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

AWARDS SEASON IS A WRAP: The Oscars

And just like that awards season has wrapped. The laughter has stopped and parties shut down, it's back to what the stars consider "normal" life. Not, though,  without the lingering talk of host Ellen DeGeneres' jokes, pizza ordering, and the ultimate selfie that broke twitter for about 20 minutes.

The Oscars had an amazing and groundbreaking night. Not only with the montage and flubbed teleprompter mishaps and name mispronunciation, but the red carpet was red hot!

Nudes, neutrals, pastels, and metallics was the top color choice on the Oscars red carpet. 

The fellas were also rocking the neutral as well. E! Network's Ryan Seacrest and Oscar winner, Jared Leto looked very dapper in their cream and white tuxedos.

Of course, no awards show is complete without fashion mishaps, but overall the glam squads did a bang up job on their respective clients.

Also, a designer that debuted her line at Charlotte Fashion Week, Nicci Hou, made her mark on the Oscars fashion party scene by way of Disney star Zendaya Coleman. What a fabulous choice of wardrobe indeed. The outfit was truly astonishing. 

No awards show this season is complete without mentioning Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o. She was absolutely stunning in her Nairobi Blue Cinderella ball gown, perfect makeup, and blinding smile. She has taken the red carpet by storm and has blown our minds with each and every fashion choice that she's made. 

Designers definitely stepped up their game and pulled out all of the stops to simply bomb the red carpet with their awesome fashion and style. Dior, Alexander McQueen, and Prada were just a few of the designers that most assuredly got it right last night. 

Kerry Washington and Olivia Wilde were also glowing on the red carpet sporting their baby bumps. And they did so in 6 inch heels. Way to go mommies-to-be, you rocked.

Other notable red carpet stunners were, Charlize Theron, Jennifer Lawrence, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Jennifer Garner, Penelope Cruz, and the list goes on and on. Their glam squads should take a bow because they really did their thing with each and every one of these ladies.

Though the 'awards season' has wrapped, the fashion and style moves on. The creativity and desire to be bigger and better and debut the next big thing will keep the designers and celebs alike on their pampered tippy toes.

Dee PoeticMamii