Get rid of the wackness!

The reason why my wardrobe is a F A I L...

Because I own to much damn vintage!

When I went into my depression in 2008, salvation army became my best friend. I was there every other Wednesday (their "almost everything is half off" sale day) and I would just rack up on shit. excuse my french. At first, it was to start an online vintage store (like everyone else, since I was scared to go after naKIMuli full throttle), but then it became just me buying stuff...for me.

But too much vintage is not a good thing.

Recently, I have started to feel dated...like I just walked out of the 80s. And I hate that feeling. So since I am on this "get rid of the wackiness" kick, I am selling all the vintage I really don't like that's in my closet. Or, if it doesn't sell, it's going right back to salvation army/goodwill.

here are just 2 pairs of boots that I have listed in my etsy store. more coming soon.

west boots

flavor boots

Fashion Show!

yes, i will be doing a fashion show on saturday. if you are in the nyc area, please feel free to come out!

All Black Everything

Now that my hair is cut, I feel like a new woman! I feel much more confident and sexy, which I never would have thought would have happened just by cutting my hair. And the response has been great. A lot of older guys are always complimenting me. Holla. My sister in North Carolina was the only person who was appalled. Yes, appalled. Her reaction was so severe...but then again, I should have expected it because my family that lives in the South always thinks what I do is crazy. Whatevs.

But with the new haircut, I have been getting back to my funky-dressing self again. Or maybe it's because of the nice weather...either way, i am feeling myself again. Ha!

Been inspired to design more clothing for myself too, though I don't know how it will fit into

my already busy schedule...

nakimuli relax tee/dress; thrifted belt; ecote boots; vintage sunglasses + necklace; peace images earrings; african bangles.

I made this tee/dress last year. It has been so good to wear now in the humid NYC weather.

Wore this yesterday and someone asked me if I will make some to sell...maybe... depending on the response.

I especially love it because I can wear biker shorts underneath. That's my new thing, biker shorts. Wanted to rock them last year but never got around to wearing them. But I will be rocking them this summer!

So the next thing I am working on---SHOES. I love shoes but my collection sucks right now. But the UPS man just delivered my new Jeffrey Campbell shoes today, just in time for this post!

(Please ignore the perverted flyer on the wall. lol)

Love Jeffrey Campbell wedges, they are comfortable, which is a very good thing since my feet have no arches. Wearing them with our new squiggly wiggly leggings, coming to our online shop next week. So stay tuned to their debut and to a new post here.

Enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend!!!

I'll be working... on new items for you lovely gals! :)

welcome!- the evolution begins

For a person who never seems to have enough hours in a day to get things done, I'm not sure if doing another blog is a good idea. Lol.

But this is more for myself- as inspiration & documentation of where I've been and where I'm headed. But why now?

A little back story...

On December 28, 2007 I broke up with my then boyfriend & then was laid off from my then job all within 7 hours. Though both were situations that I no longer wanted, I did go into a state of depression. All of 2008 is a blur. But in February of 2009, I lost a dear friend to me & in September of that same year, I lost my granma. I think those events shaped the person I am today- The person who goes after her goals and appreciates every day. All these events definitely shaped how hard I go for my business.
But in the interim, my style suffered. I'm still getting rid of my "depression" clothes & realizing how much stuff i acquired that i didn't love.

This is a bag full of stuff I am letting go. (Looks much bigger in person.) And it's just the latest garbage bag of clothes I've donated. But now that leaves me with very little clothes. (I know, I'm a designer, I should just make stuff, right? Well, with me now doing production & less sewing for my label, I will have more time to make more stuff for me!) I used to pride myself on not wearing the same thing twice but now it seems to be the story of my life! Lol. But I am ready for change...

And the first change was to get rid of my hair:

Yes, after almost 13 years of having locs, i decided to take the leap and cut them last weekend.

I do miss my hair, as that was the thing that people associated with me & especially my clothing line, but i just think it was long overdue.

Now I think I'm ready to start the new chapter in my life...

Stay Tuned!