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Beauty and the Muse Re-Launch
Posted on: February 4, 2016
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It’s official! After months and months of planning and rewiring and uploading photos, I’ve finally made the move. Check out my new website below…
You can now visit me at www.Beautyandthemuse.net !!!!
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PSOOTD: Feelin’ Blue
Posted on: December 8, 2015
(Photos: Lala Trips)
11/11/15
Feelin’ Blue
Detroit Institute of Arts
Detroit, MI
My blogger friend, Lala and I, took a trip to the Detroit Institute of Arts. Before the snow fell in Michigan, we had a mini photo taking session.
Jeans are so hard to find for mostly all body shapes, especially since I have short, fat legs. So finally, I went to Burlington Coat Factory and found a pair of stretch jeans. OMG. They are nice and comfortable. Doesn’t even pinch my belly rolls either.
I got this peplum jacket from Torrid last year. Had to pull this staple piece out the back of the closet. I really love this shot! So laid back, which I rarely am. Haha.
Turban: Can’t remember
Neckpiece: Go Go Lush
Peplum: Torrid
Shirt and Shades: Forever 21
Jeans and Boots: Burlington Coat Factory
I’m ‘so-called’ handling business.
Hope you guys enjoyed my OOTD set 🙂
(Photo Sets by Reel Clever Films)
Bedrock Beauty Leather Ad Campaign
Ken Paves Salon
Clinton Township, MI
11.16.15
An epic situation occurred this fall. I was called on to become the lead stylist with Reel Clever Films to work with an amazing cast of artists to create this bomb set of photos. I am super happy to finally be able to release these photos. I just want to thank the entire team, including the small business, Green & Glamorous of Canton and Flossy’s Suitcase of Highland Park, for hooking us up with some dope wardrobe.
Bedrock Beauty Leather was such a cool duo to work with. They are just starting their handmade luxury leather handbag business and wanted a sophisticated yet timeless touch to promote their new line.
I chose ten of Detroit’s top models and had Bedrock Beauty choose which one they thought would represent their bags with confidence and grace.
Drum rolllllllll….They chose the fierce Fatima Kojima…
For the “Lady in Red” set. I wanted to do a monochromatic look. So I paired this Green & Glamorous long sleeve form fitting dress with the snakeskin clutch. Sprinkled a little sexy into the mix. And bam! An outfit and bag for the nighttime businesswoman.
For the second set, I wanted to mix it up and go in the opposite direction. I aimed for “European Swag”. We have texture, we have muted colors, and leg skin. Trendy yet very fall.
All the pieces here were from Green & Glamorous
The hat is mine: Forever 21
Leather bag: Bedrock Beauty
“Simple Chic”
Ladies want to be able to stylish yet work appropriate. Add that one statement piece that’ll take your style from 0 to 100. Real quick.
Houndstooth Open Poncho: TJ MAXX
Top & Pants: Green & Glamorous
Perfect 1940’s vintage style from Flossy’s Suitcase
I was definitely feeling the “Ginger Rogers” vibe going on here.
We wrapped up the shoot with “Old Hollywood Glam”
Shades: Pitaya
Fur Throw: Flossy’s Suitcase
Dress: Green & Glamorous
Thanks to Reel Clever Films for making it possible as well as Bedrock Beauty for allowing us to get really creative!
I also want to say thanks to the staff at Ken Paves Salon of Clinton Township. Shout out to Brianna and Hannah for hair and makeup 🙂
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.
Black & Gold Soiree
Posted on: September 28, 2015
(L to R: Maryam, Tasneem, myself, and Fatimah)
Tokyo Club
Black & Gold Birthday Soiree
September 28, 2015
Downtown Detroit, MI
(All photos courtesy of Scott Mitchell of Worldiction Arts)
The wait is over. I am finally blogging about my Black & Gold Birthday Soiree photos last month. Although it was stressful, we had a great time. I was even able to style the models above with wardrobe courtesy of Thrift on the Ave and Green and Glamorous. Thanks loves 🙂
My big sis came and boogied down.
The owners of Thrift on the Ave! Go check them out in Downtown Detroit.
The photographer of the night, Scott.
The hubby and I.
My friends, thanks for coming and helping and taking the verbal abuse. Ha. And of course, thanks to Madinah for the makeup.
More of my friends!
My buddy Dierdra and Mike.
Model Shia and I.
Oh, and my dress was designed by myself and brought to life by two designers/seamstresses: Mahgrib of Chimiwear and Taqwa of Ziarra Collection.
Nafeesa and Fatima.
We had a lil’ runway competition. And Maryam won!
My cake cutting ceremony.
Roberto’s Bakery did a wonderful job. We smashed it.
Thanks everyone for a fun filled evening.
And I’ll send you off with a pic of my sis dropping it like its hot. Oh, boy. lol
(Model: Amanda Sweet and myself, doing whatever it is that I do)
Ashley Stewart
Lathrup Village, MI
August 29th, 2015
#LoveYourCurvesTour
(Tamara from Ashley Stewart and Coco the Comic from 105.9 FM Detroit)
I had a photo shoot planned that morning that I’d been working on for the last few weeks. Tamara of Ashley Stewart emailed, asking if I’d like to cover the event and be a special guest. I couldn’t refuse.
The fashion show was awesome and the energy was high.
Here are my top “Three” picks:
1. The tulle skirt. It can be paired with a cami, a denim button-up, or a blazer. Such a versatile piece.
2. A tribal print dress.
3. The Fringe bag. Basically anything with fringe on it is this fall’s trending detail.
It isn’t an event unless you have paparazzi.
