My Chocolate Pink 70's Birthday Party

I am a girl who loves ALL THINGS PINK! Except my House...Pepto Bismol and maybe my car! lol

My Birthday Charity celebration was was about Shopping, Tasting and Sipping for a great cause. Each party guest was asked to bring toiletries to donate to local shelters in honor of my birthday. I love giving back and this was a great way to do it.

Day 1 Tour De SoSo (Chocolate Pink Dinner) started out at Behnnienna Japenesse Steak House with drinks and conversation. The 1 hour and 30min wait was not gonna happen! Thanks to my business partner and friends Tawana T-Baby Randall & Robb Haskell the hunt for a dinner location was on! lol

They called several places in the area and Longhorn on Piedmont Road set it out for us and we had a lovely time. There was food, drinks, SooSooTasty Treats (BALLS), Goodie Bags filled with chocolate, comedy from the waiters and photos of course. I really enjoyed my guest and wouldn't have traded them for the world.

www.longhorn.com

Longhorn

Piedmont Road

Atlanta, Ga 30318

Me and the girls...the guys were at the table drinking and talking..lol

SooSooTasty cakeballs and goodie bags for the couples

And then there was food! lol

 

 

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Day 2 Tour De SoSo (Pretty Pink Gorgeous 70's Party @ SOMA Intimate)

My #BFF's, #BLMGirl's and Special Guest helped me celebrate by donating toiletries to a Charity of my choice and that was the only SWEET GIFT I wanted. Oh, they still found it in there hearts to bring me a gift to! Here are some of my favorites:

Gifts to relax like: soft spa robes, wine and candles cause I need that, jewelry which I love to rock, my wall piece for my office which i can't wait to hang, Soul Purpose, Juicy Couture and Bath & Body Works hummmm they know me to well! lol

Time to unwrap my gifts...lol

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 Check out my fabulous Guest....

Mrs. Dotti peoples & Me

Rhonda Rosser

My niece DeeDee

Diva Austin

My Auntie Shirley looking 70ish! lol

Fab AllyMcGlam

Mrs. OhNikka Blog Diva

RhondaDivafied, Lisa and Me

My BFF's (BlogFabFashionistas)

Me (Hair change & Mrs. OhNikka)

Chaneese my intern, Me and my daughter assistant

This darling lady is NeShanta Smith-Davis fab-U-lous!

Ok, my cuz Parker Simmons rocked it!

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Shoe GAME

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Toya

Play write Keelay James

Judy getting fitted

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It's time to EAT!!!! lol

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Sabrina & I Yes, I was crying...lol

Raffle winner Dawn of Soul Purpose

Raffle winner AllyMcGlam

Raffle winner Keelay

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Ok I tried to think of all the fun treats from the 70's so Candy Apples was it! lol

Marshmallows dipped in chocolate

Sweet Treats

Strawberry Lemonade & Butter Cream Dream Cupcakes and Amaretto Chocolate Hersey Balls, Candy Apples and Chocolate covered marshmallows. Yummmy

Grilled chicken by BigEdBBQ's

Mac & Cheese by BigEdBBQ's

Veggie Pasta Salad by Sabrina's

Tasty Food

My favorite Veggie Pasta, Mac & Cheese, Grilled Chicken and Mini cornbread by BigEdBBQs & Southern Cuisine

 

Signature Drink for the evening (SoPinkalicious) Pink Lemonade, Mascoto, fresh crushed strawberries shaken and topped with a lemon and lime.

Goodie Bags included: 70's candy mix and a pack of Koolade so my guest can enjoy my drink at home. lol

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I enjoyed a Gorgeous Party Tweetup @ SOMA of Cumberland Mall. If you haven't been there you should check out their intimate appreal and clothing.I want to give a special thank you to my Blog Mentor Mrs. OhNikka and all of my guest for support me. The SOMA Intimate staff were soooo SWEET and as a sponsor of my party made me feel like a STAR. My 3rd sponsor is my loving husband of BigEdBBQs & Southern Cuisine he made sure my guest was full! lol My 4th sponsor was from Darcy's Botanical of Powdserspings Goergia she donated products for my 1st 20 guest. Thank you to my photographer Leonard oif EyeSoKeen and my Assistants Sharde, Chanesse and Sabrina job well done!

www.soma.com for your intimate apparel

www.soosootasty.com for your desserts and BigEdBBQs & Southern Cuisine for catering

www.darcysbotanicls.com for your custom made products

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This year my attire was from the same boutique "It's You Too" and my accessories are from BAKERS Shoe Store of Cumberland Mall.

www.bakers.com

I scored this sexy pink piece last year for my Birthday Dinner And Birthday Photo Shoot from the same boutique.

When was the last time you donated to a worthy cause? I love giving back because it could have always been me. Here are a few tips on how to give back and what procedures to follow.

How Do You Pick a Charity or Cause for Your Donation?

