Greetings all!

Well I am very excited to be starting to post here. I'd been looking for a place to share my writings on holistic beauty that would really appreciate it - a community that was already in the know and glad for more:). And then I remembered ymib!

So after weeks of having it on my todo list, the day has finally come:). And it's a fitting day as well. There's a beautiful rain outside my window and the breeze is light and rejuvenating - a perfect day for starting something new as the old is washed away and what's left is cleansed and made fresh again.

So a little about me, I am a holistic esthetician, herbalist, makeup artist, dancer, and writer. And this is just in this version of my life:). I'm looking forward to sharing what I've learned in my journey of life.

I own a mineral makeup company, Etniq, which caters to women of color as well as dancers and other performers. It was important for me to create a line that 1. would bring ethnic women the same variety of choices for healthy makeup that others have and 2. would be long-wearing, bold and vibrant if need - be to withstand the rigors of the stage as well as everyday life, lol.

I also am the artistic director of a ladies mambo dance team named Femme Finesse. We're a new troupe so there isn't much to say yet, lol but our myspace page is www.myspace.com/femmefinessedance if you want to find out more about us.

In any case, I'm glad to be here and able to share. I hope you all find it useful:).

Green blessings!

Leah

www.etniqminerals.com
www.leahpatterson.com