“I got these at this really cheap store called Necessary Clothing and they were on sale for $3. I don’t have to have expensive stuff because often times designers are researching vintage and building off of those references. So often times when I buy vintage I feel like I’m going to the source!”
“It’s hard for me to find shoes I can walk in. I can’t deal with painful shoes because I know I am going to do some serious damage to my feet. I love these because they give me height and sex appeal, but they are still comfortable and classy.”
CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Pumps
“I love soft delicate colors or very bold ones. Last season, Valentino made these hot pink pants with ruffles and these are just like them! I guess we can say this is one of my looks for less.”
H&M Jacket
VINTAGE Pants
LOUIS VUITTON Wedges
HERMES Belt
H&M Jacket
VINTAGE Pants
LOUIS VUITTON Wedges
HERMES Belt
“This is one of my favorites. I love color, but I’m very specific about how I wear it. I love soft delicate colors or very bold. Valentino did these pink pants with ruffles, but I said oh my god these are just like the Valentino pants so I ahve to have them. This is one of my looks for less.”
“I try to have a little fun with my jewelry. It makes me feel so strong and powerful. I”m constantly searching and researching culture and ancestry and Africa so I like to be adorned at all times."
UNKNOWN DESIGNER Ring
VINTAGE Elephant & Octopus Bracelets from Nicholas Book Store in Brooklyn, New York
MAUREEN SATURNE Studded Bracelet at Individujewels.com
“My family is Panamanian but I was raised by my aunt and Grandma. She’s totally embraced American way of life, so if I wear something forward – like these bracelets – she embraces and wants to try to.”
UNKNOWN DESIGNER Ring
VINTAGE Elephant & Octopus Bracelets from Nicholas Book Store in Brooklyn, New York
MAUREEN SATURNE Studded Bracelet at Individujewels.com
“My grandmother gave me the gold ring (second from right) so I never take it off. These are all my go-to rings though because they sort of tell my full story, from the appreciation of luxury goods to my closeness with my family and my love of Africa.”
THOSE BROTHERS Africa Rings
(Unknown) Zebra Ring
Vintage Rings
CHANEL Ring
“I love a long sleeved dress. I feel like it’s still a bit of a rarity. This dress fits my body perfectly. Although I’m slim and can wear everything, sometimes it’s still hard to find something that fits.”
ALEXANDER WANG Dress
GIORGIO ARMANI Shoes
GUCCI Vintage Clutch