***UPDATED 07/21/2011**** This is one of my favorite thrifted pieces! I got this from the Goodwill in Dunwoody, GA. Be sure to head over to Everybody …

by Keren Charles
On Saturday, I attended the West Indian Day Parade in Atlanta to check out the fashionably haute costumes. Carnival costumes are know…

by Keren Charles

In our previous Thrifty Thursdays blog post, one of our tips suggested shopping the label because it tells the story of the garment. …

It's that time of year, spring has sprung.  There's something about this season of renewal-the longer days, fragrant gardens in bloom, and th…

by Kawana Coulon


I always get a little nervous when someone speaks about 'trying' to change a behavior, especially one that they are keenly a…

As I read the comments when Bloggers Do It Better first introduced this assignment/challenge, I was a bit surprised by the hesitation of a few partic…

by Kawana Coulon
Those who frequent thrift stores always have a favorite item for which to shop.  Ask any thrift store shopper, and they can usually t…

by Kawana Coulon







Being a therapist for adolescents is such a reciprocally transformative process.  Most tell me, “you are doing so much for these…

by Keren Charles

On Saturday, May 14th, Dearroka Winfrey and I hosted the Swapnista Day Party at the Emerging Art Scene in Castleberry Point in Atlant…

*** Updated for this month's EveryBody EveryWear Challenge Sequins + Sparkles! 





I was watching television the other day (one of my favorite pastim…

Famous entrance to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival

International flair with music, customary dances and traditional attire at Louisiana Mar…