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FFFWEEK 2014: A Sultry Night in Harlem ft Eric Roberson

So Tuesday night was the "A Sultry Night in Harlem" Concert ft. Eric Roberson. Vin Keatin opened the night with a sexy serenade called Chocolate Kisses. He literally serenaded FFFWEEK FACE Bre Woodley. Keatin's voice makes you want to turn the lights down and get close to your man. The fact that he is super sexy himself didn't hurt either. Next was Jamal St, John, a spoken word artist. He is a self proclaimed chubby chaser and the pieces he performed last night explained why. "On the 7th day God rested because on the 8th day he created thickness and it's been good ever since"  His poetry was clever and it connected to the audience.  And then there was Eric Roberson..... And everything in the world seemed to be really good. Eric's spirit on stage is intensely comforting. He makes you feel as if your with  a group of friends and your in the middle of an awesome jam session. Unfortunately his time was limited, but he made the sweetest lemonade anyone co

COUNTDOWN: 1 day till FFFWEEK!!!!

1. Turn up!!!! It's time to turn up ladies!!!! Only one day left till FFFWEEK. Whatever you haven't done, don't worry about. It's time to focus on enjoying the upcoming week.  See you there ladies!!!

COUNTDOWN: 2 days till FFFWEEK!!!!

2. Taxi! Do you know where you are going? Have you been to New York before? If not public transportation and getting around can be terrifying. I've got a few tip as and tricks to help you get around. Whether you are looking for a taxi, bus, or subway you will need to have some idea of where you are actually going.  a. Uber, despite recent scandal, is my FAVORITE choice for being picked up. They offer regular taxis, black cars, and SUVs. They even have promos that can get you $20 off your first ride. Uber works through an app on your phone. The app allows you to arrange a pick up and it gives you an estimate on how much the ride will cost. It connects to your debit/credit card or paypal account so that you don't have to worry about carrying cash or taking your stuff out your purse. Uber has always had a fast response time for me and you get the name and a photo of your driver before they get to you.  b. HopStop. This app is genius. It's gps for the public transit system in N

COUNTDOWN: 3 days till FFFWEEK!!!

3. Time to pack. Ok ladies with only three days left is time to pull out those suitcases!!! Pack smart and as light as possible. Airlines are charging for checking in bags now so you don't want to bring anything that isn't absolutely necessary. a. Count the days. Count the days that you will be in New York and the events you will be attending. Lay out your outfits for each day and event. Remember that some of the events are in the evening so for those days you will need two outfits. Try to match your shoes and outer garments to more than one outfit. This will help with over packing. b. Pack in sections. When your packing your bags group like clothing together. This will make it easier to find things when you need them. Another way is to roll entire outfits into each other. Including the undergarments you plan on wearing with them. This way is great to because you know once you pick up that sey of clothing you'll have everything you need. c. Travel size. Don't forget

COUNTDOWN: 4 days till FFFWEEK!!!

4. Shoes. First I will start off by saying that my excitement is almost unbearable right now. With only 4 days left to FFFWEEK the mad dash to get everything together is on overdrive. Ok, back to shoes, choosing the right pair can make or break your outfit. A bad choice can also break your poor feet. Unless you are paying for curb to curb car service be prepared to walk, a lot. There are a ton of  flat styles that are trendy and comfortable for the summer.  a. As far as I am concerned flats are the only option.  With all that walking and movement I'm going with total comfort here. Flats can be very fashionable especially this season. I love the gladiator sandals that have been popping up this year.  b. A simple but glam black flat is a staple for every woman's wardrobe. They are easily matched, stylish, and comfortable. I always keep a pair or two of black flats in my lineup. I love the ones with gold or silver accents. And Ilove the pointed toe styles.  c. Lastly you want to h

COUNTDOWN: 5 days till FFFWEEK!!!

5. Tresses Finding the perfect hairstyle is a must. It has to be current and it has to compliment your outfits. Whether you are natural, relaxed, braided, or weaved up, now is the time to make the final selection on your tresses for FFFWEEK.   a. My personal favorite are weaved hairstyles. It takes all the burden of your own hair to perform. I don't know about you but my hair often does it's own thing regardless of my direction. When you have a quality weave installed you have lots of options for big glamorous hair. It also allows you to work with colors that you wouldn't normal use in your own hair due to damage.  b. It is a great feeling of freedom that comes with wearing your natural hair. When I was fully natural I went from rocking a fade to twist outs. My favorite products were from Miss Jessie's and I would always rack up during their yearly BOGO sale. If you choose this route make sure you keep your hair moisturized. There isn't anyhthing worse then a dry fr

COUNTDOWN: 6 Days till FFFWEEK!!!

