LLULO!!!!!!!!!!

This is a brand that I have been watching grow for the past year. Oh how eagerly I was ready to work the amazing master mind behind all her brilliant creations, Michelle Olomojobi. I still remember the fateful day that one of my friends, who happens to be cousins with the creator, strolled into my office with on of the crew neck sweaters. I was instantly obsessed and immediately tried to get in contact.

This toddler brand has come a long way. The only thing that drives me insane is how quickly everything sells out so fast. I cannot wait till the day she really blows up and has a store that I can simply go into and grab what ever I want. Especially some of the designs that she had back in the day. I want my Yoruba tee! I simply fall in love with everything that she comes up with. Keep it up girl.

Not only is this an amazing brand, it also works closely with the Non-Profit organization Echoes of A Kora, who makes it possible for children in Africa to have school supplies. I love that they are trying to make a difference in the world in any way possible. How many companies can you say gives directly back to it's roots? You guys should definitely check her out.

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Kushn...

So...  I love discovering new things. And in honor of black history month, I have been looking for designers that bring together both of my heritages and exemplifies the true essence of African-American. I'm so happy I stumbled upon Kushn. I love wearing anything that reminds me of my Nigerian heritage. Ankara will always be a staple in my wardrobe. The leather and Ankara mix reflects a dynamic, colorful, and creative Africa. All the pieces are versatile and fun. I think I have to get something for my laptop. Their prices are a bit steep, but where else can you get something like this?

I'm a Barbie Girl...

Barbie: perfectionism at its finest. I can remember the glory days of my childhood where I was always experimenting with my Barbies, playing along side my little sister. I was oh so fond of hacking her hair off and changing up her style every now and then. Every Christmas, birthday, or Eid, I would anticipate the arrival of a new doll for me to play with. Till this day I can remember the first time my grandmother handed me an African American Barbie doll. That's when all my hopes and dreams came true.

Many people are probably like o.0 lol, but it's true. Growing up, listening to Barbie's fairy tale, she had it all. The dream house, the dream car, as many careers as you could imagine, and the dream boyfriend. But for me, it seemed like only a Caucasian girls life style. My mom always taught me that I could could be anything and anybody that I wanted if I set my mind to it. But that day my grandmother put that African American Barbie in my hand, I knew that I could really accomplish it.

I guess it was a 7 year olds pipe dream to have it all. Regardless of what main stream society may say about Barbie and Zsa Zsa Gabor, the lady who Barbie was first created after, she taught me that you could have it all: A career, a social life, a family, and a great pair of shoes for every day of the year. You know how I love shoes...

And a African American Ken to match!