Essence Festival 2016 - Day 3 (Red, White, & Black)

On the last day of the Essence Festival, I enjoyed the sounds of Kendrick Lamar, Puff Daddy and the Bad Boy Family.  I had a blast!  Music is therapeutic to me so I was in a zone and enjoying the vibe.  Kendrick Lamar murdered the stage as usual (my second time seeing him), and Puff Daddy and the Bad Boy family took me back to the 90s and early 2000s.  I couldn't stay in my seat!  

I knew I would be doing a lot of jumping up and down and swaying back and forth at the event so I decided to dress as comfortable as possible.  I paired a crop top with my favorite jeans.  I wrapped a shirt around my waist just in case the air conditioner in the Superdome was below zero, and I threw my low-top Chuck Taylor's on to seal the look.  This outfit allowed me to be stylish and relaxed at the same time.  I felt sorry for the women I saw in 5 inch heels at this type of venue (the Superdome is humongous and the concrete has no mercy on your feet so always stash a pair of flip flops in your bag).  I knew they would be on stretchers by the end of the concert - oh well, you live and you learn.

Hope you all had a Happy 4th.  Since we are refreshed from the four-day weekend, let's go extra hard for the rest of the week!

xo

- Samjah Iman

My Baton Rouge Fashion Week Vibe

My friend/business partner April and I participated in Baton Rouge Fashion Week via Chokolat Creme this past weekend.  It was exciting, exhausting and beneficial.  We had lots of fun and that is what really matters. 

The best part about the events this weekend, aside from getting more exposure for Chokolat Creme, was dressing up!  For these events, I wanted to do something a little more comfortable and different from the usual fitted dress I wear to events.  Check out my fashion week vibe below.  

For this night, I went for an all red look.  I'm digging wide leg pants this season, and it's a must that I incorporate them in my wardrobe from time to time.

Outfit Details: Red Riding Hood Jacket - Forever 21 (old) // Structured Crop Top // Wide Leg Red Pants - ASOS (sold out)

Cocktail attire was required for this night.  I opted for a tuxedo look.  Move over fellas - I got this.

My girl Coop (aka April) was in the building!

Here's a closer look at the bow tie.  I took a regular bow tie, adjusted it to my neck size and clipped it around my neck. 

Outfit Details: Tuxedo Blazer - H&M (old) // Black Jumper - bebe (old)

For the Big Night, we were asked to wear formal attire.  I couldn't see myself in a gown for this particular night since we had to work, so this skirt did the trick. 

And that's a wrap! 

Outfit Details: Hi Lo Skirt // Sequined Crop Top

To see more on the actual show visit www.thefashionlm.com. 

Which was your favorite look and why?

- Samjah Iman