Beautifully Boho

30. November 2011 · 1 comment · Categories: Events, Love & Fashion · Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Remember Christina Hinnant and Photography Blu?  Well, Christina was cool enough to ask if I would style a promo shoot for her and her company.  The theme: Boho Chic.  So, of course I wanted to do it! (Duh).  Who doesn’t love a good maxi dress and a head band? So I gathered a suitcase (literally, a suitcase) full of hippie-inspired attire and jewelry, and met the girls in the morning at Christina’s place.  There were 5 models: Kelly, Annie, Jessica, Rochelle, and Stephanie. They all came prepared with their own collections of bohemian-themed greatness, so I was really excited to mix-and-match.  All the items are basically from two places: Forever 21 and Cotton On.

Here’s what they looked like:

I snuck in ;)

Looove!  Forever 21 has a great selection of clothes and jewelry that can help you accomplish this laid-back look.  It also helps that they’re crazy-affordable.  When you’re shopping, think maxi dresses, skirts, light and flowy fits, and earthy tones.  Here are a few items I found to help you out, all on Forever21.com.

Hope you loved it.

Write you soon,

Jenn

Crazy Town #3: Minion

18. November 2011 · Write a comment · Categories: Crazy Town · Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

I rarely have complainers at my store, but when I do they make great stories.

I had just opened the store when the phone rang.  I answered, but was immediately cut-off by “I need a manager, now.”  Oh, grand. Now, when you read her rant, imagine 80% country, 20% ghetto.  Strange, but accurate.

Me: “I’m the store manager, what can I help you with?”

CL (stands for Crazy Lady): “You ain’t got no motherf****in’ respeck (yes, respeck) for people in the military!”

Me: “Ma’am, I’m not really sure what you’re referring to, but I’d be happy to help you if you tell me what the issue is.”

CL: “You tryna mess me around, girl! My baby bought a shirt from you 3 months ago and she don’t need it cause she’s in the army. I want the cash back and you wanna blame me cause I ain’t got no receipt!  Well you didn’t give me no damn receipt so you better stop blamin’ the customer and gimme my money back!”

Hmmm…

Me: (slightly irritated, slightly entertained) “I promise I’m not ‘messing you around,’ do you remember who you talked to when you came in?”

CL: “You know what? I wanna talk to someone who’s not a minion.  Give me a districk (yep) or corporate number.”

MINION?!  Bitch please. Now I’m super irritated and not-so-entertained…

Me: “My district manager is more accessible on the weekends through E-mail.” CL interrupt: “I don’t want no goddamn e-mail, I want a motherf****in’ phone number!!”

Me: “I wasn’t finished.  I’m going to give you his office number…” CL interrupt: “Yeah, you better stop tryna mess with me girl, what’s your name?  You tryna mess with me.”

Me: “My name is Jenn.  J-E-N-N.  I’m not trying to mess with you if I could just finish my sentence.  His office number is XXX-XXXX, but…”  CL interrupt: “Is he there today?!”

Me: “No, I was trying to tell you that he’s only here on Mondays and Tuesdays, but his e-mail is accessible on the weekends.”

CL: “Girl you diggin’ yaself a hole.  That’s why you gave me his office, cause he ain’t even there.”

Stay calm, Jenn.  Stay calm.  This lady is stupid, breathe.

Me: “I’m really trying to help you here.  When were you in the store?

CL: “We bought it in Atlanta 3 months ago.”

ARE YOU EFFING JOKING?!  ATLANTA?!?!?!?!?!?!

Me: “You do realize this is the Tampa store, right?”

CL: “It’s still your store!  Just a different state!”

Oh yeah, no big deal.  You just screamed at me for 10 minutes for something that happened in GEORGIA!

I told her to go ahead and call my boss, but I really wanted to tell her to jump off a building.  Then I booked her a first-class ticket to Crazy Town.

If we’re friends and you act like this, we’re not friends anymore.  If we’re friends and your relatives/friends act like this, we’re not friends anymore.  If I don’t know you and you act like this, kick yourself.

True Story.

