Category: Community
My Hot Tomato Why – Unlearning Mean Girl Culture
On January 22, 2020 by pinkcrush1112The photo above is me with my gals (minus Jesse Hyde), my crew, my Hot Tomato tribe at Sparkly Ladies Night 2019. You may not understand how remarkable this photo is without understanding where I come from. So let me give you my “why”. My high school years were a bit miserable. I had fallen
Body Love, One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
On April 17, 2019 by pinkcrush1112This post is an old one I started but never shared on the blog. I need you all to know more about my why, what makes me tick and my path to being a woman that works to empower other women. xoxoxo Andi I ordered a couple of bikini’s from Forever21 Plus last week. I
The Invisible Woman
On March 8, 2017 by hottomatopinupacademy8It’s only a matter of time. I actually fear it. The day that I walk into a room and no one takes notice. I am a woman who doesn’t mind being looked at. I wear my emotions, ideals, convictions and intentions on my tattooed sleeves…and statement necklaces, ripped jeans, scarves, dangly earrings, big hats and
Hot Tomato Pick of the Week!
On January 16, 2017 by hottomatopinupacademy8ALARM ALARM! Calling all current and aspiring GDHT’s! The Parkersburg Art Center is stepping a bit out of the box with this event and we all need to show our support so we keep more fun workshops coming! Stumped on what to get the lover that has it all?? Here is your answer! Heart. Shaped.
It’s a Fashion Takeover!
On January 9, 2017 by hottomatopinupacademy8Psst! Hey, you. Yea, you! Did you hear the latest dish with what’s going on at The Hot Tomato Studio this month? Ohhhh girlfriend, let me tell you. Have you ever wanted to have your very own personal wardrobe stylist but never thought you could afford something like that? Or HECK, like there would ever
Hot Tomato Pick of the Week
On January 4, 2017 by hottomatopinupacademy8MOV Red Tent Okay..actual quotes from me, Jesse Hyde earlier this fall when Cat I asked if Hot Tomato would like to be involved. “Wait, is this one of those events where white ladies pretend they’re in a sweat lodge?” No, no! It’s a gathering for women to reconnect to their authentic selves and celebrate
Hooch, Gams and Giggle Water
On November 27, 2016 by hottomatopinupacademy8A guide to Speakeasy Sparkle Party Night We are ONE WEEK away, Ladies! So, this is for my last minute gals. We carry a torch for you too. Worry not 😉 First things first. Before they are all gone, get your ticket already! What do I wear??– No time to order? No problem! Loose fitting
NOVEMBER HOT LIST
On November 17, 2016 by hottomatopinupacademy8Okay, Let’s get to it! So many fabulous businesses to experience in our sweet MOV 🙂 Here’s a few of our November FAVES! EATS Nacho Average Taco Guys, listen. I’m what they call a bit of a foodie. One thing that I demand to declare a place AMAZING is freshness! This place is consistent on
Sparkly Ladies Night
On November 11, 2016 by pinkcrush1112It is almost that time! Sparkly Ladies Night! And this year the sparkly torch is being passed from the amazing Nikki Butler to Hot Tomato Pin-Up Academy! You heard that right! With the help of Nikki, Hot Tomato is transitioning to hosting one of the Mid-Ohio Valley’s best kept secrets, Sparkly Ladies Night! We have
Hot Tomato Pub Crawl
On October 10, 2016 by hottomatopinupacademy8“IT’S ABOUT TIME HOT TOMATO DID A PUB CRAWL!” I’ve heard about two dozen times this week. So this month’s Hot List (brought to you by the presidential election) are a few of our favorite Marietta BARS! First, a little history. A pub crawl (sometimes called a bar tour, bar crawl or bar-hopping) is the