About Time's new addition

About Time is constantly evolving so it should come as no surprise that it has finally added a female section to the already dynamic line-up. Khamela and Garnett teamed up to create a cutting edge and creative ladies section. It's called K&G's corner and it is conveniently located in the boutique itself. With the immense growth and the continued rising popularity of the About Time boutique it was natural to venture into the world of ladies apparel and accessories. The jewelry is vibrant, the clothes are cutting edge and unique, and the accessories are fun and playful. K&G's corner is well on its way to reach the level of success as the About Time Boutique.

*Putting Your Best Face Forward*

Makeup by Kim

Kim Porter is an artist and her canvas is the face. She is a native of Brooklyn, New York, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Community Health from Hofstra University. Albeit her quest for a tertiary education was fulfilled, her passion has just begun to seriously take a running leap into the direction of success. Porter has a serious addiction to makeup, and immensely enjoys to help herself and others feel beautiful inside and out. Luckily for her, she had an eye for colors and makeup since her childhood. Her gift of makeup artistry is self-taught. As a child, Kim loved to play with her mother's makeup and in high school she would always peruse the makeup counters and purchase a few items. Porter always took time out everyday to perfect her craft by teaching herself how to apply the makeup, watching youtube instructional videos, and using her willing friends as models to see what worked and what did not. As a woman of color, and a consumer, she knows first hand how difficult it is to locate the right cosmetics and artist; without searching high and low and spending an obnoxious amount of money on finding the right shade. As a freelance artist, she understands the puzzlement and lack of education women of color have, in terms of the correct application of makeup. There is a science to the art of correctly applying makeup and putting one's best face forward that, Kim has first hand knowledge of. Porter has launched a Blog and a Youtube instructional channel, through these she hopes to reach a wider audience and provide the African-American community with a virtual hands-on guide to putting their best face forward. The most important element of Kim's work is to be able to use her creativity to enhance natural beauty, yet bring out a person's inner beauty and individuality.

The Chronicles of About Time going Green (Chapter 1)

About Time Boutique has finally decided to Go Green! The Chronicles of this Journey will be documented, photographed and shared with the public via blog postings of literature and pictures. About Time Boutique is 100% about the community and giving back to the community, therefore the process of going green was inevitable. We are overjoyed at the prospect of sharing this journey with our readers. Please stay tuned and enjoy the journey with us!

Below is the Press Release announcing our decision to go green.

"Just in time ABOUT TIME BOUTIQUE decides to go green.

(May 26, 2010) The environmentally conscious owner of About Time Boutique, Kevin Phillips, has finally decided to join the Green movement. Phillips prides himself on keeping abreast of current events and being a conscious member of his community having participated in countless charity events to benefit his community; so it was imminent that he would eventually take his company green. The recent oil spill in the Gulf persuaded him to speed up the process of producing his t-shirts in an organic manner. He has decided to forgo the use of PVC based ink and will begin using water based ink; which is eco-friendly and keeps the t-shirt design aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

Not only is he doing the environment a service, he is also on the cutting edge of the Green movement in his area of Brooklyn, NY. There are not many stores in the area, which have decided to be on the cusp of this new Green movement. The benefits of using water based ink are plentiful and uncomplicated to obtain. When using water based ink, there are no toxic fumes being released into the atmosphere, which was a great concern for Phillips because his immediate atmosphere is his workspace. Also, the screens can be easily cleaned with water and can safely go down the drain because they are no more harmful that your normal household cleaners. While these two facts are extremely important, the selling point for Phillips was that the use of water based ink will not diminish the quality of his t-shirts. The colors of water based ink are more vibrant, the ink itself is extremely durable, and lightweight which will provide optimum comfort to the wearer.

About Time Boutique is ecstatic to provide customers with an environmentally friendly alternative to t-shirt wearing, while still keeping the designs fashion-forward and street savvy. "