Longtime Friend Mz. Phyllis Visits Abby Essie

I got a chance to do an impromptu stylist session with Mrs. Phyllis Young the other day. She and her family are one of my family's most longtime friends ie. she's like an aunt. She is a kind and faithful Christian woman, who has won a tough fight against the big "C". She is happy, healthy, and lookin' good! She is definitely a fashionista who knows what she will and won't wear. I had to really be on my game. She wanted some pants for work and she knew the exact size. I found her a a pair of flat front Charter Club black khakis and they fit her perfectly. Then I said "Well you need a top to go with that" and oh that opened up a can of worms. She shook her head at all that I was talkin' about ~ no stripes, no animal print, no bling, no short-sleeves [ it is fall] etc. When all seemed lost, I sifted through the silks and asked "what about silk?' she brightened up and said " what about that pink one?" Well there it was a pale pink silky Gap tunic top with white polka dots. She tried it on, it fit and oh what a lovely color on her! Gorgeous, bringing out some beautiful peach and pink tones in her cheeks. Me and my assistant felt like the this top could use a cool belt. I chose a wide wavy studded leather belt and we were too surprised when Mz. P agreed! [Look out for an in depth interview w/ Mz. P in the near future!]

Mz. P in Gap tunic top, Charter Club pants, studded black belt, Vintage Avon pink ribbon charm bracelet.
We absolutely LUV Mz. P and are so happy she stopped by www.abbyessie.com

Suga Lane Stoppin' thru a Local Hotspot

I luv the chance to wear multiple outfits in one evening! After the event at Saks, my assistant wanted to hit up a local spot in the Atlanta suburbs....yes I said the suburbs. This is a hot Latino deal, so you know I had to change out of my demure low-key vintage number,  see below ~~~~ haha to a more dance ready getup.

Above: Suga Lane [earlier in evening] w/ Robert Verdi @ Saks

soft lens?

Suga Lane assistant -Young Flow in Ralph Lauren pink dress shirt, Levi's Dark denim hightop sneakers

                                                        Young Flow lookin' handsome

We checked out Purple Rain nightclub, which was a bit one-sided in the male - female department. Lots of guys, not many girls.... a hint to the single ladies. I considered getting a hookah for my assistant to try out, but it wasn't really worth the hassle since I really didn't want to partake after the Saks festivities, and there was just 2 of us. Maybe we'll come back someday with a group. We did enjoy some key lime pie from their kitchen, which was awwlright. It looked good, excellent pretty gourmet type presentation, tasted ok... anyway we finished it ~~~ we don't be wastin' no food round here - really. 

Suga Lane in One Clothing gold ruche stretch mini-dress and Vero Cuomo black boots. [Clothing provided by www.abbyessie.com ]

Oscar de la Renta Trunk Show

When I heard about the Oscar de la Renta Spring Childrenswear trunk show, I immediately thought about checking it out for my little princess. Me and my peeps headed out to a plush address in Buckhead to check out these fabulous kiddie couture samples. The photos didn't even do these duds justice.  I especially loved the tailored sailor shorts and the multi-color exotic print! My sis was in favor of a deep watercolor print with rich purple and gold hues, which by the way comes in womens sizes also...hum I'll keep that in mind. Did someone say matching mommy & daughter outfits?

Lil' princess is the real boss [in Gymboree dress, Baby Gap blouse]

Suga checkin' out the kiddie couture

Sis in Hand-Embroidered Mexican Dress 

Suga Lane in Vintage 'Mavinette' dress w/ Melian boots, and Native American earrings
Suga Lane & Lil Princess's clothing provided by www.abbyessie.com

Suga Lane No Luvin' on Dave FM

Yeah I am single..... but I really don't have time for no shenanigans - I am toooo busy. I am so happy to have had the chance to give a lil' for youth diabetes, my sister took me out to the event at the Park Tavern. Thanks sis' you know the babes are close to my heart! After I picked up my lunch tix for four from DragonFly salon, I emailed Mara to introduce myself. Hum I communicated that "I'm a mom. environmentalist, curator of vintage fashion, songwriter .... I've done some different things - been a teacher, a catastrophe insurance adjuster in the gulf [u.s.] ...and yeah I am single and ready to mingle" ....and of all the things to talk about .... we only got a chance to discuss my lack of luvin'! Our interview was the last radio free lunch and quite an emotional day around there. My family had some yummy lunch. 

Suga comments on her lack of dates

lol

Sis lookin' so cute

Suga Lane & Mara Davis in the 92.9 Dave FM studios

She is too cool, great vibe - hope to hang again soon!
[Suga Lane's clothing provided by www.abbyessie.com]

Topping the Week off at Saks Event w/ Robert Verdi - stylist to the stars [like Eva Longoria]

What a fun & busy week! Lunch at Dave FM, the Oscar De La Renta Childrens' Spring Collection trunk Show and meeting "stylist to the stars" Robert Verdi at Saks 5th Ave.! Too much fun!

  

Suga Lane w/ Robert Verdi - stylist to the stars

He is such a cutie!

We had a great time at the event at Saks on Wednesday Sept 27th, beautiful models in varying designer threads, tasty cocktails - which the bartender divulged to include grand marnier, peach shnapps, lemonade, and I think vodka... tasty ...and of course stylist Robert Verdi - who liked my boots and maybe he liked my dress - I'm not sure. We [me and my assistant] missed the fashion show, but did arrive in time to see some of the models and enjoy ourselves. Mr. Verdi made a name dropping comment as to his scarf - which was this gorgeous black and white deal with a skulls motif -- anyway it was given to him by the late Alexander McQueen before he died. Spooky? Maybe huh, but nonetheless an attention grabber of a piece. I wasn't so sure about his shirt... hum what was that - plaid or checks? Maybe I really didn't get a good look.... because my assistant had a differing opinion, commenting  "oh yeah he had a really cool shirt". So maybe I missed something.  It was probably his big smile that sidetracked me from a thorough inspection of his gear.

   

some really cool shoes a gal at event was rockin'

Robert Verdi's really cool shoes

Suga Lane is wearing Vintage Custom dress w/ Melian boots, and bracelet of her own design 

clothing provided by www.abbyessie.com