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Meet Tammy Jo! – Sustainable Done Right.

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About a year ago as I was doing my normal stroll through a local green event, I came across a booth that really caught my eye and intrigued me so much I had to stop and see what it was all about. I love to shop, and I don’t get a chance to do it as much as I would like.  However, when I do. I love little boutiques and independent designers doing their thing!

Shopping independent gives you the ability to have unique and all around catchy clothing that gives someone something to look at. So when I approached the booth I was shocked to see beautiful clothes of all different colors, shapes, sizes, and prints.  Than came the person a bubbly, humble, beautiful soul Tammy Jo! Who answered all my questions, and my husbands also, and made me feel like a star as I fiddled through her clothes.

I could not help but to buy one thing,  I think I got about four things that day, two dresses and and I think two tops!

Amazing!

When Tammy Jo, explained to me that her clothes were sustainable, I was thrilled! I’ll have to admit, it can be hard to find designer cothes that are sustainable, affordable and Done Right!

Tammy Jo is where it is at, and if you love prints, if you love comfort, yeah her clothes are comfortable! Many of the dresses stretch and if she does not have your size send her and email and she can work out the measurements for you.

Yeah that’s real!

Tammy is the sort of person who even met me on a busy afternoon, around my time frame to help me out with a dress I wanted to buy. Yes Tammy Jo Fashion is all about customer service, and I am glad to say her company  is just making its mark but its going places.  Yes, Tammy jo is is a force to be reckoned with, in  which she is now expanding her sports line, and yes it has staying Power!

So, I decided to catch up with my  Girl and ask her a couple of questions to let you in on it:

 

Tell Me What Is Tammy Jo Fashions?

Tammy Jo is a collection of Woman’s wear clothing (and some men’s) made from sustainable materials. Everything you see in the Tammy Jo collection is made from re-purposed fabrics and or vintage materials. Everything is designed to not look like or resemble “used” clothing, marrying fashion design with sustainable creativity. “It’s sustainable done right”. Nothing is mass manufactured or assembled by more than 2 human hands.

 

When did your love for fashion come about?

 

As soon as I saw another woman wearing a dress , I was very young.

 

How long has the actual TammyJo fashions been around?

 

For a little over 3 years

 

 

Where is Tammy Jo Fashions Located currently?

 

Winter Park FL

 

 

Who or what would you say are your fashion inspirations?

 

Vintage Prints, patterns and Colors

 

What would you consider is your niche market, and why?

 

Right now it’s the World Wide Web … its endless selling online … for now. … but my goal is for a brick n mortar building … nothing beats human interaction and I truly love being able to see these wonderful women and young ladies try on my dresses and feel good in them.

 

Who Can wear Tammy jO?

 

Everyone and anyone. I’ve sold my designs to 13 year olds and to 60 year olds.

 

Tell me what would you consider as your signature trademark look?

 

It has to be my camisole tank “FLO” … she was my first “Eureka” moment and she is so versatile … she can be worn as casual as you like or as dressy as you like … from just letting her flow or combining with a blazer or belted.

 

 

What are your hopes and aspirations for TammyJo Fashions?

 

The very big picture is having a large warehouse with rows of sewing machines, cutting and sorting tables, design room, ect. We’d love to create a stable “sustainable” company that can provide well paying jobs in USA and bring back an era of quality “made in the USA” goods.

 

 

So far what has been the biggest moment for your company so far?

 

It has to be the feature on Brink Magazine

 

Where can anyone looking to purchase your designs go?

 

etsy.com/tammyjofashion

 

One last thing, why would you consider yourself a natural chick?

 

I’m as natural as they come … Pennsylvania Dutch fed booty.

I work hard to take care of myself and eat right. I’m always in tune with my body and life in things around me.

 

Wanna Know More Tammy Check her out at TammyJo or visit her Facebook Page!

 

 

 

 

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Black Friday Deals: Jessica Simpson Collection

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With Black Friday coming up and Cyber Monday, I thought  it would be a great time to showcase a couple of the deals around the net . One of the first  ones that caught my eye. Was the Jessica Simpson collection.  I have always been a fan of hers from way back, when people never even knew who she was. Jessica Simpson is sweet girl with an knack for fashion.

That is why below I wanted to post here some of her black Friday shopping deals.

Happy Shopping!

Jessica Simpson

Black Friday/Cyber Monday: Get $50 off ANY Boot Purchase at JessicaSimpsonCollection.com. Valid Online Only, 11.21 through 11.28.

Get $20 off purchases of $100 or more at JessicaSimpsonCollection.com. Enter Code JSCNOV. Valid through 11.30.

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Get The Look – A Little Inspiration.

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Every now and than I do a little shopping to add to my arsenal of women’s vintage clothing. One of my favorite things lately is to find a measure of inspiration and use that to create a my own sort of look.  Replicate in a sense:) I am able to find inspiration in just about anything, it could based on how I want to feel, how I am feeling. What is going on the day that I want to wear the attire but pretty much just images. Colors is where I can draw the most inspiration. Welcome to my own version of get that look.


