Happy Friday! Last night, I headed downtown to the Mondrian in Soho for an Essence Magazine dinner celebrating their May 2013 covergirl, Janelle Monae. Several industry fixtures were in attendance, including Bethann Hardison, Iman, June Ambrose, Emil Wilbekin, Lola Ogunnaike, Julee Wilson, Jessica Andrews, DJ Kiss, and many more: Though most of our time was … Continue reading Claire’s Life: Essence Magazine’s ‘Be Unique’ Dinner for Janelle Monae