April '13 Elle Uk (page 181)
I knew about this event (Versus Versace -x- J.W Anderson) during my time in Cali and have been waiting since to attend. Thankfully the lovely team at ODD NYC and Lena from Mizu Salon made me all beautiful!
Donatella Versace and J.W Anderson collaborated on a collection full of lace, zebra print and go-go boots! It was an insane fashion show/party/performance and about 3000+ attendees all in the iconic Armory.
Check out the line and video here: #FASHION: VERSUS VERSACE X J.W. ANDERSON COLLECTION
The success I’ve had with the story about my stolen chair has only gone up from how low I was when it happened. If you aren’t familiar with the story, here is a spark notes version (brownie points if you ever used sparked notes way back then): About this time last year I went to a friends house and went inside for a minute to which i left my chair in his gated brownstone house. Everything from there went in slow motion, someone stole my electric chair to which I just got seven years later after my last one. From there I wasn’t having the best of times trying to figure things out with my insurance so a friend suggested to start a IndioGogo page. I was super nerves about asking people for help as I am not used to it but I was told that sometimes there are times where help isn’t a bad thing and we all have times where that is exactly what we need. From there my life changed in so many amazing ways that as I write this post I still feel like i’m dreaming. Not only did I meet my goal but the response from everyone has made me more confident than I have ever been about myself.
(me in my new chair!) This honesty wouldn’t have been possible if it wasn’t for the interwebs which means you! I gotten many messages about people who have gone through similar things dealing with getting a chair or a chair fitting to their life-styles or just plain fitting right. You would think the saying “money talks” came into play here but since that day i got the money transferred into my bank, I had to deal with many things; dealing with color/fitting, not letting me know updates on the making of the chair OR my favorite one, sending a totally different chair then waiting more to get my real chair sent to me… but the worst part is over. This story did have a happy ending.
Stress-free. The only way i can describe my beautiful trip to LA. Although it was half for work- things went perfect! Willie and I took a trip to LaLaLand to shoot for the next issue and for our first West Coast WeTheUrban event. It was more of a reunion of my LA friends (which are more like family to me), that made it so much more special and am so blessed for having them in my life. Here are some photos of my trip but if you wanna see more, make sure to stop by my personal tumblr or instagram.
Sidenote: I’m doing a post on my new chair this week since i have gotten so many request/questions about ordering one like it, stay tuned! :)
The little things in life are my favorite, although this was such a big moment. I finally made it to the sexiest headquarters, also known as Chromat. Becca McCharen, designer of Chromat and dear friend toured me around her studio and got custom fitted in one of my personal favorite swim top: Devout Suit. Since her first presentation during NYFW I was itching to visit, and made it a mission to do so. With that said, everyone must keep one eye out on her because she has so many surprises coming your way! In the meantime follow Chromat on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. As you can see i actually wanted to leave the studio in my swim top! Haha
Leggings: Urban Outfitters
Listening to the new iamamiwhoami album bounty (which is by the way amazing! Not many people know about her but once you do, you’ll be hooked too. Check out her videos on youtube) as i get ready for the night out. For my outfit today i was feeling a little risky and playful. Wanted to mix a bit of catwoman, business wear and add a touch of 1950’s.
Outfit: Blazer by H&M, Bustier from Victoria Secret, leather leggings from H&M, and sunglasses from Urban Outfitters.
