Black Owned Home Goods

So as you all should know about me by now I support everything Black and in the words of Issa Rae I’m rooting for everybody Black and Black owned brands and when I hear about a new business I definitely check it out. For the past month or two there’s been a surge in the support for Black owned businesses especially from Black people and it’s amazing to see from directories of all different types of businesses being created, to forums for Black creatives in different industries being created by Black people, to Black people promoting and buying from other Black people’s businesses. There is so much money and support circling back into the Black communities right now and more people learning about the importance of supporting Black owned businesses and I’m so here for it.

I love when people share Black-owned businesses that they love or businesses that they have heard about and are promoting it because it gives me the chance to be exposed to a new business and possibly some bomb a*s products and I may become a potential customer and a repeated customer if its good. This is a reason why it is important for businesses to be tagged or promoted if you like it, you don’t know how many new or potential clients you could give that business.

First off let me start by saying I’ve loved LIT BKLYN for a few years now from the story of the owner and how the business started to the quality of the product and the service. These candles (in the gold canisters) are amazing, they smell so good and are hand poured and packaged by the creator as many products from Black owned businesses are. The packaging is one thing that attracted me to this brand because with the gold it sticks out and whenever you see it you don’t have to question who created it but if you haven’t heard about it it definitely grabs your attention and makes you wonder what it is. The candles come in this size which is the travel size and full size options, I have three of the LIT Brooklyn candles and badly need to re-up because every time I get some they only last me like two weeks because I’m always burning them (they just smell that good), I have MUSE, and two of the BLUSH scented candles. I would highly recommend LIT BKLYN to anyone , but if you want to purchase you gotta be quick on your feet and your fingers because she sells out in like a minute! Click here to head to the website.

Secondly is the “Dirty Laundry” detergent in the scent Bergamot & White Thyme (smells SO good). So all my life I’ve been using the regular popular detergent like Gain and the others because that’s just what I grew up on and never really thought too much on venturing out, but I was on Instagram one day and came across either an ad or someone promoting BKLYN Bar soap and went to the website because I love seeing new Black owned businesses especially those that create natural body care or home care products and I already use natural soap and would love to purchase from a Black owned business something I already use anyway if I see something I like. On my first and only order thus far I purchased three bar soaps in different natural scents (all natural ingredients in everything) and the detergent and I will say that I was honestly satisfied and one of the soaps is definitely going to be a staple in my home. The detergent smells really good and has a clean natural scent with minimal to no additional or harmful chemicals, I could definitely tell the difference in how my clothes looked and felt compared to how they are when I wash clothes with the Gain I use (the results were even better). If you want to check out there products or website click here.

Lastly is the Rose Quartz candle that I ordered from Lulu Holistics which I found because someone I follow was promoting their body butter saying how much they liked it so I headed to the website and purchased the candle and an exfoliating scrub that literally smells like Black joy and Black people. I truly love both products that I ordered and will definitely be ordering again. The candle is made with real rose petals in it and a small rose quarts on top and the exfoliating scrub literally works wonders and makes your skin feel so good after using and its so good to use before shaving. I usually make my own scrubs but I will definitely be buying more from Lulu’s Holistics and checking out their other products. To check out their website click here would definitely recommend and she gives you a coupon code in your package to use on your next order.

All three of these brand’s products are amazing and I would definitely recommend you purchasing some things for your home as well. Take a little extra time to purchase the things you use from a Black owned business. Also when you purchase from a Black-owned business post about it and tell others so they can support as well or be introduced to something new especially if you like the product you receive or had a good experience with the business.

Savage X Fenty can take ALL of my Coins

This set isn’t my first Savage X Fenty purchase and it definitely won’t be my last. When I received it and after washing it and putting it on it was the most comfortable bralette and panty set that I had ever put on in my life yet still very much sexy lounge. I instantly felt like I needed to get this set in every color but at the same time I was lucky enough to still have the all black in my size because I always miss the releases and am days late.

But this set is just so cute and comfortable, and with each item I order from Savage X Fenty it makes me want even more to give her all of my coins and makes me glad and excited that I made the decision to fully transfer to all Savage X and other Black owned intimates and lingerie because buying Black is a lifestyle not a fad.

Not only is this set cute for everyday wear but it’s cute for lounging and for adding as a piece to a look as I did with a few different looks, it’s just the right amount of sexy. The product is great and the prices are VERY reasonable (VS is more expensive and not as good of a quality), also the shipping, packaging and branding are all amazing.

Sn: We commend her brand ambassador program. she is including ALL of the girls from influencers, to female rappers, ALL inclusive, body type inclusivity etc. she is doing what' needed to be done.

Savage X Fenty

Flocked Logo Bralette

Flocked Logo Cheeky *Black is currently sold out but its available in green in some sizes

NYFW Recap: Finally!

I know that I’ve been gone for a while and I should’ve gotten this up weeks ago, but life. I went to New York Fashion Week for the third time September 4th-9th and I had an amazing experience like I always do. I attended a lot of events, parties and shows but three of them were my absolute favorite. As a person trying to grow, move through and create a career within the fashion industry it’s always amazing to be able to attend things like New York Fashion Week. One of my absolute favorite moments was being able to have the opportunity to attend the Pyer Moss show that changed my life (To find out how I got so lucky keep reading). These top three really motivated me to keep working hard and advocating for change and never give up on my dreams because its all possible.

