Author Archives: Nikki Billie Jean

Events: The Urban Market Place presents TUM Couture 2014 (Recap)

The Urban Market Place (TUM) presents… TUM Couture 2014 was held on Sunday, July 20th 2014 at Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center at University of Maryland, College Park, MD The event was filled with Vibrant Vendors from all over who presented a fresh perspective on personal event styling and offered their best deals,tasty treats, and a spectacular fashion […]

Campaign: Nikki Billie Jean Summer 2014 Collection Campaign

Today, I present to you Nikki Billie Jean (previously Billie Jean Bowties & Designs) “POP!” Summer 2014 collection. The collection is inspired by the 1950s and features ankara print fabrics that POP! and catch the eye. View the campaign photos and video below.

Festival: 12th Annual African Festival, “FestAfrica 2014: African Youth Education”

It is with great pleasure and pride that we the members of the Afropolitan Youth Association invite you to join us, for the  12th Annual African Festival, “FestAfrica 2014: Africa Youth Education”,  to be held on Saturday & Sunday August 9th & 10th , 2014 from 1p to 8p both days. 

Marketplace: The Urban Marketplace presents TUM 2014 Showcase

Looking for an event to attend this weekend? You should definitely be in attendance at the (TUM) Signature Summer Showcase TUM Couture 2014 Press Release-THE URBAN MARKETPLACE (TUM) The Urban Marketplace (TUM) presents its Signature Summer Showcase titled TUM Couture 2014, featuring select fashion and lifestyle vendors in a vibrant, modern open house, located in […]

Lookbook: Stella Jean Spring Summer 2014 (Womenswear)

Stella Jean’s  Spring Summer 2014  Womenswear Lookbook My favorite part of this collection are  the dresses Love how they have so much volume!! For Stella Jean  “Wax” represents her maternal roots, Haiti, the first independent black republic in the world, drawing its history in part from West Africa. Check out the rest of the pictures […]

Lookbook: Stella Jean Spring Summer 2014 (Menswear)

Stella Jean’s  Spring Summer 2014  Menswear Collection I like how Stella Jean mixes different Ankara Wax Prints and  uses striped fabrics as well! The designer’s signature “Wax & Stripes Philosophy” reflects a mood reminiscent of her own multicultural personal journey, translated into a stylistic point of balance, a synthesis of cultures that overcomes what seems to be […]

Celebrities & Menswear: Tinie Tempah performs at 2014 Wireless Festival wearing a 2 Piece Ankara Short Set

    Tinie Tempah performs at  2014 Wireless Festival wearing a 2 Piece Ankara Short Set The Wireless Festival was held at Finsbury Park on Friday, July 4th, 2014 in London, U.K.       His Outfit reminded me of the 2 Piece Ankara Short Set Kevin Hart Wore in Think Like A Man Too […]

Ankara Street Style / A.S.S of The Day: Doctor Kanayo Dike-Oduah

Ankara Street Style / A.S.S of The Day is  Doctor Kanayo Dike-Oduah Kanayo is rocking three hot trends this season!!! A peplum top, fitted pants and prints!!! Follow Doctor Kanayo Instagram: @doctorkanayo  Twitter: @doctorkanayoWebsite: www.doctorkanayo.com  — Nikki Billie Jean, Editor-In-Chief www.nikkibilliejean.com @NikkiBillieJean