When I got the invitation for the So Excessive Holiday Sip and Shop last week I was overjoyed. I was happy because Keena is cool people, her accessories are off the chain and I’m a total fan of the show Love & Hip Hop and couldn’t wait to just attend and mingle. But then I got a little under the weather and couldn’t make it, but I wanted to share photos from the event that were sent over.

Before I knew I couldn’t attend I had actually planned what I was going to wear and called up my bestie and we dished on what we’d wear to the event and finalized the details to attend on December 8th. As the day approached we were ready and armed with our cutest shoes but unfortunately the party had to go on without us. It looks like a fun time was had by all. I won’t miss it the next time! I promise you.

Photo Credit: Todd Dechalus

If you love reality tv you probably already know Emily B is from the hit VH1 show Love & Hip Hop. Currently in its 2nd season, it premiered with a BANG! And if you love accessories you know that we’ve already introduced you to Keena Williams the owner of So Excessive. Don’t miss the Holiday Sip & Shop Event on December 8th in New Jersey. Space is Limited and Tickets are only $25!

Click here to Purchase Tickets while they last!

19 local candidates competed for 2012 title

New York, N.Y. – On November 5, 2011 at the Harlem Stage, at Aaron Davis Hall, the 2012 Miss Black New Jersey and Miss Black New York were crowned.  19 candidates from within the Tri-State area competed for the 2012 title and $2,500 towards their college or graduate tuition. Alicia Banks from Newark, New Jersey is the 2012 Miss Black New Jersey titleholder who attends Georgian Court University and studies dance. Selena Watkins from Yonkers, New York is the 2012 Miss Black New York titleholder who attended Rutgers University as a dance major. Also crowned that evening was Miss Black New Jersey Talented Teen 2012 Elyse Pettaway hailing from Roselle, New Jersey. “It has been an honor over the past 3 years to serve the states of NY and NJ,” says Ijeoma Obilo, Miss Black New York & Miss Black New Jersey State Director. “Most of all it has been a privilege to award these outstanding young women with the opportunity to engage in community service, positive public appearances, network development, motivational workshops, and the chance to be a positive representative for women of color in their respective states.” This year’s panel of judges consisted of Karen Mitchell, CEO and Owner of True Indian Hair, TV Personality and CEO of Pretty Hot Chick Magazine Alicia Marie Rivers, Fashion & Market Editor Janelle Grimmond, and Black Enterprise Contributor and Blogger, Anslem Samuel. 1st Runner Up for the 2012 Miss Black New Jersey title was Christen Angel Mobley, and Victoria Lowe was the 1^st Runner Up for Miss Black New York 2012. Additional title-holders include Miss Photogenic 2012 Kellee Blades (Miss Photogenic 2012), Christen Angel Mobley (Miss Congeniality 2012), and Chanise Smith (Spirit Award 2012).

About Miss Black New Jersey USA The Miss Black New Jersey USA Pageant is an affiliate of the Miss Black USA Pageant and Scholarship Foundation, Inc. A non-profit corporation recognized under the 501(c)3 Code of Internal Revenue Service. The Miss Black USA Pageant celebrates scholastic achievement and believes that education is the key to lifelong success and empowerment. www.missblacknewjersey.org

About Miss Black New York USA The Miss Black New York USA Pageant is an affiliate of the Miss Black USA Pageant and Scholarship Foundation, Inc. A non-profit corporation, recognized under the 501(c)3 Code of Internal Revenue Service. The Miss Black USA Pageant celebrates scholastic achievement and believes that education is the key to lifelong success and empowerment.www.missblacknewyork.org

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New York, N.Y. - On November 5, 2011 at the Harlem Stage, at Aaron Davis Hall, the 2012 Miss Black New Jersey and Miss Black New York will be crowned.  Hosted by multi-talented and R&B songstress Olivia, and sponsored by True Indian Hair and K.O.S. Productions, the event will showcase 19 stellar candidates from within the Tri-State area all-vying for the crown.

The winners of Miss Black New York 2012 and Miss Black New Jersey 2012 will each receive the official state crown and sash, and $2,500 towards their college or graduate tuition.

“It has been an honor over the past 3 years to serve the states of NY and NJ,” says Ijeoma Obilo, Miss Black New York & Miss Black New Jersey State Director. “Most of all it has been a privilege to award these outstanding young women with the opportunity to engage in community service, positive public appearances, network development, motivational workshops, and the chance to be a positive representative for women of color in their respective states.”

Additionally, each winner will receive round-trip airfare to the National Pageant where they will compete for the grand prize of $20,000 in scholarship money.

This year’s panel of judges will consist of Karen Mitchell, CEO and Owner of True Indian Hair, TV Personality and CEO of Pretty Hot Chick Magazine Alicia Marie Rivers, Fashion & Market Editor Janell Grimmond, and Black Enterprise Contributor and Blogger, Anslem Samuel.

Event  Details:

Who: The 2012 Miss Black New York USA & Miss Black New Jersey USA Scholarship Pageant

Where: Harlem Stage at Aaron Davis Hall

150 Convent Avenue at West 135^th Street

New York, NY 10031

When: Saturday, November 5, 2011

Press Check-in – 5:30 PM

Doors open – 6:00 PM

Showtime – 7:00 PM

Tickets for this year’s pageant are $30 and are available for purchase online at www.missblacknewjersey.org and www.missblacknewyork.org, or by calling the box office directly at (212) 281-9240.  Please inquire for any available discount codes.  No tickets will be mailed.  All tickets will be at “will call”.

About Miss Black New Jersey USA

The Miss Black New Jersey USA Pageant is an affiliate of the Miss Black USA Pageant and Scholarship Foundation, Inc. A non-profit corporation, recognized under the 501(c)3 Code of Internal Revenue Service. The Miss Black USA Pageant celebrates scholastic achievement and believes that education is the key to lifelong success and empowerment. 
 www.missblacknewjersey.org

About Miss Black New York USA

The Miss Black New York USA Pageant is an affiliate of the Miss Black USA Pageant and Scholarship Foundation, Inc. A non-profit corporation, recognized under the 501(c)3 Code of Internal Revenue Service. The Miss Black USA Pageant celebrates scholastic achievement and believes that education is the key to lifelong success and empowerment. www.missblacknewyork.org

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On Saturday, September 24th, Loveys Accessories Boutique (owned by Tionna Smalls) located in the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant had their first ever Shop & Sip hosted by Celebrity Stylist Misa Hylton. Misa talked to the shoppers about her journey going from an intern at Def Jam Records to starting her own styling company, Chyna Doll Enterprises in 1995. She also brought in samples from her new plus size line, Madison Star. TV Personalities Meeka Claxton (Basketball Wives) and Somaya Reece (Vh1’s Love & Hip Hop) came through to “hollywood blvd” to show Misa and Tionna Smalls some love. Also, Zuri Mcdaniels (wife of DMC of Run DMC).

*Note to self: Be there next time!

Visit Loveys Accessories Boutique at: 377 Marcus Garvey Boulevard, Brooklyn, New York

Visit the Website at: www.ShopLoveys.com

Follow them on Twitter at: @ShopLoveys

Follow Boss Tionna on Twitter at: @TionnaSmalls