Ghanaian and Ghamerican Ladies Are DOING IT!!!

I have to shout out my sisters who are really making moves on both sides of the pond.  This weekend I had the opportunity to attend ALL ACCESS: FASHION, an ABA Agency production.  The shows featured designers such as Seven for all Mankind, Basler, Nicole Miller, Betsey Johnson, Kate Spade, and many more.  There were also cocktails, live music and other entertainment throughout the mall.  Saks Fifth Avenue had a live band and a bar on the first night.  Saturday featured Tim Gunn of Project runway giving advice about what to wear, and how to dress to be the best woman that you can be--it was a great show.  Also, the models were from a local agency as well as from Elite Model Management.  Other than the models from the agency, there were celebrity models such as Will Thomas from Fox 5 and Kate Michael, former Miss District of Columbia.  The event was well-organized and well-attended.  Overall, a successful event that highlighted the designs and offerings at Tysons Galleria--mission accomplished.

While at the show, I had the opportunity to meet two other enterprising ladies--Elaine Mensah of Svelte, LLC and Fashion Fights Poverty and Renee QB of ReneeQ Bespoke .  The former is based here in the Washington, DC area and the latter is based in Ghana.  They were both lovely women executing their individual and collective visions.  Renee will be showing in Fashion Fights Poverty this coming Friday--I am looking forward to seeing her collection since I enjoyed the work presented on her site.  Below are some examples of ReneeQ's work--Afrochic is in full swing.

I would also like to shout out GoldenTouch Creative Services, an event management and custom stationary, signage, publication, and "other" paper products company.  GoldenTouch is headed by Nana Yaa, who is my sister (full disclosure people) and specializes in full event management services--from planning, to the invites, to favors--all customized to each individual's taste and vision.    GoldenTouch also has a subsidiary company--GoldenTouch Business Solutions, LLC which provides technical assistance, training, and project management to a myriad of professionals and organizations.  GoldenTouch often works in collaboration with Kensington Flowers  (more full disclosure--we are related)  In any case, Kensington flowers also specializes in flowers (fresh and silk) and gifts customized to the most discerning tastes.  Below are some examples of arrangements by Kensington Flowers.

Lastly, I would like to think that I am also "doing it" so I would like to shout out myself.  I have an Etsy site, specializing in one-of-a-kind vintage finds, for the woman that wants to stand out.  I personally styled all the looks, for example, adding a new belt to a dress in order to add an extra bit of flavor, etc.  Take a look at the offerings and check back often for additions.

Now it's your turn...recognize all the ladies and gents that are "doing it!"

Moochas Smoochas:)