I am honored to have met so many awesome people during United.  I heard how friendly everyone was but to see it in person is a different story.  I will post a recap as soon as I can collect my thoughts.  I planned to room alone until someone posted that Spiceytee was coming in from Nigeria and needed a roommate.  We were on different schedules for most of the stay but when I found out she had brought over a traditional Nigerian bridal wardrobe and would be doing a shoot I dropped whatever it was that I was doing to participate.  As the organizers for the shoot – Kristina and Christina- were helping Spiceytee get ready in our room I did what I could to help, which meant trying to find a youtube video that showed the proper way to wrap her head wrap (called a “Gele”).

Shoot Credits : Coordinators- Kristina Robinson & Christina Blanarovich | Model: Spicytee Shakeerah Orimadegun |  Floral:  Rincon Floral, Santa Barbara | Dress: Molbaks Alaso Oke | Aso Oke (Nigerian Traditional Attire) The pieces are called, Iro, Buba, Gele and Ipele. It’s a Yoruba Traditional attire for Ceremonies |  Coral Bead (Jewelry) ~ Lavish Impressions