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How I Style African Print



Hey guys! I’m so glad that I was able to make this video – you have no idea. But with school and not having a camera of my own it was pretty hard to do. I was walking in Greenwich Village, NYC and I came across this guy with a surplus of so many items covered in vibrant colors and beautiful prints. I’m the type of person who doesn’t have a set style but wears almost everything from different styles. I’ve recently been obsessing over Solange Knowles and her perfect pairing of prints, patterns and loud colors. So it was only fitting that I start with some African print. I’ve always loved African print but I didn’t have many pieces besides the skirt my mom made. In this video I decided to show you guys how I style some of my pieces for the summer. I also tried my best to find everything that I wore or similar styles! All photos were taken by Jalessa Montaque. If you are looking for a photographer/videographer in the NY/NJ area contact her. You may use photos [only] with permission from either Jalessa or myself. 

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White tank top – Gap (Here’s something similar)
Kente Skirt – Handmade by my mother
Booties – GoJane.com







 Polka Dot Crop Top – Forever 21
Sunnies - Vendor (address at the bottom of this post)
Ankara Pants – Vendor (address at the bottom of this post)
Booties – GoJane.com





African Art Top – Thrifted from Amvets in Buffalo, NY 
Mudcloth Inspired Headwrap - Vendor (address at the bottom of this post)
Vintage Levi Jeans – Thrifted from LTrain Vintage (No Relation)
Faux Birkenstocks - Sears

Not Mentioned in Post but Seen in Video:
Overalls – Thrifted from LTrain Vintage (No Relation)
Ankara Top - Vendor (address at the bottom of this post)
Faux Birkenstocks - Sears

Vendor Address: West 10th St. & 7th Avenue. Across the street from the NY Sports Club and next to Otto’s Tacos (Show him one of these pictures if you go & tell him I sent you!)

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Which outfit was your favorite? Would you style it differently? How do you style your prints and patterns? Leave some comments below or contact me via social media!

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6.14.2015 / , , , , , , , ,

Teen Magazines Lack of Hair Diversity



“est.since1997 @teenvogue you guys don't even include all of the different curl types and this is the issue. It’s really annoying. You guys exclude people with naturally kinky/curly hair. Our hair type is still considered curls too so there is no reason why we should be excluded from the cypher. Everyone comes from different backgrounds and still reads Teen Vogue Magazine. The young girls who have kinky/curly hair will feel like their hair is not appreciated in society. We already have that now but reading this makes the issue really stand out. It points out that our hair is undesirable. Next time, how about you guys include #EVERYONE that has natural curls. If the #editors haven't realized it that includes coily, kinky and loose curls.”


Jesus Christ,these magazines have no clue what they're talking about. Can someone tell me why they keep using celebrities with curly weave to represent natural hair? I mean I know natural hair is a wide range to cover but it's about time they get like 2 or 3 girls with different natural hair types to share their advice. In 2012, the natural hair trend wasn't as popular as it is now which gave them enough time to jump on the bandwagon. Now when Seventeen does put out natural hair advice it's always girls with loose curls. It is so rare that I see a girl with an Angela Davis afro. This is one of the main reasons I started blogging - because of the lack of representation. I get that magazines have to pertain to a certain audience (White girls) but you are a huge publication. Girls from all background, skin colors and hair textures read your magazine. It would be nice to see something that I can actually do. And no, don't tell me to read Essence or Jet because I am a teenager and I need help for prom and my first internship (no shade on Essence or Jet). 

Don’t get me wrong. I enjoy reading these magazines and they’re great publications but when I open the page, I find a sea of photos targeted towards girl's whose hair cascades down their back like a waterfall. For some of us our hair stands are closer to the tall sunflower family. We try to re-create the styles to our best ability but just end up in pure frustration and disappointment.  In the November 2012 issue of Teen Vogue, star hairstylist James Pecis said, “Some girls fight their texture so much that they’re just destroying their hair.” Well we are not those girls, and if we can embrace our natural texture why can’t the magazines do it too? It’s bad enough that curly hair is rarely represented, but when it is it always seems to be a model with bouncy curls and no trace of a kink or coil. It looks like stereotypical European hair that has been curled with an iron.

All I’m saying is that by neglecting a huge demographic they’re hurting us and themselves. They’re missing out on the beauty and empowering message behind ethnic natural hair.  James also said, “You can create amazing shapes and styles with textured hair that you can’t do with straight hair. Embrace It!” Well, Mr. Pecis, I couldn't agree more.





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9.17.2014 / , , , , , , , , ,

Fashion Feature| A-Shy



Meet A-shy Emily Bastien, a student at Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in the Big Apple. She is a Fine Arts major which studies drawing, painting, sculpture, art history, computer graphics, and fundamental design. Drawing and painting are her amazballs talent (I can vouch for that, she's definitely talented). For fun she enjoys going shopping , hanging out at bars or going to the club. Although she devours city life for breakfast she is also known to occasionally spend her downtime watching movies and reading books.

1. If you have one, who is your style inspiration?
My style inspiration is Rihanna. I've noticed that we both are similar in that we both share different types of styles. Her boldness is what also helps me to learn to be comfortable in whatever I like besides what everyone else thinks.
 
2. What are your favorite places to shop?
My favorite stores are Urban Outfitters, thrift stores and Boy London. Each store I feel represents me in a perfect way. When I feel like dressing as an urban city girl I go to Urban Outffiters. I go to thrift stores when I'm feeling a vintage and Boy London when I feel punk.
 
3. If you could have anybody's closet, who would it be?
Rihanna! Literally everything she wears is something I would want to wear.
4. What is your "go-to" fashion piece?
I have too many; lol! I always wear a snapback or beanie with my gold bamboo earrings. I never leave the house without the two.
5. Based on the fashion, if you could live in any era which one would it be?
I would live in the 80's and 90's. What I love about the 80's is the classic punk rock style. I'm obsessed with the way Madonna used to dress and the big curly hair which is my signature hair style. With the 90's I love the preppy look; in reference to Clueless it's cute, sexy , and classy all in one. I also love Kate Moss and Naomi Campbells' vintage Versace looks. I can't get enough of the gold chains, gold earrings, gold everything jewelry along with the 'hood style. All gold errythang!
5.What advice do you have to people who are judged based on their personal style?
If whatever style you choose to wear makes you feel comfortable in your own skin and it expresses your personality then wear whatever the hell you want! I always get criticized by my family because of my style and no matter how many times they say I look weird or stupid it is irrelevant to me because I'm happy with the way I look. As long as I'm happy I'll never change for anyone because they don't approve. It's your life; you can only be yourself not what others want you to be.
6. How do you describe your personal style?
My personal style is very diverse like my personality. One day I can look like a hippie, the next I'm punk, preppy, girly or a tomboy with a pair of sweats and Timberland boots.
  
7. What do you like/love most about this blog?
You embrace black woman. You say our natural hair is beautiful too. We can finally be proud and comfortable in our own skin along with all kinds of black woman all over the world .







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