RTR x Et Ochs

If you’ve notice I never list, nightlight or printout the brands that I wear on my blogs. That’s intentional because I feel as though fashion shouldn’t matter about the label you wear, but more show how you wear it.

Grateful to be such a talented stylist at the one and only company, Rent The Runway (RTR), which provides all of the luxury brands you could think of. This amazing company provides me with a collection of wardrobe for me to showcase various ways pieces can be styled. I celebrated a fashion birthday dinner and was delighted to wear this beautiful black cut out dress by Et Ochs. Et Ochs is a luxury womenswear collection based in New York City. The ET OCHS aesthetic is rooted in clean lines and artful tailoring, exuding a refined sense of femininity and minimalist sophistication. Every detail is carefully considered with the female form in mind.

This sleek silhouette and striking dress was such a head turning look. I love everything about this dress. Slipping it on and clicking the buttons on the dress was time-consuming but once it's on, it's to die for. The structured top really elevates this dress. I love the drapes across the neckline. The cut-out is really what makes it sexy, just enough peek-a-boo without showing too much skin. There's absolutely no stretch, but the fabric shapes to your body and lays perfectly around the hip and butt area. Such a great look to wear to a cocktail dinner.

Fashion Exhibitions 🖼️

When your talented friends are Fashion Designers and Fashion Stylist, it’s always a blessing to be able to support. I had to absolute pleasure of attending “Rest Here, Its Okay” fashion exhibit and OpenAir SS25 debuted fashion show. Both events displayed clothing and accessories within a museum and gallery setting, to showcase the artistry, history, and cultural significance of fashion.

This night was the perfect excuse for me to wear one of my favorite stable pieces, which are blazers. Blazers are such a staple in every modern woman's wardrobe. The relaxed yet structured shoulders make them perfect for the office or an evening out. If you don’t have one, I highly suggest you invest! Selecting this grey tone blazer with black double breasted buttons that fits so comfortably was only half the process. I added a white detachable collar for more elevation and paired this look with red lace pants. This spring lace is taking over the fashion scene with its refined elegance and sexy seduction. If you want to make a bold fashion statement with your lace pants, consider pairing them with a statement jacket. A statement jacket can elevate your lace pants and make them the prime focus of your outfit. Lace flare pants can be perfect for balancing out wider hips, as the flared silhouette draws attention to the lower leg and creates a more proportional look.

…And don’t forget a classy bag, cute eyewear and pointy pump to finalize your one of a kind trendy look!

Joshua Tree 🌴 🏜️

Were you really sad? Or did you just need a girls trip! This trip itself was special for many reasons, but mainly being able to celebrate your friends that you love so much. It also didn’t hurt that we’re all busy and needed to just take a load off. Getting the chance to go away with a bunch of great women is something no one should take lightly. Pouring into each other and uplifting each other might be the route to take if you’re feeling uneasy. That clarity is always needed!

We didn’t need to go out the country or plan a extravagant destination get away, instead we choose to be secluded and grateful for each other presences. We started out by driving instead of flying, which made the road trip so memorable with everyone’s playlist to sing along and cute mini snacks. Our day concluded pool side vibes, photoshoots for content of course, PJ & game night, cooking and catering, cute brunches and hot bikini showoffs, early morning hikes and way to much laughing and loving!

To top it off, our theme was Western. One of the iconic pieces of western fashion is the cowboy boots. These sturdy and stylish boots are a staple in any western-inspired wardrobe. They come in various designs, from traditional leather boots with intricate stitching to more modern styles with embellishments and colorful patterns. As we all know, cowgirl vibes and free-spirited bohemian flair has been the trend of 2025 and I’m obsessed. I curated my look with this cream easy going skirt and cow print vest. The mixing of baby blue jewelry and western waist belt created such a effortless chic stable.

I also couldn't wear these western boots just once, so why not pop out in another look.. or maybe three looks… or even four! Either way, I had so much fun styling these up!

