tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-201076562026-10-21T01:18:28.485-04:00Fashion, House of Moruka Handbags, Natural Hair, Lifestyle, EventsFashion Blogger, Moruka Designs Handbags, OOTD, Handbag Designer, Natural Hair, Lifestyle, Events, Caribbean BloggerGuyanese Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17850582041611812862noreply@blogger.comBlogger172125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107656.post-21712007978888649802016-11-11T16:42:00.000-05:002016-11-11T16:42:46.526-05:00Work Attire And Fall 2016 Fashion Trends
Hey! I'm back! It's been forever since I've done a blog post but I was feeling this outfit. :-)
I don't really blog about fashion or style or really anything for a long time now but this Fall 2016 has some trends that I'm kinda liking; embellished hats, Adidas, Converse, baseball caps, hats in general, and sweatshirts. My job requires me to always be super comfy. I can't always wear Guyanese Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17850582041611812862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107656.post-69036315963936720282015-09-22T14:30:00.002-04:002015-12-28T23:40:42.696-05:00THE PINK LOCKET HANDMADE JEWELRY SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE#laborday brunch at #harlemtavern. Check my @thepinklocket bracelets! #houseofmoruka #handbags #fashion #style #dinner #dinnertime #summerA photo posted by HOUSE OF MORUKA (@thehouseofmoruka) on Sep 7, 2015 at 4:38pm PDT Hey Lovelies! So I wanted to talk you about this BEAUTIFUL handmade jewelry from ThePinkLocket.com. The Pink Locket is a Caribbean owned handmade jewelry company that also Guyanese Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17850582041611812862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107656.post-75797694504989409922015-05-18T17:53:00.002-04:002016-03-27T00:16:40.963-04:00DAY PARTY STYLE
A couple weeks ago I attended the Fashion 500 Award Party hosted by the Block Association. I decided to wear this super cute mauve/purple 70s inspired wrap dress I thrifted a few months ago. I've been waiting for a reason to wear it and this was the perfect event. I don't normally wear mid-length dresses but thought that I should take the plunge and do something different since my normal Guyanese Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17850582041611812862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107656.post-15668629734990181322015-04-29T14:05:00.002-04:002016-03-27T00:17:46.926-04:00SUPER NEUTRAL
I'm a big lover of contrast even when I go neutral. I beliiieeeve in contrast, even in the simplest of outfits.
This look is something I'd wear to run errands. A comfy grey sweater, light blue jeans, wedge lace ups and the brown Shivon Clutch for when I don't have much to carry is great for me in the Spring time. Even though this entire look is full of neutral colours my bag still Guyanese Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17850582041611812862noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107656.post-63427953665409223772015-01-27T05:07:00.003-05:002015-12-28T23:40:42.806-05:0013 Things To Do When You're Snowed InAs the entire country knows by now, the East Coast is being pummeled by #SNOWPOCALYPSE2015. It's a white, blustery, windy, frigid, blasted mess out there. New Yorkers are stranded all over the place because Mayor DeBlasio closed the subways & put an 11pm curfew on drivers so that the streets can be plowed. People sleeping at work &/or huddled up inside bodegas. Others are buying enough Guyanese Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17850582041611812862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107656.post-41259144107725800542014-11-28T03:55:00.002-05:002015-12-28T23:40:42.839-05:00Beautiful Fun NYCInspiredbyBeatriceClay.comDo you want to live a more fun and fulfilling life? Are you struggling with figuring who you truly are? Then the Beautiful Fun workshop hosted by Christa Myers of InspiredbyBeatriceClay.com is for you. Christa, an artist and truly inspirational woman wants to help you on the journey to find and embrace who you are and what you are really meant to do with your life. Guyanese Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17850582041611812862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107656.post-37501508270212847232014-09-25T02:21:00.002-04:002015-12-28T23:40:42.876-05:00#NYTough Comedy ShowcaseFrom left: Michael Che, Sherrie Shephard, Michelle Buteau, Marlon WayansOn Tuesday September 23rd I had the pleasure of attending Procter and Gamble's #NYTough Comedy Showcase hosted by comedy legend Marlon Wayans. This event was all about sharing how tough New Yorkers are, sharing stories and how that resonates with the great P & G products that make our lives easier while Guyanese Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17850582041611812862noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107656.post-18546564838180324542014-09-17T02:19:00.002-04:002016-03-27T00:20:13.369-04:00#NYFW - Snowman New York Fashion Show
On Wednesday September 10th 2014 I attended the showcase for the Snowman New York Fall 2014 "42" and Spring 2015 "Action" collections. I thought it was going to be your run of the mill runway show in a bar, hotel or lounge but instead it was more of an intimate exhibition in a Korea Town loft space for buyers and press.
