GLAM'ONDAY ALERT... BLACK GIRLS ROCK

BLACK GIRLS ROCK

BLACK GIRLS ROCK BGR! is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2006, a 501(c)(3). BGR founded by DJ Beverly Bond who's vision was to mentor young Black girls and focused is to battle negative images of Black women in the media, videos and hip hop. Beverly saw a need for empowering & celebrating women of color and from that vision BLACK GIRLS ROCK was born.





BLACK GIRLS ROCK
Founder~Beverly Bond

















BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc. is an organization that takes an active role in being a part of the solution to the crisis facing young women of color. For the past four years, the organization has enjoyed the opportunity to enrich the lives of girls from 12 to 17 years old through mentoring, arts education, cultural exploration and public service. At BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc., young women are offered access to enrichment programs and opportunities that place special emphasis on personal development through the arts and cooperative learning. BLACK GIRLS ROCK continually seeks to build the self-esteem and self-worth of young women of color by changing their outlook on life, broadening their horizons, and helping them to empower themselves.


BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc. has now join forces with BET Networks for an unprecedented worldwide broadcast of BLACK GIRLS ROCK! , The event will be a historic and monumental show highlighting the accomplishments of exceptional women of color who have made outstanding contributions in their careers, and who stand as inspirational and positive role models in their communities.

The hottest stars gathered last month in New York City for the taping of the fifth annual Black Girls Rock Awards and the much anticipated , historic show aired this evening 11.07.10. BGR hosted by the beautiful actress Nia Long. They couldn't have selected a better host. Nia Long isn't just an actress with staying power who has been around for quite sometime. She is also balancing a successful career along with being a mom. Now that's a Black Girl Who Rocks. Some of the Honorees were :Raven-Symone- Young Gifted & Black; Terese Clarke-Shot Caller; Missy Elliott-Visionary; Marcelite J. Harris- Trailblazer; Iyanla Vanzant-Motivator; KeKe Palmer- Who Got Next; Ruby Dee-Living Legend

BLACK GIRLS ROCK EVENING MISSION:
Believe In Yourself Fearlessly

I was focused and ready to take it all in during the time of 8:00 pm-10:00 pm PST , There was no way I wanted to be disturb. So I made sure of it by posting to all my twitter followers: Just finish a GRT8 dinner now getting ready 2 watch @BLACKGIRLSROCK on @BET I'll be N the zone so friends this is said N LOVE #DONOTDISTURB. It took everything in me not to twit all the motivational messages during that two hour time frame from both Host, Presenters and Honorees not to mentioned the entertainment by a host of Fabulous Women sounding off Anthem Songs just for "US" Women., while supported by an all girl band. A message behind the words, it was most definitely powerful.


"HISTORY"
As I sit back & watched intensely BGR honoree & celebrate many great women. You couldn't help but be inspired by the words of various artist. If you watched the show and truly listen to each & ever word you were inspired & ready to make a change in your future or give of your time to make a difference to someone less fortunate. You succeed by remembering those who paved the way to make each day a little easier for us. It's key to have supportive people to hold you up, sho should you fall they will give you the encouragement to let no one steal your light for Greatness. What may seem impossible is just a bitter vitamin, you know you must take it to stay on the path to greatness. So every time you feel discouraged say to yourself "I CAN ROCK THIS".

"GET FOCUSED"
If you're trying to accomplish a passion, a dream, a destiny. Re-evaluate your inner circle & clean house of any toxins that are contaminating what just might be holding you back. Value your "WORTH" believe in yourself & "FOCUSED" for those who don't have your back let them stay in your "BLINDSPOT". For your direction is navigated by a higher power.


"MANY THANKS"
It doesn't take alot to get me inspired, because I'm already a believer in all things great. As I watch the show & took in so much wisdom of all facets of life from extraordinary, phenomenal women. One thing I realized is ; Dreams are more than a Vision. It's a detailed thought provided by God transforming the direction to you to take lead & move forward in life. No one knows your desires & dreams more than him. Listen, take his direction & soar my Beautiful Black Sister. I want to humbly thank all the women who have paved the way & made it alot easier for me to be the confidant, empowered women I am today. I believe in Me, I believe there are greater things in store for my future & I"m embracing the vanilla black girl in me to continue rocking it 110%.

I ROCK for many reasons, but the one I live by is : Living everyday like a FABULOUS Party~not just through living, but loving "LIFE", loving "ME" and most importantly loving "GOD".




The BOSS Network

Celebrity DJ Beverly Bond is making a difference not only with BLACK GIRLS ROCK, also in her profession. On November 10, 2010 Beverly will be just 1 out of 10 Successful Sisters who will be honored by The BOSS Network. BOSS "Influencers" Tour event hosted by (107.5 WBLS NYC) Nationally Syndicated TV Host, Radio Personality EGYPT SHERROD and Keynote Speaker Activist Ilyasah Shabazz. If you're in N.Y. come check out some of the finest women influencers in business. Register for event. Need to know more view Why I'm a Believer of The BOSS Network.  All my lalaland followers don't fret the BOSS ladies are joining us here on March 30, 2011 Stay Tuned for more details...


If you watched the BLACK GIRLS ROCK show, please share by commenting with us what or who inspired you most. We would love to do a follow-up to this post. So feel free to get up close & personal with us & share your story.

