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I just added these new itme to my online store tonight:

MARC JACOBS Handbag in GOLD METALLIC LEATHER - Palm Beach Limited Edition $329.99

VINTAGE CHANEL SILK/WOOL Scarf $269.99

BLACK Leather GUCCI BOOTS in Size US 7 B $139.99

White Rubber GUCCI RAIN BOOTS in Size US 5 or European 35 $69.99

CYNTHIA ROWLEY IVORY LACE/ BLACK TULLE Dress in SZE 4 $99.99

VINTAGE HERMES HARNAIS A L'ANGLAISE Scarf $199.00

To see these items and more, check out my store at www.samanthasconsignment.com

This was my Halloween Costume that I wore to my boyfriend's party on Sunday night (Oct 30th) at Ricardos in Harlem. Unfortunately you cant get the full affect of it because this was one of like 2 pics I took that night (and this was the best one) but let me give you a visual. I was wearing thigh high with garters so everytime I walked or sat down you saw them. I also paired this costume with 5 inch stilettos..sexy!!! I had alot of fun that night and we even ended up going to Veranda Night Club after..which was popping as usual! Good times w/good people..Cant Beat it! Oh and the cigarette was fake but that Ciroc and cranberry wasn't lol..

As some of you guys know, Im transitioning to natural..I'm almost 8 months post relaxer and have no intentions of doing a "Big Chop". When my hair is fully natural however, this is how I'm planning on rocking it. I loveee big hair and I'm obsessed with Marsha's hair...*sigh* Hair-gasm..

On Thursday, August 18th, me and my bestie Christine attended Beyonce's "4 Intimate Nights" concert at the Roseland Ballroom. The event was really amazing and worth the 7 hours wait (yes, we waited 7 hours and still had about 200 people in front of us, most of who slept on line the night before smh). Because of the way the venue was, it was standing room only and it was on a first come, first serve basis. Somehow Chris and I managed to get to the front row and saw Beyonce put on a stunning 90 minute show of most of the songs on her 4 album (which has been in heavy rotation in my car btw). Here are some pics of her performing (by now you should all know that my blackberry takes the worst pics lol)...and oh, me and Chris got interview by Essence.com. I look a hot mess because that was hour 6 of us waiting so don't judge me hahaha...vid is at the end of the post. Enjoy!

Who would have thought that she was pregnant rocking this outfit designed by mama Knowles and running around in these Stuart Weitzman heels?

Essence.com interview...

My best friend Christine and I went to a bar-b-que a few weeks back (Its been a while since I last updated this blog so i'm trying to get everything on lol) and I got to dress her for the first time!! We hit up Joyce Leslie (one of my favorite stores ever!) and I picked out her outfit from head to toe...including the accessories. I love styling for my clients but its even more fun to dress a friend. Good timeszzzzz

oh and this is what I wore...Head to Toe Joyce Leslie too and the bag is from Banana Republic...

P.S I know I need a new camera something awful lol

Hey guys,

So I finally launched a Youtube channel...yay!!!! You can visit it by going here:

http://www.youtube.com/user/Samcitychick

Here is my first video:

Please visit and subscribe :-)

My sister Olivia graduated this past monday from Northern Parkway Elementary School and I was so excited to be there. She will be attending Lawrence Road JR. High in September. They grow up so fast *sigh*.

My sis getting her diploma :-)

My lil brother, sister and me.

Good Times!

Yesterday was my store, Samantha's Consignment, 1 year Anniversary and I am so happy and grateful that I made it. The first year of any business is the toughest and this year was pretty tough for me. I had to fire an employee, sue someone, deal with crazy customers, etc. I had to be an accountant, a plumber, a cleaning crew, an employee, and a boss all in one. Honestly some days I was (and still am) mentally and physically exhausted. At times I questioned if this was the right thing I was doing. I had invested my entire life savings in my dream and feared that it wouldn't work out. I've worked in retail a long time ago, but nothing could prepare me for opening up my own store. Yeah, I knew it was going to be tough but I just didn't know how tough it was truly going to be (especially when you open up during a recession!).

