ESSENCE STREET STYLE BLOCK PARTY 2016

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I had such a great time at the Essence Street Style Block Party in Brooklyn. It is always one of my favorite New York Fashion Week events. I was super inspired by everyone’s incredible sense of style and all the new, up and coming trends that were showcased at this festival. I cannot wait to see what next year brings.

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Sunnies: Ray-Ban

Earrings: Vintage

Black Bodysuit: Forever 21 (similar)

Khaki Flight Suit: Bliss and Mischief

Khaki Boots: Tony Bianco

Handbag: Louis Vuitton

DENIM DAYS

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Photographed by Uzunma Udeh

Lately, I have been trying to come up with different ways to repurpose my favorite denim pieces. One idea I had was to layer a rhinestone necklace over my denim choker to add dimension. I also have been wearing my denim jackets off the shoulder to give my jackets a more casual and less structured feel.

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Denim Choker: Etsy

Rhinestone Choker: Etsy

Denim Jacket: All Saints

TREND ALERT: THEATRICAL SLEEVES

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Photo Credit: Net a Porter

This fall, there will be a huge emphasis on statement shirts. More specifically, unconventional tops with dramatic, theatrical sleeves are going to be very trendy. Designers are reinventing ways to construct (and deconstruct) traditional silhouettes and shapes.

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Mesh Bodysuit with Feather Sleeves: Rare London

One Shoulder Top: Jil Sander

Sweatshirt with Bow Sleeves: Sportmax Code

Ruffled Cotton Poplin Blouse: Ellery

Embroidered Smocked Tulle Blouse: Alexander McQueen

Top with Super Sized Sleeves: Bones

Bristol Top: Reformation

One Shoulder Pinstriped Blouse: Monse

Dotted Ruffle Bodysuit: Nasty Gal

Anastasia Lace Up Poplin Top: Caroline Constas

Kiss and Bell Lace Top: Free People

Hooded Cutout Feather-Trimmed Sweatshirt: Christopher Kane

Floral Blouse with Bell Sleeve: Sister Jane

Satin Top with Open Shoulder and Ruffle Sleeve: ASOS

Corset Sleeve Button Down Shirt: Nasty Gal

Metallic Chiffon Blouse: Maison Margiela

Black Ruffled Blouse: Fendi

Rosemary Ruffled Wrap Top: Johanna Ortiz