Arise 360 TV Segment

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I can’t believe it’s been a full year since my first segment on Arise 360! I have the biggest appreciation for my very special friend Sheila for bringing me into this world! xo Muah!

If you missed my Holiday Entertaining segment on Arise 360 here’s your’ chance to check out my tips on creating a chic and festive Holiday Soiree.

Thanks to Lola, Shannon, Sheila, Eka, and the whole Arise Team for having me. Also, a very special thank you to Adonis, Raedawn and Fallon for helping me pop! on camera. It takes a village to make the magic happen.

Segment Production // pop! by YAZ @yazatpop
Production Assistant // Adonis Frank
Decor + Flowers // pop! by YAZ
Make-up // Raedawn Johnson @raedawnmua

Click HERE to see the segment!

Happy Holidays!

Cheers!

Yaz

17Dec2014

Lola’s Baby Shower // Arise 360 TV Segment

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Lola’s Baby Shower // Arise 360 TV Segment

Lola’s having a baby!!!

With each visit to the Arise Studios, I have seen Lola’s little baby bump grow and now it’s time to celebrate this most amazing occasion.

If you missed out on the LIVE airing of Arise 360 on Arise TV, you still have an opportunity to see my Baby Shower segment for the ever fabulous Lola Ogunnaike. I created a Winter Luxe theme, which is simply perfect for a gender neutral shower. Will she have a little Prince or Princess. Click on the link to see!

Stay tuned as I will be sharing behind the scenes shots and tips for throwing a perfect Baby Shower.

Segment Production // pop! by YAZ @yazatpop
Production Assistant // Breanna Arthur
Decor // pop! by YAZ
Flowers // pop! by YAZ
Make-up // Charlene Armstrong @LashLens
Photos // Amy Anaiz Photo @AmyAnaizPhoto
Cakes // IM Pastry Studio @IMPastryStudio

Congrats to Lola on your blessing!

Click HERE to see the segment!

Cheers!

Yaz

19Mar2014

Cocktails with Belle Atlanta // Demetria Lucas

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Cocktails with Belle Atlanta // Demetria Lucas
Presented by SKYY Infusions Georgia Peach

Demetria and I go waaaaaaay back. It only seemed right to connect her with the team over at SKYY Infusions as they were launching their SKYY Infusions Georgia Peach and she was promoting the season finale of Blood, Sweat & Heels and her two books A Belle in Brooklyn and Don’t Waste Your Pretty. A lot of blood and sweat was put into producing this event. The outcome was just peach-y! Only the best for my girlee!

More than 300 guests joined Demetria for a “Cocktails with Belle” viewing party hosted by the newly launched SKYY Infusions Georgia Peach Vodka at Bar One Atlanta on Sunday night to toast the season finale of Bravo TV’s Blood, Sweat & Heels. Guests sipped on SKYY Infusions Georgia Peach cocktails through the night as they rubbed elbows with names like Peter Thomas (Bravo TV’s Real Housewives of Atlanta), Toya + Eugene Harris (Bravo TV’s Married to Medicine), Africa Miranda (Bravo TV’s The New Atlanta) and Ariane Davis (VH1’s Love + Hip Hop Atlanta).

Check out more photos, cocktails and fab people from Belle’s “Blood, Sweat and Heels” season finale party!

Follow Belle as she delivers great relationship and dating advice in her blog ABelleInBrooklyn.com
Twitter: @ABelleInBK // Instagram: @ABelleInBK

pop!ELEMENTS

Event Production // pop! by YAZ
Decor // pop! by YAZ
Flowers // Darryl Wiseman Flowers
Cocktails // SKYY Infusions Georgia Peach
Venue // Bar One, Atlanta
Photos + Video //McIntosh Bros

We have talked about this moment for a very long time. So happy it came to fruition and we were able to celebrate the season finale of Blood, Sweat & Heels, her book A Belle in Brooklyn and of course, the highly anticipated release of her new book Don’t Waste Your Pretty. I love supporting my friends who are making major moves! I love you girlee! #GirlPower

Demetria Lucas of Bravo TV’s Blood, Sweat & Heels toasts the show’s season finale with the newly launched SKYY Infusions Georgia Peach Vodka at Atlanta hotspot Bar One on Sunday.

