Heels and Cliques

The date went well, you danced, you laughed, you smiled, you kissed, you even held hands...and then the night was over and he said those famous four words..." I will call you!" He said it emphatically, irrevocably, soundly, and even passionately. Still, that phone call never came. The first couple of hours you are not worried at all because you spend that time analyzing the date. You go over your conversation, his eyes, those shoulders, that grip from his hand....basically you are doing an inventory of every single action that occurred when he was in your presence. Then you may even spend time romanticizing the next time he will see you. You want to look perfect, you want him to be in awe, you think of what to wear, what to do with your hair, what shoes will make him think you are some sort of sexy goddess....but then wait you realize he hasn't called yet. Humph! Suddenly he is a  jerk, not so smart, cock-eyed, a little on the chubby side, and those hands were full of cal...

It is Friday night and you have a date to get ready for...what to wear? Well, if you are a shoe nut like me...you start with shoes first...then clothes. So why not a pair of sexy heels? Pull out your sexy heels and do the shoe ritual. The trick is you take a nice hot shower, shave those legs, and prance around in the mirror with nothing on but your heels. You get to look at all your assets elevated. Now, if the shoe hurts you can add a little water to expand the shoe and try buttering your foot with some heavy duty lotion or baby oil. You also want to look at the bottom and make sure it is not too slippery so you will not fall. You can scuff the bottom of the shoe up prior to going out- especially if it is a new shoe. Next, you walk back and forth and get a feel for the shoe and what that shoe does to your particular body parts. It is kind of like a little shoe ritual that prepares your fabulous self for the evening in your sexy shoes. Also, do a inventory of your toes. Nothing messes ...

Girlfriends Women have always demonstrated a need for an elevated type of bonding with other women that usually is depicted as a special friendship called- girlfriends. What is a girlfriend though? Your best friend or your closest enemy? Or perhaps a dual functionality of friend and foe? When you find out your secrets have been exposed you may feel perplexed at the role your supposed girlfriend played in the matter. Did she protect your confidence like an armed guard? Or did she splash your infidelities front page like the Enquirer? As an adolescent that girlfriend is the person whom you typically share your deepest and darkest secrets with. All those first crushes, first fibs, first indiscretions...are shared with that girlfriend. It is all so lovely at first as you talk about love, life, and dreams of the future. As you get older your nature of girlfriends change. Love, life, and dreams, have a way of developing their own script despite the images you conjured up. Let's...

During a recent trip to Phipps Plaza I came across some really attractive and unusually tall young ladies standing outside Jeffrey Atlanta. Since it didn't seem likely a coincidence that so many slender and six feet plus ladies were all in the same place at once...I had to ask what's going on? Well, they informed me that they were all auditioning to be in the upcoming fashion show- Jeffrey Cares 2013. It seems next month this event serves as the official kick-off for fall fashion in Atlanta. The event includes a reception, a live auction, and culminates with a runway show. The proceeds all go to help various charities. Susan G. Komen For the Cure - Greater Atlanta Affiliate and the Atlanta Aids Fund (AAF) are the benefiting charities. So while the young ladies are hopeful to become the chosen models; still, there is a great cause being served in the process. This show will also celebrate the 21st anniversary and is surely going to become one of those Atlanta events ...

If you are browsing the Macy's shoe department and you just happen to receive an electronic 20% off discount on your smart phone it might not be a coincidence. It seems thanks to technology our in-store shopping experience is more optimized to where one is able to be tracked within the store.  Smartphone technology uses Wi-Fi to submit signals as you shop throughout the store. This detectable type of shopping is made even easier if you are a customer who has downloaded  an app that invites your moves to become monitored.  This type of shopping is so advanced some cameras are used to monitor customers facial expressions and even determine which aisles are more popular. Jessica Reinhart of Smyrna, Georgia replied, " I don't mind the new technology when shopping. If I happen to get a discount on my phone before I get to the register I would be overjoyed!" Still, her husband Greg said he thinks it all sounds a little creepy.  Read more about how your favor...

There are some days when you need a little retail therapy to help to overcome whatever problems you are experiencing. What is it that is so elusive about shopping and purchasing some new item that enables us to instantly feel better. Better than aspirin, ibuprofen, or any kind of pain killers is the immediate uplift associated with shopping. Does that perfect little summer dress or that irresistible pair of heels really have the power to help you forget that the bathroom flooded again? Or that your boss has irritated the heck out of you again?  Is it the act of perusing the aisles and becoming drawn to that one particular something that you just have to have...that quiets the storm that once raged inside. There is that thrill associated with taking something new into the house, trying that something new on, even the smell of newness is all part of the therapeutic actions of shopping. Then if you happen to have purchased items that were on sale there is an added layer to the thril...

Atlanta is the spot for event, events, and more events. There is definitely something for everyone. The National Black Arts Festival presents the Pan African Film Festival...this is an event that is sure to please those interested in black films. Actually, it is a great chance to take a peek at these type of films before they are released to the public. Make sure not to miss this event. For more information: What - PAN AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL When- 07/20/2013 Where- Southwest Arts Center              915 New Hope Road, SW              Atlanta, Ga 30333 More Info- www.nbaf.org