Happy New Year to all of you, I hope and pray that 2011 will bring you many blessing.I am so Thankful that God has blessed me to see yet other year, I dare not take it for granted. I have embarked on so many hobbies and journeys in 2010 as you can see to your left one of them happen to be photography. Any one who knows me knows that I love to take pictures... well I have decided to take it a little further I have joined a photography group starting in 2011 because I am learning to take my dreams beyond my own mind because if you have a dream be it....do it....become it... or its just dream.... 
Black woman Natural Hair styles " I have learned alot from YouTube"
Chrisette Michele - I'm A Star she is such talent; staying true to herself... I love this song it gives me such motivation to believe that I too am a star.
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| My fav goodie |
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| My goodie bag |
Shecky's girls night out was a very big hit in Atlanta area see the goodie bag to the left they were giving out from all the Shecky's sponsors. They had free drinks, make overs, and more. There were vendors selling clothes,makeup, hair products and much more. Those of us who like to really get away Shecky's noted that "NO BOYS ARE ALLOWED"...lol... My favorite goodie was the ambi product I love it and use it daily. Good news if you missed the Shecky's Girls night out in November 2010 they will be back April 13-14 2011 so buy your ticket now to reserve your spot for the time of your life.http://www.sheckys.com/ check out their link to purchase tickets and to see great photos of past events.
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Seize The Day! Seize The day was a great event as well it was November 9th 2010. They had speakers like Tom hopkins,Phil Town, John Maxwell(who I missed and really wanted to see) Sarah Palin(We went to lunch when she came on I cant take her serious..) Billy O'Reilly (Enjoyed him surprised me to!!) Laura Bush(Learned about her and not her husband young man Bush as my dad Scott Lane Jr puts it...lol) Terry Bradshaw, Ben Stein (The glasses commerical) and last but not least Les Brown my favorite. He is a motivational speaker see below Les Browns main points.  1)Disciple your self 2)Set personal and Career goals 3)Learn to communicate 4)Begin to give a social contribution And some of the words of wisdom that he gave was just as insightful"If you do what is easy your life will be hard, If you do what is hard your life will be easy." "Never Let what you want get in the way of what people need to hear." "Who are you, What do you have, why should I care" MY FAV WORDS FROM LES BROWN IS"Someone Else's opinion of you does not have to become your reality"  One of my most rewarding services for 2010 was when myself and my hubby volunteered for Hosea feed the Hungry &; Homeless. We were so grateful to give up Thanksgiving dinner to serve others Thanksgiving dinner; this is what we are suppose to do right?, This helped us to learn that it is more blessed to give then to receive this was truly a great experience that we have decided we will do it at least once a year. Hosea Feed the Hungry program not only gave food but they gave hair cuts, hair styles, clothes and much more. This is a great program; if you don't have time you can donate money as well please see website for more information. http://www.hoseafeedthehungry.com/ |
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| Mariah Carey boots, Boots from Essence.com (Love them both) I love boots and sweater this 2010-2011 winter season. |
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| Tiffany |
I would like to introduce you to my first interview of the year which is Tiffany Celeste of Celeste Creations. Her website is http://www.etsy.com/shop/TiffanyCeleste please check her out she has great designs.
1. How did you get started with your business?
Celeste Creations is a labor of love. After graduating with my BS in CIS, I was having a hard time finding employment in my field. As a result I studied with one of my cousins who had her own graphics design business and began doing freelance work as Celeste Creations. I later took a job as a Project Manager where I met my best friend who introduced me to the African Festivals here in Atlanta. I was inspired and begin making jewelry. I dusted Celeste Creations off and decided to make her official. We are now currently registered with Georgia’s Secretary of State as Celeste Creations, LLC.
2. How long have you been in business? About 7 months
3. Where did you get the idea from? Everywhere. I am greatly inspired by my surrounding whether it is nature, artwork, or average person walking down the street.
4. What do you love about having your own business? Freedom: My business is mobile, therefore I can go on vacation when I choose or change the direction of my business to suit current conditions. Also, the Love of self expression. We all have something special about us and want others to have the ability to express it.
5. What do you dislike about have your own? Honestly, financing it. If I could I would give my stuff away for free (which I did a lot of in the beginning). I am a giver by nature.
6. How long have you been natural? Wow, sometime I cannot even believe I am natural. It will be 4 years in March of 2011.
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| Celeste Creations |
Improve the appearance of my brand i.e. television, movies, print.
Develop a spokes model campaign to promote LUV is Justice.
Do more custom pieces.
Expand my target market to a younger audience (12-21).Attend fashion shows overseas i.e. South Africa, Dubai, France.
Connect more with others in the industry and create a strong network.
Build a strong customer following.
My products be distributed in local and international boutiques/stores
8. Which fashion designer are inspirational to you? Annie Cubanni, Heidi Daus, Betsy Johnson, Kevin Hall, B. Michael, Tracy Reese
9. Your ear ring and t-shirts are very creative, where does it come from? Nature and social issues inspire me.
10. What motives you to stay in business? It is my creative outlet.
11. What are your hobbies? Painting, sketching, TV/Movie analysis (I took one film class in college and I now I cannot be quiet, lol), design sideshows, and sewing
12. What was your career choice before owning your own? Career Choice would have been something in the IT field either Programmer or Network Admin. I ended up working as a Hardware Project Manager
13. What are some of your up and coming events for 2011?
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| Celeste Creations |
Jan 29th Fashion Preview.
Early March a Fashion show: Spring 2011 Collection
14. Any thing else you would like to add? Celeste Creations’ mission
Pay it forward and Enjoy Life ~Tiffany Celeste
Uniqueconnections would like to say Thank you to Celeste Creations for taking the time to interview with us, she is also having a GIVE AWAY TO THE FIRST READER TO JOIN uniqueconnections.blogspot.com site as well as send an email to connectionsunique@yahoo.com this give away is open to new and current readers alike.
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| Fashion Fro Week you do not want to miss it |
*disclosure -Some of the pictures I have posted are not my own I have borrowed them from other websites. I love natural hair but I am not a natural hair expert please consult with an expert before experiencing. B.J.
