fanMAIL: Shay Elise
Loyal reader, and this past weekend’s Morning Glory, Shay Elise, writes:
Greetings Sandra!
I just wanted to reach out to you once again, and express my deepest gratitude! The feedback from you posting me as your “Morning Glory” has been overwhelmingly positive and inspirational. I’m still in shock that you chose me, but I’m so honored you did! Your readers are great, positive people, who have reached out to me just to say, “Keep Grinding!” God Bless you Sandra.
I’m forever in your debt;)
Best Regards,
Shay EliseP.S.- I saw a couple people ask about the tattoo on my chest. It’s of me and mother when I was a baby, it represents the hardest times in my life. And it reminds me who helped me get through those. I wanted her forever close to my heart.:)
Morning Glory: Shay Elise
*Loyal reader Shay Elise writes:
Greetings Sandra!
My name is Shay Elise and I read your blog faithfully everyday. I love how you express your mind no matter the outcome. I’ve always noticed the ‘Morning Glory’ post, and would love to be added. I’m 26 from Springfield, Massachusetts and I’m 6’1 without heels, lol! I’ve been modeling for about two years now, and I love it. I just want to make it without being seen solely as a sex object. Before I started modeling, I was an athlete. I’m an All-American in basketball who played throughout high school and community college before receiving a full scholarship to the D1AA school Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. I’m a hard worker, poet, and currently learning how to work from BEHIND the lens!
I’ve been told I’m too tall, too skinny, too fat, too many tattoos, and the list goes on! Being beautiful is a full package, and it should NEVER go on looks alone. What about the personality, charisma, and loyalty? All traits that we look for in someone whom we may want to get to know or love. We can be runway, editorial, high fashion, commercial models, yet no one looks to models to be ROLE models? I’m starting to see too many vixens and not enough Imanis, Tyras, and Evas. The most editorial photos I’ve seen lately have come from singers, i.e. Kelly Rowland, Brandy, etc. Where are the models that have the edge but can still be fashionable? Where are the models that can still be naked, and it’s actually called Art instead of eyecandy? By no means, shape or form am I saying that I’m top notch, I’m just a girl with a dream. But the view as “models” as black women have got to change…that’s all I’m saying
Thanks for staying true to self no matter what!
Best Regards,
Shay EliseP.s. I’m not big on Twitter but I have a facebook: www.facebook.com/ShayElise23
*Email edited for clarity and length
MORE photos of Shay Elise after the break!
Morning Glory: Kameron Dash
A not-so-loyal reader sent us images of video vixen Kameron Dash under the subject line “Stacey Dash’s cousin” — knowing that we would quickly open the email to see what any cousin of the “Single Ladies” star looked like. The email author didn’t count on us to do our research.
It turns out Kameron is not a cousin of Stacey Dash. They’re equally gorgeous (though Stacey has at least 25 years on Kameron) they’re not even in the same blood line. But Kameron’s natural curves do qualify her to be today’s Morning Glory.
MORE pics of Kameron Dash after the break!
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Morning Glory: Lais Ribeiro
Rapper Kanye West stopped by the Victoria’s Secret photo shoot and snapped a photo with Victoria Secret Flavor of the month model Lais Ribeiro.
MORE pics of Lais after the break!
Morning Glory: Ashanti
Singer Ashanti recently tweeted her plans to release her fifth studio album on her own label (Written Entertainment). Her last album, 2008′s The Declaration, spawned the singles “The Way That I Love You”, “Good Good” and “Body On Me” featuring Nelly and Akon. The Declaration sold 89K n the first week and has yet to go gold.
Yesterday, Ashanti, 30, released her album artwork for the as yet untitled project. Ashanti luxuriates on a beach wearing a parachute dress and her weave upswept in a dookie braid bun. She looks beautiful. Ashanti is doing a great job keeping herself relevant.
MORE Ashanti Morning Glory pics after the break! (Some pics may not be safe for work!)
Morning Glory: Coco
Nicole Austin, aka Coco, was seen frolicking in the waves on Miami Beach yesterday. Coco stars in the reality TV series “Ice Loves Coco” with her man, rapper-turned-actor Ice T. The show airs Sundays @ 10:30/9:30c on E! Entertainment TV.
Photos: INF PHOTO
Morning Glory: Shannon
It’s never too late in the afternoon for a little Morning Glory!
Loyal reader Shannon writes:
Dear Sandra Rose,
I have a daily habit of making sure I read sandrarose.com and pay close attention to ALL the ‘Morning Glories.’ I noticed “Miss Miami Monroe” received quite a bit of bad feedback for her pictures and for being in the military. I am aslo an aspiring model and serve in the military. I have yet to meet another young member who isn’t in the military while still pursuing other careers. There are rappers, singers, and other forms of entertainers currently serving-so what’s the problem with women modeling at the same time? Anywho, we’re entitled to our own opinion and this is mine. I love being in front of the camera while still serving my country. I would love to be the next ‘Morning Glory’ because just because you aren’t 5’7 or extra slender doesn’t mean you can’t make your body work for you.
Thanks,
Twitter: Shan_Allure
