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Flashback Shoot w. DJ Taradactyl

recently a girl friend and fellow Darlin of Sorry,Darlin-Tara AKA DJ Taradactyl and i collaborated on a mini shoot for a feature she is getting in CommonCreativ ATL. though it was a very last minute rendezvous we both really like the outcome.
plus, shooting such a pretty gal made my job easy peasy:
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above is the photo she choose, below are other options
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outfit details:
dress: H&M, belt: Vintage, tights: Target, boots: Dolce Vita for Target

after telling me the details she said “ima budget gal” – you and me both lady friend!
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Savannah said this looked like a Nasty Gal photo, this made me SMILE.
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a natural right?
this last one is my favorite, she is too darlin!
will post the article when it’s out AND she’s using it for an ad too so that’ll be coming as well. you have no idea how happy all this makes me in addition to getting in 944 mag for a different set of photos-2 publications in one month, pinch me! the same month that happens to be my “Golden Birthday” is even more special. i’ll be turning 25 on the 25th of this month. and boy is it hitting me.hard. not that im freaking out about the age but just wanting to step up to the responsibilities of “adult hood” and maturity..yada yada yada-but im totally digging it.
before all the birthday celebrations begin i have a jam packed month as i’ll also be going to Nashville next weekend for a bachelorette party and the next week hitting up SD, California for an 8-day vacation with my sweety. needless to say March is going to be fabulous!

AntiqueAdventures

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since the snow storm we atlantans have been waiting patiently for some sunny days and low and behold-we received! naturally Kristie and i took advantage of the enjoyable temperatures and went around town hitting up some of the best antique shops such as Paris on Ponce, Scarlet Loves Retro and the Fainting Couch. my objective was to find the perfect desk for a small space in my bedroom and while i didn’t go home with the price-winner, i know there is the right one at the right price out there…somewhere…
needless to say we had a good time, here are some snaps of the adventure//
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((L)) Kristie’s vintage oxfords && ((R)) my LuckyBrand boots
other outfit deetz:
Me: dress: UO, jacket//purse//sunnies//necklace: Vintage
KJO: dress: H&M, jacket: BillyReid, purse: Vintage Fendi, necklace: various

i am so so so so so so so so so so SO excited to finally be able to wear my Lucky boots that were a Christmas gift from mom! you see the day after NYE i broke a small toe on my right foot and since then it’s been comfort shoes only, which is not all that fun when you love to dress up. now the little guy is healed and i can sport these amazing green boots i’ve been dying to take for a spin-what do you think???
another [green] item i am ecstatic about is this jacket Kristie found at a yard sale and actually got on the free. when she came home and showed me i was ALL about it, begging her to trade it with something-anything of mine..she agreed and said we’d figure it out later-such a lovely friend i have ! :)) !
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sitting in front of our dream vanity at the Fainting Couch looking distraught over her imaginary hubby who was sent off to war-“Oh Frederick….”
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one of the hippest Creative Loafing distribution boxes in all of Atlanta, wishing i had this print as wallpaper!
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i spy a lady friend!
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whenever i get that huge porch i’ve always wanted, i will have some form of these metal rocking benches to sit and read on.
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vintage sign at Scarlet Loves Retro
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so there you have it, just a tidbit of our afternoon perusing around town checking out vintage.
as yesterday AND today have been nice as well all of atlanta is out and about. for the most part i spent yesterday at an office desk but today i did manage to get out to L5P via bike and get these legs a’movin!
tonight is a clothing swap + vino//potluck party with my ladies-will be sharing my trades later this week!

OUTfitz

been work work working away this past week at America’s Mart for Natural Life [again] as well at other outlets of money making so i apologize for my absence.!. i’ve compiled some photos of outfits from the past couple weeks of my nightLIFE explorations:
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for a monthly party called Facelift at Halo Lounge downtown
deetz:
top [seen on LF many times] vintage, leather shorts: Silence+Noise, tights//bra: AA, boots: Dolce Vita, earring: BabyCakes {an atl local}
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pictured here with my good pal Kristie, who will be a real Atlanta resident come Feb1st-pumped!
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above photos courtesy of:
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at another monthly party-Hot and Sticky-where i shot photos for Sorry,Darlin
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blazer: Kenneth Cole, tank: Old Navy, skirt//purse: vintage, ring: Betsey Johnson
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even though i was photographer for the evening many people insisted on turning the camera around on me – def did not mind :))
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eastside lounge
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the roomy got me this Betsey Johnson ring for Christmas and im IN LOVE with the size, pattern and jewel! thanks ash!
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#3:
date night with my boyfriend
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rabbit fur coat: vintage, top: BDG, vest: Flying Tomatos, skirt: Target, tights: Luxe, boots: vintage
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flare deetz:
unicorn necklace: vintage, elephant necklace: j crew-gift from my brother’s gf, single chain: vintage, blue button: Kentuck craft fair, pink button: gift from friend after her trip to Spain
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after spotting a shopper at UO wearing a very similar version of this coat all casual-like i’ve since decided it doesn’t need to be a super fancy night to bring it out. it’s no longer going to sit lonely in my closet just because it’s glamourous, i had fun wearing it to dinner and drinks as well as around town the next day.
-Flashy

