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I Styled My First Photo Shoot!

I Styled My First Photo Shoot!

Happy Monday!

This past Saturday was epic. I saw my vision come to fruition and I saw my hard work off. I worked with London’s Beautii  and London’s Beautii Accessories on its FIRST photo shoot EVER! I am very proud to say that. What does that mean?

I chose the models.

I chose the location.

I chose the wardrobe.

I handled the logistics of the shoot.

I did this all with London’s BeautiiCEO…

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Black Art and My Art Collection

Black Art and My Art Collection

Happy Thursday!

Today I’m sharing my favoring artist on Instagram. I love black art because it looks likes me.  I love African art because it represents my culture and history! Art imitates life and I am so happy to see a reflection of myself in black and African art.

  I am starting with Eeni who is a fictional character on Instagram.  I don’t know who the artist behind Eeni is but I love Eeni!…

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#AmmaMamaHair: Spring Natural Hairspiration

#AmmaMamaHair: Spring Natural Hairspiration

Happy Thursday!

Today I will be sharing some of my favorite spring 2017 hairstyles that I’ve rocked. See below for pictures and details. All styles were done by @londonsbeautii and the hair accessories (beads, wire and cowrie shells) are from @londonsbeautiiaccessories. Her hands are magic and she never fails me! She’s been styling my hair since 2008, when I was relaxed. She even big chopped my…

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I'm Back from India!

I’m Back from India!

Happy TGIF!

I returned from India last Wednesday 3/22! It was a ten day trip, not including the two days of travelling in the airplane. I stayed in Delhi, Hyderabad, and Kolkata. I visited Agra, Haryana and some other places. I am SO grateful for this trip and experience. It’s the highlight of my life. I honestly can’t even find the words.  I’m still in disbelief and travel shock. I thank God for…

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Happy Monday!

Spring is coming, I think. This DMV weather is fickle. Anywho, I wanted share some cute statement tees here on the blog. I am no stranger to statement tees and sweatshirts. I love them. See my past blog posts below!

Cool Tees

Dope Sweatshirts

Happy Yourself Apparel

Sweater Weather: Stay Woke

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So let’s get into it. Below I am sharing some cute AF statement tees that I would actually wear. My current style of  statement apparel is blackity black! I like statement tees that reference black culture, black beauty,  black 90s and BLACKNESS ! I like other statement tees of course and will include them in today’s post!

THE “JUICE” PROJECT

By Enstrumental

I LOVE the movie Juice and I am a HUGE Tupac fan. I love this tee. #LongLivethe90s

Main Character t-shirt

By REPUBLIC & CO.

I love Martin!!! RIP Tommy :-(  I just ordered this in a small (currently it only comes in UNISEX and a size small is the smallest). It’s roomy and spacious but still really cute. I’ll post a picture in it once I wear it.

Our Hair Tee & Our Shades Tee

By Shop Brand Apparel

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Chanel & Squad Unisex Tees

By Pardon My Fro

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HELL NAH BLACK

By 1619

But GOD. 

By Faithful Chics

Faithful Chics Boutique has some more statement tees that I would wear.

A Different World

From Own Your Own Blackness

There are so many black tee shops online. I’ve listed more below!

Tees in the Trap

Blvck Supply

Black Foodie

Hillman College

DOPEciety

Hello Tee

Smart Brown Girl

Ven & Rose

Izzy & Liv

KASHMIR.VII

Cush Tees

Happy Yourself Apparel

Housing Hilary

Bailiwick Clothing

Thanks for reading!

I’ll continue to update this list so check back if you’re interested.

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Cute AF Statement Tees Happy Monday! Spring is coming, I think. This DMV weather is fickle. Anywho, I wanted share some cute statement tees here on the blog.

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The Black Love Experience #BLACKLOVEDC Recap

The Black Love Experience #BLACKLOVEDC Recap

Happy Wednesday!!

The Black Love Experience was last Saturday and it was LIT. The fourth annual event (it takes place every February) showcases black creatives and UNIFIES black people because BLACK LIVES MATTER and so do BLACK CREATIVES!  As a BLE ambassador, I had the pleasure of taking over the @blackloveexperienceInstagram for the entire event and it exhilarating!! I enjoyed moving throughout…

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My First Photoshoot of the Year with iN11VIEWS

My First Photoshoot of the Year with iN11VIEWS

Happy Thursday!!!

I had the pleasure of shooting with photographer Tenneal of in11Views.

Below is the tea on in11Views.

Journaling dope women in action + in view.

A natural light, portrait-focused photography company, based in Maryland (Washington DC area), chronicling women I admire and those on which I seek to shine a light.  I capture special moments, including home and family life,…

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Be Vocal and Stand Up For Yourself

Be Vocal and Stand Up For Yourself

Happy Motivation Monday!

