Memo 202: Is Brooklyn in the House?

To: All

From: Me

Date: October 8, 2015

Subject: NYFW: Look 7

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I was on a legit search for Biggie in New York. Last year, outside of Hennypalooza, there was a huge street art mural of Biggie and I was on a mission to find it again. I was unsuccessful but a little birdie put me on to the Bushwick Street Art Collective and there he was. I told him that I lost him before but wouldn't let it happen again and pleaded with him "Biggie biggie, give me one more chance."

How do you make sequin pants dressy and casual at the same time? Throw on some brightly colored sneakers and a tuxedo jacket and there you have comfy chic.

Photography by: Tyson Adams

Website: www.newhydemedia.com

Instagram: @djtyadams

Memo 140: Taking a Walk Around the Parker Blazer

To: All

From: Me

Date: June 27, 2014

Subject: Featuring Pour La Victoire Jemmy Oxfords
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I clearly love this Parker blazer and black and white shoes. I love this Parker blazer WITH black and white shoes. I love shoes. I love blazers. I love love.

Wait…

This time, I paired the blazer with an easy breezy seersucker Mossimo romper (yes, from Target) along with these Pour La Victoire Jemmy oxfords. They give me life, do you understand? Life. Like, I whisper sweet nothings to their soles and dream about the next time that we will be together.

I wish I could give you this feeling...

Blazer: Parker, Romper: Mossimo
Fauxtography: Tyra Washington

Blazer: Parker, Romper: Mossimo
Fauxtography: Tyra Washington

Clutch: BCBG, Oxfords: Pour La Victoire
Fauxtography: Tyra Washington

Get the Look:

Parker Blazer - Similar here, here and here

Mossimo Seersucker Romper - Similar Shorts here and here

Nordstrom "Perfect Match" Necklace -  Similar here

French Connection Necklace - No Longer Available

Pour La Victoire Jemmy Cap-Toe Oxford - Sold here 

BCBG Clutch - Similar here

Armani Exchange Pony Hair Cuff - Similar here

Memo 137: Earn Your Stripes

To: All

From: Me

Date: June 13, 2014

Subject: Friday the 13th!
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So, I just freaked myself out! I'm not even superstitious. Ok, sometimes, I may or may not split poles and it weirds me out a little to see a black cat in my path but today is just like any other Friday, right?

Nah, it's Friday the 13th and that means something…

A new outfit post! 

Today's outfit post is brought to you by summer feelings and good vibes; cleans lines and cool palettes. Get into this Friday feeling and please dress responsibly.

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Blazer: Parker, Crop Top: H&M, Pants: H&M

Blazer: Parker, Crop Top: H&M, Pants: H&M

Sunglasses: Marni for H&M, Clutch: BCBG, Sandals: Charles David

Get the Look:

Parker Blazer - Similar here

H&M Crop Top - Similar here and here 

H&M Pants - Similar here

BCBG Clutch - Similar here

Marni for H&M Sunglasses - No Longer Available

Charles David Sandals - Similar here and here

Memo 096: I'm ONE!!!

To: All

From: Me

Date: October 30, 2013

Subject: HUHC Outfit Recap: Sunday Brunch/Day Party
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Happy One Year Blogaversary to me!!

I'm super excited to be here and I'm so glad that you've been along for the ride. I can't wait to see what the next year has in store for this blog. As a way to show my appreciation, I'm giving one of you lucky readers a gift! Click "More Werk" for the details.

On to the outfit...

This is my Howard University Homecoming look from the Sunday Brunch/Day Party. Yes, you read that right. There was a brunch immediately followed by a day party. I'm not sure to this day who played in the football game or who won but I did know the time and location of every party going on this past weekend! I felt that this look fit both of the occasions. It was girly enough for a Sunday brunch and jazzy enough for the day party! 

Blazer: Parker, Top: Tory Burch, Skirt: Devlin

Belt: Armani Exchange, Shoes: Zara, Clutch: Zara

Blazer: Parker, Top: Tory Burch, Skirt: Devlin

Memo 088: First Look

To: All

From: Me

Date: October 3, 2013

Subject: Shoot w/Elton Anderson
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The week before last, my very talented and equally ridiculous photographer friend, Elton Anderson, called me on a Thursday requesting to do a shoot on the following Tuesday. Wait, what?!

I had to repeatedly remind him model, I am not. More importantly, I take my own photos and I'm not used to other people being around when I shoot. "Elton, I take like 250 shots and end up with maybe 12 that actually look okay."

It sent me into a MAJOR internal freak out session as he wanted to shoot 5 - 10 looks! "Elton, that's a MONTH's worth of blog entries!" After a little negotiation, we decided on 3 - 5 looks. This is the first.

Life lesson: Sometimes an opportunity can come along and you may not feel prepared for it. Do it anyway. The point may not be to be comfortable and prepared but to stretch you a little to help you grow.

Check out Elton's other work here: http://eltonanderson.com

Blazer: Parker, Dress: River Island, Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Photography: Elton Anderson

Clutch: H&M
Photography: Elton Anderson

Blazer: Parker, Dress: River Island, Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Photography: Elton Anderson