OUR LEGACY – 36th Annual Harry Jerome Awards, 2018

Hello Beautiful People!

The Black Business and Professional Association (BBPA), held the 36th Annual Harry Jerome Awards on Saturday, April 28th, 2018.  It was an evening of black excellence and a celebration of our rich legacy.  I am always pleased to support this important gala, it makes a positive impact in the black community.

 

Vanessa Ferguson Kellman at the 36th Annual Harry Jerome Awards – April 28, 2018

 

Kelvin and Vanessa Kellman at the 36th Annual Harry Jerome Awards – April 28th, 2018

I was thrilled for the 12 recipients who received The Harry Jerome Awards in the respective areas: Academic, Arts, Athletics, Business, Community Service, Diversity, Entertainment, Health Service, Leadership, Lifetime Achievement, Media and the President’s Award.

Kelvin and I supported, saluted and celebrated our friend, Immediate Past President of the BBPA, Pauline Christian, the recipient of the 2018 President’s Award.

Vanessa Ferguson Kellman, Pauline Christian, recipient of the 2018 Harry Jerome President’s Award and Kelvin Kellman – at the 36th Annual Harry Jerome Awards, April 28, 2018

It was a pleasure having an important and relevant exchange with the Member of Parliament for Whitby, ON, Celina Caesar-Chavannes, regarding the balance of success, and at times “It’s ok to not be ok!” (#itsoktonotbeok), We all need a quick minute to recalibrate – I know you will agree.

Member of Parliament for Whitby,ON, Celina Caesar-Chavannes, Vanessa Ferguson and Kelvin Kellman – at the 36th Annual Harry Jerome Award ,  April 28th, 2018

 

Kelvin Kellman, Erol Lee, Founder of “We Care Concerts”  – and the 2013 Harry Jerome Awards recipient for the Arts and Vanessa Ferguson Kellman  – at the 36th Annual Harry Jerome Awards, April 28th, 2018

 

Kelvin Kellman and Vanessa Ferguson Kellman enjoying the electrifying performances –  at the 36th Annual Harry Jerome Awards, April 28th, 2018

 

Kelvin Kellman and Vanessa Ferguson Kellman  – at the 36th Annual Harry Jerome Awards – April 28th, 2018

There you have it Beautiful People!  The scoop on the coming together of a resilient, courageous, intelligent and talented group of people, who have served their communities.  I am reminded “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” ~Mohammed Ali~

As always, thank you ever so much for stopping by the blog!  Your love and support is appreciated.  xox

Vanessa Ferguson Kellman, MBA, BSc – is President & Founder of Studio 67 Makeup Artistry

Vanessa Ferguson Kellman  – is a MAC Cosmetics Pro Member

Noteworthy mention – The antique jewelry I am wearing is from Antiques on Queen –  Kendra Simmons.

Makeup Products :

Lipstick:  Heroine (MAC)

Foundation:   (Jordanne Cosmetics Palette)

Concealer:  NW45 (MAC)

Concealer:   (Camourlage Palette – Coastal Scents)

Loose Powder:  FIT Me! Loose finishing powder 40 (Maybelline)

Pressed Powder NC45 (MAC)

Banana Powder (Ben Nye)

Lashes (Quo – elegance)

Eyeshadow (Sephora palette)

Cheek Blush (MAC – Love Joy)

Highlighter: (COVERGIRL Vitalist Healthy Glow – sunkissed)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canada’s Black Community Coming Together

Hello Beautiful People!

My husband and I had the pleasure of being Presenters at the first Black ‘Fruits’ Embrace S.T.E.M for Change – A Black History Business Affair 365, in conjunction with the Educational Foundation for Children’s Care Canada, under the leadership of the President, Pauline Christian. This extraordinary event was held on Sunday, March 18, 2018, where an intellectual explosion of ideas amongst the Black Business Entrepreneurs who gathered at the expo.  The primary focus of this event was (1) Black History as it relates to S.T.E.M and (2) Restoration of the Black economy (Pauline Christian).

The afternoon was energetic, insightful, empowering and inspirational as the Black Business Community  set the manifesto on how to “develop strategic, sustainable and  viable measures and priorities that will create economic pathway for Blacks, especially our youth to thrive and prosper,”  (Pauline Christian).

 

 

Vanessa Ferguson Kellman, Black Entrepreneur & Presenter with Pauline Christian, President of Educational Foundation for Children’s Care Canada

 

Vanessa Ferguson Kellman, Black Entrepreneur & Presenter with Keynote Speaker, Almas Jiwani, President, United Nations Women Canada National Committee and CEO of Frontier

 

Vanessa Ferguson Kellman with Kelvin Kellman, Black Entrepreneurs, and  Presenters at the first Black ‘Fruits’ Embrace S.T.E.M for Change – A Black History Affair 365

 

Kelvin Kellman, Owner & CEO of Kelvin Kellman Developments, Presenting at the Black ‘Fruits’ Embrace S.T.E.M for Change – A Black History Business Affair 365

 

Dr. Daviceto Swaby, SDA, Apple Creek – Cutting the ceremonial ribbon for the first Black “Fruits’ Embrace S.T.E.M for Change – A Black History Business Affair 365

There you have it Beautiful People! The Black ‘Fruits’ Embrace S.T.E.M for Change – A Black History Business Affair 365 in conjunction with the Educational Foundation for Children’s Care Canada.

Thank you ever so much for stopping by the blog! I appreciate you dearly.  Now, go on and be empowered, and make a change.

Vanessa Ferguson Kellman, MBA, BSc. is President and Founder of Studio 67 Makeup Artistry and The Etiquette Institute

Vanessa is a MAC Cosmetics Pro Member

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Perfect Glow

Hello Beautiful People!

