Jessica Herrin: Founder and CEO, Stella & Dot

Background: I always wanted to be an entrepreneur. I grew up in Silicon Valley and went to Stanford. I co-founded a company out of business school called the WeddingChannel.com. Being an entrepreneur and helping other women become entrepreneurs became the dream opportunity for me. ...

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Jimmy Aponte

As part of my mission to help New York City artists to get the exposure they deserve and, need I decided to roam the street of down town NYC, Soho in particular in search of another artist to post on the blog. One of them really stood out to me.

His name is Jimmy Aponte. His art work made me feel that I've tour every neighborhood and, sights in New York City. Jimmy's art is captured through his lances and, is transitioning onto fabrics. Jimmmy Aponte's photography art capture  the city's life and, soul; from erupting water fire hydrant to the underground subway train and, NYC's most famous sky scrapers. He also make it possible to carry his vision into your pocket by transforming the art onto handkerchiefs. 

If you're visiting New York or would like to have New York be a part in your home or office  please visit our talent in soho and/or contact him from the information below.

Artist: Jimmy Aponte 

Meduim: Photography 

Location: New York  City, Soho on Prince street between Broadway & Mercer street

Contract: 646-542-9323

Website: jimmyaponte.com

Ismyrne Geffrard,

Moncler Gamme Bleu MFW F/W2014

When I think if Moncler Gamme Bleu I think of down jackets, winter, warm, and urban trend. For this year's Milan fashion week for fall/winter 2014 it surprises us with a whole new ball game. Moncler was playing cards on a golf course with Mr. Rogers. The prints creams out Mr. Rogers, diamond card and, argyle. Don't get me wrong it's a much more interest version of the senior citizen's style that can be worn very fashionably.

Ismyrne Geffrard,

Get it for less

1) Midi crop top by Less Clothing: $57.00

2) shoes by Nike"liquid gold": $140

3) sunglasses and Jane Fonda shorts by Wildfox: $179, $55

1) color block fossil sunglasses: $39.99

2) blue crystal cat eyes from fryers.com: $14.95

3) dulce Greek key print crop top from missguided.com: $27

4) acid wash shorts from loveculture.com: $27.95

5) Redherring gold metallic trainers sneakers from debenhams.com: $57.00

Every wish you had some of the things your favorite celebrity was wearing? Well if you did and are a fan of what Beyonce wears this article is for you. Get similar items from beyonce'a closet for much less.

Queen Bey was spotted on New Year's Day  in Miami with her man Jay-z and her daughter Blue Ivy Carter. Beyonce was looking fierce and stone as usual; she a wore:

Although the midi crop top and the the sneakers are sold out you can still get similar look for less.

Ismyrne Geffrard,

www.sculptfashion.com

Prada fall/winter2014

Tis the season not only for award shows but, also for stylist, buyers, editors and, A-list celebrities to strut their best and, chicest outfit onto the front roll of the biggest fashion show around the world. Milan fashion week kick off the fashion addict festivity with none other then Prada. 

For the fall/winter 2014 Prada is all about the neck, from collars to neck ties and, boas. Color blocking also made a big statement on the runway. A mixture of warm and cool tones give the audience a cozy dim light feeling. 

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Ismyrne Geffrard,

www.sculptfashion.com

A star is born

I am on my way to a photo shoot for a magazine call Amoure Creole. They picked me and a few other people to be featured on a spring issue that they are doing on afrocentric natural hair. I'm nervous, anxious, and excited at at same time. I'm more nervous because I canceled my hair appointment with the hair stylists; she wanted to add hair extensions to my hair I was okay with it until she aske  me to bring my own extensions. I just didn't feel comfortable with that deal so, I decided to do my own hair which is a "braid out". A braid out is don't by braiding my hair overnight then unbraiding when I'm ready to go out. It give my hair this curly affect that can tease, let loose or but up in bun. Braid bling my hair at night all keep my hair moisturize and healthy.

This will be my forts time doing a photo shoot where I'm the one in front of the cameras. I'm isually behind the scene getting other people ready for their photo shoots. I can't wait for what I hope to be an amazing experience and, I can't wait to share pictures and my experience with you all.

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Ismyrne Geffrard,

www.sculptfashion.com

Holiday cooking and hosting

One of the most important things for me about the holidays is seeing the joy and the happiness in people's faces when I greet them and host them at my home. I enjoy hosting and cooking for friends and family. I love watching the excitement of expression in their faces when I make them try out the common everyday comfort food with a twist.

So, for Christmas I decided to hosted a small gathering for my close friends and family by cooking some of my and their favorite food.