DC 📍

I took a trip to Washington, DC with my amazing family and I would do it again!

DC is a must visit city filled with so much culture and positive vibes. From the National Mall, to the “Obama” White House, and even the National Museum of African American History. Georgetown was so charming and welcoming. I enjoyed the site-seeing and amazing restaurants.

DC definitely gave me preppy and playful, which lead me to showcase pinstripes in my look. The color navy blue is the common and worn piece when its comes to pinstripes so, why not dress it up…. or down! Instead of wearing the typical pinstripe blazer, I added a poppy red v-neck with an oversize fit. I featured my checkered print crossbody bag which really came in handy while touring around the city. This look combined so well with the DC aesthetics and historian appreciation of the culture.

CurlyCon 25'

Isn’t it such a flex to be a curly girl? Or how about getting an actual invite to a Curly Con event? Well say no more because this year’s 2025 Curly Con experience was definitely worth it. This event brought a vibrant world of curls, where each strand tells a unique tale of beauty, confidence, and authenticity. This global occasion gives every girl an opportunity to redefine each curl texture, hair care tips and embrace your hair journey.

Speaking of vibrant, I couldn’t think of a better look to wear to this event other than bold, bright and vibrant color palettes. I’m a sucker for a form-fitting dress. Bodycon dresses look great on many body types and are so easy to style. I love the colors in this dress and this fabric practically fits like a glove. I style it with torquiest earrings to highlight the spring blues hue in my dress and wore pink heels to complete the look.

I can’t wait for next year!

OPENAIR

Typically on a chill day or even a day styling on set, you’ll normally catch me in streetwear, so when I got the call to attend OpenAir SS25 pop up I was more than excited to attend.

As streetwear continues to permeate mainstream fashion, creators like myself shape its trajectory and driving innovation. The streetwear scene, pushes boundaries and redefines what it means to be fashionable. Street style has become a huge business in and of itself especially with brands such as OpenAir, debuting their collection.

I knew I wanted to wear something oversize, edgy and comfy and these camouflage pants didn’t miss a beat. The taupe-gray color palettes blended perfectly with the aesthetics of the walls in the venue. I was able to easily pair these pants by adding a pop of red color in my shirt. For finishing touches I added a red lip, sunglasses and a brown and cream bag to highlight the neutrals tones.

I truly enjoyed this streetwear look and felt even better in it!

checkmATE ♠️🍽️

The blazer dress is a look I have loved for years. It’s effortlessly chic and always looks so well put together. I love the sleek, menswear-inspired look of this dress and felt really comfortable in it. This is one of those dresses that you could wear for countless occasions: date night, cocktail party, Birthday Gathering, New Year’s Eve, etc.

I paired the tuxedo blazer dress with a pair of clutching pearls to embrace the inseam of the pearls that were already attached to the inside of the blazer. The open cut white lapel was everything. This staple piece received so many compliments!

There was no need to add any additional colors so I kept it simple by adding a classic patent leather pump and finalized the look with a pair of pearl earrings. Less is always more ladies!

Burgundy Babe

Yes, burgundy is a trendy color for 2024–2025, especially for fall and winter! It’s definitely made a major comeback. Burgundy inspires elegance and refinement which I personally think it’s a great way to define my character! It’s a neutral tone, easy to match with the other colors, that dominate my wardrobe: black, blue, brown, olive.

The fur crop coat was perfect for layering especially with temperatures dropping during this season. It’s was so cozy and comfortable. With the look already being  monochromatic I wanted to enhance the my top and bottoms. The sequin shorts and tights paired nicely with my mesh long sleeve top. While solidifying accessories, why not add the burgundy boots as well as the burgundy bag for finishing touches.