Demetria Lucas poses with Bravo TV’S The New Atlanta star Africa Miranda and Yaz Quiles of pop! by YAZ.

Demetria Lucas poses with Bravo TV stars Toya Harris, Peter Thomas and Ariane Davis at a viewing party for the season finale of Bravo TV’s Blood, Sweat & Heels at Bar One Atlanta on Sunday hosted by SKYY Infusions Georgia Peach Vodka.

Demetria Lucas poses with Bravo TV’S Married to Medicine stars Toya and Eugene Harris at a viewing party for the season finale of Bravo TV’s Blood, Sweat & Heels at Bar One Atlanta on Sunday hosted by SKYY Infusions Georgia Peach Vodka.

Demetria Lucas poses with DJ FaDelf

Every time I go to Atlanta I have to check in on my dude DJ Trauma.

There was plenty of fun had with SKYY Infusions Georgia Peach in VIP with Rita K. Davis of Cocoafab.com, Lifestyle blogger/photographer Kodak Boi, Kiwi of Kiwiwithbeauty.com and Mr. Versatile himself, DJ FaDelf.

Here are some of the cocktails featured at Bar One.

Georgia Peach Pre-Tea
2 oz SKYY Infusions® Georgia Peach
3 oz Iced Tea
Squeeze of fresh Lemon

Mix over ice in a tall glass. Squeeze and drop lemon wedge.

Georgia Peach Belle-ini
1½ oz SKYY Infusions® Georgia Peach
3½ oz Champagne
Drop of Peach Nectar

Mix together in a Champagne flute. Garnish with peach wedge.

28Feb2014

Oscar’s Viewing Party // Printables

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Oscar’s Viewing Party // Printables

Black History at The Academy Awards Trivia Game
Test your knowledge and learn more about those who have paved the way.
Click on the link below for our printable Oscars Trivia Game. Enjoy!

Black History Academy Awards Trivia Quiz

Oscars Ballot
Predict the winners and challenge your guests.
Click on the image below for our printable Oscars ballot. Good luck!

26Feb2014

Oscar’s Viewing Party // Cocktails

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Oscar’s Viewing Party // Cocktails

Tune in today as I show you how to create these Oscar nominee inspired cocktails made with SKYY Vodka’s newly unveiled Infusions flavors Vanilla Bean and Georgia Peach. They will be featured on my award worthy Oscar’s Viewing Party segment on Arise 360, TODAY Wednesday, February 26th at 2PM EST or 7PM EST on www.arise.tv

Prescription Peach
Inspired by // Dallas Buyers Club
Created by Mixologist John deBary

2 oz. SKYY Infusions Georgia Peach
2 oz. Ginger Kombucha
2 oz. Green Tea
¾ oz. Lime Juice
3 Cucumber Wheels
2 pieces Candied Ginger
Cucumber and Sliced Peaches for garnish

Combine ginger and cucumber in a shaker and muddle thoroughly. Add lime juice and SKYY Infusions Georgia Peach. Fill shaker with ice and shake for 10-15 seconds. Strain into a double old fashioned glass. Add Ginger Kombucha and chilled green tea. Garnish with cucumber sticks and sliced peaches.

Spiked Root Beer Float
Inspired by // Gravity
Created by Mixologist Adam Wilson

2 oz. SKYY Infusions Vanilla Bean
4-6 oz. Root Beer
1 scoop Vanilla Ice Cream
Chocolate Syrup
Carmel Syrup
2 Ginger Snaps

In float glass, combine SKYY Infusions Vanilla Bean and root beer. Add vanilla ice cream. Drizzle syrups in crisscross pattern. Chop one snap and sprinkle over ice cream. Garnish with whole ginger snap.

The Lupita
Inspired by //Lupita Nyong’s Red Ralph Lauren Cape Dress
Created by Yaz

pop! INGREDIENTS

To be released today LIVE on air!