NYE Flashback Pics

here is the post and photos I have been dying to share, more of my outfit to come but this is the post directly from SorryDarlin.com

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New Years Eve via Lady Flashback!

Hey there blog babies! I’m super excited to welcome a new girl to our team- Lady Flashback! Check out her own sweet blog here and stay tuned for her fashion musings, party pix and general Flashback magic. Her first round of party photos are up in the photo gallery, so check them out! Plus our newest Darlin will be shooting Hot and Sticky this Thursday at Eastside Lounge, so please give her unicorn kisses and make her feel super welcome! – Sarah

As a huge fan of Sorry,Darlin I was thrilled when Sarah approached me about collaborating efforts with her blog and mine, LadyFlashback.com. I have been blogging about fashion, photography, home decor, parties, DIY, and all things vintage for over 3 years now. Relocating to Atlanta has opened up many doors for me in the internet world as well as nightlife. Just last month my blog was awarded the superlative for “Hip Style Blog” in Atlanta Magazine, see the article here. Being a long time fan of photography it dawned on me that shooting parties professionally was my calling since I was already taking 100+ photos any given weekend. This opportunity to shoot with Sorry,Darlin blows my mind, extremely excited for adventures to come!

Our first experience together just so happened to be NYE, what a purrrfect night to shoot for the VERY FIRST TIME-huh?!?!

The Darlin ladies and I agree-it went marvelous, take a look for yourself over at the photo gallery.

Here are my top 11 favorites of the night we rang in 2011 at MJQ

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what do you think? like the look of the photos and my watermark-your feedback is much appreciated!
-Flashy

it wasn’t until a couple of days ago i was made aware that the Atlanta Magazine had awarded LadyFlashback.com the superlative for “Hip Style Blog” in their December issue. when i found out about the possible mention back in November i thought it was just that-a mention. to my surprise i was told that i had actually made the “Best of Atlanta” list.
i am thrilled to get any recognition but a real life print magazine that just celebrated their 50th birthday, even more RAD!
so here is the scanned front of magazine and my spot on the page,
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thanks Kareem for helping with the graphic setup!
and since i was so incredibly sick for and around Christmas i wanted to share some classy images from our Classy Christmas VINO party hosted by my roommate and i on December 16. thinking this party is where someone got everyone so so sick, since my friends were also ill a day or so later-opps .!. nonetheless we mingled, nibbled, laughed and got merry with some whites and reds.
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got the house all shiny and tidy for the shindig!
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my sweety even brought over some balloons!
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they gravitated around the light and cast off bits of red, so festive!
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myself, roommate and friend Mallory all smiles after a glass or three
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one of my bff’s, jamey turned into james this night-classy guy!
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Harmony and I hanging out in my bedroom
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too many prom dates to choose, went for my two favs!
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and pose!
wearing an EBV [vintage] dress
AA socks
Corso Como heels
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have some wine with that CHEEZZE!
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also wanted to snap some photos of the lovely Elizabeth and her eclectic outfit, she had henna tattoos on her hands-too bad i didn’t get a close-up!
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i believe this is [mostly] vintage w//F21 heels
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always adore her mix of colors, patterns and styles!
hosting potlucks & events seems to be my thing and i usually get carried away making foodies, this time was no different. i made stuffed feta mushrooms and a spinach artichoke fondue recipe i found via the Melting Pot. the mushrooms i free-styled because you can’t really go wrong with bread crumbs, shrooms, feta and seassoning… and the fondue was so easy, and it had everyone coming back for seconds, here it is:

    3oz. chopped cooked spinach

    3oz. chopped artichoke hearts

    1 spoon of minced garlic

    8oz. shredded cheddar cheese

    5 turns of cracked black pepper

    for dipping:

    cubed bread- french/rye/pumpernickel

    vegetables – coliflower/carrots/celery/broccoli

serves 4 so i multiplied everything x3 i believe, made a ton!
and lastly,
wanted to share my stingy santa gift i went home with from a friends holiday party,
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magical right????
i plan to paint the frame and then hang it someone very visible in my apartment!
well that sums up some of my December happenings but the best is yet to come-
NEW YEARS EVE photos, stay tuned!