I am no exception to that rule thankfully I don’t smoke because I have a hard enough time with getting fit, eating healthy, and good Lord…. organization at times is as painful for me as some describe quitting smoking.

Monika McIntyre of Checkmark Concierge in Tulsa, Oklahoma is brilliant! She is the picasso of organization. She can paint anyone a clear picture of what their life can look like under the rubble. Monika, shows me how ... Read More »]]>

We all have our resolutions outside of getting fit, eating healthier, and quitting smoking, getting organized is one of the top resolutions made every year.

I am no exception to that rule thankfully I don’t smoke because I have a hard enough time with getting fit, eating healthy, and good Lord…. organization at times is as painful for me as some describe quitting smoking.

Monika McIntyre of Checkmark Concierge in Tulsa, Oklahoma is brilliant! She is the picasso of organization. She can paint anyone a clear picture of what their life can look like under the rubble. Monika, shows me how to take control of my office and I am proud to say since summer it has stayed that way.

Monika is the owner of a personal concierge service. You name it she does it. In fact, name the one thing you hate with a capital h and she does it with a smile. It’s just not fair someone this pretty also has it all together too! I take great pride in introducing her to you. If there is anything you need help with just give her a buzz she will get you whipped into shape in no time.

www.checkmarkconcierge.com

Jill Solomon is a successful entrepreneur.  She has launched several businesses in design and photography.  She is currently enjoying helping others do the same through Jill Solomon Creative Branding Solutions.  Jill loves to connect with other like minded individuals.  You can find her on facebook, @jsophototulsa on Twitter and www.mygabbygirlfriends.com.

Jill Solomon is a successful entrepreneur.  She has launched several businesses in design and photography.  She is ... Read More »]]>

Destry Davis of Glamour Arts Studio in Tulsa, Oklahoma demonstrates to Chic Galleria contributor Cindy Morrison and myself how to conceal those annoying dark circles under our eyes. I have to admit I suffer BIG time! When you burn the candle at both ends, sleep isn’t always an option. Concealer, however, is an option and has become my friend! Destry is one of the most talented make up artists in Tulsa, with her expertise and tips you will agree this girl knows her stuff.

Jill Solomon is a successful entrepreneur.  She has launched several businesses in design and photography.  She is currently enjoying helping others do the same through Jill Solomon Creative Branding Solutions.  Jill loves to connect with other like minded individuals.  You can find her on facebook, @jsophototulsa on Twitter and www.mygabbygirlfriends.com.

The only commitment that can make a brides heart race faster than saying ‘I do’ is making the final decision on which dress to walk down the aisle in.

Being a wedding photographer, I have seen firsthand the love relationship between brides and their wedding dresses. I have witnessed what women will do physically to get into their chosen bridal gowns. Some of which things I have been seen, but not limited to are dieting, pushups (right before the wedding for great biceps), duct taped breasts, corseted, ‘Spanxed’, sewn in, and my favorite liquid BandAid, to reduce chaffing.

It is my job ... Read More »]]>

The only commitment that can make a brides heart race faster than saying ‘I do’ is making the final decision on which dress to walk down the aisle in.

Being a wedding photographer, I have seen firsthand the love relationship between brides and their wedding dresses. I have witnessed what women will do physically to get into their chosen bridal gowns. Some of which things I have been seen, but not limited to are dieting, pushups (right before the wedding for great biceps), duct taped breasts, corseted, ‘Spanxed’, sewn in, and my favorite liquid BandAid, to reduce chaffing.

It is my job to document all the details of a wedding, and one I cannot miss is the donning of the dress. There is a chemical reaction inside all who have the privilege of watching a bride come to life when the she puts the ‘chosen one’ on. The gasps, the tears and the smiles are priceless and a photographers dream. I love watching the bridesmaids decked out in their bridal faire surrounding their queen helping her don the dress. The welled up tears in the mother’s eyes as the reflection of her daughter in her dress sparkles in the mirror causes me melt every time. I choke back the tears every time the father of the bride sees his baby no longer playing dress up but playing for keeps. Oh boy, if these moments don’t send me over the edge there’s always the first time a groom sees his bride in ‘the dress’, you know the one she has hidden for months in her closet. I have felt the earth shake beneath our feet when their eyes meet in their wedding regalia.

I will say, it is my experience that it is NOT the dress alone that makes the bride. In fact is the bride inside the dress. Once the two meet pure magic happens, a chemical reaction if you will.

It is the smile she wears because her panties are something blue (and the sparkly lettering that reads “bride”). It is the sweet romantic corset dress that covers the tattoo of a handgun. It is the bridesmaids wearing black beautiful floor length bridesmaids dresses with black and white converse tennis shoes, or the lucky penny tucked in the brides shoe. It’s the perfect manicure, and the groom’s favorite perfume she wears. It is the handwritten wedding vows tucked inside the top of her wedding dress, close by in case she forgets her words, grandma’s handkerchief wrapped around the bridal bouquet, and the garter on her thigh, these are the things that make ‘the dress’. Without these ingredients there is no magic.

Photo credit: Jill Solomon Photography

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Cindy and Jill are real live girlfriends dishing on what’s new in the world of fashion, beauty, food, and more. Let’s face it, if a woman loves something she tells at least 12 of her closest friends, and if a woman hates it she tells 50! ’My Gabby Girlfriends’ gives you ... Read More »]]>

Do you like to entertain? Are you always scrambling at the last minute to give your table a little something extra to make your guests feel extra special. Just add daisies! Mrs. DeHaven’s flower shop shows you two beautiful and easy flower arrangements. They only look expensive!

Cindy and Jill are real live girlfriends dishing on what’s new in the world of fashion, beauty, food, and more. Let’s face it, if a woman loves something she tells at least 12 of her closest friends, and if a woman hates it she tells 50! ’My Gabby Girlfriends’ gives you the skinny on what’s new, and let’s just say we’re telling more than 50, thanks to people like you! So pull up a chair and let’s do a little gabbing!

Mrs. Dehaven’s Flower Shop is in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Cindy and Jill are real live girlfriends dishing on what’s new in the world of fashion, beauty, food, and more. Let’s face it, if a woman loves something she tells at least 12 of her closest friends, and if a woman hates it she tells 50! ’My Gabby Girlfriends’ gives you the skinny on what’s new, and let’s just say ... Read More »]]>

Tired of your same old workout routine? Are you wanting to maximize your time and benefits of exercising? Try Tabata. Not sure what Tabata is? Jill didn’t know either until Cindy and her trainer showed her the ropes.

Cindy and Jill are real live girlfriends dishing on what’s new in the world of fashion, beauty, food, and more. Let’s face it, if a woman loves something she tells at least 12 of her closest friends, and if a woman hates it she tells 50! ’My Gabby Girlfriends’ gives you the skinny on what’s new, and let’s just say we’re telling more than 50, thanks to people like you! So pull up a chair and let’s do a little gabbing!

Jimmy Lee’s Total Fitness is in Bixby, Oklahoma.