A Life of Style: Testing 1, 2, 3

Just testing out posting from my BlackBerry.

A Life of Style: New Posts Coming Soon...I Promise

My DSL nightmare is over and I promise to have some new posts up by Wednesday.

In the meantime, I hope everyone had the chance to get a copy of Newsweek. My newest style icon, Future First Lady Michelle Obama is on the cover. Great reading!

I guess I should admit that I am officially style stalking the fabulous Mrs. O and I'm not the only one (Adeea, Jamie, I see you, lol)

A Life of Style: Sample Sale, Life is Busy, Work is Crazy, and AT&T DSL SUCKS!

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The title of this post just says it all, doesn't it?

I haven't blogged in so long. I miss you all. My DSL at home has been on the fritz for weeks. I've gone off on various AT&T customer service reps more times than I can count. Their service is beyond horrible. Supposedly my DSL will be up and running by 5 p.m. tonight. I've heard that before. If I get home this evening and the DSL light is still flashing red I swear I'll start screaming. I'm paying for a service that I can't even use and no one has any answers.

Anyway, there's a two day sample sale near my job next week and I'm sharing the news. If you're in Chicago be sure to check this out.

In light of the dismal economy, I am very fortunate to be employed. My company cancelled our annual holiday party and we won't be getting our annual bonus. Times are hard and funds are low. We are all overworked and just hanging on hoping for a breakthrough. I'm really looking forward to the long weekend.

Okay I have to get back to work. I'll be back to posting very soon.

A Life of Style: We Have a New President!!!!!!

I can't even put into words the emotion I am feeling. As soon as Barack Obama was announced as the 44th President, I jumped up and screamed. I cried. I called my mom, called my closest friends, sent text messages, and thanked God for answering prayers. I cried so much that I gave myself a headache.

We have elected the first African-American President of the United States of America. President-Elect Obama said "Yes we can." and YES WE DID!!!!! I never thought I would see the day where a black man would be elected to the highest position in government.

Barack Obama ran a decent campaign where he focused on the issues and laid out a plan for America. His integrity and focus ignited a spark within me. I've been Team Obama since day one and my support never wavered. He is the right man for the job and he will lead this country in a positive new direction. We've done our part in electing him but we must continue to pray for him and his family because he is in for the fight of his life.

A Life of Styel: I "Baracked" the Vote

I awoke this morning with a mix of emotions, I was happy, hopeful, excited, and ready to vote. I arrived at my polling location at 7:30a.m. and yes there was a long line. As luck would have it I was in line behind a family of four (mom, dad, and two very busy little children). The dad was proudly wearing a cool Obama '08 tee shirt and mom was prepared with a bag of healthy snacks and small toys for the little ones.

I too was prepared for a long wait of two hours or more. My vote tote held snacks, bottled water, a magazine, a book, and my iPod. Surprisingly the whole process only took an hour. The election judges were organized and swift. They were the ultimate multi-taskers, lol!

As I left the polls, tears welled up in my eyes. The possibility of what this country is on the verge of is amazing to me. I thank God that I am alive to be a part of history.

A Life of Style: Commes des Garcons for H&M

Comme des Garçons for H&M arrives in Chicago Thursday, November 13th

WHO: H&M, Hennes & Mauritz and high fashion design house, Comme des Garçons

WHAT: H&M, Hennes & Mauritz, the international fashion retailer known for stylish and affordable fashions, launches their newest high fashion collaboration, a limited edition exclusive collection designed by Rei Kawakubo, founder and head designer of Comme des Garçons.

The collection includes a complete range for men and women, which also includes accessories and a unisex fragrance. Only eight stores in the U.S. will carry the collection.

WHEN: Thursday, November 13th. Store opens to public: 9:30 AM

WHERE: Comme des Garçons for H&M collection will ONLY be available at the

following Chicago location:

H&M Michigan Avenue

840 N. Michigan Ave.

Chicago, IL.

*Please note: Customers may only purchase two (2) of the same garments from this limited edition collection.

For more information, please contact:

H&M, Jennifer Uglialoro, Jennifer.Uglialoro@hm.com, 201.993.8934

LaForce + Stevens, Venessa Correa, VCorrea@laforce-stevens.com, 212.242.9353

Viva La Juicy!!!!

Meet the Juicy Girls!!!!

Juicy Couture founders Gela Nash-Taylor and Pamela Skaist-Levy will host a meet and greet for all Juicy lovers at their new Fifth Avenue flagship store in New York City next Saturday, November 8th. The duo will be signing postcards and giving away a limited quantity of “Viva La Juicy” tees to shoppers who spend over $200.

When: Saturday, November 8th 11AM – 1PM
Where: Juicy Couture Flagship, 650 Fifth Avenue (Cross street 52nd St )