A quintessential autumnal color gets even more luxe this season, reimagined in modern silhouettes like bubble hemlines, asymmetrical draping, sheer dresses, and one-shoulder necklines. Dress the color up however you like! Whether you prefer a touch of burgundy or a deeper merlot, wine-inspired shades add a sophisticated twist to your fall wardrobe!

True Story at the Pendry

As a fashion stylist, not all fittings take place in studios or at a clients house, most of the workload happens at hotels. This typically takes place when the clients are flying in town for an awards ceremony or red carpet appearance. You have logistical wardrobe moments such as unpacking, merchandising, prepping, replying to multiple PR marketing emails, monitoring incoming shipments and schedule fittings. Hotels are the most convenient way to get your client prepped and ready to be dressed because tailors, hair and makeup artist also normally have a room set up for the client as well. 

I’ve visited the Pendry hotel numerous times for personal and work reasons, however during the ESPYs 2024 I worked here for mostly the months of June and July. I was hired as the First Assistant Stylist and Market Editor for Serena Williams and my job was to ensure that the shipping logistics and tracking information was properly monitored and confirmed wardrobe pieces and shoe items were successfully delivered to the Pendry for merchandising and prepping under the Lead Stylist credentials. Proud to say I executed the job and every item successfully arrived on time with no delays per the requested estimated delivered date. 

However unfortunately I did not get to enjoy my time and experience at the Pendry Hotel due to a very tiring hostile work environment. As time went on throughout the weeks/months the job slowly began to consist of unappreciation, disrespect, verbal abuse, being antagonized, singled out, belittled and wrongfully accused of things that I did not do. 

Due to everything I encountered on the job I never imagined going back and visiting the Pendry Hotel due to remembrance and trauma responses. But after overcoming that situation, my amazing support system pulled me out of a dark space in my life and my family and I had a dinner night at Merois Rooftop Restaurant at the Pendry Hotel. The restaurant had a sophisticated dark ambience and I had been waiting to wear my all black long Skims skirt. The skirt paired so well with my Poster-Girl spandex long sleeve cut out turtleneck. This top was definitely designed to suction you in all the right places while giving a nice clean sexy look. A nice pointy toe heel and a pop of color mini bag were the perfect finishing touches. 

Fast forward to November, I'm truly blessed that I do not look like what I have been through!

90s New York

Can’t go to New York without embracing timberland boots. You really thought I was about to walk around the city in heels? Tuh!

I remember when timberland boots were made for hiking or mountaineering. Now these boots are a fashion statement. The classic yellow suede boot construction started its era in the late 90s from everyone to Tupac, Aaliyah and Cam’ron. Timberland boots are hard wearing boots with great style. These boots are surprisingly comfortable given their mere weighty appearance and New York natives have been trying out the unconventional classic boots for years.

In true 90s fashion, you would find the shoes almost exclusively worn with an extremely baggy pair of jeans and as a true 90s baby it wouldn’t be right if I didn’t pay homage. I styled them with a pair of dark denim layered jeans with boxers attached to the inseam and a simple white wife beater tee.

Just when I thought the key essential of this look were the boots, it was also the classic New York baseball cap. Very on brand! The hat brings out the character of the outfit. It’s some what tom boyish in a way and that’s what I like about it, dressing down but still very feminine.

Now lets get into this oversize brown trench coat! It’s not even cold here but anything for the look right?! I love any look which involves layering. The cost movement that it gives when walking is effortless. The over-sized coat draped around your shoulders and the boots will make its statement to show that you’re different, fashion knowledgeable and that your style is unique.

Happy Virgo Season! Happy NYFW! Happy Birthday!

An Iconic Night for An Iconic Day

Celebrated my birthday with the iconic Brand, LAQUAN SMITH.

My work schedule this year has been so intense that I didn’t have the desire to celebrate September 10th. My friends pulled me through and motivated me to make last minute birthday arrangements late August and Im so happy I choose to attend the city that never sleeps, New York for New York Fashion Week. What a better way to include work and leisure.

