Michelle O. for People Mag

By Renae | Check On It, In Her Shoes Home

Well, well, well. Despite the critic’s heartless scrutiny of Michelle Obama’s “harsh” eyebrows, risky fashion choices, and womanly figure, she’s made People Magazine’s highly coveted 100 Most Beautiful People list.  Michelle Obama, who has achieved celebrity status and wows the world as a fashion icon, made the list for the first time and is joined

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Unique Traits of Mompreneurs

By Renae | In Her Shoes Home

Mother’s Day is right around the corner – May 10th to be exact. To prepare you for this special day, In Her Shoes is giving you an up-close-and-personal look at the amazing and oftentimes under-appreciated, mompreneur. Mom business owners are different from other entrepreneurs in many ways. For one, it’s motherhood that inspires them! Mother

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Out About Town

By Renae | In Her Shoes Home, Out About Town

I can’t even imagine how many awesome memories have been created over the past few days with all this beautiful weather we’ve been experiencing! My weekend was pretty amazing (in fact, I’m still recovering) but I’ve got to admit – the highlight was definitely the Ashaka Givens event. It feels good to see a Fly

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Brainstorming Made Easy

By Renae | Check On It

By: Kamari Guthrie, In Her Shoes Contributor My friends never understand why I hate talking on the phone but will text, IM, or e-mail you all day long. My reasoning is quite simple. I am a visual communicator. I write much more eloquently than I speak and I’m much more satisfied with the words coming

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40 Tips for a Better Life

By Renae | In Her Shoes Home, Think About It...

I stumbled upon this email over the weekend and thought I’d share. No matter how many times you read messages like this, you’re sure to find a good piece of advice to implement into your life. Take heed and let’s make it a great week! 1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while

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A Promising Weekend…

By Renae | Currently Crushing On, In Her Shoes Home

By Kamari Guthrie: In Her Shoes Contributor Ladies, we’ve arrived. The spring is finally here – and I mean really here! This weekend the weathermen are forecasting beautiful temps for much of the country, and I am ready! I’ve pulled out my gladiator sandals and a little cash to begin updating my wardrobe for the

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Don’t Quit Your Day Job…

By Renae | In Her Shoes Home, Think About It...

Dear Frustrated One, I know you’ve had it up to here with that crazy 9 to 5 but we’d hate to see you do something you might regret. Yes, it’s easier said than done, but try not to act on emotions. According to Entrepreneur.com (and my own personal experience), it may be better to launch

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Weekend Happenings…

By Renae | In Her Shoes Home, Save the Date

Ever feel like you’re living for the weekend? I try to make the best out of each day of the week but I’ve got to admit, between the beautiful weather and highly-anticipated Ashaka Givens Spring Fashion Event this weekend, I’m literally counting down the hours! So, what do you have planned? If you’re in the

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PBB’s Green Gal Beauty

By Renae | Check On It, In Her Shoes Home

So today is Earth Day lovelies…are you doing your part? Tricialee Riley of Polish Bar of Brooklyn is giving you an opportunity to pamper our dear Mother Earth today and every day with the introduction of PBB’s Green Gal’s Beauty Menu: P.S. – Did you happen to miss Tricialee Riley’s Fly Female Entrepreneur interview? Click

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Fly Female Entrepreneurs

By Renae | Fly Female Entrepreneurs, In Her Shoes Home

Ayaan and Idyl Mohallim: Mataano There’s nothing like an amazing story to give my entrepreneurial spirit a boost. Somali-American twins Ayaan and Idyl Mohallim have everything they need to take the fashion and business world by storm. Unparalleled talent? Check. The ability to overcome adversity and shine against all odds? Check. Brains and beauty? Double

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In Her Shoes x Clutch Mag

By Renae | Uncategorized

Honored, flattered and humbled are the three words that best describe where I am right now. Yours truly is featured in the latest issue of CLUTCH Magazine as part of their Blog Index series. My readers are beyond in the know so I’m sure you’re already very familiar with CLUTCH but if not, here are

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NYC Entrepreneur Week

By Renae | In Her Shoes Home, Save the Date

Let me start this post by apologizing for getting this information out to you so late.  Entrepreneurial Week USA is currently hosting its First Annual NYC Entrepreneur Week and it’s just now coming across my radar! Sometimes it’s better to go with the “better late than never” mantra vs. not going at all so with

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Google’s Got A Voice

By Renae | Check On It, In Her Shoes Home

“Call me at my office for our Wednesday meeting, but wait . . . I’ll be leaving the gym around that time. Ummm…could you call me on my cell instead? Or better yet, call me on my office number first and, if I don’t answer, then call my cell.” Sound familiar, ladies? If you had

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Brooklyn Flea

By Renae | In Her Shoes Home, Save the Date

Brooklyn was in its glory this weekend as temperatures topped 75 and stylistas hit the pavements for the Brooklyn Flea/Fort Greene opening event. As a certified fashion and home decor junkie, I was in heaven. Couple this with the countless Fly Female Entrepreneurs out doing their thing and you’ve got my idea of the perfect

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Pieces Presents Ashtyn

By Renae | Check On It, In Her Shoes Home

My weekend of style-induced fun continued on Sunday afternoon with Pieces of Brooklyn. Boutique owners Colin and Latisha Daring are so enamored by their gorgeous daughter Ashtyn that they’ve named a clothing line after her! Ashtyn features splashes of color that compliment any skin tone, can go from casual to chic in a matter of

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