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Swa-Rai's Instagram Fashionista of the Week @sonyeprincessI still can't believe Whitney Houston is gone! In fact, I still pretend she is alive... Don't ask why, it's just better for me that way! Some of you might not understand but read this post and it will give you a better understanding! Today I won't talk about her death but will instead focus on...

Shapewear Talk with Swa-Rai: Spanx Fall 2013 Fashion Week PreviewAs a part of our new segment Shapewear Talk with Swa-Rai, I will be doing some reviews on the Spanx line! Check out our first installment of Shapewear Talk with Swa-Rai here. I've been reading your e-mails and questions on our Facebook page and I'm researching and looking for solutions to your...

Swa-Rai is Giving Away a $50 Gift Card to California Wine Club of Swa-Rai.com, which covers Fashion. Beauty. Food. Travel. Luxury & Lifestyle topics. Raijean known for being girly girl; who believes in living your life to the fullest, from this motto Swa-Rai was born! She is also the editor of Swa-Rai Mommy, a site that covers her life raising her 3 year...

Swa-Rai Fashion & Lifestyle BlogEditor In Chief of Swa-Rai Fashion & Lifestyle Blog, which covers ~ Fashion. Beauty. Food. Travel. Lifestyle & Luxury~. Raijean founded her blog "Swa-Rai in 2010 and it has since become one of the fastest growing sites with the help of social media sites like Twitter and Facebook; Swa-Rai's...

Swa-Rai Fashion & Lifestyle BlogOk, so I haven't fallen of the face of the earth...yet! But, I know some of you guys are like where has she been (sound the trumpets)... I've been in class all week! That's right taking classes so I can make Swa-Rai.com even better! I have so much to tell and show you guys, I promise I will...

Swa-Rai's Crystal Light Flavor Over Fizz ChallengeFor some of us giving up our diet soda can be a hard thing to do, but it can be done! So when I was approached to take the "Flavor of Fizz" challenge, I was game! Now, I realize during these hot summer months staying away from soda can be difficult. It can be even more difficult if you aren't...

Swa-Rai Mail: Bling Hangit I have a ton of accessories in my armoire but unfortunately I have so much stuff that I can't always find my favorite pieces, so I used my Bling Hangit right away. I absolutely love it, it makes finding my jewelry much easier and retails for only $9.99! You can locate them at your...

Swa-Rai Fashion & Lifestyle Blog I got a chance to see what some of my favorite boutiques had new for the Spring!! I also got to see some of my favorite bloggers as well, so life is good! Check out the pics below!! Nikia( ChiTown Fashionista, Jaye (Curvatude) and me... I guess I was too happy to see my Ryan (BowTie...

Swa-Rai gets styled by Rachel and Evan of Abonna Girl x NBC SegmentSo, I was kind of in a bind! I had nothing to wear for my NBCsegment! I mean, I could've worn something out of my closet but what fun is that! I wasn't sure what I was going to do but I decided with less than 24 hours to reach out to Rachel from Abonna Girlto see if they could help! She told...

Swa-Rai Review: Sony X HeadphonesWhat can I say, I love music! Since, I was a little girl music has played a huge part in my life. Whether I'm in the car, at an event, or traveling...Mama needs her music! So, you can imagine how happy I was when Klout notified me that they would be sending me a pair of Sony X Headphones,...

Swa-Rai Picks: Top 5 Sandals from Target Style Ladies, don't act like you don't know what I'm talking about....lol I'm very proud of Target, they are starting to become on of my favorite stores for fashion. If you haven't been in a while, I suggest you go check out the newest offerings at your local Target.

Swa-Rai Mommy: Does Your Child Love Football? Send them to Brian Kelly or Matt Forte's Football ProCamp Kelly will talk about the finer points of the game and beyond. All campers will receive a limited edition Matt Forte Football Procamp T-Shirt, exclusive autographed camp team photo with Matt Forte and have the opportunity to participate in contests and win additional prizes. Cost of the...

Swa-Rai Fashion & Lifestyle Blog You have till next Sunday April 10, 2011 CST About the Author: Raijean Stroud is the founder of the Bleeding Heart Project and Swa-Rai Fashion & Lifestyle Blog. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Business Management and a Masters in Finance. Her passion includes fashion, shopping and going...

Restaurant Review: Q BBQ Swa Rai Lets talk about the ribs... AAAAmmmaazzzingg!!! Seriously, these were some of the best ribs, I've ever gotten at a restaurant. They were tender, sweet and smokey, just plain delicious. Can we talk about the sides? The macaroni and cheese was hands down the best mac and cheese I've ever...

Swa-Rai Travels: Embassy Suites #travel #swaraitravels I'm talking made to order omelets, fruits, various juices and more. I usually sleep in but momma made sure she was up each and everyday to get her free breakfast. Don't judge me! And if that wasn't enough, they also have a daily Manager's Reception which includes free wine and cocktails along...