You can read last week’s Motivation Monday post here. Today I am sharing tips on how to be vocal and stand up for yourself. I’ve learned from personal experience that people only look out for themselves. Many adults do not treat people as they would like to be treated. We teach children to do that but many adults don’t practice that. I treat people with respect and…

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London's Beautii Accessories

London’s Beautii Accessories

Happy Friday!

Today’s Tales of An Accessories Addict feature is London’s Beautii Accessories. I’m sharing below the beautiful pieces from this online accessories store!

Beads Gold Set Beads White Set Beads Beaded Crowns

#Crowns and #beads: @londonsbeautiiaccessories #LondonsBeautiiAccessories Hair: @londonsbeautii #LondonsBeautiiUpdo • NO DM's 🚫🚫 Please email…

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Web Series Wednesday: AfriGens @Work with Yasmine Saibou

Web Series Wednesday: AfriGens @Work with Yasmine Saibou

Happy Wednesday!

Today I am sharing episode 9 of AfriGens @Work with Yasmine Saibou!

This week’s AfriGen story is Yasmine Saibou from Benin. Yasmine is a Real Estate professional and blogger (darkerberrie.com). Yasmine shared her struggle wearing African prints to work and how her father a faithful Muslim fell in love with her mother, a Catholic. Watch below to  hear Yasmine’s entire story.

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6 tips on Practicing Self-Love

6 tips on Practicing Self-Love

Happy Motivation Monday!

Practicing self-love is an ongoing process for many (including myself). It consists of being kind to yourself and loving yourself unconditionally, flaws and all. It’s difficult to love others when you don’t love yourself. In today’s post, I am sharing six tips below on how to practice self-love.

Be kind to yourself.

Cut out negative talk and disrespect towards…

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Web Series Wednesday: AfriGens @Work with Joymarie Parker

Web Series Wednesday: AfriGens @Work with Joymarie Parker

Happy Wednesday!

Today I am sharing episode 5 of AfriGens @Work with Joymarie Parker!

AfriGen inspiration – Ghanaian Joymarie Parker @heymissparkerr ・・・ Joymarie is an experiential marketer and creator of @joblogues, a popular podcast for young professionals. In our chat with Joymarie, we got a chance to learn about her upbringing, family, and her approach to work. Watch the video below to hear…

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Web Series Wednesday: AfriGens @Work with Nana Eyeson-Akiwowo

Web Series Wednesday: AfriGens @Work with Nana Eyeson-Akiwowo

Happy Wednesday!

Today I am sharing episode 6 of AfriGens @Work with Nana Eyeson-Akiwowo!

We are thrilled to share Nana Eyeson’s @neyeson AfriGen story this Christmas weekend. As we exchange gifts, we are reminded that giving back to our community is just as important. Nana is doing just that with her nonprofit African Health Now @africanhealthnw. Hear her AfriGen story below.

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Web Series Wednesday: AfriGens @Work with Davida Selby

Web Series Wednesday: AfriGens @Work with Davida Selby

Happy Wednesday!

Today I am sharing episode 7 of AfriGens @Work with Davida Selby!

This week’s  AfriGens @Work episode features entrepreneur Davida Shelby @misssilverspoon who is the founder of @katelynnandadwoaa skin line committed to using natural ingredients from Ghana. Davida’s career journey has taken her from a stint at law school, PR work for Condé Nast and other publications. She’s now…

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Web Series Wednesday: AfriGens @Work with Kirstie Kwarteng

Web Series Wednesday: AfriGens @Work with Kirstie Kwarteng

Happy Wednesday!

Today I am sharing episode 8 of AfriGens @Work with Kirstie Kwarteng!

What do AfriGens bring to the table at work? Creativity and looking at things from multiple perspectives says Kirstie Kwarteng @kirstiekdub founder of The Nana Project @the_nana_project online archive of Ghana’s history. Listen to Kirstie’s entire AfriGen story by watching the video below!

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The Black Love Experience (Press Release)

The Black Love Experience (Press Release)

Omolayo Nkem Ojo

Marketing & Press Manager

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  The Black Love Experience is back to celebrate the Washington DC area creative community through expressions of love and the arts.

  “To call it a party, pop-up, concert, or gathering of any kind would be an understatement”

    Washington, DC (January 4, 2016) –One of the largest gatherings of Black artists and creatives in the…

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The Black Love Experience 2017- BE THERE!

The Black Love Experience 2017- BE THERE!

Happy Tuesday and Happy New Year!

Today’s post is all about the #BlackLoveExperience aka #BlackLoveDC. This glorious event takes place every February and is a Nubian Hueman Boutique production. I attended and worked this event February 2015 (peep my throwback pic below). My full recap with more pictures can be found here.

Black Love Experience 2015 part Deux with @maichickbad

Fast forward…

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