Cristal Carrington

Smooth. Refined. Casa Noble. I will admit – tequila isn’t my favorite liquor, however, after tasting the smooth taste of Casa Noble Tequila, I’m changing my thoughts on this.  This is totally not hype!   In college, drinking Tequila was a rite of passage.  It was just the thing...

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Hello guys and dolls, Just thought I would add a few photos of me that I have been collecting over a few weeks and months.  Don't forget to check me out on IG: Cristal Carrington on Twitter @theuptowndiva and Facebook.com/CristalCarrington ...

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Hey guys and dolls, The topic of my next few posts will be surrounding the topic of being single in the city. I will now tap into my inner Carrie Bradshaw and keep you posted on my adventures of dating in the metropolitan DC/Baltimore area.  Will I find...

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The most exclusive party in the city was held this weekend at Penthouse in honor of DJ Saucee’s 2?th Birthday and it was as awesome and fun filled as it looks. A hand-picked group of ladies were on the invite list and I was honored to be a...

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Today marked the 1st Car Wash for the Baltimore Terps' 2013 Football Season.  It was a blast! Players from 6U - 14U gathered in unity to wash cars of their supporters as an opportunity to raise funds for the team's 2013 season. Check out my video and pics...

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If you haven't heard, Wedges are in! This week's Shoe Pick is the Dolce & Gabbanna 70mm wedge, $1,495 (www.luisaviaroma.com). Imported from Italy, this green suede sandal wedge shoe is standing high with gold embellishments and a regal statuesque look. The shoe takes on an engraved look with...

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The Baltimore Terps Youth Football Team is back for its 2nd year on the turf and they are ready to rock and roll.  The youth team, which has made quite a name for itself in the Baltimore area and the local community, has been working on conditioning its...

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June was a whirlwind.  This can be a good and a bad thing, luckily with Sesame Place, everything is a good thing. This year, I took my trusty sidekick Tyler to Sesame Place for his 5th Birthday.  Below are a few pictures....enjoy! Cristal Carrington ...

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Happy June! Welcome to another and long overdue Shoe Pick Of The Week.  Let me first say to my audience that I regret not being able to deliver the Shoe Picks lately, however, I have been working behind the scenes to enhance theuptowndiva.com and its affiliate brands. With...

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Hey guys and dolls, I know it has been awhile since we last convene here at theuptowndiva.com.  Rest assured that I haven't forgotten about all my glam folks. I've been recently busy with the launch of STATUS Luxury Hair Extensions. I was selected to be apart of their...

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Okay, okay, so you can't binge on cupcakes and candy because you are watching your waistline for the summer, I get it.  That doesn't mean that you can't wear sweet shoes and strut yummily to and fro. The Iron Fist Sweets 4 My Sweet Pump, $50 - dsw.com, features...

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Standing tall never felt so good as when in the Giuseppe Zanotti Spring/Summer 2013 open-toe pump in black suede and emerald green satin. With an internal platform and stiletto heel, this shoe shines bright with a look off the beaten yellow brick road. Find it online at www.lindelepalais.com...

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Last week, I had the grand opportunity to host a charity fundraiser at SweetFrog in White Oak with Saxaphonist Ski Johnson. Below are a few pictures of this event.  Our mission was to raise awareness about Domestic Violence and to support The National Network To End Domestic Violence...

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Praying for better weather? Wondering if spring will ever show up with all her splendor? Tap into warmer weather right now with the latest release from Christian Louboutin called Scuba. $995, www.christianlouboutin.com  These warm weather friends will transport you even past the spring season and on to weather...

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This Shoe Pick Of The Week had the best commentary on solestruck.com, that I just had to share. No need for me say anything else, I will let you read what they had to say about the shoe yourself.   Excerpt from solestruck.com re: Jeffrey Campbell - Sterling...

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Hello guys and dolls.  I recently made a video talking about this cool site that I found called Qtect.com.  It is an awesome architectural site that allows you to have designs sent to you from licensed architects right in the comfort of your own home. Check out my...

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Sophia Webster’s Karlie ($490 net-a-porter.com) Easter is coming! And what better accent to your Sunday’s best attire than a brushed-satin and leather peep toe pump from Sophia Webster.  A festive spring time mix of hot pink, pale yellows and lilac rest playfully on a striped leather platform that...

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This past weekend I traveled to Atlanta, GA or should I say Hotlanta for the semi-annual Bronner Brothers Hair Show.  This show is monumental and a yearly must-do for all professionals in the hair and beauty industries.  The whos whos of hair are always in the building and...

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