21Feb2014

AKOO’s 5th Anniversary Celebration at Agenda // featuring T.I., B.o.B. & Jonathan Mannion

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I know I have been M.I.A., but know that I have been a busy little bee. I’m currently nursing a flu that I caught while out in Vegas producing this amazing event for Akoo Clothing. In between medication cocktails, I figured I’d share some of the photos from the event. Grateful for having such great clients! Thanks to everyone involved in making this big night happen including Akoo Clothing, Hustle Gang, Johnathan Mannion, Lavo, Best Reps, ColorEdge, Standard & Co., Boost, DJ Franzen and everyone else who participated.

AKOO Clothing Co. celebrated their 5th year anniversary in style during Agenda in Las Vegas last night! This private affair took place at the new Lavo Lounge and was hosted by Grammy Award winning Recording Artist and Actor, T.I., alongside Jason Geter, both of which are founders of this burgeoning brand. Guests were treated to cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres, music by Las Vegas’ own DJ Franzen, go-go dancers as well as a fashion presentation of the exclusive AKOO x MANNION Collaboration and the Spring Collections of AKOO and Hustle Gang, which are in stores now. Special guests Recording Artist B.o.B., Photographer/Director Jonathan Mannion and Artist Sue Tsai were in attendance to celebrate the brand’s 5 years of success with T.I. and toasted to the many more years to come!

Check out the details!

pop!ELEMENTS

Event Production: pop! by YAZ
Venue: Lavo Lounge, Las Vegas
Photography: Joe Durkin
Decor: pop! by Yaz, ColorEdge, Standard & Co. and Boost
Models: Best Reps

T.I., Sabai Burnett, Jonathan Mannion, Mel Testamark and B.o.B.

Yaz Quiles, pop! by Yaz // Akoo, AKOO x MANNION Collaboration and Hustle Gang Models

Jonathan Mannion and B.o.B.

B.o.B. and T.I.

T.I. making his grand entranceB.o.B.

Grand Hustle CEO and AKOO’s co-founder, Jason Geter, Kirsten Daniels of Grand Hustle, and AKOO’s VP of Marketing, Sabai Burnett.

Yaz Quiles, Eileen Arias & Isis Arias aka #5FootCrew with Sabai Burnett – He knows he loves us!LaShunda Davis, Shawn Solomon, Yaz Quiles and Charlie Muff

DJ Franzen

Artist and Akoo Book of Kings honoree, Sue Tsai

AKOO x MANNION Collaboration T-Shirt, Akoo JeansHustle Gang HatAkoo and AKOO x MANNION Collaboration

Akoo, Akoo Women, AKOO x MANNION Collaboration and Hustle Gang

Akoo Women

Akoo and Akoo Women

Go-Go Dancers

Molly Sito & Yaz Quiles

22Jan2014

Chinese New Year Celebration // Year of the Horse

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Chinese New Year Celebration // Year of the Horse

According to the Chinese zodiac, 2014 is the year of the Horse. It is a year for renewal and growth. The horse is strong and swift, and teaches us to seize the moment!

With the Chinese New Year being right around the corner, I thought the best way to teach my Baby Bear about the traditions and splendor of the occasion was with a Chinese New Year Play Date Party! Thankfully we are only a short ride away to Chinatown, so we ventured off for an afternoon of learning, shopping, eating and plain ole’ mommy and me fun. The following day we decorated the house and had a fun-filled day with all of her buddies!

See how it all came together…

pop!ELEMENTS

Event Production: pop! by YAZ
Venue: Private Residence
Photography: pop! by YAZ
Decor + Favors: pop! by YAZ via Pearl River Mart + Chinatown
Mandarin Dresses: Chinatown

Me and the Baby Bear! We just love having our friends over and dressing up.

Mandarin Dress
Baby Bear and I went shopping in Chinatown and scored by finding these beautiful Mandarin dresses for all of her friends. Upon entry, we surprised them with the choice of a dress for them to wear during the festivities.

My Baby Bear!!!

Tangerines
During Chinese New Year, tangerines and oranges are displayed as decorations and are also exchanged among friends and acquaintances. Sometimes, small trees are kept for this purpose. Fruit is almost always a good Chinese New Year’s gift. Oranges and tangerines are a traditional favorite, though, and can also represent happiness and abundance, as in an abundant harvest. If there are still leaves and a stem attached to the fruit, it also means fertility.