Yes, I do love makeup!  Yes, I do enjoy making people look and feel beautiful. I am a MAC Cosmetics Pro Member, this is an absolutely high end cosmetics brand; however,  recently I have been browsing around and purchasing some drugstore cosmetics for my makeup bag.

I will be doing a few beauty posts on my recent drugstore hauls, starting with two CoverGirl Vitalist Healthy Glow Highlighters named sunkissed  04 and sundown 05.

 

CoverGirl Vitalist Healthy Glow Highlighter – Sunkissed 04

 

 

CoverGirl CoverGirl Vitalist Healthy Glow Highlighter – Sundown 05

 

 

CoverGirl Swatches – Sunkissed 04 & Sundown 05

 

The CoverGirl Vitalist Healthy Glow Highlighters have a smooth, silky doughy consistency. The two highlighters  I’ve purchased are sunkissed  04 and sundown 05; they are both gorgeous on dark skinned tones.  The sunkissed 04 highlighter is a peachie/bronze colour, which gives an attractive warm glow to the face; sundown 05, is  darker, it is a metallic/rose colour, which gives your face an amazing shimmer.  I used my MAC 191 foundation brush to apply the highlighters after my foundation was set, I placed the products on my cheek bones, my nose bridge, my forehead and my chin.

I  am pleased with the results and would likely use these highlighters again! I would definitely recommend these highlighters, it will give you a “beat face” and an illuminating fresh glow.

 

Vanessa wearing CoverGirl Vitalist Healthy Glow Highlighter – SUNKISSED 04

Vanessa wearing CoverGirl Vitalist Healthy Glow Highlighter – SUNKISSED 04

Vanessa wearing CoverGirl Vitalist Healthy Glow Highlighter – SUNKISSED 04

Vanessa wearing CoverGirl Vitalist Healthy Glow Highlighter – SUNDOWN 05

Vanessa wearing CoverGirl Vitalist Healthy Glow Highlighter – SUNDOWN 05

Vanessa wearing CoverGirl Vitalist Healthy Glow Highlighter – SUNDOWN 05

There you have it Beautiful People! CoverGirl Vitalist Healthy Glow Highlighters in sunkissed 04 and sundown 05.

Thank you for your support throughout 2017, I salute and celebrate you for your love and for following my blog.  I also want to wish you a happy, safe and healthy 2018, that will exceed all of your expectations.

Vanessa Ferguson Kellman, MBA, BSc.  is President and Founder of Studio 67 Makeup Artistry

Vanessa is a MAC Cosmetics Pro Member

 

 

My 2 Summer Favs (Lipsticks in Nude & Bold)

Hello Beautiful People!

My two summer loves – MAC Lipsticks in Blankety and Ruby Woo, they are two fabulous lipsticks.  I went from a nude fresh clean look to a bright bold look and they were so fun.

MAC Lipstick Blankety – Nude, Soft-pink, beige (Amplified Crème)

MAC Lipstick Ruby W00 – Bright blue red lipstick, (Retro matte)

Here’s how I created the perfect lips with these two stunning neutral and bold lipsticks.

1.  I exfoliated my lips (I used a toothbrush to do the job!).
2. I used the MAC Prep + Prime, which really prepared my lips for a smooth flawless application.
3. I lined my lips using MAC Cherry lip liner with the MAC Ruby Woo lipstick, and MAC Cork lip liner to compliment my  MAC Lipstick Blankety.

Vanessa wearing MAC Lipstick – Blankety

Vanessa wearing MAC Lipstick – Ruby Woo

There you have it “Beautiful People!” Hope you’ve had a beautiful and fun-filled summer.  Send me a message and tell me about your two favourite summer lipsticks.

As always, thank you for supporting my blog!

Vanessa is a Makeup Artist & Etiquette Consultant

Vanessa received her Make up Artist training at the School of Professional Makeup – Toronto, ON

Vanessa is a MAC Cosmetics Pro Member

 

 

 

Thank You & Happy New Year!

Hello Beautiful People!
There are only a few hours left before we say farewell to 2014! I want to thank you all for your support, encouragement and for stopping in to read the beauty and etiquette tips from my blog white SAND & YELLOW diamond. It has been an amazing journey since I started my blog one year ago this month; my husband Kelvin encouraged me to begin blogging my work and I am thrilled I took his advice.  Blogging is not only enjoyable but it renders a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment to be a positive conduit lecturing on and celebrating the art of beauty and self confidence.

Thank you WordPress for providing the forum and for the support you give to us bloggers to express our creative thoughts and images. Kelvin has been very instrumental in lending his editing skills and his noteworthy, honest critiques of my materials – I am grateful he is my biggest fan. Last but not least, Pochina has been the top active commenter on the blog; she’s a beautiful, free spirit, and so full of positive, optimistic energy.

I am looking forward to a fantastic and exciting 2015! How about you? Until we touch base again, I want to wish you and your family an amazing New Year filled with success, good health and peace.
Love you Beautiful People!

xox

Stillness & quietude…..

A moment of solitude

About me

About me.

A Sunrise – Grand Bahama Island, The Bahamas

It’s 6:45 am, I am on the secluded Taino Beach on the island of Grand Bahama. It is a breathtaking scene of calm ocean, white sand, seashells, driftwood and seagulls. I am here waiting on one thing…..the sunrise! Behold, a morning sunrise on Taino Beach, Grand Bahama, The Bahamas.

Epic sunrise captured on Taino Beach, Grand Bahama, The Bahamas

Epic sunrise captured on Taino Beach,Grand Bahama, The Bahamas.

MAC’s Holiday Makeup Offers

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This week, check out MAC’s “Top-Rated Holiday Temptations“…

A diamond in the rough!

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