SPRING STYLING - TSPIRATION

A CHIC AND FAB WAY TO LOOK STYLISH IN OUR BLACK HERITAGE TEE SHIRT

Tee shirts are a big vibe no one can resist. Stylish TSPIRATIONS or Graphic tee as they’re commonly called is every fashionista wardrobe staple and must have. Tee - shirts sure have a way of giving off that cool vibe when styled perfectly. They’re so cool and have become that gift keeps on giving because of their versatility. Tee Shirts styling is one of the easiest look you can put together. Whether you choose to wear your Tee shirt fitted or oversize, it all comes down to preference and style. It can be worn with tailored pants, maxi skirt, jeans, or overall jumpsuits. The versatility to styling Tee shirt is endless.

The classic Tee Spiration style can be paired with sneakers, heels (covered or open toed sandals), flats and boots… They can be dressed down or up for a more stylish look. In addition, accessories is another perfect way to up your Tee shirt styling. You can wear fedora hats, baseball caps, beanies or berets with graphic tees for fashion forward, stylish cool vibe. Statement or dainty Jewelry are a perfect pair with Graphic tees.

We will be sharing more stylish Tee- Spiration ideas in the coming weeks as we head into Spring and Summer season. Thanks for reading our first Blog post of the year 2023. We’re excited and look forward to publishing moreblog post, twice a week. Please like, share and leave a comment to let us know your thoughts on how you like to style your graphic Tee Shirts.

Tee Shirt featured on this Blog is from our ‘Black Heritage Tspiration Collection’

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THE REASON FOR THE SEASON

JESUS IS THE REASON

DON’T GET LEFT BEHIND

LEARN AND UNLEARN

As we round up the 2022, I encourage to prepare yourself for Growth. Let everything and lessons you learned this year elevate you into greatness. To grow effectively you must be willing to learn and unlearn certain things and behaviors to help you improve your growth in life.

Dwelling in the past hurts, heartbreak and failures will stagnate you. Don't let that pain or heartbreak linger too long. It’s a heavy load you don’t need. Forgive yourself and those who offended you so you dont keep ruminating over the past. Avoid gossip and toxic relationships and friendships. Limit contacts with those family members and friends who lacks self awareness and basic knowledge of universal law of seed and harvest time. Surround yourself with goal getters and doers in the coming year so you can see progress in your life. Improve your emotional intelligence to help you stay grounded. Stop getting angry, grumpy and worked up over everything and anything that doesn't go your way. A healthy dose of humility will help you realize the world doesn't revolve around you. Serving others or volunteering will also guide you in the right direction in seeing this reality.

Be willing to get uncomfortable and take that risk to go after your dreams, so you can live the life of ur dreams. That reality of your dream won't come over night, but with consistency and focus you will get to your dream destination. Do it afraid. Do it defeated. Do it with Jesus leading the way... Jesus said he's the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the father except through him. (John 14:6)

Dear friend, let Jesus lead you and I promise you he won't disappoint you. As we draw close to the of this year 2022. I encourage you to take a break and enjoy the Christmas celebration with your loved ones the best you can. Let this holiday break reset and refresh you for the year 2023. One thing I know is that you will be ok because this too shall pass. WHATEVER IT IS. Trust and BELIEVE in the redemptive power of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.

Love you all in Christ.

XOXO 🖤

GRATEFUL HEART

GRATITUDE IS KEY!

The key to having it all is knowing you already do. The glass half full, glass half empty thing is real. It's all about perspective. How did you see yourself this year? Do you feel like you didn't accomplish much in 2022? Aside the business area of your life, in what others ways do you think God has been good to you? Whatever your answers are to these questions, one thing I encourage you to do is to remain grounded in gratitude. With room for growth, still give thanks!
For me,  I learned in 2022 to stay in gratitude like I've never been before because I know for a fact that God’s love led me this far and showed up big in my life. I’m healthy, my family is doing great and my business is growing and flourishing. What more can a girl ask for?
No matter what life brings, my glass will always be half full. As we prepare for 2022 thanksgiving celebration this week, let us take another good look at God’s goodness in our lives through the lense of gratitude all while counting our blessings… I wish you all a beautiful thanksgiving celebration. Cheers! 🥂

XoXo 🖤

DON'T RIDE THE BITTER BUS

SAY NO BITTERNESS!

