… and Ebony said ‘I do!’

So in November 2012 sometime I got a call:

Hi Renée it’s Debbie. I’m planning a wedding for a lady called Ebony and she wants noone but you to make her up. She’s been trying to reach you but I’ve told her you’re my good friend so she shouldn’t worry, she’s such a lovely person… and that’s it, Ebony was booked for the 29th of December!

Debra-Jane, Ebony and I

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Pretty Lil’ Things in my Office

Sometime last week, I had a consultation with a bride who was running late. I got a little bored waiting so took pictures of little things I like in my office.

I just love pretty things (Hint for my next birthday)

  I love this quote and Chanel is one of my favourite designers. I quickly grabbed this notepad when I saw it…

Coco Chanel exuded such class and elegance. Read more

Vlisco Woman of the Month

The 8^th of March 2013 is International Women’s Day where women worldwide are honoured and shown respect for their immense achievements.

Vlisco feels women should remain in the spotlight for longer than just one day so this year they are celebrating inspiring women, throughout West and Central Africa, for one whole month. As many women find great inspiration by witnessing others overcome their challenges and live their dreams, their theme  is ‘BE YOUR DREAM’,

Five inspirational women have been selected for the Vlisco Women’s Month BE YOUR DREAM award in Ghana:

Shirley Frimpong-Manso, Mawuena Trebarh, Abena Amoah, Constance Elizabeth Swaniker and Ellen Maama Hagan.

The winner will be elected by the public and revealed during a festive award night & fashion show on the

6^th of April.

 You are invited to vote for the woman who inspires you most at any Vlisco shop in Accra, or online at beyourdream.vlisco.com. You can also win tickets to the award night & fashion show and a tailor made dress of your choice, made in the latest Super-wax fabric.

to vote for Shirley, text S to 1751 (all networks in Ghana)

RenéeQ is supporting Shirley Frimpong-Manso as we have been selected as her designer and stylist for the Awards Night. Please vote for her! Read more

I Love being a Woman!

So it’s the International Women’s Day on the 8th of March, a day that has been celebrated since the early 1900′s to honour and show respect, appreciation and love towards women.

This year I’m so honoured to be chosen to speak at an African Women in Leadership Conference in Accra and a Women’s Conference on Image in Liberia. I am also Shirley Frimpong-Manso’s designer for the Awards Night and Fashion Show for Vlisco’s Be Your Dream Woman of the Month competition.

This year I want every woman to celebrate themselves…

Celebrate YOU for there’s none other!

 In 50 words or less, I’d like you to tell us what you love most about being a WOMAN and what makes you DIFFERENT from all others.

 5 winners will be chosen.

The best 3 living in Ghana will receive a free makeover by Renée and her portrait taken by

Nicki Photography (Mahogany Events by Debra-Jane).

The best 2 living outside of Ghana will receive a surprise gift from the RenéeQ store.

Kindly email info@reneeq.com with the subject ‘I Love being a Woman’. At the end please state where you live.

Entries close on the 7th of March. Looking forward to reading them.

And please vote for Shirley Frimpong-Manso at www.beyourdream.vlisco.com

Credit:

‘I am a Woman’ quote taken from a greeting card on www.zazzle.ca

The beginning to your life of colour

It’s Day 4 and in just 3 days, these beautiful ladies would have learnt all the tips and secrets

  in becoming a good professional Makeup Artist with a difference.

Renée and her students…

…having a few Diva moments. As the ladies know, it’s all about….. 

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Valentine’s Day with Adams Apple

Shirley has done it again!

Following the huge success of the iconic ten chapter movie series ‘Adams Apples’, Sparrow Productions has embarked on another eventful journey with the feisty Adams girls and their equally vivacious counterparts.

We meet the girls, a year later… on the bright note of forgiveness, renewed vows and honey mooning in London. But an unsuspecting kidnapping and a ransom note for ten million cedis throws the family into instant chaos and starts them on what will become the most ferocious chapters of their lives yet…

We caught a few of the many beautiful celebs, couples & friends who attended the premiere on

Valentine’s Day

Shirley Frimpong-Manso – Sparrow Productions

Adams Apple Season 2

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A New Year of Beauty!!!!!

Many thanks to all the beautiful women who totally rock RenéeQ!

Many thanks to all the beautiful brides who allow us to do what we do best: accentuate your inner beauty with an outer glow!

Many thanks to all our Facebook fans & Tweeties who send us inspiring messages and words of encouragement that keep us going.

accentuating your inner beauty with an outer glow!

Many thanks to all the companies who hire us for Executive Grooming & Image workshops.

Many thanks to all the advertising companies who hire us for make up artistry.

Most of all, thanks and glory goes to God for had it not been for Him, we wouldn’t be where we are now.

A very Happy New Year to you.

2013 will be better…
Many new ideas and surprises to make you feel and appreciate the beauty you’ve been blessed with

Join www.facebook.com/ReneeQgh and follow @ReneeQgh on Twitter to be kept up to date.

Watch this space!

The Lady & Her Pearls

I am SO in love with Pearls and think there’s no piece of jewellery as classic.

Even though I still adore the classic Audrey Hepburn/Elizabeth Taylor look, I love to be different and so have designed and stock modern & ultra unique pieces.

Every lady must have pearls as they are known to exude wealth, sophistication & class, femininity, elegance and chicness.

… could be a little stud, a brooch, single strand necklace or a head-turning RenéeQ piece…

FS33 multi

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Bubbles & Pearls – October 18th

On Thursday October 18th from 6pm was another evening of blingy fun….

Shopping, Networking, Cocktails & Canapes

at Bubbles & Pearls.

A few pictures from the event.

Watch out for the next one.

My sister Renata and I

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Beauty is a Promise!

Question -  “Renée I really need you to make me beautiful on my wedding day. Can you please help me?”

Answer: “I can’t make you beautiful. Your beauty is within.

I can only use make up to enhance this beauty God has promised each and everyone of us”

Photo – Barry Adams

I love the prayer on www.365promises.com today…

”My prayer is that each and every one of us would know that we are all a one of a kind masterpiece that can never be replaced in the sight of our Father. May faith rise up in our hearts today as we join in the declaration of King David in Psalm 139:14 where he said… I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. (NIV)”

You are beautiful.

You are unique.

RenéeQ – Accentuating your inner beauty with an outer glow.

That’s what we do.

PS – Fuschia is one of my favourite colours. I love this picture!