STYLING SESSIONS: CAMO AND VELVET














This time last year I worked on a project I called [AC-CULT-URATE] which was my first ever proper styling project, today I'm bringing it back with this camo and velvet 90's inspired look. This look is mostly about the details, the different textures from the velvet of the choker and crop to the suede of the trainers and metal chain.
I've also made a short styling video on this look for my YouTube Channel, the first of a series I call 'Styling Sessions'.

Watch the first episode here:


Outfit Details
Bomber: ASOS
Bandana: Primark
Fishnet Tights: Primark
Chain: Forever 21
Choker: Topshop
Camo pants: Urban Outfitters
Velvet crop: Urban Outfitters
Suede Nike AF1: Schuh

Photographed, Edited and Styled by me.
Model: Jumoke Bello

[B.L.M]

Given the current situation and recent events in terms of police brutality and victimisation of the black community (which is obviously not recent and has been occurring for years) I felt it was time for me to do something, I know this project isn't exactly going to help anybody's situation but I wanted to make something meaningful to me and those like me based on something that is REAL and important. There are more important things in life than what I wore yesterday or where I went last week so I'm using this tinyyyy platform to express my views and share my creative frustration.
So I customised 3 hats and distressed them which included sewing on statements I felt fitted the message I wanted to emphasise.
1."AM I NEXT"
2."BLACKOUT"
3."IT AINT SAFE"












It's so important for us as black people, boys or girls to embrace our blackness more than ever, and that's what I plan to do. Hopefully this inspires you or makes you think, that's all I want. 

BLACK LIVES MATTER. 

Photographed and (semi) styled by me.
Thanks to:
Models: Jumoke, Omari, Chai. 

[ AC-CULT-URATE ]


What is it ?
Acculturation explains the process of cultural change and psychological change that results following meeting between cultures. The effects of acculturation can be seen at multiple levels in both interacting cultures. At the group level, acculturation often results in changes to culture, customs, and social institutions. Noticeable effects of acculturation often include changes in food, clothing, and language. 

For this shoot I wanted to demonstrate the effects of culture on the way we dress and  juxtapose a few aspects of different cultures that inspire me with streetwear, portraying how cultures have merged.
{This is my first ever styling project, and it felt good to fully channel my creative vision without interference, purely me, my ideas and those that helped me. Doing this made me realise how much I love styling and hopefully there will be lots more projects to come.}


Thanks to:
Photographer&Editor: Anne Santiago

PURPOSE OVER POPULARITY


Popularity is overrated.
It seems like our generation is too concerned with or occupied by popularity.
Wouldn't you rather have a small following of those who appreciate the dynamics of your craft and hard work, then a large one who don't understand but pretend to.
Support and popularity are different, support is great, support is needed..
But people will see others as inferior if they don't have as many followers on social media as someone else even if they're lowkey one of the best at a particular craft, know it inside out, perfect it and produce the most amazing things
They simply won't be acknowledged simply because they're not 'popular'.
Which is one of the most sad and baffling things to me.
Yet someone 'popular' who only reciprocates the basics of a craft gets way more recognition or praise for doing simple things and in no way attempt to better themselves.
Yet their fans are quick to yell 'yaaaaaaas bitch, slay'...... it might just be me but purpose should be more important than popularity in my eyes.
It's sad that talent is equated to the level of 'popularity' we acquire.

Purpose or popularity?
Which one do you pay more attention to?

KHAKI AND CULOTTES













WEARING:
Jumper: Boohoo
Culottes: Primark
Leather Jacket: Topshop
Rings: Topshop
Trainers: Vans Sk8-Hi
Necklace: F21

So this wasn't really supposed to be a blogpost, but I put it together and wore it to one of my uni open days and was like why notttt, so here it is.
Culottes are also the best thing ever, like they make me feel so free and add depth to this outfit, plus they were £5 from Primark  so, s/o to my sister for thinking of me when she was buying a pair for herself and making this outfit possible. Love that.
Also, can we just appreciate the last shot together pls, shouts to Tash for capturing this. (plus if you know the struggle she went through trying to get it loooooool). So I hope you enjoy this look.
I'm in the process of planning a project where I hopefully showcase my styling skills and actually show more of me, which will hopefully be exciting.

MISEMI Series: Part 3








WEARING:
Mesh Top: Misemi
 Skirt: Primark
Knee High Boots: Public Desire
Necklaces: Miss Selfridge

Well, I think this is the first time I've actually dressed like a girl in one of my posts, I just liked the thought of the knee high boots and skirt (which my sister found for £1 - imagine.) with the handmade black mesh top. It's nice to explore my girly side sometimes but I'm wayyyy more the trainer and casual clothing type, I like baggy shirts and hoodies.

Anyway, stay tuned because I'm gonna be posting another look soon.... like half an hour soon.....

MISEMI Series: Part 2







This is Part 2 of the Misemi Series;
Here I'm wearing a white mesh top again handmade by my sister, I decided to style it with white ripped mom jeans from Topshop (which I wasn't keen on at first but then it grew on me) paired with the same sandals in the previous post bought from Ark.
I only have one more post from the Misemi series which is a different style to the previous two which are quite similar. I also have another planned post to share which I shot last week and am excited to post as its a more current autumn/winter style post.  

Photo Credits: Natasha Margerison
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