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May 20, 2012

State Farm has hired Style Pantry to host this fun giveaway in collaboration with the Essence Music Festival. It’s the “Celebrate Your Style” contest – which is part of the festival. I’d love to see all of your...

May 13, 2012

Hello lovies! In honor of Mother’s Day, I have collaborated with EDUN to give away 15 Edun sling bags from Uganda that you can’t get anywhere else. Yes, I get to pick 15 winners. After I have picked the winners, there will be another...

Jan 30, 2012

As promised, here’s another round of giveaway for you lovies…courtesy of romwe.com. Not only do I get to select 2 lucky winners, each of you get $60 romwe cash coupon and a pair of tights. I selected some items I currently adore. Each...

Dec 13, 2011

Hey, lovies. On Sunday, I announced on facebook that I will be giving away this beautiful bag to only my twitter followers. I like to mix things up a bit – It’s fun. I’ve hosted random giveaways on just our facebook page too, so...

Nov 22, 2011

I have been challenged by American Express to shop for my loved ones on a budget. They provided me with $250 to shop for five people (I know – I can do this). In addition, Amex is also providing me with 40,000 American Express Membership...

Oct 17, 2011

Here’s another soccer mom outfit from this weekend. This one is super comfortable. As some of you know, I have been collaborating with the Edun. I am passionate about the brand and what they stand for. Part of it is the whole idea behind the...

Oct 4, 2011

Wow, this is just beyond amazing. You won’t believe it.. I won the Chictopia Influential Blogger of the Year Award. I owe it all to you – my fantastic readers and the Chictopia community for the incredible support. I really didn’t...

May 13, 2011

This interview with Rohan Marley, the son of the great Bob Marley, has been in the works for months. When I contacted him for an interview for Style Pantry, there was no hesitation. He said, “absolutely”. We went back and forth, as I was...

May 4, 2011

Today, I’m, showcasing one of the lovely ladies from my inner-circle. I have a group of girlfriends that are powerful, inspirational and supportive. Beautiful people with souls to match. Fumi of Glamour Girl is the life of any freaking party....

Apr 22, 2011

When I came across this beautiful young lady, Kris of The Kris Bliss, I immediately wanted to know more. Something about her just drew me. I feel like she needs to be sitting in a rocking chair writing and speaking words of wisdom. She looks like...

Mar 14, 2011

The truth is, it’s really hard to update our daily posts without thinking about the innocent lives in Japan caught in the disaster. Please, please, please, take a moment to help. The American Red Cross is accepting donations to help those...

Mar 9, 2011

I met up with Ugo at the Bossa Nova restaurant in West Hollywood. He was on time and showed up with his entourage. They all looked and dressed the part. Ugo in a sheer shirt and slim pants tucked into his boots. He ordered a glass of water, while I...

Feb 15, 2011

I think I’m going to skip going on and on about my admiration for Zoë of Haiku Ambulance‘s personal style. You are about to witness it below. What I really want to stress is her sense of humor. She does not take herself too seriously...

Feb 7, 2011

My admiration for Blake Jacobsen‘s style can’t be articulated in a few sentences, so I’m just going to make the intro short and have you read my interview with him below. This interview was conducted two weeks ago. Since then, he...

Jan 31, 2011

I love this lady. I love her so much. Her style is incredible and she lives in her own world with it ( a very good thing). Jessie of jessieadore.com is a joy to watch. I admire her raw and unapologetic sense of style and I think you will too. Enjoy...

Jan 24, 2011

Zoe! Not sure there’s much I can say that I haven’t already said to her. She is perfection. Her style is effortless and she truly has a kind heart. Beautiful Badley of the qqueen of hearts blog has a delicate, romantic style which I...

Jan 17, 2011

Zarna is as cute as a button. She reminds me of a chic bollywood princess. Aside from the fact that she is drop dead gorgeous, has an amazing haircut and a great style, I admire how she fuses her ethnic background into her style. She embraces her...

Dec 15, 2010

Chomy of CultureCynic has an incredible sense of style. I love the way she plays with colors, rocks baggy pants without a care in the world and gosh, her vintage blazers???!!! I want them all. She certainly has the best collection I have seen thus...

Nov 24, 2010

Beth of B. Jones Style is another one of my favorites. I love anyone that wears colors, and wears it well. She combines unlikely prints, patterns and hues. I can’t get enough of her style. Beth also shows videos of DIY hair tutorials on blog....

Nov 22, 2010

I got a chance to interview Shannon of Seeking Dirty Hair Halo. I love her. I call her my soul style sister. She is fearless and daring. She is urban and boho. Vintage and thrifty. Feminine with a touch of masculine. Read on and get to know...

Nov 19, 2010

I Interviewed the Creative Director and Owner of Eniola David, who recently launched a new collection called The Afropolitan Collection. She is definitely a designer you should get familiar with. Her work is truly amazing, and I especially look...

Nov 11, 2010

I had the pleasure of interviewing Gina aka Natural Belle of Hairspiration Blogspot. She is one of the nicest bloggers in the blog world. She is quick to be supportive. Gina was among the very first people who not only welcomed me, but also...

Aug 19, 2010

I recently had the opportunity to interview the most sought after wardrobe and fashion stylist in Nigeria. His name is Dimeji Alara. What a calm, un-phased, approachable young man. It’s always refreshing to see that not every...

Jul 19, 2010

I admire and love featuring individuals who are totally in a league of their own. So it is in the case of Terence Sambo. I adore his style. Sambo is definitely one to look out for in the industry. He will creep up to the top of the ladder –...

Jul 15, 2010

Knowing Marian Kihogo has been such a delight. She is so graceful, so smooth, so glam.. Yet, she is so in touch and down to earth. To sum it all up, she is infectious. I can talk to her for days. Lol. Enjoy my little interview with her. Can you...

Jun 17, 2010

Got the pleasure of chatting with Nicole Lyn Hill aka Dj. Ms. Nix, Whom I met at her house party a couple of years ago. I was in awe of her beauty. She was sweet and pleasant. She grooved and danced all night with the guests. You could feel the love...

Jun 7, 2010

…And here’s the continuation of my interview with Greg Alterman, CEO & Owner of Alternative Apparel. If you are not following on twitter yet, you should follow Greg by clicking on his name above and follow the the company...

Jun 4, 2010

I had the awesome opportunity to interview Greg Alterman, Chief Creative Officer & Owner of Alternative Apparel. He is down-to-earth, approachable, and seems to have surrounded himself with a like minded team/staff. They were very...

Dec 8, 2009

Caught up with fab Grasie Mercedes, the girlfriend of former MTV VJ and current co-host of “I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here,” Damien Fahey.  We love her uber effortless style so much, she had to be featured. I like to say she...

Jul 30, 2009

Name: Nicc Crawford Occupation: Fashion and Wardrobe Stylist Contact: nicholasdcrawford@gmail.com / Twitter @styleshooter How did you start in the industry? I participated in a college fashion show, and It was there, at that moment that I knew I...