Blooming even in the Winter

I've been revisiting my focus on self love and care lately, the busy-ness of life and a hectic work schedule sometimes means that I don't do as much as I would like to in that arena. Self development and growth are both very important to me; like most people I've had some things that did not go right this year and things that went absolutely amazing. The amazing events of the year I am so appreciative of and do not take for granted <3 The situations/things that caught me off guard this year really tried to shake me and has been one of my most challenging years mentally; conversations had with myself in these moments were really important especially in line with keeping health mentally. I told myself they can not and will not take me out - because I am an overcomer, 

I will and have overcome them all. 

I think that's something we tend to neglect, we do a lot of focus on physical health but forget that we are intricate beings that go beyond just the physical. Your Spiritual, Emotional and Mental Health need love and care too. Planning out my New Years Goals and schedule I am being more intentional and conscious of also making sure to plan out "me" time. To focus on really nurturing and feeding the health of me as a whole being, and in doing so really honouring and appreciating this vessel I've been given. We only get one y'all! Let's make sure we really look after ourselves on all levels <3

I'm eternally grateful to God for His protection and the strength to stand, and when my legs feel weary grateful He is there to carry me, 

and in and through every situation whether deemed good or bad 

I continue to bloom x x x

Wishing you all a beautiful crossover in 2020, stay safe and blessed! xoxo

What are some of your goals going into 2020?

Let me know in the comments below x x x

Dress: Pretty Little Thing

Bracelet: Stopshop London

Styling: Autumn Vibes - Men

Hey guys, I recently styled a mini lookbook with a male model, I wanted to showcase 3 looks that are Autumn ready whilst keeping some colour to looks and a GQ vibe.

 Here are the final images from shoot, will be adding a video of these looks soon!

Creative Director: Cooking With Ronnita Cookbook

My client Ronnita B Huff and I had spoken about her social media followers loving her IG food stories and wanting a cookbook from her. "Why not?" had been my response "You should go for it". 

She took heed enlisted me as the creative director and image taker for her cookbook, we got to work a month later the cook book is here!

“Cooking with Ronnita” has quick and easy meals geared towards busy professionals, people with very little time to spare, those who just love to cook or just want new recipes to try and is available to purchase on Amazon.

Click here for the cookbook

This was a lot of fun to be a part of and to bring to life.

Hope you enjoy making these meals!

x x x

Creative Director: Rukus ft. Fatimat Following You Music Video

Rukus a talented artist/rapper who I worked with on a previous project (Myoa ft. Rukus - Christmas Wish) contacted me regarding being a creative director and styling his music video Following You ft. his then girlfriend now fiance Fatimat.

This was an extremely exciting project to be part of as it doubled up as a surprise engagement by the end of the shoot day! Picture this, a full on production, hair, make up, wardrobe stylist, basically receiving superstar treatment for the day while shooting what you thought was "just a music video", first set, second set, third set, then cut to the final set - the party scene; while the cameras are still rolling your mum, dad, bro and friends from out of town "randomly appear" on set! You're left perplexed and before you can get your inspector gadget on Rukus gets down on one knee and pops the question! 

Surpriiiiiise!! lol 

she had literally NO IDEA. Mission Accomplished.

Let's rewind it back and get into the concept for the music video.

Rukus provided current visual references that gave a nod to the 90's and expressed this as the direction he'd like to go in. Expanding on this

I presented the idea to have scenes shot in "His" and "Her" styled bedrooms which to me was a constant feature of the 90's. Think Brandy, Monica, it was a theme back then to shoot videos in a bedroom like setting, whilst singing your heart out.

We decided on this concept, with the two meeting at a house party earlier (another 90's constant), being in their prospective rooms singing about each other, with an all white dream like sequence scene signifying "unity" to top it off.

Sounds easy enough right, however early on we identified the challenge we had was flipping a regular bedroom twice over to give 2 different looks and vibes to represent "His" bedroom and "Her" bedroom.

We made it work. I teamed up with Stephanie the set designer for the project and together we hunted down items to add character to each room setting creating a different design feel and vibe.
"His" bedroom we went for minimalism, hunter green. Her bedroom more eclectic/boho gypsy decor, orange.

The original bedroom setting we worked with to transform.

Details matter to add extra character and lifting of a set

Her bedroom: colourful, gypsy vibes

Styled looks were kept in the 90's theme.

For Rukus' first look we went for a printed short sleeve shirt in neutral colours, black jeans and black sneakers. Fatimat a cropped top and cheked pants (very Moesha) with styling choice to hair being slicked down and a curly attachment.

Second look "unity scene" was a "dreamlike" scene, white was opted for here as the choice of background along with white items of clothing to be consistent with the feeling of being on cloud 9.

I wanted to add extra styling elements with Fatimat to lift the styling and scene a little more by

incorporating worded hair pins that spoke to the scene; words such as 'Dream' 'Feelings' 'Love' and so on were used. Hair pins were a key 90's feature hence why I decided to incorporate these into the styling also.

This went really well with the slicked back and wavy ponytail hair look she had for this scene, and of course staying true to the 90's we made sure to get the baby hairs popping here.

Third look: Party Scene

Issa fiance.

The happily newly engaged couple.

Director Colin capturing the party scene

Be sure to be on the look out for updates on the video release.

x x x

Salmon and Polka Dot

I came across these polka dot shorts in Zara and immediately became drawn to them due to the colour and flirty style. I wouldn't usually wear skirts this length but soon realised they were shorts and in the spirit of trying something new I loved them immediately as they still maintain ones modesty!
I paired it up with a salmon blouse also from Zara.
My hair was put in braids in time for my birthday vacation!

Love the convenience of braids and being able to get up and go!
 The colour and lay of hair is very Beyonce When Jesus Say Yes Video! Don't you think? lol
(definitely wasn't intentional).

This look is comfortable super fun and chic

Happy Birthday to Me! :D x x x

Get The Look:

Earrings: Stopshop London

Blouse: Zara

Shorts: Zara