Anna Corbitt, Anna Gehle, Gabby Thorpe

Prom season is upon us,  and who knew that it would come so soon.  All of our hard work paid off this past weekend for our Goodwill collaboration project – Prom Remixed.  We chose 3 lovely high school girls from an essay contest we had in January.  Goodwill donated 3 dresses that we had designer Daphania Adams “Remix” and customize to fit the girl’s style.

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Step 1: Our winners, Anna Corbitt, Gabby Thorpe & Anna Gehle met with Daphania to get measured and give us their pics that inspired the dresses they were looking for.

Meeting With Designer Daphania Adams

Gabby's Dress Inspiration

Anna G's Dress Inspiration

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Step 2: I visited Goodwill stores in the area to find dresses that best matched the girl’s styles, color choices & fabric requests.  Here’s what I found:

Anna C's Dress - Before

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Step 3: The girls were re-fitted & Daphania REMIXED the dresses.

Step 4: Not only did these lovely ladies win a dress they also won a hair & makeup session for that day.

Here are their inspiration pics:

Hair & Makeup Inspiration

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Step 5: PROM

A BIG THANKS to 3 of my favorite people for volunteering their time to do hair, makeup & take pics of these 3 lovely ladies.

A special THANKS to Daphania Adams for doing a wonderful job on the dresses.

Hair by Kathleen Lloyd

Makeup by Beth Corbley

Photos by Leah Roth

See for yourself…

Anna C's Dress - After 1

Anna C's Dress - After 2

Gabby's Dress - After 1

Gabby's Dress - After 2

Anna G's Dress - After 1

Anna G's Dress - After 2

Anna G's Dress - After 3

And last but not least, THE BIGGEST THANKS to Elaine Marshall & Goodwill of North Georgia for making this all happen.  This was the first time either of us had done something like this but we made it happen(and learned a whole lot in the process).

Thanks Again to everyone who helped us make this happen – Kathleen Lloyd, Beth Corbley, Leah Roth, Daphania Adams!!!!

Can’t wait to do it again next year…..

One of my FAVORITE people, Kathleen Lloyd, is participating in the St. Baldricks charity event for the eighth time this week;  in the past, she ‘s been behind the chair shaving heads, but this year she’ll be shedding her lovely  locks for this very worth cause.

The St. Baldrick’s Foundation raises money for childhood cancer research.  By working closely with leading pediatric oncologists, they determine the most promising research to fund and create funding priorities to make the greatest impact for children with cancer.

Kathleen is sponsoring 4 year old Danny F. whose journey through Childhood Cancer started when he was only 27 months old, when he was diagnosed with T-cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma.

In addition to her shaving her very long hair, she also has a goal to raise $5000 and she is only a few hundred bucks away.

Click HERE to learn more or to donate!!!

Danny

Come out Thursday night to support Kate and the many other courageous people go bald for the even-more-courageous youngsters who are fighting for their lives.

St. Baldricks Atlanta

Thursday, March 14th – 6p

Ri Ra Irish Pub

1080 Peachtree St NE (At Crescent & 12th)

Here’s a few candid shots from the Starlight Oscar Party.  Great times!!!

More info on the winners and the designers coming soon….

If there were a nomination for Best 2013 Oscar Party In Atlanta we would definitely be in the running.  Please join us for the Academy Award show on 2/24.  There’s gonna be popcorn, champagne, red carpet, music and lots of fun.

RSVP now at XXX@The2econdFloor.com

Everyone should be here!!!  I had a blast last year and this year is bound to be even better.

The Third Annual Glitter & Fur party at Takorea

Tis the night to wear your most Glitter & Fur inspired looks. Feathers and sequins are always acceptable.

Ms. Sarah Blackman (Sarah B) will be announcing the top 12 contestants of Sing for your Life at 11pm

DJ Shane V
Doors open at 9pm

$5 before midnight / $10 after

Warby Parker has been touring the nation(9 cities in 6 months) to bring their showroom experience to life.

And guess where, they’ll be for the next few days?  ATL Shawty!!

If you’re a fan of affordable and stylish eyewear, you’ll love Warby Parker.  And not only that, for every pair you buy, a free pair of glasses are given to someone in need.

The Class Trip bus is open in Atlanta Station again today, and will be parked at W. District Ave. and 19th through Sunday. It will be closing at 4:30pm today to move over to the Goat Farm for their party this evening! Otherwise, it will be open from 11am-7pm through Saturday, and will be closing at 5pm on Sunday to head home for the holidays.

Check ‘em out before they’re gone!!!

Our friends of Bedlam Presents are about to turn Atlanta out with their big singing competition in 2013.  Sing For Your Life is a 12 week long competition that will pair local singers with live musicians to bring you a show you won’t soon forget.  Singers and vocalists of all types are welcome.

Here’s the Details…..

Winner Receives:

-Cash prize

-Studio time to record original music

-Professional photo shoot

-Magazine cover/editorial

-Custom art work/design for single cover

-Original Single Release

-Bookings for live performances

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The competition will be held on Thursday evenings at the Jungle in Atlanta, Georgia.

If chosen, you must be available on Thursday evenings beginning on Thursday, January 10th, 2013.

