Give Back To the Sistas in Your Life This Season!

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Hi, ladies! Normally, we at Yazzie & Co. would dish on latest ways to be a fly and fabulous bride. This time around, we’re going to get in the true spirit of the season by having you give back. That’s right; instead of salivating over the spectacular gifts that you’re going to get this year, why not channel that same energy into treating the sistas in your life? Not only will they appreciate this gesture from your heart, you’ll also feel great about making them smile. If you’re not sure how to go about that, keep reading for some great ideas from yours truly.

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Chances are that you’ve been driving your maid of honor up the wall while planning your wedding. And as great a best friend or sister as she’s been to you, we’re pretty she’d love you even more for showing her how much you appreciate her being there. So, what better way to do that than to give her a lovely jewelry keepsake? We personally think that she’d really appreciate a pretty pair of pearl earrings from Macy's.

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Perhaps, your Thank You list has extended to every bridesmaid in your party. After all, they’ve weathered the craziness that is planning your wedding, so it’s only fair that they receive lovely tokens of appreciation. You’ll definitely score a home run by gifting them with Yazzie & Co.'s bridal t-shirts. Not to toot our own horn, but they’ll appreciate the sass and the soulfulness that they’ve got to offer!

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Then again, you may want to take some time out of your bridal organizing schedule to pay homage to the woman that has raised you from girl to woman this season. While Mom may be proud to see her baby walk down the aisle, we’re certain that she’d adore you even more if you presented her with a gift of love. So, why not go the extra mile by treating her to a mother-daughter spa day at The Back Room? You’ll be able to bond over the exquisite treatments while sharing in your sisterhood.

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With a few great gift ideas on your list, you ought to be ready to hit the scene for some last-minute holiday shopping. Even better, you’ll be able to treat all the ladies in your life who’ve made it this far with you as you prepare to start your new life. You’re blessed with the gift of sisterhood and we encourage you to celebrate that this season.

Wishing you a Happy Kwanzaa, Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, and a Wonderful New Year,

The Yazzie Blogger

Bring Out That Bodacious Style with Our Bad Bethune Tee

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Hey, ladies! We at Yazzie & Co. hope that you’ve enjoyed our feature on our brand new HBCU t-shirts thus far. However, if you have yet to check it out, well, allow us to introduce you to our stylish bridal baseball tees. Whether you’re shopping for a marvelous maid-of-honor, a beautiful bridesmaid, or a magnificent matron-of-honor, our tees will flatter every kind of fashionable girl. More than just trendy pieces, our collection is steeped in the impressive history and remarkable tradition of our people.

Searching for a way to gift the bride without breaking the bank? Perhaps, you’re looking for that special present that captures the very essence of the girl that’s about to jump the broom. If either is the case, you’re definitely in luck with our t-shirt of the week – our chic Bethune bridal tee. Not only does it bring its righteous origins to mind with its ravishing red, beautiful blue, and wonderful white colors, it represents the righteous sista to the fullest. If the new bride or bride-to-be is the kind of woman who is all about giving back while looking sharp, then our bridal t-shirt is the perfect way to sum this up at a bargain price. What’s more, its preshrunk 100% cotton material guarantees a great fit for every frame while feeling super-soft to the touch. One-part spunk with one-part style with a whole lot of school spirit, your girl will definitely be the toast of the town in this terrific tee.

In turn, we at Yazzie & Co. would love to hear your feedback on our lovely HBCU bridal tees. We want to know if they truly represent you as the sassy, sophisticated, and soulful women that you are. You can either e-mail us at yazzieblogger@yazzieco.com or drop us a line on our MySpace page.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Until Next Time,

The Yazzie Blogger

Sista or Sistafriend: Building Your Best Bridal Party

Hi, ladies! We know that you’re glowing with the promise of a new beginning, for the ring is exquisite and you’re floating on cloud nine. However, all the wonderful wedding planners out there can’t make the prime choice of picking your bridal party. It is your firsthand knowledge of who to share one of the most important moments of your life with that brings up that all-important decision: whom to include in your circle of bridal sisterhood? Should you choose the sisters that have shared everything from household chores to a tiny bedroom? Or should you opt for the sistas that you’ve shared that bond with from the first kept secret? While this choice is yours, we at Yazzie & Co. will present the case for both sisters and sista girl.

Let’s start with your sisters – also known as the women who have known everything about you since birth. They know firsthand how it is to deal with the demands of family and have a knack for keeping the peace while holding your hand throughout the entire process. And most importantly, your eternal connection will withstand your occasional bouts of Bridezilla-itis.

Then there are your sistas, who have always been the voices of reason in your life. Now that you’ve been thrust into wedding-planning chaos, you’ll need your girls to help you keep your cool. Inviting your best friends to take part in your special day will also strengthen your bond, while guaranteeing them the chance to show that fabulous bridesmaid style off for eligible brothas to enjoy.

Whatever you do decide, Yazzie & Co. can definitely hook your chic bridesmaids and magnificent maid-of-honor up. With huge shoes to fill, your sisters and your girls can support you in style with our bridal party t-shirts. From the traditional ‘Jumping the Broom’ bridal tee to the funky ‘Bride’ tank top, our cool wedding fashion collection will surely make your sisters and sista girls one best-dressed bridal party. This great bridesmaid gift idea will certainly provide them with wonderful memories of your wedding day.

Until Next Time,

The Yazzie Blogger