Holiday Dresses

We did a previous post on the perfect holiday accessories. We are following up with dresses that would be great addition to your holiday functions/parties wardrobe. 

1. This Black Dress trimmed with Lace. This would be perfect for a more formal affair, holiday photos and so on. 

Black Lace Dress

2. This Wrap Around Dress is perfect for any holiday function. Add the right accessories and look fabulous. 

Wrap Dress

3. This Sweater Dress is perfect for a quick holiday dinner or a more informal gathering. You can be fierce and seasonal. 

Sweater Dress

4. Rust Convertible Maxi Dress. This is festive and versatile. You can't go wrong.

Rust Convertible Dress

5. This Black Belted Maxi Dress is another great selection that you can't go wrong with. Be fashionable and festive. 

Black Belted Dress

RHOA Season 6/Episode 2 - Love and Hip Hop Season 4 Episode 3 Reviews

What is going on in TV Land? Were both episodes of these hows boring to anyone else this past week? Let's see:

RHOA- I understand some storylines have to develop and grow but DAMN!!! I feel bad for Cynthia and her medical issue. I remember reading about her "baby bump" and thinking to myself, there was a real backstory... Well, there was. Prayers and best wishes for her. I love me some Porsha but she needs to stop having her entire airtime dedicated to "my divorce" "mommy, Kordell is a monster" and so on. Girl, get it together. You have eluded to on the show and on talk shows that he has some secret. You chose to marry him. Get it together. Also, I think she is pining away for him because she seemed disappointed when that spousal support check came in. She should've went and cashed it before he put a stop payment on it. Phaedra is also a favorite but she is just boring this season and that funeral get up she had on with the veil?!?! No comment. Nene is still funny as hell. Her reactions and comments to Kenya "Delusional" Moore were hilarious. Kenya is just that...DELUSIONAL. The whole Kandi/Todd/Momma Joyce thing is already wearing thin. Momma Joyce did not approve of AJ because of how many kids he had and his job. Now she is claiming Todd is no good. Kandi is PAID; it is hard to find an available man that is straight and PAID like her but Todd is far from broke. This whole thing seems really contrived to give Momma Joyce some airtime. I wish Marlo would pop on the screen already. We know she is filming for the show, so where is she at??? Let's hope episode 3 is better. 

Love and Hip Hop Season 4- Episode 3

BORING. Why does this Nya Lee or whatever her name is feel so entitled? Did anyone else notice her say she is tired of dancing and then say she loves her job? Girl, get your story straight. Next. That black hair looks good on Erica. She seemed to have calmed down and she seemed really infatuated with her girlfriend. That is a side of Erica we never see. I loved it. Then we have Yandy and Rich. Yandy is a fool for working with Rich. Yandy is also trying to balance friendship with work and that did not work out. She invited Tara to that damn performance for what?!?! Then, for her to ask Amina a series of questions related to singing and throw the "why are you playing second?" curve ball was unexpected. But Amina sure did drop her marriage proof like it was a draw 4 card in UNO. SMH. Erica J and Saigon serve no purpose on the show. Sorry. I just don't get it. Tahiry knows she loves her some Joe but tries to run from it. They need to get it together. I like them together. Let's hope the show gets better. Because this episode bored me.

Holiday Party/Function Wear

With the holiday season coming up, there will be functions and parties you have to attend. You want to always have a few accessories on hand that can go with just about anything and add that extra POP to any ensemble. We may just be able to help you. Check out our TOP 5 Must Have Accessories.

1. Simple Choker/Earring Set. This will add to even the most simplistic ensemble and give you a chic look.

Simple Choker Earring Set

2. Stackable Ring- Give the appearance of 3 rings and adds sparkle.

Stackable Ring

3. Cross Dangle Bracelet. Whether you choose silver or gold, it will accent any outfit and make you stand out.

Cross Dangle Bracelet

4. Tear Drop Crystal Earrings - These earrings will add glam and sophistication, while demanding attention. Stand out.

Emerald Cut Tear Drop

5. Last but not least, Multi Strand Pearl Necklace/Earring Set, Available in 3 Colors is also a piece that will make anything pop and demand attention. 

Multi Strand Pearl Set

Hope this helps make your holiday function/party outfit planning a little easier. Happy Holiday Season from Urban Sew.

5 DIY, Natural Skin Tips That WORK

Skin maintenance can get expensive and become a task. Here are 5 things that work, that will help you achieve perfect glowing skin. Not to mention, they're inexpensive and yield lasting results. 

1. Exfoliate- Mix the juice of one half of a lemon with 1/2 a cup of brown sugar.  Mix together until it is gritty and the consistency you desire. Doing this twice a week, will help you maintain optimal results.

