Featured Artist

Woman In Motion

by shaylajay | October 24, 2011 | Fashion, Featured Artist | 3 Comments

Meet Tonya Strozier --- wife, loving mother, entrepreneur and stylist. There’s no doubt this woman has her hands full, but she still finds time to follow her passion and pave her way to the top. Tonya and I met in 2009 during my first trip to Arizona and we have...

Makeup by McFashion

by shaylajay | June 18, 2013 | Featured Artist | 20 Comments

I recently sat down with Eleeseia of Makeup by McFashion to talk about her journey as a makeup artist. Eleeseia is a local artist who is a go-getter and is quickly making her mark in the fashion industry. She is a beautiful, humble young lady, and I wanted to get...

AdriAnnie DavRose

by shaylajay | June 25, 2015 | Featured Artist | 9 Comments

Moving to a new city can be hard on a woman. It's pitiful that the first thing out of my mouth when I found out we were moving was, "Are you serious? I have to leave my hair stylist! Who will do my hair?" Since I have a big mouth, I talk to everybody and instantly...

Headliners

by shaylajay | November 13, 2012 | Featured Artist | 3 Comments

I love art, and it is always fun to feature local artists. I am so impressed by LaRon and Ursula Cook who began their journey as entrepreneurs when LaRon decided he wanted to open Headliners, a barber shop with an atmosphere that is conducive to families. This couple...

Fit & Fab With Tasha Morrison

by shaylajay | September 4, 2013 | Featured Artist | 10 Comments

I had the privilege of hanging out with Tasha Morrison, an awesome AFAA certified personal trainer that I have lovingly dubbed, "Miss Fit and Fab." Tasha is currently in Tucson, but she will be taking her love of fitness to Houston, Texas in October. She is a woman...

Esens Photography

by shaylajay | August 14, 2013 | Featured Artist | 0 Comments

I am an entrepreneurial spirit, and I married an entrepreneurial spirit. It’s funny how God put us together. Our hearts beat for small businesses, and we live to encourage those who have the desire to start their own business. It’s the best feeling ever, but...

Brush & Bottle

by shaylajay | May 10, 2014 | Featured Artist | 2 Comments

My mom and I used to talk on the phone or Skype every day. If I got in my car to run an errand, I called her. If I became bored while sitting at home, I called her. We were always talking about something. When she passed, everything was quiet. Sitting in my house...

Love Those Lashes

by shaylajay | November 15, 2011 | Fashion, Featured Artist | 4 Comments

I recently attended a fun makeup party at a friend's house. We had a blast, and the thing I loved most was that the makeup artist (Tonya Strozier) allowed us to put on our own makeup. She didn't just apply the makeup for us, but allowed us to create our own looks...

K.Wilkins Photography

by shaylajay | September 18, 2013 | Featured Artist | 4 Comments

I love photography. I purchased a Nikon a couple of years ago while telling myself over and over again that I would learn how to use every feature. Well, that never happened. I learned a few key things about photography during my visit at Miraval Resort, but I...

Too Beautiful Cosmetics

by shaylajay | February 27, 2013 | Featured Artist | 1 Comment

You might remember Tonya Strozier from several of my previous posts. She is a stylist with the Beauty by Rudy Team during New York's Fashion Week, and last summer, she opened Diamonds Salon and Makeup Studio. I can't keep up. This woman is too fast for me. She has...