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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...

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...

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...

Fashion Week S/S 2013

by shaylajay | October 9, 2012 | Fashion, Featured Artist | 0 Comments

I am so excited about Tonya Strozier’s trip to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week S/S 2013. She had a blast as she worked with Rudy Miles of Beauty by Rudy for designer Zang Toi’s runway show. Tonya flew out of Tucson to New York on Saturday, September 8th. She attended...

Strength + Humility

by shaylajay | January 1, 2023 | Article, Featured Artist | 0 Comments

Today is officially the first day of 2023, and I spent my first waking hours saying goodbye to my Mother-In-Love and Father-In-Love as they left for Louisiana this morning. I hated to see them go, but I know they have to get back home. My family and I got dressed and...

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...

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...

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...

Beautiful Soul

by shaylajay | October 17, 2012 | Featured Artist | 2 Comments

"Amazing" does not come close to describing the beauty of the designs created by my good friend, Regina Holley, of Banafrit Décor. Regina owns a company that specializes in premium card design and décor for special events. Regina and I attended...

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...