tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85130591611146568362024-02-08T15:49:18.853-05:00It's Just JaJajababyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799108713497688570noreply@blogger.comBlogger406125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513059161114656836.post-57744462699283487532011-08-29T00:52:00.006-04:002011-08-29T01:38:30.202-04:00Finding My Venue: Ambient + Studio<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span">Fun Fact:</span></b> I may have called all of the venues in Atlanta but only viewed one venue.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.ambientplusstudio.com/images/1.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you've been following my blog a little, you would know that one of my dearest girlfriends recently got married in November 2010, check out her fabulous dress <a href="http://itsjustja.blogspot.com/2011/01/on-my-hiatus.html">here</a>. During her wedding preparation, I strolled upon the Ambient + Studios. I contacted the Operations Manager, Jason, around May of last year. I loved the space so much, I tried to live vicariously through my girlfriend but she had her eyes on The Little Garden (which was a lovely venue), so I stored this venue in the back of memory. </div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Fast forward to the beginning of this year. After my engagement, I started my planning my wedding. Originally, I wanted a rooftop wedding but majority of the wedding venues in Atlanta that had a rooftop came with a hefty price tag aka an onsite caterer. I knew that since I was a DIY bride that was under a strict budget, those venues were way out of my price range. So I looked up several different type of venues; Summerour Studios, King Plow, The Puritan, The Pink Palace...you name it, I looked them up. And again, most of these venues had an onsite or preferred caterer that I just could not afford. </div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2756/4134273330_ae6414ae1f_z.jpg?zz=1" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then I had an aha moment. I remembered the Ambient + Studios! I toured the venue for the first time in January with the fiance. The Ambient is a 10,000 square feet of raw space. I must admit when I first saw the venue, I was overwhelmed but I still could not stop thinking about this venue. It was around April, that I finally made my decision that this was the venue for me but I still had anxieties how to translate this beautiful and empty canvas into MY dream wedding.</div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://freshbridalexperience.squarespace.com/storage/Ambient_Wedding_02.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1297457163406" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span">
<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span">images via <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.ambientplusstudio.com">www.ambientplusstudio.com</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div></div>Jajababyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799108713497688570noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513059161114656836.post-80508869974970923272011-08-10T22:47:00.010-04:002011-08-10T23:11:00.713-04:00My Wedding Journey<div style="text-align: center;">Please forgive me for practically abandoning my blog. Is anyone still reading or following my little space? Well if you are, you are seriously in for a treat! You can officially add my name to the hundreds and hundreds of other personal wedding blogs. I feel like my wedding plans are finally turning out to be such a unique and fun experience that I just felt it was only right to share with the blogasphere (well at least I think so). We have some major catching up to do...so bare with me as I try to juggle work, buying a new house, life and trying to blog. My goal is to post up several postings within the next couple of days! I am so excited! Till then...here are some pictures of my ladies from a photoshoot we had.
<br />
<br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px; width: 646px; height: 453px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/1247322315_PcT7L-O.jpg" />
<br />
<br />
<br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px; width: 655px; height: 448px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/photoshootrz.jpg" />
<br />
<br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px; width: 714px; height: 607px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/photoshootrz2.jpg" />
<br />
<br />Rock & Republic skinnies, Forever 21 blouse, BCBG pumps
<br />
<br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/photoshootrz3.jpg" /></div>Jajababyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799108713497688570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513059161114656836.post-3101773456022560782011-07-22T00:39:00.002-04:002011-07-22T00:40:01.474-04:00HI!!!Wow, I have not blogged in FOREVER! I will be updating the site frequently soon. You will not be disappointed!Jajababyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799108713497688570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513059161114656836.post-1207235965471510992011-04-04T22:20:00.002-04:002011-04-04T22:31:23.246-04:00Hi blogging world,<br /><br />Oh how I missed thou! I can finally take a breather (for now). The past couple of weeks have been so hectic (in a good way) and now I can finally settle down a bit. This past weekend my girls threw one of our best friends her bridal shower/bachelorette weekend. It had a Parisian theme and it was uber cute! A post about the weekend will be coming soon.