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Styled & Creative Directed my first cover story ~ @jordanchiles for @teenvogue in honor of Olympics Szn! Major shoutout to my besties @jlynneb_ @cnbrener and the entire @nikewomen team for trusting my pitch! Jordan’s wearing @lanvin @area @khy and @prabalgurung — we love when sports meets fashion 🤭 Had so much fun on set and was so lucky to have my right-hand with me @masiahrae 🪄 Super proud of the outcome. Words by @aiyanaish Photos by @snyder.erica Design @emilyzirimis @lizcoulbourn Associate Visuals Queen @snapsbybea
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1 year ago
First of many at the new gig! Joined the fashion family @essence , and creative directed this months #oftheessence, on the day before my birthday haha! On the way to another set as I type this. Life is aligning beautifully and I’m so grateful to love the work I do, to be in such close proximity with literal geniuses, and do it all over again daily! So very proud of this story and the team that brought it all to life. Special shoutout to @itsnandibby , @anthonyprinceleslie + @equatorproductions and @hashtag_bre 🤞🏾 Meet me on my TikTok for more bts 🤩 Talent: @joeybadass @serayah Photographer: @anthonyprinceleslie Stylist: @aaronchristmon @marquisemiller Glam: @makeupbythynna / Hair: @naedidmyhair Grooming: @tenelleveira / Barber: Michael Powell Post Production: @nadiaselander Production + Set Design: @hashtag_bre Location: ESSENCE Office ESSENCE, VP, Content: @itsnandibby ESSENCE, Creative Direction: @alistkariss ESSENCE, Creative Operations: @hashtag_bre ESSENCE, Art Director: Isaiah Stewart @isaiahmikhail ESSENCE, Writer: ghostwritervic
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11 months ago
It’s that time when I start deciding what kind of year I’m about to walk into. So I’ve been hosting all-hands meetings with me, myself, and I these past few weeks 😅📁 I was on the phone one night with a friend, plotting next moves, when I reached the very last page of my journal. Fully out of space. As a writer… this is crazy every time it happens. Do you know how hard it is to find the perfect journal?! It’s an art. A process. A commitment. Mind you, friend is still on speaker, talking through that familiar pre New Year anxiety we all pretend we don’t have. And somewhere in the middle of the conversation discussing what could be next for @bestcasescenarionyc , it clicked. I’ve always believed in writing things down, not just to get them out of my head, but a safe place to specifically write the future into existence before doubt creeps in. So I made a notebook specifically for that. Even took it a step further with a keychain! Kinda like a good luck charm to remind you that things are always working in your favor even when it doesn’t seem like it. Actually can’t believe it took this long for the idea to find me considering I was raised by extremely solution-based parents.. The kind who never stayed stuck on what went wrong, only what could still go right. Like, annoyingly optimistic. Hence, my entire personality. My friends are both exhausted by it and grateful for it. Equal parts “here she goes” and “okay… maybe she’s onto something.” No matter how heavy things get, the glass will always be half full. Even when my mind spirals, even when things feel unclear, I’ve always trusted there’s a better outcome, the best case. I slowed down, went inward, and created something I needed. Then realized wait, so do you! If you’re building something slowly, changing your mind, starting again, or just trying to believe a little harder lately… this is my gift to you 📒🔑 Available now at www dot best case scenario dot nyc I love you @bestcasescenarionyc 📸 @valineciaga
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4 months ago
