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Join Oh! Nikka & the BFF’s at the World Natural Hair Show with Design Essentials

Hey Natural Divas!

Join Nikka Shae of Oh! Nikka and the Blog Fab Fashionistas on Saturday October 6^th at the Georgia International Convention Center for the World Natural Hair Show. The fun begins at 4pm at Design Essentials booth #207. Design Essentials will be showcasing their amazing Natural Hair Care Systems and we want you to be there with us.

Come to the Design Essentials booth, and be one of the first 5 people to tell us how you’d rock your natural hair using
Design Essential’s new Natural TWIST & SET Setting Lotion
and receive a complimentary bottle of this revolutionary product.

When: Saturday October 6th @ 4pm

Where: World Natural Hair Show
Design Essentials booth #207

Location: Georgia International Convention Center
2000 Convention Center Concourse
College Park, GA 30337

As with all BFF events there will be fabulous gifts and giveaways, photos, and plenty of BFF fun!
So come out, let your natural hair down, and have fun with Nikka Shae, the BFF Ladies, and Design Essentials!

If you’ve ever been to a BFF hosted event you know that we will be taking over Twitter and Instagram
with tons of pics so come ready for your closeup!

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A Night Of Fashion with M. LASHEA

@ the movies

Disney Studios Presents: The Odd Life of Timothy Green

Academy Award®–nominated director/writer Peter Hedges (“Dan in Real Life,” What’s Eating Gilbert Grape”) brings enchantment to the screen with “The Odd Life of Timothy Green.” It’s the inspiring, magical story of a happily married couple, Cindy and Jim Green (Jennifer Garner and Joel Edgerton), who can’t wait to start a family but can only dream about what their child would be like. When young Timothy (CJ Adams) shows up on their doorstep one stormy night, Cindy and Jim—and their small town of Stanleyville—learn that sometimes the unexpected can bring some of life’s greatest gifts.

When young Timothy suddenly comes into the lives of Cindy and Jim Green, they learn that sometimes the unexpected can bring some of life’s greatest gifts.

Disney presents “The Odd Life of Timothy Green,” with Ahmet Zappa, Scott Sanders and Jim Whitaker producing, story by Ahmet Zappa and screenplay by Peter Hedges. “The Odd Life of Timothy Green” is slated for release on August 15, 2012.

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Simply Be YOU-tiful! Sonsi in the City (recap)

Be You-tiful - Sonsi - Full Figured Fashion Week

Wheeeew! I’m still in recoup-mode behind a series of amazing events that I attended over the last few months, and needless to say I will be super busy trying to get you the recap of all of them. So, with that being said, there is one event that still “pops” into my mind….it’s the Sonsi “Blogger “Be YOU-tiful” Pop-Up Party that was held in New York City. This exclusive event surrounded the Full Figure Fashion Week festivities and offered bloggers a first look at what’s in-store for Sonsi® brands for the upcoming Fall season. This fabulous event featured gifts, giveaways, glam stations, gorgeous clothes, curvy gals, yummy goodies and good times!!!

The event was held on the 14^th floor penthouse at 320 Studios, and unfortunately I was a tad bit late because of the New York traffic (go figure). But when I finally arrived, the ambiance more than made up for my disdain with the commute. So, upon entering we were each greeted with a bag filled with girly goodies like fab jewelry and accessories, and we also enjoyed breakfast inspired nibbles, lots of pampering, a little bit of shopping, and plenty of networking. I was honored to meet the CEO and Executive Producer of Full Figure Fashion Week, Gwen DeVoe who looked fabulous! I also had the pleasure of meeting the amazing Jessica Kane of Skorch Magazine as well as a host of lovely bloggers from all over the world such as European fashion blogger “Les pitreries de Vanoue”, the fabulous Swa-Rai from Chicago, twin stylists from the Big Apple, Jeka and Jeke of La Maison Deux, Diva extraordinaire Marie Denee aka The Curvy Fashionista, and Editor in Chief of PLUS Model Magazine, Madeline Jones, to name a few. We had such a great time networking and chatting about fashion as well as our upcoming endeavors. I also ran into one of my fellow BFF’s and blog beauty Parker Simmons of Everyday Runway 365 who looked absolutely amazing! I must admit that when I saw that gorgeous Coach poppy sequin bag that Parker was rocking I began to suffer from a serious case of bag-envy. Parker; we need to talk girl! LOL

CEO of Full Figured Fashion Week, Gwen DeVoe

Catherine's reps - Full Figured Fashion Week

Catherine’s and Sonsi brand reps

Hanging out with Eric Kreller of Lippe Taylor

Sonsi - Full Figured Fashion Week - Nikka Shae and Parker Simmons

Lovin our curves!

