Chicago Naturals Spring Swap Meet: Black Girl Long Hair

                                                                   "Nappy Diva Collection"

Life Organics had a table full of products containing lovely oils.  I think I will be ordering the "Mane Moisturizer" 

                            Stylist Alecia from Ten Shades Glam Lounge giving advice on hair maintenance.


TheApril 2012 Chicago Naturals Spring Swap Meet was hosted and organized by the blog "Black Girl Long Hair" that features profiles on women with natural hair and offers articles on how to maintain healthy and natural hair, styling tips, and fosters discussion on social issues regarding hair.  The Event had many tables with hair product, clothing, and jewelry vendors, while stylists answered general haircare questions. More about this event to come on Moda Chicago.

4 Tamara Nicole Trunk Show: April 22

                                                     One of the designer's signature coats

                                                Tamara in one of her original creations

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Sistine Chapel Outfit

This outfit has always reminded me of Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel :)

Cotton Candy Couture Preview at Candyality

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The Kodak Project- Cameras Arrive!

The Kodak Project is funded by The Uncommon Fund at the University of Chicago and is designed as a community arts project.  Today, Friday April 13, Arlene and I distributed 37 disposable cameras to members of the University community, including students, faculty, and staff.  After the roll of film is complete the cameras will be returned to one of the designated boxes in Harper cafe or outside of ORCSA (RC001) and we will develop the film and display the prints in an exhibit at the Logan Center for the Arts during the week of May 7- May 12.  At the end of the week, feel free to take with you whatever photos you want!

Easter Dinner

Brunch at Park 52

                                                               My shrimp n' grits

                                                          Jenny's "BBQ Chix Salad"

Park 52, located at 5201 S. Harper Avenue Chicago, IL, serves "contemporary American bistro fare"including the two items from the lunch menu featured above.  I had the Shrimp n' Grits made with tiger shrimp, truffle oil (!), corn, chives, and red pepper and it was super delicious and very filling.  The prices are a bit high for a student budget but the brunch and lunch menus are cheaper than dinner and all three feature the Shrimp n' Grits :)  View their website here

Tea Time with Jenny

Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts Campus Preview: March 30, 2012

                                                                      floor plans

                                                               view from third floor terrace

                                                                performance space

                                                               music room with Yamaha piano

                                                                    Seating in performance space

                                                                       Classroom

                   A glassless balcony in one of the classrooms.  Beautiful view, but very terrifying.

                          A lovely photographer let me borrow her amazing lens for this shot.

                                                                 Dressing room.

                                                             Costume Shop.

                                                                   Music Studio.

                                         Big, beautiful printer.  I can't wait to use the photo lab.

                                                                     Equipment rental.

                                                              Beautiful Theater.

                                                                 Sculpture classroom.

                                                              Yummy Sugar Bliss cupcakes.

                                                                  some of the attendees.