Write you soon,

Jenn

Unemployment: Unraveled

15. November 2011 · 1 comment · Categories: Uncategorized · Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

While the unemployment rate is high, people want to blame it a number of things; The President, the economy, luck, whatever.  I, however, have a slightly different belief.  After looking through a stack of maybe 50 applications today, I came to the conclusion that a lot of people are unemployed because, well they’re morons.  It is nearly impossible to find people with half a brain right now and I can prove it.  I’ve taken some of the most laughable/idiotic things people have put on their applications and posted them below.  Honestly, I’m not sure how some of these people will get through life. These are word-for-word, no lie.

Salary Desired: “Whatevs”  (Really?)

On the top of an application: “PLS CALL!”

Question: Have you ever been convicted of a crime?

Answer #1: “Pitty theft misdemeanar.”  Spelling bee champion, obviously.

Answer #2: “Petit theft and obstructing an officer.” I’m a lover, not a fighter.

Answer #3: “Convicted of petty theft August 2011.” He’s had plenty of recovery time.

Answer #4: “Misdemeanor petit theft and possesion of alcohol by a minor.  I completed probation and paid a lot of fines.”  17-year old gets drunk and steals clothes?  Weird combo, but okay.

Answer #5: ” Prescripsion without a bottle and mistyminor possesion.”  Seriously my little red squiggly spelling lines are going bananas.

Answer #6: “Been arrested twice but not convicted.”  Good for you, kid.  Keep that to yourself.

Drum Roll Please…

Answer #7 and my absolute favorite of all time: “Pity thift for stealing clothes while I was homeless and eat.  I feel bad about it please still give me a chance.”   I’m not completely sure what eating homeless people has to do with stealing clothes, but homegirl takes the cake on this one.  I’ve kept it around for rainy days, or when I need a good laugh.

What. The. Eff?! Throw me a bone here. I wish people would stop complaining about finding jobs.  Learn how to fill out an application, learn how to spell (real words, not in text form), and look presentable.  At least I get some comedic action on the day-to-day.

Write you soon,

Jenn

Photography Blu

10. November 2011 · Write a comment · Categories: Me · Tags: , , , , , , ,

It was recently brought to my attention that I have zero pictures of myself on the site.  I honestly didn’t think about it because I figured everyone who reads this knows me personally.  My psychic skills have failed me once again, but this is a good thing!  So, instead of taking cropped pictures of myself off of Facebook, I decided to get pictures done.

After weighing my options and taking some suggestions, I decided to go with Photography Blu.  My boyfriend’s family had a shoot with Blu’s head honcho, Christina, a few months back and they looked awesome!  So I shot an e-mail over to her and got the process rolling.

I met Christina Crudele Hinnant and her intern, Kelly Moores, at 9am near the Tampa Bay Art Museum.  Mother Nature was playing a mean trick on me and dropped the usual 80 degree day into a 55 degree morning, so I was freezing.  I also have no idea what I’m doing when it comes to modeling, so I was really nervous.  I asked Christina to not let me look like a complete dork.

Christina is amazing!  She was coaching me through everything and came up with some crazy places to shoot.  I chose my favorites from the CD I got today and posted them below.  (My “serious” face needs some serious work, I should have practiced!) Anyway, here I am, no longer impersonating the Wizard of Oz…

If you need/want pictures done of yourself, your family, whatever, talk to Christina and her team.  There are a lot of options and packages so you can book what fits your needs and schedules, plus they’re available for travel.  Go to their Facebook Page, browse it, LIKE IT (only because there isn’t a LOVE button), and give your vanity a little attention. :)

Write you soon,

Jenn

Be Chic when it’s Chilly

07. November 2011 · Write a comment · Categories: Love & Fashion, Trends · Tags: , , , , , , , , , ,

As the temperature drops, we have to customize our wardrobes to fit the weather.  Don’t be that girl in the tiny sleeveless dress, shaking to death because she didn’t want to ruin her look with a coat.  There are tons of ways to look hot when it’s beyond cold outside.  I found a lot of great looks on pinterest, plus I added a poll so you can tell me what your favorite winter looks are.

So, tell me what you love to wear when the weather isn’t so warm :)

[polldaddy poll="5649774"]

Write you soon,

Jenn