6. Exfoliate Ladies, you have six days left to make sure your skin is picture ready. That means your face, hands, arms, and legs. The sexy chicas will also want to make sure their torsos are ready as well. ;) Exfoliating should be done on a regular basis, and definitely before FFFWEEK. 6 days is enough time to get that moisturized glow back into your skin. a. Professional treatment. Pamper yourself by going to a spa. Spa's offer body scrub services. Using a spa service is awesome because once you get that done you can just maintain your skin going forward. Jeju Spa in Norcross, Ga, offers this service for $100. The reviews for Jeju are very high. This spa is open 24/7 and they offer a yearly membership.   d. DIY. It's easy to exfoliate your body on your own. Here is what you need: A body brush. Body scrub. Exfoliating gloves. Body oil Body lotion Before you get in the shower, while you are still dry, brush your body using the body brush. You want to lift your dead dry skin so t

COUNTDOWN: 7 Days till FFFWEEK!!

7. Eric Roberson Ladies ladies ladies........ If you aren't familiar with the soulful sounds of this man you are at a disadvantage. I can't lie though, when I first found out he would be performing I had no clue who he was and I hadn't heard one song. I started listening to all of his music new and old and I just couldn't believe that I hadn't heard any of it before. My favorite song as of now is  "Softest Lips ," this one is so smooth and sexy. A grown and sensual "panty wetter." Yes. I'm going to cross my fingers that he performs this song. ;) He has collaborations with just about any influential soul or r&b singer you can name. Jill Scott, Marsha Ambrosia, and Raheem DeVaughn are just a couple on the list. He has shows and performances on a regular basis. I'm so excited that FFFWEEK was able to grab him to perform for us!! I plan on enjoying this concert, one thing I've noticed about what it takes to enjoy a concert is

COUNTDOWN: 8 days till FFFWEEK!!!

The Right White Have you been able to pull your white outfit together for the "Curves at Sea" All  White Dinner/Dance Cruise. I hope so, if you haven't you are playing it a bit too close for me. BUT!! I'll help you out anyway. The All White Cruise is arguably the most anticipated event of FFFWEEK. There is something about seeing everyone in there crisp clean white outfits that is just mezmorizing. It's the first ticket to sell out every year.  a. Go the Custom Route. If you have never had a dress made to fit YOUR body you are at a definite disadvantage. Especially when it comes to white clothing. The color itself just isn't very forgiving. So the time and skill that is put into a custom white outfit is WELL  WORTH IT. This year you may have missed most deadlines to start a full custom piece, but you still have time to have your outfit altered. Alterations can be done at most dry cleaners. Hemming a skirt or taking in a pair of pants at the waist could be just

COUNTDOWN: 9 Days till FFFWEEK

9. Prepare to Network The networking at FFFWEEK is the best I've seen. Whether you are a blogger, producer, model, or an attendee the possibilities of great connections abundant.  How to connect: a. Bring cards!! Do you have business cards? Even if you don't have a business you can have cards with your personal info on them to make exchanging info quick and easy. There is still time for you to order business cards. My favorite site so far is VistaPrint , they always have great sales and the quality has never let me down. Also there is a site called  ClubFlyers , this site gives you FREE cards. The catch is that the back of the card has their advertisement on it and you have to pay for shipping.        At the end of the night you can use an app called  CamCard  to retrieve the info from the cards you have collected. This app is your best friend when it comes to networking. You just take a picture of the card and it saves the number to your contact list for you. It

COUNTDOWN: 10 days till FFFWEEK!!!!

Ten days till FFFWEEK.....THE OFFICIAL COUNTDOWN BEGINS!!!! So you've been planning all year for this event and now it's crunch time. Are you still trying to lose that last ten pounds? Or maybe you bought tickets to the Eric Roberson concert, but you don't know the words to all his songs (nobody wants to be the only one NOT signing along)? What ever your crunch time dilemma is Lavish Access is going to get you through!!  10. Ten pounds in ten days.  Don't fret ladies you can still do! It's going to take some focus but it is still possible to get rid of that last ten pounds you've been talking about for the past three months. LOL I'm right along with you so I know the struggle is real. The tips below may not get you down the entire ten  pounds by FFFWEEK, but they will give you a great start to getting rid of those last ten. Here's the plan: a. Water Water Water Water is going to help your body prepare to drop some pounds. The rul