So I’m happy to announce that I’m a Toyota Lifestyle Ambassador!
The car brand tapped me to ‘Go Places’ in their vehicles, and take you guys along for the ride. I’m actually going to Cape Cod this afternoon for a golfing event, but drove a Highlander to visit Madam CJ Walker’s estate this past Friday!
In case you don’t know who Madam CJ Walker is, allow me to indulge you in a bit of Black History! Madam Walker was the first self made female millionaire in America. She built her fortune by developing and marketing a successful line of hair care products for black women. Her mansion, Villa Lewaro, was built in 1918 by Vertner Tandy, the Co-Founder of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Madam Walker built the mansion to stand as a tribute to the advancements of African-Americans, and to act as a pillar of inspiration for future generations. As an entrepreneur and black business woman, I was beyond inspired by the grandiose structure, and all its 34 rooms.
For my fun daytrip, I wore an Essendi leopard top, my Rag & Bone Jeans, and my Gianvito Rossi perspex pumps (I love ’em!). I finished my look with Covergirl Outlast All Day Lipcolor in Ever Red-y.
At any rate, it was a super fun and educational excursion! Many thanks to the National Trust for Historic Preservation for hosting the tour; read about their efforts to conserve and protect the home here. Also, read up on Madam CJ Walker at MadamCJWalker.com and check out a few historical flix below.
Also, stay tuned for my fun trips with Toyota.
I’ll be Instagramming and Tweeting with the hashtag #letsgoplacesclaire #claireandtoyota and #letsgoplaces.
xoxo
“I am a woman who came from the cotton fields of the South. From there I was promoted to the washtub. From there I was promoted to the cook kitchen. And from there I promoted myself into the business of manufacturing hair goods and preparations. I have built my own factory on my own ground. I had to make my own living and my own opportunity. But I made it! Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them.” ~Madam CJ Walker
Love Everything about this! Awesome, Claire!
YES YES Y’ALL!
WOW!!!
You betta get your sponsored life Claire!
NO shade at all, I’ve noticed you’ve been in a lotta open toed shoes….did you you address your toe situation??
inspirational, and of course Claire, you’re fab
Blessings
This post is LOVE. When I tell you this is some of the content that I remember what drove this site! Keep it coming!
the earrings claire!!!
Amen to that! That was so inspirational for me, we have to make our way and pray as we are on our journey. If we do a little God will do the rest!
Excellent post and well done Claire!!
Great job Claire! And you look fabulous. I’ve been following your blog for a few years and I think you’re doing an amazing job. Your hard work and dedication is paying off. I’m continually impressed by how this site has grown and seeing your opportunities grown as well. I am very proud of you. Congratulations and I can’t wait to see what’s next.
Congratulations, Claire! You are reaping the rewards of your hard work…Way to go!!!!
First you look great and congrats, I love that quote from Madam CJ Walker here to more black women making thing happening and doing it big!
Claire!Claire!Claire! I just love you. I have been following this blog for some years now and got inspired by you to start my own blog. Ivyekongblog. You are an inspiration to many and you work so hard.
Keep it up Claire.
This is awesome! Congrats to you!
This was a GREAT post! Loved it and so inspired. So happy for your opportunities and thanks for sharing!!
Yes Ms. Claire.. You are such a star :). And yes to Madame CJ Walker and her amazing legacy
Love this post!!!! Please do more celebrations of black history 365. By the way, you and Madame CJ resemble each other. Hint…Hint…You should be tapped as a possible role for her. Cheers!!
Well done Claire!
olhar fabuloso!
Your body is looking snatched! I can tell you’ve been working out ;)
One of my favourite looks on you. That red lip is everything. Congrats Claire. You’re inspirational
YES #Americangirls! I visited her estate as a kid and was never the same. A lot of folks like to talk down on AA women but we’ve been doing great things for a while.
Claire you look amazing as usual. I swear if I had your legs I would never wear pants.
AWESOME post!! Love it and Congratulations Claire. Along with Dorothy Dandridge, I also have a portrait of Madam C.J. Walker on my wall at home. I think it’s so important for us to Always be cognizant of extraordinary individuals and their achievements in our history. Thank you for these posts Claire.
Awesome Claire!!! Great to see you & your brand grow, happy for YOU!!!
Awesome Claire! Love the educational post and love the inspiration! Keep up the awesome work.
WOW! This is so inspiring and congratulations Claire with your new deal :)
Amazing, very inspiring. Thank you for sharing this information.
Congrats Claire!
You better just do it then!!!
JUST AWESOME!!!!
Soooooooo ecstatically happy for you!
Love this!
Great post Claire and I know you’ll keep it coming!
Looking good to match the new carrr. Wow I’m a fan. Slim,
Love this Claire! She is one of me and my moms idols! She is an inspiration to any female entrepreneur. After reading this I feel really inspired take my mom and we can see the estate for ourselves
Wow. Good news. Happy for you Claire.