1st Entrepreneur Speed Networking Event

I hosted my 1st Entrepreneur Speed Networking event this past Saturday and it was absolutely amazing. There were people from all professions and backgrounds. Each Entrepreneur was given 4 minutes to meet with one another and discuss their profession/business/services. We had a live raffle compliments of Dawn Forenzo (Minx Artist) as well as great food and drinks. Judge Helena was one of the many people who joined in on the networking. Thanks to all of the people who showed up and showed out! I will be doing a separate post to give my readers a glance at all of the people who attended and their services. Again, thanks to all who supported and I look forward to the next event in June. Special thanks to my Mom and friends Charmaine, Lamar and Jasmine for being right there with me.

Muff Mouthing Off: Are Those Real?

I received a call from my sister in law yesterday and she asked how someone could tell if pearls were real or fake. I have two different sets of fresh cultured water pearls. My mom and her mom (my grandmother) are heavy into pearls. I was able to give my sister in law the information she needed to determine whether she had real or fake pearls and I will share that same info with you. There are several ways you can find out if you've been dooped.

Tooth Test
Rub the pearls lightly along the biting edge of your upper front teeth. If they feel gritty or sandy, they are real pearls. If they feel smooth, they are probably imitations.

Friction Test
Take two pearls then lightly rub one against the other. If they feel gritty or sandy, they are real pearls. If they feel smooth, they are not real.

Surface Magnification
Magnify the surfaces of the pearls with a magnifier. If they look grainy, the beads are imitation pearls. If they look scaly, maze-like, they are real pearls

Flaw Test
Examine the pearls for flaws. If they appear flawless and unnatural perfection, they might be imitation.

Matching Test
Observe the whole pearl jewelry piece, their shape, luster, size, and color. Imitations can perfectly match while real pearls tend to be variations.

Overtone Test
Imitation is lack of overtone. Real pearls have various overtones.

Drilled-Hole Test
The pearl nacre coating is thicker than the coating of imitations. Therefore, you may find a clear dividing line between the nacre and nucleus from the real pearl's drilled-hole.

Amazing Accessories

Oh how I love accessories. The warmer the weather the better the accessory. Here are a few items that are sure to get your friends talking. Some days its not about your fit but the way you acccessorize. A simple get-up with a dazzling jewel is sometimes better than a loud, outrageous ensemble. Take your pick.

Kids Choice Awards-Katy Perry

Katy looked stunning at The Kids Choice Awards. Sparkling in a dress by The Blondes topped off with Christian Louboutin shoes and a mathing manicure she looks Uber Fab! She was one of my faves on the red carpet and this fit tells you exactly why!

Photos from High Snobette

Looks We Love-Jessica Alba

In our first edition of "Looks We Love" Jessica Alba is gracing the blog in Proenza Schouler multi-colored dress and sandals. She looks stunning but what do you think...Is this a look you love?

Marvelous Misses Birthday-Sarah Jessica Parker

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to one of my favorite fashionistas Ms. Sex in The City aka Sarah Jessica Parker. In honor of another year of life I decided to post some of my favorite looks from the Fashion Icon. From street style to red carpet SJP is a force to be wreckoned with. I die...

Influential African American Woman In Fashion

Dorothy Dandridge is the Oscar-nominated actress whose most known for her role as Carmen Jones. As teens she and her sister Vivian were part of an act known as the Dandridge Sisters; they reached New York's famous Cotton Club, and from there Dorothy worked her way into small movie parts in Hollywood. She married dancer Harold Nicholas in 1942, but it wasn't until they divorced in 1949 that Dandridge's career would begin to soar.Dandridge became the first African-American woman ever nominated for an Academy Award as best actress for the 1954 film Carmen Jones. Dandrige's style and fashion had the ability to capture many people. Her photos are absolutely breath-taking which makes her an Influential African American Woman In Fashion.

Influential African American Woman In Fashion

In honor of Black History Month I will periodically post influential african american women in Fashion. Today I will introduce you to Sudanese supermodel Alek Wek. Alek made her fashion debut at the age of 18. She is originally from the Dinka group in the Sudan, but in 1991 she and some family members fled to Britain to escape the civil war. Wek was first noticed by a Models 1 scout at an outdoor market in London in 1995 in Crystal Palace, south London. Alek has been seen in runway shows for fashion designers John Galliano, Donna Karan, Calvin Klein and Ermanno Scervino. Many do not know this but Wek also designs a range of designer handbags called "Wek 1933". She is truly an influential African American Woman in Fashion.

Information and picture from Wikipedia

Muff Mouthing Off...

Hola...I have been feeling under the weather since Sunday. I went to the Doctor and was diagnosed with Lymphadenitis which is an infection in your lymph nodes. Mine that are infected is in my neck which is extremely painful. I was given antibiotics which weren't working so I went back today. They conducted a CT scan as well as took bloodwork and I will live...yayyyyyy! The infection is bad, hence the meds not feeling like they were working. I apologize for my lack of Grammy coverage. I watched but due to me feeling so bad I did not blog! I'm still feeling really sick but I will not let this effect my eagerness to bring you some of the most influential African American woman in fashion honoring Black History Month! Twice a week starting tomorrow I will began these posts! Thanks for all your love and support. Keep me in your prayers. xoxoxoxo