When TCM set up shop at the Afro-Punk festival we were neighbors with a clothing brand that I really love and admire. Ngozi of Harriet's Alter Ego started her business in 1999 at street festivals around the city where she got a chance to see what customers wanted firsthand (sound familiar?). She has managed to meet that demand and then some, growing to 2 stores and an online following numbering in the thousands. Like they say on the site: 

"Counting clients like India. Arie, Talib Kweli, M.I.A, Mos Def, BET and Yerba Buena, may be good for some, but for the owners of Harriet’sAlter Ego, the support of everyday people is proof positive that what they do…well, works."

A company after my own heart, indeed.

That's why when Ngozi contacted me to be a part of Shop 'n' Mingle 2009 I readily agreed.

Not only can you shop at the booths of 16 different designers but there will also be tons of giveaways including haircuts, makeovers, foot massages, swag bags, even an espresso bar.

Oh, did I mention that we'll be there too?

It's true, because for an event this hot only a spicy Hot Cocoa Brownie from The Chocolate Muffin will do.

Here's the info:

Shop 'N' Mingle, 2009

Saturday, December 5th

1p.m.- 7p.m.

2031 Fifth Avenue

Between 125th and 126th

See you there!

-E