I always like to describe myself as a traditional-modern woman—you know the type who likes to try the latest recipe, decorate the house, and work the office all while making it look glamorous.
Since I was a little girl, I loved all things glamorous and beautiful. In my little-girl mind, Penny from Good Times was THE "it" girl. I remember at age seven or eight trying to get my hair to look just like Penny’s. You know that style with the little bump and the curls on the side. Chile please!
Sitting in the bathroom, watching my mother do her hair and makeup, was when I became mesmerized by styling. I would look at her and think, “I can’t wait to do that.” While I was watching her, I would study everything she was doing, so I could sneak and try it on myself later. I was about five when I first wore makeup. I didn’t “wear” it really, my mother’s friend put a little blush and lipstick on me. You couldn’t tell me NOTHING. I became a supermodel that day. The only thing that comes close to my obsession with hair is my passion for style and entertaining. To me, style is more than the clothes you wear; it’s about the statement you make without saying a word.
I grew up watching and helping my grandmother and great-grandmother plan events. My grandmother worked several years coordinating and catering weddings. Likewise, no one could pull together a party like my great-grandma Anna Mae. Growing up in that type of environment, I learned the skills needed for entertaining and making great food. It was important to my family that everyone who came to our house was treated with the type of love and attention calling for the finest spread. I entertain like that now by going all out with elaborate themes, food, and swag for my house guests.
I consider myself something of a Martha Stewart type who knows how to work it like Carrie Bradshaw. I love a great shoe with the same passion as a mouthwatering recipe, and do- it-yourself project, so I wrote a blog about it. I hope you love it.
Since I was a little girl, I loved all things glamorous and beautiful. In my little-girl mind, Penny from Good Times was THE "it" girl. I remember at age seven or eight trying to get my hair to look just like Penny’s. You know that style with the little bump and the curls on the side. Chile please!
Sitting in the bathroom, watching my mother do her hair and makeup, was when I became mesmerized by styling. I would look at her and think, “I can’t wait to do that.” While I was watching her, I would study everything she was doing, so I could sneak and try it on myself later. I was about five when I first wore makeup. I didn’t “wear” it really, my mother’s friend put a little blush and lipstick on me. You couldn’t tell me NOTHING. I became a supermodel that day. The only thing that comes close to my obsession with hair is my passion for style and entertaining. To me, style is more than the clothes you wear; it’s about the statement you make without saying a word.
I grew up watching and helping my grandmother and great-grandmother plan events. My grandmother worked several years coordinating and catering weddings. Likewise, no one could pull together a party like my great-grandma Anna Mae. Growing up in that type of environment, I learned the skills needed for entertaining and making great food. It was important to my family that everyone who came to our house was treated with the type of love and attention calling for the finest spread. I entertain like that now by going all out with elaborate themes, food, and swag for my house guests.
I consider myself something of a Martha Stewart type who knows how to work it like Carrie Bradshaw. I love a great shoe with the same passion as a mouthwatering recipe, and do- it-yourself project, so I wrote a blog about it. I hope you love it.
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