Spirit of Excellence Inspiring Lives in Excellence Tue, 07 Apr 2020 21:19:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.4.1 150137064 An Update from JK with the Unique Cajon Box /an-update-from-jk-with-the-unique-cajon-box/ /an-update-from-jk-with-the-unique-cajon-box/#respond Mon, 06 Apr 2020 20:54:04 +0000 /?p=14490 From the Ivy Courtyard we made this little video playing the Cajon Box.  Even in the midst of the CoVid 19 virus - we have peace and enjoying the time to spread some peace through music.  We gathered a few spectators from afar - as the one fence is down, opening up the courtyard in view from the close by Seniors Home. 

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From the Ivy Courtyard we made this little video playing the Cajon Box.  Even in the midst of the CoVid 19 virus – we have peace and enjoying the time to spread some peace through music.  We gathered a few spectators from afar – as the one fence is down, opening up the courtyard in view from the close by Seniors Home.  They seemed to really enjoy the drumming and flags my wife and I did with the sun shining down on us.  Hope you enjoy this video and here is an update on JK Rhythm of Grace!

https://youtu.be/kXeIew87hD0

Combining the Rhythms of Heaven and Earth – to a Place Near You!    John’s gift for networking and facilitating musical projects with other creative heads have taken off through his “JK Rhythm of Grace” Drum Clinics with Spontaneous Musical Prayer Jams.  His niche combines humourous vignettes of wisdom, musical prayer declarations with stress relieving drumming and percussion.    As you follow JK you will be uplifted through his gift for creating a flow in spontaneous music, prayer, musical jams and coaching.  He is inspiring, anointed and is activating many musicians and creative artists – young and old.  Giving them purpose to use their gifts, an outlet to work together and communicate the heart of God.

His Musical Gatherings are open to all musicians, creative artists with a heart to create spontaneous music.

In 2003 John and his wife formed their non-profit, Canada Revenue Approved Register Charity “Ministry of Role Modeling the Spirit of Excellence”.  AKA “Spirit of Excellence” has been deemed a “Non-profit Philanthropic Seminary of Learning”.  They combine training workshops and classes ranging from spontaneous prayer with music, creative arts, flag dance, sewing, fashion, image improvement with a beauty school.

Now 2020 – 35 years later they are still married and on an adventure together, standing the test of time – moving forward with a greater passion and grace than ever.    “Spirit of Excellence”  is a product of the Kosti’s 25 year vision  where John’s passion is to see young people, musicians and creative artists encouraged and developed in their talents and to provide for them the opportunities to create original music, places to activate and grow their strengths and have a means of inspiration from other experienced legends and experts.

    

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Number One Figure – Do /number-one-figure-do/ /number-one-figure-do/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2020 21:43:50 +0000 /?p=14205 Learn to love your body, flaws and all.
Yes, I know...But I have, But I am, But I don't have, But I can't...
No matter what style or dressing issues you have they can be overcome. First, you need to know what suits you and then you can work around the issues you have. I am starting to share my Image and Personal Style tips again!  During this downtime I have more time and love fashion stylizing - showing men and women their best styles...

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Learn to love your body, flaws and all.

Yes, I know…But I have, But I am, But I don’t have, But I can’t…
No matter what style or dressing issues you have they can be overcome. First, you need to know what suits you and then you can work around the issues you have.
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I am starting to share my Image and Personal Style tips again!  During this downtime I have more time and love fashion stylizing – showing men and women their best Wardrobe styles that enhance their body shapes!

I am a certified Image Consultant, graduate of Joanne Wallace Image Improvement Institute in Harrisburg, PA. since 1991.   I am now registered with Image Innovators The Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) in Australlia.  I have styled many men and women from all over the world – some in India, Greece, Paris, USA and in our region of Ontario Canada

What Is an Image Consultant?  

Image consultants are trained to help you look your very best and they can teach you style and dressing skills you haven’t yet thought of. We can revamp your style, reboot your wardrobe and take you shopping. Valuable skills to learn for every woman.

Comment ‘Let’s Talk’ below and I’ll message you to arrange a time to chat.

