JOY LOVES FASHION

Recently I was honored with this fab feature from HelloBeautiful as one of the 15 Black Women in the Fashion Industry That You Should Know! How awesome : ) Special thanks so my friend fashion writer, Nigel Isaiah for sending this over! Also on the list are some of my pals: Huff Post Black Voices Style and Beauty editor (+ soon-to-be mommy!) Julee Wilson, fashion writer + Glamazons blogger Jessica Andrews, style + beauty blogger Christina Brown of LoveBrownSugar, my new fashion friend that I ran into at last night’s Pantene + Essence Mag natural hair event, Kéla Walker tv host/blogger (Kela’s Kloset)/award winning producer plus many more amazing and accomplished women. See the full list here! Thanks HelloBeautiful : )

.xo.

Joy

One Sunday I was walking down the street to meet my fiancé for church when I ran into photographer/stylist Anka Itskovich. She asked if she could take my picture and we chatted about street style. I loved the way Anka captured my photo so much that when she invited me over to her studio for a more in depth shoot, I immediately agreed! Here are the shots we took. Anka has this amazing ability of bringing out both my strength and vulnerability all at once. Had So.Much.Fun. shooting with her and I’m sure it won’t be our last.

And of course I rocked my winter uniform of chic sweatshirts and equally fun pencil skirts. This silhouette never fails me.

top photo: Asos sweatshirt, Topshop skirt, NOIR Keith Haring necklace, Capwell + Co rings and snake bangles

bottom photo: Revolution Riche dollar bill sweathshirt

Here’s the original shot Anka did of me that day on her instagram: The_Line_Up:

Thanks Anka!

Be sure to follow her @the_line_up for some sick and original streetstyle!

Try my fashion sweatshirt + bodycon pencil combo. You’ll be just as obsessed as I am : ) Here are some ideas to get you started:

xo

Joy

In life we all need a lil zing to get us going. I do this by adding strong accent colors to my look. On this day it was all about my lime green oversized Topshop coat. To make it really pop I wore it with a nude faux leather top and leggings. I accessorized the look with grey suede boots via Kurt Geiger, my staple Joe Fresh leather bag (fits EVERYTHING!), thrifted tan gloves and the latest addition to my sunglasses collection, these black and white printed Peter Pilotto frames. A simple, yet striking look. My fave kind : )

-This pic was taken after the Mathieu Mirano Fall 2014 show at New York Fashion Week, Lincoln Center, 1 of my top shows-

I was so excited about this Topshop Oversized boyfriend coat that I got it immediately when I saw it online at Nordstrom.com. I purchased an 8 and 10 because I wasn’t sure what size I was. (The size 8 fits a size 6 person, and the 10 fits a size 6 or 8). I went with the 8 but I still have the 10 if someone would like to purchase! It’s currently Sold Out in stores.

Some deets: -Never been worn- It’s $200, with $7 shipping and handling- for a total of $207. I am obsessed with this coat! It’s cozy and not heavy so you can definitely wear it for Spring (since we’ve been having a brisk one, esp here in NYC!).

If you’d like to purchase: pay via paypal to joyadaeze@gmail.com. The first person gets it!

Additional Topshop coat deets: Size 10 / Front snap-button closure / Front slant pockets/ Fully lined / 100% polyester lining / 82% wool, 18% polyester / Dry clean / 

Outfit Deets: Topshop coat / Lucy Paris top (LOVE this one!) and leggings (from Century 21) / Kurt Geiger boots (lovin this and this!) / Joe Fresh bag (lust alert) / Peter Pilotto sunglasses (super sick pair) / Gloves – thrifted

xo

Joy