Sweet Week Recap

I have been super busy and miss writing about my journey to each of you.

Well Guess What? I'm Backkkkk....lol

Ok, so this pass week I got to join my friends in celebrating Alicia's Birthday at Cellar 56.

This nice place is hidden in Buckhead.

Ok, now the Birthday girl invited us to a all "Little Black Dress Dinner"



Alicia the Birthday Girl

Checkout everyone and their accessories. We are a gorgeous group of women.

 

Me aka SoSo wearing my thrift find BeBe from Sheranes Vintage Closet
Every girl should have a little black dress in her closet she can dress up or down.

The Divalicious Mrs. OhNikka

Mrs, Kerrie the thrift styler

KiwiTheBeauty aka Model & Photographer

Mrs. SpoiledDiva the designer of purses and all things accessories

Birthday girl Alicia opening her gifts

More Gifts

Mrs. OhNikka & LALynn

Ladiesssss (they had several BALLS!!) lol

Mrs Tynesha

Group picture

My favorite accessories of the night and they where both thrift store finds!

So you know I made some Sweet Treats.

SooSooTasty Treats dressed in black & diamonds

 

The small plates turned in large plates for me! lol

Every plate was delicious. Be sure to try this dishes:

Sweet Ga Shrimp & Grits

The logan turnpike grits were smooth and silky tasting to the tongue. The 2 jumbo shrimps and tasso gravy complimented the grits perfect.The salmon was moist and delish!

Fried Green Tomatoes

Crock of Mussels

The mussels were in a shallots and garlic with a sweet white wine sauce served with garlic bread. Yummmy!

The Spinach Salad

I love a great salad and this was one. It was a spinach salad with cranberries, almonds, sliced boiled egg and a sweet applewood bacon and bacon dressing.

 

www.cellar56.com

56 E Andrews Drive Northwest Atlanta, GA 30305
(678) 244-3600

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Now I did some shopping and found some sweet finds.

Zebra Print LULU purse $2.89 & Dooney & Burke Purse $12.98

GUESS Leopard shoes $5.89 & Bakers Shoes $5.89

Blue Jean Express wrap dress $5.89 $ old Blue Jean Patch boots $6.99

Shoes, Clothes and Accessories is what every girl needs.

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Well I ended my week with my 21st Wedding Anniversary at Ritz Hotel and the Atlanta Grill. Yes, I said 21 we have gone throw many things, I am his ride or die and he is my SuperMAN. lol
Here are a few wedding pictures


My wedding bouquet which is now hanging on my wall.

Okay, I was having a melt down and my cousin was like girl this is not the time! You are getting married today...lol



Me in my coat train dress which unsnaps and becomes a beaded short cocktail dress. Guess what it was rented from a boutique for $450 and retail $3500

Ha...He put a ring on it...lol

My SuperMAN

The key to a long marriage with or without problems is:.....DRUMROLL Please!!!

• Open, honest and positive communication (See you cannot just have communication without being honest no matter who gets hurt, open because some people shut down after they communicate, positive meaning having a solution or compromise to make it work). We are still working on this but we are soooooo much better! lol
• Respect (See respect goes both ways and you are both important and worth it)
• Love (See you will fall in and out of love like two high school kids...trust me we did and it gets stronger each time)
• KEEP PEOPLE OUT OF YOUR BUSINESS!!! (See there will be haters jealous of what you have and they can be family or friends. You can share information but limit the information you share unless it is to help someone better their relationship. We had them and we prayed them off!)Well I did ...lol

For more loving and positive tips on a Happy Marriage

http://ezinearticles.com/?8-Key-Ingredients-For-a-Successful-Marriage&id=6152921

This hotel and restaurant is a must do on your list! Ok, lets start with the warm, urban Jazzy flyer.

Now up to the Atlanta Grill for dinner and drinks on the patio over looking the streets of downtown Atlanta. A live Jazz band playing and a patio filled with couples in live and rose petals gracing the floor what more could you ask for.