Alternatively, Take the first step by purchasing a personal style program with My Private Stylist. https://colleenkosti.myprivatestylist.com/

I have a special coupon code CORONAVIRUS at this time of quiet we are all experiencing during the Corona Virus – since we are all at home this virtual Wardrobe & Style online program is perfect and easy to use.  It creates a personal profile for shopping and selecting the correct styles for your figure proportions.   Your Personal Style Consultation will discover Your Ideal Silhouette and create a personal profile in your own account online that you may print out and use for selecting Your Ideal lines and designs in clothing, coats, shoes, and accessories!

Use this coupon CORONAVIRUS and save 50% on Your Ideal Silhouette fashion and style consultation until May 31st!    

If you’d like to have some fun with discovering your personality style in dressing You can also access for free,  What’s My Personality in Dressing? quiz here at:  https://colleenkosti.myprivatestylist.com/your-style-expression/

You can also message me in the contact page – feel free to ask your Fashion questions!

Here is to your ideal silhouette and fun with fashion and looking forward to hearing from you!

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#StyleWisdom
#ColleenKostiPersonalStylist
#KostiBeautyInstitute
#FashionTips
#StyleTips
#MyPrivateStylist
#MenofStyle

 

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Corona Virus Message from Colleen /corona-virus-message-from-colleen/ /corona-virus-message-from-colleen/#respond Sun, 29 Mar 2020 21:37:48 +0000 /?p=13353 I pray you are doing well and not worrying during this time of social distancing due to the Corona Virus. Seems much of the country is in a panic and worried about Covid-19. While we of course should be smart and practical by adhearing to intelligent suggestions (washing hands frequently, not touching our faces, staying out of large crowds, etc.), but we don't need to live in fear. How do we do that?

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Hello KBI and all our staff and supporters!

I pray you are doing well and not worrying during this time of social distancing due to the Corona Virus.   Yes I have been enjoying the time of quiet, and now I am helping to homeschool my grandkids as my daughter still has to complete her University assignments online.  So I am busy but able to catch up and start some new and creative projects.

Seems much of the country is in a panic and worried about Covid-19. While we of course should be smart and practical by adhearing to intelligent suggestions (washing hands frequently, not touching our faces, staying out of large crowds, etc.), but we don’t need to live in fear.  How do we do that?

For me personally I look to my faith in Christ and the WORD HE left us, to encourage us and to prepare us.  Isaiah 41:10 says “Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous.”  Jesus also warned us that the days would get bad and said in John 14: 14  “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.”   We are praying against this virus that has come.  I do not believe it has come from God – we can pray against it and be wise to take care of ourselves and families and be at peace.  Fear is a tangible thing that severly affects us if we allow it to…body – soul – spirit.  So have faith – trust in His words and let His protection surround you and give you peace.

“Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father” Galations 1:3-4

These are things that affect us all, and we are all no different.  For many of us, in addition to staying at home, dance classes, gyms, workshops, conferences, schools and even churches have been closed.

While it may be disappointing, there are several things we can do….

  1. Clean and organize
  2. Family crafts and home projects
  3. Practice our skills – eyelashes on mannequin eyelashes (if you need more we have them in stock), Skin care treatments and massage practice
  4. Read a new book
  5. Take an online course 🙂

Speaking of online courses……I am offering all my classes ONLINE LIVE…..at half price!!  The Esthetics new program is registering now – and is on Special for $500 Level 01 and Level 002 each.  And I am including the Skincare kits free for each level, and Extraction Implement kits!!!!!

Please message me if you are interested in taking any training – and we can set it up – LIVE Class together – it will be almost like sitting next to you in class – but safe and following the Social Distancing rules.  Also I have in stock my new EYEBROW LAMINATION AND EYELASH LIFT KITS!  So I am offering these training together – including the kit for $200 total.

For more info click here to view the upcoming classes calendar  Most of the classes can be taken from HOME with me LIVE and are on sale!!

I will be starting this week some online live streaming so we can stay in contact and share some practicing times on Eyelashes, Nails and more fun things!!

