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.