Veteran’s Day!

By The Awkward Artist on November 10, 2015November 10, 2015

I am a Veteran, and a Veteran is someone, who at one point in their life, wrote a blank check payable to the United States of America for an amount up to, and including, their life. Regardless of personal political views. It is an honor to serve one’s country, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer remember that fact.

This passage becomes the status for so many of us on the 11th of November. Men and women that volunteered to serve and protect the United States of America. I am proud to call them brothers and sisters in arms. I am proud to have served!

The Rock House Negril

By The Awkward Artist on November 4, 2015November 23, 2015

This is a late post but I am really missing the beauty of @rockhousenegril. Negril is one of the most magical places on earth and@rockhousehotel is the best places I’ve ever been JD’s down. The staff is welcoming and warm and the food superb! The cottages and villas were perfect and they handled a big group with no problems at all. I can’t wait to go back and visit!

The wonderful hibiscus flowers that I wore in my hair.

Boot scootin’

By The Awkward Artist on October 21, 2015October 21, 2015

I spent the evening tracking down boots. I have them everywhere under beds, in the storage cubby and stuffed in closets but it’s Fall time to start wearing them! First up….the soft, chocolate brown @Frye Melissa Button that I bought from Poshmark. Who makes your favorite pair?

Fall Lip Love

By The Awkward Artist on October 21, 2015October 21, 2015

The changing seasons remind me to hydrate. I love plum and berry stained lips. I bring the popping reds out but I do not forget to hydrate. I can not walk past an Urban Outfitters without ducking in to grab a handful of luscious thick lip balms for fall. Here are a few of my latest finds. Butter Lippy has a beautiful color that I go to year after year and I wanted to include that in this blog post….you can’t go wrong with a Lippy. I included a shot of me wearing so you can see that it is fun and go with color…hair and skin lol!

This Chubby Chap I found in A.C. Moore the arts and crafts chain store. I never knew there were so many fun things there. I will poke my head in there more often.

And finally my personal fave and first time purchase the Blossom scented lip gloss! It reminds me of high school, juicy without being tacky. So much fun to where and the packaging is adorable. Three little flowers and a sweet lychee scent make this a pocket favorite.

Do you have any fall favorites? Leave a comment and I will check it out.

Frye Musings

By The Awkward Artist on August 3, 2015October 19, 2015

So I have been ‘poshing’ a lot this week and I swear it is going to be the death of me. Fall is coming and I am dreaming of sleek jean and boot combos. My favorite brand of shoes and boots is Frye and I have them in many colors, heights and textures. They make me extremely even weirdly happy lol! What is your favorite boot and how do you wear it? I normally hit up Pinterest when I want to style a new pair of boots they are always spot on. Here are a few of my favs…..

This pair I plan to wear with soft jeans, a GAP tee and a beautiful chocolate brown Coach scarf with lot dangly earrings and flowing locs. The piece de resistance will be my sexy chocolate leather Coach tote that I have carried for years that still gets compliments everywhere I go.

For this pair I have to find boot socks so that I can rock these boots with shorts and a sweater in the beginning of the season. I can also see these being a Sunday go-to Farmer’s Market staple with leggings and a long soft sweatshirt. I also have an old distressed authentic biker jacket that I picked up years ago for $30…A soft tshirt and jeggings makes this the perfect walkabout the neighborhood jacket when the evenings turn crisp.

The Veronica Leather Combat boot is next on my Poshmark list….I lived in combat boots during my Army years and I am still attached to that comfortable, supportive style. This Frye boot is right up my alley and will work great when I am feeling in a distressed denim mood.

Here is a pair that slipped through my fingers. I own this pair of Frye shoes in a lemony yellow, dusky rose pink and a tan pair. Found these on Poshmark but had trouble getting them from the seller but I will not give up these babies need to join her sisters in my closet. I have lots of outfits in mind for this pair. Wish me luck!

Check out Poshmark if you are like me and don’t have the time or patience to break in new boots or shoes. Check out my Posh page…sz 10s are hard to come by https://poshmark.com/closet/tonimc70 The prices really can’t be beat and the customer service is top notch. Don’t take my word for it…check it out yourself ;-)!

Fun photos!

By The Awkward Artist on July 23, 2015July 23, 2015

Living in Baltimore is a feast for the eyes. I love taking photos of objects that draw your eye and make you cock your head to the side. So I am going to share a few pics and I hope they are as beautiful to you as they are to me. Most of the photos were taken in neighborhood spots strolling through Canton and Fells Point.

Loving the Library of Congress….and shopping!

By The Awkward Artist on July 20, 2015July 20, 2015

I went on an amazing trip to the Library of Congress with my summer grad class. The library is gorgeous and of course I took a ton of pics some that I will share below. But I have a shopper’s brain so I wanted to see the gift shop. I love infinity scarves and love poetry. I discovered the Poetry Infinity scarf on Etsy a few years ago and knew I would eventually own one. Well the lovely Library had The Romeo and Juliet style and the Jane Eyre style so I bought both of them lol!

I am going to enjoy them once this heat wave is over.

Update on Live Love Boutique-Etsy

By The Awkward Artist on July 15, 2015July 15, 2015

I received my earrings from my Loyola classmate Noel B. today and I am in love with them. The colors pop and sparkle. They were affordable and the discount code works type in EVERYDAY for 15% off of your order. #weRreal

Live Love Boutique-Etsy

By The Awkward Artist on July 12, 2015July 12, 2015

I feel so fortunate to meet people who do amazing fun things. During my Master’s residency summer course. I met a classmate Noel B. who runs her own Etsy store! I was so excited to look at her page and loved EVERYTHING! I was not disappointed at all. Delicate handmade glass earrings, layered necklaces and beaded bracelets that go with every outfit any occasion you can think of…perfect for summer! Affordable enough to buy a pair for every girl in your crew. I can see myself wearing these earrings with a short natural haircut. You can chose from a variety of styles and colors. Noel’s site also gives back for every purchase she donates $1 to the Alzheimer’s Association. If you want to own a pair for yourself or buy a pair for a friend take advantage of this gift from Noel B. Use the code EVERYDAY and receive 15% off just for being a friend of mine. Love Ya! Well I am obsessed with pretty jewelry and if you are too go visit her site. https://www.etsy.com/shop/liveloveboutique?page=5

Summer Lip Love!

By The Awkward Artist on June 29, 2015June 29, 2015

Summer is finally here and out comes the sandals and maxi dresses. However, I have a new obsession….LIMECRIME!!!! Currently on sale on https://www.limecrime.com/lips/ for $10 dollars. I had to get just one more. Love the popping colors and matte look. This amazing matte lipstick goes on wet and dries to a delicious, saturated matte that doesn’t budge until you wash it off. I bought two from Amazon.com and they arrived the next day. I have never been happier with a lipstick and fully intend to buy other colors. Cruelty-free and vegan and very addictive. I decide to feature a photo of two of my friends wearing my favs….Here is Michelle wearing Red Velvet…funny thing she is the lady that introduced me to Limecrime…it looked so amazing on her and lasted through a meal and drinking beverages….she is on trend and I love it! She turned the tables on me and took a photo of my wearing Pink Velvet and I love it even more!