Enterprise: Doris Michaels -the founder and CEO of, Doris Michaels Cosmetics

“Doris Michaels Cosmetics: Created to match, complement and enhance the beauty of women of colour. It is a full line of professional range of cosmetics, offering a wide array of long-lasting shades, all at great prices too. We are aware that our products significantly out-perform all other brands in the market, but we deliberately chose to keep our products very affordable because we don't think you should have to be rich in order to look beautiful” Doris Michaels


One of my fabulous friends -Samantha Coker (actress and girl-about-town) phoned me up -many moons ago to tell me about, 'a fabulous make-up range, -that I just had to use, -and that it was created by a Ghanaian woman, -and that it was fantastic, and that she had finally found the perfect foundation for her skin'. Well I don't know about you but when a sister and a good friend -calls to rave about something -I become excited (I like to be in the know) -especially if the product in question is made by one of my own. My friend Samantha was right, the Doris Michaels Cosmetics, range is wonderful.

Doris Michaels Cosmetics, was created especially for ethnic skin tone -and contain moisturisers and vitamins. Doris Michaels' powders, concealers and foundations -offer light to maximum coverage (depending on your needs) and a flawless natural-looking complexion. And her, 'Eye Shadow Palette' comprises gorgeous, vibrant colours -that stay true, all day without changing colour or fading. I am loving the, 'Crème to Powder' -it come in 9 different and glides on smoothly -adding a radiant glow (£5.99). For any make-up enthusiast, who has been looking for a concealer that promises Touche Eclat quality - Doris Michaels' 'Concealer Stick' -hits to mark. It comes in three shades (light, medium and dark), is enriched with moisturiser and vitamins and fortified with SPF-8, -it will protect you from, -'skin darkening' (£2.99). The liquid Lipsticks are yummy (especially the LG04 -a gingery, pinky browny mix of lusciousness), -comes in ten delicious shades and are long lasting (£1.49). The Doris Michaels Cosmetics range, is available nationwide -please visit: www.dorismichaelscosmetics.com for more information and your nearest stockist.

Enterprise: Dr. Jacqueline Owusu (CEO & Founder of Jackie’s)

Have you ever come across an individual, -who intrigues, inspires and makes you want to achieve more? The person in question is, Medical Doctor (she specializes in Internal Medicine) and businesswoman, Dr Owusu, -the founder and CEO of, JACKIE'S and 'Dr Owusu's Skin Care' range. I truly don't know where to start with this uber businesswoman. Wife (she is married to, Mr. Osei Bediako), mother (to two handsome boys, Matthew and Michael), a practising medical doctor and active businesswoman -this disciplined, busy bee doesn't stop (just take a look at her growing empire).

JACKIE'S was started in 2006 and carries, -affordable, quality apparel -(including: well cut suits, Liz Claiborne handbags, chichi shoes etc.) -and has recently, expanded into Fragrances, Skin and Hair Care products for both men and women (it comprises:bath and shower gel, body mist, candles, facial care, fragrances, gifts, hand and body lotion, massaging oil, bubble bath, body scrub, Shea butter cream, soap and treatments). I am loving the beautifully packaged, -Revitalizing Facial Oil (conditions, smooths and softens dry and mature skin without leaving an oily residue, $24.99), Revitalizing Youthful Radiance (is good for mature skin and will transform your skin in 6-9 weeks, $49.99) and Revitalizing Eye creme (improves dark circles and puffiness around the eyes, $29.99) from her skin care range -and many more from: http://www.jackiesclothing.com/