Macy's Spring Fashion Event

I think it's safe to say that spring is here!  Macy's at Cumberland Mall in Atlanta wants to help you get your wardrobe together with a fun fashion event this Saturday, April 19 at 2pm. 

Mama Holiday Party Look

Happy New Years Eve!  Who is ready to get their celebration on?  We plan on bringing in the New Year at church tonight.  Something I have always done.  I think I may have went out to party two or three times for NYE.  Just because I'm not going out tonight doesn't mean I haven't been getting my celebration on.  Before Christmas, I headed out to celebrate the holidays with some girl friends.  Instead of just putting on a dress I decided to put on my new "polar bear" coat and a sequin skirt. 

Jennifer Lopez coat, Kohl's (sale) | QMack skirt, Macy's (silver on sale) | Tee, Gap | Necklace, H+M | Gucci clutch | Booties c/o JustFab

#HelpMeClinton Style Tips at Macy's

Are you a fan of What Not to Wear?  I am!  I get excited every time I catch a re-run.  One of the shows stars and cast member of the Chew, Clinton Kelly made his way to Macy's in Atlanta for a #HelpMeClinton style chat!  Clinton is HIL-LARIOUS!  While he gave out great style tips, he had me dying laughing!

Clinton Kelly is Coming to Macy's Atlanta

Grab your best gal pals and join the makeover master himself, Clinton Kelly, for a special night of fashion, food and fun! Clinton will show women of all shapes and sizes how to wear the latest looks of the season. And he'll share the secrets of head-to-toe dressing, from the hottest beauty trends to the coolest shoe styles! Plus, with any Women's clothing, or ESTEE LAUDER purchase of $100 or more, you'll receive an exclusive Clinton Kelly tote bag.

Clinton Kelly will be coming to Macy's Lenox Square Mall in Atlanta on Friday, November 8th at 6pm.  Click here to RSVP! 

*Disclosure: I am a member of the Everywhere Society and Everywhere provided me with compensation for this post about Macy's.  However, all thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own. 

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with Dora & Macy's

If you have a child under 5 years old I am sure they are slightly obsessed with Dora.  Want to be the Coolest Mom of the Year?  Take the kiddos to meet Dora at Macy's!

Join Macy's and Vanidades in their salute to Latino, culture, history and vibrancy with Dora the Explorer!  Join the celebration with a day of family fun! Be one of the first 200 fans at the event, and get your own pic with Dora, just remember to bring your camera!* Stick around for a Dora Reading Circle and backpack craft station! 

Event will take place in Atlanta at Lenox Mall on October 5th at 2pm.  Plus, get a cool Dora the Explorer fun pack with any purchase of $25 or more during the event.  Dora will also be at Macy's Miam International on October 5th at 3pm. Click HERE for more details. 

*Disclosure: I am a member of the Everywhere Society and Everywhere provided me with compensation for this post about Macy's.  However, all thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own. 

Sizzle Show Down at Macy's + What I wore

Saturday, Peyton and I hit the red carpet for the Macy's Culinary Council Sizzle Showdown.  Six grill masters showed up at Macy's at Lenox Square Mall to compete to be named the next Great American Guru!  

Shirt, Zara (similar)/ Denim shorts, Old Navy/ Shoes, Kate Spade Keds/ Cross-body Bag, Marc Jacobs/ Sunnies, Nordstrom

Weekend Style: Sizzle on the Red Carpet

Happy Monday! This weekend went by too fast! Adults should be able to have summers off!  So hard trying to cram everything in to the weekends!  Saturday, Peyton accompanied me to the Macy's Sizzle Showdown.  How cute is my baby on the red carpet!

 Racerback Shirt, Target/ White denim shorts, Joe's Jeans/ Sandals, JCP/ Milan Necklace c/o LMA

Macy's Sizzle Showdown in Atlanta June 8th

Macy's Culinary Council present the Greatest Grilling Guru in Atlanta this Saturday!  Six finalists will compete in the “Sizzle Showdown” at Macy’s Lenox Square in Atlanta, which will be hosted byTracye Hutchins, co-anchor of CBS’s Better Mornings Atlanta. Following two rounds of competition, Macy’s Culinary Council chefs Cat Cora, Marc Forgione andStephanie Izard will select the winner, who will receive the grand prize of $10,000 and a trip to the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks in New York City where they will be revealed as America's “Greatest Grilling Guru.”

Join us June 8th at noon at Macy's Lenox Square (parking lot).  See you there! 

*Disclosure: I am a member of the Everywhere Society and Everywhere provided me with compensation for this post about Macy's.  However, all thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own. 

Black History Month at Macy's + New Hair Do!

For Black History month, Macy's is celebrating life and works of Gordon Parks!  I got join in the celebration on Saturday at the Lenox Square Macy's.  There was great folks, good food, music and celebs all in the mix!  I got to debut a new look at the event! 

Dress and belt, F21 (old)/ Boots, Sole Society

Macy's Celebrates Black History Month

For Black History Month,  Macy's will be celebrating the 100th birthday of American icon, Gordon Parks. In store activities will highlight the films of Gordon Parks and is being staged in conjunction with the American Black Film Festival.

Born in to poverty, Gordon Parks became LIFE magazine's first African-American staff photographer and is responsible for some iconic photographs.  Gordon Parks was a modern day Renaissance man.  He was also a celebrated composer, author and filmmaker who interacted with many of the most prominent people of his era—from politicians and artists to celebrities and athletes. 

Macy's will be hosting events all across the country for Black History Month, celebrating Gordon Parks in conjunction with the African American Film Festival.  Click HERE to find events in your area.  

Will you be there?



