No regrets in 2011! Bring on 2012!

On this last day of the year I am reflecting on all that has happened. I had an AMAZING year! I wouldn’t change a thing…..well maybe one. I started off the year(literally the first day) at a funeral for my uncle but, every time I cook or bake he is right there with me. Thanks Uncle Ed!

 With a rough start, my year began a gradual incline. Every month seemed to bring on a new opportunity and new clients. In February I worked a few shows for Fall Fashion week, in March I was asked to create a workshop for the F.I.T. Pre College program: Passion For Fashion Styling (what an honor) and in April the class began! I also attended a great brunch with some amazing women and made new friendships and business connections. I also had an epiphany for my business/brand and reconnected with my friend and publicist Trina at Style-Root PR (greatness happened).

In May it was work as usual and I celebrated my birthday! In June, I was asked to co-teach the Fashion Styling Confidential class with my colleague Barbara Berman at F.I.T.. It was an amazing 3 days to inspire and nurture future stylists. I also taught my other classes, Introduction to Fashion Styling and Fashion Styling FIT Fundamentals, for the summer sessions.  July was spent hanging out with family and friends while I had some time off because in August I taught again for the Pre College program (Passion for Fashion Styling) , Fashion Styling Intensive, Fashion Styling for ESL, went hard on my PR plan and began exercising! Whew! September went off with a bang! Fashion Week was here! I went to shows, styled a few presentations, attended Fashions Night Out, and was a mentor for an amazing event for Project Butterfly(“Pretty Girls Sweat” with Keri Hilson).

My fourth quarter had an amazing start with new clients and a busy schedule to boot! November was the time of my life as I prepared to go to Liberia, West Africa for 2 weeks and when I returned in December, I was forever changed! I’ll tell you all about that in a separate post now that I’ve come down off my high! LOL!

As I relax here at home on the couch, preparing to ring in the new year, I thank God for the year I have experienced and look forward to what is in store for me, my family and my business/brand in 2012! I look forward to working with my clients and making great fashion. I look forward to inspiring and teaching future Fashion Stylists. I  look forward to nurturing my relationships and meeting new people. I am just excited to be able to look forward!

I thank everyone for their support, I thank all of my Facebook Fans & Friends and twitter followers for taking the time to listen to what I have to say and I hope you had a great year too! I wish you all a Happy New Year and a prosperous 2012!

~Gone Shopping…Be back soon!

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Curvy Girls Run The World For Fashion Week!

I had the pleasure of meeting Ose in April at a luncheon (Ladies Who Lunch). Her warm smile and sense of style were contagious. We got to chatting and found out she is Liberian too! We clicked! She kept in contact with me and as a proud country sister, I went to the launch of her line Oseuhseh last night at Paper Doll Boutique in Brooklyn.

Oseuhseh is a carefully curated line of vintage clothing with the curvy woman in mind! Genius! How many times have us girls with curves, loved a vintage piece but, it was a too small. I know I have. Ose has scoured the country and  will continue to do so, to find vintage finds with curvy women in mind.

Ose had a small runway presentation of what she has to offer. Beautiful! Her heartfelt thank you to her sister and support system was very moving. Her line will be at Paper Doll Boutique, 921 Fulton St., Brooklyn, NY, for a limited time so, get down to this fantastic shop and pick up a piece. In addition, the website www.oseuhseh.com is live for your online shopping pleasure.

 

 

When we think of Fashion Week we tend to think about the “big” fashion names and forget that there are up and coming designers every year that need our support as well. Support Ose, she is destined to fill the void in this market. It was refreshing to see her hard work pay off.

I will keep my eye on her and let you know all the new and exciting paths this line will take. I’ve also been put on notice by Ose that I am to host a Liberian meal for her and her sister, they’re homesick for that good food. We have a dinner date Ose!

I wish you much success O!

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Ladies Who Lunch Report : Trendsetters

Ok so…..I have been super busy (a good thing) and have not had a chance to report back about the “Ladies Who Lunch” event hosted by Latisha Daring. All I can say is WOW!!!!! I had the most amazing time. I met some phenomenal women! It was a warm, loving and inspirational day! Latisha Daring, our host, has embarked on a new journey with their line Ashtyn. She previewed her capsule collection to the  100 women who attended the event. The speakers were riveting! Attorney, Midwin Charles encouraged us to turn our passion into a day job. Fashion stylist, Bille Causieestko reminded us that our style helps define our power. Financial Advisor, Choddie Bryant gave us valuable information to building a succesful portfolio. Lifestyle Manager and Event planner, Carline Balan set the room on fire with her inspirational words and last but definitely not least activist and all around Fashionista, Michaela Angela Davis told it what made us successful Black Women! You just had to be there.  The ambiance and food were great! Shout out to the Tribeca Loft Grill. I am so looking forward to the next one.

                                           

   

~Gone Shopping…Be back soon!

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Prepping for a day full of style!

I am so excited about tomorrow! I am attending Latisha Daring’s ” Ladies Who Lunch” brunch at the Tribeca Grill Loft. I met Latisha at a panel discussion about the fashion industry for Girl Scouts, where we both sat on the panel. I love to inspire young women! I admire Latisha’s style and have always followed her success in the industry.

 She is launching her line Ashtyn (www.ashtynonline.com) and putting on an event that I’m sure will fill the room with a feeling of sisterhood! We need that from time to time. I’ll tell you all about it in my next post.

I am primping myself and  getting my outfit together . I can’t wait! Brunch at a fabulous location with a room full of equally fabulous and fashionable women with food and drinks! What better way to spend a Sunday!

~Gone shopping…be back soon

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