Please stay healthy and stay in touch!  I am happy to hear from you at any time!!  (Except for when I am sleeping or busy with the kids 🙂 Leave me a message and will get back to you asap! )

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PinkaBoo Lipstick Reveal and How Beauty Rescues Women /pinkabook-lipstick-reveal/ /pinkabook-lipstick-reveal/#respond Sun, 23 Feb 2020 02:43:19 +0000 /?p=10005 Human trafficking is a $32 Billion a year industry. That's $7 billion dollars more than McDonalds made last year. JOIN WITH US AND OTHERS AS WARRIORS TODAY! We can use Beauty for a Purpose - it is fun - inspiring and creative!  KBI's lipsticks and cosmetic blending bar is a social enterprise supporting rescued women.

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I create my Custom, Hand-made Lipstick and Cosmetics as a Social Enterprise which raises funds for our Rescued Women from Human Trafficking.  This project has been operating officially since 2015, but started nearly 4 decades ago.  It all started as the Lord would consistently send me women through my beauty business, to train, mentor and be a supportive friend to.  I may not speak of this as much as I should share, but it has been 40 some years of learning, growing, being clay in the Master Potters’ hands.   I haven’t always been ‘soft clay’, but often have found my vessel needing that Master Creator – more forceful touch when a pot is not molding as it should, needs to be broken, crushed and then reformed with a washing of water………to be softened clay again that can be shaped, reformed and made into the beautiful creation He has in mind!  So I will share more another blog, but here is a bit of my story and why I ‘make lipsticks’….such a trivial thing it may seem.  But NO – I use Beauty for a Purpose – and it is fun – inspiring and creative!  And it shows the beauty of The Master Creator and our loving Savior.

My latest shade creation was this month – a beautiful Spring pink, and very moisturizing with a bit of added enriched “orange butter” and a hint of added essential oil “Damascus Rose”

🙋‍♀️  THANK YOU SO MUCH for the amazing community support!!  We set a Healiing Beauty Event for February 15th, and 51 women were involved and helped us name our KOSTI BEAUTY newest creation of Colleen Kosti’s all organic, Vegan Lip Plumping Hand made newest shade!  Check out this new Lipstick blend and post on our Social Media Lipstick photo your lipstick name suggestion.  THE WINNER is……..💄  Dana Horwitz who named our shade ‘PINKABOO’ was the chosen name!!!  💄

Now Available for sale in our Cosmetic boutique at KBI or online!  Try our Spring Lipstick now with a $40 donation in support of our Rescued Women from Human Trafficking and their Healing Beauty School and monthly Spiritual support breakfast.    The winner has received her own gift of this exclusively, custom created lipstick – all organic, vegan and lip plumping formula!

Thanks so much 😘 all organic, vegan and hand made Custom Blended Lipsticks and Cosmetics by Beauty Expert Artist Colleen Kosti

Please try it – I hope you will LOVE it!  And it’s for a great cause – our own local young women whom have been victims needing us all – to be a voice for them!

HUMAN TRAFFICKING IS MODERN-DAY SLAVERY

EVERY YEAR, THOUSANDS OF MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN FALL INTO THE HANDS OF THESE CRIMINALS FOR FORCED LABOR OR SEXUAL EXPLOITATION
IT’S GETTING WORSE.

Human trafficking is a $32 Billion a year
industry. That’s $7 billion dollars more
than McDonalds made last year.

With the increase of Human Trafficking—it’s time to increase the support for Rescuing and Restoring!

With nearly 4 decades of experience as an Award Winning, Professional Makeup Artist, Personal Stylist, Life and Beauty Educator Colleen Kosti Founder ~ Executive Director has been ministering, mentoring and providing training to women trapped in the Sex Trade & Adult Entertainment Industries and after 4 decades is still BRINGING THE MESSAGE OF HOPE AND RESOURCES TO FREE, RESTORE AND CLAIM THEIR DESTINY!