Bitterness is a dark energy. Refuse to let it run rent free in your heart and life. Bitterness is a big time blessing blocker. The more your blessings are blocked, you will suffer mentally. You will struggle health wise as well. Resist the urge to hate, resent, despise and envy pple who did nothing wrong to you. Whatever you do, don't ride that bus. Bitterness towards others usually come from unresolved hurt or pain. The longer you refuse to let go of what hurt you, you will start spreading your hurt to others by hating or resenting them. Sadly, your resentment towards people who did you no wrong is from self hatred and lack of self forgiveness and resolved pain.

One of the best way to help yourself from this deep dark energy is to see your situation for exactly what it is. Sit back and self reflect on your own life. Take accountability and begin to seek ways to embark on a good mental health journey. Stop talking too much and negatively about everyone and everything. Get into therapy and use it as a means to finding solutions to why you are having the heart breaks and painful experiences you are having in ad your life. Therapy will help unravel a lot of your baggage. More importantly, seek God through prayer to heal your heart and he will transform your life for the better through his miraculous touch. One thing I've come to understand about God is that he's so loving and he doesn't force anything on us. He gave each of us "Free Will" which allows us decides how we want our lives to be. That free will includes you reaching out and asking him for his healing touch. It's my hope you will use your free will for a new healed YOU.

XoXo 🖤

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THE TIME IS NOW

When you understand WHY you went through your trauma, it can become transformational. By sharing your struggles in your healing journey and using it as a testimony to encourage others can be so uplifting. Self care is a must if you truly want to heal your trauma. Be intentional with your self care- the goal is to transform and elevate the mind, body and soul. Incorporating meditation, stable Exercise routine and good nutrition into your daily lifestyle is imperative. For exercises, it advisable to start slow and small. Personally, I started my weekly exercise routine small by doing Sumo Squats, 3 set of 12 Reps every Mondays, Wednesday and Friday. Then I gradually increased it to 5 set of 12 reps on same days. My next goal is to include Saturdays to my weekly routine. As for nutrition, I tailor it to my body mass index (body weight)... my daily intake includes fruits and vegetables, avocado is a staple for me and hydration is very important for me as well. When you become good at caring for yourself it helps lead to the path of healing your trauma. Self care teaches you how to create thoughts that align with your soul. it teaches you how to create healthy boundaries and non-negotiable(s) and more importantly it teaches you compassion. It is empowering to be empathetic to yourself and others.

I encourage you today to step forward and speak your truth in an authentic light.

Journaling your feelings is one good way to start living and speaking your truth. Then sharing or telling your story is another way. Sharing your truth/story is a powerful way to take back control from the powers and voices that have controlled the narrative for so long without your permission. It's time to start HEALING. THE TIME IS NOW.

XoXo 🖤

LET IT GO!

It's Uplift Talk Monday!

You're an incredible human being. You are amazing... Your smile, Your beautiful heart, Your unique energy and essence all tie to what makes you undeniably YOU... Stop feeling sorry for yourself. Please pick yourself up from that heartbreak. LET IT GO. That divorce or breakup is not the totality of who you are. It's only a chapter in the book of your your life's journey. I can tell you one thing because I have been where you are right now. All I’m saying is, that breakup or divorce is for YOU. It happened so you could find yourself. It's for your character and life's development and Moreso to push you far beyond your comfort zone. You will be ok. This too shall pass. Your story is not over. The best is yet to come... Remember there's only you. In other words, you have no duplicate. Just take a moment and think about that. Now let the realization of this dope fact blow your mind and reassure you of God's blessed assurance for tomorrow. Let it strongly affirm you more than ever that you're absolutely VALUABLE.

XoXo 🖤

IT’S WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

UPLIFT MONDAY!

As a Fashion and Wellness Brand, we are here to uplift, affirm and celebrate you on your #SelfLove Journey.

No one has ever perfected life. It’s a journey of UPS and DOWNS… Life is a beautiful struggle. Don’t give up. Keep going… If you’re battling with PTSD or some Depression or other serious conditions, please seek help from a counselor or a Therapist. It has lots of benefits…

In case, you find yourself at a crossroad of questioning your self worth, let this words encourage and uplift you today. YOU ARE VALUABLE. 📌

No matter where you are on your healing journey, we celebrate your courage. We are rooting for you👏🏾

Listed below are 6 things you can do this week to ignite some unspeakable JOY

1. Watch some good Comedy

2. Pick up some Bubbles and blow away

3. Help someone wholeheartedly without expecting anything in return or Volunteer

4. Take a long Morning or evening walk

5. It’s full moon! Find a quiet space, Put on your headphones, Put on fave a PODCAST or music. Sit back and just watch the moon. Soak in all that celestial energy.

