Easier said than done, am I right? Recently I've seen this in action, from an incredibly strong black woman who you wouldn't think feared anything... my beautiful mother-in-law. In September, she married her high school sweetheart. Their paths diverged while in college. Both of them are succeeding in their careers. Both of them have personal... Continue Reading →
Maybe not so Wicked, just Misunderstood – NYC Chronicles Finale
Sooo, the Couture Fashion Week show lasted about 45 minutes, which gave us ample time, to run upstairs to our hotel room and change for... Broadway!!! Which so happened to be a lovely 2 block walk from our hotel. Yeah I'm pretty awesome when it comes to planning. I admit I wanted to see Chicago,... Continue Reading →
Excuse me, Are you a model? – Our NYC Chronicles Pt.3
...Is what the photographer asked my daughter. But he wasn't the only one that day. Now during New York Fashion Week, there are many beautiful 6 foot tall women walking around so it's safe to assume that. It was interesting to see my daughter's reaction, typically very shy, introverted girl, apparently became someone else. We... Continue Reading →
The Met, my Teen and I – Our NYC Chronicles Pt.2
So since I brought my 17 yr old daughter and the new edition ( I'm 15 weeks pregnant) to New York Fashion Week, I thought let me ask my teen if there was anything she wants to do while in NYC. And she said go to a museum and to Broadway. Gosh, we may not agree... Continue Reading →
A little Art, A little Fashion – Our NYC Chronicles Pt.1
Sooo, its that time of the year again, and I brought a new person along with me, my daughter!!! She's 17 and its time to introduce to the awesomeness of NYC and Fashion Week. It's hard to gauge a teenager, cause they hate you one moment and love you the next, but she seemed super... Continue Reading →
Rise stars Rise! – Fashion Group International DC Dec 2016
Although I'm not a Fashion Group International member, more like a hangers-on, I leaped at the opportunity when there was an opportunity for non-members to attend the Rising Star award ceremony in DC! So in normal Naomi fashion, I rushed from work, was halted in DC traffic for an hr, searched for parking for 20... Continue Reading →
The Launch… 7 years & a dream
Very few people can say, their little brother launched a Sneaker Collection. Well, I am one of them! Last Wednesday, we drove down to Washington, DC for his launch party, you to live vicariously through my brother's awesomeness! His company No Kings Collective sneaker is in collaboration with BucketFeet. It's called " 7's " celebrating seven... Continue Reading →
Fabric with meaning…
So in June, I was strolling in Southern Florida; and being from Baltimore, MD, of course I am in awe of the height of coconut palm trees. But until now, did I understand the magnitude. Why am I talking about fruit and trees? Well... Its been awhile since I gave some love to the world of sustainable fashion.... Continue Reading →
Calling all Fashionistas! – FashionistaCon Nov 2016
So, a few months ago as I was perusing Eventbrite, trying to see whats the haps on the fashion scene in NYC, and I saw FashionistaCon. I thought that sounds awesome, but I felt the epic nature of the event would be lost on hubs once he saw the cost. But over the next 6... Continue Reading →
The LooK of #StyleMuseMonday – November Edition !
So in November, we started Style Muse Mondays, and every Monday on our Facebook page, we post a fun outfit, appropriate for travel, date night, or your normal stylish day to day! As you know, I am a busy career-driven mother of 3, and wife to Brent, so I want to look effortlessly chic (like... Continue Reading →