Hello Summer!

 Zara embroided top, Black Halo skirt (I got this skirt about seven years ago at a new designer tent sale in LA before the world knew who Black Halo was, I just knew they were going to make it. Now they are staples at Saks.)

 Nine west sandals

 Earrings from Buckle-- they used to be gold at some point... and now just like my white couch they are stuck at an in between, lukewarm point called tan.

American Apparel bralet, Kenneth Lane necklace.
Have a good week everyone.
XOXO

6th of March, 1957...

Ghana, independence day! Wore this to a Ghanaian independence day event in March and forgot to post. Hope you enjoy

 Kente top-my design, Christian Louboutin glitter pumps

Check out the statues of America's founding fathers--  with the exception of the facial hair placements, they all look the same to me

Sharing my secrets-- antique pearl comb.

J Brand jeans

XOXO
Ava

Conversations over WiFi…Why the rush to holy matrimony?

From: Busy Body 2 [busybody2@busybodies.com]

Sent: Thursday, May10, 2012 2:36 PM
To: Busy Body 1

Subject: Why the rush to holy matrimony?

I’m starting to think the grass just might be greener on the other side – just not quite sure what the currency is for getting to the other side.

Busy Body 2,

Project Manager, Busy bodies network

NYC, NY

From Busy Body 1 [busybody1@busybodies.com]

Sent: Thursday, May10, 2012 3:44 PM
To: Busy Body 2
Subject: RE: Why the rush to holy matrimony?

Let’s just say, I understand old unmarried women a lot better these days.  You know… the ones that after one long marriage never remarries and live to be “old maids”.  In my case, I think I am just too selfish to be in charge of always managing my feelings and someone else’s feelings--  With marriage you are in it together at all times.  If a member of the team is happy about something, then you are both happy and if not, you are both sad.  There is no way one can have a dance-off with themselves in their bedroom when the other is laying on the couch emotionally sinking.

Busy Body 1

Asset Manager, Busy bodies network

NYC, NY

From: Busy Body 2 [busybody2@busybodies.com]

Sent: Thursday, May10, 2012 2:53 PM
To:  Busy Body 1

Subject: RE: Why the rush to holy matrimony?

LOL! One day at a time, dear – or so I hear…

Busy Body 2,

Project Manager, Busy bodies network

NYC, NY

From: Busy Body 1 [busybody1@busybodies.com]

Sent: Thursday, May10, 2012 2012 4:03 PM
To: Busy Body 2

Subject: RE: Why the rush to holy matrimony?

I find it funny that in these modern relationship times, when we are allowed all the choices in the world—single, married, live in, common law, hook ups, long distance, separate living quarters, Brad and Jen type 7 year max— we can say things such as “one day at a time” in association with being in a long term relationship and it makes total sense.

I prefer such statement to be in regard to say… my work life, getting rid of stomach fat or terminal illness but alas…

Busy Body 1

Asset Manager, Busy bodies network

NYC, NY

From: Busy Body 2 [busybody2@busybodies.com]

Sent: Thursday, May10, 2012 4:30 PM
To:  Busy Body 1

Subject: RE: Why the rush to holy matrimony?

or…in response to, say…obtaining a PhD, reducing the size of my thighs, overcoming depression.

Busy Body 2,

Project Manager, Busy bodies network

NYC, NY

From: Busy Body 1 [busybody1@busybodies.com]
Sent: Thursday, May10, 2012 2012 4:09 PM
To: Busy Body 2

Subject: RE: Why the rush to holy matrimony?

Cracking up!! But yes… being with someone is supposed to be the dessert to life’s starchy carbohydrates now that we have all agreed that marriage isn’t mandatory.  So why do we tend to go all Mother Theresa and start preaching “the stick to it religion” when it comes to relationship matters?  

Busy Body 1

Asset Manager, Busy bodies network

NYC, NY

From: Busy Body 2 [busybody2@busybodies.com]

Sent: Thursday, May10, 2012 2012 3:25 PM
To:  Busy Body 1

Subject: RE: Why the rush to holy matrimony?

