Inspirational Quote of the Day:

"For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it."

-Ivan Panin (Russian Mathematician 1855-1942)

Shop at Nordstrom to Receive Beauty Exclusives:

Choose from over 56 different brands while shoping at Nordstrom stores today for cosmetics and fragrances. Receive some of the most precious gift sets. Hurry while supplies last, this offer ends on August 1st,2010. Simply log onto Beauty Exclusives at http://shop.nordstrom.com for more information or to begin shopping. Purchases can be made on or offline to receive some of the items listed below:

Clarins:
Receive a beautiful oval shaped red and white cosmetic bag when purchasing Clarins at Nordstrom. The package includes a skincare gift set that is valued at $121.00 after purchasing at least two products.

Estee' Lauder:
Purchase Estee Lauder cosmetics to receive a deluxe travel size of Re-Nutriv Intensive Hydrating cleanser, lifting creme, black mascara, pink lip gloss, and more when making a purchase of $25.00 or more.

Jo Malone:
Purchase up to $150.00 of products from Jo Malone and receive a gift valued at $23.oo. The set includes a deluxe of samples which consist of Lime Basil & Mandarin Cologne and Grapefruit Shower Gel. It also includes a grapefruit scented travel candle.

La Mer:
Purchase up $300.00 in products from La Mer and receive a complimentary sage green shopping bag that is filled with the works for your skin. Deluxe items include moisturising creme, The Eye Concentrate, The Refining Facial, and The Tonic.

Lancome Paris:
Choose one of two skincare and color collections when purchasing up to $32.50 to receive a gift set that is valued at $100.00. Use promotion codes LIFT and WRINKLE when making this purchase online.

Victor & Rolf:
Receive a fragrance gift set in a soft pink satin drawstring pouch that is filled with a deluxe of Flowerbomb Eau de Perfume in a .24 oz bottle, Bomblicious Body Creme, and Body Lotion after a purchase of $150.00 or more.

Shop at Justice for Girls:

Shop at Justice for girls and pre-teens to save on the newest fashion trends. The store offers items such as the cuttest tops, jeans, shoes, accessories, swimwear, and more. Everything in the store is 40% off now through July 12th, 2010. Log onto www.shopjustice.com for more information are to shop online using coupon code 786.

Inspirational Quote of the Day:

"Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening".

-CoCo Chanel

Attention MJB Fan's & Carol's Daughter Members:

Discover how to receive your Mary J. Blige Passport to the NOLA this week during the Essence Festival. Mary will be at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on 900 Convention Center Blvd. in New Orleans, La. on July 3rd at 3pm and July 4th at 12pm. The MJB passport outlines some of her favorite places to visit when she's in the city. Also discover more about the launching of her new exclusive fragrance line called My Life on 07/31/2010 on HSN. Stay tuned about the fragrance by logging onto www.hsn.com by entering keyword: MJB.


"A women who doesn't wear perfume has no future".

-Coco Chanel

Cartilini attends the Miss. Domoreyou Pageant:

On June 26th, 2010 Cartilini attends the Miss. Doyoumoreyou Pageant in Pensacola, Florida wearing a light blue satin BCBG cocktail dress. Read more details about the event by logging onto to www.tailorandamour.blogspot.com. Also view a picture of Laketa Poindexter the owner of domoreyou.com sophistically wearing a cherry red Urban-T dress by: Tailor & Amour as she introduced Carlyn James as the designer. See more photos and find out more about this event by subscribing to www.domoreyou.com

Photo provided by the courtesy of domoreyou.com

Exclusive Shopping Offer for Florida Residents:

Attention all Florida residents. Shop at Bealls in Florida with proof of state residency and receive 15% off of your purchases. Women can shop for casual dresses and save 60% on casual dresses. The store also carries a wide selection of misses, petite, and positively plus size apparel. There is also a great selection for juniors, men, and children. Shop at Bealls today are log onto http://www.beallsflorida.com/ and receive free shipping on your order.

Miss. DoMoreYou Pageant

Domoreyou.com and the Diversity Entertainment Board presents the first annual Miss. Domoreyou Pageant on Saturday, June 26th, 2010. The event begins at 7:00 pm on 500 West Belmont St. in Pensacola, Florida. Featuring some of Pensacola's most influential socialite, the show will present talent, dance, evening wear, and an interview of all candidates. The pageant will be taped before a live audience. To reserve a seat or table, call 850.206.2554 or log onto: www.domoreyou.com

Happy Father's Day:

It is a wise father that knows his own child.

-William Shakespeare

In loving memory of Clarence "CJ" James, Jr.

