#TBT TO THAT TIME WHEN I SLEPT ON THE SIDEWALK ALL IN THE NAME OF SHOPPING

Whilst rummaging through a HUGE bag of product samples from previously aired "Beauty Talk" episodes which is my most popular live on-air segment, I found everything from brand spanking new MAC lipsticks to unopened perfume, cleansers, moisturizers and more! I was doing a bit of spring cleaning and found the bag just this week tucked under my bed. I mean I was swooning over some of this stuff and thinking how could I leave you??? 

Bag O' Goodies

I'm an undercover "beauty junkie." I don't boast about it because I'm not a make up artist or professional but I love beauty products and at one time, I was doing reviews both on and off-air regularly. But what was most nostalgic about happening upon these treasures, was an empty lipstick case battered, bruised and neglected from the debut of Lanvin for HM. I was immediately taken back to my friends and I camping out on the sidewalk overnight on a cold night might I add just for the sake of being able to snag and grab pieces from the collection. And yes, we did have to grab with the quickness because we by far were not the only ones on a mission. Are you a shopaholic too? I scored three lipsticks all of which I still have as per my arsenal and all of which I still wear. You can click HERE for the full post which chronicles my adventure (that it was), and my SCORE! It was major.

And just as an update to that post, that must-have dress, I still have not yet worn but it's mine foreva!!

All in the name of shopping ...I don't know that I would do that again but you only live once, right? To what extremes have you ever gone, in the name of shopping?

The "after." My hand was covered in swatches after sifting through my Bag O' Goodies

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WELL WILL YOU? PLEASE CHECK ONE.

IF YOU CAN:

Draft/edit content

Manage social media accounts

Provide support as needed 

Must be flexible, familiar with social media tools, have Internet and be able to work remotely (you don't have to be based in DC). 

I am looking for a creative team player(s) who is organized and shows initiative. Oh, and you gotta like to have fun cause "this" is exciting. If you or someone you know is interested, please share and/or please email info@bagladiesradio.com. Subject: Intern Post

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S.O.S. I'M LOOKING FOR CONTRIBUTORS TO BAG LADIES RADIO

I've been so busy running the show meaning the show itself and all the behind-the-scenes stuff, I'm only just now having a chance to get a post up. Thus the S.O.S. Is this you??

As the Bag Ladies Radio listenership grows (thankfully), production demands increase. So an invitation is being extended to those (perhaps yourself), who may want to be a part of this. I am looking for contributors to assist in various capacities, primarily show production. Assistance is needed from everything to defining topics of dish (meaning what is discussed on air), and identifying guest prospects and scheduling to attending events and managing social media updates. And there's more! You must know social media meaning you must be familiar with the most widely used platforms such as but not limited to Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook. Please note: Contributor = Unpaid internship

What will start as an unpaid gig could fastly lead to paid. I've had the pleasure of working with some great contributors/interns but as is typical they eventually move on for various reasons be it job demands, family demands, school demands, etc. If you are looking to gain hands-on experience and achieve great visibility plus get some fab fringe benefits (you might have to fight me for swag), this is a great opportunity particularly for a student. But being a student is not required. This gig is a lot of fun and there is a lot of flexibility to make it what you want it to be. Preference to those with specific skill in PR/Marketing and Social/Online Media.

Please email your interest to info@bagladiesradio.com. Subject: I Want to Contribute

Bag Ladies Radio is the "official media partner" to this year's #Blogalicious5. For an exclusive Blogalicious 2013 ticket offer for Bag Ladies Radio followers, fans and listeners, click here and enter BLRfriend (case sensitive), for a 20% discount.

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WHAT I LEARNED FROM LAST NITE'S SHOW #BAGLADIESLIVE

1. Guest, Monica Byrd of babybashandbling.com, reaffirmed why I don't let my kids even touch my iPhone/iPad even if just one day a week.
2. Guest, Tara Jefferson of theyoungmommylife.com, taught me that you can profess your love for your children (live on air), but still want them gone and back-to-school.
3. Guest, Leticia Barr of techsavvymama.com, proved that I'm not as technically savvy as I thought. I'll leave that to her.
4. My Co-Host, Trina Small gave me some great tips on how to use idle time on the rare occasions that I have it. Ditch the gym and head to the mall.
5. Guest, Denise Kalinowski, Head Designer of FabKids.com confirmed what I already knew. I never tire of dishing on fashion!

