Tightfisted Fashion

I met a lovely sister, Shakira, owner of Kira's Kouture Boutique at an event a few weeks ago. She has such a glowing aura, it makes me feel like I've known her forever. She's a good natured person, she's a go-getter, a young entrepreneur like myself, oh and she loves thrifting like me :) She's been very supportive, and I was happy to see her at my event and to support her at her Mother-Daughter Tea. It was a great event...look forward to next year's event! Here I am in a thrifted neon green dress and thrifted plastic/pleather heels.  My mommy and my sister, coming to support me and enjoy the Tea  Some of the items SOLD by the newest members of Team Tightfisted      Two of the speakers at the Tea, The central theme was dreaming big and taking the steps towards accomplishing them. Another theme was not letting obstacles stand in your way--to be proactive and to write down your goals. I totally agree with the messages.  When I started

My first big event for Tightfisted Fashion proved to be better than I expected. I was so nervous that the elements would not come together....the food, the drinks, the band, the fashion, the art, the guest...but it all did! Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and the affair. I had a bit of a cold, but I pulled it together and represented the business well. I owe my friends and family for making my first event a success and I hope I can make this an annual event :) I wore a thrifted gilded strapless dress. I love how it looks retro yet relevant. I think the dress was all of $8, but looked like a million bucks. The belt came from an antique market for $5. The shoes were "borrowed" indefinately from my mom (lol) and the jewelry was both bought and thrifted. My hair was styled by a local shop who has been doing my hair for years...since I had locs in college. I love how it almost looks like a crown.

/Working hard! At the Natural Hair Care Expo in Baltimore, MD My second showing   Yes, that would be Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake supporting small businesses, eco-friendly shopping and #TeamTightfisted  Jennifer Lord, CEO of Natural Hollywood Magazine If it's chic enough for the Mayor, it's chic enough for us all :)   My re-fashioned hairstyle