I know what Kendrick Lamar meant when he said he was an introverted extrovert in his song DNA. After CurlFest I was mentally and physically exhausted. It’s a feeling of being on and having to be at 100% so you don’t let other people who’ve never meet you down. I actually get a little anxiety when meeting new people especially…
In the elevator of our building on Day 1, we met a Canadian gentleman who insisted we go around the corner to Cafe Arcangel for breakfast. It was some of the best advice we received during our stay. Cafe Arcangel’s entrance is so tiny you could pass by it if you aren’t on the lookout for it. It’s a lovely…
Friday, I had a quite emotional experience at the Issey Miyaki SS 2017 Fashion Show. Issey Miyake is always a fun show and not only that it’s a production. There is always live interesting and entertaining music and this show was no different. The venue was further from the Paris city center and was a 20 minute Uber drive to…
I love getting out of New York City and traveling. I needed a vacation and with my 32nd birthday, there was no exception, I needed a beach, some inspiring scenery and culture. Miami was the place, close enough to be there in under 4 hours with tons of beaches, sun and decadence but more than that I wanted an experience.…
There are a few people I admire when it comes to fashion. There are a few people I try to sometimes emulate. One such person is designer Stella Jean. Ever since laying my eyes on her stellar Spring/Summer 2015 Collection in Milan, I have been a fan. I love her effortless style and how she mixing patterns and fabrics from…
While attending Milan Fashion Week and scanning my instagram, I came across a designer I’d never known about but who’s designs I screenshot and bookmarked into my “OBSESSED” photo folder, Stella Jean. I didn’t attend this show, but once I got back to my Milan abode I checked her out. Stella Jean is a 35 year old Haitian/Italian designer and…
