Inspirational People

Before beginning my journey in the fashion industry I had always heard things about African Americans not getting jobs or not being respected etc. I "loved" fashion just like any other teenager thought they loved fashion but really had no idea what fashion really was. When I finally moved to New York after two years of dreaming I shared a dorm room with an asian boy. What we had in common was that we both wanted to work on the editorial side of the magazine industry. We would spend hours at night talking about what we wanted to do and so on and so on. He one day told me that it would be harder for me to get into the fashion industry because I am African American. Those words cut me deep but didn't stop me. As you all know I've interned at my fair share of magazines and my skin color wasn't in the way of me getting the job. In fact while interning at those magazines I've had some African American boss's who were pretty high up on the masthead. Also who were very influential and kind. They were the people who made me want to come into the office everyday just so that I could work with them. Below I'm going to give a shout out to a few of my pervious African American boss's who inspired me to keep going everyday.

Here is Shiona Turni my old boss from Teen Vogue when I interned there she was the Accessories Director and now is the Market Director at CR Fashion Book (which I'll be interning at soon *fingers crossed). She was " The Devil Wears Prada" in the office, or at least to us interns lol. I was noticed by her because of how should I put this? I wasn't afraid of her lol I would be the one that got sent into her office to ask if we could return a shoe or bag back to its Pr Firm. I guess that made me stand out to her and make her notice me because from then on she would ask me to do little task every now and then. Below is a photo of Shiona looking amazing as always. If you don't know who this women is, then you can't sit with us.

Along side Shiona is her bestie Rajni Jacques who is the Fashion News Editor at Glamour Magazine. I'm kind of obsessed with her lol I've been thinking about applying for a fashion news internship and who knows maybe I'll be her intern one day soon! (*I wish!!!)

Rajni 

On my last day as a Teen Vogue intern Shiona signed my Teen Vogue Handbook after I made her her own page. I read this page whenever I'm feeling down or need a reminder to never give up!

Next is Shiona's old Accessories Market Assistant Adet Samuel. Adet hired me and for that I will always be thankful. She was another person who I often helped in the office and because I was so helpful when she decided to leave Teen Vogue and begin her dream job as a Stylist she asked me to assist her on a photoshoot which I loved! I would love her old job as my starting position in the industry. Look at her, her style is out of this world and her instagram is often where I get some of my outfits inspired from!

Then there's Terrence Phearse. I first met him on Linkedin I know sounds crazy right? But when I came across his profile it couldn't help but write him and tell him how much of an inspiration he is. He's had about 10 internships he's been everywhere I've been and more. When I found out he was going to be my boss at my current internship I was ecstatic. Working with him is like having a big brother in the office who looks out for me and who's not afraid to tell me when I messed up. He teaches me so many things whether he knows it or not. 

I haven't directly come across many African American people in fashion though I know a lot of them by name and word of mouth. These 4 are spiritual mentors. Watching them makes me want this so much more and seeing them where they are lets me know that I will one day be there too!

Xx

Accessory Intern

Which Bus Stops Here?

When I saw the below photo on tumblr I had to save it. It really spoke to me being as though I'm a full time intern and student and part time sales associate with rent and other bills. With living in New York I haven't really got to love the city yet being as though I've been worried about money and school. I take a big hit with interning(working for free) I mean I'm not complaining because it's my choice to do so but I mean come on lol we're out here struggling. Not all of us have our parents to fall back on. So with all that being said yes "I CAN'T AFFORD TO LOVE NEW YORK" maybe after I graduate and get that fashion job I've been longing for and making salary I can start to love the city like I'm suppose to lol. I know this may sound like complaining but I'm not I love interning but I cannot wait until I can actually have fun and only worry about calling in accessories!

I mean! This photo is everything lol I have to have this bag this summer while I'm interning at a Pr firm. 

Xx

Accessory Intern

Insta' Moments

Hey guys I know I've been gone for a while now but I've been so busy with interning and school and work on weekends that I haven't had the time to update and share how good things are going with you guys. Well first off things at the magazine are going great! Each day I'm given more and more responsibility. Last week I was given the task of doing our accessories market assistants expenses, me and expenses are old friends lol but the way I did them before while interning for Hearst is way different than doing them at Conde Nast so it was challenging but fun.

Below are a few instagramed photos of a few of my days, they're flying by so quickly.

We cleaned out our sunglass holder drawer and I snagged a Tom Ford sunglass case that I'm now using as an accessory box. I store all earrings, bracelets and other small accessories inside of it. Also I got this McQueen sunglass case that I'm just going to use as decoration lol it'll look nice on my sunglass shelf. The bracelet was a gift from my Senior Accessories Editor. She said she thought of me because I always wear jewelry lol I love it she is such a nice women!

This is my view everyday. I took this photo when I was on my way into the office at around 7am for a intern meeting we were having. My lovely boss got us fruit, muffins and croissants for breakfast it was delish!

Early morning cab rides taking a few last minuet accessories and ready to wear to set.

After a long day of interning we come out of the office to snow and me being from California I love playing in it lol

Snow/Rain = slush ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh :/

So those are my instamoments thus far. I know I wish I could share more in depth with you all but I can't disclose too much it's against the rules lol sorry!

Xx

Accessory Intern

Great News

Sorry I've been gone guys things have just been so crazy with interning school and work my life has been at its busiest but I have great news. This up and coming winter/spring semester I will be interning at the big V in the accessories department, yes the big V ahhhh I know I still can't believe it. Anyway lol below are a few inspiration photos of what else? Accessories! lol that I loooooove and a few of me and my necklaces that I just cannot stop wearing lol, well I'll stop wearing them when I find new necklaces and I intend to do so when I go back home to LA next week for the holidays. I'll keep you guys updated lol!

Below are what else but more inspiration images that I looooove. I'm seriously ready to start my looks of the day post!

Xx
Accessory Intern