6. Take off your shoes and WALK on the beach. Get in the beach water and feel it on your skin. SO THERAPEUTIC 👌🏾

We hope this tips help. Wishing you all Abundance and Blessings 🙏🏾

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#healingjourney

#passionandpurpose

#youarevaluable

DONT SLEEP ON YOURSELF GIRL

EMBRACE YOUR LIGHT!

Know your worth. Stand in your power. You have every right to stand up for what you desire. You have the right to step into your power and call forth your desires. Stop settling and chasing after everything and anything that crosses your path. Whether it be a relationship, job or career. Calm down and start recognizing that you can have and be anything you want. You are a force all by yourself. Don't stand in your own way girl. Don't be your own enemy by telling yourself lies. Stop letting those voices in your head lie to you. Think and see yourself as though you are already all that... And therefore you are. Allow that divine light within you draw your desires to you effortlessly. Tap into your most expressive form of self creative ideas which gives radiance. That glow will be undeniable to all. No need to prove yourself. It speaks for itself. Knowing this fact is key. Embrace the light and uniqueness within you. Create the life you want. The canvas is in front of you. Pick up your brush and paint. Bring that vision to reality... Paint. Create. BE YOU.

DIG DEEP | NO MORE VICTIM MINDSET

LOOK IN THE MIRROR

A man cannot take from a woman what she isn't already or willing to give. So, stop the victim mindset. Stop the pity party and hold yourself accountable for putting yourself in situations that do not align with your values. By doing so, it helps you level up and allows you identify areas in your life where you need healing. Ego is not your friend, it will have you blaming everyone else but yourself. Slow down and look inward. Self reflect, ask yourself the "why" questions. Ask yourself those tough questions so you can find the truth that will ultimately set you free. Ask yourself why you settled with someone who didn't see you as worthy... Ask "Why did I choose to stay even after he or she showed me countless times that they weren’t willing to treat me better.” Ask “Why am I so scared to walk away from this abusive and disrespectful partner.” I promise you this, the day you become honest with yourself to ask yourself these questions and truly seek to know the answers to these questions, will become the day you embark on your healing journey. Look yourself in the mirror and be honest with yourself. Are you really happy? Get to the root cause of what led you into the hands of an abuser. Self-Forgiveness is a must to achieving this freedom. Be so focus on setting yourself free. Put an end to the pain and suffering. Enough is enough. Stop wasting time on pointing fingers at others. Dig deep to know the answers to the questions so you can be free. And more importantly this freedom is vital to your mental health because with sound mental health you can live your best life.

Love & Light Always

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FASHION FRIDAY

AFRICAN FASHION AND MUSIC FESTIVAL 2022

Ankara Festival was a success and ZENA FASHIONS was live at the Red Carpet. We were blessed to be one of the sponsors and vendors at the Ankara Festival Los Angeles (AFLA) this year. We’ve sure come a long way as a small business and a brand. We take nothing for-granted, now that this event is behind us, we will love to use this opportunity to encourage anyone who has a business to keep going and to never give up on themselves, their passion or life’s purpose. When you feel tired, rest if you must but don’t ever give up yourself. I congratulate you for starting. I also congratulate you in making it this far and I wish you rain of abundance and blessings in your business.

Featured on this blog today, are photos from the event from last weekend at AFLA 2022.

XoXo 🖤

BE PROUD OF YOURSELF

YOU MADE IT THIS FAR

Do you really believe in you? You are not where you want to be. But you're so not where you used to be. No one is perfect. But you need to believe in yourself and what you have to offer. Be proud of yourself. Just take a good look at how far you’ve come. You came to this earth with a purpose to fulfill. Yes, there may still be self worth questions lingering. To resolve these issues, being real is the key. Don’t pretend for appearances seek. You're more than allowed to be your authentic self. In a time where so many are led to live a fake & perfect life. There's nothing more impressive than true authenticity. Don't compare yourself to anyone else because there's only one you. Instead, use this time to start recognizing your gifts, talents and assets. No one can be you better than you. That is your super power. Go within, accept & embrace that power, IT’S YOURS. Then thrive with it!