<br /><br />Can you believe I have less than 6 months to my own wedding and I have nothing! No venue, no dress, no nothing. However, I am not in panic mode yet. I have narrowed down my photogs and have an idea on the "feel" of the wedding but that's about it. I hope to find a venue within the next few weeks or I will be panic mode for sure!Jajababyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799108713497688570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513059161114656836.post-25963246281196136562011-03-04T01:23:00.003-05:002011-03-04T01:47:29.903-05:00March Already<div style="text-align: center;">Wow, it's March already? I cannot believe it. That means I have 6 months left to plan the perfect wedding. 6 months to plan 3 receptions! As a Nigerian who is marrying an American, I have to celebrate both cultures. I am really psyched but super busy as of late. When I can accurately formulate some thoughts and ideas, I will post an update on the wedding plans. Till then enjoy some pics.<br /><br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/Picture276.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">NYE...the night my babe proposed. Celebrating with friends!</span><br /><br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/Picture306.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">At Bluepointe Restaurant - Celebrating life with some fabulous women! </span><br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/Picture294.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/Picture300.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/Picture301.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Acting silly with my girl. </span><br /><br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px; width: 684px; height: 390px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/Picture466.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">At my football themed post-engagement party! How cute is my cake?! It tasted just as good as it looked!</span><br /><br /><br /></div>Jajababyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799108713497688570noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513059161114656836.post-10688125113095658082011-02-18T16:22:00.006-05:002011-02-18T16:38:30.368-05:00Friday Lovelies: Marchesa 2011 Fall RTW<div style="text-align: center;"><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px; width: 517px; height: 403px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/marchesa2011f-2.jpg" /><br /><br />My adoration for Marchesa just grew exponentially. Marchesa 2011 Fall line was filled with luxe tulle and delicate laces that will definitely command attention. In a perfect world, I would be walking down the aisle wearing one of their gowns.<br /><br /><br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px; width: 308px; height: 452px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/marchesa2011f-3.jpg" /> <img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px; width: 308px; height: 452px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/marchesa2011f-5.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px; width: 308px; height: 452px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/marchesa2011f-6.jpg" /> <img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px; width: 308px; height: 452px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/marchesa2011f.jpg" /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 102);font-size:78%;" >{images via <a href="http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/01_33VDchZI/Marchesa+Presentation+Fall+2011+Mercedes+Benz/54dKDmEAhC5">zimbio.com</a>}</span><br /></div></div>Jajababyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799108713497688570noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513059161114656836.post-83373133809121152632011-02-14T23:47:00.004-05:002011-02-15T00:24:20.736-05:00Engagement Party<div style="text-align: center;">Several weekends ago, some of my fabulous bffs decided to throw me a surprise engagement party! I thought we were getting together for a girls day filled with laughter, girl talk, and Mimosa. Well our day was filled with that but I did not know that it included a basket full of goodies, engagement games, and even a special message from the beau. I don't really have any pictures from the engagement *cough* *cough* but here are some pics from previous engagement parties that I threw for 3 of my girls.<br /><br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px; width: 517px; height: 403px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/7722_827766881420_4924412_50953535_1044979_n.jpg" /><br /><br />Surprise Engagement Party at Rise Sushi Lounge in Atlanta. This was me wearing my fro which I no longer wear b/c it's too much work. I may get back to that once life slows down a bit (which I highly life will).<br /><br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px; width: 544px; height: 411px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/7722_827766826530_4924412_50953524_3967964_n.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px; width: 538px; height: 406px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/7722_827766821540_4924412_50953523_237354_n.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px; width: 572px; height: 432px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/25515_399061839960_500059960_3982112_1177243_n.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px; width: 583px; height: 446px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/25515_399061869960_500059960_3982116_4989860_n.jpg" /><br /><br />Afternoon Tea @ Dr. Bombay's Underwater Tea Party in Decatur, GA.