Working the Met Gala red carpet last night was more magical than anything I could have imagined. The way Black celebs' faces lit up and they rushed over to me when I yelled out that I was with Essence... Nothing like it. I love us for real.
This cover is an example of what happens when a Black team is at the helm of capturing and glamming Black talent. All Black glam squad, a Black photographer, a Black stylist — we really ate that.
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I honestly have to laugh at anyone who defends Wayne Frederick. As someone who interacted closely with administration while at Howard I’m here to let y’all know… You don’t even know the half.
Literally watched myself on live TV today on my flight. Literally on the Delta entertainment screen right in front of me. First time crying in the air. Lol.
I saw ONE tiktok video back in January that changed my life forever!!! I’ve been struggling with acne since 2009 and nothing worked 😫
January 2023 vs June 2023.
Tonight, I saw
@Normani
perform live. I can personally confirm that she is in fact that bitch. The look, the vocals, the dance moves, and the bundles. Yep, she’s it.
I’m almost 20 lbs. lighter than I was at the beginning of quarantine. I’ve been getting rid of a lot of weight, both literally and figuratively lately, and it feels good.
I’m in such a space of advocating for myself. Saying no has never been easier, speaking up for myself has never been easier, walking away from what doesn’t serve me has never been easier.
When I was conceptualizing how I wanted this shoot to look I kept coming back to “old Essence.” The
@Essence
I remember being enamored with as a child. Styling by me for this month’s issue of Essence, highlighting beauty & fashion corporate trailblazers under 30 💞