the Holiday ICE show! I am not participating as a vendor this year because of another engagement, but I will be going to see all the great vendors, some of who are now friends. If you're in the Atlanta area, you must check it out and get some handmade holiday gifts!

Trunk Show and Dinner

For you local Atlantans, if you've never been to the restaurant 4th & Swift, I highly recommend that you go. Last night, my friend, Cathy hosted a combination birthday party/trunk show there and we also went on Tuesday just to check it out before hand. We had a little private area where there was a charcuterie plate and wine for everyone. The staff was really great and the setting was perfect for a jewelry show. Afterwards, a few of us got a table for dinner, and everything was delicious. Here's a glimpse at my set up and the decor of the restaurant.
Thanks Cathy, and Happy Birthday!

some birthday pics

My birthday co-celebration was about 3 weeks ago, but I just wanted to share some pics from the day. As you can see, the party was more for my niece then me, but that's ok. I already had 34 of them and this was her second. I think her favorite thing was the balloon, and she was so excited to blow out the candles!
For this party, the hubby slaved in the kitchen for hours and hours marinating and cooking up 3 different kinds of meat, for Korean tacos. Unfortunately, I don't have any pictures of them, but believe me, they were a huge hit. We also got 2 small cakes from Cafe Maum, a Korean bakery. Their desserts tend to be very light and not as sugary as French desserts, but since I like the sweet stuff, I got about 20 cupcakes from the Atlanta Cupcake Factory. All in all, a great birthday for my niece and me.

Inman Park Festival this weekend!

I've been busy stocking up for this weekend's festival, so my goal to blog 3x a week fell to the wayside. I'm hoping to pick it back up after the weekend is over. Anyway, if you're in Atlanta, come out to the best festival in town! I'll be updating my twitter and Facebook page with the exact location of my booth where I'll be having special sales. See you there!

Boutique Sale

It is the best sale Ever! I've been busy gearing up for this weekend's sale, with a lot of new pieces available for the first time. If you're in the local Atlanta area, you can find me with Eviva Shoes. Don't forget that Valentine's Day is coming up, so I invite you to come shop for your sweethearts! Hope to see you there!
Mention my blog, and I'll give you an extra 10% off. Happy shopping!

Featuring LoveYu

So I mentioned that I met some fellow indie artists at the Avondale Arts Festival. Well one person I met was Wren from Love Yu. She makes cute plushies and I had to get one for myself. Well, it'll be a gift for one of my many nieces. She's going to customize one for me and I'll be able to pick it up when I see her at the next festival. Can't wait! I may have to get more so that the other nieces don't get jealous. Anyway, here is a sampling of her critters. Be sure to check out her shop and she blogs too.

And stay tuned for the upcoming poll/contest. I promise I'll post it soon.

Fashionada '08

This past Saturday, there was a fund raising event called Fashionada '08. It is put on every year by the "You Can Make A Difference" Foundation to raise money for cancer research and to create awareness for early detection of melanoma. The founders had a daughter who died of melanoma skin cancer at the age of 33. My fabulous make up artist friends, Tracy and Natalie, did the make up for many of the models and invited me to tag along. Some of the designs featured were coats from Zara and dresses from Betsy Johnson. I am a huge fan of Zara coats, and they had some great ones on display. Unfortunately, I didn't get any pictures, but I did get some of the dresses.


And Natalie ended modeling one of the lovely Betsy Johnson pieces! You go girl! She did great and walked a lot better than some of the other models. Now, I know this ain't America's Next Top Model, but really, how hard it is it to walk? Doesn't she look fabulous?

Meeting Local Indie Designers - Throwing Stars Jewelry

So I mentioned in a previous post about going to Youngblood Gallery's Kraftwork. Well, I also wanted to let you know of another artist I met, Amy Leff from Throwing Stars Jewelry. Her jewelry is really beautiful, and she's super nice too! The pieces are mostly Sterling Silver and Gold filled wire jewelry that are forged, hammered and soldered, with accents of semiprecious stones. I would describe them as organic with a modern twist; definitely worth your time to check out her site.

Gas conservation

I still don't understand why the gas shortage seems to be limited to the metro Atlanta area, though I did hear the problem is creeping out to Nashville and Charlotte. Thankfully, I haven't had to wait on the long lines for gas or drive around trying to find gas (knock on wood.) So today, I decided to walk to work. It's about a 1/2 hour walk each way, but I figured I would save gas and get in some exercise. This is just a crazy time, right now. I hope everyone had a good weekend.

Image courtesy of wsbtv.com

Some Atlanta Sales and Games

For you local Atlantans, here are some sales and fun stuff going on this week:
Midtown boutique, Drew Lewis, has a sale section with items of up to 75% off! They are trying to make room for all the great Fall clothes that are coming in.
Located on the corner of W. Peachtree and 6th

Over in Decatur, Dresscodes is offering 30% off your ENTIRE purchase. This sale ends Friday 9/26, so zip on over there!
Located at 201 W. Ponce de Leon Ave

If you're into makeup, then the dynamic duo of makeup artists, Tracy and Natalie, are hosting a fun, interactive game at their shop in Inman Park. The game is called BEAUTY OR NOT, and you can see the rules here. Fabulous prizes will be given away, so if you don't have any plans this Sunday, go join the fun!
Located at 775 Lake Ave.

By the way, there is a theme here. All three locations sell my jewelry, so you know they're cool spots. ;)

Pssst, pass this on....

So I was just at Drew Lewis today, and David told me about a HUGE sale they will be having this Sunday (9/14). A bunch of their stuff is going to be marked down 80%!!!! He was telling me that some $400 dress will be on sale for around $60! AWESOME! So if you're in the Atlanta area, go check them out. If you don't already know, they carry really great brands, and you should be able to score some fabulous clothes. Plus, there will be champagne. In a town where you can't buy alcohol on Sunday, champagne and shopping is my kind of church.