Press play below to catch up on the dish you missed OnDemand. And click here for the iTunes Podcast. Visit bagladiesradio.com/listen for all previously aired shows.

Online Women Radio at Blog Talk Radio with Erin Martin on BlogTalkRadio

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Last Nite on Bag Ladies Radio OnDemand

Last nite's dish was so sexy, it had us prepping to Barry White which we cue'ed literally during the show. Last nite was an all new "Tales Of Singledom." A recurring segment ever growing in popularity. We kicked things up a notch and the dish got real sexy and a bit racy even!! It was so empowering to join forces with Candace Amos, Founder of CultureBlaze.com, NuNu Fairville who penned an article on CultureBlaze.com which spawned last nite's topic of dish and Shanel of The Sex CEO to lend a voice to sex (yes, I said it), a topic we don't dish on often but a topic that is nonetheless relevant to the reality of life, living and being a woman. It's reality!

We also went in finally regarding Beyonce's chop. Myself and my Co-host's, Trina Small and Danielle Gray weighed in and shared our thoughts as a show-opener. My fave quote from last nite per my Co-host, Danielle Gray "If she could, Jesus would come down from heaven and pluck out her mane." LOL! 
Press play to listen OnDemand:

Discover Women Internet Radio with Erin Martin on BlogTalkRadio

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A 20% Discount to Blogalicious 2013? It's a Bag Ladies Radio Exclusive ...

I am siked to be able to extend to all my Bag Ladies Radio listeners, followers and fans a discount to this year's Blogalicious 2013. If you missed the shout-out by Blogalicious Curator, Stacey Ferguson on last week's Power Hour, visit www.bagladiesradio.com and click Listen to catch up OnDemand/iTunes.

Onto the good stuff!! To redeem your not 5, not 10 but 20% ticket discount to Blogalicious 2013 going down in the ATL from October 3rd - October 5th, you must visit this Bag Ladies Radio official link:
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5652380422/blogaFIVEbags/3526088039
Once there, enter promo code: BLRfriend (please note: the code is case sensitive)


Blogalicious is one of the largest annual social media events celebrating diversity in blogging. Bag Ladies Radio is this year's official media partner. But look to the left. That's moi in the hat. This is a pic shot from last year's #Blogalicious12 in Vegas. Obviously my sharing totally takes away the premise of "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas." But my point is that as much as Blogalicious is a worthwhile investment in your brand/your biz, it's a straight up PAR-TAY too! Don't say I didn't tell ya!

Please be sure to leave a comment and let me know if you're coming. Myself and the #BagLadiesLIVE cast will see
you in October!!

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I'm Craving Some Beauty Talk ...

#BagLadiesLIVE is going down tonite. Myself and cast have alot of catching up to do ...From what went down in the Chi-Town for #BlogHer13 to what's to come in the ATL for #Blogalicious5.

And we got a hunger, a thirst, a craving for some Beauty Talk. One of our fave topics of dish. We are kicking it with our girl Erin Bailey of www.ScandalousBeautyOnline.com, named one of the "Top Black Beauty Bloggers" by Essence.

Tune in live online, 7:30p EST @ bagladiesradio.com/listen or dial in and eavesdrop at 347.327.9510, opt. 2

Follow live commentary on Twitter @bagladies and to ask a question or share a comment for an on-air shout, tweet @bagladies and attach #BagLadiesLIVE

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I Am the "Social Media Belle" of Sunday's The Naturalista Hair Show

It's a take-ova! The Naturalista Hair Show goes down Sunday in Washington, DC. Not only do I have the pleasure of participating in a Blogger panel and speaking alongside the Natural Chica herself who might I add has a swoon worthy following of 28k across all platforms. Where was I? Oh, I will also be exclusively chronicling the experience on Instagram @TheNaturalistaHairShow. So I may not be the "Belle of the Ball" but I am the "Social Media Belle" ...For a day.

For the scoop on the experience that will be The Naturalista Hair Show, press play for this week's #BagLadiesLIVE OnDemand. I was joined live on-air by the Natural Chica and creators of The Naturalista Hair Show, Angela Walker and Tarin Boone for some great dish.

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For details and to get tickets, visit www.thenaturalistahairshow.com

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