Love & Light Always 🖤

ROCK LIKE CORAL

A NOTE FROM MY HEART TO YOU

Hello Darlings! Happy Mid-Week. Scripture says ...By knowledge shall the just be delivered. (Proverbs 11:9) simply put, When you know better, you do better. I’m dedicating today's blog post to every woman who has ever been mistreated, abused and tortured mentally, emotionally, psychologically or physically by a narcissist in a relationship/ marriage and you were able to escape and find your freedom, Congratulations! Now that you have your freedom, enjoy it and don’t let anyone DEVALUE you, ever again.

Today, I’m also using this opportunity to reintroduce specifically to you The ZENA FASHIONS GENUINE CORAL collection which consists of Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces and Brooch. The ZF - CORAL Collection is here to cheer you on to keep healing. This Collection represents a Healing Vibe because of the deep message that the African Coral Bead embodies. The Orange, Red and White Coral color beads is very popular amongst the Nigerian Culture, which I’m a part of. I was born and raised in Edo State, a Southern part of Nigeria. For generations in the Nigerian Culture, the Coral Beads have been well known & synonymous with VALUE, HONOR, INTEGRITY, RESPECT, WORTHINESS and worn amongst Royals. So, from the Edo (Bini), culture in Nigeria which I was raised, I decided to create The ZENA FASHIONS | CORAL JEWELRY Line. These Coral Jewelry Line is not a trend, but a high connection vibe. It carries with it a vibe of Value. A vibe that’s never out of style and that is the awareness of what I want you to have through this Collection.

You’ve made it this far, Keep going sis. For everytime you wear a piece of my handmade Genuine Coral Jewelry. I hope it reminds you of your VALUE. It’s my hope you are able to connect with the affirming message and vibrations from which this Coral Line was created. I hope you’re reminded always, that you're not alone and that God's got your back because you're indeed VALUABLE.

Love & Light 🖤

LEMONS TO LEMONADE

HAPPY NEW MONTH | HELLO AUGUST

HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR VENDOR EVENT ON 7/10

FLASH BACK

Massive thanks to everyone who supported our vendor event / booth at the ROSE BOWL MARKET in PASADENA last Sunday and also big thanks to everyone who couldn’t attend in person, but supported by shopping our online store. We appreciate you all. It was our first time there and we sure had an exciting experience. As a small business that just rebranded not too long ago. It pleases us to say we’re growing and growth is good! We look forward to keep growing our brand presence through community vendor events just like we’ve been growing our online presence. We’re glad to announce through this blog today, that we will be heading to the ROSE BOWL MARKET in PASADENA next month because we had an amazing first time last Sunday and we see it as a good place to keep growing our brand. Hence, we’ve decided to become a permanent monthly vendor at the ROSE BOWL Market in PASADENA every second Sunday of the month. We’re inviting you all to join us there for another exciting shopping experience on August 14th. More announcements coming soon. For details on any of our upcoming events, check out our event section on this website. Check out some pictures from last Sunday’s event below.

HAPPY FRIYAY! 🖤

DRESS UP AND SHOW UP

BE YOUR BEST SELF

Embrace your individuality. Embrace your uniqueness. Embrace you. There's only one you and the superpower for you to be amazingly you. How are you showing up this week as YOU?

Whatever you do this week, make it count. Make sure you are your best self. Get up, dress up, then show up! Show up and accomplish your goals this week. I’m rooting for you.

Shared on today’s blog post are some summer styling ideas and jewelry to boost and colorfully spice up your work week. Use one styling idea for each day of the week and remember to top these ideas with self confidence and faith in God. Let him order your step through this week. Lastly, don’t forget to smile. A beautiful smile is a whole outfit on it’s own. ROCK IT. Drink your water, eat your fruits and vegetables, moisturize, use your sunscreen, keep minding your business and dodge every negative energy sent your way this week. You’ve got this.

Happy New Week! 🖤

WALK THE WALK

HAPPY FRIDAY!

