Happy Monday, Bombers and Bombshells!
I just returned from a quick trip to the Windy City for Cocktails with Claire x Miss Diddy Chicago, Sponsored by Toyota! And what can I say? It was bomb!
Well heeled fashionistas from all over Chi Town gathered at Food for Thought at 19 East 21st Street to partake in our panel discussion, sip cocktails provided by Hennessy, network, check out the new Toyota Camry, and have fun! With beats by MJ of the Beautiful Beat, Curls gift bags, vendors Pear Nova, ShopBellaRosa, Meow and Barks Boutique, Kiwi’s Boutique, Dez Deme House of Styles, 8ty4 Vintage, @41SouthVintage, Kouture Styles Boutique, Vanorsby, and more, the event was absolutely fabulous.
The day kicked off with a ‘Breaking Into…” discussion featuring Miss Diddy and I, along with Chicago based all stars Bobby Simmons (owners of D Lux Gallery), Kendra G (radio personality), and Ashunta Sheriff (celebrity makeup artist). We each shared our stories, and offered our thoughts on networking, triumphing against adversity, staying persistent, and looking at some failures as blessings in disguise.
After our panel, DJ MJ took it away! Of course you guys showed up and showed out!
How adorable are these ladies from @SuckmyFashion? They looked cute in strappy heels and statement necklaces.
Evan Styles posed boldly by a Toyota Camry in a blue blazer, printed shirt, and patterned pants.
A printed floral jumpsuit was on the menu for this fashionista.
Outside by the Step and Repeat, Bombshell Chanecia posed with her stylish friend.
This Empire stylist sidled up to pink and green.
Promoter and socialite Brooke Mackie is so gorgeous! She rocked a crop top and a patterned skirt.
Distressed shorts, a Bomber jacket, and Yeezy sandals made for the perfect daytime look.
J. Enovy from Chicago’s Tall District rocked a poppin Afro and a lavendar dress. Chic!
Miss Diddy and I posed with Black Ink Crew Chicago cast mates Charmaine Johnise (she’s a fan of FBD!). She rocked a white dress from Akira.
Anthony aka @FashionAnthony received one of our Toyota Bold Awards for his printed separates.
A portion of the proceeds of the evening went to Cure Violence! National Community Coordinator Marcus McAllister came to represent the Cure Violence team and offer a few remarks.
Back inside, I posed with Johnson Publishing Company’s Linda Johnson Rice, who looked lovely in Versace.
After taking photos, Toyota representative Alva Adams Mason addressed the crowd:
And then we gave out our Toyota Bold Awards to two of the best dressed in the building: Anthony and Jacqueline.
It was a fun time for a great cause! And thank you to everyone for coming!
Next stop is Atlanta! General admission tickets are on sale now at CWCMDATL.Eventbrite.com.
We hope to see you there!
*For the event, I wore Sergio Hudson and Miss Diddy rocked House of Chic LA.
*Thank you to our sponsors Toyota, Curls, and Hennessy.
*Special thank you to Lauren, Ayanna, and Kortney from Elles Couture Events, Catrice Armstrong, and @TiffUnique.
Images: Visuals by Pierre, Eddy “Precise” Lamarre, and CanITalkMyIsh.com
