Becky got moves!

I came across this video of a Caucasian woman doing African dance.  She is AMAZING!  I can not move like that.  Shameful.  She is a TRUE dancer...

Marshbarisms: Solange Knowles is the best Knowles!

I mean... Beyonce is cool and all BUT everyone knows the real fashion icon and style holder begins and ends with Solange Knowles. #Marshbarisms

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In the kitchen with French Qtrs

My good friend Renee has finally decided to capitalize off of her many talents!  Chef Renee Blackman is one of the best cooks I know!  If you EVER need an event catered, please look her up :)

www.chefreneeblackman.com 

www.chefreneeblackman.com

Fish Tacos with a Cilanto and Cranberry Cole Slaw

Tres Leche Puff

Smoked BBQ Chicken

Salmon with a Cucumber, Apple Refresher

Fried Shrimp with Sebastian Sauce

Curry Chicken and White Rice

Salmon and Cheese Latke with Arugla

Brandy and Maple Poached Pear with French Toast

Salmon

Fotoz by Elaine Hargrove

I love Elaine Hargrove's expression through photos.  She manages to capture life from every angle.  Check out her website.

Elaine Hardgrove

Beads of Hope

Have you felt up your boobs lately?  I do.  Once a week.  Sometimes when I'm sitting at my desk at work.  Before I go to sleep.  In the movie theatre. No, I'm not a perve, I'm checking myself for breast cancer!

Did you know: 

• More than 40,000 women in the U.S. will die from breast cancer this year - this is equal to the population of Littleton, Colorado

• 450 men will die from breast cancer in the U.S. this year. 

• Today, a person who has been diagnosed with breast cancer in the earliest stages has a 98% chance of living at least five more years, on average, compared to only 77% in 1982.

• The overall breast cancer death rate has decreased by about 2% each year since 1990, mostly due to early detection through mammography screening.

• The causes of breast cancer are still unknown: only 5-10% of breast cancer can be linked to a strong family history. Most women with breast cancer have no known risk factors.

• Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in Latinas.

• African American women have a 35% higher breast cancer death rate than Caucasian women, even though they are less likely to get breast cancer.

•  In the time it took you to read this, one woman was diagnosed with breast cancer (on average, every 3 minutes). One woman dies of breast cancer, on average, every 13 minutes.  Source  

Someone very close to me went through a personal struggle when she found out her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer.  With this being her second battle with cancer, she was overwhelmed with fear.  Although the cancer was successfully, my friend still felt the need to do something.  She has come up with a very ambitious idea.  She has come out with a seasonal accessory line.  Her goal is to raise $1,000 by October to sponsor a biopsy.  All proceeds will go to the American Breast Cancer Foundation.  Her site is fairly new, so all of her pieces are not up yet.  I managed to snag some from her just to give you an example of her work.

 

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Creativity Chip Mixer

What is the Creativity Chip Mixer?  This is an event to highlight young entrepreneurs and help support their business ventures.  The mixer provides a space for each vendor to network and sell their services or items.

Here is a list of the vendors that will be participating in the mixer on Saturday, June 9th 2012


Beans- Tattoo Artist
Think Vintage Online- Vintage clothing and accessory retailer

Beans- Tattoo Artist

Abyss- Musician

Think Vintage Online- Vintage Clothing & Accessory Retailer

VBella- Passion Party Consultant

Shenna Nannette- Author of "28"

Cindy Effin Lee- Sex Consultant and Baked Goods Caterer

Edible Miracles- Baked Goods and Candy Caterer

A Pocket Square Life- Pocket Square Line

Hidden Kingdoms- Beaded Accessory and Apparel line

Diva's Collectables- Accessory Retailer

Faces By Cam- Makeup Artist

Prestigious Gemz- Beaded Accessory Designer

Miss Irie's Collection-  Accessory Retailer

The Accessory Fix- Accessory Retailer

Jaded Royalty Inc- Beaded and hand designed Accessory Line

Crown & Glory- Clothing and Accessory Line

Sherryanne- Baked Goods and Candy Caterer

Yoseli Castillo- Author of "De Eso Si Se Habla"