This issue was a true labor of love. Like long nights, layered ideas, wild learning curves, and the kind of creative stretch that remind me exactly why I chose this work. Ideating, pitching, writing, editing and creative directing this many stories for the Fall/Winter Issue was the biggest gift. Still trying to find a stronger word than grateful. Holding a special place in my heart for those who put up with the crazy along the journey. Thank you! @amandamurray , the only person I trusted to have an honest, open, and intentional conversation with Ib Kamara. Thank you, Ib, for giving us the space to tell your story. @jordanchiles , round two and always a pleasure. @sharkattackz , a true creative powerhouse! @gabcadet , thank you for lending your taste, your eye, and your instincts to our market story. @bossibb , thank you for conducting what felt like a thousand interviews for our Women’s Designer feature — and to the incredible women highlighted within it. @akili_ , thank you for trusting and signing off on such powerful creative for your Hair story. @hashtag_bre , thank you for showing me the ropes, and for making the impossible indeed possible! And most of all, @itsnandibby ! Thank you for leading with such clarity and generosity and trusting me with such a heavy lift. #longliveprintmedia
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5 months ago
A-LIST 4 PRESIDENT! Lately I’ve been DJ’ing and Fashion Editing for my LIFE! Everything I’ve prayed for is in motion and I still have so much left to bring you guys up to speed on so please forgive the flood of posts to follow! Ok, quick update on the doll: 🎧Thank you so much @yaito.co x @adidasoriginals for the opportunity! 🎧 Can’t believe I DJ’d for @usher x @ralphlaurenfragrances , so grateful. 🎧 Shoutout to my family at @levis x @sandrinecharlesconsulting for another great set! 🥂 An intimate NYFW dinner with @blackinfashioncouncil , and my fellow tastemakers! 🎾 Shoutout to @zalesjewelers for spoiling me with the suite life at the @usopen 🪩 And in the midst of it all, I threw a party!! More on that soon.
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7 months ago
🪄 Some fun with ChellAce! Creative Direction and even some styling fun on this one. Chelley is wearing @zellousny , @priscavera & @alexisbittar (ily @nickyysix !) // Huge shoutout to @ramboxtruth for your talent 📸, @davonne_phillip for your creativity, @meccuhh for being first in • last out, and my favvv @hashtag_bre for making the impossible, possible! — Talent: @_slimthin and @realacegreene Photographer: @ramboxtruth Writer: @notrhyann Photo Assistant: @alrdysuccessful Ace Stylist: @davonne_phillip Ace Groomer: @jessicasmalls ESSENCE, VP, Content: @itsnandibby ESSENCE, Consulting Fashion Editor: @alistkariss ESSENCE, Art Director: @so.lit ESSENCE, Creative Operations: @hashtag_bre
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8 months ago
Whole lotta love with Mr.&Mrs.Blue 👰🏽‍♀️🤵🏾
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9 months ago
MORE FASHION @essence for our 55 Yr Anniversary July/August Issue, on stands now 🖤 Styled by @melreneestyles , with @niaws.t on casting, shot by THE @quillemons ‼️ Archival @diotima.world , @kevanhalldesign , @patrickkellylovelist , some good @theophilio , @walesbonner , @ferragamo by @_maximiliandavis_ @biancasaunders and so many more black designers past and present. Models: @giannie_couji , @crimqasim , @iam.norcyy ,@sydacker , @grailing61 , eurotrilli, @longlivekuch , zurileigh_ Hair: @akihisa0704 Makeup: @mimiquiquine Nails: @ajackdannie Set Design: @eyypablo Movement Director: @a_rucker Production:@themorrisongroup Post Production: @matty.so ESSENCE, VP, Content: @itsnandibby ESSENCE, Visual Director: @_mq______ ESSENCE, Consulting Fashion Editor: @alistkariss ESSENCE, Art Director: @so.lit
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9 months ago
DJ’d for Jordan Brand again ❤️‍🔥 Huge thank you to @teladamore_ , @whodecideswar , and the entire @jumpman23 team for one of my favorite sets in a long time! 5 hours straight! Had so much fun celebrating Tela’s latest design and spinning for my favorite people in the city! ⛹🏾‍♀️ 📸 @steve__e
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9 months ago
Nothing beats a #jet2holiday 🥥
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9 months ago
Way too hot to think of a caption.
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10 months ago
Slowly, Surely
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11 months ago