But despite all the things I previous said, I absolutely LOVE it! My store is pretty damn awesome lol. I love the location (downtown Glen Cove), I love my customers who I know by name, I love my employee Kat who is like a mentor, friend and lifeline all rolled up in one (lord knows I couldn't do it without her). I simply love everything about it. Never once in the one year that I've been open have I ever said "damn, I have to go to work today!". NEVER! The freedom you get from owning your own business is priceless...you just can't buy it. If I have to open late, I do. If I want to close early, I do. If I don't want to work that day, I just tell Kat and she always covers me. I answer to no one (except my bill collectors hahaha). I adore the fact that my store is cute and quirky and that it has enable me to be a real stylist. I love helping women find the perfect outfit for a date night, for prom, or as a gift for a loved one. I love being surrounded by beautiful things on a daily basis..tons and tons of jewelry, clothings, antiques, bags..I love the fact that now, I almost shop exclusively at my store so that the money is coming right back to me (hey, that you can't beat!). I am truly happy and I know that this is what I was meant to do. If it's God's will, (please Jesus!!!!), I hope to be here for the next 25 years at least. Do I see myself opening up another store in the future? NO... but I do see myself having this one for a very long time and I hope that does come to fruition. :-)

This past Sunday, May 15th, I went to the Makeup Show for the very first time and it surpassed all my expectations. I kind of had an idea of what to expect from reading other blogs and watching youtube videos but nothing could prepare me for all the fabulousness that this event offered. Before going, I had an itinerary of all the workshops and seminars that I wanted to go to and a list of all the makeup that I wanted to buy. Let me tell you, my day did not go at all as planned.

My day actually started off pretty crappy. I got 3 hours of sleep because I went out the night before (see previous post) and didn't get in until a little after 4am. I woke up around 7am to get to the Show by 9 and I was a walking zombie. On my way to the train, I put a bottle of water in my bag so that I would have it just in case I got thirsty. That would have been a great idea if I would have remembered to actually put the top back on the water bottle...like I said, I was a walking zombie. The water spilled all over everything in my bag and ruined all my business cards, notebooks and my camera. I was most devasted over the camera because my boyfriend had bought it for me for my birthday last year. After that happened, I was extremely cranky and irritated and after getting to the Metropolitan and seeing a line down the block, my attitude just got worst. However, as soon as I stepped inside, my mood instantly changed and I was happy and overwhelmed with excitement.

Like I said before, I had my entire day planned out before going there but realistically you can only plan so much in advance. My first stop was the MG agency booth because I am a member of the NYC Makeup Artist Meetup and a few of the members were there so I stopped to chit chat for a minute. Right across from them was Dinair, who were on my list of people to see. I spent 2 and a half at that one booth. I missed 2 seminars that I wanted to go to but I learned all that I wanted to about their airbrush system and makeup. I ended up buying their system for a ridiculously cheap price along with a few additional foundations and blushes. After that, I went to the Sam Fine seminar, hung out with one of my friends who was working at Stila (where I picked up the Major lash mascara and a liquid eyeliner) and then went to the Billy B seminar. I didn't even get to visit 95% of the booths that were there. It was just not enough time. At first I was wondering why people registered for both days (besides the fact that there were different seminars on Monday) its just honestly impossible to do and see everything in one day. I didn't even make it to the business floor smh. Well, I know for next time! I will not only be there again, I will definitely register for both days. Here are some pics from the first day:

Billy B Seminar...He was amazing!

Sam Fine's Seminar

Sam Fine's model..Left side of face with makeup, the other side without.

What I bought:
Dinair Airbrush System with 14 colors (foundation + blush+eye brow colors)
Stila Major Lash Mascara
Stila Eyeliner in Black
Alcone Powder Puffs

(we took this pic at least 20 times...no joke smh)

Last Saturday night, me and a few of the ladies from my group,Long Island Suburban Goddesses, had a girls night out and it was sooooo much fun. We started the night off by having dinner at Grillfire in Rockville Centre then we went across the street to the movie theater and saw Bridesmaid.

Ok, I have to admit that I was really skeptical about seeing this movie. I thought that it was going to be a really bad knock off of the Hangover. Boy, was I wrong! This movie was f*cking hilarious!!!! From the opening scene to the end, everyone in the theater was cracking up. The acting was terrific and it had a great story line. My only problem with it was that some scenes dragged on a little but the rest of the movie made up for that. I would definitely recommend it to anyone and I give it 2 thumbs up.

After the movie, a few of the ladies and myself went to a club call Vibe Lounge which is also in Rockville Centre. It was a cool little spot that played reggae and hip hop all night. It was ok at best, definitely not worth the $20 admission at all but I was with the girls and it was better than us hiking to the city at 2am.

Overall I had such a great time. I really don't hang out alot so this was long over due. I can't wait until me and the girls go out again :-)