I was surprised to see colourful, stylish coats and Guyanese Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17850582041611812862noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107656.post-54437791197179293762014-08-28T10:20:00.002-04:002016-03-27T00:34:46.208-04:00
Claudia aka Jewelz of Unusual Star Jewelry
Claudia aka Jewelz has done it again with her Summer 2014 Trunk Show. I was the photographer for the night and as usual she had a great turn out full of supportive friends and clients. This time it was held at The Hills Lounge at 4703 Church Ave Brooklyn, NY.
If you don't know about Jewelz and her gorgeous handmade leather jewelry check out her EtsyGuyanese Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17850582041611812862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107656.post-77842086456195285872014-08-25T10:00:00.002-04:002016-02-09T00:57:43.523-05:00What I Wore: Caribbean Blogger Meetup Summer 2014
For this meetup at Central Park I wanted to be neutral and since I have an obsession for oxfords right now I just HAD to wear these Franco Sarto ones. I'm not sure when my neutral/oxford craze is going to be over but I'm gonna ride this one till the wheels fall off. I'm also feeling button downs. I had to carry two bags because I took two sets of fabric for me and one extra person to sitGuyanese Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17850582041611812862noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107656.post-3270669938499665082014-08-23T22:42:00.003-04:002015-12-28T23:40:42.963-05:00Caribbean Blogger Meetup Summer 2014When I attended Blogging While Brown NYC 2014 I met some fellow Caribbean bloggers so I had the idea to reach out to them as well as some more out and have ourselves a little meetup. Last Saturday myself along with Molina, Alysia, Adanna, and Kerry-Ann met up at Central Park for de shindig. It was nice havin' a gaff with the Caribbean ladies. We all blog about different things like parentingGuyanese Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17850582041611812862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107656.post-45762667104803323392014-08-06T09:51:00.002-04:002015-12-28T23:40:43.008-05:00I WAS ON THE NEWS!!! & Fabric Haul: VideoIt's been a long time since I've talked about my handbag biz Moruka Designs. So here's an update video. Enjoy! :-)Guyanese Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17850582041611812862noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107656.post-73423622438769567162014-08-04T07:00:00.002-04:002015-12-28T23:40:43.039-05:00Weekend Recap: Brunch, New Friend & Fatman ScoopTO NEW FRIENDS!From left: Aleah, Tania, Claudia, Me(& my big face)(everybody's skin looks flawless!)This past Saturday I was out to brunch with my two friends Claudia & Aleah at Harlem Tavern. We were out to meet a new friend, Tania.Harlem Tavern2153 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NYWhile Claudia, Aleah & I were waiting for Tania to arrive we met DJ Fatman Scoop. He got Guyanese Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17850582041611812862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107656.post-5101671224778632172014-07-21T11:06:00.003-04:002015-12-28T23:40:43.071-05:00Eric Garner: "I Can't Breathe"This morning as soon as I woke up I wrote this status on Facebook: "I actually watched Eric Garner die last night. I read about it and saw the video circulating but I couldn't bare to watch it. I finally did last night and I had the worst sleep. I barely slept. It was as horrible as everyone described. I couldn't believe he died like that. He said "I can't breathe" about 3 times and those Guyanese Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17850582041611812862noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107656.post-41163198454996284452014-07-18T05:13:00.002-04:002016-03-27T00:21:54.565-04:00Palazzo Pants
If you follow me on instagram maybe you saw that I was attempting to sew some palazzo pants with a matching bandeau top last weekend.