Swa-Rai and The Curvy Fashionista

Me with European fashion blogger “Les pitreries de Vanoue” (l) and Madeline Jones, EIC of Plus Size Magazine (r)

Team Sonsi

After a little bit of mixing and mingling, the wonderful gals at Sonsi held a giveaway, and guess whose name was called? That’s right divas! Yours truly won a fab Diane Von Furstenberg bag that was valued at $200. So, of course I did what any diva would do… I screamed out loud in my best Vicky voice…Whooohooo!!!

Following the Sonsi soiree was part two of the days’ festivities called Curves in the City. This shopping showcase featured even more Sonsi brands (there are over 300 in total), and was being held at the swanky Affinia Manhattan Hotel in Midtown. If you ever get a chance to visit NYC you’ve gotta stop by the Midtown area. You can thank me later! 😉 Ok, so the first stop was at the ShopBJewel table where I met the Candice Guy and Gail. Let me tell you… Their pieces were absolutely amazing!!! I was so wide-eyed for this “rocked-out” clutch that it had to be literally pried from MY clutches! So, after they peeled my off of that beauty, I headed over to the Curvaceous Boutique setup where I met Cassandra. I just love her, and her clothes are nice and stylish, and affordable (which we all like). Then I headed over to MYNT 1792 by Adorn Fashions. MYNT 1792 is a new plus size line that’s launching in September 2012. I had a chance to check out some of their upcoming pieces AND I got a chance to sashay down their mini-runway. I even snagged a $50 AMEX card for best pic too! (Time to re-channel Vicky again… Whooohooo!!!)

Sonsi - Full Figured Fashion Week - ShopBJewels

Check out this rocked-out clutch from ShopBJewels. Too fab!!

More goodies from the ladies at ShopBJewels

So after all that shopping and fun it was time to grab something to eat. Now, you can’t go to the NYC and not indulge in the local flavor, right? And what says New York better than a slice of good ol’ fashion pizza! So Parker and I headed over to the nearest pizzeria for a bite, and then (of course) it was off to do a bit more shopping! While Parker and I were waiting in the lobby of the hotel we ran into the fabulous Lola Darling of the ATL. When I tell you this gal’s style is fierce, I’m being modest…loved loved loved that dress Lola! It was haute!!!

Sonsi - Full Figured Fashion Week - Nikka Shae, Parker Simmons, and Lola Darling

Diva’s in Manhattan – Nikka Shae, Parker Simmons, and Lola Darling

Be on the lookout for some exciting new fashions for the Fall season from all of the Sonsi® brands.

Thank you Sonsi for the invite! I had such an amazing time in the NYC, and I only wish I could have stayed a teeny bit longer. I shed a few tears when I saw all of the pics from the other bloggers who attended the FFFWeek events, so trust me when I say that I plan on being front and center at next years FFFWeek so that I don’t miss a single moment of all the fun! Until then… be YOU-tiful! 😉

Check out more pics from the Sonsi “Blogger “Be YOU-tiful” Pop-Up Party at Full Figure Fashion Week :

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glam on

Makeup 101 with MiMi J – Fall/Winter Edition

Sunday, August 26th
6PM – 9PM

Registration: $100.00

Envy Boutique
1143 Euclid Ave
Atlanta, GA 30307

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Join celebrity makeup artist MiMi J as she shares her knowledge and skills on makeup artistry
during a 3 hour class focused on Fall makeup trends and flawless makeup application.
MiMi will share her tips and tricks during a live demonstration as well as a Q & A session.