"Beauty by the Bay": Fashion Show & Dinner

"Beauty by the Bay" is a fashion show and a dinner banquet which will be held in Pensacola, Florida. The event is an Autism Fundraiser and proceeds will benifit activities such as "Kids for Camp". It will be held at the Sanders Beach-Corrine Jones Community Center on 913 South I St. The fashion show will feature some of Pensacola's own; Celebrities of Style, First Ladies of Fashion, and Women of Distinction. There will be entertainment and door prices included. The show begins at 3:00pm and ends at 5:30pm on Sunday June 13, 2010. Tickets are $35.00 and table sponserships are $500.00. For reservations and ticket information one can contact Ann Richard by phone: 850.944.9408 or via email: king100490@aol.com.

Cartilini's Fashion Trivia Q/A:

Q: Who is known as the "Godfather" of haute couture?

A: Charles Fredrick Worth

Fashion Vocabulary:
Haute Couture: High Fashion. (n) The liaison to the leading establishments or designers for the creation of exclusive fashions. (a) The creation of fashions.

It's Time to Suit Up Guys:

Shop at Filene's Basement to receive 25% off on suits that are priced at $199.99 and beyond. The sale on men's suits begins on June 2nd and ends on June 20th. Step in style sporting some of the trendiest brands which are well known in New York, London, and Milan for reasonable prices. Filene's Basement also offers great selections for women and children. Find a store near you or log onto the following link receive more details:

http://www.filenesbasement.com

Inspirational Quote of the Day: "Stand up & take your charge like a giant".

I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.

-Michael Jordan

Be inspired to become legendary: (Click on the link below)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45mMioJ5szc&NR=1

Start retail shopping before this day ends:

American Eagle Outfitters: Receive 15% off and free shipping on your order from American Eagle Outfitters by using coupon code 43055701.
Ann Taylor LOFT: Receive 40% off on your purchase by shopping at Ann Taylor LOFT. Use coupon code SAVE40. This offer ends on 06/01/2010.
Bloomingdale's: Save 25-50% off by shopping in the sale section at Bloomingdale's. This is an ongoing offer at www.bloomingdales.com
Carol's Daughter: Don't miss the final hours of complimentary shipping on any order from Carol's Daughter, Beauty by Nature products. This offer ends today so hurry and shop online at www.carolsdaughter.com
Charlotte Russe: Catch the Memorial Day sale online at www.charlotterusse.com. Save on items such as tops, denim crops, shorts, dresses, and swimwear. Offers are based on a buy one, get one 50% off offer on most items.
G by Guess: Receive 50% off for Memorial Day by shopping at G by Guess. Enjoy this offer by the end of 06/01/2010.
Macy's: Macy's is having a Memorial Day Sale. Shop online now at www.macys.com and receive free shipping with a purchase of $99.00. This offer ends by the end of 05/31/2010.
Sally Beauty Supply: Keep your hands and nails up by purchasing 2 Orly French Hand Treatments and get 1 free. Simply use coupon code 444175 when shoping at Sally Beauty Supply. This offer ends on 06/30/2010.
The Children's PLACE: Order from the Children's Place using coupon code MEMORIAL2010 and save 20% before the end of 05/31/2010.

It’s Memorial Day:

The cost of liberty is less than the cost of repression.

-W.E.B. Dubois

Tailor & Amour Fashion Show:04.23.2010

Tailor and Amour held its first fashion show on April 23, 2010 in Pensacola, Florida. Sponsered by Collegiate 100 Black Men of Pensacola and hosted by Island Riddim Entertainment the event was held in the conference center at the University of West Florida. It was the first time ever that a fashion designer presented their collection at UWF. Stimulating the economy partnering vendors included Minxed Nails by: Hand n' Sole Spa, Ruth's Uniform Shop, Geneva Botanicals, an independent beauty consultant from Mary K. Cosemetics, Mixed Tapes Most Wanted, and DJ J5 on the 1's & 2's. The first segment of the show consisted of models walking down the runway in the all new Tailor & Amour: Street Sweet Ready-to-Wear and Denim collection. During the intermission was a live performance from Poetry in Motion, a talented up and coming band who recently opened up the stage for R&B artist Usher. The second segment introduced the evening wear and urban-t dress collection. Items will soon be posted on the World Wide Web and available for purchase. There will be more shows to come in the near future. The company is also seeking to expand and provide viewings of the collection in major cities across the United States.

Tailor & Amour Models:

View this photo on www.tailorandamour.blogspot.com

Shailee Sorenson. Nicole Singh. Amy Opara. Christina Kelly. Lynniqua Edwards. Dinie Durosier. Amber Green. Janee' Stone. Deanna Friday. Briana Wylie. Daniella Machado. Kiara Polanco.

Step Into the Spring for Less:

Receive 20% off of your purchase from Payless Shoe Stores by using code# 32586. This offer is good through April 04, 2010.

Inspirational Quote of the Day:

"I think the girl who is able to earn her own living and pay her own way should be as happy as anybody on earth. The sense of independence and security is very sweet."