Living in Los Angeles with Mississippi roots, I wanted to ensure that my New York looks were timeless. Blazers are a key essentials in my closet and its so important to choose to right one. Blazers add certain elements of polish, even in certain oversize silhouettes. Personally, I tend to prefer a blazer silhouette with broad shoulders that hits the hip or longer, as the proportion works well with how I tend to incorporate the mini skirt piece into my outfits. The mini skirt brings a fun and flirty trend while the Fall / Winter is still approaching. When the weather cools down further, the great thing is that mini skirts can be paired with tights or knee highs. Such a versatile combo right?!

A black leather pair of gloves, bag black and black sunglasses were the best finishing touches. Now if I’m being honest the shoes paired with this look were so hard to solidfy because a boot, a platform heel, or a loafer would have been spot on but I decided to go with a classic black pump.

Happy Virgo Season! Happy NYFW! Happy Birthday!

Fashion and Art 🔳🟥🔲

The relationship between fashion and art is not uncommon. Designers, Photographers and Stylist take their inspiration from the world of art. Whether it’s a motif or color palette, fashion houses and museums are always paying tribute to other artisans and craftsman. While most of us think of fashion as living art, what we often fail to realize is how the two are interlinked. The structure, the paintings, the installations, the drawings, etc.

While having a fashion career that can sometimes consist of a hostile work environment, there’s no better way to reset as a fashion stylist by gaining more inspiration at a art. Seems as if skinny leg jeans are fading, while wide leg jeans are trending and in season. Wide leg jeans are the perfect mix between flared and straight leg. Comfort has also been a key styling tip of mines, and these black jeans were amazing. Jeans are also perfect for work office attire, game day attire as football seasons approaching or even a casual date night.

A white tank can come off as basic huh?! But honestly is depends on how you style it. This perfect white tank had abstract graffiti print and it paired perfectly with the art at the museum. Red always go perfect with black & white, so my finishing touches were a red lip, red pump and of course a red bag.

Hope this brings light to all creatives to get inspired in your own individual way!

Mother's Day is Everyday 🌸

…And again I made a promise that this year I was going to be very transparent in my blogs. I wanted to ensure that they were raw and relatable. A way to let other women know that it’s okay to go through rough patches but also make sure you “CARRY IT WELL”. 

You’d be surprised if I told you that the month of August was the first month I smiled and felt at peace this entire year. Crazy right?! I know. My career has come with so many ups and downs. I’ve taken more Losses than Wins this year, which is technically what comes with being an entrepreneur. But how do you cope with scenarios when you’re in a city far away from home by yourself? How do you mourn your pain? How do you keep going when it’s just you? How do you carry the load when things become overwhelming? Aren’t you tired? 

I’ve been fortunate enough to have such an amazing support system during those rough patches and happy to call that amazing person, My Mom. I haven’t been able to travel home this year due to my work commitments so my mother and sister made arrangements to come to me. My mother being physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally present was the perfect reset. The love she gave me truly washed away all my problems, worries and doubts. For that I wanted to ensure that I celebrated and gave my mom her flowers beyond Mother’s Day. 

I had the pleasure of hosting A Mother Daughter Dinner where myself and other close friends and their mothers were invited and able to pour into their Mother’s as well. The ambience and color scheme of the restaurant was pastel colors decorated with beautiful flowers that hung from the ceiling. Of course I had to go with something that was flowy, cute and appropriate. My pink and purple one shoulder and back out dress was so comfortable and chic. One of the great things about this dress is even though it is a thin, flowy, spring-summer dress, it can be worn in cooler weather too! It would look great with heels as well. I wore sandals with a pop of color bag and silver jewelry when styling this dress. The options were endless with this beautiful piece. 

I hope this helps spark some inspiration for your summer wardrobe ideas ladies and remember to “CARRY IT WELL” despite your rough patches. Understand that it’s ok to put your pride to the side, create a safe space for you and your loved ones and pour into those who pour back into you!

