CIAA WRAP UP: Hearts for Handbags Sip & Shop

While the city was all abuzz during the CIAA Tourment week/weekend in Charlotte, NC; I attended a noteworthy cause that is very near and dear to my heart. 

 S. "Keema" Bouyer, CEO of Queens English PR, had a fabulous event in the name of women and heart health. The 'Hearts for Handbags' Sip & Shop, was an event very nicely put together. There we're male and female vendors alike helping to support the cause.

While there were very nice purses and handbags, don't let the name fool you. There were tables of amazing jewelry, many handmade pieces, clothing, books with a wealth of information, hair demonstrations, and I certainly can't forget the music; provided by none other than the dopest female DJ that I know, Power 98's DJ Yasmin Young. She absolutely did her thing on the 1s and 2s.

There were drinks of all types, whatever your fancy, it was there. The atmosphere was fun and friendly as I walked around and spoke with each vendor. Even getting a few silly snapshots of myself, my daughter, and DJ Yasmin Young. 

As Ms. Keema took the mic she thanked everyone for coming and shared with us, why this cause is so important to her. Herself, her mom, as well as other family members suffer from either high blood pressure or heart disease which is indeed a pandemic in the female African American community. So it truly warms my heart to see someone taking a stand and time, to educate, bring awareness to, and support such an important cause.

Not only was this event in support of the American Heart Association but the collection of handbags helped to support the 'Dress for Success' project as well as 'The Salvation Army'. I was indeed honored to be apart of such a momentous event.

The desserts provided were delectable, tasty, and just plain yummy. There were a plethora of other homemade treats such as candy and candy apples. Though I couldn't try them all, they looked really inviting.

In concluding my time at the 'Hearts for Handbags' Sip & Shop, I was very grateful to have been invited to an event that hits so close to home. I truly do look forward to many more of Queens English PR's events and would like to extend a warm Thank You for all that you're doing to bring attention and awareness to this cause.

I would also like to say, please always support local and small businesses.

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Dee Shaw,

Fashion & Beauty Blogger

NYFW 2014 WRAP-UP: Go Red for Women

New York Fashion Week has wrapped and the designers, models, celebrities, stylist, and glam squads have all returned to their day to day grind. 

However, the mark that was left on the fashion world the very first evening of NYFW was enormous. The celebrities from the reality world to the sports world lent their hearts, hands, bodies, and checkbooks to the Red Dress show sponsored by the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign. 

February is National Heart Disease Awareness month and this Red Dress show definitely delivered on bringing attention to such a great cause.

From 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star NeNe Leakes donning her spicy red Dolce & Gabana dress to the 'Food Network's' Giada DiLaurentis' Carolina Herrera gown, the runway was set ablaze with celebrities showing their support for this very important cause.

The highlight of the night, however, came when gold medalist skier Lindsay Vonn ripped the runway in her sexy Cynthia Rowley dress with her crutches as an accessory. Vonn is still recovering from knee surgery but she proved that she is definitely not letting that keep her down.

The audience, full of heart disease survivors that were also decked out in red evening gowns, made for a night to remember. The support for this cause was a huge way to bring awareness to such a devastating disease effecting women and families across America.

Kudos to the the stars and fashion designers that showed up and showed out for such an important event.

Dee PoeticMamii

Fashion & Beauty Blogger