Parallel Park Top

Top Deck Shorts

Genuine leather accessories are the type of statement pieces that last the test of time. A prime example of such internationally appreciated pieces, this fringed necklace by Danish designer Rosie &.

Dangling from your ears aren’t just plain and simple earrings. What you’ve got there is a pair of magnificent chandelier-like accessories to add spice to your life. Dark chrome chains hold smooth arches while from two crystal clear gems hang delicate golden chains.

Looking for and finding vintage clothing is one hobby that is surely is about to become one of my faves! If you want to find your own hippy style vintage clothing Shop ModCloth for Unique and Chic Finds!

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Listen Up – Fro Fashion Week Is Here!

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If you have not already heard, the most talked about event in natural beauty, fashion and hair is here. It is a twice a year event which happens in the spring and fall. Bringing together new designers, natural hair care artists and natural living and hair bloggers.

This event is not one to be missed and even I am trying my hardest not to miss this spectacular show!

Happening on Feb 18 -20th.

Fro Fashion Week gives you the option to choose between a $125.00 all access pass to all the workshops all three days, which includes guaranteed seating, access to the fashion show, a pajama spa party, the beauty and bloggers lounge. Also a sway bag which you will receive and much, much more.

The second option is the $75.00 one day pass to have access to the workshops, the runway shopping area,  the beauty and bloggers lounge. Along you will be given a  sway bag with the option to attend the  fronista mingle party great for networking and business ventures.

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Some of the events include:

  • bloggers panel and discussion featuring kisforkinky.com , thirstyroots.com, and moptopmaven.com
  • Naturally me media media preview
  • How to create your own natural products at home with Ashely Robertson
  • Why you should go Natural Facts Vs the myths
  • Fashion and natural hair show
  • And Much, Much More!

To get the full scoop on what the whole three day event will feature click here.

Anyhow I hope to see you there, I am hoping to make my plans as soon as possible!

To find out more about Fro Fashion Week Click Here.



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Funky Looking: Eco Friendly Handbags!

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Get a dose of these funky looking handbags by through Nimli, they offer a lot of spunk, appeal and sophistication to any occasion. I thought I would share these here because I could not pass up how cool some of these handbags were made to look vintage. I really dig vintage handbags and having them Eco friendly, is a plus!

Nimli offers a great variety of unique looking handbags and green hobo totes for just anybody. I love down to earth looks that give me a laid back sophistication, and adds just a touch of deliciousness to any style.

Check out some of the green handbags below and let me know what you think, not to mention how affordable they are.

Urthbags : Super unique shoulder handbag made from recycled magazines.

The Outfit Recycling  Tote: Trendy organic cotton canvas tote.

Mar Y Sol Guadeloupe Raffia Flower Tote : Features a bold flower and beautiful carved wood handles.

Urthbags Alexis: This unique eco-chic coin purse is made from recycled juice boxes

These  unique vintage looking handbags are sure to be a great addition to any wardrobe!

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Sassy Sunday – Eco Friendly Clothing

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Here are some of my my latest finds in cool Eco-friendly clothing that’s hot and cool looking to wear. I have not had a chance yet to do the post for Saturday, so i decided to do one today.  I love wearing clothes and I love finding comfortable, cool wearable clothes with out the lack in style.

So just stay tuned because there will be lots more posts of funky looking Eco  fashion I find around the web.

The first thing I found was this cool looking Cmarchuska Leslie Dress -  The Leslie Dress is a sophisticated hooded wrap dress made of a sustainable blend of 92% bamboo viscose and 8% spandex. Made with care in New York’s Garment District, USA.  This one dress represents cool and airy and which gives the feel of comfortable sensuality.  For only $120.00 I  thought the price was pretty reasonable.

The Next Thing I found was this neat little Black Nixie dress by

A halterneck dress with side pockets and a sash belt. Made from organic cotton voile, rayon voile from bamboo and with an organic cotton voile lining.  You can find this dress Here!   Black Nixie Dress

Kick up your heels in this seasons must have boots. Velvet upper with fabric mesh lining for breath-ability, comfort and support. German rubber out-sole. Heel height is 2 inches.  Check them out here!

The Boho Chic Balloon Bag is the hottest hemp fashion bag you’ll find. Elegant rubberwood handles, adjustable and removable shoulder strap and inside recycled zippers.

These unique earrings feature three vintage clasp and chains hanging from a single chain. All materials are vintage and found from second hand sources or reworked costume jewelry. This makes each piece truly one of a kind.

Check them out Here!

P.S.  I thought these were all pretty hip and really sheik – what do you think?

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Bright Young Things – Finding Hidden Gems

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I wanted to share with you guys some really cool Eco fashion that is really changing the way that company’s and people are thinking about how to shop and when to shop. Bright young things is a new company created by Eliza Starbucks. In a hope to change the way that we as a society shop for our clothing and how we dress.

