My blogger buddies Genese of  I Don’t Do Clubs and Kéla of Kéla’s Closet teamed up together for a contest where they offered one of their readers a “Kloset Konsultation” and styling session.  The goal was to choose a couple of outfits for the upcoming IDDC NYC Spring Mixer. Last weekend I had the privilege of shooting the winner Mia Hall of Brooklyn. She was so sweet and bubbly. We all had a great time!

Read more about the styling session here and help Mia choose her look to wear to the the mixer.

Earlier on when I started blogging I did a post about where to find cute camera bags for women.  If you own a DSLR camera like myself, it is very hard to find a cute and stylish camera bag.  I’m doing an addendum to my old post because the original links are broken and I have found some more to add to my list.

It’s so hard to find cute feminine camera bags.  Everything I have found look as though I’m going to take my DSLR camping.  They are very masculine.

I was finally able to find a nice feminine and stylish handbag last year.

I ended up purchasing the above lovely Hellolulu camera case from Photojojo.  They only offer two colors but if you go to the Hellolulu website they have four.

Below are some other stylish but feminine DSLR camera cases that I have found.

The ‘ONA’ Any Bag Camera Bag Insert : Turn every bag you own into a camera bag.

The Bossi Bag : The “Chanel” of DSLR camera bags for women.

Epiphanie by Maile Wilson

Kelly Moore B-Hobo Bag

Kelly Moore Thirst Relief Bag

Emera Classic Canvas Tote

Jo Totes : Georgia Nautical

Karl Lagerfeld Fall/Winer ’12-’13 accessories line. Image via.

I will continue to add to this list as I find more.  Who knew that finding cute stylish camera bags for gals would be so difficult?  I hope you have enjoyed what I have found so far.

1. I made Cornish hen for dinner. More clean eating.

2. I wonder if Portobello mushroom burgers really taste like real burgers?

3. Photo-shoot while waiting for the train.

4. My mommy feeling herself on a good hair day.

5. Me and my friend Tamika at her birthday celebration.

6. Afro

7. Cute platforms I purchased from Payless.

8. I made garlic herb sauce to drizzle over my chicken.

9. My two precious nieces profiling.

1. I took Betsy out for a spin but detoured to Sephora.

2. & 3. Discovered the East Side of Manhattan.

4. My casual outfit for my bike day.

5. Self-portraits by the bridge.

6. We are obsessed with our phones.

7. My friend, Jennifer, and I at a charity benefit.

8. I found the cutest little baby sized nail polishes.

9. I was feeling myself in this picture.  That’s all.

Row 1: l to r

1. Bought some chicken sausage from Brooklyn Cured at the 110th Farmers Market in Harlem.

2. Picked up some lovely sunglasses from the Coach Outlet in Atlantic city.

3. OMG! It is so hard to find yellow mustard in NYC.  My mom wanted a hamburger during her visit but couldn’t eat one without yellow mustard.  Dijon and Honey didn’t cut it.

Row 2: l to r

1. My new iPhone holder for my bike.  It clips right on to my handle bars.

2. Klout Perk – Still don’t understand how it works.  But I’m always down for free gifts.

3. Sinful Colors nails in Daredevil.

Row 3: l to r

1. A little arm party action.

2. Trying to attempt a cute up do. #Fail *searches YouTube*

3. Before and After side by side comparison of the hair growth challenge by Courtney Natural Hair.

It’s been a minute since I posted.  I have been crazy busy trying to prepare for my mother’s arrival tomorrow.  I have spent the last week cleaning and gutting my apartment. You know how it is.  I’m going to pretend that I always live in such a pristine environment.  Of course she knows me better than that.  Here are some Instagram photos I took last week.

1.  My frequent trips to Jamba Juice were getting costly so I went out and purchased a new juicer by Juiceman from Target.  I have been making fresh Orange Juice with my new juicer.  I no longer drink conventional orange juice after reading this great article by Erika Nicole Kendall of Black Girls Guide To Weight Loss.  It’s a great read.  You will be surprised at all of the nutrients manufacturers remove from orange juice and all of the crap they put in it.

2.  My Curlformers arrived.  I had been debating on whether or not to spend the money for them.  I can’t wait to try them out.

3.  Tried on a dozen of nude lipsticks from M.A.C. Cosmetics.  I ended up with Fresh Brew and Siss.

4.  I made homemade potato chips.  Less the calories and fat.  Stay tuned for the recipe. I will post it on the blog soon.

5.  Out and about in the city.

I’m testing out posting to my blog via my iPhone. I decided to post a snap shot of my life last week using Instagram.

1. Dapper dressed man I saw hanging out in Columbus Circle. His socks did it for me.

2. I took a sunset cruise around Manhattan. Got a shot with Lady Liberty.

3. My new book I checked out from the New York Public Library. I have been getting a lot of miles on my library card.

4. Beautiful reupholstered furniture I spotted at a street fair. Furniture was designed by The Divine Chair.

5. My sunglasses haul from Forever31 Forever21.

6. Sunrise salutations in the park with Self Magazine Shape-up in the Park.