YANA represents socially conscious art ... and sometimes not so conscious musings (because we love a little sex and pop culture with our intellect!) This tumblr is a collection of inspiring thoughts, images, and successes that move our company forward.
~ Wednesday, January 18 ~
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Writer Kaitlin Mattingly has produced a new online article about YANA bags that is now featured on www.startupfashion.com! Click link below to read more: http://www.startupfashion.com/breakthrough-designer-label-yana-handbags I really like the article. xoxo -Yana

Writer has produced a new online article about YANA bags that is now featured on www.startupfashion.com! Click link below to read more:

http://www.startupfashion.com/breakthrough-designer-label-yana-handbags

I really like the article.

xoxo

-Yana


~ Tuesday, January 17 ~
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benthal: next stop: haiti

benthal: next stop: haiti


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I’m a huge fan of the founder and editor of Pop’Africana Magazine Oroma Elewa as well as singer/dj Solange Knowels. They recently both walked for the Alberta Ferretti’s Pre-Fall/Winter 2012 Fashion Show in Milan. Good choices by Ferretti.


~ Monday, January 9 ~
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Just makes me think… Glam on the Hound. Greyhound and EBONY Fashion Fair Ad, March 1963.

Just makes me think…

Glam on the Hound. Greyhound and EBONY Fashion Fair Ad, March 1963.

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Tags: EBONY magazine Im in love
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EBONY Magazine’s new tumblr is my current obsession! (We wont discuss that I thought this was Gary Coleman at first) Rodney is a little ahead of my time, but I still love this picture. ebonymag:The Jack In the Box phenom. Rodney Allen Rippy, February 1974.

EBONY Magazine’s new tumblr is my current obsession! (We wont discuss that I thought this was Gary Coleman at first) Rodney is a little ahead of my time, but I still love this picture.

ebonymag:The Jack In the Box phenom. Rodney Allen Rippy, February 1974.

Tags: EBONY MAG nostalgia
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A New Year is a clean slate… picture says it all.  Release baggage and clutter. Move forward renewed. 

A New Year is a clean slate… picture says it all.  Release baggage and clutter. Move forward renewed. 

Tags: minimalism new year clean slate
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~ Saturday, December 24 ~
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This is my last post before my holiday break… Happily the photoshoot last week was a success. Thank you to Bill Orcutt, who took great pictures of my work! Photography of Artworks NYC~ http://www.billorcutt.com

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! SEE YOU IN 2012

Best Always,

Ayana


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~ Saturday, December 10 ~
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theblackworkshop: get your hands dirty!

theblackworkshop:

get your hands dirty!


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Dreaming of a vacation…  A lifestyle change is part of my New Years resolution list. Thank you to theblackworkshop: ocean pool

Dreaming of a vacation…  A lifestyle change is part of my New Years resolution list.

Thank you to theblackworkshop:

ocean pool

Tags: vacation new life
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Thinking of home re-designs… possibly a line of pillows in the works.

Thinking of home re-designs… possibly a line of pillows in the works.

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~ Thursday, December 8 ~
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Video: Chanel Paris BomBay Runway Pre-Autumn 2011/2012. Thank goodness this was posted! Great inspiration. Enjoy this while having lunch today. Courtesy of www.highsnobette.com

Tags: inspiration fashion chanel
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~ Friday, December 2 ~
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THIS is why we all must read Elle Decor.

THIS is why we all must read Elle Decor.

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Tags: vacation season elle decor
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