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My Summer Staple

Posted under: [fung'ke] Shopping, beauty

During the Summer season my main staple pieces when it comes to clothing is a jean skirt, a t-shirt and a pair of flip-flops. I think I own about 20 different types of jean skirts. From the vintage frayed bottoms to the short mini skirts that are not suitable for bending over in.

My graphic t-shirt collection is forever expanding, I must have about 30+ vintage t-shirts. From my pink Assata Shakur baby-tee, to my practically worn out Jimi Hendrix t-shirt; it’s always hard to figure out which one is my favorite.

Well, that was until recently.

One of the many things I’m proud of when it comes to myself is my commitment to remaining “Natural”. The creamy crack (relaxers) has not touched my hair in about 15 years. The bigger my hair is, the more I like it. Right now, I like to refer to it as my mane, because it’s wild, curly, and definitely fits my Leo personality. So when I came across the Goddess Zuri website, I immediately fell in love with the t-shirts!

This Naugh-Tee definitely fits me to a “T” (pun intended):

Goddess Zuri was designed so women could celebrate their natural beauty, in funky, edgy t-shirts that exude personality. There’s definitely a t-shirt to fit just about every type of personality!

Another one of my favorites is:

For all of the women out there with “BIG ONES”, this Naugh-Tee should be right up your alley:

For more information and to order your Goddess Zuri T-shirt, visit http://www.goddesszuri.com/!

Walking Christmas Trees!

Posted under: beauty, women

I think people around this time of the season take the phrase, “Deck The Halls”, a little too seriously!

This past Saturday my sisters & I decided to head out to mall to do some shopping. I swear, it was the worst idea that we’ve ever had. The crowds, the screaming kids, the smells, it was way too much for me to handle. Even the food court lines were ridiculous. The only line that had a reasonable wait was the hot-dog stand! God knows I hate anything wrapped in casing, i.e, hot-dogs or sausages, but at that point I was on the verge of passing out, so a monkey will eat pepper when they’re hungry.

While we were standing in line I couldn’t help but to people watch. There were a few times, when all I could do was shake my head in pity and tried my hardest to fight back the laughter.

Someone please answer me this…..

Why are women nowadays walking Christmas trees? I can’t count how many over accessorized women I noticed at the mall.

Big dangling earrings, big bangle bracelets, big furry boots, big furry coats!

What happened to the idea that LESS IS MORE?

When I walk past you, I shouldn’t hear your jewelry still making noise.

You shouldn’t set off the store’s theft sensors every time you walk in & out!

Some of the women I saw make Mr. T and Tammy Faye Baker look like Plain Janes!

Here’s a hint before you leave your house. If you think you resemble the Christmas Tree that’s in your living room, then you might want to go back in and take off some of the jewelry!

Remember, less is more!

Shop Til You Drop or Go Broke!

Posted under: [fung'ke] Shopping

There was once a time when I considered myself a compulsive shopper. My habit was definitely enabled by living right across the street from a huge Mall. Sure, it was a selling point when I bought my house, but I kept telling myself that I refuse to become a victim. Every time I looked out my window, there it was, Columbia Mall. I felt like ‘Pookie’, Chris Rock’s crack head character in New Jack City, “The sh*t keeps calling me, man. It just keeps calling me”.

At one point, I was at the mall at least 4xs a week. My drugs, I mean stores of choice typically ranged from Banana Republic, Victoria’s Secret, H&M & Macy’s. If there was a sale, I was on it. It wasn’t until my first holiday season at the new house that I realized living across the street from a mall wasn’t all that it cracked up to be.

Can we say, “TRAFFIC NIGHTMARE“???

Needless to say, I hardly ventured out to the mall during that time of year. I stayed clear of it because I couldn’t deal with the parking lot arguments, the screaming kids, the rude teenagers and the slow old people. So I developed an online shopping habit. It’s like trading in one drug for another.

Till this day, you will never find me in a mall. If I can’t find it online, then there’s no need for me to buy it. The only shopping I’ll venture out to do is an occasional weekend excursion back to NYC to visit a few of my favorite shops in the East Village or Meat Packing district. You will not find me in a mall.

