Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Essence Music Festival 2011

Over the 4th of July weekend, I attended the Essence Music Fest...I've been to this festival before and I always have a blast. Music, food, tons of beautiful black folks and cheap liquor...seriously, what more could you ask for??? My challenge was to pack 4 days of worth of clothing, shoes AND accessories without going over the airline weight limit. (I ALWAYS fail at this; seriously, it's bad. My bag is usually 53lbs) I was successful this time around: 44.5lbs!!!!

Scarf as shirt: Nordies Rack, Skirt: F21, Shoes: Report Signature, Clutch: vintage


Dress: Envi, Shoes: Chinese Laundry, Bracelet: Nordies Rack


Dress: Leifsdottier, Clutch: Charles David, Shoes: Christian Louboutin, Cuff: handmade by Robyn. I wasn't able to get a close up on this dress, but the detail is awesome...tons of folds and a drape-like effect.



Romper: F21, Flats: no name brand from the Garment district in L.A, Clutch: vintage, Turban: scarf from F21


 (tired much??)



Jumpsuit: Asos, Belt: Chico's, Clutch: boutique in New Orleans from 2008, Shoes: Report Signature

Dress: vintage (it has pockets!!!). It's deadstock from Montgomery Ward :-)


Included in the EMF festivities, they also hold tons of seminars and events inside of the Convention Ctr. One of these events was a "Full Figured (mini) Fashion Show". Lauren, Toya and I were approached by Zandile Blay (she was absolutely adorable/sweet) asking for us to walk the show. Initially, we were supposed to hang out at the convention center for a couple of hours and move on to a daytime party. After about a 2 minute debate, we said "F it" and walked in the show. It was both terrifying and exciting...I hate a bunch of people looking/staring at me (makes me super uncomfortable) and it seemed like they were 100's of people in the audience. Everyone seemed to love my "go to" outfit and my clutch (it's not pictured, but I carried the above orange Charles David clutch). The video was livestreamed on Essence.com and as soon as I find details about the event, I'll post it here. (I'm so not a model; my face is all wonky because I was trying to walk and smile at the same time LOL)

Scarf worn as shirt: F21, Belt: Ashley Stewart, Shorts: F21 (I distressed them myself), Shoes: Chinese Laundry, Accessories: vintage, various flea markets and street vendors.



My lovely photogs for the weekend, Toya and Lauren...aren't they beautiful???

10 comments:

  1. All these outfits are BANGING!!!!!!!!!!! You are SUPER FLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMGGGGGGG SO FIERCE. especially love that yellow on you

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  2. WORK HONEY!!!! love every outfit!

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  3. I can't decide what outfit is my favorite. Sounds like it was an amazing weekend.

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  4. You looook so amazing!! That first one is HOT!!

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  5. Dzamn it Jinelle u are fine! U r fierce! Love how u paired the scarf with the shorts and belt. I'm gonna try that look soon as summer makes an appearance again this side:)

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  6. Hope you had fun. You look amazing in every outfit.

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  7. You were "workin it" every single day! DANG!!! I love all of the clutches. I really love how you wore the scarf & belted it. too cute. Looks like you had tons of fun. One year I'm going to make it to Essence.

    Prissy

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  8. Wow...you look amazing! So fierce! Work it hunny...

    xoxo
    Nique

    http://chubbydivaonadime.blogspot.com/

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  9. WERK!!!! you killed them at EMF!!!! you look FABULOUS!!!!!

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  10. You have a mad style game….loving it! You worked that Essence Music festival….one word…FIERCE!!!

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