The Wedding Planner

Juliana and Jabari scheduled an appointment to see the Wedding Planner.  Kennedy Tyler came highly recommended by Juliana's Auntie Christie.  Christie and Kennedy worked together as runway models in Paris back in the early 90's.  Christie would not trust her niece's special day to anyone other than the Kennedy Tyler.

Juliana:  Auntie said that Ms. Tyler just opened this shop only about 2 weeks ago.  She has several others in other states.
Jabari:  Cool.  Sounds like someone who knows what they are doing.  

Juliana:  Hi we have a 3:00 appointment to see Ms. Kennedy Tyler.
Shae:  Good afternoon, you must be Juliana and Jabari...soon to be Mr. and Mrs Remi.

Shae:  Very nice to meet you.  We have spoken on the phone several times.
Juliana:  I know.  I was kind of indecisive about the date and time that we would both be available.

Shae:  It's no problem.  It was a pleasure to speak to you.  You may have a seat.  Ms. Tyler should be back within 15 minutes.
Jabari:  Thank you.
Juliana:  No problem, we are about 20 minutes early.  Thanks.

Juliana:  So have you guys been busy since opening this location?
Shae:  Yes, we have.  Ms. Tyler's name seems to speak for itself.

Juliana:  Yes, I know.  She came highly recommend by my aunt.  They were models together back in the day.
Shae:  Really?  What is your aunt's name if you don't mind me asking?
Juliana:  No, not at all.  Her name is Christie Fields.  She was one of Matt-el's first African American models.
Shae:  Oh yes!  I have heard of her.  Wow, that's your aunt?!  You must be proud of her.
Juliana:  Yes, we are all very proud of Auntie Chris.  She is one of the originals.

Juliana:  Babe you okay?

Shae:  (In thought) Lucky her...he is so fine.

Jabari:  I'm good.  I was just checking out some of the brochures.
Juliana:  We still have to choose a place for our honeymoon.

The continue to chat as they wait...discussing possible honeymoon destinations.

                  

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Kennedy:  Well hello!  You have to be Juliana!  It is so very nice to finally meet you.

Kennedy:  I have heard so many wonderful things about you.

Juliana gets up to greet Kennedy.
Juliana:  It is a pleasure to meet you as well Ms. Tyler.

Kennedy:  Oh, please call me Kennedy.  Your Aunt Chris have me by a few years in age (chuckle).
Juliana:  Okay, if you insist. 

Kennedy:  You are even prettier than Chris said that you were.
Juliana:  Thank you (blush/smile).

Kennedy:  Jabari it is my pleasure to meet you as well and I have also heard many great things about you too.

Jabari:  Thank you and likewise.

Kennedy:  Okay, so let's talk first about the type of wedding you two would like.

Juliana:  We would like a wedding that is simple but full of glam.  Not a lot of bling or anything over the top, but something in the middle....  If that makes any sense to you.

   

                   Kennedy:  It does.  I have been in this business for many years and believe me, I have practically seen it all.  So what about you Jabari?
Jabari:  As Jul stated, we want glam and I would like something kind of traditional.
Kennedy:  Okay....(as she nods her head)  I noticed that you said and and not but, so that is good.
You two are on the same page.  Great!

Kennedy:  Shae, be sure to add notes annotating what each of their preferences are.
Shae:  I have it all down, Ms. Tyler.

 They continue to talk for over an hour, providing Kennedy with many details.

 Just as they are wrapping it up Kennedy's business partner (co-owner) walks in.

Kennedy:  That sounds like my partner.  Great, you two will get to meet her.  I was not expecting her for another 30 minutes. 

Kennedy:  Juliana this is my business partner Eugenia Dolce.
Juliana:  Very nice to meet you.
Eugenia:  The pleasure is all mine.

Kenmedy:  Juliana is Chris's niece.
Eugenia:  Oh yes.  I can see the resemblance.  Very pretty.

Juliana:  And this is my fiancé Jabari Remi.
Eugenia:  Pleasure to meet you.
Jabari:  Likewise.

