Our Special Time Together Is The Most Expensive Gift I Can Give My Daughter, London The Christmas holiday break from school started on Friday, just a couple days before Christmas Day, which fell on a MONDAY! (it def. felt a little odd). Saturday morning London told me, while we were hanging out in the kitchen, that she wasn't really feeling the holiday spirit like she usually does. As momma, that made my heart sink a bit. I immediately felt myself go into "FIX IT" mode. LOL... Moms you kn[...]
Designing & Decorating The Jamaican Christmas Tree One of the most exciting days and projects of my career!! This was such an honor!🎈 I was asked and contracted to design and decorate the Christmas tree representing 🇯🇲 Jamaica, on behalf of the Diplomat of Jamaica, for Jamaica (😊) by the Jamaican Tourist Board and Director of International Affairs. The Jamaican Christmas Tree is displayed in Atlanta's Hartsfield Jackson Airport in the International Ter[...]
HELP ME LORD! WE'RE HERE NOW! London: Mommy, may I start shaving my legs? Me: 😨 Why baby? Your legs look beautiful. London: But it has a lot of hair now. Me: 😨 I barely see a thing baby. London: Mommy, stop! I know you see it. Me: 😨 How old are you again, baaaby? London: Mommy, I'm 13 now! Is it OK for me to shave my legs at this age? Me: 😨  In my head... (should I lie and say NO??, what is happening?, she was just in diapers, this is the beginning of the end, don't you da[...]
A Reality To RESALE SHOPPING! Keeping it real on being RESALE CHIC: The joy I felt as I darted towards these GORGEOUS RED SHOES! Â I spotted them in the back of the resale store, in the shoe section and it was immediately ELECTRIFYING!! With every step towards them, I hoped that it would be my size. As I got a few steps away, I LITERALLY started praying for them to be my size! How crazy! :-) These brand new, red, unique, vibrant, platform sandals from Alice and Olivia sat pretty on the shel[...]
The CHICified girl Initiative Is A Sisterhood & A Movement! The CHICified girl Initiative was birthed from my heart. The motivation and empowerment of girls, young and old is imperative. Who are you CHICified girl?  I am confident and driven by my dreams. I succeed because I am strong, determined, and full of heart. I migrated to the states from Jamaica when I was nine years old. (Not that long ago! lol...) :-) I had no idea that the CHICified girl Initiative was a part[...]
Fashion Week - The CHICified Wrap UP! Fashion Week 2016 around the globe was a supercharged and excitingly stressful time. Designers known and unknown eagerly anticipate the reveal of their collections. It's somewhat comparable to the end of year show and tell that we've all experienced at some point or another in our lives. lol... :-) Designers work tirelessly for this moment that comes around twice a year. The challenge and task of translating designs from their thoughts and dreams to sk[...]
HOW TO MAKE AN ACHIEVABLE & CHICified KIND OF NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION! Well it's that time of year again!! It's the time when many ponder, evaluate and make "that list" of all the things to be done differently for the year ahead. Here are some quick tips on how to make an achievable and CHICified kind of New Year's Resolution. The good ole... NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION! ') ~ KEEP YOUR LIST REALISTIC, SHORT & SWEET ~ MAKE YOUR GOALS SHORT TERM GOALS! Ex. 3mth INCREMENTS. ~ REWARD YOURS[...]
2 DAY COUNTDOWN!! It's that special time of year again, to entertain and dine with family and friends! While you finish up your shopping and finalize your menu, here are a few CHICified decor ideas that may come in handy while you fine tune your dinner party decor. ;-) Shayzon $$ Tip: Decorating doesn't always have to include the traditional or expected elements. Repurpose and utilize things from around your home, yard or your refrigerator! Reminders: (1) Leave yourself enough time[...]
THE CHICified 5! LOVES FROM THE WEEKEND! What is inspiration? A: The action or power of moving the intellect or emotions. Something that gives someone an idea about what to do or create. A force or influence that inspires someone. Be Inspired! With the spirit of the holidays permeating through the air, you can't help but want to dress things up a bit (both yourself and your surroundings).  Accommodating the exhilarating feeling of celebration, romance and precious moments with lo[...]