So I’m in LA! I landed yesterday morning and slept for a few hours before heading to Essence’s Annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards! This is my 4th or 5th time going (stay tuned for a throw back/evolution at the end of this post), and it’s always a great time! It’s like a family reunion mixed with loads of inspiration. I strongly feel like I hear some of the best and most motivational, uplifting speeches at Essence Black Women in…
Slay and Repeat: 5 Times I’ve Worn this Sergio Hudson Pool Blue Coat
So I have clothes pon clothes! I currently have a storage unit with 7 racks of clothes inside, and boxes of shoes stacked to the ceiling! My business partner recently told me I need to have a Garage Sale: I agree! Until then, I’m really trying to scale back on my consumption and use items more than once. Such is the case with my Sergio Hudson pool blue coat: Sergio first made it for me, along with matching pants, when…
Claire’s Life: NYFW Day 1 During Black History Month Wearing Sergio Hudson and Brother Vellies + A Note About Evolution
So it’s the 2nd day of Fashion Week! I’m already exhausted (long story), but wanted to share my Day 1 lewk with you. I’ll try to keep this up: I wear Black Designers 24/7/365, however Sergio Hudson and Brother Vellies are two of my favorites. In the case of Sergio, I have personally witnessed the evolution of his brand, watching him go from wanting to be in stores like Bergdorf and Neiman Marcus, to actually being carried on Saks, Net…
Claire’s Life #NYFW Highlights: Sergio Hudson, Laquan Smith, Gucci x Azede and More!
This Fashion Week, I layed low and played it cool. In the past, my mission was always to ‘do it up,’ i.e. go to as many shows as possible per day. This season, especially with Covid still biting on our heels, I decided to focus only on designers I actually like, wear, and support…and most importantly those who support me. Day 1, I supported Haitian designer Azede Jean Pierre with her new collaboration with Gucci. Outside Gucci’s Wooster street store,…
I Was Featured in the New York Times and In Style By Shopping My Closet: Wearing Sergio Hudson for New York Fashion Week
The other day, I was excited to be featured in the New York Times and In Style for my #NYFW look: A blue Sergio Hudson crop top, pant, and coat combo that I accented with a Marilyn Monroe inspired platinum hairstyle. For Fashion Weeks in the past, I’ve planned out my outfits for weeks in advance and invested thousands of dollars into my looks. I also always travel with at least one (sometimes two) of my own photographers. This season…