This year I wanted to make sure that my blogs are very transparent, honest, and direct. I decided to incorporate both my personal life and work life within the fashion industry to give outsiders the full perspective of what it means to be resilient while staying humble. The month of April had its highs and lows. This month was very challenging yet rewarding.
Recently, I had the opportunity to work for Coachella 2024. The job consisted of late nights and early mornings, lots of labor, merchandising, fittings, template slides, and marketing. Once my portion of the job was successfully contributed, I later discovered that I was going to be partially credited and was completely taken advantage of. Without going into further details, I want to say that I’m very proud of myself for not acting out of emotion or frustration. I kept things professional, did not match negative energy, and didn’t let anyone in any industry belittle or intimidate me. Overall, I learned the importance of advocating for yourself.
While being faced with this incident, I also had the pleasure of being invited to the release of the luxury brand, Anine Bing’s, 2024 summer collection. The strength and ability you must have to be able to pull yourself out of a dark space and keep going like nothing has happen honestly should be studied!
The resilience that I embodied throughout the night of this event was very much needed and allowed me to stay afloat. I was able to keep my head high, smile, and arrive with grace and class. While attending this event, I was excited to be able to wear my all black trench coat and a nice pair of sheer tights. This has always been a favorite combo of mine. I paired the look with a flirty pair of red leather shorts and a black turtleneck. This look gave NYC vibes while in LA! My Anine Bing sunglasses, oversized diamond earrings, black bag, and black pumps were the perfect finishing touches.
Finally, to anyone who is chasing a dream, pursing a goal, or trying to reach higher heights, I encourage you to keep going despite what life throws at you. Every lesson is guiding you toward a bigger purpose. Be proud of yourself for passing your hardest moments alone, while everyone believed you were fine.
