... BEEN GONE FOR A MINUTE

So sorry that I have not updated the blog. I have been so busy chasing dreams and on top of that I graduate in May. So I have been taking care of my business. I went to New York and loved it!! Shortly, but not too short, I will be able to share my story of perseverance. So I promise I will bring more to you ASAP!
Remember: A story has no value unless it is shared
Stay fabulous and Fli
-M.E.

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Lara Stone is in the October Issue of French Vogue, and her spread is causing quite a stir. The theme of the spread is for Halloween, but people are not pleased with a white woman potraying a black woman and slapping "couture" on the pictures. What are your thoughts?
Some of the pieces she wears are Alexander McQueen, Michael Kors, Agent Provocateur, Balenciaga and Louis Vuitton.

Agbani Darego

Who Does She Think She Is....

These pictures are from an old issue of Essence Magazine, but I ran across them and thought they were beautiful! She was given the title Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria in 2001 and was the first African American women to win the title of Miss World 2001 held in South Africa. She is now pursuing a modeling career in Europe.

Rachel Roy: Fall

Here is her collection for the Pre-Fall. I'm really loving the sequins and the stripes. Even though her line is slightly casual for my taste, there is still an edginess to it that I love and I would so rock these looks. I also just saw the pictures for her Spring 2010 collection, and it's beautiful! Enjoy!

Busy..

Sorry all I have not been posting but I have been sooo busy with school and work. But it's fashion week so I got to give you something...there is definetly more to come!!

Out of Africa

These pictures are stunning, and Naomi never fails to amaze me. "Out of Africa" photoshoot in Harpar's Bazaar September 09 issue. Photography by Jean-Paul Goude

Maya A. Lake: Boxing Kitten

Maya's inspiration comes from Josephine Baker, W.E.B. Dubois, and her mother Marion Lake. She started desinging clothes at 10, and began sewing and making clothes for her family and friends at the age of 15. Her clothes mainly consisted of reworked t-shirts with bold prints but after attending Wesleyan University, there was where her line cultivated. She incorporated her style and African American history togethether to birth Boxing Kitten. Her clothes have been worn by Erykah Badu, Solange, Fergie and Christina Milian.

(Love this, above)

"If you take the patterns and very feminine silhouettes of women from the Civil Rights and then put those dresses in African inspired prints and fabric, then you have the Boxing Kitten woman." -Maya A. Lake

Patricia Nama

Ugandan model, I hope to see more of her. The pictures are beautiful.. especially the one pictured above, it looks like a portrait.

Valerie Ka

Valerie is French and was born in Ivory Coast, Africa. She has covered several magazines like Beep Face, Woman of Africa and Miss Ebene.

Hodo Musa

I couldnt find any information on this girl, but I LOVE HER SYLE! She has a very exotic look to her that is very captivating.

Noemie Lenoir

This French beauty was born in Les Unis, France. She's done spreads for Elle, Vogue, Sports Illustrated and Marie Claire. In 2001 she signed with L'Oreal. She is now getting her feet wet with acting and has ret Show. She hastaken on roles appearing in several French films, and landing a role in Rush Hour 3. In November 2008 she walked in the Victoria Secret Show

Naomi Sims: First Black Supermodel Dies, 61

Sims was considered the first black model. She appeared on the cover of Laides Home Journal 1968, 1967 New York Times fashion magazine and 1969 cover of Life. She retired from modeling after 5 years and began her multi-million dollar wig line that caters to black women.

Dechel McKillion

Dechel (pictured above) is quite creative with the earring and the necklace also known as earlaces. Rihanna was spotted wearing them. You can check out her website at http://www.spacelitevintage.com/ And trust..I will be wearing these soon!

Rachel Roy

Rachel Roy was born and raised in California, and moved to New York after finishing college. In 2005 Rachel launched her collection. She is known for her very elegant, classy yet sexy line. Here is her Fall 2009 Collection. www.RachelRoy.com

Nneka Hurley

Nneka Saran Hurley's handbag line is only a few years old (2005) celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Eve, Keyshia Cole and Vivica Fox are clinging to her bags. Her purses are bright and funky and she makes them herself! You can visit her website at http://www.nnekasaran.com/