This $hit is Bananas....

I'm a lover of handmade local items, especially when it comes to accessories.  I long to wear a pair of earrings or necklace that screams BAD-DOW, or SHAH-DING (these are my Batman sound effects), in where I know no one will have seen.  Whether it be new concept never seen before or a classic re-invented, I will jump quickly to get my hands on unique pieces.  This week I found a jewel.

Nena Fly Soul is a Boricua (representin') artist, dancer, mother and activist that works out of Northeast Los Angeles.  Her designs often feature bright and bold prints and colors which are reminiscent of African/Tribal garb.  This is because Nena Fly Soul uses beautiful Nigerian Ankara fabric on most of her pieces.  Additionally, the use of gold chains and the arge studs play an integral part in modernizing them.

My absolute favorite item are these glasses.  I mean, whats not to love!!!

Source: http://nenasoulfly.com

And anyone who knows me, understands how much I love my door knocker earrings.  

Here's a nice twist to the classics.

Source: http://nenasoulfly.com

Although there are only a few items on the site, Nena Soul Fly has an Etsy account too.  A listing of her media formats are on her website www.nenaflysoul.com

A New Beginning

If you venture into reading my pasts post, you will  notice they are a bit random in topic yet insights into the general fashion industry.  This is because my blog was initially created for my Creative Fashion Presentations class at FIT (great class by the way, I highly suggest to all FM students to take).  Looking back at some of my posts, I considered erasing all my previous entries.  The thought process there was if I was going to write a blog, it should have some direction, and not just assignments that were required during my last semester of school.  However after more consideration, I've decided to keep the entries.  After all, they are part of the journey in fashion, the arts and all that I love. 

So from here on in, I will begin to venture into other worlds that I'm passionate about including music, cool events, art, shopping, and other facets that stimulate me.  Here I will continue to plant a seed, and watch it grow!