Eugenia:  I look forward to meeting with you two soon.  Shae, will set up an appointment for you meet with me once Kennedy works out all of the details of the wedding.  I will handle the financial part of it.
Jabari:  Okay, cool.

Kennedy:  Okay, you guys.  Shae is ready to schedule you for your next appointment.
Juliana:  Okay, great.  Thanks.

Shae:  Do you have a preference as to what day next month.

Kennedy:  Take care and see you guys soon.
Juliana:  Okay, bye.
Jabari:  Enjoy the rest of your day ladies.

Eugenia:  Lovely couple.
Shae:  Umm.

And just because Juliana is so darn cute!

                                 
                                  
                                 Be Blessed and thanks for stopping by!
                                                            

Barbie Look - City Shine Dolls are here!

I finally saw the Barbie Look City Shine dolls at Walmart.  I went in there to simply pick up a refill from the pharmacy and should have walked right back out.  The toy section is only a couple of isles down, so how could I not take the few extra steps to see what was new...right?  Not to mention that I did not make it a resolution, but in my head, I put myself on NO doll shopping for January...mind you this was on January 1st.  Who was I fooling?!  I saw these dolls and I anxiously grabbed all four and then decided to put one back after carefully reviewing the all of the ones on the shelf to see who had the best eyelashes.  The one I put back was only because she didn't have good eyelashes and I was not planning to spend over $100 on that visit.

I proceeded to the pharmacy's checkout with the dolls and an Oreo Creme pie that I was taking to my friend's house whom I was having dinner with.  The cashier could not ring up the dolls because he said that they were not in the system.  He politely told me that I was welcome to take them to another register and perhaps they could do so there.  I paid for my refill and pie and proceeded to the self checkout.  The dolls did not scan.  The customer service rep that manages the self checkout asked me to come to her register.  The dolls still did not scan.  She contacted someone from toys who came up front (ironically) with "one" of the fourth dolls that I had chosen to leave on the shelf.  Still none of them could be scanned in.  To speed up this story, I was told (by tot department rep) that I would not be able to get the dolls because they did not have a UPC code to scan them in.  I very nicely told her that "no, I was not going to leave them and that it was not my fault that Walmart had merchandise on their shelves with no UPC code".  So I asked if I should look them up on Walmart.com.  Of course, they were no where to be found.  I was able to locate the Barbie Look doll from 2013 (AA in gold dress) for $15.54.  Ms Betty (the toy department rep) entered the UPC code into her scanning device but it came up for $19.97.  I nicely interjected that I really wanted the dolls and had spent too much time waiting on a price and that I had somewhere I was suppose to be 30 minutes ago.  Ms Betty said to the cashier "let her have them for the price on her phone".  They entered the UPC code form the 2013 Barbie Look doll and this is how I ended with with the fourth doll that Ms. Betty brought with her which just so happen to be the one that I left on the shelf.  So I was able to get them all for what I should have practically paid for two.  So there goes the in-my-head "NO" doll shopping for January.  Maybe March will be a good month to do so....

Barbie Look ~ City Shine Dolls

I love her skin tone!  I am hoping that she will match articulated Chandra's body.

     

My favorite dress of them all.  I love it!

     

Steffie's has the cutest face.

     

I like this dress as well.

     

Closer face ups

     

     

Which one do you think was the fourth doll that was initially left behind?  Hint:  She still has attitude and won't even give me a straight face.  Lol!

Have a great Monday!
Be blessed!

P.S.  This post puts me over the number of post for 2013 (2)  and 2014 (2)!  I am on a roll.

My Last OOAKs in 2014

My last commission for 2014 was to complete three dolls for a co-worker ~ two for his daughters and one for his significant other.  I was not sure which was for whom, so I decided to create them all similar but in the colors that he chose.  Children can be very funny about always wanting the one that was not chosen for them, so in keeping the peace I kept them simple so that the daughters could be free to change the clothing as they desired.

I still love some of the older faces

This is the one that he chose for his significant other 

This one was my favorite

Just the three of us

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These were the first ones from 2014.  I created one similar to the one on the right for a raffle for my doll club and received two commissions from that.  I delivered the following two at the January 2014 meeting.

     

Happy Sunday!

Muah