You (maybe) and I may have decided that marriage isn’t “mandatory”…but rest assured, the rest of the women in the world are not on that bandwagon.

Busy Body 2,

Project Manager, Busy bodies network

NYC, NY

From: Busy Body 1 [busybody1@busybodies.com]
Sent: Thursday, May10, 2012 2012 4:45 PM
To: Busy Body 2

Subject: RE: Why the rush to holy matrimony?

As for the women in the world, I don’t get it.  It will be nice to have someone, I get that. But if the “someones” out there are just not cutting it, why bother?

Of course the reason why people are no longer cutting it is because majority of us are more demanding in relationships than our parents and so forth.

Busy Body 1

Asset Manager, Busy bodies network

NYC, NY

 From: Busy Body 2 [busybody2@busybodies.com]

Sent: Thursday, May10, 2012 2012 3:25 PM
To:  Busy Body 1

Subject: RE: Why the rush to holy matrimony?

Exactement!

Busy Body 2,

Project Manager, Busy bodies network

NYC, NY

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Leaping frog...@ iFest (part 2)

Pictures of my older sister in a dress purchased for her from Saks by the sister right behind me (otherwise known as Mes Reves photographer)

Lady at iFest

SFM (Sexy foreign man)

The frog finally lands

XOXO

iFest pictures taken by FRANK Photography

iFEST HOUSTON (part one)

The International Music Festival was in Houston this past weekend and a friend of mine--thanks Frank!-- took some great pics of things happening at the event.  I am breaking them into two parts. Hope you enjoy this first batch.

Vintage dress

Don't you just love this hair ornament? This lady was absolutely beautiful. More pics of her entire ensemble to come.

Valentino scarf and Fendi sunglasses

I am mean mugging in this pic but I wanted to showcase the dress without any fuss. So I added the pic to this post instead of relinquishing it to the thrash bin. The dress reminds me of something from the 50s and if you cannot tell already... I am in love with that decade for this spring season.

Greetings from Houston!

XOXO

Conversations over WiFi

Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 1:02 PM

To:  Busy Body 1

Subject: amazing!  

Busy body 2,

Project Manager, Busy bodies network

NYC, NY

Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 2:05 PM

To: Busy Body 2

Subject: RE: amazing! 

Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She was starting to bore me with her Adam’s Family black is my manna look.  I am so in love with all the strappy sandals I see on peeps! Let's hope it is replacing the chunky, gladiator type shoes…

Busy Body 1

Asset Manager, Busy bodies network

NYC, NY

Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 1:06 PM

To: Busy Body 1

Subject: RE: amazing! 

I just hope people consider the type of feet they have before they start wearing them. It’s so 90s!

Busy Body 2,

Project Manager, Busy bodies network

NYC, NY

Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 2:07 PM

To: Busy body 2

Subject: RE: amazing!

And I am in a 90s state of mind…re-watched Clueless again last weekend.  All is well in my life once again.

Busy Body 1

Asset Manager, Busy bodies network

NYC, NY

Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 1:07 PM

To: Busy Body 1

Subject: RE: amazing! 

I concur-- I find that all of life's conundrums can be solved by watching the movie "Clueless" not to be confused with the television show of the same name or the television show "Sex and the City" not to be confused with both movies of the same name

Busy body 2,

Project Manager, Busy bodies network

NYC, NY

Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 2:07 PM

To: Busy body 2

Subject: RE: amazing!

Could not have said it better myself. So in Cher speak, apply make up to your feet if you have to (of course, this is hoping that people's corns are not larger than the Monday pimples one gets from eating greasy food all weekend).   

In any case, I read on Huffpost that foot surgeries are on the rise.  I wonder if you can laser off corns... All hail to strappy sandals!

Busy Body 1

Asset Manager, Busy bodies network

NYC, NY

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