Posts Tagged ‘Ann Nahari’
Detroit Design Festival: OOTD
Posted on: October 19, 2015
(Photo: Worldiction Edited: Leah V.)
Playing with filters on PicMonkey.
These photos were taken after the Eastern Market After Dark DDF (Detroit Design Festival) Fashion Showcase. Boy, was that a looooong day. But there is always time for taking impromptu photos.
Wardrobe Breakdown:
Hat and Sunnies: Forever 21
Neck piece: Burlington Coat Factory
Scarf: Caniff Gift & Variety
Dress: Ann Nahari (Designed by me)
Belt: Rainbow
Lipstick: Kat Von D Beauty
(Thanks for the pics JB!)
September 24, 2015
The Fillmore
Hour Detroit’s Best Dressed
Downtown Detroit
(Custom lace gown by Ann Nahari)
I heard about Hour Detroit’s Best Dressed for two years in a row and somehow never got a chance to attend. I called Somerset. I emailed and even called Hour Magazine. And no response. Maybe it wasn’t meant to be, I thought. Finally, a few days before the event, their PR firm contacted me with a press pass. I was ecstatic.
I felt like an all black dress would’ve been too blah…I wanted to make a splash at the event. I decided what better color to wear: red!
Hawt like fire.
Explosive like lava.
Spicy like peppers.
I adore this photo. It says curvy fashionista conquers the world.
By the way: hat and sunnies from Forever 21, neck piece from Burlington, and belt was from Rainbow Clothing.
Close-up. Tried new foundation from Lancome. Lipstick by Kat Von D. No, Madinah didn’t beat my face. I had to do it all by my lonesome. My wing liner is getting a little better.
Oh, Hey at Lil Miss JB Style and Colour and Grace.
Bumped into these rowdy youngins’ outside the venue.
Best Dressed Trio goes to this beaded and laced gang.
Best Dressed Male goes to this velvet suit and embellished loafer gentleman.
Ragin’ Turbans X Atlanta Edition
Posted on: July 15, 2015
(Photo: Sumiyyah Abdur-Rasheed, MUA: Bertina B., and Model/Stylist: Leah. V.)
The photo above shows a lady who just got off a plane, had about four hours of sleep, and curated an entire photo-shoot with wardrobe included for four models from another state. Mind blown.
(Model: Jonda, Photo: Sumiyyah, MUA: Bertina, Turban/Stylist: Leah V.)
So basically, I was introduced to Sumiyyah of Ann Nahari earlier this year. We clicked immediately. She told me she had equipment. I told her I could get models and curate the shoot. We came up with this set of beautiful photos. Our concept was ‘Ragin’ Turbans’.
(Model: Jonda/ Stylist: Leah V.)
I wanted this shoot to be culturally diverse, as well as body-diverse. We wanted to show people that anyone could rock a turban!
(Model: Brittany, Wardrobe/Turban: Leah V.)
I found Brittany off Instagram. She’s also an Atlanta-native. Boy, did she transform!
I fell in love with this “Golden Girls” sequin top.
So fierce. I can’t even handle it. I love when my team’s work comes to life!
(Model: Erica, Photo: Sumiyyah, MUA: Bertina, Stylist/Turban: Leah V.)
Erica is also a local Atlanta model and a dance choreographer. Such a pleasure to work with 🙂
For this look, I was going for African Queen. I love how the prints mix and collide.
Queen Erica.
I had an idea for a dress. Sumiyyah took my idea and made it come to life. The dress fit like a glove. I love designing!
So, at the end of the day, this was an amazing shoot. Everyone chipped in when I started to freak out. Clothes and bits of fabric was everywhere. All in all I had a wonderful time curating this shoot. Thanks to everyone who was involved :0 🙂 😮
Ford Freedom Awards 2015 X Red Carpet
Posted on: May 7, 2015
(Photo Cred and Makeup: Madinah M.)
May 5, 2015
Max M. Fisher Music Center
Detroit, MI
Ford Freedom Awards 2015
Before I begin going into the awards show and the unforgettable musical performances. I just want to shout out my ‘glam’ team. Madinah hooked me up once again with this dramatic, yet subtle makeup look. She and her daughter, Lamiah, also helped me get dressed and accessorized 🙂 The owner of Ann Nahari, shipped my couture gown overnight. I designed this gown with her a few months ago, and she brought my idea to life. Thanks!
I styled this entire look. I haven’t really worn red that much, but I am experimenting with new textures and colors this season.
Dress: Ann Nahari
Lace Turban: Indo/Paki Flea Market
Belt: Dots
Head piece, Earrings, and Bracelet: Forever 21
I never would’ve found out about this event unless Carlotta didn’t mention it on her Facebook page. Thanks for the invite. We were definitely the ‘Ladies in Red’.
Special musical guests for the evening was Big Sean and award winning singer, Ledisi. She can blow!
Shout out to White Castle for being open 24 hours!
My 1st Fashion Blogger Meet & Greet
Posted on: April 4, 2015
(Owner of Ann Nahari, Sumiyyah Abdur-Rasheed)
Bento Hut
Decatur, GA
March 21st, 2015
Fashion Blogger Meet & Greet
Before I get into all the fabulous pictures and my beat face and the event, I want to stop and thank Summiyah for inviting me to Atlanta to run a photo shoot (photos coming soon)! We talked back and forth for over six weeks trying to come up with ideas and concepts. She said, “Let’s do ragin’ turbans!”
My reply, “Let’s do it. When and where?”
So, thanks so much for allowing me to create, showcase my talents, and merge them with your own.
*Muah 🙂
(The Hubby)
I want to give a large shout out to my husband for making it possible for me to travel. He also helped behind the scenes. He ironed model’s clothes and he set up equipment. Thanks bae!
I also styled him. You like his vintage shirt?
A few friends and fans came to meet me.
Yes. My face is huge, but beat. And my Susu came to see me. She is a local designer in the Atlanta area.
Another fan and local designer. Thanks for coming out.
The food at Bento Hut was yummy.
This pic was taken at a hookah bar after the event. She danced for us.
*Outfit breakdown!
Dress: Forever 21 Plus
Cape/Jacket: Ashley Stewart
Scarf/Turban: Thrift Store
Sandals: Macy’s
Beauty and the Muse 