Hello Fashionistas!!! A few weeks ago, I did a 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. She has posted the transcript from my interview - Read the interview with Pamela RIGHT HERE!!! 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
A total of $250,000 in money and in-kind services is to be awarded in a national business plan competition based in Fresno. “Anyone who has an idea for an innovative new business, and a business plan to match — or who has already started and is growing a business with a promising business plan — is welcome to enter,” says the sponsor, the Lyles Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Entries will be accepted beginning June 1. The top 10 finalists will travel to Fresno for a two-day... Read Full Story
Do you want to travel to Africa this summer, but can't afford the plane ticket? Well, here's your passport........... No visa required. Join MiMi, Boutique Mix and other fabulous African Designers and Vendors for the May 20th Fashion Trunk Show portion of the Passport to Africa Event in Washington DC. Passport to Africa is an annual week-long celebration of African culture and people. It is designed to highlight Africa's many cultures through creative and unique events. Passport to Africa... Read Full Story
Do you want to travel to Africa this summer, but can't afford the plane ticket? Well, here's your passport........... No visa required. Join MiMi, Boutique Mix and other fabulous African Designers and Vendors for the May 20th Fashion Trunk Show portion of the Passport to Africa Event in Washington DC. Passport to Africa is an annual week-long celebration of African culture and people. It is designed to highlight Africa's many cultures through creative and unique events. Passport to Africa... Read Full Story
Excerpted from Entrepreneur.com (Word on the Street - Kim T. Gordon). Each spring, fair weather brings a new crop of outdoor events to compete for your company's marketing dollars. Community fairs, street festivals, parades, outdoor concerts, races and other sporting events all present enticing opportunities for sponsorships that can shine a spotlight on your business--if you know how to avoid getting lost in the crowd. Follow these four rules for choosing the most productive sponsorships... Read Full Story
Want to go green, but not ready to wear bio-degradable clothing yet? Well, you can still be stylish and green with these stunning bamboo and jute purses from Boutique Mix. Add one or more of these stunners to your wardrobe and make eveyone green with envy!!!! Take advantage of our Mother's Day Sale (ending May 20) and get 10% off and free shipping!!! Red Bamboo Elegance. This large elegant “eye-catcher” is hand made from eco-friendly bamboo, jute and seagrass. It has an inside drawstring... 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... Read Full Story