-Susan B. Anthony

In Honor of Women & Black History Month:

Historical Leaders in the Industry and Society:

• Elizabeth "Lizzie" Keckley: (1867-1919)Former Slave, Dressmaker, and Seamstress. Birth Place: Hillsborough, North Carolina

• Madam C.J. Walker: (1867-1919)Daughter of Former Slaves, Self-made Entrepreneur, Social Activist, and Philanthropist. Birth Place: Plantation of Delta, Louisiana

• Rosa Louise Parks: (1913-2005)Civil Rights Activist, Educator, Founder of a Sewing Manufacture. Birth Place: Tuskegee, Alabama Log onto: http://cartilini.blogspot.com for bio information and reference details.

Ralph Lauren Partners with the United Way Worldwide Disaster Fund:

Shop at RalphLauren.com and purchase an exclusive Haiti Relief Skinny- Fit Polo. Priced at $98.00 per shirt, 100% of each piece will be contributed to the United Way Worldwide Disaster Fund to help rebuild Haiti. The stylish polo shirt consist of breathable cotton and mesh. It also features the Ralph Lauren logo along with an embroidered Haiti Relief patch. The back of the shirt features the United Way logo. These exclusive tops can be ordered in classic colors such as polo black, red, and white. Available for both men and women, this item is to be purchased from RalphLauren.com.

Log onto: www.ralphlauren.com

Inspirational Quote of the Day:

"Knowledge is not a passion from the mind, but an active exertion of the inward strength, vigor and power of the mind, displaying itself from within."

-Ralph Lauren

A Lost in the Fashion Industry:

As a lost to the fashion industry, British designer Alexander McQueen was found dead in his home yesterday on February 11, 2010. He was well known for inspiring renaissance art and creating dramatic designs on the runway that were uniquely beautiful. Several of his creations had a theatrical sense and bell shaped silhouette. Other pieces from his collections were well known for consisting of head wear constructed of recycled matter featuring models walking down the runway in 10"inch heals which resembled lobster claws. The designer was such a contributor and non repetitive artist to the industry. Noted as an unsuspicious death, the fashion icon pasted away at the age of 40.

It's a Touch Down:

Hah, Hah, Hah, Hah.....
"Who Dat" Said They Was Going to Beat Them Saints?
They did it again but, this time they did it at the Super Bowl. Geaux Saints, Geaux!!! We didn't wear black and gold for nothing. The game went on in Miami but the victory was "lagniappe" to Louisiana.

Note: The New Orleans Saints went to the Super Bowl.
The New Orleans Saints won the Super Bowl.
Mission Accomplished.

It's time to wear Black & Gold to the Super Bowl.

Congratulations to the New Orleans Saints on their incredible win against the Minnesota Vikings. Now it's time to wear black and gold to the Super Bowl in Miami, Florida.

Coupon Codes for some of your favorite Retailers

Ann Taylor
Receive 30% off on purchases that are over $100.00 (Sale items are not included).
Offer ends on January 31, 2010
Coupon Code: SAVE30

BlueFly
Receive $20.00 off on an order which totals $150.00 or more.
Offer ends on January 31, 2010
Coupon Code: CWINNER20FS

Gap
Receive 20% off on your order when shopping at Gap.com
Offer ends on January 30, 2010
Coupon Code: GAP20

Handbag Heaven
Receive 10% off when shopping at Handbag Heaven
Limited time offer
Coupon Code: WIN10

JCPenney
Receive 15% off on your order when shopping at JCPenney.
Offer ends on February 1, 2010
Coupon Code: PCNEWYJC

MaxStudio.com
Receive 10% off on your 1st purchase.
Limited time offer
Coupon Code: WELCOMEMAX

Sweet Treats for Your Body:

Treat yourself or someone else for Valentine's Day with Almond Cookie, Mango Melange and Groove Shea Souffles from Carol's Daughter Bath and Body Products. Start shopping now to purchase these items which are valued at $39.00 and are on sale for $35.00. There are several value sets that are on sale now and for Valentine's Day. Items such as the new Candy Paint Lip Gloss which is valued at $13.50 is now on sale for $6.00 so shop now at www.carolsdaughter.com.

Shoes for Less

It's BOGO at Payless Shoe Stores. Consumers can go into any Payless store location and shop their buy 1 get 1 half off sale now until 02/15/2010.

Please Show Your Support:

Organizations and individuals all over the world are coming together to show their support for those who lost their lives, love ones, and others who are in severe conditions due to the aftermath of a 7.0-magnitude earthquake which occured yesterday on the 13th of January 2010 in Haiti. Estimates total nearly 100,000 individuals who lost their lives due to this horrific natural disaster. Residents are in need of food, shelter, water, and, electricity. A $5.00 Donation can be made by Texting the word Yele to 501501 from a mobile phone. For more information on how to help or contact anyone who is a Haiti resident call 1.888.407.4047, 1.800.521.2273 or visit http://www.care.org.

Please show your support today by making a $5.00 donation by texting the word Yele to 501501 from your mobile phone.

Happy New Years

"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone."

-Audrey Hepburn