Category: african style

  • Beauty In Nature: Designer Profile on Tracy Reese (Detroit flower girl)

    Beauty In Nature: Designer Profile on Tracy Reese (Detroit flower girl)

    TRACY REESE – MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK SPRING 2012 COLLECTIONS Her inspiration, she explains is “A feminine yet relaxed mood is achieved through the juxtaposition of romance and sport, comfort and flattery. Subtle hues of khaki and blush mixed with pastel shades of waterfall, misty blue and aqua tears gradually intensify to deep saturated tones and neon…

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  • Cici Ali: Somalian Beauty

    Cici Ali: Somalian Beauty

    Since her discovery by scout master Elmer Olsen, Canadian model Cici Ali has brought her gorgeous brown eyes, killer legs, and most importantly diversity to catwalks around the world. Hailing from Richmond Hill, just north of Toronto, she studied fashion at Humber College before deciding to pursue a full time modeling career. Today the 5’9…

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  • Mia Aminata Niara

    Mia Aminata Niara

    Hailing from France by way of Senegal, Mia Aminata Niara is what I would call a Tender Beauty. She’s long, she’s lean, she’s strong, and she’s gentle. She Gives Face and Attitude. She transforms! She’s Wonderful. Women or Girls always ask me what it takes to be a model. I will say it takes Self…

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  • We Love Jeneil Williams

    We Love Jeneil Williams

    It’s been a long time since I’ve blogged about anything. Since The beginning of my Mom’s recovery from her illness I have relocated to My hometown of Detroit. It’s been interesting to say the least. I am happy to add that I am now totally immersed in its rich art scene. And after a very…

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  • Rosario Dawson: Fashionably Delicious

    Rosario Dawson: Fashionably Delicious

    This is Black History Month and in honor of those who paved the way for all of us I’m celebrating the history we are making right now. We no longer have to fight to eat at a lunch counter but we must still fight ignorance (our real enemy).I am exploring different avenues to hit the…

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  • Motown 50th Anniversary / Donayle Luna

    Motown 50th Anniversary / Donayle Luna

    Berry Gordy formed Motown on today in 1959! Can you believe Motown is 50 years old?! I decided to dedicate today’s post to Donayle Luna: the first African-American on the cover of British Vogue in 1966. Yes she was from Detroit!!!!!! It was during this time that the idea or concept of Black was being…

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  • Q Management: Sonja Wanda

    Q Management: Sonja Wanda

    Sonja is from Norway born in Sudan. She has worked in London, New York, Paris, Milan, etc. According to her FMD (Fashion Model Directory) profile, she has been doing shows since ’03. Some of her more notable shows are: Dries Van Noten, Akris, Vivienne Westwood, Alvin Valley, Baby Phat, Fendi, Iceberg, Imitation of Christ, Jeremy…

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