JOIN WITH US AND OTHERS AS WARRIORS TODAY

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Worship Prayer Jams 2020 /worship-prayer-jams/ /worship-prayer-jams/#comments Sun, 09 Feb 2020 00:18:28 +0000 /?p=9198 It's 2020 and time to increase our times of prayer and worship so we are refreshed and renewed!!  Worship Arts Institute branch at Spirit of Excellence presents weekly evening gatherings ˜Worship Prayer Jam" for those wanting to be musically creative in a setting that allows collaborative, experimentation.   Come to be blessed and to be a blessing.  Mat 18:20 "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

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It’s 2020 and time to increase our times of prayer and worship so we are refreshed and renewed!!  Worship Arts Institute branch at Spirit of Excellence presents weekly evening gatherings ˜Worship Prayer Jam” for those wanting to be musically creative in a setting that allows collaborative, experimentation.   Come to be blessed and to be a blessing.  Mat 18:20 “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” 

view our video playlist below @ Worship Prayer Jams, with JK and guests from some highlights with JK’s vignettes of Wisdom

With a spontaneous flow of Instrumental music, scripture declarations, intertwined with prayer, it is an amazing gathering of fellowship and God’s presence.

Worship Prayer Jams may include;

  • expressive  art,
  • silk painting,
  • worshiping God
  • with waving flags,
  • creative movement
  • and dance.

You are welcome to bring an instrument and most importantly a heart open to the Lord.

 

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Day in the Laboratory making a New Product Blended ~ Retexturize Face Primer /new-product-blended-retexturize-face-primer/ /new-product-blended-retexturize-face-primer/#respond Sun, 09 Jun 2019 21:06:15 +0000 /?p=6162 I am making custom, organic products for you! So excited about our day of blending this new amazing all Organic, skin smoothening Face Primer!   It's been a while since I created a new product from scratch so this was fun! 

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So excited about our day of blending this new amazing all Organic, skin smoothening Face Primer!   It’s been a while since I created a new product from scratch so this was fun!

KBI has created another new amazing all natural, organic and vegan makeup product – beautiful for your skin – healthy too! Colleen has created an amazing, one of a kind liquid primer, that is not only high in antioxidants, but is also packed with ingredients that are shown to do wonderful things for the skin. On clean, moisturized skin, apply the liquid primer with a flocked sponge or finger tips

Not only is it rich and hydrating, it provides long lasting coverage that resists settling into lines. Now here’s the best part – it is loaded with premium supportive boosters and moisturizers like Organic Aloe, Organic Jojoba Oil and Carrot Oil, along with super toning DMAE and rejuvenating MSM with a light Natural sent of Damascus Rose essential oil. Simply put, it’s beauty with benefits – and it’s just perfect as a base for your foundation with its skin perfecting Luminous reflective glow. The final product turned out perfect with a few minor adjustments….such as a higher level and quantity of magnifying ingredients added to the first recipe batch.  Yes it’s a trial and error process but thankful for the wisdom and experience of all these many years of cosmetic training, ingredient research and development practice with my line since the first few years in the early 80’s.

Please post your comments, and questions you may have about skincare, makeup or fashion and tune in to my “Monday Live Beauty show” every Monday at 12noon.  You can join in live, or watch the replay on my FB page Monday Live Beauty @KBI

Visit us here for a free skincare or makeup consultation!  Contact Colleen here

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** Ingredient Super Stars

Balanced for the skin’s pH between 4.2 to 5.8
– Organic Jojoba Oil
– Meadowfoam Seed Oil
– Vegan MSM & DMAE
– Carrot Seed Oil
– Cornstarch
– Vegetable glycerin
– Non nano zinc oxide non coated
– Essential oil “Damascus Rose”

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Style Wisdom – Know My Best Colours /know-my-best-colours/ /know-my-best-colours/#respond Mon, 21 Jan 2019 00:12:15 +0000 /?p=4005 To look good naturally, your image and style needs to point to you, not your clothes.

The fashion industry is simplistic on topic of colour, suggesting that we can all wear every colour and look equally good. This is not generally the case: your natural colouring will fight against colours which don’t complement it, resulting in your best features being subdued.
Colour Analysis is a process by which your natural colouring can be identified and is performed by your colour professional.

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Seasonal Analysis is one of the most popular forms of colour analysis and these tools will help you find the right colours for your wardrobe.

The Male Seasonal colour analysis wallet is a useful item for men.  Every man needs this handy item, which make your shopping an enjoyable, easier experience.  It will assist you in confidently choosing your wardrobe items.

