Weekend Recap: The Black Love Experience @ Nubian Hueman x 2/8/2015

Nubian Hueman hosts some of the best events in DC; that's not opinion, that's a fact. The Black Love Experience was no exception. The night was perfect from beginning to end. Black owned businesses from all across the DC area came together under one roof to showcase their genius. There were fashion/ accessory designers, massage therapists, pastry chefs, artists, poets, relationship gurus, (complete with dating/ marriage workshops) photogs and musicians. Anything you could possibly dream up... it was there. And I'm so thankful that Anika continues to give all of these opportunities to young black entrepreneurs to get their names and brands out there. I will forever support Nubian Hueman because of that. And who knows, maybe next year you'll see a familiar face there. ;)

 

Special shout out to the brands: LLULO, Jamilla Okubo (artist), House of Mimi, Good Thoughts Tea Co, AllyElle Cards, 84 Gem, Pages (poet), E-Baby (poet) Markus Prime (artist), The Date Whisperer (relationship guru), Ujamaa Box, Cakes by Tanya (pastry chef) and many, many more. 

 

Inspire the Tribe.



( SIDE NOTE: Another thing that I appreciate about these events is the crowd. Ankara prints and natural hair everywhere! lol It's so nice to be among people that appreciate a little culture over the club.  )



Musings: 9/24/2014

finally settled on the placement for my next tattoo

 ..now I just need to decide the color

long time coming

 

so yeah, that's exciting.
been listening to sade nonstop for the past two days

 I've also managed to scrape up some inspiration and have begun writing again
happy I decided to get my conch instead of my tragus
be brave
asked for a sign and God sent me two
claim it, and it'll be yours
5 Things I Know For Sure About Love - tried and true*

 ( SIDE NOTE: me and the homies *in my best Kendrick voice* caught an open mic at Bus Boys and Poets yesterday... which resulted in a lot of inquiries about my hoodie -  a very awesome brand, LLULO. Hey Michelle! ) 



A Few of My Favorite Recent Purchases

l to r:  LLULO 'Africa' hoodie, Hamsa adjustable bracelet (purchased at a stand at a Boston airport), 'Because of Them We Can' t-shirt, Zara Silver flats (fav!), BCBG chandelier earrings.

( SIDE NOTE: "Your perspective of yourself will determine the possibilities you pursue." - Unkown )

A few shots from the LLULO trunk show held at Nubian Hueman in DC. 

1. The collection ( After much deliberation I went with the gray sweatshirt on the mannequin. )

2. Ms. LLULO herself, and I. 

3. & 4. The collection from another angle, the classic crop ( this will probably be the next to come home with me. )

5. I was obsessed with this pillow. Will probably return for it too.

6. Another must have come spring.

Check out her amazing handcrafted designs here.