My Black Friday was spent recuperating from family members, not standing outside of Walmart at 4am waiting for the doors to open, just so people can bum-rush and try to grab one of the 7 computers that they were selling for $300, only to realize in a couple of months that they purchased something to the equivalent of a scientific calculator.

This is why I stay away from the mall during the holiday season!

For those of you out there who have developed a online shopping habit, below, I’ve listed a few of the online sales/savings going on this season. Some of them expire pretty soon, so Happy Shopping!

p.s.(I accept gifts!)

Alloy Coupon Code: ALYGIFT (20% off entire order til Dec. 3, 2007)
American Eagle Outfitters Coupon Code: 64152219 (15% off from Nov. 27 - Dec. 11, 2007)
Armani Exchange Coupon Code: STYLE20 ($20 off $100 from ? - ? )
Banana Republic Coupon Code: BRHOLIDAY (20% off from Nov 27 - Dec 24, 2007)
Bare Escentuals Coupon Code: BEFAMILY (20% off from Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, 2007)
Barnes & Noble Coupon Code: T4N3B6W (25% off Single Item on Nov 27 - Dec 10, 2007)
Bath and Bodyworks Coupon Code: VELVET10 ($10 off $30 from Nov. 27 - Dec. 2, 2007)
Bed Bath Store Coupon Code: holiday07 ($15 off $75 from Nov. 28 - Dec. 10, 2007)
BeBe Sport Coupon Code: FAMILY25 (25% off from Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 2007)
CCO - Closeout Catalog Outlet Coupon Code: CC10042 (extra 30% off your most expensive item - ends midnight Tuesday, 12/04/07)
Children’s Place Coupon Code: FFTAHPVAC7 (30% off from Dec. 2 & Dec. 3, 2007)
Cloud Veil Coupon Code: 7LJ400 (45% off from ? - ? )
Crazy8 Coupon Code: C8ONLINE (20% off from Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 2007)
Designer Linens Outlet Coupon Code: FRIENDS77 (50% off from Nov 27 - Dec 3, 2007)
Disney Store Coupon Code: HOLIDAY25 (25% off from Nov 27 - Dec 2, 2007)
***Eastbay Coupon Code: EMEB72GC (20% off Giftcards from Nov 17 - Dec 20, 2007)
GameStop Coupon Code: AFF25 (25% off Used Games from ? - ? )
Golf Smith Coupon Code: FFD07 (UP TO 30% off from Nov. 28 - Dec. 4, 2007)
Exclusions, here’s the original post Guess Factory Stores Coupon Code: FNF30F (30% off from Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 2007)
Hasbro Toy Shop Coupon Code: FRIENDS20 (20% off from Dec 2 - Dec. 9, 2007)
Illuminations Coupon Code: 999201329 (20% off from Nov. 27 - Nov. 30, 2007)
J. Jill Coupon Code: FFNV25 (25% off on Nov 27 - Dec 2, 2007)
JC Penny Coupon Code: CHAMPION (20% off from Dec. 9, 2007)
Joann.com Coupon Code: NOVA740 (40% off 1 Regularly-Priced Item from Nov. 28 - Nov. 30, 2007)
Levis Store Coupon Code: LOJVWYJ9 (20% off $75 from Nov 30 - Dec 2, 2007)
Limited Too Just click link for savings (25% off from Nov 27 - Dec 9, 2007)
Linen & Things Coupon Code: 223823997733 (20% off from Nov 30 - Dec 31, 2007)
Liz Claiborne Coupon Code: FRIEND40 (40% off from Nov. 30 - Dec. 3, 2007)
Macy’s Coupon Code: MACYSFRIEND or MACYSFF or CFF117 (20% off from Nov 28 - Dec 03, 2007)
MetroStyle Coupon Code: MSTYLE50 (50% off Single Item from Nov. 28 - Dec. 31, 2007)
New York & Company Coupon Code: 9897 ($30 off $75 from Nov 27 - Dec 3, 2007)
Nike Coupon Code: 2PCTH7A (20% off $125 from Nov 27 - Dec 24, 2007)
***Overstock Coupon Code: 73989 (10% off $45 from ? - ? )
***Ralph Lauren Coupon Code: HOL2007 (30% off 11/10 - 12/10)
Red Envelope Coupon Code: AMX25WISH ($50 off $200 from ? - ? )
restaurant.com Coupon Code: THANKS (60% off from Nov. 28 - Nov. 30, 2007)
Sephora Coupon Code: FF2007 (20% off from Nov. 28 - Dec 31, 2007)
***Sharper Image Just cick link for savings ($10 off $100 from Nov 27 - Jan 31, 2008)
Snap Fish Coupon Code: FRIENDS07 (25% off on Nov 27 - Dec 25, 2007)
Speedo Coupon Code: FRIENDS4 (25% off on Nov 27 - Nov 30, 2007) r />Sports Authority Coupon Code: TSASAVE25 (25% off on 11/29-12/2)
Timberland Coupon Code: 3421273 (40% off from Nov 30 - Dec 2, 2007)
Toys ‘r’ us Coupon Code: TRUFRIENDFAMILY (15% off $150 from Nov 27 - Dec 1, 2007)
Ulta Coupon Code: 84447 (20% off Single Item from Nov 27 - Dec 1, 2007)
Victoria’s Secret Coupon Code: FA78113 or FA78449 ($15 off $100, $30 off $150, $75 off $250, & $150 off $500 from Nov. 28 - Dec. 20, 2007)
Victoria’s Secret Coupon Code: WARM25 (25% off Single Sweater from Nov. 28 - Dec. 1, 2007)
Warner Bros Coupon Code: HGFFWB (20% off from Nov 27 - Nov 30, 2007 )
WinkFlash Coupon Code: G3F8E7W4 (40% off from Nov 28 - Dec 15, 2007 )
Yankee Candle

