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Along the Way

You Can Be Whatever You Want to Be

A Motivational Poem You Can Be Whatever You Want To BePoet: Donna LevineThere is inside youall of the potential to be whatever you want to beall of the energy to do whatever you want to do.Imagine yourselfas you would like to be,doing what you want to do,and each day, take one steptowards your dream.And though at times it may seem toodifficult to continue,hold...

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Careers

Endurance

Tough As Nails by Lucky Anaiya featuring Balenciaga accessoriesWebster's Dictionary defines the word Endurance as: "the ability to withstand hardship or adversity; especially : the ability to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity"I have learned that in this industry Endurance is a must when holding out for what you really want. Sometimes your journey is longer than another's and it is the...

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Construction Zone

Construction Zone: The Series

Construction Zone by Lucky Anaiya featuring Azzedine Alaia shoesNo matter where you are on your Fashion Freeway there comes a time when you have to start from scratch. I am learning this all too well as a recent graduate. Travelers, this past week I hit a MAJOR rough patch after what I would say was an overflow of opportunity. So for the time...

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Find Me Featured

The past 10 days have been very busy for me in the world of the fashion net. I have been featured on two websites that I am very much a fan of, Essence.com and Fashion Club.My first feature on Essence.com was for their Street Style segment. While attending a natural hair event in Los Angeles at Wishire Beauty I was asked if they...

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Thrive LA : Welcome to my Internship

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Secret Truths You Don't Learn in Fashion School

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