Heading over onto 14th Street, we trudged our way on through the cold in an effort to get to MILK Studios, where many shows have been taking place this week and where we were sure to get to Jonathan Simkhai’s Fall 2016 show!
Once we were inside, we received our Press credentials and got into the line with fellow Press to head upstairs. Then, the reality of Fashion Week happened. The show was full and they weren’t letting anyone else upstairs. 
Defeated and downtrodden, I searched through Instagram hashtags, hoping to find anything, ANYTHING that could give me hope for the show. Anna Wintour was there. In that moment, I knew I had to stay, just in case she, or someone else I could recognize, came out.
Many of you who have been running into me this week (because let’s face it, crazy blonde locs like mine are hard to miss) have been asking me one question in particular, which is, “Jame’, what tip would you give to someone trying to do what you’re doing?!” While there are a million answers to that question, the thing that has carried me the farthest would definitely be resilience and tenacity. Going that extra step is vital to getting what it is that you want. For example…
This awesome photo I snagged with the beautiful Urban Bush Babes founders Ciprianna Quann and TK Wonder may LOOK like we just caught each other after the show. What this photo doesn’t show is me seeing them walk out the door and ditching my jacket and purse to run up a block before they got in their car (mind you, in 15 degree weather)! Thank goodness they were nice. But that extra step is what it takes…
I also recognized two of the models from Simkhai, Herieth Paul and Grace Bol (you may recognize Herieth because she’s the latest Maybelline spokesmodel!). Both ladies were SUPER kind to take a photo for me, and their skin made me completely envious. I need whatever they’re using.
The lovely June Ambrose snuck up on me today, but we couldn’t miss that hat of hers! I somehow caught this pretty clear shot of her beautiful outfit as she brisked on by….*sigh* We also got to finally meet Shiona Turini, the woman responsible for many of the looks behind Beyonce’s “Formation” video and Rajni Jacques. I didn’t snag a photo, but let me just say they are both just as kind and beautiful in person.
As for me, I opted for a menswear-inspired getup, with a navy and white polka dot top under a cobalt blue blazer (with awesome purple inside-layering). I paired it with some purple trousers and my black booties for a quick height boost. My hair…well, that’s a whole different story.
Anywho, I’m ready to retreat into the covers! The days have been long, nights have been short, and work has been plentiful, but days like this show that even if it doesn’t work out your way, it can still work out. Make sure you’re keeping up with us on IG and my personal IG, Theblondemisfit (where I plan to keep you guys up to date!) See you all tomorrow!