Topics to be covered:

Fall/Winter makeup trends and colors
Tool/product recommendations
Live model makeup demonstrations
Brow shaping/filling
Eyelash Application
Applying a red lip
Smokey eye look
…and more!

In addition, every attendee will receive a beauty swag bag and a $50.00 giftcard to
spend at ENVY Boutique on beauty products, clothing, or fashion accessories!

Light refreshments and drinks will be served as well.
Seating is limited so get your tickets now!

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Sponsored by:

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Books & Cocktails w/ Delphine Publications and RHOA Marlo Hampton

Books and Cocktails with Delphine Pulblications and RHOA Marlo Hampton

Join us for this seasons launch party as we introduce Atlanta based independent publishing house,
Delphine Publications as they highlight their current and classic titles.

In the mix will be bloggers, fashionistas, stars, fellow authors, and more hosted by reality show star Marlo Hampton.

Enjoy food, music, and photo opportunities with the host and CEO Tamika Newhouse.

Location:
Studio Couture
22 Bennet St NW (behind Frank Skis’s)
Atlanta, GA 30309

Admission: $20
Includes food, drinks, swag bag, and more.

RSVP by email at RavenLPR@gmail.com

Twitter Trend: #BooksAndCocktails

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Bikers Meet Botanicals: Kiehl’s Hosts Charity Event For HIV/AIDS Research

Kiehl’s, world renown for their premium skin, hair, body care and beauty essentials, hosted their annual LifeRide for amfAR charity event to a packed house at Lenox Square in Atlanta. Commemorating its third year, LifeRide is an annual charity motorcycle ride that helps to raise funds for amfAR (The Foundation for AIDS Research). This nine-day 1,800 mile journey from Miami, FL to Washington D.C. features a mixture of motorcycle enthusiasts and celebrity riders who “rev up” their Harley’s in support of this amazing endeavor. LifeRide combines Kiehl’s longtime love of motorcycles and spirit of adventure with the company’s philanthropic efforts to bring awareness to HIV/AIDS as well as furthering the research in combating this disease.

Kiehl's LifeRide for amfAR at Lenox-Square

Lead by Kiehl’s USA President Chris Salgardo and amfAR CEO Kevin Robert Frost, this year’s crop of riders included actor John Corbett, and motorcycle enthusiasts Tricia Helfer, Gilles Marini, Katee Sackhoff, Teddy Sears, Christopher Redman, Marguerite Moreau, Timothy White, Paul Cox, Grant Reynolds, Conrad Leach and a host of others embarked on this extraordinary philanthropic journey that began in Miami, FL and culminated in Washington, D.C. in time for the International AIDS Conference. At each stop along the way Kiehl’s made donations totaling $90,000 and raised a whopping $115,000 towards amfAR and HIV/AIDS awareness efforts.

Nikka Shae with Kiehl's President Chris Salgardo

Actor John Corbett and guest

Kiehl's donates a hefty check to amfAR

At the Atlanta stop, Collective Soul’s Ed Roland was in the house to welcome guests as the riders rolled into Kiehl’s Lenox Square location for a meet and greet before continuing on their eight stop route. Guests mixed, mingled, shopped, and seized photo ops with the riders while enjoying complimentary facials and Southern-inspired nibbles from Watershed on Peachtree’s Chef Joe Truex.

Kiehl's body and skin care essentials

Kiehl's Active Lifestyles Essentials Kit

In celebration of the ride, Kiehl’s introduced a Limited Edition Active Lifestyle Essentials Kit ($74) which contains an assortment of Kiehl’s signature products for active customers. And in keeping with Kiehl’s long history of philanthropic efforts, the retailer is offering its patrons a chance to join the fight against HIV/AIDS by donating $25,000 from sales of their Active Lifestyle Essentials Kit to benefit amfAR. How fab is that!!! The Limited Edition Active Lifestyle Essentials Kit is available at Kiehl’s stores nationwide.

HIV/AIDS does affect us all, and I encourage everyone to support organizations like amfAR in their efforts to not only bring awareness to this life-threatening disease, but to eradicate it altogether.

