FNO Recap: Night at Nettle & Moss

Hi guys! As we all know the annual Fashion's Night Out (FNO) event was held on Thursday September 6, 2012 and if you're a shopaholic like myself, you would have been out trying to find the best deals and steals that many stores had to offer for the night, but for FNO Exotic You spent the entire night at Nettle & Moss, Why? because we were invited by the lovely Aisha Morgan, manager of the boutique, to partake in the fantastic Carol's Daughter launch event at the store, where not only were all Carol's Daughter products 10% off for the night, but patrons at the event had a chance to meet and interact with the wonderful and gorgeous power house behind the brand Miss Lisa Price.

Miss Lisa Price herself

The event was awesome and well organized, patrons were able to freely browse and ask questions on the wide variety of local and imported products and brands that are retailed at Nettle & Moss ,while sipping on Appleton cocktails and munching on yummy hors d'oeuvres; some of the other hair and skincare brands which were on sale included Naniki Naturals, Blended Beauty, Kumea's Hair Perspective, and Nubian Heritage. It was great to be around persons who spoke and  understood the 'hair lingo' such as co-washing, BC (Big Chop), transitioning, pre poo, and other hair related jargon and also get hair care advice from Lisa herself as well as hairstylist Vonessa from Vonessa's Salon & Spa.

The highlight of the night for me was actually having a chance to hear Miss Lisa Price share her story of how her brand, Carol's Daughter, progressed over the years. Lisa started the brand as a simple hobby of making home made skincare products, and under the suggestion of her mother Carol, she began selling these products at local church fairs where they instantly became a hit; the business then progressed to where she made and distributed her products from her tiny apartment in New York and for six years she continued her passion until it blossomed into the brand we know today. For me, this is a remarkable feat and a very humbling and inspiring story of how a woman has defied all odds and brought herself to the top through sheer will, determination and wisdom and it should serve as an inspiration to all female entrepreneurs as well.

Kudos and thanks to Aisha for finally bringing the Carol's Daughter line to Jamaica and congrats on being the only distributor/retailer of the brand within the Caribbean!

Now enough talking, here are a few pictures from the event

Our invite

Helping ourselves to the food

Shopaholics doing what they do best...SHOPPING!

The women behind the event

Lisa Price and Vonessa form Vonessa's Salon & Spa doing a live demo with Carol's Daughter products

Other brands sold at Nettle & Moss

A few of Carol's Daughter skincare products

My friend Krystle and I

Aisha Morgan, owner of Nettle & Moss, and myself

DJ on duty

Photo credit: SKKAN Media

Hope to had fun at this year's FNO!!
Until the next one....
Debbie

Ital Livity Expo

Hey Friends!! The Ital Livity Expo held on March 31, 2012 at the Twelve Tribes of Israel Headquarters (TTI HQ) in the Liguanea area was a must see event and I'm glad that I attended. Here's the ad

Gleaner Ad

The event was aimed at funding the Jamaican Rastafarian Development Community Elementary School in Shashamene, Ethiopia and it was only JMD$200 entry fee... I say that was money well spent! :).  There was so much to see and do and exhibitors ranged from jewelry, clothing & handbag designers and retailers; natural/ital food restaurateurs and natural juices were made right on spot!!; hairstylists; home decor items; books; there was also blood pressure, HIV and glucose testing and so much more!! It was great to see how they incorporated so many great things at the venue. The most interesting of all, IMO was the HUMONGOUS variety of natural and locally made beauty and hair products that were on display. Here are a couple pics of the event

Event Banner

Lockology, Summer Day Naturals & Pickneys Products

Naniki Jewelry

Irie Handbags

I unfortunately didn't do any shopping but I did purchase a Strawberry Banana Smoothie made by Live!Juice Bar;  it was yummy and refreshing and best of all ALL NATURAL!! she had wheat grass shots, fruit and vegetable juice blends and judging from how great my smoothie tasted, I'm sure everything else would have tasted fantastic as well, take a look at her booth.

I went with my boyfriend, and he really loved it, here's what he purchased

The event was very well organised, and it was a pleasure to be there; being at the event even inspired me to change my diet and eating habits, which have not been too good lately, and adapt a more healthier 'livity', seeing so many great food/health options that are available in Jamaica, makes it so much easier.

So until my next post have a great day everyone!!
Debbie

PSA: Beautiful Earth Natural Hair Haven

Hello Ladies!!

What will you be doing this weekend? Well I have a suggestion for you. I was doing some browsing over the internet and I happened to come across a really cool event that will be taking place this Saturday, March 31, 2012 and it's called The Beautiful Earth Natural Hair Haven Fashion & Mingle. Take a look at the event details below...

Beautiful Hair Haven, is actually a salon that specializes in natural hair care and styling, so whether you have locks, a TWA (Teeny Weenie Afro),  or you just need a fly hair-do check 'em out!! They also manufacture their own line of natural hair care and skincare products so no harsh chemicals, dyes, parabens and all those other things that may not be good for you are included in their products. Take a look at their website here for more info.

So even if you don't have natural hair, there will be jewelry, head pieces, and of course natural Beautiful Hair Haven skin and hair care products for you to indulge in.

Unfortunately I won't be going, but if any of you do end up going please let us know how it went!!

Until my next post friends
Debbie