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Ankara Bomber Jacket

Hey ya’ll! It’s been a while since the last time I shared with all of you. If you have not heard by now, I have been working on my apparel line, Know Definition. Currently designing tees and it has kept me busy these past few months. Be sure to check it out!

So for this post, I wanted to share with you a bomber jacket I made that I converted from a sweatshirt. It was something that came to…

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DIY: Ring Light Tutorial

Hey ya’ll! I have been working on starting my youtube channel back up and I have finally posted my first video in 4 years! **clap hands** I decided to take my viewers with me through my journey of getting it up and running. The first thing I wanted was a ring light so I wanted to take a shot at DIY. I actually made two but the first one was based on the led rope light method that is all over…

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DIY: African Print Fabric Clutch

This project has been on my to-do list for months and I finally got around to trying it. Yesterday was the anniversary of my mother’s passing….26 years ago. My sister posted her state ID online and after years of not seeing her face as I remembered, emotions took over me. I wanted to release the sorrow I felt so I decided to create. I looked at this kente print fabric my mother in law gave me and…

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Fashion Swap Find

Let me tell ya’ll the story behind this duster jacket. A friend hosted a clothing swap earlier this year. I arrived semi-late so most of the good stuff was already gone. Originally, I didn’t plan on getting anything. I was just hanging out with the last group of people that were there. We were kind of playing dress up and discussing how to style the pieces that we tried on. Someone gave me the…

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Grace Fro Naturalista Sweatshirts!

If you follow me on Facebook, you should know that I’m working on making the Grace Fro graphic shirts more available. I am now offering them as a halter, t-shirt and a sweatshirt. I also plan to continue with the sewn on graphic but now I am screen printing the design. Yes, I am screen printing! I’ve been quietly working on learning how to screen print so that I can make the shirts on demand…

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Fashion Challenge: DIY African Print Bustier and Chiffon Skirt

Since getting more acquainted with my sewing machine, I have been reluctant to sew from a pattern. I tried it once a few years ago and it did not turn out well (maybe because I had no clue on how to read a pattern properly). Last month, well actually in July, I challenged myself to sew from a pattern. I wanted to make myself a bustier top because finding one to fit me like a glove has been a…

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Stay Woke: Consciously Sporting Style

A couple of months ago, my fiancé and I went to see B.O.B. live at The New Daisy Theater on Beale Street. It was an energetic yet an intimate show due The New Daisy’s size. B.O.B. was mingling in the crowd as he recited his lyrics to many songs that I enjoy.

After the show, of course there was merchandise available for purchase and I had to have this tee! This “Been Woke Stay Woke” shirt was…

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Trendy DIY: Off the Shoulder Denim Top

I completed another one of my DIY fashion projects. This top was originally a size 16 denim maxi skirt from the 80’s. I bought it just to use the fabric but at that time I didn’t know what I wanted to transform it into.

Recently, the off the shoulder tops in a light denim has become trendy. I mentioned the style comeback in my Top Spring 2016 Fashion Trends post. As I was organizing my fabric…

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Naturally Chic: Altered Tshirt & Maxi Skirt

Last year I created a graphic for natural hair. I intended to use it for a blog but decided against creating a separate one. I absolutely love this graphic and thought it would look great on a tshirt.

A week ago, I created this shirt by printing the graphic, tracing it on black fabric, cutting it out and sewing onto a tank top. It looked amazing but the only problem was that I placed it too low…

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Street Chic Style: Egyptian Edition

Sweatshirt: Thrifted Shades: WOODIES Bamboo Sunglasses Earrings: My own design Clutch: Coach Watch: Apple Watch with Double Wrap Band Shoes: Puma Classic Wedge Sneaker

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Karity Cosmetics Makeup Brushes Review

Now, I’m not MUA but I am in the process of learning how to properly apply my own makeup. I have always wanted a good full size makeup brush set. I recently was offered a chance to try Karity Cosmetic Brushes. These natural and synthetic brushes are great for the the price. They came with pouch for easy storage and travel. The pouch also doubles as an apron if you are a make-up artist. The…

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My Top 5 Fashion Trends of Spring 2015

I love when the seasons transitions! It the time when you have the ability to crossover winter fashions into spring and dip into your summer wardrobe for standout pieces. It’s also the only time when no one will wonder why you are wearing open toe shoes one day and booties the next! The trends this spring will definitely allow you to do just that! Here’s my top five:

Shirt Dresses

The oversized…

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