<br /><br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px; width: 558px; height: 421px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/25515_399061894960_500059960_3982120_2192818_n.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px; width: 575px; height: 434px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/25515_399061859960_500059960_3982115_695841_n.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px; width: 423px; height: 559px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/25515_399061969960_500059960_3982130_1942785_n.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px; width: 566px; height: 427px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/25515_399061919960_500059960_3982124_7431462_n.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px; width: 542px; height: 409px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/25515_399061889960_500059960_3982119_5706597_n.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px; width: 566px; height: 427px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/25515_399061994960_500059960_3982135_1015664_n.jpg" /></div>Jajababyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799108713497688570noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513059161114656836.post-60930755573228853932011-02-09T11:12:00.004-05:002011-02-09T11:33:53.399-05:00Wedding Dress Collection: AnthropoligieI am sure you all heard that Anthropologie was coming out with a bridal collection, <a href="http://www.glamour.com/about/bhldn">BHLDN</a>. Well Glamour Magazine, got their hands on the goods. What do you think? Honestly, not wowed by the entire line but I do see some faves.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/bhldn.jpg"><img style="width: 241px; height: 535px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/bhldn.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/bhldn2.jpg"><img style="width: 241px; height: 535px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/bhldn2.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/bhldn3.jpg"><img style="width: 241px; height: 535px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/bhldn3.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/bhldn4.jpg"><img style="width: 257px; height: 535px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/bhldn4.jpg" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(255, 204, 51);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">These two are my faves.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/bhldn5.jpg"><img style="width: 241px; height: 535px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/bhldn5.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/bhldn6.jpg"><img style="height: 535px; width: 267px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/bhldn6.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/bhldn7.jpg"><img style="width: 241px; height: 535px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/bhldn7.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/bhldn8.jpg"><img style="width: 267px; height: 535px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/bhldn8.jpg" /></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/bhldn9.jpg"><img style="width: 241px; height: 535px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/bhldn9.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left; color: rgb(255, 204, 51);"><span style="font-size:78%;">{img via <a href="http://www.glamour.com/weddings/blogs/save-the-date/2011/02/want-a-sneak-peak-of-the-new-a.html">Glamour</a>}</span><br /></div></div>Jajababyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799108713497688570noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513059161114656836.post-80012553830987923652011-02-04T17:00:00.004-05:002011-02-04T17:11:51.440-05:00Feel Good FridayMan, I am seriously hating this weather. Not only is it really cold but it's been raining for the past several days. The type of rain that does not want to go away. Definitely in the mood to be at home in my pajamas watching a movie with the beau. Oh well. This inspiration piece made me smile.<br /><br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px; width: 375px; height: 493px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/inspiration124.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 204);">{</span><a style="color: rgb(255, 204, 204);" href="http://www.blanaid.com/2011/01/50th-fancy-friday-2/">blanaid</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 204);">}</span></span>Jajababyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799108713497688570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513059161114656836.post-61988874458778855062011-02-04T16:26:00.004-05:002011-02-04T16:30:47.758-05:00Video: Mrs. Fabulousity, Kimoa Lee SimmonsA glimpse inside Kimora Lee Simmons "satellite" closet.<br /><br />Happy Friday!<br /><br /><br /><object width='562' height='411'><param name='allowfullscreen' value='true' /><param name='allowscriptaccess' value='always' /><param name='movie' value='http://blueflyclosetconfessions.com/swf/videoplayer.swf?id=14' /><embed src='http://blueflyclosetconfessions.com/swf/videoplayer.swf?id=14' type='application/x-shockwave-flash' allowfullscreen='true' allowscriptaccess='always' width='562' height='411'></embed></object>Jajababyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799108713497688570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513059161114656836.post-75009551957200524562011-02-03T12:00:00.004-05:002011-02-03T13:46:57.003-05:00Thank YouI can honestly say I have the best girlfriends ever. I am surrounded by awesome women. From my mother to my baby sister to my incredible group of besties. Good people are hard to come by and when you have great people in your corner, you should be thankful.