Just cick link for savings ($10 off $25 from Nov 27 - Dec. 22, 2007)

PRINTABLE INSTORE COUPONS—For those who must venture to the actual stores

Barnes & Noble (10% off on Nov 27 - Dec 3, 2007)
Bath and Bodyworks ($10 off $30 from Nov. 27 - Dec. 1, 2007)
BeBe Sport (25% off from Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 2007)
BestBuy ($20 off $175 from Nov. 27 - Dec. 1, 2007)
Borders or Waldenbooks (20% off from Nov 27 - Dec 6, 2007)
Crazy8/Gymboree (20% off from Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 2007)
Foot Locker (30% up to $100 or 30% + 10% over $100 from Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 2007)
Champs (30% up to $100 or 30% + 10% over $100 from Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 2007)
FootAction (30% up to $100 or 30% + 10% over $100 from Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 2007)
Gordmans (20% off Single Item from Nov 27 - Dec 9, 2007)
Guess Factory Stores (30% off from Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 2007)
H&M (25% off from Dec. 7 - Dec. 9, 2007)
J. Jill (25% off from Nov 27 - Dec 2, 2007)
JC Penny (20% off on Dec. 9, 2007)
Kirklands (25% off Single Item from Nov 27 - Dec 31, 2007)
The Limited ($30 off $100 from Nov 26 - Dec 2, 2007)
Limited Too (25% off from Nov 27 - Dec 9, 2007)
Linen & Things (20% off from Nov. 27 - Dec. 31, 2007)
Loehmanns (15% off Reduced Item & 20% off Clearance Item from Nov 27 - Dec 31, 2007)
Lord & Taylor (15% off from Nov. 9 - Dec. 24, 2007)
Macy’s (pdf)(20% off from Nov 28 - Dec 03, 2007)
New York & Company ($30 off $75 from Nov 27 - Dec 3, 2007)Niketown, Nike Women, Nike Outlet -
Front / Back 30% off 11/29 - 12/2 YMMV
oshKosh ($10 off $50 from Nov 26 - Dec 11, 2007)
Radio Shack (Various Deals Dec 1, 2007 from 7am - 9am)
Sharper Image ($10 off $100 from Nov 27 - Jan 31, 2008)
Staples (12% off from Dec. 2 - Dec. 8, 2007)
Ulta (20% off Single Item from Nov 27 - Dec 1, 2007)
Yankee Candle ($10 off $25 from Nov 27 - Dec. 22, 2007)