Finding
the Inner Me is a non-profit organization based in the Houston area aimed
at empowering women in EVERY stage of life. They do this by organizing quarterly
events featuring exciting themes! Currently, these events take place at central
locations, however, the organization is working toward owning a facility that not
only houses these events but provides services year-round. The latest event was
Finding Time for Fashion. The event featured make-up artists, fashion tips,
refreshments, vendors, and a skit to kick off the event!
Deloris Madison Production
put on a sketch that pointed out that many times women don't find time for
fashion. Even though there is a party called life going on, they sit at home in
unflattering gowns and head scarves until they begin to associate that
"look" with their character. In reality, it doesn't take much to find
time for fashion, but when you do it is one way that you show love to yourself.
Following this opening,
Board Member Michelle Kinchen emceed the event setting the tone for the dynamic
speakers.
Thecia Jenkins, founder of
Bold Profession Seminars and Consulting,
encouraged women to define their fashion rather than allowing fashion to define
them. She said that women use fashion as a mask because they fear
vulnerability. She encouraged the group to embrace vulnerability and to take
care not to define another woman's character by her fashion.
Suptuous Sulay, CEO of
The
Ultimate Dressing Room pointed out that style means choosing items that you
can rock with confidence. Those things don't have to cost a lot of money; her
fabulous ensemble came from Target!
Lisa Amosu, owner of My Trendy Place, talked about choosing what you can. She
has worked closely with cancer patients and cancer survivors who couldn't
choose certain things (hair, breasts, etc...) so she knows how painful it can
be to focus on what you don’t get to choose. Consequently, she pointed out that
there are so many other things that you can choose! Women can choose control,
accessories, makeup, and most importantly, confidence! She helped a few
women
choose 1 or all of the aforementioned “options” and led them to display their
choices!
Barbara
Benjamin, senior sales director of Mary Kay Cosmetics, discussed the importance
of skincare. She said that even if a woman chooses not to wear makeup, she
should at least use a moisturizer and/or sunscreen. Healthy skin is always in
and no matter what you put on, your skin is the first thing that people see.
Throughout the event, vendors were on sight
selling jewelry, baby clothes, makeup, and other novelties. Additionally,
during each break, raffle tickets were drawn and several women left the event
with a new pair of shoes! This event offered something for all women of all
ages one of the male vendors even got on the fun! Everyone left this event
feeling empowered and encouraged to find time 4 fashion because that’s a
synonym for finding time for you!
You know your pet better than anyone so try to capture him/her in his/her natural environment doing what comes naturally! Capture your lazy pet yawning, capture your playful pet pouncing, capture your daring pet leaping tall couches in a single bound! most importantly focus on the eyes; eyes can tell a story. Use natural light and keep the eyes sharp. A flash burst can cause red-eye and frighten the animal. The fear will paint an inaccurate picture of your pet and take away from his/her natural character. Be sure to capture your pet's details. Get up close and personal to highlight the texture of the fur or the nuances in color of the nose. Let your pet play quietly and capture those moments. If you use these tips you'll capture a little magic every time.
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