As a special guest, I was able to join Ashley Stewart’s “Runway Competition”. I did win! Ha. But I had to take a pic with one of my fiercest competitors.
Fan Usie.
Fan Selfie. Digging the hat all the way!
My makeup artist, Madinah and my buddy, Cassy of The Fuller Women Network.
Style Trifecta was in the building.
It’s not about having the perfect picture, it’s about having the perfect attitude.
I was feeling myself like Yonce’. Wardrobe breakdown:
Stripped Shirt: F21 Plus
Jewelry: VictoriousMe Canada
Tutu: I made it
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Photo Credit: Reel Clever Films
Fashion Blogger Alliance
#FashionBA
August 2, 2015
Toasted Oak Grill & Market
Novi, MI
1st Fashion Blogger Alliance Brunch
I ordered a sweet latte with fancy sugar stick.
Me, Lil Miss JB Style, and Mel
So we were just about ready to quit–well, I know I was. “The style blogging industry is dead in Detroit,” I whined. I’d had enough. I was invited to the Style Expo and was a style judge. This is where my stylish fate was sealed…I met Jordan. We took some selfies, and then she explained to me what she was trying to do. I was interested.
Eden, myself, Jordan, and Mel
We talked, and talked some more. Then we began brainstorming. We met some other cool bloggers along the way. We all complained how there wasn’t enough or this and wasn’t enough of that. We made up our minds that we needed backup and decided to put a call out for other creatives.
A lot of cool style bloggers from the D!
We only expected it be us four…plus two or three others. To our surprise many bloggers were available and interested!
Eden photobombing. Ha!
Shout out to Toasted Oak Grill and Market in Novi for accommodating us rowdy girls.
So our goal is to create a support system and creative platform for Detroit style bloggers to connect to with each other as well as business.
Bloggers Bellow: Style Trifecta
We talked about important stuff. lol
There’s always time for selfies.
Blogger: Colour & Grace
Mel, Jordan, and Bruna of Style Mile
Blogger Usies: Chic In The Tropics
So, we had an overwhelming turnout! Thanks to everyone who attended and made this meetup possible. We will be hosting a blogger meetup at least once a month. And we are excited to see what creative endeavors arise from our new alliance.
Style Blog X Self
Posted on: August 11, 2015
(Photos/MUA: Madinah M. Stylist/Model: Leah V.)
July 31, 2015
Z-Alley
Downtown Detroit
Style Blog X Self
I’ve been blogging for a little second now, but just beginning to take it seriously. Hell, I’ve just started to take myself seriously. Instead of treating my blog like Instagram or Facebook, where I post pretty pictures, I should be treating it like a diary–a virtual diary. Isn’t that’s what blogs are for? Blogs were created to be that independent platform where creatives and internet revolutionaries could have a voice.
Since I am turning the big 2.8. and embarking on different journeys, I am self-reflecting on who I am, what am I doing, and what had I initially set out to do? In these days and times, the world is so fast, people have quick access to so many avenues and channels that no one has time to stop, mediate, and think. And since, I am nearing 30, I feel the need to take a breather and take it down a notch.
Life is everything vs. self. You always have to come back to self at the end of the day. I think that’s important to say, but so easily forgotten. I need the same reminder as well. That’s why I am so grateful to have creatives around me so that they can say, “Hey, you’re getting crazy. Come back to life and we’ll talk. K?”
Like my buddy, Madinah 🙂 Who beats my face and takes photos of me. What more could I ask for? Haha.
I think everyone should walk through life with a long cape on and a smile on their face. We’re getting old, have fun sometimes!
I had a lot of fun with this shoot, even though it was hot as heck outside. Us, Michiganders, aren’t used to very hot days. lol.
Stubby ‘n’ fierce. Bye Felicia!
(Photo: Worldiction, Bloggers L to R: Jordan of Lil Miss JB Style, Leah V. of Beauty and the Muse, and Melissa)
Renaissance Center/The Riverwalk
Downtown Detroit
July 26th 2015
Empowerment: Fashion Blogger Style
(Photo: Worldiction)
Life is funny. The right people kind of just fall into your lap when you least expect it. I met these crazy fashion bloggers at different times, but it is like we’ve known each other for years.
(Photo: Worldiction)
I’ve been blogging for about 2+ years now and didn’t even know there were other local bloggers like myself floating around the city. We’ve bounced around from fashion show to fashion show, colliding at the last step. And this happened.
(Photo: Worldiction)
We decided to do a silver and black themed shoot, geared towards empowerment, strength, and entrepreneurship. Basically, everything we aspire to be and want to inspire others to partake in. Scott M., Worldiction, a local art photographer allowed our creative juices to flow without interruption.
(Photo: Worldiction)
Each of our personalities and styles are different, yet we all have a common goal of wanting to empower each other through our blogs and vlogs as well as our audiences by encouraging creativity and individuality, a strong sense of self.
(Photo: Worldiction)
Shall we do a wardrobe breakdown?
Turban/Scarf: Borrowed
Neck piece: I made it, booyah!
Lace Dress: F21 Plus
Snake Bracelet: Deb’s
Earrings and Ring: Joanne’s Fabric
Lace Hand Piece: Claire’s
Ballet Flats: Pay-Less
(Photo: Worldiction)
This year has been a whirlwind of successes and failures. But as I keep pushing and meeting new people who inspire me every moment, I find the failures shrinking. Life is about living through our experiences and finding out what we’re supposed to learn from them. I am thankful to have a set of empowering women–and men–who push me to be something more, something greater than myself.
A photo of the crew and Scott! The man behind the camera.
(Photo: Worldiction)
My last photo of the day! And I have the whole city behind me.
xoxo
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