As my guests arrived a greeted them with a glass of red fruity sangria with a stick of holiday candy cane for a little minty kick. And strawberry covered chocolate.
The candy cane sangria is a mix of red sangria, and black berry seltzer water. The different between my sangria and everyone else is that, I put my fruits in the freezer and pour it in the guests glass as they arrive, that keep my sangria extra chill and tasty .The fruits I used consist of raspberry, and orange but, you can use and fruits you want.

CORNISH HENS:
I started of with a bacon cornish hen stuffed with sweet savory natural vegetables. I washed the petit chicks by letting them sit in lemon juice for about 5 to 10 minutes. Then I seasoned them with ground black pepper, crushed red peppers, rosemary, oregano, olive oil(under the skin for crispy affect) and all purpose adobo seasoning.

STUFFED VEGETABLES:
For the stuff veggies you can use and vegetables to your liking. I choose to use mushrooms, carrots and, onions. start about by peeling off the carrots and onions and cutting to a size the you like. wash out the mushrooms and slice them in half. Put everything into a bowl and season with ground black pepper, salt and a little pit of olive oil. Take a good portion of the mix seasoned veggies and put it them inside the hens. Us your good judgement to how much to put it; if you have left overs place them around the hens on the baking pan when ready to bake.

After stuffing the birds and place it in a baking pan take 4 strips of baking and put them in a criss cross over the chicken. Pre-heat the oven on 420 degrees and cook for about 40-55 minutes.

SMOKE TURKEY COLLARD GREENS:
For the smoke turkey greens the major ingredients you need are of course your collard greens, garlics, smoke turkey, chicken stock, and onions.
Saute 6 gloves of  garlics and, 1 1/2 of onion of your choice(purple,white,yellow) in oil until soften, add smoke turkey of your choice(neck, wings,legs,breath,thigh) then, pour in 2 cups of chicken stocks. leave under medium hear for 3 minutes then add 2 stacks of chopped collard greens(clean and, stems) removed. After you all your major ingredients in the pot  add water and, salt(a pinch) as need, crush red peppers and let it slow cook on low heat for 45 minutes to and hour. I don't really like to tell people the measurement of seasoning to put on their food because feel that to be a good cook you have be able to have a natural sense of whats best. What I mean by that is, you have to taste your food as you go along. For example if your add too much salt in greens add more water to balance it out.

PERSONALIZED BAKE MAC & CHEESE W/BACON & ONIONS:
My mini bake mac and cheese was my personal favorite dish of the evening. I surprised my guests with this yummy macaroni and cheese by adding onions, crispy low sodium bacon, lactaid milk, and four cheeses.

Start out by adding a good amount of water into a put on hight heat until the water boiled up. While the water is boiling add some salt, and oil then, pour the pasta. Let it boil for 5 to 8 minutes. Then pour in a colander let it drain.
Bring the macaroni into a bowl add four cheeses of your choice(lactaid, or vegan cheese), 1/2 diced onions, 4 chopped crispy bacon, and milk of your choice. Mix all ingredients well and place a scoop into each muffin cup. Once done pre-heat the oven to 350 and let bake of about 10 to 15 minutes.

Some people like myself are lactose  intolerance so I use Lactaid milk and, if you are vegan you can use soy milk just to give the dish that rich creamy taste.

PECAN SWEET POTATO PIE W/ ICE CREAM:
I sent my guess out with a bang with my pecan sweet potato pie. It was the star for the night. I got a couple of "can I have another one? and, "I'm gonna try that at home". The easiest and most simplest dish are alway the best.

For a 10" pre-made pie crust I purchased at the supermarket I use 4 medium size sweet potatoes, and a small bag of pecan nuts. You can use the pre-crushed pecans or whole pecans it all depends on what you like.

Place the sweet potatoes in a pot filled with water and leave it to a boil until a fork can go through it but, its better to leave it until it get really soft the softer the better. Once the potatoes are ready place them under cold water so it can be easier to peel of the the skins and be careful not to burn yourself. Put the sweet potatoes in a bowl add one egg, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1/4 cup of light corn syrup. Mix everything very well; you can use whatever you have to mix(blender, wooden spoon, ect..) pour the filling int the pre made crust then, spread the pecan pieces on top, drizzle some corn syrup over the pecans and, you're ready to bake. Pre- heat for about 345 degrees and bake for 20 minutes. I personally like prep my desserts and leave it last minute to bake because, I like to keep it fresh for the guests. During the serving of my warm sweet potato pecan pie I paired it  with a delicious cappuccino gelato ice cream.





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Ismyrne Geffrard,

www.sculptfashion.com

Shoe crush

Ever had crush on something you wear? Well this Sophia Webster sandal gave me total butterfly in my stomach, It was love at first sight. Sophia Webster shoes are fun, playful, entertaining, and inspirational. You can newer be bored wearing Sophia Webster shoes. If you're a shy person just put on a Sophia Webster shoe and it will do all the talking for you.

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Ismyrne Geffrard,

www.sculptfashion.com