Resilience x Anine Bing

This year I wanted to make sure that my blogs are very transparent, honest, and direct. I decided to incorporate both my personal life and work life within the fashion industry to give outsiders the full perspective of what it means to be resilient while staying humble. The month of April had its highs and lows. This month was very challenging yet rewarding.

Recently, I had the opportunity to work for Coachella 2024. The job consisted of late nights and early mornings, lots of labor, merchandising, fittings, template slides, and marketing. Once my portion of the job was successfully contributed, I later discovered that I was going to be partially credited and was completely taken advantage of. Without going into further details, I want to say that I’m very proud of myself for not acting out of emotion or frustration. I kept things professional, did not match negative energy, and didn’t let anyone in any industry belittle or intimidate me. Overall, I learned the importance of advocating for yourself.

While being faced with this incident, I also had the pleasure of being invited to the release of the luxury brand, Anine Bing’s, 2024 summer collection. The strength and ability you must have to be able to pull yourself out of a dark space and keep going like nothing has happen honestly should be studied!

The resilience that I embodied throughout the night of this event was very much needed and allowed me to stay afloat. I was able to keep my head high, smile, and arrive with grace and class. While attending this event, I was excited to be able to wear my all black trench coat and a nice pair of sheer tights. This has always been a favorite combo of mine. I paired the look with a flirty pair of red leather shorts and a black turtleneck. This look gave NYC vibes while in LA! My Anine Bing sunglasses, oversized diamond earrings, black bag, and black pumps were the perfect finishing touches.

Finally, to anyone who is chasing a dream, pursing a goal, or trying to reach higher heights, I encourage you to keep going despite what life throws at you. Every lesson is guiding you toward a bigger purpose. Be proud of yourself for passing your hardest moments alone, while everyone believed you were fine.

Women's Month

WOW! Where do I start?! The month of March is starting to become one of my favorite months. I mean what’s a better way to celebrate yourself. To love yourself. To empower yourself. To embrace everything about yourself as a women. We as women carry soooo much weight and we deserve to be credited, validated and supported. There’s nothing that we can’t do. I hope we all chose to heal and give ourselves grace in every step we take. We are so deserving of love and embracing a soft life. We are beautiful. We are worthy. We are enough.

I had the absolute pleasure of being invited to MEFeater Magazine and Legion Record Label, Women’s Month watch list. The dress code for this event was pink and cream chic attire. I love me a dress code because it gives me more motivation to execute a look to its full potential. I wore this beautiful long sleeve sequin dress that also had the lower back out. You’d think that the sequin would be enough because of the glitz but the feathers trimmed around the hands and legs were spot on. So much volume took place when walking and moving around in this dress. Since the dress itself was a statement piece I decided to keep my accessories very minimum wearing a metallic pink heel, cream clutch and silver earrings.

To all the moms, the daughters, the sisters and God fearing women always remember you are that girl and this month we celebrate you!

💈x 🤍

Spent Galentine’s Day with my girls and it was well worth it. I’ve been very blessed to have such an amazing group of supportive friends that have helped me along my healing journey. With Valentine’s Day approaching it was only right to pour love into those who remind you to love yourself and God first.

So what do you wear to a Galentine’s Dinner Date and LA Clippers game?! Checking the weather in February first was important because I wanted to wear my pleated black skirt and I knew that my legs were going to be out. While pleated skirts are often thought of as being short and flirty, they are an incredibly versatile piece. I made this look effortlessly cool by pairing it with a chunky black platform boot. I decided to keep the rest of the look neutral by wearing a fur button up cream jacket and a black crossbody bag. I can’t wait to see you ladies recreate this look for your Girls Galentine’s Day. Remember self love is the best love 🤍

🪐

Lately my blogs have been a little bit more personal than usual. Although I can only speak for myself, I do feel as though women can benefit from my blogs from a more relatable perspective because when life takes a toll on you, it feels as if your only choice is to suck it up and keep going. For me, fashion is normally my outlet. Wardrobe gives me a way to truly express myself. It allows me to dress how I feel despite the occasion.