The Centerpiece
The peony is considered to be the “Flower of Richness and Good Luck” in China. Therefore it is a favorite New Year decoration. I also included a paper dragon with a pearl mouth piece.

Year of the Horse
2014 is the Year of the Horse according to Chinese zodiac. The Year of the Horse starts from Jan. 31, 2014 (the Lunar New Year / Spring Festival of China) and lasts to Feb. 18, 2015. I painted the horses gold as it represents happiness and prosperity.

Lanterns
The Lantern Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the first month of traditional Chinese calendar. During the Lantern Festival, children go out at night to temples carrying paper lanterns and solve riddles. People also get together to celebrate the beginning of spring by watching fireworks and eating Yuanxiao (sweet stuffed dumplings made of glutinous rice flour served in soup). The festival officially ends the Chinese New Year celebrations.

Lion Dance
Street celebrations often include a traditional lion dance which is believed to scare away evil and bring good luck. There are usually two dancers. One acts as the head and the other the body. They dance to a drum, cymbals and a gong. On the head of the lion is mirror so that evil spirits will be frightened away by their own reflections. As the lion runs along the streets he begins to visit different places. On his way he meets another person, the ‘Laughing Buddha’ who is dressed in monk’s robes and a mask. He teases the lion with a fan made of banana-leaves which makes the lion jump around.

Red Flowers
Red is a very important color as it represents happiness, purity, celebration, health and luck.

Crafts + Fun
Paper dragons, interpretative lion dances, spontaneous hugs and tons of laughter ensued throughout the afternoon.

The Feast
Steamed Vegetables
Dumplings
Wontons
Steamed Rice
Beef Fried Rice
Vegetable Spring Rolls
Chicken Lo Mein
Pink Fortune Cake
Sweet Biscuits
Tangerines

Noodles
When served during Chinese New Year, noodles shouldn’t be cut or broken into pieces. Long noodles represent a nice long life, although eating them could get a little messy.

Dumplings
Chinese dumplings are one of the most important foods in Chinese New Year. They symbolize wealth as their shape is similar to ancient gold or silver ingots.

Mehar showing off her chopstick skills.

Uh oh! Looks like somebody is mean muggin’!!!! She thought she didn’t get a tangerine. No tangerine, no good fortune! YIKES!

Ahaana nibbles on pink Fortune Cake.

Red Envelope
Early on New Years Day children receive lucky red packets called ‘Hong Bao’ containing sweets or money.

Favors
Their gold take-out boxes included a small change purse, pink chopsticks and a mini doll.

Fortune Cookie // Year of the Horse
Now is the time to implement meaningful changes in our lives. With its wild spirit, the horse longs to roam the land freely. It is a year for bold adventures and enlightening exploration. It’s a good time to travel afar! The Wood Horse can bring you good fortune, new journeys, and a replenished spirit.

Live, love and laughter
Live like the moment pictured. Exuberant, engaged and with all of your heart. Make everyday pop! Let go and LIVE!!!!

27Nov2013

Ballerina in Paris // Baby Shower

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Ballerina in Paris // Baby Shower

Girls dream of growing up to be a Ballerina who run off to Paris to live out their dream of performing at the Paris Opera Ballet. To get a head start on that journey, I created a beautiful Baby Shower for Candace + Frantz’s baby girl that featured beautiful Eiffel Towers, pretty tutus and luxe flowers.

Grab a custom made Parisian cookie and check out all of the stunning details.

pop!ELEMENTS

Event Production: pop! by YAZ
Venue: Private Residence, Club Room
Photography: pop! by YAZ
Stationary & Design: pop! by YAZ
Decor/Centerpieces/Flowers: pop! by YAZ
Tutus: pop!by Yaz
Favors: pop!by Yaz
Cake & Cookies: My Sweetest Moments
Diaper Cake: Apple’s Custom Diaper Cakes

The Decor
Candace, the mom-to-be, wanted a baby shower that was girly, beautiful and frilly. She wanted to do something Parisian or with a Ballerina theme. I, of course, thought why not include both ideas in one? I wanted the details to elude the feeling rather than be a literal translation. So while I included custom made tutus and Eiffel Towers it was used in moderation. The outcome? A pretty, luxe and chic shower to bring in her little ballerina!

