Happy Friday Beauties!!

     You know that feeling you get when you meet someone new?  Its like opening up a new book with eager eyes ready to explore its pages, anticipating what God wants to do with the relationship.  That's how it was for me when I met my new friends Rujing and Ian of this amazing company called Silkstaq.  We met at a Nolcha Fashion show for New York Fashion Week; Rujing introduced herself to me with such a lamb like demeanor that I immediately identified with.  She began to explain who she was and what she did.  She told me about her company and how she was looking for bloggers to feature and wanted me to be a part of it.  I agreed with  such peace in my heart, and because of that peace I knew God put this together.
    We talked about the company,  Silkstaq.com, which is an online source for Women and Men to source out tips from experts in their field, which include bloggers, vloggers, and writers in fashion, beauty and food.  Of course we can think of a few sites that do that now with instagram, twitter, snapchat and all of these outlets being used for such creative purposes, but this company is different.  I love how everything is in one place, you just click through the search widows which breaks down Height, Weight, and Total Body Measurments and it matches you up with an expert who you can pull inspiration from, on instagram, youtube, blogger, wordpress, and  find answers to questions about style or just get inspired. It is literally a One-stop-Shop!  I feel so connected to this company because they invested in me and so many other bloggers across the nation to help us share our stories with the world.  It goes beyond fancy clothing, hair and makeup this is a industry changing company that is ready to build and unify people through the love of fashion!
      Silkstaq and I did a blogger collaboration and the photos came out AMAZINGGGG thanks to Ian :-) who's so skilled behind a camera that I don't think anyone could look bad behind his lens!!  My look consists of pieces (jacket, top, hat, and bag) from my fall/winter collection "Ankara"...Enjoy










   

With anticipation on my heels and one focus in mind, I've preconditioned myself to fly. I don't need any fancy luggage or even a boarding pass G class luxury in the sky.  I knew from the moment I stepped my feet onto this earth I would eventually give birth to nations, with one denomination and a single determination to succeed no matter what I SEE!

Something we have to remember is that we are all created for a purpose, just because you currently can't see IT does not mean it's not there.  There will come a time in life when God aligns your faith with his purpose, dreams, and desires for you.  So DO NOT GIVE UP, because the last time I checked quitters DON'T WIN!

This look is my definition of casual chic, with it still being cold outside and me running out of winter gear, I just pulled some pieces from my Fall/Winter16 collection titled "Ankara" the Sweatshirt and convertible floor length hoodie and tights are made by me (check out more on www.cadeolabychinaza.com) My pants are from a vintage store in Texas, Hat is Hieronymus and my Converse are from L Train vintage in Brooklyn!

The Face:  Makeup- Face powder: Sephora 8hour Mattifying Powder in Deep 60, Concealer: Kevin Aucoin SX13,   Highlight Powder: Laura Mercier; Candlelight , NYC: black liquid eyeliner, Mascara: Psychians Formula Lash Extensions , Blush: Ruby Kisses: All over Glow Bronzing Powder

We are in a NEW YEAR, NEW SEASON, with NEW DREAMS I'm really happy to be a part of this thing called life.  2015 helped me to be a more transparent person with the people that I LOVE and that LOVE me.  2015 also taught me the true value of TIME and exactly how precious it is.  I realized that time is given to all of us and the people that the world looks up to as leaders in their industries were NOT born with two heads, (lol) they just utilize their time differently/ more effectively than most of the human race.  So there is one thing that I learned in 2015 that has paved the way for my 2016, and that is valuing the time that The Lord has given me!  We all have big dreams and goals that we want to achieve in life and a new year means another year to give it a TRY.  This is the year of the UNSTOPPABLES, the YES and AMEN, but only if  you DARE TO DREAM!!!!


The Look: Coat-  Chinaza     Blouse- Stanley Blacker     Pants:  Alice and Olivia

The Face:  Makeup- Face powder: Sephora 8hour Mattifying Powder in Deep 60, Concealer: Kevin Aucoin SX13,   Highlight Powder: Laura Mercier; Candlelight , NYC: black liquid eyeliner, Mascara: Psychians Formula Lash Extensions , Blush: Ruby Kisses: All over Glow Bronzing Powder Lips: Absolute NY: Cadmium Red

Photos: Joyce Davies

It's beginning to look a lot like CHRISTmas, even though the tree behind me is bordered up doesn't mean that my anticipation has to follow, because its the smell in the air that keeps reminding me that the time is almost HERE!  LIFE and TIME I DO NOT OWN, but with all of the dreams in my heart's overflow I.... AM..... EXPECTING!  Its the nine months of conception since birth that has paved the way to right now, no matter of when or how life is DESTINED for me, prostrate or bended on one knee "your with me always", so with this ring I THEE WED the assurance of being greater than the past, and with the NEW YEAR approaching I tip my glass, to all that awaits ME!!!

The Look:  Jacket: Aliexpress,   White Sweater: Vintage,      Blouse: Ross Skirt:Vintage  Shoes: Payless

The Face:  Makeup- Face powder: Sephora 8hour Mattifying Powder in Deep 60, Concealer: Kevin Aucoin SX13,   Highlight Powder: Laura Mercier; Candlelight , NYC: black liquid eyeliner, Mascara: Psychians Formula Lash Extensions , Blush: Nyx Orange, Lips: Nyx Fouette: Coral-Sicle

Photos: Meah Deene