2. The most important thing to skin care is finding a mild cleanser that doesn't strip your body of natural oils and throw off your ph balance. One of the mildest and most effective cleansers you can use for your face is none other than, baby wash. It can be any

brand, just avoid the scented variety. Get the original for  best results.

3. Toner- There are many of things you can use a toner. One that I always find success with is mixing pure witch hazel with essential orange oil. It tones your face and smells great. Use after cleansing your face, to see the best and glowing results. You can't go wrong with this method.

4. Moisturizing- I am sure you have all seen or heard many uses of Coconut Oil. Well, this is thee best, hands down moisturizer you will ever put on your face. Give it a try and you won't be disappointed.

5. The last thing is more internal. It is my special detox drink that gets you glowing skin and also, helps your body internally. It is simple. 1 cup of boiling water, mixed with 1 tbsp of lemon juice, one dash of cayenne pepper and a generous dash of cinnamon. Drink this every morning and your skin will be perfectly flawless within the first week or two of doing this.

Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 6

This post is not going to be a very long post because the season premiere was not that great...well, not until the last 2 minutes. Anyways, let's get into this review.

The show started off with Nene and Greg after their wedding. Then kind of touched base with the rest of the cast and where they are now. I will just say that Kandi did not have a big storyline this episode. It served as the opener to the feud with her mom and Todd. There was no action but it was spoken of. That should get good. Phaedra also had a small role in this episode. Porsha said some things that make me wonder what the real scoop is on Kordell. What things did she know before they wed? What things was she using as ammo in mediation? Based on what she told the lawyer and then her talk with her mom, I am curious. I will say, if she knew there was something off, she should not have married him. If she is playing into the gay rumors to be relevant, shame on her. If it's true, I'm gonna pop some popcorn every Sunday and watch this mess unfold. Umm... Cynthia is moving her agency to a building by Bar One that Peter owns. Hmmm... No comment as of now. Kenya, needs to get over Walter. That is old and played out, just like "gone with the wind fabulous". The show ended with Cynthia's White Party for the new location for her business. Kenya tried to come for Nene and Nene shut her down. I was so glad Nene got her together. I also,do not feel Kenya asking about Porsha's marriage was appropriate at all. It was not sincere and genuine. Anyways, all in all, the episode was boring but a good transition into the new season. When the drama starts, my reviews will get longer. 

Scandal Season 3, Episode 5 - "More Cattle, Less Bull"

This weeks episode was better than last weeks. Amen. When the episode started with Jake in Mr. Pope's house stealing "Operation Remington" files, I knew it was going to get real good, real fast but we'll get back to that. 

Lisa Kudrow as Democratic Congresswoman Josephine Marcus did a great job. Her character was introduced when she was interviewing Olivia to run her presidential campaign. Olivia gave it to her straight, no chaser.  When she said "you're in highschool, visiting college for the weekend....I can fix that..." I damn near spit my drink out laughing, until Josie told her her real motives. I did not know what to expect. When Liv sent them to the country where Josie was from, I was not feeling Quinn this episode. She is going off the deep end or something but we'll see.... OF course, as fixers, they fixed the problem, kinda. When Cyrus' flunkie realized Olivia was ahead of the game and he called Cyrus, I lost it. I think "We got poped" replaced "It's handled" as my favorite catch phrase thus far. Back to the story when the nurse admitted hte baby was not put up for adoption,  they figured it out in 3 seconds that the sister was the daughter...and my head spun. Too much. I'm not saying they were being stereotypical of the south but a sister/daughter?!? Anyways, Josie refused to acknowledge that her sister was really her daughter until Governor Reston had her on the spot at the debate, in a strange turn of events, she won over everyone but fired Olivia after. WTF?!?! The correspondence dinner scene was nice. Olivia looked stunning in her black and white gown. Fitz told the joke she told him to say. Blah blah blah. I was kinda bored at that point until Secret Service came for Olivia and she thought she was meeting Fitz...but Mellie was behind the door. Mellie being her conniving self, tried to persuade and guilt Olivia into running Fitz re-election campaign. She implied they owe him from rigging the last election and Fitz needs her. SMH. When Mellie said "Come back to us", I was done. Hmmm... What else? Abby not going to the dinner because of her ex husband is something I am sure will develop further into the season. Josie asked Olivia to come back to work for her at the end. Olivia said no because we all know she wants to go work for Fitz but the kicker is...Jake and Huck discovered Fitz may or may not have killed Liv's mother. Ish just got real over at Scandal.... I'm anxious for next week. My last question is- Where the hell is Harrison's storyline this season?