How One Girl Used Social Media And Became Insta-famous

The girl who went from a bullied teen to prom queen after designing her own prom dress...

StyleViolette W.October 2, 2015Fashion, Kyemah McEntyre, Designer, Prom dress, Social media, New Jersey, Website, Tyra BanksComment

How To Use Social Media To Gain Traction & Attention To Your Passion & Purpose

Everyone needs to get on social media. If you hate it, pick at least one and get familiar, and get comfortable. It's the way of the future and being in denial about it won't serve you.

StyleViolette W.September 25, 2015Friday, Jamilla Okubo, Social media, Diaspora, Art, Pattern, Textile, Fashion, East Africa, Uganda, Kenya, Swahili, Kanga, Tumblr, Fashion design, Be YouComment

To Know If You're Thinking of Becoming a Costume Designer

Ever wanted to be a designer? Well how about becoming a costume designer for film, television and plays? Being a costume designer is a unique way to be involved in the film industry...

StyleViolette W.September 18, 2015Designer, Costume designer, Film industry, Sharen Davis, movie industry, Academy Award, Delegate, DjangoComment

You Have To Make A Choice To Take A Chance To Ever Get Change

Putting in the work while fighting a disease, trying to get the kids off to school, making sure dinner's on the table, hubby isn't neglected is challenging to say the least. Throw a 9-5 in the mix and you will feel like quitting on your dream.

Designers That Have A Life Outside Of Fashion

I want you ladies to know that even though your passion may consume A LOT of your time and your mind, as it should if you're trying to make a living off of it. There is a need to focus on...

StyleViolette W.September 4, 2015Carly Cushnie, Cushnie et Ochs, The Fashion Spot, Michelle Obama, Forbes 30 under 30, Dresses, ForbesComment