Happy 1K Post: Brown Beauty Tuesday: Joan Smalls

Still jet-lagged from my trip to America, and basically staying up until 5am in the morning, I nearly squealed in delight when I opened my tablet to the new issue of Elle to see Joan Smalls on the cover. I was like a groupie, a junkie in fact, skimming through the pages to read what she was up to since her infamous or shall I say famous photo shoot in Dazed and Confused Magazine where Joan took her...

Women Who Rock: Givenchy SS2014 Campaign

In fashion news, creative director Riccardo Tisci has done it again by making singer/songerwriter extraordinaire the face of the Givenchy SS 2014 campaign.  Tisci made this decision because of the recent allegations of non-inclusion in the fashion industry. He states that he brought up in a society and family that taught we are all the same. His hope is that the images will help others embrace...

Brown Beauty of the Week: Lupita Nyong'o

Back from my 12 day trip to Texas, I've finally found some time to post on the blog. Sorry for being away for so long . In my defense, I accidentally left my laptop in my boyfriend's mom's car on the way to the airport, was swamped by a launch part for Lilith + McRae which was met with enthusiasm ans saw the sale of 80% of the collection, and the constant flow of friends and family stopping...

Style Muse Friday: Tsholo Dikobe of The Khoi Fro

I was hipped to Tsholo when she showed up in my newsfeed on Facebook due to an article on African Prints' page, and boy am I happy she did. Tsholo is one of a handful of fashion bloggers from and living on the continent of Africa that are redefining African fashion and style. I completely obsessed with her mix of quirky prints and bright colors with classic staples, that banging afro and...

Brown Beauty Monday: Naomie Harris

Name: Naomie Harris Nationality: British Birthplace: London, England Break Out Roll: Selena in 28 Days Later Claim to Fame: Tia Dalma (Pirates of the Carribean) and Bond Girl MoneyPenny (Skyfall) Recent: Winnie Mandela in Mandela: Long Walk To Freedo...

Back in the Studio

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to present my jewelry at a Boot Sale here in N. Ireland and I was happy to find that many people felt the collection was quite beautiful. I was commissioned to do three pieces and many others took cards. Hopefully, I will get to present at a Christmas Market in December.   At the moment, I am back in the studio, reworking some old pieces and planning...

Be in the know: Handbags by VBell

WHO: VBell Handbags DESIGNER: Valentina Belotti WHAT: Affordable bright and colorful GENUINE Italian leather hand-stitched handbags. PEDIGREE: In house designer for Costume National, Dolce & Gabbana, and a consulting firm. WHY: "I decided to make something of my own to do something that would express who I am without brakes or limits." WHERE: Milano, Italy (but shipping world-wide) PRICE...