<br /><br />With that being said, I want to start mailing random Thank You notes. But you know me, it has to be done in style. Check out some awesome Thank You notes.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 522px; height: 522px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/finestationery.jpg" /><br /><br />1. Crane & Co | 2. <a href="http://www.katespade.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=1866716&cp=1855190">Kate Spade Stationery</a> | 3. Vera Wang | 4. Vera Wang | 5. <a href="http://www.williamarthur.com/products/Vera-Wang-You-Rock-Notes_50-B55368_3502">Vera Wang</a><br /></div>Jajababyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799108713497688570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513059161114656836.post-81290342389243546592011-02-01T23:18:00.004-05:002011-02-02T09:33:36.224-05:00Diane von Furstenberg Opal Linen<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px; width: 284px; height: 412px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/96870_fr_dl.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px; width: 284px; height: 412px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/96870_bk_dl.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px; width: 284px; height: 412px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/96870.jpg" /><br /><br />I remember lusting over the Opal <a href="http://www.my-wardrobe.com/dvf/black-opal-wooden-wedge-457957?c_id=wgusd&utm_source=webgains_affiliate_usd&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=webgains_affiliate_usd&_$ja=tsid:9732&cm_mmc=affiliate-_-webgains-_-US-_-my-wardrobe">wooden version</a> of these beautes last year but now this? In love...<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 51);font-size:78%;" >{images via net-a-porter.com}</span><br /></div></div>Jajababyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799108713497688570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513059161114656836.post-982163106110672682011-02-01T22:48:00.005-05:002011-02-01T23:31:17.044-05:00Oh no not againMan, it is becoming really hard to stay up to date with this blog. I don't know where the time goes; oh yes I do...between the demands at work, planning another wedding, planning my wedding, and being a mother & fiance while trying to work on my business. One of my biggest qualms is being disciplined. I will get online determined to blog and then get caught doing something else until the wee hours of the night. And you know what that means; going to bed super late, then waking up late, then going to work late, then coming home late. Phew! After all of that a woman is tired.<br /><br />In the beginning when I first started blogging, I posted monthly goals. I think I will get back to doing that. It's already February and I feel like I am losing that drive that I first had at the beginning of the year. So what better way than to hold myself accountable. I missed January but we can try to make this month count. What are some goals you have for this month?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Goals for February</span></span><br /></div><ol><li>Relationship with God - have morning devotions, buy a study bible, look into volunteering somewhere.<br /></li><li>Work on changing bad habits - go to bed by 10 P.M. Wake up by 7 A.M. Be at work by 8:30 A.M.</li><li>Fitness - Loss 10 lbs. Start 10 day fruit & veggie detox (mostly). Work out at gym 3xs a week. </li><li>Business - Work on logo and design. Make business card and product package for O.</li><li>Wedding - Attend Romona Keveza & Lazaro Trunkshow at Bridals by Lori. Check out more venue options. Start marriage counseling! <a href="http://wocfanusa.org/">Attend marriage seminar.</a></li><li>Finance - File tax return and continue to maintain budget.</li><li>Shopping - Buy heels that are NOT black. Invest in more workout clothes.<br /></li><li>Car Maintenance - change breaks, oil change , fix glass, get estimate for repairs.</li></ol>Jajababyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799108713497688570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513059161114656836.post-75730036778293942532011-01-15T02:45:00.008-05:002011-01-15T03:00:31.565-05:00Wedding Word Clouds<img style="width: 659px; height: 433px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/wdgwrdcloud3.jpg" /><br /><br /><br />I am totally in wedding overload lately. During the wedding preparation, these words will be an active part of my wedding vocabulary. So over the coming months, you will see these words come to life in inspiration boards and various other means.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">{vintage. budget. burberry. marchesa. rooftop. eclectic. photobooth. jcrew. rustic. stationary. cocktail dresses. burgundy. nigerian. hors d'oeuvres. crates. non-traditional. navy blue. coca cola. burlap. louboutin. mix-n-match. evening. frames. “spray”. chalkboard. gray. fireworks. diy. intimate. native wear. traditions. urban }<br /><br /></span>Jajababyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799108713497688570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513059161114656836.post-27977737259811818282011-01-12T00:21:00.006-05:002011-01-12T00:29:52.844-05:00Psst...<div style="text-align: center;"><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px; width: 460px; height: 356px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/IMG_0052.jpg" /><br /></div><br />I'm getting married! I have been blessed to meet a man who is not only my soul mate but my best friend. 