Chef

Patio

Ritz Carlton downstairs Bar

Atlanta Grill dinning room

Now the food was more than I expected but you will pay for it so bring your Black card with extra cash! lol

Our waiter all I can say .....hummmmm sexy, polite and from another country. lol

He graced our table with a iron-cast basket of rolls, cheddar biscuits and cornbread. I screamed cornbread at a classy restaurant and he laughed.I grew up eating cornbread and collard green juice (potlicker)! lol

Then there was salad, wine and beer...yep. Beer is poured in a tall shoot glass look alike half way with a lime on the side. lol

As we chatted about our future and life over (Classic Shrimp Cocktail)
Cocktail Sauce, Creamy Green Goddess
dinner came floating out.

Check out the mini Tabasco Sauce

 

I had a dish called Seafood...it was Gumbo Deluxe
(Savannah Style “Purloo” Shrimp, Oysters, Okra, Carolina Rice Grits, Tomato, Andouille Sausage)
and good if you ask me. lol

 

My honey had a Juicy steak that could be cut with a fork and a loaded silky bake potato! Woooow

 

 

Our dessert was a warm Rum bread Pudding topped with vanilla ice cream
(White Chocolate Bread Pudding Vanilla Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce ).
My my my we were two fat kids!!!! lol

 I took a visit to the restroom and after looking at the drying clothes and basket I wanted to know were the restroom attendant was to dry me off and spray perfume on me at....lol

My blue jean jumper and leather tan belt and shoes where thrift store finds and my purse a sweet deal from Bakers Shoe store $20

 

 

If we could have road public transportation home and slept the entire way we would have done it! lol

 

181 Peachtree Street Northeast Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 221-6550

www.ritzcalton.com 

 

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Photos: credit to KiwitheBeauty

My Droiddddd...lol

Cellar 56 and Ritz Carlton Website

Well until next time Love, Peace and Cake 

Tastefully SoSo

Sweet Shoe Game

Ladies and Gentlemen...Ladies Ladies Ladies and Gentlemen..  Yes, I said Gentlemen because they are rocking them too! lol

 

Madonna video

Stilettos, kitten heels, Boots and wedges...if you wearing them this is for YOU!

Dos & Donts

If its not your size then don't try!

If your feet are hanging over they are too big or too small. Know your size! Buy your proper size. This should go without saying, but sometimes a moment of weakness can cause you to think that buying a half size smaller than what you normally wear won't matter---just remember that it will!

 

 

 

It is not cute for your feet to hang over your shoes as if they are cutting the grass. If I see it I'm calling you out.  FASHION CITATION or Fashion Intervention by the FBI aka Fashion Bureau of Investigation!!!

 

 

Do visit a local shoe store and get fitted...Famous Footwear, Payless,Lady Foot Locker, DSW  and other shoe stores have foot places just for YOU! lol

 

 

 

My favorite shoe store and shoe consultant is at Bakers of Cumberland Mall. When you need to get your Sweet Shoe Game on check them out. They have several locations. www.bakers.com

 

 

 

 



Me & my favorite store consultant Courtney

 

 



My purchase from Bakers for the week...Oh, my purse & shoes  were a Sweet Sale!

 

Do purchase foot massagers to place inside your shoe because your feet will thank you.

 

Do keep them neatly trimmed and or polished.

 

I love my color blocking

Do carry a slip on for long days are walking because this will save your legs, hips, thighs, knee and ankle in the long run. I wear a knee brace not cute, but it will be once I bling it out. lol

 

 

Now this is for my Sweet Shoe Lovers who need training on walking in Stilettos! lol

 stiletto heel is certainly not your everyday shoe, but it is the shoe for elegant parties and other formal events. Walking in stilettos can be a challenging experience for a heels amateur--but fear not, your gracefulness and confidence will inevitably emerge, provided you're determined. All you need is this little how-to! Follow the steps below to learn how to walk in stilettos.

 

Select a decent pair of stiletto heels to purchase. Avoid buying cheap stilettos because they tend to break easily, plus they just don't look as nice. Additionally, cheap stilettos can be incredibly uncomfortable, which is the last thing you want if you're going to be walking around all day. As you're trying on stilettos, there are a few key things you'll want to check to minimize the pain:

 

Change surfaces. Once you're comfortable walking wherever you started off, try walking on a variety of floors (tiles, thick carpet, etc.) to see how it feels and to learn how to cope with changing surfaces underfoot.

