Chai.Che Boutique

Become a Hand Model

2009-04-28T21:55:00.004-04:00

I could become a hand model.... only for a "before" shot. lol I have horrible hands. They are overworked and look the part. However, I just accidentally bumped into this article and thought I'd share it with you folks that have good looking hands. Times are hard.....u gotta get in where u fit in.

How to Become a Hand Model

Check out the warning at the end of the article.

Leather Earrings

2009-03-08T19:42:00.003-04:00

I have been headache free for the past 3 days and I've been designing and creating like crazy. Here are some new earrings that I made and I am LOVING them.

AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE!!!

Joshua Allen Harris

2009-03-07T23:03:00.001-05:00

As an artist I believe that when I see creativity...I should share.

I'm sharing.

Joshua Allen Harris - Street Art

Big Bow

2009-01-21T10:35:00.002-05:00

As I watched President Obama's inauguration yesterday I just couldn't stop staring at Aretha's hat.

I think I'm going to go and make some hats with huge bows on it!!!

Smile

2008-12-11T21:18:00.002-05:00

Once upon a time I walked around with a little metal oval charm that had an beveled engravement of a frog with the word smile in my pocket. I loved that charm because I would always forget it was in my pocket and when I did find it, I would be so happy and I would instantly smile. I also had a habit of texting "Smile" to people with nothing else attached to the message.

30 sec Model Clip

2008-11-12T09:07:00.002-05:00

Here's a short clip featuring all of ChaiChe's models.

ChaiChe's Stocking Stuffers

2008-11-10T11:00:00.005-05:00

It's coming people, that time of the year where you max out your credit cards on the special folks in your life...and your coworkers who you may not like but picked their name out of a hat at work.
Here are a couple of things that I think won't break your bank.

1.Gnarls Barkley
Who doesn't love Gnarles Barkley. You simply can't go wrong with this album. It comes out (I hate to say drops) November 11.

2.Basic Jersey Scarf - $6.80 Forever 21
I just love love love scarves. It jazzes up an boring outfit. I think this will be a great gift no matter the age.

3. MAC Lip Glass - $14.00 M•A•C Cosmetics
This lip gloss is the Godfather of lip glosses around the globe. You can eat with this on and you'll still see/feel it. It's not for you if you don't like sticky lip stuff tho. Uber sticky.

4. ChaiChe Earrings - $15.00
How crazy would I be if I didn't include a ChaiChe design. Now this is something original and I'm sure lucky individual will be super happy with it. It's light weight and fashionable. It's a great pair of earrings if I do say so myself.

Who's Gonna Save My Soul

2008-11-01T11:43:00.003-04:00

I LOVE Gnarls Barkley. I saw them in concert a few years ago and geesh it was great! I think they give off such a positive vibe. I would love to see them again.

I wanted to share the greatness that is Gnarls Barkley with you all. I am almost certain that someone will be able to relate to this video. I'll bet you a dollar! ;-)
Check it out and feel free to leave a few comments.

This video is tuff.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

2008-10-20T07:47:00.004-04:00

Sunday, October 19th 2008, I attended my very first breast cancer walk. I must begin by saying WOW. There were thousands of people with positive attitudes wearing pink proudly and walking for a cure. During the walk there were young volunteers spread out in different locations yelling and cheering us on. One volunteer in particular stood out in my mind, he wore a green shirt with the famous pink ribbon on the front and held a bullhorn. He stood at the very beginning of the walk, as we walked up the hill preparing ourselves mentally for the long walk that we wouldn't normally do, he yelled "You can do it you're almost there." The walkers who heard him, including me, looked at each other with the facial expression of "is he serious, that's it?" He then put the bullhorn back to his mouth smiled the sweetest smile and stated "well not really, but keep going anyway." It's unfortunate that he will never know that his words in combination with his innocent laugh helped me make it to the end of the 4 mile walk.

My Etsy Shop

2008-10-16T14:08:00.002-04:00

Bracelets

2008-09-30T12:43:00.002-04:00

I've been extremely busy these past two weeks. I will be vending at The Annual Locks Conference here in Philly. I've spent way too much money trying to prepare for it and I'm hope at least break even. I've added new items to my repertoire.

You know how much I love and appreciate you all so I'm giving you a sneak preview..