As I’ve been venturing through this healing journey, I can honestly say it has taught me to me to become more aware and take control of my emotions; to relax and not wear your heart on your sleeve despite what life throws at you. These cargo style denim oversized jeans were the perfect way to express myself and my mood for a cute art night in LA. It’s definitely giving comfortable, casual and relaxed of course. I added my black turtleneck and leather crop jacket because we’re definitely not trying to get cold but the fur gave it a cozy and chic feel. I finalized the look with my silver tone accessories, a black crossbody. and black pointy toe pumps. I hope this look inspires you ladies as well to pop out, be cute, comfy and RELAX!

Xo

This year I wanted to pivot my direction towards my personal looks. Im normally in heels or in some sort of dress but for this occasion I attended a retro style Speakeasy in New Orleans and decided to be cute yet comfy. Even when in heels, my aura and personality is always a chill and laidback. So why not express those vibes through wardrobe?! Biker jackets are always the perfect essential to go to for a edgy look. This oversize black leather biker jacket was a must have especially with the red and white pop of color. What made this look even more trendy is the matching mini skirt. I was able to show some skin and still be comfy with my sneakers. I wasn’t going to wear any eyewear because my makeup was so bomb but I couldn’t resist adding this perfect finishing touch. When its your turn to pop out ladies be sure to add your favorite accessories and a cute black bag for your versatile chill night!

VirGoat SZN

Lately, my blogs have been focusing on uplifting black women, encouraging one another, and reminding us to be confident within ourselves. Who do the strong people go to when they begin to feel weak? Who’s there to motivate you when you can't motivate yourself? For the past 8 months I took a personal social media and fashion blogging break to focus on emotional damage and my mental health. 

Entrepreneurship starts from within. It requires self motivation and being dedicated towards something you love and have a passion for. Once those distractions start to kick in, it can throw us off a little, but it’s important that we realign ourselves and remain focused. During this healing journey fashion was no longer an outlet for me.  It was no longer something that I could turn to for happiness. I'm not afraid to admit I was in a very dark place in my life these past 8 months and God was my only strength and savior. 

After a lot of praying, fitness therapy and being surrounded by loved ones, I’m so proud to say that I am finally back to MYSELF! I personally contributed three looks to this specific blog. Each look was catered to defining me. I started off first with an all black lace print tights and top. After adding the gold waist belt, this look could honestly pass as a jumpsuit. I not only finalized this look with my pointy toe black pumps, but my makeup was also a main focus as well. The cat eye and red lip definitely set the bar. This look was definitely grown and sexy for my birthday. 

My second look was this beautiful and effortless one shoulder cut out blue fringe dress. The material was very comfortable, allowing me to freely move around. The movement when walking gave so much volume. This look was definitely giving “feeling blue” The use of the term blue to mean “sad” from the late 1300s. 

My third look was this flowy yet very bodycon dress. This cream fitting dress was also long sleeve and revealed no skin, causing it to be conservative yet sexy.  This look was giving private, low-key and modest.  

To every woman who may be experiencing emotional damage, mental issues or lack of internal confidence… This blog is specially for you. We are beautiful no matter what life throws at us. We got this. I see you. I feel you. I uplift you. I'm with you. Now go slay!!!!! 

Winter Nights 🌺

Your typical winter nights comes with snow or icicles but finding out about this restaurant called CATCH in LA was definitely a different winter view for me. The floral arrangements and lighting was absolutely gorgeous. For this cute dinner night, I decided to wear my burgundy patent leather cropped puffer jacket. The setting of this restaurant was dimmed so wearing dark shades were perfect. I completed this look with my grey utility cargo skirt, lace up booties and black bag.