It shows suggested best shades in suit, shirt, tie and accessories in men’s clothing.

All of the seasonal colour analysis wallets contain precision dyed 100% cotton poplin fabric swatches to help you find the most enhancing shades and hues for all your shirts, tie selections, and suit jackets!

To look good naturally, your image and style needs to point to you, not your clothes.

The fashion industry is simplistic on topic of colour, suggesting that we can all wear every colour and look equally good. This is not generally the case: your natural colouring will fight against colours which don’t complement it, resulting in your best features being subdued.

Colour Analysis is a process by which your natural colouring can be identified and is performed by your colour professional.  Expert Stylist Colleen Kosti has been working in fashion and with designers for more than 3 decades!  She will match you with the colours that will bring out the best in your overall image, and wardrobe. You will be educated how to choose your colours wisely.

Your clothes will no longer walk into the room first, they will harmonise with your total image to make you stand out and create a lasting impression on those you meet.

Order your Best Colours Swatch Wallet today     View Men of Style Image Consultation info

Book your Men of Style Image Consultation

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Style Wisdom – Read The Label /read-the-label/ /read-the-label/#respond Fri, 18 Jan 2019 23:16:55 +0000 /?p=3998 Oooh, This is lovely, look at the color, it feels so nice, and it's a great price...I'm going to try this one on.

In the fitting room, it's every bit as good on your as you had hoped, and you head for the checkout.
Hang on a second...Have you read the label? Does it say 'dry clean only' or 'hand wash'? Will you adhere to the instructions?
If not, this item may not be a good purchase.

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Oooh, This is lovely, look at the color, it feels so nice, and it’s a great price…I’m going to try this one on.

In the fitting room, it’s every bit as good on your as you had hoped, and you head for the checkout.

Hang on a second…

Have you read the label? Does it say ‘dry clean only’ or ‘hand wash’? Will you adhere to the instructions?

If not, this item may not be a good purchase.

In most cases caring for the garment as the label suggests is the only way the garment will maintain its look and last several seasons. To buy it and then toss it into the wash if the label recommends hand-wash or dry clean only will be a waste of your hard earned money.

Have you made errors like this in the past?

Do you have items sitting in your closet you seldom or never wear?

Do you struggle to find clothes that suit you or you like?

If the answer is yes then we should connect. I run personal, group and online consultations for men and women.

Why don’t we have a chat? PM me and I’ll contact you to arrange a time!

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Men of Style /menofstyle-2/ /menofstyle-2/#respond Fri, 18 Jan 2019 21:22:17 +0000 /?p=3980 Purposeful dressing means making each day count in not just what you do but how you look.
Your appearance is your visual resume and it will attract or repel opportunities of all kinds. Throw out or give away anything you haven't worn in over a year. Get everything adjusted. Spend more money on less pieces of clothing. Shop for a suit in person. There are more shoe colors than brown and black. Trouser cuffs should “break” on the tops of your shoes. Wear a pocket square.

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Purposeful dressing means making each day count in not just what you do but how you look.

Your appearance is your visual resume and it will attract or repel opportunities of all kinds.

Test it out…for 30 days make the time to dress purposely and experience the difference it makes.

Need to up your style game?

It’s easy with a personal style consultation. Contact us today and lets have a chat.

View the Men of Style Consultation today at:  Up Your Style today

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My Story – How I Started in the World of Beauty /my-story-how-i-started-in-the-world-of-beauty/ /my-story-how-i-started-in-the-world-of-beauty/#respond Sat, 29 Dec 2018 14:43:15 +0000 /?p=3673 I do Beauty with a Purpose - a very powerful purpose of bringing women to know their purpose, their creator and be all they can be to experience joy, purpose and live a fulfilled life! I started this amazing journey nearly 40 years ago! Here is a short version of how I started in the wonderful world of Beauty.  Another time I will share more...tune back to hear more snippets.  

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I do Beauty with a Purpose – a very powerful purpose of bringing women to know their purpose, their creator and be all they can be to experience joy, purpose and live a fulfilled life! I started this amazing journey nearly 40 years ago! Here is a short version of how I started in the wonderful world of Beauty.  Another time I will share more…tune back to hear more snippets.

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