1. Stay off impressionable surfaces like cork, as the heel will leave indentations that are permanent. You can also challenge yourself a little more by carrying things such as a bag, a cup of tea, a book, etc. Move about the house and simply get used to how it feels as you go, correcting your posture every now and then.
    
2. Take a walk outdoors. Get adjusted to the feel of concrete, gravel, and other outdoor surfaces. You'll find that you sink into some surfaces, such as grass, so either avoid them or learn to glide over them quickly using the ball of your feet only (which can be hard work, so general avoidance of soft surfaces is advised).
3. Outdoor surfaces to beware of include cobblestones, steel grates, grass, soil, holes, and boardwalks.
4. Stairs require learning of their own. Always land on each step in a sideways or sidestepping motion when descending, with all of the foot landing on each step at once (heel, ball, and toe). When ascending, only use the sole/flat area of the shoe to climb up the stairs.
5. Attend the party in your stilettos and enjoy yourself. Your hard work to get to this point has paid off, and now it's time to party!

• Having a little shoe bag for containing the shoes discreetly is a wise option.

 

It is recommended by medical experts that you don't wear a heel that is higher than 3/4 of an inch or one inch (2.5cm); this will allow for the maximum amount of gracefulness without falling over and injuring yourself. However, stilettos can go higher than six inches (15cm), so recognize that the higher the heel, the more precarious it is to walk.

Practice a lot.

Learn how to walk in long clothing and stilettos if relevant. Long clothing, such as evening gowns and pants suits can catch on stilettos and cause accidents or damage to the clothing, so it's important that you know how to walk in such clothes when wearing stilettos.

There are classes offered in some communities or shoe stores for walking in high heels. Have a look online or ask around. You might also ask a friend or someone who sells shoes to help you learn.

Good posture is absolutely vital for successful stiletto wearing; whatever else you do, make sure good posture is maintained at all times.

Calf muscle strengthening exercises can help you if you plan on wearing stilettos regularly.

Always break in new shoes before intending to wear them for a party, especially if you're expecting to dance and stand for hours.

Take some pain relief tablets with you in case you end up in agony by the end of the event.

Vary heel heights through the day for kinder treatment of your legs and feet. Leave the stilettos for short stints, such as the cocktail party, and always have flats on reserve. It is also recommended that heels only ever be worn part-time.

Thin liners for the ball area of the shoe are available. These provide a "cushioning" effect and will help prevent your foot from sliding forward in the shoe and getting crushed, cramping your toes.

 

Something to consider before and while you wearing shoes improperly.

 

Never drive in stilettos or high heels of any kind. Always keep a pair of safe driving shoes in the car and change into them for driving.

High heels can damage your feet and legs if care is not taken. See your doctor if you experience pain as a result of wearing high heels. Problems that can occur include DVT (deep vein thrombosis), broken bones or fractures from falls, ball-of-foot pain (metatarsalgia), cracked skin, and unidentifiable pains.

Don't try on new shoes first thing in the morning or after you've been on your feet all day. Your feet will be at their worst at these times.

Not everyone can walk in stilettos. If you have tried and continue to feel nothing but pain, or you totally lack confidence that this is ever going to work for you, then don't fret. There are plenty of fantastic shoe alternatives in the world to keep you appearing just as beautiful as ever, and they don't have to be stilettos. Hand your failed pair of stilettos over to a friend who can make use of them and use this as an excuse to go out and buy a chic pair of shoes with a heel size, or even no heels, that you know you'll love walking in. It is just not worth getting into a tizzy over – if stilettos aren't working for you, they're just not worth persevering with.

Some people espouse looking gorgeous over feeling comfortable by accepting that looking good isn't always about feeling good. For a big event, this is an okay attitude but don't take it to extremes and consider it's the norm for all occasions. Elevated heels can result in foot, calf, hip, and back pain.

 

 

 

Photos & Sources:

Google

My DROIDDDD Phone! lol

http://www.wikihow.com/Walk-in-Stilettos

 

My Attire

Dress: Thrifted $4.99 Good Will

Shoes: Cathy Jean $14.99

Accessories: Bakers

Knee Brace: Walmart

Binged Tee: www.blingbykishanicole.com

 

I love shoes. Until next time Keep your Shoe Game tight! lol

Tastefully SoSo