2011 will definitely be a memorable year! With that being said, I hope you don't mind following along in the planning period, AH!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Apologies, this is the only pic I have close up.</span>Jajababyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799108713497688570noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513059161114656836.post-63923717782799820232011-01-10T23:15:00.004-05:002011-01-10T23:28:40.224-05:00eBay Lovely - Leather Mini Dress<img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/blg11011-2.jpg" /><br /><br />Lately, I have been really drawn to leather pieces. So how divine is this 1980's blue leather bandage dress? With a dress like this, it will definitely do all the talking! Plus check out the back detailing. <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/vtg-80s-NORTH-BEACH-leather-MILITARY-Bandage-MINI-Dress-/400186218014?pt=US_CSA_WC_Dresses&hash=item5d2cf5161e">Check it out here.</a><br /><br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/blg11011.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/blg11011-3.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">{ vtg 80s NORTH BEACH leather MILITARY Bandage MINI Dress | Buy It Now - $378.00 }</span>Jajababyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799108713497688570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513059161114656836.post-89421619310877307132011-01-08T01:31:00.004-05:002011-01-08T01:34:07.919-05:00Be Still.<div style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 410px; height: 410px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/bestill2.jpg" /></div>Jajababyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799108713497688570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513059161114656836.post-385645215679991722011-01-08T00:19:00.003-05:002011-01-08T01:11:19.572-05:00eBay Lovelies!Hi I am Ja, and I am addicted to eBay. An addiction that I do not want to be cured from. I eBay EVERYTHING. If I want to buy a goose down pillow, I check eBay first. A new wallet, eBay...work out shoes, eBay. You catch the drift right? I have had quite a few people ask me how to search for rare vintage finds on eBay. I don't really know or even think I want try to figure out the method to my madness but we can certainly go "window shopping" together. Here are some items on eBay that make me swoon. Enjoy!<br /><br /><img style="width: 641px; height: 641px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/blg1811.jpg" /><br /><br />1. <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Vtg-80s-Black-BATWING-OPEN-BACK-Unique-MINI-Dress-S-M-/170584837307?pt=Vintage_Women_s_Clothing&hash=item27b7a60cbb">Vtg Black Batwing Open Back Dress | $43 {<span>1d 7h 23m</span>}</a><br />2. <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Vtg-80s-Nude-BEADED-ART-DECO-Pleat-Party-MINI-Dress-S-M-/190486603640?pt=Vintage_Women_s_Clothing&hash=item2c59e2e778">Vtg Pastel Pink Beaded Pleat Dress | $11.50 <span>{5d 22h 0m left}</span></a><br />3. <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/vtg-80s-black-leather-high-waist-harem-trouser-pant-s-m-/290511600319?pt=Vintage_Women_s_Clothing&hash=item43a3d73abf">Vtg Black Leather High Waist Pants | $92.00 {Buy it now}</a><br />4. <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/vtg-70s-red-rockabilly-chiffon-halter-polka-dot-dress-m-/250665724276?pt=Vintage_Women_s_Clothing&hash=item3a5cd76974">Vtg Red Chiffon Halter Polka Dot Dress | $132.00 {Buy it now}</a><span></span><a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/Vtg-80s-Nude-BEADED-ART-DECO-Pleat-Party-MINI-Dress-S-M-/190486603640?pt=Vintage_Women_s_Clothing&hash=item2c59e2e778" class="vip"></a>Jajababyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799108713497688570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513059161114656836.post-71683262288529765382011-01-07T11:31:00.005-05:002011-01-07T11:57:34.606-05:00Don't Walk, Run<div style="text-align: center;"><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 8px; width: 306px; height: 467px;" src="http://www.exoticexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Christian-Louboutin-Suede-Metallic-Square-Pump.jpg" /><br /></div><br /><a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod103020115&parentId=cat5130731&masterId=cat000199&index=87&cmCat=cat000000cat000141cat000149cat000199cat5130731">Neimanmarcus.com</a> is selling a size 38.5 Christian Louboutin Suede Metallic-Square Pump for only $397. At first I thought my eyes were deceiving me. Too bad I am not a size 8.Jajababyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799108713497688570noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513059161114656836.post-50893300611308757042011-01-05T00:15:00.009-05:002011-01-06T18:13:20.284-05:00On my hiatus<div style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 264px; height: 400px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/blgpc.jpg" /> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/blgpc5.jpg" /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >vintage dress: jaja vintage | shoes: aldo | belt: urban outfitters | earrings: random boutique from little 5 pts in atlanta</span><br /><br />some of the things I did while I was not tending to my blog<br /><br /><img style="width: 327px; height: 245px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/blgpc2.jpg" /> <img style="width: 327px; height: 245px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/blgpc3.jpg" /> <img style="width: 