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Blessed and Bold: The Fierce Duo Behind Blessed Jewelry’s Cover-Worthy Creations

Blessed and Bold: The Fierce Duo Behind Blessed Jewelry’s Cover-Worthy Creations





Phatabulous Magazine’s latest cover is giving all the glitz and glam we deserve, thanks to the creative dynamo duo behind Blessed Jewelry—Sonja and Ceterija Barney. This Jacksonville-based mother-daughter team isn’t just creating jewelry, they’re crafting masterpieces that have us screaming, “Take our money!” 


Founded in 2009 (yes, they’ve been blessing our lives for a minute), Sonja and Ceterija’s journey is a beautiful blend of bold creativity, family connection, and pure artistry. Ceterija, with her killer eye as a graphic designer for Duval Connect, brings the designs to life, while Sonja, the OG visionary, scours inspiration like the fashion alchemist she is. 





This tag team is behind the hottest accessory on our cover: a pair of rectangular earrings that dangle from a silver chain-link triangle, featuring a powerful African woman in silhouette. The design? Inspired by none other than that unforgettable scene in Spike Lee’s School Daze, where shapely women take the stage in dresses that scream “fierce!” For this Phatabulous cover, it was all about collaboration. 





Sonja and Ceterija worked hand-in-hand with the cover woman and our very own publisher, Candace Smith, in a design session that was nothing short of fabulous. They created four stunning sets of earrings and bracelets, each more iconic than the last. 


But that cover look? A show-stopping mix of two designs, because when you’re as fabulous as the Phatabulous crew, one idea just isn’t enough. And let’s talk about the day of the shoot, darling. 





Stylist Devyni came through and placed each piece of jewelry on Gena with the kind of precision that only a true pro can pull off. The result? Absolute flawlessness. Every single shot? FIRE! Blessed Jewelry isn’t just about looking good—it’s about feeling empowered, dripping in culture, and flaunting that unapologetic confidence we all deserve. 


So if you haven’t snagged a pair from their latest collection yet, sis, what are you waiting for? 








🎉 Phatabulous Fam! Don’t Miss This Special LIVE Interview! 🎉 


Join us for an exclusive LIVE interview with our stunning cover woman, Gena Lashay! 💫 


🗓 When: Sunday, October 20, 2024

🕕 Time: 6 PM


✨ Hear all about her cover experience and dive into her inspiring testimony of faith, fashion, and fortitude. Plus, get the inside scoop on her latest and upcoming movie projects! 🎬👗 


📖 Haven’t read her full article yet? No worries! You can still download the latest issue of Phatabulous Magazine from Magcloud for just $5! 📲


✨ AND that’s not all! We’ll be announcing the winner of the GlamFit Shapewear Giveaway AND introducing our latest giveaway! You could win:


🎁 A free coaching session with Gena Lashay 


💎 Free jewelry from her exclusive cover collection from Blessed Jewelry. Don’t miss out on this amazing night of glam, giveaways, and inspiration! See you there! 💖


 #PhatabulousLive #GenaLashay #CoverWoman #FashionAndFaith #GiveawayTime





















 

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