UNIA MarKus Black Market: Ngozi Blessings Candles.

Jamaicans are perhaps the most creative people in the world we can add Tonisha Wright owner and creator of Ngozi Blessings Candle to the list of creative Jamaicans. She shared with me that her dad would travel overseas often and take back home with him to JA scented candles. Tonisha thought that she could perhaps make better ones. She did some research and found that there was a shortage of Jamaican made candles and so she decided to teach herself how to make candles. It took seven years of practice and in 2014 she launched her business and got certified by the Scientific Research Council.  

Ngozi Sweet Blessings are 100% soy wax melts that will leave your home or office smelling heavenly. Tonisha sells warmers and incense. On top of that Ngozi also has a line of natural soaps. I smelled her candles at the MarKus Black Market and they smelled amazing. Tonisha told me that she's working on some authentic Jamaican fragrances so check her out on Instagram @ngozisweetblessings  and suggest what her next candle collection should smell like.

The UNIA MarKus Black Market: Flamingo Couture

Flamingo Couture Fascinator

Rohanna Ludford is a a17 year old Jamaican who turned her passion for art and fashion into a business venture. Necessity lead her to creating hats for church and from making pieces for herself she gained the confidence to begin making for other people too. Her collection is filled with cute casual and elegant fascinators perfect for church, formal affair and I can definitely see brides ordering for themselves an their bridal party. Prices vary but you can get something special for yourself or a gift for some else for as low as $400 JMD.

Flamingo Couture made their grand debut at the MarKus Black Market on February 28th and got some great reviews from everyone who stopped by their booth. Young Rohanna wants to take her designs to the international market. She has the support of her mother who is also her business partner.  Support this young business woman by checking out Flamingo Couture on Instagram. 

The UNIA's #MarKusBlackMarket: MAMAYASHI COLLECTION.

I am a huge MAMAYASHI  fan. Her pieces are handmade in Jamaica and as is stated on her website "inspired by rastafarian culture". I got to see her designs up close at the MarKus Black Market on February 7th and loved her stuff even more. At the top of my must have list from the MAMAYASHI Collection are  the Inity Skirt, the Wanderer and Ethiopian Angel Dress.

Photo Credit: mamayashi.com.

MAMAYASHI booth at the MarKus Black Market. 

There is something in the MAMAYASHI COLLECTION for everyone. Did I forget to mention she also makes some amazing shirts for males. The colors used are perfect for all skin tones and most of the designs will fit any body type and the fabrics used are not heavy. Add something that will never go out of style to your wardrobe. Check out MAMAYASHI now on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or email info@mamayashi.com to get more details on how you can make a purchase.

Photo credit: mamayashi.com

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UNIA's #MarKusBlackMarket: RLY Leather Apparel's Product Review.

Ladies and gentlemen why buy a fake leather hand bag, wallet or belt when you could invest in a genuine leather piece that would last you for decades. The next time you are on the hunt for genuine leather product contact the genius behind RLY Leather Apparel Mr R. Aikman. He does custom made school bags, hand bags, man bags, computer bags, brief cases, wallets, belts and purses. His products are one of a kind, strong and soon his company will be heading into the world of women sandals. Not only can you get something ready made you can bring in your own design or work with him to make something special.  You won't have to wait too long to get and get your own custom made leather piece as it only takes in 7 days or less to get your order. What's better than having something that no one else in the world has.

 Let's do the math if you have to buy a fake China Made handbag etc for $3000- $5000JMD every 3 or 6 months you would be spending up to $15K or more for the year. Be honest this is what most of you are doing becuase those knock offs don't last. Stop wasting money on faux leather and the fake stuff. Make the sacrifice, invest in something DURABLE and unique. 

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If you would like to give your mom or dad something special for mothers day or father's day or just want to get that special some one in your life something that is usable and will last them for years to come contact RLY Leather Apparel today. Check them out on FB just search the name.  