327px; height: 245px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/blgpc4.jpg" /> <img style="width: 327px; height: 245px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/blgpc8.jpg" /><img style="width: 327px; height: 245px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/blgpc9.jpg" /><br /><br />i hosted a bridal shower, planned birthday parties, and celebrated almost turning 30. the beau took me to NC for my birthday. i toured the mint museum (which had an awesome, The Art of Affluence: Haute Couture and Luxury, exhibit) and visited the biltmore)<br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/blgpc10.jpg" /> <img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/blgpc11.jpg" /> <img style="width: 244px; height: 400px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/blgpc12.jpg" /> <img style="width: 270px; height: 400px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/blgpc13.jpg" /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-weight: bold;font-size:85%;" >dress: from k-la boutique | purse: marc jacobs | shoes: BCBG | ring: vintage from eBay | scarf: old from forever 21</span><br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/blgpc14.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/blgpc7.jpg" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">{ http://www.andrewthomasclifton.com/ }<br /><br /></span>but most importantly my bff, girl, homie got married! hopefully soon with her permission, i can post more pics from the wedding. trust you will <span style="font-weight: bold;">NOT </span>be disappointed!<br /><br /></div>Jajababyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799108713497688570noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513059161114656836.post-56113814065312329492011-01-04T23:54:00.003-05:002011-01-05T01:00:43.012-05:00I am a fiend for good music<div style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 535px; height: 288px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/mscblog1511.jpg" /><br /><br />I am pretty sure that both albums will be on heavy rotation. Too bad that they are both crazies.<br /><br /><br /></div>Jajababyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799108713497688570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513059161114656836.post-18845323682958679722011-01-04T01:33:00.005-05:002011-01-04T01:43:40.242-05:00Happy New Year<div style="text-align: center;"><img style="width: 502px; height: 376px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/happy_new_year1.jpg" /><br /></div><br />My New Year's Resolution....stop <s>blogging</s> & start <a href="http://www.copyblogger.com/actually-blogging-is-dead/">content marketing</a>. I hope you don't mind coming along for the ride!Jajababyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799108713497688570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513059161114656836.post-28609403801278494812010-12-14T17:19:00.005-05:002010-12-14T17:25:37.820-05:00Some Big News Coming UpHey world...who still stops by this blog? I am really sorry for neglecting this site but I have good reasons. Like really really good reasons other than life taking over. Man, I have so much to blog about and don't know where to start. From business endeavors to weddings to my future to my shopping addictions. Please stay tuned! I am so excited, so please join me on this journey! Plus be on the look out for some major changes to sites layout.<br /><br />- ciao -Jajababyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799108713497688570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513059161114656836.post-53402568820181142342010-10-22T12:18:00.004-04:002010-10-22T12:27:50.458-04:00Daily Birthday LustsHeller! My birthday is coming up in 18 days...and I have A LOT of wants. So let's see how this works. 18 days of daily posting. Starting with this suede lace-up wedge boots from Minimarket. Love love love!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px; width: 336px; height: 448px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/207485_in_dl.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px; width: 336px; height: 448px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/207485_bk_dl.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px; width: 336px; height: 448px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/207485_fr_dl.jpg" /><br /></div>Jajababyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799108713497688570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513059161114656836.post-26381193864318339642010-10-11T22:33:00.004-04:002010-10-11T22:41:39.936-04:00Busy busy busy<div style="text-align: center;">I am so sorry to those who still follow my blog for neglected my blog but I have been SO busy with life, work, and helping my <strike>best friend</strike> sister plan her wedding! This wedding process has brought me closer to a lot of really important people and for that I am grateful. I am extremely happy for my babe! If she lets me, I will post the wedding pictures when we get them. (The wedding is in November!!!) Plus I have some really exciting news when things slow down. I am getting closer and closer to my dream of being a business owner and it feels great!<br /><br /><img style="border: 1px solid rgb(224, 212, 201); padding: 6px;" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v426/jajalicious/caskdgpy.jpg" /><br /><br />With that being said, I want these shoes BAD! Who cares if its a couple of seasons old...I still want them.<br /><br />With love,<br /><br />Jaja<br /></div>Jajababyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06799108713497688570noreply@blogger.com0