Featured Artist

The Sage Lounge

by shaylajay | February 9, 2025 | Featured Artist | 0 Comments

I just attended a Girls' Night In Galentine's event at The Sage Lounge, which is an amazing space to host your next event. The Sage Lounge is beautiful, spacious, and can accommodate your guests at your next birthday celebration, corporate meeting, or intimate...

Fingers de Freedom

by shaylajay | September 21, 2012 | Fashion, Featured Artist | 8 Comments

I love art, and this young man is a gifted artist and entrepreneur you just have to meet. Reginald "Swindoe" Kennedy is the owner of Fingers de Freedom, an eco-friendly company committed to saving our planet by using only eco-friendly materials in its...

Fabian Forte

by shaylajay | April 14, 2013 | Fashion, Featured Artist | 0 Comments

Today, I had a long conversation with one of my childhood friends, Fabian Forte. Fabian and I grew up together, and we both share a love for fashion. Fabian is a stylist for men and has big plans for his career in fashion. He took some time out of...

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...

Artistry Beauty Studios

by shaylajay | January 30, 2013 | Featured Artist | 8 Comments

I am a fan of "all things Janet." Janet Chacon is the woman with a plan. She has been my hair stylist since I arrived in Arizona in 2010. She is a no-nonsense business woman who is focused on doing big things. Her energy is contagious and...

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...

Color Me Beautiful

by shaylajay | October 27, 2011 | Fashion, Featured Artist | 1 Comment

If you didn't tune in on Tuesday, I want to introduce you to the creative artist and stylist, Tonya Strozier, who is hitting the runways with her beautiful artwork on the faces of men and women from all over the globe. Check out my previous post, "Woman In...

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...

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...