Black Canadian Queen 2014 - Go Fund Me Campaign

Hello peeps,

I hope you remember my previous post about entering into a beauty pageant, if not here it is! Well it's crunch time now with the event in Toronto, Ontario on June 6th & 7th!

With the help of my primary sponsors Leerox Technology and Eleganiza Couture, click the links below and contribute to my "Go Fund Me" campaign:

http://www.gofundme.com/josephinemensah-bcq2014

I hope to raise $1000+ by Sunday May 25th at midnight! Also share this link with your social network using the hashtags: #Josephine Mensah #blackcanaidanawards #blackcanadianqueen #BCA2014

Your support is greatly appreciated:)

xoxox

Lady J

Shopping in Saskatoon - Part 2

Hi friends:

How is the month of February treating you?

In continuation with the local shopping series, the next installment is here!

Flashback Clothing Collective
Drinkle Mall (Lower Level)
115 - 3rd Avenue South, Suite #6

• Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Open Wed - Fri 12-5:30pm & Sat. 11:30am-5pm

Facebook Page - Flashback Clothing Collective

Flashback is a wonderful vintage clothing and accessories store here in Saskatoon's Drinkle Mall. I remember walking down 3rd Ave this past Fall and came across their sandwich board on the street...and being being very intrigued by the name as well as the possibility of vintage treasures within!

The store has been arranged by decade, so you are able to easily pick out the item's references and understand its influence on today's styles:

Also the owner Shanon, has a wealth of knowledge about every piece of merchandise and able to discuss an piece's historical context with shoppers. She mentioned to me that her merchandise comes from her and her family's personal collections but Shanon also purchases vintage items from women who are down-sizing and/or cleaning out attics and storage rooms from their rural and urban properties throughout the province.

When it comes to vintage shopping, be sure to have lots of time to spare, since half the fun is in the find as well as this will give you a chance to inspect a piece properly and consider its fit!!! Also before you get ready to stop over at Flashback, be sure to hit up the various ATMs downtown since it is a "cash only" shop!

xxxxoxo

Lady J 

What was yours is loved again!

Hi lovelies!

Over the weekend I hosted a "Clothing Swap" Party!!!! For those who are unfamiliar with this, its a party where fashionitas can exchange their clothing and accessory items for another's! Essentially refreshing your wardrobe without spending any $$$!

So what happens when two or more ladies want the same item, one may ask? We, battle for it! Well not really....we have our other guests vote on who is rocking that item the best!

Loving the potluck table...the snowflake lanterns... were a hit with the girls:)

Cute cutlery set by pt trademark of Present Time on farminista.com. 

Fashion cuties, my blazer has a new life...hot hot hot!

Who wore it best?

A new tank top for this girly!

*This is a democratic process*

 take a look at those hand-made "Judy" voting signs made by yours truly!

Ended the night with some specialty tea, a gift from a "Fashionista Angel", Roxanne Woodley..."Be Cool" was my favourite flavour of the Kusmi Tea!!!

That was like shopping at 12 different stores in one afternoon and saving 100% of my cash!

Till next time,

oxo

Lady J

Happy (Canadian) Thanksgiving!

Deliciousness at the Mensah household !

Photo Credit: Facebook

xoxo 

Lady J 

We need Graffiti!!! 2013 SCYAP Show

Hi all,

I hope the middle of your week is going well! I wanted to mention a really cool organization here in the city called "Saskatoon Community Youth Arts Programming"or SCYAP for short!!!

Over my busy weekend, I was able to go to their graffiti show and meet some really interesting people, who are passionate about being creative! I actually heard about this event, through someone who sat at my table during the Luncheon En Vogue (the weird things that happen to me....). Enjoy the highlights of the event:

Various artists' paintings:

I love the self-portraits of the staff hanging on the wall:

Along with an art gallery viewing there were musical performances! I really liked the Northern Lights! Below are a few members (right to left) Gabrielle, Rory and another guy...but I didn't catch his name:( Their sound is a mix of all different music styles like jazz, folk, pop-rock etc....they play in venues all over Saskatoon, check them out if you have a chance! 

Met some really cool people from North Battleford, SK while listening to great music and watching graffiti artists and of course snacking on fruit hehehehe:

Before and After!

Even a random chess game broke out in between music sets:

Can you see the wedding photo-shoot going on while we're in the alley??? lol

Also SCYAP does drop-in art classes for all ages on Tuesdays/Thursdays 5:30-9pm and also Saturdays from 1-6pm, where you can use their art supplies to create your masterpieces....you might even bump into Lady J there!

xo
Lady J 

What I'm into...Food & Drink: Bon Temps Cafe

Had Sunday Lunch with some great buddies of mine on 2nd Avenue in Saskatoon, SK at:

 Hana (love my shades on you!) and Sharon looking beautiful as always!!! 

Love the decor and the vibe in this place, it's a fusion of French, Latin and Creole cultures from
New Orleans, LA with several seafood dishes and spicy items (just the way I like it!):

We ordered Jambalaya, Crawfish Pie, Pan-Fried Snapper and a Strawberry Margarita...yuummmmmy!!! 

 Met the amazing staff...Leah and Miranda;)

The washroom is covered in colourful mirrors...this one was my favourite with all the detailing!

Check out this unique resto if you are in the city and want to explore more of your adventurous side!

What are your weekends made up of???

xoxoxo

Lady J