My Global Style

     Alright! Yes, I am repeating myself. But I have to say it again! The mission of “My Global Style” is to highlight those businesses and designers who have an innovative entrepreneurial spirit. So my eye is always focused on that mission as my guide and I am constantly checking out new designers’ and [...]

When you hear the name Carlos Santana, a melody may enter your head like “Maria, Maria” or “Oye Como Va” or you may reminisce about those fabulous guitar riffs in “Black Magic Woman”. But the Mexican-born musician started an extraordinary line of shoes, sandals and boots. The line offers several categories of reasonably priced footwear [...]

Ok. Just when you think the world is filled with frivolity and trivial pursuits there’s a brand with a significant purpose. Its Le Rich Couture. Le Rich Couture has chosen to combine “Beauty, Strength and Destiny” as their fashion standard for young women. Le Rich describes itself as “a contemporary fashion line for juniors.” Their [...]

There are not many places where you can go to and have instant comfort with the added benefit of having delicious food! You find that at LL Dent! Ok, I might have a slight bias because I’ve known the co-owner and chef, Leisa, since I was a preteen. But I do pride myself with having [...]

Bubble Yum Fun, Coconut Cluster, Pink Lemonade, Venetian Cookies and Mango Parfait might immediately incite your taste buds but these delicious sounding treats are not to be eaten. They are the creative names given to the beautifully handmade soaps by the Bubble Babez Bath Company, LLC.  All Bubble Babez products look and smell good enough [...]

Hats are the ageless accessory that only becomes more fabulous with time!  Whether it is going to Sunday service, brunch with friends, or better yet, the Kentucky Derby, Harlem’s Heaven Hat Boutique has the hat for any personality. It is amazing the talent and passion that goes into every hat. When I first entered the [...]

Sacred Vibes Apothecary will nurture your mind, body and soul through the use of various natural herbs. As you step into this Brooklyn Apothecary, you are greeted by a plethora of stimulating aromas and scents. The walls of the store are lined with an array of jars containing some of the world’s most exotic herbs, [...]

It’s not often you find a store that exemplifies style, individuality and glamor all-in-one. The store Pieces of Brooklyn embodies all that and more! Pieces of Brooklyn was established in June 2000 and the store has been making strides ever since. Owner Latisha Darling takes pride in reinventing not only herself, but her boutique as well. Darling [...]

Miracle on 55th Street: The Anthony Dickey “Hair Rules Salon” It is amazing how history repeats itself. Over 105 years ago, Madame C.J. Walker introduced a line of black hair products designed to nourish and control the textures of black hair. Fast-forwarding to today, Anthony Dickey has masterfully orchestrated and advanced the technique that natural [...]

Known as “AI” to fashion insiders, the Cuban-American, Miami born designer was destined to follow this path. A fourth generation shoe designer, AI’s great-grandfather began as a cobbler in Salamanca, Spain and established Ingelmo shoes. After studying at Parsons School of Design, AI took the fashion world by storm by launching his exclusive footwear line. [...]