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Love the shoe, love the company’s One for One movement, love it all. They are one of my favorite pairs of shoes that I own, in fact!
my gold sequin TOMSies
The style isn’t for everyone, though. Good news is that TOMS is now making super cute ballet flats! Although they aren’t available quite yet, you can pre-order them. Just adore these: so cute + feminine.
Pre-order at Nordstrom here: TOMS ballet flats!
Super, super cute. 
xx, L
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The big weekend has finally arrived! (Well, technically, as of tomorrow it will have arrived!) My amazing walking buddy, Gorms, and I have been fundraising + training over the past few months to walk 60 miles over three days this weekend as part of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure in Atlanta!
The purpose of this incredible walk is to raise money for breast cancer research and community programs. Without a cure, one person will die of breast cancer every 13 minutes in the United States. Together we can make a difference in the fight against breast cancer.
The 3-Day commences tomorrow in the wee hours of the morning at Stone Mountain and ends on Sunday in the early evening at Turner Field.
Friends, family + general spectators are encouraged to come out to cheer on the 3-Day walkers! Closing Ceremonies, in particular, on Sunday are easy to attend and very, very moving. Spectator information can be found here: 3-Day Atlanta Spectator Info!
Look out for LK, G$, Randodi and Kevin at Closing Ceremonies! And, best of luck to all the fantastic 3-Day walkers!! We’ve got THIS!
xx, L
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The 32nd Annual Great Miller Lite Chili Cook-Off will once again be held in beautiful Stone Mountain, GA, where more than 300 culinary teams from across the country will battle for chili bragging rights!
In addition to sampling chili, Brunswick stew and cornbread, guests of all ages are invited to enjoy live music from some of the nation’s best tribute bands + partake in games such as the Mullet Flop (dying – OMG) and the Jalapeno Eating contest. As in previous years, 100% of the proceeds will benefit Camp Twin Lakes! Since 2005, The Great Miller Lite Chili Cook-Off has raised more than $380,000 for Camp Twin Lakes.
Recap: Chili, tribute bands, mullet flop + jalapeno eating contest, AND Camp Twin Lakes. My brain is exploding with awesomeness…
Here’s the Q+DD on The 32nd Annual Great Miller Lite Chili Cook-Off:
When: Saturday, September 24: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Stone Mountain Park, GA – Coliseum Meadow
Tickets: Tickets are $10 for adults. Children 12 + under are free. Tickets can only be purchased on-site the day of the event, and will not sell out.
Parking: Each vehicle will be charged $10 for entrance into the park.
Benefit: 100% of the proceeds benefit Camp Twin Lakes!
Sponsors: Miller Lite, Aaron’s Sales and Leasing, Waffle House, Metro PCS, Rock 100.5, Camp Twin Lakes, Caren West PR
Event Website: www.theatlantachilicookoff.com
Sounds super fun + delicious! If I wasn’t going to Music Midtown, I’d definitely want to check it out.
This weekend is going to be ridic.
xx, L
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Stop by Anthropologie on Howell Mill next Saturday (9/24) from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for a pet adoption event! My favorite store has partnered with my favorite organization, the Atlanta Humane Society, to find homes for some local pooches!
I really, really LOVE this.
Of all the gorgeous items I’ve bought from Anthro + loved dearly over the years, a furry friend might just be what I’ve been needing most… I will definitely be there!
xx, L
Anthropologie – Howell Mill
1207 Howell Mill Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
404.355.4889
www.anthropologie.com
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Y’all: This sounds SO unbelievably awesome!!
On Sunday, October 2nd, you can relive the glory days of Elementary School Field Day – with an adult twist!
Get a team of 4 people together and come out to the Buckhead Saloon Parking Lot to enjoy the games, music, football, giveaways, free hot dogs + hamburgers, and $1 beer specials/ Sinless Margarita specials!
Events include: Dizzy Bat Beer Relay, 5-Legged Race, Beer Limbo, Obstacle Course, Flip Cup, Beer Pong and more! The team with the best uniform gets bonus points!
Here’s the Q+DD on Adult Field Day 2011:
Why: Cause it’s AWESOME. And, proceeds from the event will be donated to Bert’s Big Adventure! BBA is a non-profit organization that provides a spectacular 5-day journey to Disney for kids with chronic and/or terminal illnesses and their families.
