2012 was an unforgettable year for me and December’s “Beauties & Brains Behind the Brands” event was definitely a highlight. If you weren’t able to join us, we’ve got you covered. Our girls over at Mane Moves have produced an awesome video that truly captures the evening’s essence. Although I’d been living and breathing this event for the past few weeks, seeing this video was like TRULY being in the room for the first time. I definitely shed a few tears of pride and joy while viewing (yes, I’m a softie at times). There were so many brilliant and inspiring women in the room and so many jewels shared. Check out the recap video and be INSPIRED. 2013 is yours for the taking!

Fly Female Entrepreneurs Kim Roxie of LAMIK Beauty and Quiana Cordé of barazzo® have joined forces to create the environmentally friendly Let’s Makeup Girlfriends Bag! The Let’s Makeup Girlfriend Bag is the perfect eco-chic gift which includes three LAMIK Limited Edition Healthy Lip glosses packaged in a platinum naturally hand milled leather product by barazzo® which is not only fashion forward but a multi-functional accessory. Celebrate the bonds with the women in your life today with LAMIK Beauty and barazzo®!

What do you get when you put together a panel with six of the hottest beautypreneurs in the industry? Jewels. Yes, jewels! Supreme words of wisdom to fuel your success. On Wednesday evening, Renae Bluitt, creator of In Her Shoes hosted a panel with six of the top women in the beauty industry sharing their tips on defying the odds and coming out on top. The discussion was honest, laced with lots of wisdom, humorous at times, and nothing short of amazing. Over 150 beauty, fashion, and lifestyle mavens mixed and mingled, networked, and enjoyed the conversation while indulging in wine and sweet bites from Evelyn’s Kitchen and Signature 7 Dessert Studios. Check out pics from the evening and stay tuned for the official Mane Moves event video coming soon!

Just in time for the start of summer, Kim Roxie of LAMIK shares her beauty philosophy, tips on staying innovative, and the scoop on launching the first Black-owned eco-chic product line to be placed in Macy’s!