Fabulous Culture Giveaway with Abiosé Massaquoi Designs

Hey!!! I'm so excited to announce this fabulous giveaway with Abiosé Massaquoi Designs (AMd) We will be giving away:

1) One Abiosé Massaquoi Designs (AMd)custom-made African print bow tie

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 2) One Ayé Shanti Turquoise Cluster Charm Bracelet!

We're calling it the Culture giveaway because we are proud of our African and Caribbean heritage and is source of inspiration to the art and designs of our brands AMd and Ayé Shanti.
To enter, email us one word that describes culture to you.

Deadline: May 11th,
Send your entries to: culture@abiosemassaquoi.com

Check out Abiosé Massaquoi Designs to check out her lovely shop!!


Blessings,

Spring/Summer 2012- Behind the Scenes Video and Photography

Yaaaay! I'm so excited to share some behind the scenes footage from the Aye' Shanti Spring/Summer 2012 Collection! We had the privilege of using a lovely location at the swanky Downtown Brooklyn hair salon, www.Solbkny.com! Inspired by my Caribbean roots and urban culture, this season’s designs are funky, colorful and sooo bright!  I’ve also created a line of bracelets and charms that are the perfect arm candy for layering with bangles.  We also had the opportunity to shoot some DIY projects for the blog, so I’m really excited about that.  In the mean time, enjoy this video and don’t forget to sign up to get updates!! Enjoy the viewing today and be prepared to shop, the LOOKBOOK is coming soon.

Here’s some behind the scenes footage from the Aye’ Shanti  Spring/Summer 2012 Lookbook photo shoot:

Check out www.ayeshanti.blogspot.com for more information, updates and diy tips! Make sure to sign up!

Aye’ Shanti: www.ayeshanti.blogspot.com   www.ayeshanti.com
Etsy: www.mangopaperscissors.etsy.com
Gmail: ayeshanti@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook/ayeshantidesigns
Twitter.com/AyeShanti
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Models: Marsha, Deniece & Shireen, Prophet Z

Videography/Editing , Behind the Scenes Photos by Spiceklyn  - www.spiceklyn.com

Photography by Allan Turner Photography : allant357@gmail.com

Makeup: Makeup by Kifana  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Make-up-by-Kifana/147130611964242
kifana_fashion.yahoo.com

Styling:  DenieceCStyles: www.deniececstyles.carbonmade.com DenieceCStyles@gmail.com
Twitter.com/DenieceCStyles

Hair Stylist: Shireen Loctician : https://www.facebook.com/shireen.loctician

Artist: Prophet Z : www.wellsharp.com , Twitter.com/Prophet_Z
Itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/officer/id467528458?i=467528608&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Location: Sol Natural Hair 95 Hanson Place 2fl Brooklyn, NY 11216 www.solbkny.com

Art Direction: Aye’ Shanti

POP of COLOR in WINTER

Yes, I watch it's a "Brad, Brad World" on Bravo and I love when he mentions "POP of Color" because I'm a believer of adding color to everything, to my food, my journals and of course my jewelry. Now that it's winter, especially here on the east coast, it's all about chunky scarves, gloves and hats. Everything is over sized and the weather can be gloomy, so for days like this, I love to accessorize with pieces that just POP.
Here are some South African traditional beaded bracelets I wore yesterday to liven up my look! The first bracelet is actually my sister's from The Brooklyn African Street Festival circa 1990. There's that little piece of string I refuse to fix, embracing all the imperfections and wearn'tear that she once wore!So, while we wait for spring and summer days to come, accentuate your daily style with some color and culture! Choose any color off the rainbow, combine, mix, match... it's your life, treat it like a music video you would like to watch everyday!  

Blessings,
Shanti