realization ...

"Sometimes it gets hard,

being in this game alone,

trying to work towards something great,

then it`s like - but wait,

here I am all alone trying to get things done,

but then I realize - i`m all alone."

" Striving for the top,

with no one beside me to help in the journey,

I appreciate that help from Him,

because he can take me places no one can,

but then I still remember,

I can`t do this all alone."

"Fear will hold you back from moving forward,

like a bad habit - something i`ve got to break"



Legacy to last a lifetime ...

It`s not until someone is gone that you know the true impact that they have on your life. I`ve come to realize that no matter how much you may not think that you are close to someone, they still leave an impression on your heart, your soul, and your life. Of recent events, I lost my grandmother. When I first found out it didn`t move me like most thought it should have. I was saddened of course of the loss, but I never really had time to spend with her because - like the rest of my family - she lived out of state. So there wasn`t that emotional connection to her that I have with those family members that I am much closer to. However, I still have those few memories and moments I shared with her that I cherish.

Of all things that make it easier to deal with this loss is that she was a TRUE image of what a woman of God should look like. Which in the end, leaves me rested assure that she has gone to be with the Lord. I am happy because she no longer has to deal with the worries of this world, and she can rest peacefully in Heaven. The common denominator that everyone could say about her. Most times that i`ve gone to funerals, they have NEVER been like this one. Everyone was filled with praise and rejoice because we all knew she made it over. A place where mostly all people strive to be, one of them being me.

She has been an inspiration to me more then I even knew. All I want to do is continue the legacy she has started by continuing to plant the word of God in peoples lives, but most importantly my kids (when I have them lol) The most important thing in my life is to Keep God in everything I do. Because with out him anything I do won`t mean anything if I can`t bring glory to his name. I know that any success I gain is because of him, and NOBODY else! I will miss her, but I thank God for her ... and teaching my mom the word - which she is now passing down to me.

"Live that you might leave lasting impressions on hearts|souls|lives"

R.I.P Grandma | Inez Z. Jones <3

until next time ...

Keep it beautiful!

Keep it fashionable!

The grind still continues :))

Grand Theift Audio

Release Date: 11.30.10

http://www.mediafire.com/?2de86d9sg1u8iux

 

1. Grand Theft Audio

2. Runaway

3. Tell Me What You Want

4. Light Up

5. The Message

6. Toot It & Boot It

7. Unthinkable

8. BMS (Blowing Money Slow)

9. I Don`t Think You Know

10. Plenty Money w M16 & Celphi

Personal Review;

A lot of times I always hate the fact that the songs I am feeling the most are the shortest. Aside from that I absolutely love the fact that he took it back with some 'Old school beats, with a new school twist' =]. Mase feat total; Tell me what you want, and (the at the time) Puff Daddy feat Mase; Can`t nobody hold me down (which originally originated from Grandmaster Flash - The Message) It shows that he is willing to pay homage to those before him (whether it be intentionally or unintentionally) However, he still kept it current by rapping some smooth lines over songs that we as the NOW generation would recognize. I enjoyed most songs, but there were some I would skip over. The overall mixtape I feel appeals to the R&B lovers (ex; Unthinkable), those who are looking for a nice flow over a tight beat (Runaway), and those looking for a message deeper then just the usual F**k a bi**h (ex; Light up). I can respect the mixtape, something I would say everyone should download.

Check this MIXtape --- Prelude to the ALBUM

• Audio Push ; The Intermission
• Chris Brown ; In My Zone 2
• Trey Songz ; #Lemmeholddatbeat



Now a days a lot of artists are doing their thang. They come out with albums, have tours, promotional trips, and of most recent crazes mixtapes. Most times you only seen rappers having their mixtapes. Not many R&B artists was in on that game. However, mixtapes are becoming a must if your an artist, I feel. It gives the fans something to have in between time until another album comes around. Which I think is a great idea (especially since they are free)! Because after a repeat session of an album, you grow tired of the same thing. So you need a refresher before another album comes along.

So many times I feel like all different aspects of entertainment, music, fashion, lifestyle, current events ect come full circle. You always will have something great if you can pull ideas and aspects from different venues and apply them to your own craft, job, or whatever! Because you will have a broader amount of people attracted to you and what you do. For me I like to pull from whatever is inspirational for my fashion needs. After downloading a few new mixtapes (a few which I plugged up above - and I highly recommend) I feel like I would want to apply a similar concept to my business. I need to have my Mixtapes inbetween time until my album drops! But my mixtapes have to be on a dope level to keep my fans wanting more and looking forward to the album.

So now here I am - after recent mixtape inspiration, looking for ideas to start creating my FASHION mixtape. It`s going to be a new venture for me ... so I look to keep you around on this journey. Always gotta keep a fresh eye on trying new things !! Can`t be afraid to step outside the circle of the norm! Because those who aren`t afraid to try new things are the ones who stand out and get noticed. Sometimes it may not always be a good stand out. But if people are able to say something about you, and see you from a crowd of millions - YOUR DOING SOMETHING RIGHT! It's just the obstacle of once you get their attention you have to keep it !!

Until next time !!

Keep it beautiful!

Keep if fashionable!

x0x0

MY FIRST BLOG FEATURE ON 5POINTMAGAZINE

SO EXCITED... IT`S SMALL BUT IT MEANS A LOT =]

Check out my first blog feature on @5pointmagazine My AH-HA Moment [Guest Blog] by @Beautii_FASH : http://bit.ly/cSAKwg !!

IN CASE YOU FORGOT ...