Need and Mission

I pick charities that I support based on my life experiences and also based on the need. Some of the larger charities have plenty of support so many times I choose to support smaller ones- again, based on the need and the mission of the charity. As a breast cancer survivor for instance, I choose to support our local Cancer Society instead of supporting it nationally. I feel like that is the best use of the money that I donate and I also donate my time locally.

Personal Experience

I choose a charity I have worked with and had experience with. I tend to choose charities that are local rather than national. For example, the local chapter of the Red Cross or a specific Red Cross campaign, like disaster assistance for people in my immediate area (floods in Iowa in 2008).

Where I Know and am Known

I give to charities that I'm involved with. I volunteer, attend their performances, know the people on the board. That is giving I feel safe with.

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So what are you waiting for start GIVING!

 

Until next time see you at the next Charity Event which is coming November 17/2012 and yes there will be SWEET Treats...Tastefully SoSo

SooSooTasty Charity Event 2011

I love to give back when I can. Each year my friends and I do a charity event to purchase clothing, toys and gifts for children at a local shelter or group home in the Atlanta Metro Area. These children are there for various reasons but were there to show love and support.

We donate half the ticket sales to the children for Christmas each year so make sure you come out taste some treats, shop with the vendors, view the grounds and most of all  give back. There are several charities that need your help so find one that fits your giving style and support. I feels good to know we can help someone even if it's just a hug, small conversation, clothing, food, supplies, or just a place to lay their head. Each day I wake up I thank God for what he has done for me so that I can do for others.


Tickets are available via:

http://www.soosootastycharity2012.eventbrite.com

 

 http://www.csph.org/

or contact them at:

667 Fairburn Rd. N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30331
Phone: 404.691.5187 • Fax: 404.691.3248 • E-mail: csph1888@aol.com
Dr. Evelyn Lavizzo, Executive Director
or
Denise Kimbro, Office Manager
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The PINK STILETTOS Socialite Group was started by me SoSo 3 years ago. I created this group to bond with my friends and family through various activities but the journey changed for me and so did my circle. I wanted to volunteer and have those around me support that vision.

MOTTO: Stepping out of one shoe into another for the real journey."

Here are the photos form last year.

SoSo giving tasting demo on her Tasty Treats.

Mini Cupcakes: Key Lime Love, Lemon Pound Cake, and Strawberry Dream

Brownie Bites

Velvet Red Cake Balls from our Teaser Collection



Big Ed's BBQ (Baby Back Ribs)

Big Ed's BBQ (BBQ chicken & Mac & Cheese)

Big Ed's BBQ (Vegan Bake Beans w/Ground Turkey Meat)

Big Ed's BBQ (Jerk Cabbage)

LALynn & Moni Luve taking part in the food ....LA Lynn is about to move Moni with her EYES...lol

Tawana Randall of TNR Business Services ...She is happy it's time to eat! lol

Big Ed fixing his plate...my husband, Moni Luve and Jonna Crutchfield

SoSo about to start the presentation...this picture looks like I was on live TV! Ms Sonya is good!



Sabrina getting her taste on....I want all of those...lol

Tawana Randall, Phqushia Epps and Diana Tawana looks like a teacher...lol

Reeses Peanut Butter Balls from our Teaser Collection

Efie of LALynn Accessories~Shoppe she is looking for more TEA Please...lol


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In each cottage, approximately 20 children live with their house parents, a team of compassionate adults who provide 24-hour supervision and care. Each cottage has a family room where the children gather after school to finish their homework and spend time with their friends. Sofas and chairs are arranged among the bookshelves, computer learning areas, and tables where the children do their assignments. The children's bedrooms down the hall are filled with stuffed animals; their walls hung with mylar birthday balloons.

SoSo giving the quest a tour of the facilities that the children reside in.



Carrie Steele Pitts student housing

Tickets are now available  for this year via this link
http://soosootastycharity2012.eventbrite.com

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Vendors

Soo Soo Tasty Cakes & Events

Big Ed's BBQ

P.O. Box 2315, PowderSprings, GA 30127
www.soosootasty.com

LA Lynn
678-643-5257
shoplylnns@yahoo.com
www.lalynnshoppe.blogspot.com

Moni Luve of Soul Purpose
www.blissfulpleaseres.soulpurpose.com
soulblissluve40@facebook.com

Tawana Randall of TNR Business Services
770-864-8342
trandall@tnrbusinessservices.com
www.tnrbusinessservices.com

Photos by: Sonia

@vmphoto on Twitter
www.visualmemoriesphotography.com
www.facebook.com/visualmemoriesphotography.com

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My Outfit:

My Shirt Wlamart for $4.99 and i added the letters $4.99 form Micheal's Craft Store

My Jeans from JC Penney $20.00

My Sweater a Thrift Store find GoodWill $4.99

Shoes COACH $59.99

Accessories Bakers Shoe Store $20.99

Hope to see you this year. Donations have been coming in but more is needed.
Tasetefully SoSo