Mecamckinney
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The Lifestyles of The Authentic & Creative
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web-based series highlighting innovation in international and local design, art, culture and style.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 88 )
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Book Review: KIDPRENEUR$- Young Entrepreneurs with BIG Ideas
Recently I purchased KIDPRENEUR$ for my daughter to further provide inspiration to encourage her entrepreneurial pursuits. The book was written by two... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Easy Apple Crisp Recipe
Here is my 2nd Youtube tutorial. I'm lounging around the house looking unkempt and decided to turn on the camera spontaneously while baking so forgive the... Read more
Posted on 04 October 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Top 7 Tips to Market Your Kidpreneur's Business
Photo of Moziah Bridges of Mo's Bowcourtesy of Forbes.comOver the last few months I have channeled my energy to focusing on the youth, specifically creative... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2015 LIFESTYLE -
2 Fab & Easy DIY Clutches
Hello everyone, I've been gone for a little while to focus on other projects but I am VLOGGING now on Youtube. Catch my first tutorial here. There is a little... Read more
Posted on 29 September 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Amara Organics Vitamin C Serum Review
Can I tell you that I LOVE this product? First, I must admit that I have rather decent skin to begin with. But there are these little dark spots, two on my... Read more
Posted on 21 April 2015 LIFESTYLE -
From Blog to E-Zine, the Transition of "The Lifestyles of the Authentic &...
Saying goodbye to this blog after 4.5 years, I'm publishing a luscious, fabulous fun monthly art, design, culture e-zine instead delivered FREE to my... Read more
Posted on 16 March 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Weight Loss Product Review: Zenwise Labs Advanced Green Tea Extract + Vitamin C
3 weeks ago I received a bottle of 120 gluten-free vegetarian capsules of Advanced Green Tea Extract + Vitamin C from the kind folks from Zenwise Labs. Hmmm, tw... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Water Company Converts Couches into Running Shoes
To get folks off of the couch and moving more, which of course leads to more water drinking, water brand Vittel--based in the UK, has come up with an... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Art Star: International Model and Fine Artist, Alek McLean
1. Please introduce yourself. My name is Patasha 'Alek' McLean and I'm an international model and award winning visual artist. 2. What do you create? Art. That'... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2015 LIFESTYLE -
The New Edition Story Could Be Coming to a Theater Near You!
I am a full-blown NE fan. I would stand in line for hours in the rain to see them live, still today.So yeah, I'm checking for this: Learn more about the... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Color Field Painting & The Work of Sam Gilliam
In my Contemporary Art Seminar course I am taking now, I recently learned about an art movement that I hadn't heard of before: The Color Field Movement. It... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
My Bedroom, My Mini Retreat
These days I spend 90% of my time, when at home, in my bedroom. This was never the case in the past, preferring to sprawl out in my livingroom or lounge in my... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
DIY: Make Your Own Heart Gloves
I'll be rocking Jypsea Leathergoods "LOVE" fingerless leather mini gloves this Sat but for you, here is an awesomely easy fashion DIY. Read more
Posted on 09 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Gentrification Humor at Its Best (Videos)
Meet Terina Nicole Welcome to LOTA-N-C, a lifestyle blog about all things creative. As a self-employed product designer, nothing excites me more than... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
10 Valentine's Day Handbags Under $100
No matter your style: Corporate, Housewife, Eco-lover, Party Girl, etc.; we all want to look great on a Valentine's Day date with a color-coordinated handbag... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Get Through Winter FABULOUSLY and On Budget!
Target: Make An Entrance Scarf only $14!Here in NJ, my kid has another snow day. It's been cold and wet a lot lately AND I seriously abhor the winter. Read more
Posted on 02 February 2015 LIFESTYLE -
January 2015 Art/Design Opportunities Round-up
One of my objectives with this blog is to help make emerging artists and designers aware of other awesome artists and designers plus share resources that I... Read more
Posted on 23 January 2015 LIFESTYLE -
How to Incorporate Pantone's Color of The Year "Marsala" Into Your Life
Pantone has named "Marsala" the Color of the Year for 2015. It's a shade of red that we haven't really seen much of so it's FRESH! Marsala is a warm,... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2015 LIFESTYLE -
Design Star: Malene B. of Malene B. Carpets
I met Malene Barnett approximately 2 yrs ago at a Tory Burch Foundation Networking event that mutual friend, handbag designer Nneka Saran, had invited me to. Read more
Posted on 19 January 2015 LIFESTYLE -
The Art of Shoe-Making: Louis Vuitton
This video is a great explanation of the cost of luxury shoes. There is a huge difference between artisan-made and assembly-line-made products, as we all know,... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2015 LIFESTYLE