High Heels for babies

2008-09-18T12:42:00.002-04:00

"Extremely funny, completely soft shoes for babies
0-6 months designed to look like high heels
Not intended for walking (heel will collapse with weight).
Not intended to harm children in any way."

http://heelarious.com/

I thought this was interesting. At first glance I thought it was stupid but now its kinda cute. They'll look good if the baby has to take a picture or go to something fancy.

Peace.

2008-09-16T19:19:00.002-04:00

PEACE
it does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. it means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.

redesigning the stop sign

2008-09-13T22:00:00.000-04:00

As a designer.... I can sooooo relate.

Labor Day Parade

2008-09-04T16:55:00.004-04:00

Hey all! I played mas in the west indian carnival on Monday and I my coworker found me on YouTube. I'm only in snippets of the video but I decided to show you guys anyway. You can find me about 5 minutes into the video. I have on the pink and green head piece w/ locs.

Yeah thats me winin my booootayy

5 Sneaky Overdraft Traps

2008-08-24T13:43:00.006-04:00

Incurring a small fortune in overdraft fees no longer requires a poorly-balanced checkbook. To boost revenue, many banks have jacked up fees and reworked policies to maximize the potential for overdrafts, putting even the most diligent account holders at risk, says Jean Ann Fox, director of financial services for the Consumer Federation of America. Here are five ways a bank might try to trip you up with pricey overdrafts, plus advice on how to avoid them.

By Kelli B. Grant

Sneaky Overdraft Traps

Stop Complaining

2008-08-19T14:34:00.002-04:00

This woman is pretty amazing! It's a long video but I felt it was worth watching. I listened to it without sound (because I'm currently in the middle of a meeting :shame on me:), so I don't know if its translated in English. It's still powerful without sound.

A World Without Us

2008-08-14T00:21:00.000-04:00

“Take away my people, but leave my factories, and soon grass will grow on the factory floors. Take away my factories, but leave my people, and soon we will have a new and better factory.”

Andrew Carnegie

Website Changes

2008-08-11T23:48:00.002-04:00

Today, you get to see some of the work that I was working on while in Barbados. A new logo and web site edits. Some subtle changes have been made to the site...

• It now has a solid color background (black)
• New logo
• You can now click on the item photos to take you to view more photos of the item
• The link to subscribe to the newsletter is now placed under the view cart button
• Contact button is now a main link
• Revision of About page
• Top banner on pages are now wider. It takes up 100% now rather than roughly 75%
• Changed the color of 'view more photos' button to make it more noticable
• Relocated shop items/descriptions to the center of the page
• Relocated Page links to far right and changed the color to make it more noticable

Goodbye Bim

2008-08-06T00:06:00.002-04:00

It is time for me to say "see ya later" to Barbados. I had a very relaxing time and I am a little sad to go but I have things to take care of back in the states.

Heres a couple pics from carnival
Lil Rick

Alison Hinds

Biggie Irie & Mildred (old lady can wuk up and she has a potty mouth lol)

wish me a safe flight all
TTYL

Barbados - Day 21

2008-08-03T16:26:00.002-04:00

For your enjoyment...a few pictures from beautiful Bim.

People's Monarch 2008

2008-07-31T17:11:00.003-04:00

As a big fan of soca music I had to post the results of Barbados Peoples Monarch 2008.

The grand final happened today and the finalist were....
Edwin Yearwood - Nah Missing Me vs Mikey - We Love It

The winner is EDWIN YEARWOOD

He won :

Past Winners:
Timmy… 2003
Statement… 2004
Captain Sawyer… 2005
Contone… 2006
Mr. Dale… 2007

pictures are property of Hott 95.3

Photographer Needed

2008-07-30T00:12:00.003-04:00

For the past couple of months I've been really into photojournalism and the idea of "capturing verbs". I've come up with a few great ideas from this concept that I'm going to use for the boutique. You may see a few changes coming very soon.

I am currently looking for a photographer who has the skill to elegantly capture movement. If you or someone you know has talent in this area please send me an email at info@chaiche.com. Serious inquiries only!

new bag

2008-07-25T14:33:00.006-04:00

the picture is a bit fuzzy (sorry bout that). I just finish sewing this bag. I'm proud of it. I'm not in love with the handles, I might change them.

Flickr

2008-07-23T18:04:00.001-04:00

Have you seen our new Flickr?!