The entire out fit is from Leyton’s Boutique// The bag is from Froever 21// The lip is Stunna by Fenty Beauty

My most favorite thing of my whole trip was being able to attend the Pyer Moss show, which was on Sunday the 8th. I didn’t know I was attending this show until a day or two before I was going to be going to New York. Kerby Jean-Raymond announced on his social media about a week prior that he was going to be giving away a few tickets to the show and all you had to do was enter your name on his website so I decided to shoot my shot and did it, I had no high hopes or anything but I just said “why not” and did it. after a week I honestly forgot I entered and he hadn’t announced the winner yet and as I was checking my email Tuesday night for an RSVP to another show I saw the email from Pyer Moss saying congratulations I was invited and almost has a heart attack. I couldn’t believe that I had won and I was invited to my first major show, it was one of my favorite designers and he’s black and represents to culture so amazing. 

Fast forward to the show, I had been waiting the whole few days I had been there for Sunday to go to the show. It was in Flatbush at the Kings Theater which is also very iconic to black people in Brooklyn, The show itself was so breathtaking that I can’t even begin to explain it. First of all it was BLACK AS HELL, the show took us  to church, it took us to a hip hop concert that included a live choir singing Missy Elliot, LIl Kim, BIggie, Megan thee Stallion, Cardi B and so many more as well as sung old school music that your mom would wake you up on Saturday mornings singing to. The ALL BLACK choir sung throughout the entire show, as well as the ALL BLACK band that opened the show and the ALL BLACK modeling cast that did amazing and to top all of this off the AMAZING designs. The show was bringing everyone to tears and moved me so much. It showed us how black people are so important in the fashion industry and we are the blueprint. I can’t even begin to go into further detail because how the show made me feel, what it embodied and what it meant is just something that can’t be explained you had to feel it for yourself and be there. Kerby Jean-Raymond is what fashion week needed and I’m so happy and blessed to have had the opportunity to attend (to see footage of the show you can watch my vlog on my youtube channel or my IGTV video on Instagram).

The top is a skirt from Leyton’s Boutique turned into a shirt// The shorts are pants that were thrifted// The boots are Akira

Another one of my favorite events that I attended was the For the Culture day party by Nareasha Willis who is the creator of AVNU and the Black Vogue Movement. Nareasha is a young black designer from New Jersey that has created an amazing brand that stands up for the culture and is pushing to put the spotlight back on the people that fashion houses steal everything from which are black people and black communities, while they take the things that we were dimensioned for doing they never credit us or want to give us seats at their tables. If you have seen “Ghetto Until Proven Fashionable” or “Black Vogue Movement” on anything or through social media those are her pieces and she is the original creator of those phrases. She pushes to keep putting the eyes back on black people who are talented but get overshadowed by the thievery of the larger companies in the fashion industry, she puts on for the young girls from the hood that have just as much style as the girls in vogue, she is using the word “ghetto” that they have tried to use against us and use to diminish our character as a way to take our power back. 

She decided to have this party because she has been in an ongoing lawsuit with Vogue, which she shares her experience with this to the community and through her social media to bring awareness. She is in this lawsuit because they are suing her for her “Black Vogue Movement” slogan and merchandise (absurd right?!!!) but she is putting in a good fight and not giving up and as she continues to reiterate this is bigger than her, this is for all of us to show that we won’t just lay down and take it anymore. The party was used to help raise funds for this lawsuit so that she can keep fighting strong. I loved this event because it was filled with stylish black excellence, it was amazing vibes and energy, it was lots of connecting and network, it was full of black people that were trying to have a good time and not act stuffy like the people who are usually at the fashion week shows. It was amazing to just be there, aside from the great DJ, the violinist, the photographers, the set  up, the cartoonist, the food and the drinks it was just amazing to be surrounded by beautiful black people and they were also stylish as hell too. I saw so many amazing and successful black people that are in the fashion industry there as well (That I love seeing them thrive via Instagram) It was just amazing to witness. 

The white button down is from Shein// The dress I believe is from Leyton’s Boutique// The shoes are Sam Edelman// The glasses are from the Beauty supply store//

Another of my favorites was the Telfar Global by Telfar Clemens film screening of '“The World Isn’t Everything”. I love when designers take a different route on how to showcase their designs other than just having models walk down the runway. I feel like 80% of the fashion industry has lost its creativity especially with their shows compared to the designers like Alexander McQueen, Thierry Mugler, Versace, Chanel etc. spanning from the 90s to the early 2000s that used to really put on a SHOW. At the event there was open bar with specially curated drinks, there was a White Castle food truck giving away free burgers and chicken rings during the whole event. and much more. The film gave a look into what the designer would be previewing at his show in Paris, the film starred the amazing actor Ashton Sanders from Moonlight telling a story and evoking questions including “Are you a citizen of the united communities?” speaking about living in America, immigration, rights and the lack there of etc. and models wearing Telfar serving as the visuals with clips of them walking through airport security and standing on a platform in the middle of the water in Manhattan. 

Telfar Clemens started his brand in 2005 but has been creating non-gender conforming pieces since 2002, he  won the CFDA Fashion Fund Award in 2015 and was a 2019 CFDA Award Nominee for Accessory Designer of the year for his bags that have his initials TC on them. During the few days that I was there he also had an event in collaboration with Opening Ceremony at one of their stores showcasing his new bags that was filled with younger people that are trying to break into fashion and interested in that scene (which is important)  and the film screening was more about the clothing that he was going to be showcasing in Paris. 

As previously stated I enjoyed my time at NYFW as I always do but black designers definitely showed up and showed out and saved fashion week. I am so glad to see black designers flourishing and see so many of us pushing to take back telling our own stories and telling the truth to showcase all of the lies and stealing that has gone on for so long and is still happening. These were my top three events but you can definitely see visual footage of my whole experience on my Youtube Channel and to see more of my looks make sure you’re following me on Instagram. This was long but very well needed and I feel like my readers need to know what actually goes on and what’s important not the fake stuff, I hope you enjoyed!