The fabric I used was a colourful blue and pink stretch lycra that I've had for about three years. I finally found the courage to sew something with it. I kinda suck at sewing clothes as my specialty is handbags but I'm giving this a valiant effort. I haveGuyanese Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17850582041611812862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107656.post-90355291803599492122014-07-16T12:22:00.002-04:002015-12-28T23:40:43.107-05:00GIVEAWAY!!! WIN $200 PAYPAL CASH!!!Hey folks! So I have this giveaway going on with 14 more of my blogger boos. There's $210 in PayPal cash up for grabs. Just enter below to win. I mean, who couldn't use $210(see? there's even a lil bonus $10 in there) right now? Think about your phone, cable, cute new outfits, back to school stuff, feeding your product junkie habit..... This can make that possible, you feel me?The Guyanese Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17850582041611812862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107656.post-1582379223843540492014-07-14T02:43:00.002-04:002015-12-28T23:40:43.139-05:00Blogging While Brown - Faith In Mobility Video ProjectWhile I was at Blogging While Brown I had the pleasure of participating in the Faith In Mobility video project by Eva Greene Wilson aka Soca Mom & AT&T. I wasn't expecting the question she asked and it tied in perfectly with the Faith In Mobility discussion later that day. She asked me how I used technology to find faith and inspiration. It made me think harder about how important social Guyanese Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17850582041611812862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107656.post-26703813165280111432014-07-11T13:05:00.003-04:002015-12-28T23:40:43.161-05:00Pretty In Pastels & Petite JeansHair: blown out braid outTop: MandeeJeans: Joyce LeslieBag: Moruka Designs HandbagsShoes: some store from like 10 years ago(I'm feeling old)Since buying these fabulous jeans from Joyce Leslie I've been dying to show them off on here. I'm a petite woman and buying jeans is a nightmare because I almost always have to cut and hem them. I may even have to make them skinny again after cutting. When I Guyanese Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17850582041611812862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107656.post-78850107443410625472014-07-09T14:46:00.002-04:002016-03-26T23:52:24.574-04:00Natural Hair At The Beach
Monday I decided to hit the beach with a friend for my annual tan and had my first experience with my hair a the beach at almost waist length. I want to show you guys the transformation(plus I wanted to share my beach shenanigans).
There's this thing about black women not wanting their hair to get wet at the beach or pool. I wasn't trying to get my hair wet. I wanted to play in the water butGuyanese Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17850582041611812862noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107656.post-63335307521057106942014-07-08T05:20:00.002-04:002015-12-28T23:40:43.199-05:00RECAP: Blogging While Brown 2014 - NYCFriday June 27th & 28th marked the 7th annual Blogging While Brown Conference which was founded by the awesome Gina McCauley. It took place at the Schomberg Center for African American Research in Harlem, NYC. This was my first time attending(after a couple of failed attempts). It was a two day conference with a pre-conference session from about 8am to 3pm on Friday. The conference started atGuyanese Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17850582041611812862noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107656.post-66532565292726442262014-05-01T04:57:00.002-04:002016-03-27T00:22:50.365-04:00I Shot: Sew Stylish Rhea
Rhea of SewStylishRhea.blogspot.com
Remember that giveaway I did a few weeks ago? Well Rhea was the winner and we met up in Manhattan on Easter Monday for her shoot.
She has her own fashion blog over at SewStylishRhea.blogspot.com, is a seamstress, and is starting her own clothing line soon. I did this in an effort to improve my photography skills and a great perk is that I connected Guyanese Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17850582041611812862noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107656.post-27719076368510014132014-04-23T09:00:00.002-04:002016-03-27T00:25:24.304-04:00Day In My Life: Photoshoot & New Shoes
Me & my fro shadow
Today I've decided to put aside the tripod, concealer
& blush & invite you all into a day in my life.
Hopefully I'll be able to do more of these.
Oh & this post is VERY pic heavy.
Well............... Spring Break 2014 has finally come to an end but on Easter Monday I started my day off pretty cool. I got up, showered, had no Guyanese Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17850582041611812862noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107656.post-78449273113980754382014-04-21T10:00:00.002-04:002015-12-28T23:40:43.403-05:00Recap: Aldo A-List Party with Roni SimpsonRoni Simpson & MeLast Friday night I kicked off the Easter weekend at Roni Simpson's Aldo A-List Party at the 5th Avenue Aldo in NYC. It was a networking/shopping event where she was getting to know people and encouraging us to mingle with each other, while Aldo offered 15% off all purchases. I'd say it was pretty chill with a great turn out and energy plus awesome DJs playing everything fromGuyanese Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17850582041611812862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107656.post-62683436164970241042014-04-01T03:52:00.003-04:002015-12-28T23:40:43.422-05:00WINNER WINNER! - Let Me Shoot You GiveawayOfficial Photog on site for Unusual Star Jewelry Winter 2014 TrunkshowI want to say thank you to everyone who entered my giveaway. For those who didn't win, don't fret I will be doing this again. So the big winner is Rhea Joanna!! CONGRATS! I have sent you email already. Thank you all for helping to feed my new obsession.a Rafflecopter giveawayGuyanese Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17850582041611812862noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20107656.post-6724592909508128032014-03-20T04:43:00.002-04:002015-12-28T23:40:43.464-05:00Let Me Shoot You!! Photographing Unusual Star Jewelry TrunkshowHey New York Fashion Bloggers!! I wanna take your picture!! Today is the first day of Spring & I know the Outfit Of The Day/OOTD posts are gonna come out in full force but it's so hard to get people to take those fabulous pics {#bloggerwoes #bloggerproblems}. Well that's where I come in. In an effort to perfect my photog skills & spread a lil Guyanese Sistahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17850582041611812862noreply@blogger.com27