*I am a member of the Everywhere Society and Everywhere provided me with compensation for this post about Macy's. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed herein are my own

Proportions: Style Me Friday

Happy Friday!  Back at it again with Style Me Friday with the Fashionista Next Door!  I have to admit that I was not too fond of the inspiration look.  It looks cute on the girl wearing it but layers and chunky knits don't work to well for my body.  I tried to make the best of it!

Marcus Samuelsson Cooks in ATL for Macy's

I may not cook but boy do I like to eat!  I was double pumped to find out Marcus Samuelsson would be live at Macy's in Atlanta whipping up some Super Bowl inspired dishes!  I am sure you all know Marcus Samuelsson from Top Chef Masters, which he won.  He also was the chef for the first State Dinner for President Obama's first term!  Marcus also has a line of cookware for Belgique available at Macy's!  He is pretty much a rock star!  I was lucky enough to visit his Harlem restaurant, Red Roster when I was in NYC for NYFW last fall.

Theory Top

Macy's Pink Pig is Here!

This year has flown by!  I can not believe its is almost November!  With that being said, the Pink Pig has arrived at Macy's!  Mister and I took Peyton to the 2012 grand opening of the Pink Pig this past Saturday.  Riding the Pink Pig is an Atlanta tradition at Macy's (Rich's) since the 1950's.  Kids ride the Pink train through a live story book starring Priscilla the Pink Pig!

Weekend Style: Time for Ugg Boots

Hope you had a fabulous weekend!  Thank you for all the anniversary wishes!  Mister and I had a great weekend celebrating.  Before we kicked up our anniversary plans we got up Saturday morning to take Peyton to the Grand Opening of the Macy's Pink Pig!

Macy's 7th Annual Spelling Bee

While Peyton is still perfecting her ABC's, Macy's is hosting the 7th Annual Spelling Bee contest with Reading is Fundamental!

Competitions will be held in 27 cities at Macy's.  Reginal winners have the opportunity to win an iPad, a $100 Macy's Gift Card, a tutoring scholarship from Kaplan and an online gift card from Scholastic. Click HERE to see when it is coming to your city! 

Atlanta is this Saturday at Macy's at Lenox at 2pm! 

Great American Chef Tour with Cat Cora

I was super excited to attend a taping for the Macy's Culinary Concil Great American Chef Tour featuring Cat Cora from Iron Chef!

Macy's Brasil : A Magical Journey

Macy's is taking us on a trip to Brasil!  They recently launched Brasil, women, men, home and beauty items inspired by Brasil (Brazil).

You have to head to Macy's stores and online because the clothing is just as HOT as the country!  Just in time for summer!

 I gotta get this Calvin Klein Maxi Dress!

Items are from Brasilian designers along with top US designers like Rachel Roy, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and more!

Select Macy's stores across the country will be hosting Brasil themed events.  Atlanta event takes place at Macy's at Lenox Mall at 2pm.  Check Macy's for events in your area.

Have you checked out the Brasil collections?


Disclosure:  I was not compensated for this post but I will receive a gift from Brasil collection.  Opinions are my own.

Macy's Prom Shopping Party & What I wore to Prom!

Prom is a big deal for every young lady.  I know it was for me!  The dress, hair, shoes... was a major  deal!!!   Please join Macy’s for the prom shopping party of the season.  Enjoy sips and sweets, music by our DJ, a Beauty Bar and fragrance sampling while you shop for the latest looks for prom. 

This event will be going on at several Macy's across the country!  Click HERE to see when it is coming to your area.  The Atlanta Prom Shopping Party will take place on March 17.  Info below.

March 17, 2012 at 2PM
Macy's Perimeter Mall, Atlanta, GA 
To RSVP text "PROM6" to 62297

Make a girl's prom dream come true! Donate your gently worn prom or formal dress at our event and it will go to Becca's Closet, a local DonateMyDress.org chapter.  You know I am in the process of cleaning my closet so I will be bringing a few dresses next Saturday.

In the spirit of prom season, I decided to embarrass myself and include my prom pictures from 199?.

Glad thick brows are back!  I was ahead of my time.  What do you think of my Tina Turner dress?  I would not have remembered my dates name if it wasn't on the back of these pictures!  He was cute... How you doing?

Please share this info (not my pictures, LOL) with young ladies that you know that are going to prom or have daughters about to go to prom. 

*I received a gift from Everywhere for this post

Macy's Celebrates Black History Month with Romare Foundation

Last Thursday I was invited by Everywhere Society and Black and Married with Kids to attend the opening reception at Macy's for The Romare Bearden Foundation celebrating the 100th Birthday of preeminent African-American artist Romare Bearden.

Pink Pigs and Pottery

Last Wednesday Peyton and I were invited to experience the Macy's Pink Pig!

Atlanta natives have been riding the Macy's Pink Pig for over 50 years!  It is an Atlanta tradition to kick off the Holiday season.

 Peyton is wearing red ruffle sweater from Target, $10 with Joes Jeans.  Shoes were given us from a friend.  Coat is from Old Navy, purchased last winter.

Peyton's favorite shoes!

Peyton and I getting ready to take off.

Atlanta Mom Bloggers: Stacie (Stacie in Atlanta), Piera (Jolly Mom), Julie (Balancing Mama), Ronnie (Black Married w/ Children), Alicia (Mommy Insider), Renee, Desiree (Stress Free Baby), Me, and (I did not catch the last ladies name, if you know leave a comment)

Priscilla the Pink Pig is adorable!

After riding the Pink Pig we were invited to All Fired Up for the kids to paint some pottery.

Meet Peyton's turtle she painted.  She decided to do a little color mixing.

If you live in Atlanta I suggest that you experience the Pink Pig with your kids!  Peyton had an awesome time and so did I.  Thanks to Macy's and Everywhere Society for a fantastic experience!

What are your holiday traditions?