Quote of the day

Beauty is more than just what the eyes can see. It is deeper than the heart can understand. It is what it is. I just can't explain.

How to make a French seam

A lot of us really do wish we could sew and we may even have sewing machines at home, but sometimes we find it difficult to fix even minor alterations.
Anyways, Brooklyn creative studio, my partners in the LagosNewYorker brand are doing live videos you can learn from, and we will have a series of live videos which will be announced. You can come online, watch these videos, make comments, ask questions and be part of this means to empower and inspire millions out there to do something for themselves.
Check out this video above on how to make a French seam.
More will be posted to you soon.
It's Chiaka, Chasari the LagosNewYorker.

Interview with Lil Miss Livigirl the 3 Year Old Chubby Model.

Good afternoon to you my fellow Inspirators. 

Its a wonderful Friday and the end of a week that went by so fast.

And guess what, I have a truly inspiring and motivating post about a young chubby model who is a true example of what I mean when I say “Start NOW”, she is just 3 and has only been modeling for 6 months, but the desire and drive she had to start was noticed by her parents who are guiding her through the journey of being a supermodel in the nearest future. I was opportune to take an interview of Alivia Kamia Miller A.K.A Lil Miss Livigirl and her mom, and it was such a pleasure.

ABOUT HER CAREER

What are her full names? Alivia lamia miller

What’s her Brand Name? Lil miss liviGirl 

At what age did she first begin? 3

What Skills has she had to work on the hardest? Focusing and timing 

How did it feel before you as the parents made the decision to start? I was very nervous because Alivia always changes her mind about what she wants to do, but once I saw her crying to walk like Tyra and be a princess I let nervousness go and started researching fashion shows.

Did it ever feel like something was holding you back? Ever felt Inadequate? No I always tell Alivia she can do whatever she want. Let nothing hold you back.

Was there ever a time you really felt like… I am stopping this? No, this modeling is really building her confidence and personality. If I ever thought about stopping she would prolly stop talking to me Lol . 

There must have been discouraging factors… Can you list them? When she doesn't get casted, when we go to shows and designers don't have her size, when they say she to young to walk or walk with the big girls.

DEDICATION

What Drives you as the parents to keep her going? That smile, seeing the joy in her eyes when she gets off that runway .

How does it feel being in the level you are at right now?

It feels amazing we have only been doing this for 6 months now and my baby has been in 7 shows and all those shows started at 5 and up 

Where do you see her in the next 5 years?

On a NYC kids billboard modeling, and continuing her education.

Have you had regrets? None at all

Word for the youths out there who are working hard and looking to be successful?

Never stop trying never give up never lose faith.. As long as you want it, it takes you to go get it.

There’s somebody out there reading this who just wants to be like her, someone who sees her as a mentor. What does it take to be like the little princess? Creativity, Style and Swag 

Is there  anyone who you look up to as inspiration? Yes all the older women in my life. Each and everyone of them have had an impact on me 

Anyone you wish she will work with sometime soon? Tyra her Idol.

What piece of advice would you give younger ones about developing their skills and talents?

Keep practicing. Don't work once try again.

Amazing, isn't it?

Now, this is a wake up call to you out there who has been looking to start up something and have still not decided what to do. The power is in your hands, and only you holds the keys to your destiny and future. You can choose to start now or keep procrastinating. Just remember... Tomorrow, you would wish you had started today or even yesterday. 

And to the parents out there. Use your discretion to find out what would best work for your child, train and develop them in the aspect of life they love the most, and you let them decide for themselves what they really want to be in future. The young ones need direction. We all have a part to play in making them have a better future.

I am Inspired! And I am sure someone out there is Inspired.

Once again, its me, Chiaka Chasari the Lagos-NewYorker

06/01/16

It's the first day of the 6 month of the year 2016. And this day couldn't start any better than how it felt to me this morning. Beautiful sun shining and giving my body the necessary vitamins, beautiful New Yorkers walking, jumping, riding, driving, smiling, singing and screaming everywhere that I walked by and my desire for fine food took me to an amazing breakfast. Now I can say confidently that this will be such a wonderful day especially after I have had my Middle Eastern Lamb and Vegetable rice breakfast and the food starts kicking in, giving me the needed strength to work all day long.

Also, I noticed that Wyeth Eyewear has advertised all over the place. I walked this area everyday in winter and I didn't see this. Loving their sunglasses though, and since it's sunny right now, I think I might just get me one.

There are couple of nice restaurants around here in Bushwick. But Popeyes has really got all the customers around here with their promo and the $5 Box I was eating everyday until I almost felt Popeyes chicken growing on my head. With Dunkin Donuts right beside them it's like saying: Serve me some fresh hot pieces of Chicken and then you run into Dunkin Donuts for some Iced Coffee or Chocolate to deal with the sunny weather.
Anyways, I will leave you guys with a couple of pictures to go over.

Did I ever mention that I was a lover of Scotch Whisky? Oh.... I do love whisky and so I wonder if Buchanan's will send me a bottle so I can take a better picture, as you know, whisky could bring out the best in you when taken in the right proportion.
Plus I have to get back to work, so I will be leaving you with this for now.
Later in the day, I will be writing another short article of interest.
Have a wonderful day and always be inspired!

Chiaka, Chasari the Lagos-NewYorker.