The UNIA MarKus Black Market: Momo Penelli Designs.

My Momo Penelli Bangle

I love Afro Centric Fashion. Especially the new age stuff. Take for example Jamaican designer Monique Jones founder of Momo Penelli designs who is making some gorgeous African clothing and jewelry using African print fabrics. She was one of the vendors at the MarKus Black Market on February 7th. I didn't have much money to spend but I had to get something. She had head bands, African print wrapped necklaces, earrings and bangles. I literally had to close my eyes to pick something. I decided on a bangle to start my collection. I can't wait to buy more so I can stack them. Check out Momo Penelli on Instagram and Facebook. She doesn't only do accessories her clothes are great too. African prints are no longer just about dashikis, long dresses or head wraps so get those images out of your mind now. Momo designs fabulous mini skirts and skater dresses, shorts, kiminos and much more cute stuff you can wear to the club, church, date night, the beach, school or just a regular Saturday outfit to meet up wit some firends. She will be back at the MarKus Black Market so follow @UNIAJAMAICA on twitter or like their FB page to see which Sunday Momo will be back. #MarKusBlackMarket.

UNIA's #MarKusBlackMarket: Shalshani Product Review.

I usually only get a bump or two in my face when mother nature checks in with me every month. Since December of last year however my face seems to be straight up breaking out now I have a huge black spot on my forehead and my cheeks #NotCute. I went on a mission to find a product that can cleanse my face, get rid of the spots but not bleach me in the process. I think I've found that product one word Shalshani.

Shalshani Mineral Cosmetics is a natural cosmetic line and is a product developed by a black Jamaican woman with years of experience as a skin specialist. (I met Ms. Anderson the creator of the line and her skin is FLAWLESS honey). I bought a small kit which had in it the problem skin masque and scar repair oil on February 7th at the MarKus Black Market event held by the UNIA in Kingston Jamaica. I used a little bit of
 the oil on a spot on my cheek before bed that same night and I kid you not in the morning the spot looked tens time better. Since Monday night I've been washing my face with the masque it tingles a little and I feel it tightening my skin (I was told to expect that). I keep the masque on for fifteen minutes as per the instruction then wash my face with some luke warm water and use the repair oil after. I took some before photos and ill be using the product for a couple more days before I share with you the after shots.

From the reviews I've read the Shalshani is great for
all skin types but especially good for the dark skin people as most skin care products that remove spots tend to bleach our skin. Try Shalshani for yourself I've been using 3 days and I've seen a difference. Search Shalshani Mineral Cosmetics on Facebook and Twitter.

Love Note 2015- Hater Alert!!!

I haven't posted in awhile but I couldn't allow the year to end without doing so. I'm going to keep this one nice and short.

Hate is a strong word so i'll say that I strongly dislike people who are always feeling sorry for them self. Too many people have what I call the woe is me complex, thinking constantly that the world owes them something. These people are always acting has if those who make it to the top only got there because they were cheated, never taking responsibility for the fact that they stopped working hard a long time ago. Too many people believe they're the only ones that have down days so they sit back being lazy while envying people who push through their hard times and make something out of nothing. ‎

I strongly dislike people who never take responsibility for the fact they wasted time in school or wasted the time they could have spent perfecting their talents. I strongly dislike people who somehow still manage to believe they deserve hand outs because it's everyone else's fault and not that they created the mess that is their life themselves.

Enough!!! Get up!!! Stop wallowing in hate or as Jamaicans would say BAD MIND. Enough of making people who work hard feel like they owe you something or they were not deserving of their hard earned sucess. In other words stop being hater. Enough of depending on others (the government, your family, your boss, coworkers or friends) to fix the problems you created. Enough of doubting that you can change your situation and make something of your life. It is never too late for change, it is never too late to own your mistakes. At the end of the day even 

if you were cheated, even if some one dealt you a band hand, even if some one knocked you down you are the only person who can decide if you will stay down. 

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