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Go Someplace You’ve Never Been Before

by Tamara on June 19, 2013

I love and want to live by this quote. I love to pack my bags and head out of town and I think it's time to travel to more places that I've never been (last year I traveled to three places that I'd never been, Connecticut, Boston, and Detroit). Right now, I have 4 places on my travel list and with two roundtrip flights courtesy of Southwest that I must use in the next year (and I've vowed to use them to go places that I've never been), I think I can knock a couple off soon. So, here's where I want to go (more places will be added to the list): I've been thinking Read More ...

Game Day Glam – Wristlets [VIDEO]

by Tamara on June 17, 2013

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In an effort to increase public safety and expedite entry into games, the NFL announced last week that it will limit the size and types of bags allowed in stadiums starting this preseason. According to the new bag policy, the only bags allowed inside will be: Small, clear, plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags that do no exceed 12" x 6" x 12" One gallon clear, plastic freezer bags Small clutch bag approximately the size of a hand Since I don't plan to carry my items in a Ziploc bag (and I'm sure you don't either) and I'm not really into clear bags that will allow everyone to see what I'm carrying, I thought Read More ...

What I Wore: InstaStyle Week 24

by Tamara on June 14, 2013

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I often get questions about my hair so I decided to dedicate this week's InstaStyle post to answering those questions: Q. Is that your real hair? A. Yes. Q. Is that a wig or weave? A. No. Q. Is your hair relaxed or natural? A. Relaxed. Q. How does your hair stay so healthy? A. I see my stylist very regularly – at least once every 2 weeks, occassionally I'll throw an extra appointment in between my standing appointment. Seeing someone regularly who not only knows my hair, but takes care of it plays a big part in my hair health. I rarely apply heat Read More ...

Blog What You Live

by Tamara on June 10, 2013

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When I saw this on my blogger friend Mimi's blog, I had to grab it, because this is pretty much my blogging motto now. In case you haven't noticed, I'm all over the blog these days. Get used to that. I truly want to blog what I'm living (what I'm reading or watching on TV, what I'm wearing to work, where I'm traveling to next), so you'll continue to see a lot more fashion and a lot more lifestyle, and well, a lot more me. But don't worry. The football stuff isn't going anywhere. You will see more of that as the season gets closer. So, stay tuned. There's a lot more fun ahead. Tweet This Post

What I Wore: InstaStyle Week 23

2013,June 7

White Crossbody Bag (Franco Sarto/Marshalls) If you remember, one of my 5 Spring Must-Haves was a crossbody bag. Well…TADA! I have been stopping in Marshalls more and more lately. There is just something about finding a great deal and my last couple of trips, I've found some great pieces. A couple of trips ago to Marshalls I saw this bag and I thought it was perfect, except for the color. I've never bought a white bag and just didn't think I would ever want one. Well, I went back a few weeks later and there was one bag left. This time I took it off the hook and tried it Read More ...

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Interview – Cam Newton Showcases MADE Cam Newton At Belk

2013,June 3

Belk Customers and Carolina Panthers fans were waiting for the doors of the store to open Saturday morning hoping to get the chance to meet their superstar quarterback, Cam Newton. I had the opportunity to spend Saturday afternoon with Cam as he showcased his clothing line, MADE Cam Newton at Belk Southpark in Charlotte. We spent a few minutes chatting before he headed downstairs to greet his fans. Tamara: What’s your favorite piece in the line? Cam: [My] favorite piece would have to be the suit combinations. You know, I think this line was built off of mix and match mentality so if you were to have a Read More ...

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What I Wore: InstaStyle Week 22

2013,May 31

Red dress (Zara) | Navy heels (Nine West/DSW) | Watch (c/o ESQ Movado) I love a cute little dress. The first time I wore this dress I wore it to a football game with skinny jeans underneath and that look was a huge hit. For this look, my friend Mikki told me to show off my legs. I remember when I was younger that I didn't like my legs, because I thought they were too skinny (actually, all of me was too skinny – size 0, anyone?). It honestly has just been in the last couple of years that I've decided that I love my legs. They've come a long way. Read More ...

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WANTED – A Fiance

2013,May 29

The Solé Bicycle Co Fiancé Bike, that is. Yes, I WANT this bike! I NEED this bike! I've been wanting a bike for about 3 years now, but have yet to buy one because I always find something else to spend my money on like clothes, a blogger conference, a plane ticket. This summer I am determined to finally buy my bike. I first saw a Solé bike when my friend Shameeka (AKA The Broke Socialite) pinned a similar Solé bike on Pinterest. I thought it was so cute so I followed the link back to an article about Solé Bicycle Co and then clicked on the link to their site. Read More ...

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Game Day Glam – Gecko Bangles

2013,May 28

I recently stumbled across a fun and stylish accessory on Pinterest (follow my boards by clicking on the button on the right side of the page) to add to your Game Day look – the Game Day Gecko Bangle by Fornash. These bracelets made O Magazine's The O List in February 2012 and, along with the fun colors above, you can also get bangles in some of your favorite team colors: White/Navy Yellow/Navy Purple/Yellow Orange/White White/Red Maroon/White Maroon/Orange Navy/Orange Navy/Red Black/White Black/Red I love all of the color combinations (Game Day and non-Game Day bracelets) and can see myself wearing one with a white tank or tee and jeans or with my Read More ...

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What I Wore: InstaStyle Week 21

2013,May 24

White v-neck tee (Target) | Navy and white blazer (The Limited) | Skinny jeans (The Limited) Navy heels (Nine West/DSW) | Navy watch (c/o ESQ Movado) | Necklace (The Limited) I actually posted this last week on Instagram, but since I did 3 looks that week, I decided to spread them out on the blog over 3 weeks. I love, love, love to wear jeans, a v-neck tee, a jacket, and heels. It's comfortable, yet stylish. I saw this jacket when it first came out at The Limited and immediately liked it. It was a bit more than I wanted to spend, but luckily, I happened to be in Read More ...

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