When: Sunday, October 2nd, Check In + Pre-game @ 1:00 p.m., Field Day Events Begin @ 1:30 p.m., Falcons Game Starts @ 4:00 p.m. – TVs will be showing the football games ALL DAY.
Where: Buckhead Saloon Parking Lot, 3227 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA, 30305
Fees: $80 donation for a 4 person team ($20 per person) to Bert’s Big Adventure.
Registration + Info: http://sinlessadultfieldday2011.eventbrite.com
Questions??: E-mail sinlessevents@gmail.com
This is going to be such a total blast! Can’t wait for October!
xx, L
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Taking the phrase “painted on clothes” literally – tomorrow, Monday, August 22nd, at Tongue and Groove, artists will use the bodies of male and female models for their canvas in the 2nd Annual Bodies as a Work of Art – benefitting The Chelko Foundation and Jaden’s Ladder.
The Q+DD on The Chelko Foundation and Jaden’s Ladder is this: Jaden’s Ladder is a non-profit organization that assists survivors of domestic violence with life-enhancing, post shelter programs and support that build confidence and foster self-reliance. please visit the website HERE. The Chelko Foundation seeks to empower women through art, education, and partnership by awarding scholarships in the arts and making individual humanitarian grants. The Chelko Foundation is a 501(c)3 domestic non-profit organization founded by Artist Paul Chelko in honor of his late wife, Debbie, in 2005. For more details about the organization please visit the website HERE.
General admission is $75. VIP tickets are $150 and include access to the VIP party starting at 6 p.m., two drink tickets and passed hors d’oeuvres. Click HERE for more information or to purchase tickets.
Talk about “euro fit”
xx, L
Tags: Beauty is as beauty does., do-gooding, fashion, Things that are awesome..., You Can Find Me in the A, Yowza.
I’m a pretty hardcore dog lover. I don’t have one of my own yet, but I visit the Atlanta Humane Society on the regular + if you’ve ever been to Piedmont Park or the Chastain Park Walking Trail, the odds are that I’ve asked to pet your puppy. Some people may think that my affinity for man’s best friend is a little much, but the truth is that I just like your canine more than you.
(Totally kidding!! Obv.)
Here’s me with some of my favorite furry friends:
And, I even had the great honor of meeting this famous pooch at the San Juan airport in Puerto Rico. I spoke to him in Spanish.
Anyway, I was recently watching the local news while on one of my morning 3-Day treadmill training walks, when I heard about an incredible dog in Maryland named “Dozer.”
Dozer is a 3 year-old goldendoodle who ran away from his home (broke out of his invisible fence!) and ended up running most of the Maryland Half Marathon!
Here he is at the finish line:
dozer crossing the finish line
Dozer got out of his yard and joined runners near his home at the five mile mark of the race. Runners saw him throughout the end of the half marathon and posted videos of Dozer crossing the finish line on YouTube. After he completed the race, he found his way home.
Race officials later presented Dozer with a medal for running in the half marathon. In response to all of Dozer’s attention, his family set up a fundraising page to benefit the University of Maryland’s Greenebaum Cancer Center. So far, Dozer has raised more than $23,000!!
so proud
What an unbelievable story! This dog is AMAZING…and is now a celebrity on World News Tonight, Good Morning America, Fox News and all over local TV and radio stations! Keep up the good work, Dozer! You’re an incredible pup.
Check out Dozer’s Fundraising Page: Doggie Donations!
Like Dozer’s Facebook Fan Page: Dogster…What? I’m on Facebook!
See Dozer on YouTube: Canine Against Cancer!
Go, Dozer, go! Good boy.
xx, L
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Dearest readers,
We know our blog is usually all about the happy, the silly, the posh, the wonderful, fun and funny things in life, but we want to call your attention to a truly heartbreaking story and show you a way in which YOU can help.
These now orphaned children are in CRITICAL need of funds. Not only are their immediate medical bills astronomical, but they will also require ongoing physical therapy and psychological support.
I first became aware of this terrible situation because the children attend the school where my college roommate is employed as a kindergarten teacher, but since then I have seen fundraisers and outreach programs pop up in cities across the nation spearheaded by wonderful people with enormous hearts. I’d strongly encourage you to attend any bake sales, cocktail parties, etc. for this cause.
But if you’re looking for a way in which to send immediate financial help to these children – please check out the following:
1. You can write a check directly and send to:
Joshua and Robin Berry Children’s Trust
Bank of Texas
510 Bering, 5th Floor
Houston, Texas 77057
(For very large donations please email admin@theberrychildren.org)
2. You can donate online by clicking HERE
3. Participate in Show Your Hearts:
Click HERE to donate right now.
