Author Archives: Nikki Billie Jean

Lookbook: Kaela Kay Spring/Summer 2015 Collection

 Kaela Kay’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection is here! The collection is amazing! It is super colorful, fun and sleek!

Illustrations: Peniel Enchill

I am a huge fan of Peniel Enchill Many of You probably already know that by now!(LOL!) If you do not know aboutPeniell Enchill She is a an amazing graphic artistfrom Ghana She stays true to her African cultureby incorporating Ankara Print designs in her work! Check out more of Peniel’s Work on Her Instagram(HERE)—— […]

Lookbook: Stella Jean Spring/Summer 2013 Swimwear Collection

Summer 2015 is only a hop and a skip away! Stella Jean never disappoints! Check out  Stella Jean’s Spring Summer 2013 Swimwear Collection The collection features vintage inspired pieces, head wraps, and mixed prints! Check out more photos below: Check out the Stella’s Spring Summer 2013 Collection on her website (HERE)

Lookbook: Stylista GH Spring Summer 2015 “Wild” featuring Vlisco

Today I present to you  Stylista GH’S impeccable Spring Summer 2015 “Wild” featuring Vlisco From peaked shoulders to vibrant graphic tailoring, This collection truly represents Couture Ankara Print Fashion  to the tee! My favorite dress in the collage above is the one on the far rightI love the detail on the bottom of the skirtIt reminds […]

Fashion Show: Penn State Altoona Taste of Africa 2011 Safari Couture Fashion Show

Happy #TBT #ThrowBackThursday Everyone! Back in 2011, during my sophomore year in college at Penn State Altoona, I produced my first fashion show ever! Flash forward 4 years later and now I have my own fashion week, All Things Ankara Fashion Week, D.C.   Isn’t that crazy?!?! It is truly amazing how God works! I […]

Ankara Street Style of The Day: Jadore Fashion

Today’sAnkara Street Style / A.S.S of The Dayis Stella of Jadore Fashion She is wearing a bright and vibrantAnkara Print Kente Dress. My favorite part of this dress is the back! This is also one of my favorite outfits from Stella! She wore this outfit back in 2012and designed it herself! Check out more pictures […]

Editorials: African Women by Abu Salami

    .AFRICAN WOMAN.    No matter how hard the struggle is the BEAUTY of the African woman shines  through her suffering !   Check out more photos from the editorial below: Credits:  (with Instagram Names) Photographer: @abzog Make-Up Artist: @davesucre Headwrap Stylist: Maureen Models:  @the_angellaphillips @pwittychika  @theladyvodka

Gala: All Things Ankara’s Best Dressed Women at Africa Gives Back International Gala 2015

1. Jackie, Creative Director at Lofa Magazine in House of Lofa Magazine Official Media Partner for Africa Gives Back Int'l Gala 2015 @lofamagazine 2. Toyin Akindele in Euphraise Designs/African Allure Head Coordinator of Parallel Magazine @tee_tomato 3. Claude of Lavie by C.K. in Lavie by C.K. Fashion Show Designer at Africa Gives Back Int'l Gala [...]

Ankara Street Style / A.S.S of The Day: Temy Marie

Today’s Ankara Street Style / A.S.S of The Day is Temy Marie She is the Owner and CEO of Aduke Couture. She is wearing a  HiLo Cape Mesh African Print Ankara Top that she made herself! Love the Top Temy! Very Unique! She also created a video on how she made it on her Youtube […]