FINDING ASHLEY 2018 BASH IN BROOKLYN

On September 15^th at the Brooklyn Kings Theatre, comedian, actress and Emmy Award-winning host of "The Real" Loni Love hosted Ashley Stewart Finding Ashley Finale.  
This is the second year the plus size store has held this event commencing their country wide search for their representative of their company.  

The event featured performances by  Naughty by Nature, SWV, MC Lyte,  Denise "Saucy Wow" Belfon.,  We cant forget about DJ Kid Capri keeping us dancing and grooving all night long.  I got a chance to be in the media pit with the likes of Plus Model Magazine, Queen Size Magazine as well as other bloggers and Influencers. 

It was a start studded night that I started off on the pink carpet.  I got a chance to talk to some of the judges, host, celebrities and guess of Ashley Stewart event.  

In its second year, this was the first year I got to photograph and interview and truthfully, being in the press pit acts up my social anxitey to the 10th power.  But this was one of the most chill press pits I've been in.  Here are some photos of host and events going on outside the event. 

Here are some of my best looks from the finalist.  The best is that all these looks are available at Ashley Sewarts today

After getting a chance to meet with and photograph some of the attendees and special guess we moved inside to have some fun and meet with some of the finalist for this event.

We then headed inside to party

  
What really was amazing was all the money Ashley Stewarts donated to several charities.  They even gave some Brooklyn HS students money for College.  Y'all know a great education is very close to my heart so I love that they are looking out for the young women and men in our community. 

In the end, we all came to see who was Miss Ashley Stewart 2018.  Congratulations to Tiffany Flamer for winning this year crown.  I honestly couldn't think of anyone who deserves it more.  Not only is she a school teacher but she organized for her town of Chester to come out and support her.  To see that kind of support you know she has done alot for her community if they love her that much.  

photos by: Tyesha Campbell (afrovocative)

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OOTD: EASTER FLORAL DRESS

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!!!

I HOPE DIED ALL YOUR EGGS AND MADE LOTS ON MONEY ON YOUR GROWN AND SEXY EASTER EGG HUNTS.  BUT MOSTLY, I HOPE THAT YOU ALL TOOK THE TIME OUT TO RECOGNIZE THE REAL MEANING ABOUT THIS HOLIDAY AND RECEIVED THE WORD OF GOD TODAY!!!

It was very warm in the city today and I feel like we experience a tornado (no confirmations just yet) but it was a very nice day (for those who like warm weather)

For me today also signifies the beginning of Spring.  Floral dress open toe shoes and thinner jackets is in all of our future. 

Today I wore my Old Navy floral dress.  This dress was so comfortable and easy to wear.  I paired with blue and pink accessories, shoes and jackets to complete the look.  Also, nothing says spring to me like my flamingo ear rings.  

It was a great day in Brooklyn and even though I don't like warm weather I do enjoy florals and light jackets.  I will take the good with the bad. 

Happy Easter Everyone!!!

 Outfit Details

Jacket: Lane Bryant

Bag: Prada

Dress: Old Navy

Shoes: Torrid

3RD ANUAL ESSENCE STREET STYLE FESTIVAL

Nearly 10,000 stylist people flooded the Essence Style Block Party during NYFW in Brooklyn.   Thousands of real women and men with real size showed the world how we celibate style everyday.  

The Essence Street Style Block Party was a day-long extravaganza filled with music, fashion, art, shopping and food 

But the best part of this event was not appearance by actress Zendaya Coleman, a Street Style fashion show co-hosted by actress Naturi Naughton or the incredible performance by R&B singer Ayo Jay. The best was the fashion and style I saw. 

Here are some photos of men and women of all size, shapes race and color giving style style.  

Artist Jonquel with designer Rue107
Print was made by the artist and  debuted during the festival  

Plus Model and designer Jeannie F. of BGU Design

Even kids got in on the style.  Just check that swag

Special thanks to Matey of MGPhotos.