She's Just So ZURI .....

Signature Splashes of Pink & Leopard Print , The Queen ZMC has arrived !

They say that Inspiration lies in every corner and that everything happens for a reason. I have always been a firm believer in that all my life. Wednesday night October 12th , I was invited by ZuriMcDaniels  to her Web Launch Party @ Bo Concept in NYC . All I can say is WOW  , WOW and  WOW again. It was amazing and such an honor & privilege to share with her in her moment . Now , for me this was my first BIG event and I was simply just mesmerized with how " BEAUTIFUL " she looked. She gleamed in radiance , she was AGLOW and I am not kidding you , she has arrived and the world is gonna know it.  Accompanied by her " beyond best friend "- her husband Darryl McDaniels ( The Legendary DMC of Run -DMC ) they were picture perfect. ( getting goosebumps just thinking about it ) .

Sharing in her delight of bringing to fruition the beginning of her acting career was very uplifting and very motivational to me , someone who has put her DREAMS on hold to attend to the duties of being a wife and the challenging duty of love .... motherhood . I think every woman can relate to her. She is such an approachable soul , you can literally walk right up to her , start up a conversation & she will engage you ... just like that , Zuri has this contagious smile and laughter . To know her is to love her.

Zuri McDaniels and Me ( Elizabeth ) 

Last night , listening to her express her heart about her dreams , her goals , her aspirations put everything into perspective for me , everything in this life is possible . Hard Work , Dedication and most importantly LOVE for your CRAFT , will take you places. And , she is living proof , she has stuck to her guns and never gave up . I keep sayin' this but the world is in for a TREAT , her time has come and I am oh , so PROUD of her ( you ) . 

Oh, and in case you didn't know what ZURI means , it means BEAUTIFUL in Swahili .

She made a poignant statement behind her the meaning of her name , 

" Every woman is Zuri "

 No matter what ethnicity you own , love yourself because we are all cut by the same  thread , we are all beautiful souls traveling this world , finding who we are and how we can make a difference.

To find out " Who is ZMC " ....

My suggestion >>>> go check out her site http://zurimcdaniels.com which has a new look so go and take a looksie  and Follow her on https://twitter.com/#!/ZuriMcDaniels. Become a part her TeamZMC .

And "Like" her FanPage on Facebook :

http://www.facebook.com/ZuriMcDaniels

Much Love and Many More SUCCESSES ! 

E

P.S.

To sum it all up , there were many highlights to this magnificent evening that I will keep to myself bc somethings you just have to have for yourself , but I did leave there with an army of INSPIRATION , the City itself , the lights , the Music ,  the bold and beautiful colors , the mixture of beautiful souls all under one roof opened a whole new world of artistic creativity to flow from me . So stay tuned bc my sharpie markers are outta control as we speak .

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Motivational Quote for Sunday !

If someone listens, or stretches out a hand, or whispers a word of encouragement, or attempts to understand a lonely person, extraordinary things begin to happen.
-- Loretta Girzartis

 

 

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It's Never Too Late .... Dream Those DREAMS !

NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAMS ! 

I feel so blessed to be able to create once again. Being that since I was born , I was made to create , to inspire and to love , to love what I do so passionately ! I feel so blessed that my father , Mr.Jorge E. Forero , the man that just simply lit up every time I created a new lil drawing , painting or illustration , the man that never let me forget what " a talent " I was, and to never let your "talents" go to waste. Back in June 2010 , he gave me the GIFT of a lifetime , he gave me my creation station  , equipped with my iMac , Wacom Tablet and PhotoShop. Thank you daddi , thank you for DREAMING BIG for me , when I couldn't , thank you for never GIVING up on me when I thought you should. Thank you for always BELIEVING in me. I love you more than life itself. Thank you for making who I am today. I am  PROUD to be your daughter and PROUD you are my daddi.

Creating after 10 years , that my imagination lay dormant because I was doing the wife and mommi thing , ( which has been the most rewarding and amazing time of my life ) but there was always something missing and that was my outlet of expression. I live and breathe ART , I live and breathe to create. My Inspiration lies in everything , my loving husband Todd that has stood by me through thick and thin , that has been my supporter & encouraged me to dream and chase this dream , for giving me my babies that are the light of my eyes , the lil beings that make me want to aspire to BIGGER & BETTER things , that continually challenge me to strive for more, for them  , my m4 ( my children ) ,  Life , Fashion , Music , Beauti , Art and day to day experiences are the musings for my creations. I am a lucky lady , I have a beautiful family , great friends and a neverending will to SUCCEED.

And a HUGE Thank U to my Mentor , my BFF , my soul sister The InFamous Elaine Biss , Feminine Illustrator Extraordinaire. Thank you for INSPIRING me , thank you for pushing me , for being there always , making me laugh uncontrollably , teaching me the fundamentals of illustration today , for being the sister I never had , for our endless conversations about LIFE and everything else in between. I am so PROUD of all your SUCCESSES and share in the delight of seeing you shine. 

Finally meeting you this month was such a DREAM come true , to finally HUG my sister from another mother , to finally see your face in person and actually spend real time with you and hold your hand. Everything has come full circle. Thank you , Thank you , Thank you . I love you with all my heart. 

Much Love & Happiness , 

E xox

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