 

GLAM'ONDAY ALERT... POOKA PURE & SIMPLE

Dawn Fitch, President , Founder and Creator–Pooka Pure & Simple. A handmade bath and body company based in New Jersey and products are sold in Whole Foods and Online. Pooka philosophy is something good enough for your skin to eat, they offer natural handmade products that are beautifully package , reasonable price and available in a variety of products which will be sheer essence for your skin and hair. The company has grown from Dawns’ apartment to a warehouse in East Orange, where they make their famous Shea Body Butters, Whipped Creams, Hair Butters, Sugar Body Polishes and more! Pooka is sold in 35 Whole Food supermarkets and online and has been featured on The Today Show, CBS News, Essence Magazine, Black Enterprise Magazine, Michael Baisden Radio and various media outlets.

Dawn Fitch was recently featured as a Top 50 Fabulous Women Entrepreneurs on Black Women Business Online. She has turned her Passion into a tremendous business and we feel this is a much deserving GLAM'ONDAY ALERT.

Some favorites to try are; Body Oils, Body Butter , Body Polish. Just about everything you need to glam pamper your skin. I'm a avid beauty fashionista that takes 100% TLC of my skin. Pooka Body Polishes: are a blend of natural sugars, seeds and fruit powders. In the shower cleanse, then scoop a handful of polish and massage entire body. Watch your new glowing skin emerge! Wonderful to use before self-tanning! My Favorite~Pomegranate Kiwi: Absolutely yummy! Organic cane sugar with blueberry powder, coconut oil and kiwi seeds for extra exfoliation will rejuvenate lack lustre skin. Removes those layers of dead skin to reveal a new glowing you! If you love this you'll enjoy their pomegranate butter.

Pooka Body Polish ~12oz. $20.00

Pooka Bath Pastries: These glycerin rich, all vegetable soaps are gentle, silky and lather beautifully. Made from Coconut, Olive and Vegetable Oils with Essential and/or Fragrance. So sweet and irresistible they're like pastry for your body! Comes in a variety of flavors just good enough to eat, but don't you dare. Shown in Picture: Honey Almond ,Pomegranate, Vanilla Sand.

Pooka Bath Pastries~10.5oz. $12.00

Pooka Body Butter ~4oz. $14.00

Pooka Body Butter: Shea butter with avocado, beeswax and lecithin for added softness. Shea butter has been known for its skin healing capabilities. This mix of shea and avocado oil will smooth, moisturize and nourish your skin.

To learn more about this need to know business and their products, please visit Pooka , a company you'll be hearing lots more about. Let us know if you purchase any of the Pooka  Pure & Simple products. We'll love to hear your comments.


drezrehersal Tip... For beautiful natural glow skin exfoliate your face & body at least once a week to get rid of dead skin cells. For my 5 Steps to a Natural I'm In Love Glow click here.

LAUNCHING~GLAM'ONDAY ALERT...

We're adding a new link to our Blog for all you Fashion Forward Fahionista who liked to stay on top of what's new ~ what's hot and what's happening in all things fashion, events & lifestyle. Every Monday we'll post a GLAM'ONDAY ALERT you'll need to know about and most definitely will want to share with all your go-to-girls. So let's get it started...

There's still sometime to enjoy the last few months of summer. Every Fashionista should stay glam ready at all times with a perfect manicure & pedicure. It's such a big decision when you set out to get a Mani-Pedi viewing rows, rows of colors and you just can't decide what too choose. We'll, I have a great drezrehersal Tip for you. Make yourself a glam bag and include the following ; your favorite nail color of choice for that day or week, pedicure-manicure file, emery board, pedicure toe separators and foot pumice. Your own personal bag that you can provide to your spa attendant. All the items fit perfectly in a small zip lock bag , this way you know exactly who has use the items~YOU.

He Put A Ring On It...Now before you complete your bag , brides-to-be try essie High Quality Nail Polish, Love & Marriage Bridal Collection. Classically chic with a touch of modern sheen, the palette of shades were created to compliment the beauty of wedding day nuptials. It comes in a cute little 4 pack collection that includes a host of I Do colors.

Petal Pink -a sweet and subtle creamy pink; Walk Down the Aisle -a fresh and creamy white; Show Me The Ring -an iridescent pearl; Main Squeeze -a shimmering lilac cream

Host a Bridal Sparty and purchase the 4 Pack for your Bridal Party. Cost effective and OH so glamorous. Once he puts a ring on it your manicure should always be glam ready to show
off your Bling Bling.

Summer Fashionista... The Clock is Ticking and yes summer is almost done. We're going to miss the beautiful weather, romantic summer nights walking on the beach and sipping our Mojitos while laying out at the pool. Don't fret there's still time to be sexy and playful, just make sure your pedicure is beach ready. Ladies I repeat DO NOT wear open toe sandals if your pedicure is #FAIL, so let's go out with a bang on these last few months and try essie High Quality Nail Polish Summer Collection.

Summer 4pc Mini Collection Includes:

Haute as Hello -racy, scorching coral ; Knockout Pout -hot supercharged pink

Demure Vixen -iridescent cocoa ; Pretty Edgy -vivid palmetto green

My Summer color of choice today is Knockout Pout, next week I may feel like Demure Vixen. I'll keep you posted and we want to know what's your summer color of choice, so please share in the comment section.

drezrehersal Tip... Brides-to-Be always carry in your purse cuticle oil or cream to keep your cuticles and nails re-hydrated and revitalized while providing maximum nourishment to your hands. You'll always be GLAM ready to show.