#13ShadesofBlack: Meet Catie of Catie Starr Makeup

Catie Starr, Catie Starr Makeup   Hello there! I’m Catie Starr. I’m a pro makeup artist/men’s grooming specialist and I work on production sets, teach makeup classes, do personal makeup shopping, get people ready for special events and do men’s grooming. My life is filled with making people look and feel good.   Becoming a makeup […]

#13ShadesofBlack: Meet Misha of Good Grief Vintage

Misha Lazzara, Good Grief Vintage   Hi there! Misha Lazzara here, owner of Good Grief Vintage, a Charlotte-based online vintage clothing, local jewelry and accessory, and bohemian curiosity shop. I’ve always felt that how people dress can be a way to express who they are on the inside. On the inside I am loud, colorful […]

#13ShadesofBlack: Meet Kristen of Havok Designs

Kristen Shearon, Havok Designs    Hello! I’m kristen, the owner and all around super-woman behind Havok Designs where I design and create laser cut sustainable wood + cork fabric fashion accessories and home décor.   Prior to starting Havok, my involvement with fashion consisted of dressing up on Friday and Saturday nights or going shopping with friends. The initial vision of this business was not fashion related, […]

#13ShadesofBlack: Meet Bernadette of Dressed Charlotte

Bernadette Maulion, Dressed Charlotte  Hi! I’m Bernadette and I’m starting Dressed Charlotte, your local dress rental service!   Dressed Charlotte sprouted from having six weddings to attend in one year! I had dresses in my closet, but I had just worn them to other events, and some didn’t fit, (but I hope to fit in them again).  So […]