In addition, rehearsals will be held on Sundays so participants must be available for a rehearsal time slot on Sundays as well.

Deadline for Submissions:  December 8th, 2013

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Steps for auditioning:

1) Submit a video of you singing to SingForYourLifeCompetition@gmail.com. This can be acapella, with accompaniment, or with a track.

2) Wait for confirmation that the video has been received and uploaded to youtube. To promote your submission and to see other contestants visit: www.youtube.com/SingForYourLifeATL.

3) If selected you will be invited to the live audition on December 13th at The Jungle.

4) At the live auditions 12 finalists will be chosen to compete in Sing For Your Life.

Deadline for Submissions:  December 8th, 2013

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“Sing for your Life” is also looking to cast an emcee / hostess for the show. Talent must be comfortable in front of the camera as well as in front of live audiences. Please submit 2 photos as well as links to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc. selected girls will be asked to a live casting on Sunday evening, December 2nd in East Atlanta. Details to be provided via email. Spread the word!

Email: SingforyourLifeCompetition@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/SingForYourLifeATL

YouTube.com/SingforyourLifeATL

Please don’t show up to the theater expecting to see Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, The Last Emperor or even Kill Bill.  The Man With The Iron Fists is a straight up Kung Fu movie, and if you’re a fan of the genre, you’re gonna fucking love it.  It’s the story of a blacksmith who happens to be the only “black” in a little village in China who falls in love with a hooker and plans to run away with her until some local clans began beefing over some gold n shit.  Drama ensues and a lotta Tarantino style, over-the-top blood and murder soon follow.  It was very entertaining and a great first movie for director/star and Wu Tang clan founder RZA.

So…  I’m laying in bed on a random Wednesday morning texting my boss to let him know I won’t be in the office.  “I’ll log on from home…”  #Lies.

A minute later, I get a text message from this gorgeous 20-year old chap I met hanging out a few days ago saying that he’s at work in his salon down the street and that he still has a couple of hours before time to open…invites me to hook up…at the salon.  #AYFKM?

Twenty-three minutes later, the ice is broken and the deed is being done to the rhythm of his moans and heavy breathing.  Ten minutes later, he’s wiping down and I’m gargling, and we make plans to meet again later.

He doesn’t have a car, so I pick him up from work for a burrito and some get-2-know.  Per his story, he manages the salon, as well as another one across town and a photography studio around the corner.  For a second, I wondered why we were dining on my dime, and then I realized that his story must be bullshit.  How’s a single muthafucka with no kids got three jobs and no car?  Shit ain’t that bad!

At this point, I’m thinking about faking a crippling arthritis flare and dropping his broke ass back off at the salon.  I know better than to take up with bullshitters.  There’s no future in it.  No future I would want.  But…I don’t have to be in love with him to do it.  Hell…my body needs this. #RIPNIPPY

We did it that night, and the next morning, and again the next night.  It’s now Friday morning and I’ve just dropped him off at the salon for work.  I’m reaching for my Starbucks when I get a text message from him.  He really likes me and is glad we met.  He can’t wait to see me after work.  I think I like him.  Really.  I mean, I know he’s broke and lies and is full of shit, but…he’s so cute.  And I know he does have a job.  At least he’s trying.  Everybody has to start from somewhere…I mean…right?  #rme

Two hours later, I’m at my desk and I get another text message from him.  He says a week ago, he paid some woman a deposit on a rental property and two days after moving in, he was evicted because she was in arrears.  He has been living in the back room of his salon since then.  He just wanted me to know his situation.  How considerate.  #HOMELESS!

I replied, asking him if he has money for a deposit on a new spot, and he says he’s a few bits shy.  I ask him how much he’s expecting to pay for rent each month.  He says he can pay “about $250.00”…#really?  #rme

I wish him luck and tell him to hit me up later.  #aintnobodygottimefodat!

Six hours later, I’m high and he’s texting me asking where I am, when I’m coming to meet him, and if everything is okay.  I’m not responding.  I’m high and I don’t feel like dealing with this right now.  I’ll call him in the morning.

Two weeks and dozens of unreturned text messages later, he’s now terrorizing my cell phone with more drama than an all-drag-queen-cast of Dream Girls.

Him: Why did you do this to me?!

Him: Why did you let me have feelings for you if you were just gonna leave me in the cold?

Him: I can love you if you just give me a chance!

Him: You want me to think you’re mean like this but I know you not!  I can tell you have  a good heart.

Him: If you ain’t missing me like I’m missin you then you crazy!

So I said: Man…You only knew me for 3 days…

Him: I know it’s not a long time but I felt something.  I could tell there was something there and I know you could too.  Nobody I ever MET is like you.  You just got that something…

Him: WHY WON’T YOU LET ME IN!?!?!?!?!(#dafuk?!  Is this fool the goddamn poltergeist?)

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Now, I’m blocking his number, filing a restraining order, calling a priest to come bless my home, and a voodoo witch doctor to come and seal the entrances against evil spirits.

I mean, I hope he gets it worked out.  I love the homeless, but I don’t wanna make love to the homeless…

I mean…you’d’a done the same thing…right?