To find out more about LifeRide, or to get involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS visit amfAR.org or Kiehls.com. Be sure to stop by Kiehl’s in Lenox Sqaure to pick up a Limited Edition Active Lifestyle Essentials Kit. Through your purchase you CAN make a difference!

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A toast to those who helped make this occasion…

Oh! Nikka & Two Stylish Kays - Blogiversary at Salon Aamono

♫Get ready… Tonight! ♫
♫Gonna make this a night to remember! ♫

Well lovelies, my one year Blogiversary is officially in the books but I’m still floating somewhere between 7^th Heaven and Cloud 9! When I look back on it all I must say that it’s been one heck of a fabulous ride! With all of the fun and fashion, meetups and tweetups, pampering and parties, shopping and socializing, it has definitely been an amazing year to say the least.

So just how did I usher in the celebration…with several of my BFF’s of course! The fabulous Keren Charles of Two Stylish Kays was also celebrating her Blogiversary too, and since we are blogging buddies it made perfect sense for us to celebrate this milestone together.

Keren Charles, Efie Lynn and Nikka Shae kickoff the celebration at Bloomingdale's

The day’s festivities kicked-off at Bloomingdales in Lenox Square where Lancôme hosted a cosmetic and cocktail soiree for us with yummy sips from Skinny Girl Cocktails and private makeup sessions with the Lancôme team and International Makeup Artist Ricardo Costales. We had sooo much fun getting our makeup done at the event and you know we couldn’t let all that hauteness go to waste… so after our glamming session at Bloomies it was time to par-tay!

So, the stage was set as me along with Keren and 20 of our blog gal pals, converged on the ultra chic Salon Aamono at The 1016 Lofts in Atlanta. Brittany Allen, the owner of Salon Aamono, provided Keren and I with the perfect venue to host our sassy celebration. Our fabulous guests enjoyed light bites, wine, and cake pops by Popularity Sweets. DJ Mello kept the party rockin all night while Brittney with G.U.M. Productions live tweeted all of the fun. Now this might be a tad overdue but we would ALL like to send our sincerest apologizes to the good folks at Instagram and Twitter because I’m sure we crashed several of their servers that night from all of the tweeting and pic snapping. 😀

And speaking of Twitter-gate, 😀 here are just a few of the suspects, err umm, ladies who were responsible for the server crashes that night:

Adriene Gadling – Saddidy Magazine
Alicia – Ally McGlam
ChaKiva Felder – Spoiled Diva
Dea Win – Pretty Girls Rock Dresses
Efie Lynn – LA Lynn’s Accessory Shoppe
FlyWon – Fly’s Nest
Kerrie Cooke – Virtuous Styls
Kesha Denise – Funky Flair Boutique
Kiwi – Popularity Sweets
Mary Chatman – Black Bride
Parker Simmons – Everyday Runway 365
Rosalynn Wilson – Chic Boutique Tour
Sherane Heron – Sherane’s Vintage Closet
Talesha Austin – Fashionista
Tia Lou – If I Were a Brit Girl
TMarie – Carisma Designs
Tori Allen – Brainchild Associates

Now, no Tweetup would be complete without a few fab giveaways and swag bags, right! I absolutely love giveaway time, and several lucky ladies walked away with some very haute prizes such as Laura Mercier Body Lotion and Body Perfume, a Charming Charlie necklace, sassy tights from We Love Colors, hair care products from Beautiful Textures, a pair of uber-haute earrings from Salon Aamono, and much more!

Thanks to Carol’s Daughter at Lenox Square for providing the parting gifts. Glitz, glam, gifts, goodies, AND giveaways…What more could a girl ask for!

I was so honored to be surrounded by such an amazing and successful group of women who are doing their thang! Big hugs to you all for supporting both Oh! Nikka and Two Stylish Kays this past year… and I know that Keren would agree with me when I say that without your support we would not Be, for it’s You that inspires us To go on, and that’s the Be-You-T of it all! 😉

Thank you to Salon Aamono owner (and mane maven), Brittany Allen for hosting our shindig at her fabulous salon. We such an amazing time! When you get a chance, you must stop by Salon Aamono. You (and your hair) can thank me later! 😉

And last but certainly not least I want to thank my hubby Jason for supporting me through everything. I could not do this without his support, his patience, his understanding, and most importantly his love. Thank you babes… I love you so much!!!

