A taste of the future!

I've decided to bring back my original

name sake brand that will feature mostly

one of a kind, limited edition and L.West classics!

Below is a taste of what to expect.

www.lorrainewest.com

COMING SOON!

A custom and a one of a kind...

Fire Opal Sterling Silver Ring, hand made by me.

I embedded a few hammered and rough edges to

give the ring a rustic and vintage look.

Its a single finger ring but the over sized

elongated stone gives the illusion of a two finger ring.

Don't worry tashawest.com won't be going anywhere.

The site will have a totally new look with brand spanking new product.

COMING SOON!

Spring will be full of new surprises in store!

Spark NEWNESS in 2010!

Happy New Year 2010!

We made it through last year!

Now lets live up to our dreams and goals!

Life waits for no man or woman!

Make each day count like it's your last!

Live the vision you were put here to do and be!

Spark your light!

xoxoxoxo

Last Snow of 2009!

The last snow of winter 2009 in Brooklyn!

I felt clear, still and ready for the new me next year!

Glad I had my camera handy to capture

the serene moment!

Thank you all for supporting my happenings in 2009!

I look forward to having you join my journey in 2010!

The possibilities are endless for us!

TIPS FOR LIVING OUR BEST NEW YEAR EVER....

1- Write your goals down and why your making them.

2- Hold yourself accountable or ask a friend to check in on your PROGRESS.

3- Be realistic

4- Do not expect perfection...just do..your..personal best.

5- Success leads to Success!

6- You Rock and Roll!

7- Love your self!

xoxoxoxo

The Holidays in Paradise..St.Lucia to be exact!

Happy Holidays!

I was so fortunate to spend a majority of my

Dec. 09 Holiday season in Paradise...St.Lucia to be exact.

Its a beautiful Island in the Southeast Caribbean.

St. Lucia is full of lush rain forests, and crystal clear Waters.

The people are full of life and hospitality.

The food is fresh, colorful and mouth watering!

I took over 400 shots of the Island.

The views are so breath taking that a camera

doesn't do it justice. You must see it for yourself.

Below is just a taste of what I captured.

I look forward to my next trip for carnival 2010.

Me in front of the famous two Piton Mountains.

St. Lucia's Lager beer is named after them.

A majestic view of the Piton's

Looking out onto the Caribbean Sea on top of Pigeon Point.

The Sunset...Ever so Romantic!

Stay tuned for more images to come!

I have so much new inspiration for new collections in 2010!

xoxoxoxo

Fast Trac Growth Venture Course Complete!

Its been a busy two months. 2009 is coming to a close

with many blessings and successes for me.

One of my proudest moments of the year is completing the

Fast Trac Growth Venture Course sponsored by the

Levin Graduate Institute and Small Business Services NYC.

It is an intensive business course designed for giving

you hands on training to grow your existing business

or tools to start a new business.

One of my slides from my powerpoint presentation.

Fast Trac Instructors and Entrepreneurs

John and Derrick.

My Fast Trac Diploma!

I look forward to sharing new changes with my brands in 2010.

Please click on the blog title above for the link to

The Fast Trac program for more details.

Mission Accomplished...EB x LW/TW x STA

The Soul Train Awards are back!

The ceremony was held at the

Georgia World Congress Center on

November 3, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia.

This years female tribute went to Chaka Khan,

for her life time of outstanding achievement in music.

The powerhouse vocal crew of Ledisi,

Erykah Badu, Angie Stone, and Fantasia

accompanied the legendary soul singer,

Chaka Khan on stage for a medley of her greatest hits.

I was pleased to see Erykah Badu rocking her

new Khepera Cuffs I custom designed and

shipped to her back in September 09.

A close up of the Cuffs! A Labor of Love!

Erykah Badu was inspired to wear an outfit

resembling Chaka Khan's 70's stage costumes.

Erykah and Chaka share the stage.

Brilliance personified!

The Soul Train Awards aires

Sunday November 29, 2009.

Ease on down...ease on down the road...

The Wiz if definitely on my top 10 list of flicks.

I finally purchased it on i-tunes early October.

I was especially inspired to dress as Michael Jackson's

character of Scarecrow in The Wiz movie for Halloween 09.

The inspiration spread to my friends...we had the whole cast ready to

ease on down the roads of Manhattan and Brooklyn.

A blast was had by all..and yes we happened to meet the Wizard!

The original cast album cover art of the Wiz on Broadway.

If you don't have this album already it is a must have

for your music collection.

Captured at the 1st Annual Monsters Ball in Dumbo Brooklyn.

The Cast of The Wiz 2009..."off off Broadway,"AG.

Listed from left to right; Lorraine "Tasha" West as Scarecrow,

Ashaka Givens as The Lion, Kristen Tate as Dorothy,

and Brian "Deka" Paupaw as The Tin Man.

Our Inspiration

the original cast of the motion picture, The Wiz.

I had so much fun crafting my ensemble

the day of Halloween.

What can I say I'm a crafty girl!

Need I say more...MJJ Rules!

A Special shout out to Rebecca Casciano for

working her magic of make up artistry on

our Wiz cast 09.