D.WOODS of the former DANITY KANE rocking a JE`TORR original.

"AH-HA" !!

There always comes a moment in every young aspiring entrepreneur's life when they come to that "AH-HA!" moment. When they realize what they must do to make their idea - REALITY. It never comes that easy (unless you are wealthy, or have a house hold name like Rev Run or Will Smith as your father) Even so, it`s still takes time for you to build a brand that is your own, and to establish longevity. Every step you make will determine the outcome of your brand. You never want to end your career with carelessness before it can even blossom to begin. Having my own small business  - I am learning that every day. I know that day will come when people will finally see and believe in what I am trying to do (my idea/vision), and it will all be history from there. However, until that time comes - I have to put in major work.

I would have to say my "AH-HA" moment came to me the moment I got fired from my position at a manufacturing company (yeah I know sounds bad- but let`s just say shady business was happening and I got the blunt end of the stick). It was a great full time job, I was making money, and it was a job with in the industry. I was becoming comfortable. I wasn`t doing anything towards my company, I stopped networking, and pretty soon became a zombie to work. Now some odd months later here I am realizing what I thought was so horrible (losing my job), was actually a blessing in disguise. I`m back to my company grind, those early mornings - and late nights with PANDORA. =] Haha ...

This is the outcome of my hustle. I`ve learned that you must always stay ready for any opportunity that may occur. In the past I have missed MANY opportunities because I wasn`t ready. For that- I am the only one to blame! But a wise person learns from their mistakes, and doesn`t let it happen again! So as of lately, i`m on my making samples grind. "If you stay ready, you won`t have to stress about getting ready". remember that!


Until Next time ...


Keep it fashionable!
Keep it beautiful!
xoxo

Here we go again ...

I`ve been getting some constant scrutinizing about why my blog isn`t updated ! I`m not gonna lie, i`ve been a bit distracted - BUT I`M BACK !! I figure like this, I gotta get my name out to you guys as many ways as possible !! I`m back on the grind, this is no longer a game - this is real! I`ve been doing a lot of different collab projects for different clothing lines. Because for one, it keeps me in the world of fashion and being able to do what I love. For two, a sista has got to make a living - RIGHT =]. For three, this industry is all about NETWORKING. But above all i`m back to my business ... Beautiifash && Co. If you don`t know the name by now remember it. I am an all around business woman, don`t expect for me to stay on the fashion side of things!

But of recent happenings lets get some pictures going shall we =]

   

She is the biggest craze since wonder bread, know who she is? NICKI MINAJ, yes that`s right. I must say that I can dig her swag =]. SO I felt it was only right to be her for Halloween. It gave me a great opportunity to utilize my designing abilities and make my costume. The wig is from Party city. It was originally long, but I had to spruce it up a lil and style it the way I felt Nicki would wear it. (Yes, I styled it myself). Leggings are from Ross (4 bucks, why not). Bustier designed and made by me ! This is I feel a classic look of Nicki, and the most obvious. She stays with a skin tight legging, form fitting top, boobies out! Now I don`t have as much boobie as she does, but i made it work with what I have ;]. I was in Vegas for the holiday, so it was a good change of scenery. The whole night I was known as Nicki, I got a shout out from the dj while a song was playing of hers, had my picture taken with people. It was a successful night i must say =]

I`ve come to realize that I have a lot more men clientele then I do women. (Don`t know what it is) But these are some button-ups i`ve sewn for a few clients.

 

Short sleeves

  

Until we meet again !

Keep it beautiful

Keep it fashionable

Happy New Year

<-- I had some fun making graphics for my company -- hadn't done that in a while so i tried some things out ... also made the banner that's on this blog too -- leave comments...

 I haven't been on here in a long time, and I truely appologize ! Things have been crazy for me in the past few months ! Work had picked up on my 9-5 job (considering I work at a mall, it became the holiday season so hours picked up heavy)

But to catch you guys up with the events of me and my company ... things are slowly picking up ! 2010 is going to be a big year for me, in so many ways I can't even tell you ... but I will definately show you when things begin to flow in. As of now this year my goal is to get a GIANT buzz goin about my company ! I want my handbags to be every where, and I want to continue with making clothes, I don't want to forget my roots of where I started !! Clothes will always be my number one love, for sure :-). As of now I am finally creating my S/S 2010 collection that I blogged about early on, entitled FANCY. Which I will be having shot in a prefessional photoshoot, soooo it's time to make moves. All this to be finished by Mar 10th - or at least that is the goal, GOTTA STAY FOCUSED !

Today was the first day I started draping an item from the collection ... the drape looks good, now I am just anticipating making the pattern, and sewing up the sample! It may not look like much to some people, who don't know about draping, but when u see the finished product you will see. For those of you who do understand draping then you can see my vision ...

On another note ... I've still been selling handbags here and there, getting a little bit more of a buzz, its not where I wish I was, but it's further then where I started, so I can't complain too much ... I have gotten bags to Ashanti (didn't get a photo :-[ ) and I got a bag to D. Woods from the group formally known as Danity Kane as some of you might know ...

I was opted this opportunity through a stylist from Georgia finding me over twitter (@Beautii_FASH) he asked to see some of my work, he liked it, and then coo-coo-cachoo he wanted to give a bag to her as his client. She loved the bag (something exclusive that no one else has) and he wants to continue to work with me, so I'm excited to see where that goes :-)

But that's all for now, so until a later date !!

Keep it Beautiful

Keep it Fashionable

xoxo

-  Je'Torr