So, as I close this chapter of Oh! Nikka I can’t help but look forward to all of the excitement ahead. I can assure you that it will be a fun-filled and fabulous journey. My only wish is that you will come along for the ride. 😉

Photo credits: Efie Lynn, Keren Charles, Kiwi,and Tia Lou

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A simply Spa-velous experience!

Lately I’ve been on a breakneck pace with event after event after event, and I’m in desperate need of some serious R&R. And not just any type of rest and relaxation either… I’m thinking of the kind of rejuvenation that consists of nothing less than being immersed in tranquility within the sanctuary of pampered decadence. Somewhere nestled in the hills of the Capri isles surrounded by wellsprings and waterways would surely suffice. But for those of us who desire a European spa experience less the transatlantic flight time and the burden of having to educate ourselves on foreign currency exchange rates, The Spa at Elaine Sterling Institute is definitely the place for you.

Located in Sandy Springs, the Spa at ESI is not only a full service day spa, but it’s also an esthetician school where students gain hands-on experience in a real-world spa setting. You see, the student estheticians are trained in an environment equipped using the latest in spa technology and they offer advanced skincare treatments that are substantially less than many spas around town.

Services on the menu include facials, skin treatments, chemical peels, clinical treatments, body treatments, tinting, waxing, makeup application, microdermabrasion, microcurrent, and back treatments. And if you desire a private pampering session with your besties, ESI provides spa packages for bridal parties and birthday gatherings for little divas-in-training.

So upon entering the spa I immediately sensed the calming ambiance that was serenaded by the trickling of water cascading down a huge carved stone water feature. Hues of soft blues with subtle accents of greens throughout, the decor was very tranquil and mood setting and I couldn’t wait to begin my session.

I opted for the Ultrasonic Skin Scrubber Facial ($45) which consists of a cleansing, exfoliation, extraction, steam, and massage. My esthetician Jennifer made me feel very comfortable as she walked me through each step of the procedure as well she explained the benefits of the treatment and the signature Elaine Sterling skincare products that she would be using. I was so relaxed after my facial that I’m sure I drifted off into lala-land a few times. So after I awoke it was time for my Collagen Eye Treatment ($15). This treatment firms and tightens the skin around the eyes leaving a very cooling and refreshing after effect; a much welcome delight to my tired eyes. I scored a sample of the treatment to take home that I can’t wait to use. Yeah!

I could definitely sense the passion and dedication by Jennifer and the staff with providing a top notch experience as evident by the level of professionalism and service that I received during my visit.

Elaine Sterling

“I love the skin and work every moment of the day to find solutions to problematic skin conditions. I am relentless in the pursuit of more beautiful skin. This is my mission, my passion and my vision.”- Elaine Sterling

Thank you Maria for the invite! What an amazing spa experience that was simply spa-velous!!!

After my rejuvenating experience at the spa, I was ready to face the world and take on my next adventure as the Undercover Socialite! It goes without saying that first impressions are everything and the Spa at Elaine Sterling Institute has all of the essentials to make your next appearance a definite show stopper.

For spa appointments call 404-256-5228

You can also find The Spa at Elaine Sterling Institute on Twitter and Facebook, and on the web at www.spaatesi.com

Or you can visit them in person at:

Elaine Sterling Skincare Institute
4840 Roswell Road NE
Building E, Suite 201
Sandy Springs GA 30342

Oh, and be sure to tell them that Oh! Nikka sent you!

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Makeup 101 with MiMi J – Fall/Winter Edition

Sunday, August 26th 6PM – 9PM

Registration: $100.00

Envy Boutique 1143 Euclid Ave Atlanta, GA 30307

“I love the skin and work every moment of the day to find solutions to problematic skin conditions. I am relentless in the pursuit of more beautiful skin. This is my mission, my passion and my vision.”- Elaine Sterling

Sunday, August 26th
6PM – 9PM

Envy Boutique
1143 Euclid Ave
Atlanta, GA 30307