This year has been filled with magical moments and opportunities I couldn't have dreamed of two years ago. ESSENCE magazines 2nd annual Street Style Block Party was another once in a lifetime experience.

While finishing my final planning for Afropunk I applied to be a vendor fully aware that the show was only two short weeks away. I planned for Afropunk for 5 months but I was determined to be apart of this amazing event and made a deal with the universe that if my application was approved it was a sign it was meant to be. My application was approved and I was repacking to do my third show for the year.

The event was amazing and I was able to connect with so many jewels and gems.

Thank you to all my family, friends, jewels and gems that showed support at the event.

Check out an excerpt from the Huffington Post article below (view full story Here)

Essence Live with block party DJs Olivia Dope and Tiff McFierce

"ESSENCE, a media company dedicated to celebrating African American women, hosted its 2nd annual Essence Street Style Block Party during New York Fashion Week. Fashion, food, and fun sums up the successful event. Event partners Chevrolet, SheaMoisture, and The Home Depot complimented guests with free items and prizes. Attendees especially enjoyed SheaMoisture's beauty lounge which provided mini massages, skincare consultation, and hair styling."-Adebukola Ajao

Check out photos from the event here.

You may recognize the beautiful printed dress I am wearing. It is designed by Reuben Reuel of Demestiks New York. He was also the designer of my beautiful skirt for Afropunk. Shop Demestiks New York HERE