All donations through Show Your Hearts will be made directly to the Joshua and Robin Berry Children’s Trust.
Please consider making a donation to this VERY worthy cause and SHOW YOUR HEARTS for the Berry kids.
xx, L + L
Tags: Berry Children, do-gooding, Show Your Hearts
August is right around the corner, folks, and this is an event that you’ll definitely want to have on your calendars!
All the info you need is on the flier, but here’s the Q+DD just in case…
WHAT: 2nd Annual Bottoms Up for Crohn’s + Colitis
WHO: Benefits the Crohn’s + Colitis Foundation of America
WHERE: CosmoLava (Midtown)
WHEN: Saturday, August 20th, 7:00 p.m.
WHATCHA GET: Admission includes hors d’oeuvres, four drink tickets, a silent auction + music spinning from Atlanta’s own DJ Lil’ Stephen.
TICKETS, TICKETS, TICKETS: Bottoms UP!
Sounds like a fantastic evening! CosmoLava is a pretty sweet location for a charity event, too. See you party-people there!
xx, L
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I’ve reached my fundraising goal (thank you SO much to everyone who supported me) + now I am starting to focus on my training for the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure in Atlanta over the weekend of October 21 – 23.
More information about my 2011 3-Day journey here: I WALK FOR THE CURE.
Even though it’s only late June, I am starting to train now to make sure that I am capable of walking 60 miles over three days in October. So, naturally I needed to stock up on my training gear. New Balance is a sponsor for the 3-Day so it seemed like a great place to start.
And, was it! I am super duper excited about my new pink + white walking gear! Check it out…
The tank + skirt are so adorable, but my favorite part of the outfit is my new pink kicks!
new balance pink ribbon WW860 shoes: lace up for the cure!
To promote breast cancer awareness, New Balance has incorporated the pink ribbon design into their WW860 walking shoes. They have been named the official shoe of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure. I’ve already started breaking them in and they are great – really lightweight but also very supportive, and perfect for anyone who supports the cause. I look forward to logging some serious miles in them over the next four months.
Please honk if you see me walking on Peachtree! (I’ll be decked out in pink New Balance gear!)
And so the training begins…
xx, L
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ATTENTION: There is a very special event planned just a week from today…
O+DD friend and DL Report-er, Lynn Lilly, is co-chairing the 2nd Annual Drink Up for Diabetes at East Andrews benefiting the American Diabetes Association. Lynn is putting on this great event with Sinless Margarita man, Zach Hawkins + it will be hosted by local celeb and reporter Stacey Elgin!
Minimum $10 donation includes complimentary healthy bites + a Sinless Margarita. East Andrews will be donating a percentage of the bar sales.
BUT WAIT…there’s more: There will also be a hula hooping contest, live music, sugar-free cupcakes from Sugar Lilly, frozen margarita pops, an OMG booth + a raffle.
More information here: Drink Up for Diabetes Facebook Event Page
Tip your glass to a fun night for a great cause! It sounds like they have a spectacular time in store!
xx, L
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These 2 things are true…
1 – Dad’s Garage is a non-profit.
2 – Sauced is a kick-butt local restaurant + lounge that has a crush on Dad’s Garage.
Which leads to:
Dine Out For Dad’s at Sauced on Thursday, June 23rd!
Join the fun at Sauced on Thursday, June 23rd from 5:30 – 10:00 p.m. + they’ll donate the proceeds to good ol’ Dad’s Garage. AND, if that’s not awesome enough, they’ll staple a coupon for half-off a Dad’s Garage show that evening right to your bill. How’s that for a fun night out?!
Dad’s Garage shows on Thursday, June 23rd:
8:00 p.m. – sLaughter Camp
10:30 p.m. – Uncomfortably Up Close + Personal
Be sure to make a rezzie at Sauced: 404.688.6554. If you’d like to also make a reservation at Dad’s, purchase a ticket for that evening at the student price. As mentioned, you’ll receive a coupon with your bill at Sauced that Dad’s will verify at the door.
Need more convincing? Check out the Dine Out For Dad’s event page on Facebook riiiiiiiiiiiight HERE!
xx, L
Sauced
753 Edgewood Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30307
404.688.6554
www.saucedatlanta.com
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