The Africana collection up close
Africana- n. (used with a pl. verb) Materials, such as books, documents, or art objects, relating to the history or culture of African peoples. (www.thefreedictionary.com)
I created this collection based on descriptions I’d read about African jewelry, before the introduction of European glass beads. I loved the idea of women and men in ropes and ropes of wood beads and made my own interpretation. My favorite without a doubt it is the Nzinga necklace series. Each one is unique but they all add a look of complete…regality. That isn’t a word. I had to make it up because that’s how serious this necklace is- it NEEDS it’s own word.
I talked about my influences before, when I first introduced the Nzinga bracelets Since then, I’ve continued to add to the Africana collection, it is still my favorite.
Live, love, create
These are just the things I like, the things I make and the things I photograph
Ask me anything
Watching this right now…
“This is good a place to fall as any, we’ll build our altar here. Make me your Maria, I’m already on my knees. You had Jesus on your breath and I caught him in mine. Sweating out confessions, the undone and the divine…this is his body, this is his love…” -Bedroom Hymns
“The black woman is demanding a new set of female definitions and a recognition of herself of a citizen, companion and confidant, not a matriarchal villian or a step stool baby-maker.”- Linda LaRue
My Blackness and my Womanhood are inseparable.
Too often when dealing with issues that affect women, I encounter racism or a willful ignorance to the issues facing me as a minority.
When fighting racism, my community encourages me to stand behind and uphold my men even when they do not support or protect me or my rights as a woman.
I demand recognition and equality for everything that I am: Black and female.
I am Black feminism.
So I bought this very dark lipstick….and had too much time…and so this happened. :/
I’m officially a tumblr model. Where do I get my cut off shorts and vintage boots?
Oh, the earrings are The Diana earrings by Absynia http://www.etsy.com/listing/85128876/the-diana-earrings (Limited edition earrings)
How to look like every girl on my campus.
Wash and condition hair.
Throw some product in.
Don’t look in mirror, attempt ponytail.
Voila!
Now wear it with dilapidated Uggs, Pink sweats and you fit right in.
Ok, despite getting some ignorant comments about my hair (off Tumblr) I’ve decided to post pictures anyway. I cut my hair and I have layers and bangs- I like it. It feels healthier and verrrrrrrry soft. I hope the Mr. likes it too.
Me!
Ok here.
Try not to become obsessed with me.
Me and my hair!
Not a great picture but I’m not ready to show Tumblr my face.
Those earrings are no longer available but check out the website: www.nubiajewelry.etsy.com
The Solange earrings
Anyone who knows me had to know this was coming! I had to name these silk thread earrings after her because they remind me of the first picture I saw of Solange where she wowed me. Although I was a fan of the “…Hadley Street” album I never thought of Solange as a fashionista. Then one day she stepped out in the most gorgeous little Kente dress and I started paying attention. She is daring, care free and always true to her own aesthetic. I don’t always love what she wears but I LOVE that she dares to wear it.
I tip my hat to her.
Hopefully her namesake is as deserving of the name as I think it is.
How do you feel about it?
(Source: absynia)
