Memo 239: I'll Take The Cold Shoulder With A Side Of Ruffle

To: All

From: Me

Date: May 23, 2016

Subject: Giving Them The Cold Shoulder For Spring 2016

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Photography: The Werk! Place

Memo 203: The (Global) Grind Is Sold Separately

To: All

From: Me

Date: October 8, 2015

Subject: BTS Photos of the Global Grind Interview

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It costs you nothing to dream but it may cost you almost everything to pursue it. At some point, you will have to make the decision on how you're going to proceed with your life. Will you be just a dreamer or will you be a dream chaser? Choose wisely.

And while you're choosing, you may as well do it wearing a gold cape! I mean if you're going to go out into the world and be amazing, you may as well dress the part! When I showed up for this Global Grind Interview, the Senior Marketing Director of Interactive One made the comment that I showed up looking like a Super Woman. Well, I mean, dress for the job you want or nah?

Check out the full Global Grind interview here or on my You Tube Channel here.

Photography by: Tyson Adams

Website: www.newhydemedia.com

Instagram: @djtyadams

Check out the rest of the look and some behind the scenes action by clicking "More Werk!".

Before you proceed there's a special announcement:

Mixed Media: 3rd Blogiversary Celebration!

• The Werk! Place is turning three in a little over two weeks! Of course, there's a celebration. 
• Join me on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at the Roosevelt Lofts Rooftop Lounge starting at 6PM. You all know how I feel about a rooftop!
• RSVP at twpturns3.splashthat.com to reserve your spot. A minimum donation of $5 is required with your RSVP and 100% of the proceeds are going to Girls With Gifts, Inc., a community service organization geared towards empowering young women to develop and use their gifts to contribute to society. 
• Of course, a rooftop situation is not complete without some fresh beats, a little bubbly and some light refreshments. 
• For partnership opportunities, please contact tiffany@the-werk-place.com.

Memo 186: The Wild Wild West

To: All

From: Me

Date: June 4, 2015

Subject: Western Vibes

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Yup, I definitely live in the west in the middle of a desert. Real life story. If you would have told me 10 years ago that I would be living in Arizona, I may have cackled directly in your face! Literally, there's a saloon a few miles away from my house. A. Saloon. 

Isn't life and where it takes you absolutely absurd?! Yes, it is but on the look...

So, apparently, the 70s called and they wanted to make a reappearance in 2015. I answered and welcomed them back with open arms. Re-introducing 70's Desert Chic. 

HAPPENING THIS SUNDAY!!!!

Maxed Out! Event in Chandler, AZ

• Have you gotten your ticket for Maxed Out? For event details and ticket information, visit: welldressedphx.eventbrite.com.

• Join myself, Life Style and Natural Hair YouTube sensations Ambrosia Marlborough (@brosiaaa) and pRoy (@askProy) at "Maxed Out!" on Sunday, June 7th at The Living Room in Chandler, AZ. Come show off in your favorite maxi dresses!

Photography by: Dorrell Edwards

Website: Always Timeless Productions

Instagram: @alwaystimeless

Get the Look:

H&M Trench Cape - Similar here and here

H&M Top - Similar here

Zara Skirt - No Longer Available

Jeffrey Campbell Gladiator Sandals - Sold here and here

Indalo Sling Bag - Sold here

Ecote  Panama Hat - Similar here

Memo 180: The Braai-ght Side of Things

To: All

From: Me

Date: April 17, 2015

Subject: Chaf Pozi and N'em

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No visit to Johannesburg is done right without a proper Braai. We stopped over at Chaf Pozi (on a slow day) in Soweto and got our entire life. Lucky for us, this didn't take hours upon hours. See, you first have to choose your meat (kind of like at a butcher shop) and then they put it on the braai (better known as the barbecue). If it's busy this can take up to 6 hours to get your food. Six. It's worth it though. You just have to plan accordingly.

What's a Braai without the perfect summertime relaxed and casual look. We were doing a lot of touristy things and I wanted to make sure that I was comfortable for the occasion. I lasted the entire day in these Jeffrey Campbell Gladiators (my designated shoes for the week), H&M Seersucker Shorts and Tory Burch Tunic.

And of course the Bo Derek inspired cornrows were the perfect icing to this look. I forgot how low maintenance braids can be. Who doesn't appreciate a get up and go hairstyle. Just pray for my edges. Amen.

The South Africa Travel Clique in front of the Orland Towers. They were used to supply power to the surrounding suburbs and caused a great deal of pollution in Soweto who was not able to actually benefit from the power supplied by the towers. Now the towers are used as a landmark and for bungee jumping.

Get the look:

Tory Burch Tunic - Similar here, here and here

H&M Seersucker Shorts - Similar here and here

Michael Kors Belt Bag - Similar here

Halston Heritage Hobo Bag - Similar here

Jeffrey Campbell Gladiator Sandals - Sold here

ASOS Necklace - No Longer Available

Memo 179: Paris Is Always a Good Idea

To: All

From: Me

Date: April 15, 2015

Subject: The Layover Visit

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11 Hour Layover in Paris? Why not.

Note to self: Check the weather, first. Again, CHECK THE WEATHER. Where I was coming from (Arizona) and where I was going (Johannesburg, South Africa) the weather was perfection featuring sunshine with temps in 70s and 80s. However, my dear sweet Paris was on it's own program with 50 degrees accompanied by temperamental and sporadic gusts of wind. Why Jesus?

Sipping on expresso at La Coincidence

But the show must go on. For the first stop, we went to meet my friend at her beau's restaurants, La Coincidence at 15 Rue Mesnil. Who am I?! I have a friend who with a boo that owns a restaurant in Paris #WhatIsMyLifeAbout.

My friend with the boo who owns the restaurant. I like to capture the more candid moments #ShesProbablyGoingToKillMe 

The next stop was to Colette Paris. I don't shop here, I just dream, wish, hope and pray here. I call it the Urban Outfitters elevated to the 2nd power. I visit Colette to window show and toss pennies into the air and make wishes upon my favorite pieces. 

The Mannequin Parade at Colette

These shoes are for the boys but I can get them in my size #JustSaying

Get The Look:

H&M Cargo Jacket - Sold here

Zara Dress - No Longer Available

Ecote Hat - Similar here

Jeffrey Campbell Gladiator Sandals - Sold here and here

Halston Heritage Bag - Similar here

Necklace - Similar here

Cuffs - Similar here