Fall is here! And I’m all about fall fashion and repping brands that I love! Yesterday, I stepped out in one of my favorite Fall combos: a sweater dress by Giyea by Nina and Gianvito Rossi boots. I topped it off with a Fur Luxx jacket, and an Angie Fedora in white available at FashionBombDailyShop.com. What you get with an ambassadorships with yours truly: Professional photos, styling, makeup, and 5+ photos for you to use for you to use for…
Photoshoot with Arian Simone: Appreciation and Admiration for Women Who “Makes it Happen” Wearing Nichole Lynel and Simone I. Smith
I first met Arian Simone, CEO of Fearless Mag and Public Relations guru, while on a shoot for Ford during Essence Black Women in Hollywood. Her story of bootstrapping her career, going from sleeping in a car to working with greats such as Will Packer, Chris Brown, and more, was inspiring–and reminded me a lot of myself. We got along swimmily and were each other’s ‘wing women’ during the BWIH festivities, acting as each other’s camera woman while snapping every…
It’s Ok to Ask; Don’t be Afraid of People: Lessons from Paris Vogue Wearing Zara Plaid and Gianvito Rossi Heels on Fleet Alley’s Rainbow Wall in Brooklyn
When I was in an intern at Paris Vogue, I was tasked with finding street style Vogue and Glamour Paris. I had to go out and ask complete strangers to take their pictures. It was there that I experienced loads of rejection and lots of ‘No’s’ to the point where hearing no doesn’t even phase me anymore. Closed mouths don’t get fed. Today, I had the goal of having a total stranger indulge me in a photo shoot by this…
I am Strong: Refocusing my Energy in a Striped Johanna Ortiz Shirt and a Chai Design Studio Skirt
Happy Tuesday! I know I’ve said it before, but I am truly going to commit to updating this site once a day! The past few weeks have been a roller coaster, full of angst, anxiety, and frustration. This past Sunday, I just said: Enough! Enough feeling sorry for myself. Enough being angry. Enough of allowing other people’s crazy to dictate how I feel or operate. Whatever is within my control, I will control, including what I say, what I do,…
Claire’s Life: The Bacardi Rum Room Featuring Young MA, Jidenna, Chef Roble, and More!
Happy Friday! Last night, Chef Roble graciously invited me to a Bacardi Rum Room event, a fun turn up where guests listened to beats while sampling some of Bacardi’s new rum cocktails. Fashionistas like @HFashionista, Ainy of @AnzStyle and more showed up in chic looks, perfect for toasting to the summer with Bacardi infused drinks. Lots of fly folks popped by, including Young MA, classic man Jidenna, and stylist and influencer Spaglo! For the event, I went for ‘mermaid’ inspiration…