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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...

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...

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...

Marina Village at Atlantis

by shaylajay | July 10, 2023 | Travel, Featured Artist | 0 Comments

During our stay at Atlantis, we spent a lot of time at Marina Village. Marina Village has beautiful shops, local artists, and great restaurants. They also have Ben & Jerry's, which my kids loved. This is the most expensive Ben & Jerry's I have ever visited....

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...

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...

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....

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...

Pink Noire Beauty Supply

by shaylajay | April 4, 2025 | Featured Artist, Article | 0 Comments

I took a short trip to Memphis, Tennessee with my little one, and we met a beautiful young lady, Chasity Monroe, who is owner of the only female, black-owned beauty supply store in Memphis. Pink Noire Beauty Supply was founded by Chasity in April of 2022. Chasity...