We live in a world where there is so much stuff, so much everything and with so much recession going on at the moment.  Many are without jobs and looking for different ways to stay fresh and reuse things that they already have. Eliza Starbucks comes in and fills that need by letting us know that we can still look fly by using thing we already have, by shopping at thrift stores and resale shops instead of letting things go to waste. With just a little bit of creativity and some fore thought on sustainability we would be able to conserve not only our things but help the environment at the same time.

Green Fashion is becoming more mainstream with many people wanting a way to save our planet,  fashion is one of the first things that we need to think about. Because we have to have clothes to wear and we all want to look nice. But not everyone can afford high fashion or even afford to shop  all time. That is where Eliza comes in .

She states that Sustainable fashion uses what already exists: Recycled clothing from secondhand stores, vintage collections, or nabbed gems from your mother’s closet. This kind of DIY-treasure hunting isn’t exactly helping to boost our economy, but it is birthing a new fashion scene. ~ youngbrightthings

Eliza Starbucks Is truly one of those ones that is changing things when it comes to fashion by making items out of sustainable fabric, but by re-using what we already have and re-creating it into something new and helping us re-find hidden gems in our own local neighborhood!

Truly helping us re-think how we shop!

Check out this video of one of her fashion Shows at the Recent Nolca Fashion Show! Nolca is a company that presents fashion shows from independent designers, green fashion and those around the world.

Here is another video showing a couple more new collections at Nolcha Fashion Week.

Featuring Vella Mode! – Awesome Custom jewelry that is very Sustainable.


Adha Zelma Jewelry - Featuring A new way to Do Fashion!

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Truly these are some awesome hidden Gems!

P.S. What do you think of Eco Fashion and the whole idea of it all, I would love to hear your thoughts.

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Pastry shoes by Vanessa and Angela Simmons

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As we all know the daughters of rap mogul Ron from Ron’s house, has been living it up big in the music world for quite some time now, over a couple of decades. Now he has a wonderful family and his two daughters are stretching their wings and doing it big with their line of kicks called Pastry Shoes.

Shop LovePastry.com!

Pastry shoes by Vanessa and Angela Simmons have their own appeal of childish charm with an allure of sex appeal and glam. There is for sure something for everyone, with all the mixture of color combination there should be no fear of boredom with these funky shoes.

Bringing the street to the fashion runway in the form of shoes these two young divas are changing the landscape when it comes to young black women in the fashion industry. They are bringing the spunk and the pzazz with all that good stuff.

I have posted a video here for you guys to look at of the new line of pastry shoes that just came out but don’t worry pastry shoes are affordable just like they are cute, and not they just don’t have kicks to wear but they have their own line of pumps to go with.

If you want to check out all the pastry shoes on sale the click here!

Otherwise checkout the Video below to get a feel to what I am talking about. I’m sure you will not be disappointed.

Looking for some savings on Pastry Shoes Get 10% off your next order of Pastry sweet, chic and unique footwear and apparel for girls. Enter Coupon Code: PASTRY-SHOES-AFF.

P.S. Don’t Forget to Check out the My Whitney Port Inspired Look For less!

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Out and About Whitney Port Inspired Look!

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Are you searching for the next hot look to wear out on town, and would really like to look glamed up but not overly done. Or maybe you are just looking for a chic style that you could wear during these hot summer days to keep you cool and free. While at the same time maybe you would just like to amp up your summer wardrobe with some piping hot edgy shoes. I know I am, this summer.

This summer my husband and I are doing a lot of renovations to the home and filling up some the rooms with some new furniture and some funky looking art work. We have two totally different styles, so this has been a long time coming.

Anyhow, I ran across this look that is so hip that I had to find a way to re-create it here. Some the looks that I will post here will be in the expensive range however, my goal is to try to re-create that look with cheaper knock off looks here most of the time.

The First look is what I call the Flirty Girly Look!

This look is nothing more than a White T-shirt top and flirty Cool Summer mini skirt  either color some nice chunky heels and a high wasted belt to clinch around the waist. To top it all off you can add a nice clutch to go with.

I saw Whitney Port with this look and the whole look she created is well over a 1,000 dollars and to be honest that is something I do not think I would spend on a whole outfit with 4 boys and all.  Anyhow  the look that Whitney put together is here.

Click here to check out the outfit!

But If you are looking to splurge a  little then  you can get  the shirt that Whitney is wearing a White Shirt Top by designer LNA for about $95.00  right here!

Add this skirt from  DKNY A BLACK MINI JEAN  for only $55.00 Bucks compared to the one that whitey is wearing  for $495  then top it all off with some Baby phat pile killer chunks or some killer heels and you got a day to evening to look automatically!

These Baby Phat Pumps come with a Peep toe silhouette with scalloped collar. ; Soft suede upper. ; Metallic leather straps wrap around and embellish vamp and heel. ; Logo buckles with hidden gores behind them provide added comfort with every step. 

You might even want to add some  accessories like this  Dark Crystal 9 Row Bracelet For $120.00

This look is sure to give you the Chic Inspired that you are craving for on a hot sunny day or a cool on a cool summer night for sure!