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Cheryl C.C. McKenzie
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Cheryl C.C. McKenzie's journey takes her through ups, downs, friendly, and unfriendly places as she determines to make a better life. Describing in her own words her successes and failures. My Fashionable Journey tells of faith, trust, and dreams in an honest and compelling manner. Hailing from a legacy shaped by old-fashioned family values, this is a story of inspiration, determination, and perseverance showcasing the author's dusk to dawn attitude of not giving up, knowing that success is inevitable and work is never finished!

Cheryl C.C. McKenzie founded Kriss Kross Fashions, a small design studio in New York City in the 1980s, specializing in couture ladies' and men's wear. Her love of simple and well-fitted, floral, and print dresses were the impetus for following her dream of becoming a fashion designer.

Cheryl served as an Academic Advising Specialist at the City University of New York for thirty years, retiring in 2021. She worked with young adults undecided about earning a college degree. Students continuously commented on her encouraging and inspiring approach to education.

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Editorial Review: Jamie Michele for Readers’ Favorite

Choosing to read a memoir written by an individual we do not know and have not heard of, even if they are respected and known in their professional industry, is uncommon. I am not familiar with the intricacies of the fashion world except as a consumer, but something about Cheryl C.C. McKenzie and the promise of inspiration in My Fashionable Journey struck a chord. I read it, and am so glad that I did. First, the throwback to New York in the late '70s and '80s is an absolute delight, particularly with McKenzie's inclusion of photographs of her designs and the people wearing them. And second, a single woman who steps off a plane from Jamaica and within a handful of years has earned her BA and made a roaring success of her life completely and entirely on her own is spectacular. And finally, pulling all of this together and putting it into the perspective of these accomplishments being achieved by a strong woman of color—well, as a parent to a young woman in a similar situation, this might just be the best memoir I could pass on to my daughter. The writing is simple, straightforward, and engaging throughout. McKenzie has a firm, clear voice that transcends the page. The photography is crisp and the overall story is inspirational, and I am so grateful to have read it.

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An invitation-only celebration was held on: Saturday ~ April 30, 2022, to honor Author, Cheryl C.C. McKenzie on her debut memoir "My Fashionable Journey".

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