January 25th, 2012
After reading an article on cbsnews.com about how both overweight men and women earn less money than their skinnier counterparts, I was surprised; yet I wasn’t. It made me wonder what really gets into the minds of hiring managers when looking for qualified candidates. As an image specialist, I know one thing for sure; people[read more]
Posted by Yvette at 06:23 PM in Uncategorized
August 30th, 2011
We all want to look beautiful on the outside. This is a fact. We’ll do almost anything to look the way we want. As consumers women spend millions of dollars every year on beauty products, clothng, even surgery all in the name of beauty. What if we focused time on our inner beauty? I know[read more]
Posted by Yvette at 02:32 PM in Uncategorized
August 24th, 2011
I love getting together with girlfriends and making a good cause especially in the name of beauty and health. At this event makeup and beauty stylists Tracey Brown, Anita Daniels and myself got together to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer. At Mimosa Champagne Bar in Oakland, we invited the public to come by[read more]
Posted by Yvette at 07:59 PM in Uncategorized
August 16th, 2011
It’s the best time to pick up bargains. Stock up on summer basics! One of my favorite things to do is pick up quality clothes at a bargin. Now is the time of rock bottom prices on summer gear. Prices have been slashed to make room for fall merchandise. So it’s a pefect time to[read more]
Posted by Yvette at 05:48 PM in Accessories, Fashion, Uncategorized
August 9th, 2011
#6: The bedroom. Let’s just say that you can let it all hang out. No more fretting about that new ‘do’ you just got or the infamous ‘Don’t touch my hair.’ You can be free. #7: The Men. After engaging in a conversation with a few sisters, one long-time weave-wearer raised concern that since going natural, she does[read more]
Posted by Yvette at 05:08 AM in Natural Hair, Uncategorized
August 3rd, 2011
Want to know how to turn a nice look into a fabulous look. It’s easier than you think. It’s even money saving if you’re trying to cut down on spending like most of us. It’s one of the simplest ways to add a little signature you to an otherwise manufactured ensemble. It’s called accessorize! Now[read more]
Posted by Yvette at 06:12 AM in Accessories, Fashion
July 12th, 2011
Hat’s are here in a big way this summer. Whether it’s a bohemian inspired floppy version, a chic wide brim straight from the runway, or just a plain o’le everyday hat, you really can’t help but feel a little crazy, sexy, cool. I’ve always been a hat person, that’s why I’m hat happy no matter[read more]
Posted by Yvette at 07:02 PM in Uncategorized
May 31st, 2011
Recently I wrote about my decision to go NATURAL. I got a lot of positive feedback and it keeps coming!It’s a discussion many women are having with themselves for several reasons. It seems they’re enjoying the latest chic and stylish new looks for natural hair. Remember those days where the natural hair look was so one[read more]
Posted by Yvette at 08:29 PM in Uncategorized
May 25th, 2011
If you are Asian, Indian, Latin, African American, African, or Multiracial , I’M SPEAKING TO YOU! How many times have you gone out to buy makeup and felt like, “why don’t they ever have colors or products which suit me?” How many times do you see models in cosmetic ads that really have nothing in[read more]
Posted by Yvette at 07:00 PM in Uncategorized
May 24th, 2011
WE ALL LOVE TO LOOK FABULOUS DON’T WE?! Keri Hilson The truth is, it starts with a healthy body and a positive state of mind. You can have the best threads that money can buy and get your hair whipped by Elgin Charles of Beverly Hills but it don’t mean a thing if your mind ain’t right[read more]
Posted by Yvette at 09:00 AM in Uncategorized