Swa-Rai Is Giving Away, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Pt. 2Dont' judge me but I got on the Twillight train late, I'm talking last train late! For whatever reason, I was not as gun ho about the series as everyone else was! I wasn't interested in reading the books or seeing the movie! Well, I finally let a friend convince me to go see the last one and...

Swa-Rai is Heading to LA For Lucky Fabb West I'm talking required surgery when I got home sick so I missed a lot because I wasn't feeling my best! I'm looking forward to doing as much as I can since I've never been to LA! So if you are a blogger, pr company, showroom or whatever, I would love to meet with you during my time in LA! I

Swa-Rai Mail: Fake Bake Self-Tanning Lotion & Mouse x Cellies Now I won't lie when I first got Fake Bake, I was intimidated by the whole process, it seemed a bit difficult and scary! So after inquiring with the creator of the line Tamarra, I was ready to try my 1st at home tan!! Good thing my little sister was home, I needed her to make sure I didn't...

Swa-Rai Fashion & Lifestyle Blog About the Author: Raijean Stroud is the founder of the Bleeding Heart Project and Swa-Rai Fashion & Lifestyle Blog. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Business Management and a Masters in Finance. Her passion includes fashion, shopping and going to the theater. She is an advocate for Heart...

Swa-Rai is coming back to NYHey guys Swa-Rai is headed back to New York to cover NYFW!!! While I'm there I'll be covering fabulous fashion shows, events and more! I will also be doing some correspondence work as well, so this should be fun! I'll be looking for the hottest places New York has to offer from shopping to...

Swa-Rai is headed to New York...org up and running(I'll tell you more later)! But I just wanted to drop a quick note to say that Swa-Rai Fashion & Lifestyle Blog is headed to New York for the Evolving Influence Fashion Blogger Conference hosted by IFB! I look forward to meeting some of my favorite bloggers and new people...

Happy New Year from Swa-Rai x NYE 2011 Outfit... I originally planned on staying in but at the last minute one of my friends got me to come out and I'm glad I did, I had a great time!! Since I had no plans on going out, I found a dress in my closet I hadn't worn! I literally got dressed in 45 minutes, the story of my life!!! I also...

Sunday Inspiration: Grateful Swa RaiLast week, I introduced a new segment on Swa-Rai called Sunday Inspiration, you can read all about it here. To give you a quick summary it's basically a segment where I talk about things I've been dealing with in my personal life good or bad. It's kind of my way of opening up even...

Bye-Bye Google Connect, Ways to Keep up with Swa-Rai If you subscribed to Swa-Rai through Google Friend Connect, I hope you'll decide to continue following me through one of the above channels. I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank you all for reading, commenting, tweeting, stumbling, subscribing, and loving Swa-Rai as much as I...

Swa-Rai is Giving Away a Copy of Tyler Perry's Good DeedsRaijean holds a Bachelors Degree in Business Management and a Masters in Finance. Her passion includes fashion, shopping and going to the theater. Raijean is the the Publisher and Editor In Chief of Swa-Rai Fashion & Lifestyle Blog, which covers ~ Fashion. Beauty. Food. Travel. Lifestyle &...

Swa-Rai Fashion & Lifestyle Blog The restaurant was soo pretty and inviting, I could really stay there and talk for hours! As soon as we arrived we were greeted by the hostess and seated. The waiter brought us water in this.... Isn't he cute???? Now for the good part... it was time to eat! Since I love sushi, you...

Shapewear Talk with Swa-Rai: Spanx Super High Footless ShaperAnd we're back with another Shapewear Talk with Swa-Rai segment. This week is dedicated to Spanx Super High Footless Shaper. Yesterday, I wore these babies to an event I was being honored at. I wanted extra coverage so I wore these under my pants. So here's what you need to know about this...

Swa-Rai Mail: Sephora Endless Color Blockbuster This set contains: - 98 x original, iridescent effect eyeshadows - 70 x shiny lip glosses - 6 x cream eyeliners - 2 x lip liners - 3 x eyeliners - Mascara - 4 x applicators I can't wait to play with this kit, it looks like hours and hours of fun! Sephora did a complete redesign from last...

Cocktailin: Our Holiday Swa-Rai Signature CocktailYesterday, we hosted our First Annual Holiday Swa-Rai and I had a ball! I actually think, I may have had too much fun but anyway... For the Holiday Swa-Rai, I wanted to play around with some of my Torani Syrups! After a few trials, I finally decided on the Svedka, Orange Juice and Torani...

Swa-Rai Giveaway: I Will Always Love You: The Best of Whitney Houston CDI still can't believe Whitney Houston is gone! In fact, I still pretend she is alive... Don't ask why, it's just better for me that way! Some of you might not understand but read this post and it will give you a better understanding! Today I won't talk about her death but will instead focus on...