When I decided to create KBIV London, believe me when I say I had absolutely NO idea about the ins and outs of creating a skincare brand. π I was literally freestyling my way through it, learning as I went and hoping for the best.
But throughout everything, there were two women who stood beside me β my mum Wendy and my auntie Shirley. π€
These are two of the strongest women I have ever known. Theyβre the women I look up to, the women I measure myself against and the women who make me think, βIf theyβre proud of me, I must be doing something right.β
They taught me from a young age to be kind, treat people how you want to be treated and never forget where you came from.
And believe me, if I ever get a little too big for my boots or slightly too boujee π, my auntie will be the FIRST one to say, βOi! Come back down to earth!β
And I LOVE that.
Because you donβt need βyes peopleβ around you. You need real people. People who celebrate you but also check you. People who tell you when youβre being a brat π, pick you up when everything feels impossible and remind you who you are when youβve forgotten yourself.
There was a time in my life when I genuinely couldnβt see a way forward. And sometimes all it took was a walk around the park or a coffee with these two women to make me realise:
With the right people around you, you can get through anything.
Iβve experienced incredible places and beautiful things, and Iβve also experienced rock bottom. And what Iβve learnt through both is that happiness isnβt waiting for you in a multimillion-pound house, the Maldives or your bank balance.
Your happy place is wherever the people are who make your soul feel complete. π€
And thatβs where SHERWIN came from.
SHIRley + WENdy = SHERWIN. β¨
I wanted to create a cream that represented everything they give me β love, strength, happiness, positivity and GOOD ENERGY.
Because KBIV has always been personal. Itβs a family brand, and no matter how big we become, I never want to lose that.
So Sherwin Grace isnβt just another fragrance.
Itβs my feel-good cream. βοΈ
I wanted to create a scent where you open that lid in the morning and instantly think, RIGHTβ¦ LETβS GO. ππ
Youβve showered. Youβve moisturised. Youβre smelling AMAZING. Youβre feeling good. Positivity is ON you, the good vibes are flowing and youβre ready to take on whatever the day throws at you.
Not every day will be perfect. Life definitely isnβt. But surround yourself with people who lift you, protect your energy, choose kindness and wake up each morning determined to find something positive.
SHERWIN GRACE π€
Inspired by Shirley & Wendy.
Created with love.
Made for good energy.
To my mum and my auntie β this oneβs yours. β€οΈ
And to everyone elseβ¦
Put your Sherwin Grace on. Smell incredible. Feel incredible. And go take over the bloody world. πβ¨
I hope you love this one as much as I do. π€
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