I’ve always loved fashion week for the energy that it brings to New York City. And for the inspiration I get from learning about new style trends and innovations and seeing who- or what will emerge as the new “it” person or thing. In 2007 and 2008, when the shows were still at Bryant Park,… Continue Reading
Gwen Dean quit her job in front of millions in a Super Bowl ad. During the Super Bowl, Gwen Dean quit her job as an engineer in front of millions of people during an advertisement for GoDaddy’s “What’s Your Dream?” campaign. The reaction on Twitter ranged from complete shock that she had the guts to… Continue Reading
These PR tips can help you become your own publicist. (Credit: McCollins Media) When you’re thinking about starting a business your checklist and budget may include finding employees, manufacturing, leasing an office and getting a website designed. If public relations or marketing end up on that list, they’re usually listed at the bottom, which is… Continue Reading
I’ve been intrigued by the life and legacy of Jean-Michel Basquiat from the moment I learned his name. The late, now globally revered artist, died in 1988 at the age of 27 from a drug overdose. I was still a baby. In spite of the trove of paintings and drawings he left behind and the… Continue Reading
I’ve been using Bloglovin’ to keep up with some of my favorite blogs for the last year and I absolutely love it. It’s efficient and frees up my email inbox. Instead of receiving 30+ individual emails when my fave bloggers post new content, I receive a digest email once a day. You can also opt-out… Continue Reading
Erin E. Evans (@heyerinevans) and I first met in the newsroom of The Hilltop, Howard University‘s student newspaper. Then, she was a budding journalist and editor at the paper, serious about her craft, and I was a PR girl, and deputy life & style editor, who had a passion for telling stories. Since that time,… Continue Reading
Whether you’re getting ready for a day at the office or a night on the town, you want your hair to look great. You may be used to using mousse or spritz but finishing gels and pastes can also help you get the job done too. If you want to tame your fly… Continue Reading
I have a bad habit of writing little notes down on everything; books, loose paper, napkins, etc. I literally have a pile of ripped pieces of paper and post-its on my desk filled with notes that I go through at the end of each week. My notes usually include any ideas that pop into my… Continue Reading
I gravitate toward people who are passionate about their craft and unapologetic about how hard they’re willing to work to achieve their goals. Faith Cummings (@FCummings) is one of those people. By day, Faith works for a major fashion brand and by night she spends her time creating fashion and lifestyle content for Fashion Bomb Daily, xoJane… Continue Reading
I’m thrilled to announce that Heat Free Hair is now a client of House of Success, my lifestyle PR and branding firm. Heat Free Hair is the number one company for 100 percent virgin human hair designed exclusively for a wide variety of natural hair textures. In 2012, Ngozi Opara (photo’d above), a natural hairstylist and salon owner,… Continue Reading