Rocking Chair with Tutu
I custom made this tutu especially for this rocking chair. You can even remove it and wear it if you’re ever in the mood to prance around the house like a ballerina!

The Kids Table

I made the pink tutus for the little ballerinas.

Each favor box included a ballerina, bunny our mouse outfitted in a stylish bowtie or tutu. The box was filled with all sorts of goodies including tiaras, cameras and finger puppets.

The Kids Table
I wanted the kids to feel just as special as the adults. They had their own table with place setting, favors and Eiffel Towers. I heard they were a big hit!

Baby’s Breath floral arrangement

Floral centerpiece featuring peonies, garden roses and hypericum

The Flowers
The flowers included lush floral arrangements of Peonies and Garden Roses along with pots filled with Baby’s Breath.

The Favor
Luxurious pashminas in shades of pink, silver, charcoal and white were given to each guest.

Baby Bump Cake

Cake Pops

Custom Cookies

Baby Bump Cake

The Sweets
All of the wonderful sweets were made by the lovely Jen over at My Sweetest Moments.

The Diaper Cake
The diaper cake was custom made by Apple’s Custom Diaper Cakes. I just loved the jeweled and lacy center ribbon!

19Nov2013

Setting the Kids Table for Thanksgiving

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Setting the Kids Table for Thanksgiving

When I was a kid, sitting at the kids table was like a death sentence! It was mostly because I was the only teenager amongst a table filled with my little brother and our cousins who are at least 8 years younger than I am. That feeling never has to happen again. My goal was to create a kids table even the adults would want to sit at.

With the help of Baby Bear’s friends we husked, peeled, mashed and arranged our way to our perfectly set table giggling all along the way. You too can make the kids table a fun place to be with tons of activities to keep the pop!TOTs happy and busy.

Check out the details below!

Wrangling these girls was challenging! They were so excited about everything they had accomplished and were literally jumping for joy.

We cooked a Cornish Hen to look like a tiny turkey. One Cornish Hen will feed four little ones.
They loved picking at the fruit it was garnished with.

The pop!TOTs loved these hot chocolates with chocolate shavings.

Ahaana and Liana husked the corn.

Peeling potatoes is not easy, but it made them appreciate the process and felt accomplished once they completed the task.

Chef Baby Bear in action.

The girls surround the sink to mash the potatoes. The pot is in the sink because it was hot.

Liana mashes the potatoes and Brookie photo bombs her! lol

The girls partnered up and created flower arrangements for their table. We cut and gutted squash and used silk flowers for the centerpieces.

Liana was so proud! She’s looking like a mini Martha Stewart.

The table is set.

Brookie and Mehar’s arrangement. Can you believe? How beautiful!

Liana and Ahaana’s arrangement is stunning!

A closer look at the table setting.

The girls finally get to enjoy the fruit of their labor.

The Food.

The spread.

The girls chat and chew.

Mehar sipping on her hot chocolate.

15Nov2013

Adventures at The Pumpkin Patch

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Adventures at The Pumpkin Patch

You know it’s going to be an interesting day when your honey thinks going to the Pumpkin Patch is a trip to the local super market to pick-up a few pumpkins. Yes, I gave him the side eye, but I truly do believe he was joking. I mean, YOU WERE JOKING….. right?!?!?!?

So, we jumped in the car and headed to Alstede Farms which is about 1 hour outside of NYC. Alstede Farms was founded in 1982 and cultivates over 600 acres of land in Chester using sustainable and certified organic farming methods. Apples, Peaches, strawberries, raspberries, currants, gooseberries, pumpkins, many specialty vegetables, corn and tomatoes are sold at their Route 513 retail market daily. The farm has over 13,000 square feet of greenhouses. Pretty darn cool!

We of course went for Family Fall Fun Day where we got to pick our own pumpkins and enjoy many of the activities listed below. This is a perfect day trip for the family to enjoy.