How are you stepping into this weekend? Are you stepping in excited, with your head up high. A bit exhausted or deflated? If your case is the latter, I'm here to encourage you to cheer up, there's hope. No matter how rough your week went, remember this, you did your best. Now, go into this weekend and make it yours. Get some rest and live the rest to God who knows and has the power to keep you & I alive. The scripture says that to him that is joined to the living, there's hope. Let that hope and assurance in God's blessedness uplift and cheer you to a place of conviction in your heart that tomorrow will be better than yesterday. Let that hope uplift you to a place of God's assurance that no matter what comes your way, YOU will be alright. Matter of fact, scripture says that God will never leave you nor forsake you... I believe so and I encourage you to do so as well. Walk the walk of faith and talk the talk this weekend like whatever you desire is already yours because truly it is.

Hold that faith and BELIEVE

Love & Light Always, 🖤

SPIRITUAL ELEVATION

Love is a spiritual thing. the bible says God is love and went further to tell us to owe no one nothing but love. To truly love someone beyond their flaws is definitely a different level of spiritual elevation. Scripture went further to tell us that God so loved the world, he created. He created a beautiful planet and world for you and I. But, by the desires of our own hearts and flesh outside the will of God, there's been chaos and all sorts of sins amongst us.

When you live and operate in the realm of God's kind of love, No one can touch you! No one can hurt you and go free... When you operate from the realm of divine love with others, divine protection, divine providence and elevation become yours.

God is a creator because he's love. When you truly operate from a place of true love everything you touch multiplies, you become a manifestor and creator like your heavenly father. Which means creation becomes a second nature to you. You will find yourself yearning to create results. You begin to desire to bring peace and calmness where there's chaos and dysfunction. You bring things into existence wherever there's need and lack. To fully operate on this level you must rid yourself of hate because its absolutely the opposite of love.

And the best way to enter this place is to love yourself first, forgive yourself and others. I have always compare hatred to a deadly poison. No one who truly loves themselves drinks poison because they know they will die if they allow poison into their body. Same goes for hatred towards others, for every time you hate another human you are slowly dying of “Hate Poison.” And the only cure to reverse the effects of this deadly poison is Love. Love is a beautiful thing to experience. To experience true love - an agape kind of love, you must first experience it with yourself. It starts with you. Remember, you can’t give what you don’t have. To give love you must have it within you. Go out today, and be a blessing to someone. Give love, share some love. The world needs it. I wish you blessings as you embark and thrive in this kind of amazing LOVE Journey.

Blessings, 🖤

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS

COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS DAILY

Gratitude makes you present and celebrate the goodness of life. Gratefulness for life and all that you have will open more doors for you. It will help you extract more out of life.

Practicing Gratitude will take you from a mind of scarcity to a mindset of abundance. If you can switch from a scarcity mindset to the abundance of God through his love, you will certainly have so much peace because you will no longer worry about things or be stressed about tomorrow.

A lot of our stress in life comes from not following these 3 simple preschool steps - STOP. LOOK. LISTEN.

Perhaps, if we can just stop then, we can look around us. If we can begin to look around our lives we can see clearly how far God has brought us in this journey called life. Looking around allows us to realize we aren't doing too bad after all or worse like we thought or the world systems makes us believe. It's very important to listen while looking around, it helps us collect the right data of what is present in our lives. Listen for the sound of the birds chirping, listen to the sound of the rain... Listen to the rhythm of the ABUNDANCE of the goodness of God in your life. When you STOP TO LOOK AND LISTEN, it shifts you into a place of GRATITUDE.

Love & Light 🖤

THE BUTTERFLY GIRL

CHANGE IS COMING

A crown of butterfly and flowers has a lovely fairy vibe that’s irresistible. Just like these beautiful butterfly crown on my head on this blog post. It’s a reminder to me that life indeed does have it’s seasons and time. The Cocoon becoming the butterfly is a proof that there’s beauty and light after darkness.

The butterfly through it’s resilience and survival story has become one of my favorite spirit animal. I love BUTTERFLY because it truly embodies the beauty of transformation. The butterfly’s survival through resilience is a testament of that which is possible. Whatever you’re going through right now in your life that seem so stressful & painfully unrelenting. Still, I encourage you to wait and be still in this season. God is beautifully and colorfully redesigning you to who he want you to be in this cocoon season. When he’s done, best believe it will be a makeover like no other. A makeover beyond your wildest dream. Don’t give up on you! Don’t give up on God, stay the course because your day of JOY is coming. SOON. #Believe

XoXo 🖤