Hey Everyone!!! As I mentioned last week, Boutique Mix was one of the sponsors of Côté Minou's Fashion Extravaganza. These fabulous women did their thing and put on the best fashion show I've seen in a long time!!!! I will post pictures of their fashion as soon as I get them. As promised I was there bringing fabulous fashion to the masses!!!! Read Full Story
Join us this weekend as we celebrate a fashion extragavanza in downtown Silver Spring, Maryland. What/Who/Why - Côté Minou, a modern twist to traditional African couture, designed by Maryanne E. Mokoko and Stephanie T. Mouapi are pieces that can be worn by any woman to any event and at any time. This summer, designers Maryanne and Stephanie intend on taking their clothing line to bigger and bolder heights. Join Côté minou as they launch their fabulous fashion!!!! This event will feature... Read Full Story
Today has been a fun day for Boutique Mix. Before my interview with SARFM Radio, Boutique Mix participated in "Africa Day in the Diaspora." May 24 is celebrated as "Africa Day in the Diaspora." In honor of Africa Day, Real Time Africa hosted a wonderful, cultural enriching event in Washington DC. Real Time Africa is an assembly of individuals, organizations and interest groups hailing from the diverse countries, communities and cultures that make up Africa and her Diaspora. Click here to... Read Full Story
Hiya Fellow Fashionistas!!!!! I just completed an hour-long radio interview with Pamela Stitch of SARFM Radio in New York. Pamela is proudly African and is a complete supporter of African Arts and Music. Her love for African Music led her to work with Southern African Radio Station (www.sarfmradio.com) about 2.5 years ago, where she won best Radio Presenter for the Year 2006. Check out Pamela's African Loft Page right here. We discussed fashion, fashion, more fashion, social entrepreneurism... Read Full Story
As a proud African Woman, I am honored to write this tribute to African Women all over the World. Enjoy the poems too, and remember that these poems and this tribute apply to ALL women, not just African women. Hopefully you will join MiMi and Boutique Mix in the 2008 Pledge Campaign to rebuild Sierra Leone and impoverished Africa, one innocent child at a time. Who is the African Woman? The African woman is the salt of Africa. As we move forward together in economic reform and development... Read Full Story
A few months ago I blogged about UNICEF's finding that Sierra Leone has the highest child mortality in the world. This is sad and heartbreaking, not only because the main cause of this is poverty, but one of the leading reasons - Malaria - is both preventable and treatable. Read the post on UNICEF's findings right here. The story below is excerpted from Doctors Without Borders. In Sierra Leone, malaria is rife. It is the biggest killer of children under five and causes a massive burden on... Read Full Story
As millions suffered from all the ravages of war and everything that comes with it, notorious human rights extortionist and war crimes criminal -- charles taylor-- was hoarding enough cash to feed all of Africa. Radio Netherlands is reporting that Charles Taylor has been accused of hiding five billion dollars in two secret bank accounts in the United States. The allegation has been made by the chief prosecutor of the special Sierra Leone tribunal in an interview with the BBC. Mr Taylor, who... Read Full Story
Congratulations to Mar, winner of the Boutique Mix Grand Opening Sweepstakes. I hope you enjoy your stunning hand-painted bangle. Please send your mailing address to boutique-mix@hotmail.com. Stay tuned for the next contest coming up SOON!!!! Prize - 1 hand-painted bangle (ARV $20) Boutique Mix Mother's Day Sale Shop for you! Shop for Mom! Shop for anyone on your list! 10% off all items in the Store plus Free Ground Shipping!! Sale ends May 14, 2008!!! Shop the Boutique Mix Mother's... Read Full Story
Congratulations to Mar, winner of the Boutique Mix Grand Opening Sweepstakes. I hope you enjoy your stunning hand-painted bangle. Please send your mailing address to boutique-mix@hotmail.com. Stay tuned for the next contest coming up SOON!!!! Prize - 1 hand-painted bangle (ARV $20) Boutique Mix Mother's Day Sale Shop for you! Shop for Mom! Shop for anyone on your list! 10% off all items in the Store plus Free Ground Shipping!! Sale ends May 14, 2008!!! Shop the Boutique Mix Mother's... Read Full Story
