SARAFINE, INC

I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Sarah Stavrou. She is a talented and creative accessory designer. She creates Eco-friendly jewelry, pillows, and hand bags. Sarah starting out her career as a successful model/actress. She has been on the cover of Essence magazine, campaigns such as Avon, Revlon, and Vogue Patterns. She has also appeared White Men Can’t Jump, Roc, Strictly Business, and Playing God.

February 2000 she started creating pillows as a hobby for family and friends. Her hobby soon began to grow into a business. She is constantly inspired by the 1920's, Victorian, and Renaissance era, she says "It's like buying a piece of history." Most of her accessories are created from vintage fabrics and materials. She has created pieces for Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Shriver, LaTanya and Samuel Jackson, Gina Gershon, Cookie and Magic Johnson, Brooke Burke, Keisha and Forest Whitaker, and many more. Sarah's pieces are one of a kind and each item is unique and cannot be found anywhere else. She has been featured in Vogue, InStyle, Manale, Pillows Magazine, FHM, Pillow Love, Art Walk LA, and Business Journal.

To find out more information about her products or to make a purchase you can go to her website at http://sarafine.com/Site/home_.html

A Night of Bath & Body Pampering, Fun, Fashion, and Luxury

                                                                                 Top: H&M
                                                                                 Pants: H&M
                                                                         Charm Bracelet: Aldo

Adiat Disu: President of Aidree: http://www.adiree.com/
Director of Africa Fashion Week: http://africafashionweekny.com/fashion/
All Photography was done by Tess Yaney: TLYphotography.com

June 2, 2011 at Molton Brown

Showroom Adirée & Molton Brown USA presented the designers of Africa Fashion Week

New York and a Night of Bath & Body Pampering, Fun, Fashion, and Luxury

The event was lots of fun, I had the opportunity to meet some great individuals. I tried out some of Molton  Browns body products which are wonderful. The event showcased Designers Kachi Design, Rouch Bebe Grafiti, Kozby World, Thomas Sarfo, Washington Roberts, Tori Famuyiwa, Funlayo Deri, Mirembe Collections, Fikirte Addis, Danielle Martin, Saint Wobil, Editalo Designs, and Darryl Jagga.

Sponsors: Tinto Fino (Wines) & Base Official



New Vintage coming your way!!!

Here are a few vintage images I stumbled upon. Enjoy

A Day at The Bam Festival!!

So this past weekend on Saturday was the Bam Festival in Brooklyn, me and a few of my friends went out to enjoy the day and to do some shopping. The festival was a great turn out they had a variety of food, jewelry, clothing, and music. We had a great time. We later went out to a restaurant called La traviata, the food was delicious. I had stuffed clams with crab meat and salad. Afterwards we ended the night with drinks.

Doll House Magazine presents "Transitioning in Style" Fashion Show

Dollhouse Magazine is hosting, "Transitioning in Style," A Fashion Show & Charity Event to take place on Saturday, June 18th 2011 at The Marvin Center at George Washington University.

Some of the city's most influential individuals will be in the building, including Rockville boutique owner, Silvia Huezo from Red Hue, Ke'Chic Boutique, and local rapper, Chris Barz for a live performance! This will be one of the hottest events to hit the DC metro area this summer, and you definitely want to be in attendance!

Single tickets are $15, and couple tickets are $20, which can be purchased on the online shopping site at www.dollhousemag.net. Tickets include an exclusive view of local designers collections on the runway, a live entertainment performance by local rapper Chris Barz, a chance at networking with other influential individuals, browsing the exhibitor tables, enjoying cocktails and appetizers, and most of all, supporting the Transitional Housing Corporation and their endeavors.

LRG!!! 4.20.11 EVENT

I had the opportunity to attend LRG's (Lifted Research Group) 4.20 event. LRG is menswear clothing and accessories brand. Founded in 1999 the brand has a streatwear yet trendy style. Artists Augor and Vizie showcased some of their creative artwork. Actor Albert Daniels (co. Starred in ATL) was a special guest. It was a great event held at a loft downtown in soho. Although I did not partake in all of the festivities of the holiday, there was a roof top deck where people were definitely "CELEBRATING" It turned out to be a great event. Check out LRG's website at http://shop.l-r-g.com/