January 2010
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80s babies
here is a behind the scenes video of a photo shoot for a show called 80s babies that is supposed to be debuting on tv sometime soon. they used a few of my pieces for the shoot, which was cool.
and here are the garments they used. a few of them are sold out since this happened last april. but there are a few that are still available:
wordsworth dress- sold out!
bubble dress- sold out!
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“LIFE IS GREAT. DON’T LET CIRCUMSTANCES AND SOCIETY FOOL YOU INTO BELIEVING...”
– adabella radici (via littlemiss)
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“BELIEVE IN YOUR DREAMS AND THEY MAY COME TRUE; BELIEVE IN YOURSELF AND THEY WILL...”
– (via eutopiainnyc)
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sorry i have been kinda m.i.a. so many things are happening over here, with many orders coming in, to interviewing potential interns, to meeting with clients; it’s just a crazy house! but I will be posting the vintage earrings soon (either tomorrow or monday) and i have been working on some cute pencil skirts based off of the goin’ on a holiday dresses. and more bow brooches! only...
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Females Freakin’ The Industry →
honey mag did a cool article on 12 “sheroes” who are doing their thang in various entertainment industries. very inspiring.
shout out to eutopia. hope you get to read it + be inspired.
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“WITH CONFIDENCE, YOU CAN REACH TRULY AMAZING HEIGHTS; WITHOUT CONFIDENCE, EVEN...”
– jim loehr (via littlemiss)
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the blogs r talking
i think this will be a permanent installment on my blog. only cuz i get a kick out of what people say about me. u never know how people receive u so it’s always funny + interesting to hear how people describe me/my style. and it also gives shine to people who have cool blogs that you may not have heard of yet.
the honeycomb/a maya smith blog had an interesting description of me:
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i am featured on urban outfitters' blog!
(click pic to go to their blog.)
the crazy thing is that i was in urban buying shoes at THE SAME TIME they wrote the blog about me! crazy!
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WANTED: Intern/Showroom Assistant
hey ladies (and gents) so here it is. with the rapid expansion of naKIMuli inc + my assistant now married + about to have a baby (i <3 u tammi!), i am officially looking for interns/showroom assistants. looking for about 1-2 people starting out at 1-2 days/wk…for now. read below for more info.
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“LIVE AS IF YOU WERE TO DIE TOMORROW. LEARN AS IF YOU WERE TO LIVE FOREVER.”
– mahatma ghandi (via angelpie) (via queenklemma)
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i luv u irregular choice but...
why do all ur fly shoes hurt?
this weekend i went + tried these shoes on at their soho store. they looked sooooo good on my feet. oh, i can’t even begin to tell u how wonderful they looked! but they hurt like hell! at first i was thinking, maybe it’s me, since i’m flat footed, it makes buying shoes w/high arches a pain. i put my insoles into the shoes + it felt just a little better. and if i am...
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anbessarawrs-deactivated2010032 asked: I love your line. From the patterns to your creative pieces.. Alive and Vibrant! Creativity at it's finest - Ex. 101 dress in black post. Lovely. Power to you and your art..
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new prints + color choices for shanae
one of my customers came from boston this weekend to order a few items. i did the cut throat cardigan for her in one of the new prints i will be adding to the color chart:
i heart the way it came out. kinda reminds me of a kimono.
here are the other prints/color choices i am working on adding to the color chart.
still trying to decide if i will include all of these colors. the floral +...
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earrings galore
my assistant tammi just brought the new vintage jewelry in.
they will get polished up + will be hitting the store next week.
and an update on the earrings by ahmed:
3rd eye wide- SOLD OUT
flying bee- SOLD OUT
the other earrings by ahmed are still available: www.shop.nakimuli.com
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shana--e asked: Thank you for looking out for the curvy ladies! I'll be purchasing one of your pretty dresses very soon!
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“WHEN WE CONNECT TO WHAT’S ALIVE IN ANOTHER PERSON, THE FEELING IS MUTUAL....”
– oprah
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plus sizes for shanae
these styles r now available in plus size, 1X-3X:
erica belt $17
3 pack erica belts $42.50
leg warmers $21
closed wing cardigan $90
mambo dress $105
true essence dress $110
new styles coming in late february for both regular + plus sizes. and i will be shooting plus size models for the plus size styles. yay!
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looking for an intern: the preview
just to let u young ladies know, i am looking for an intern!!!!
will post more about qualifications + stuff next week. but i just wanted to put it out there for now since it is in my head…
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next up on my plate...
manifesting a date! (ooo that rhymed!)
recently i have become very in tuned with the universe, been manifesting a lot of great stuff. soooo, i figured that i should put my manifesting energies into catching a hot dude. lol
so what qualities would i like mr. tennille to possess? hhhmmmmmm….
funny. generous. creative. intelligent. supportive. loving. ambitious. thoughtful. physically fit....
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got some GREAT news!
i am so excited i am about to pee in my pants! lol
just got some great news, though it’s still pending. but i will working with a dope photographer for my next photo shoot for the spring collection. but i have a small dilemma…
should i model my own clothes or hire a professional model?
i would luv to hear ur input… so feel free to leave a comment.
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the earrings are up!
naKIMuli online boutique
spotlight earrings $25
slice earrings $25
heart earrings $25
3rd eye wide earrings $25
caged wings earrings $20
moon + stars earrings $20
sundial earrings $20
fly bee earrings $20
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price change on dresses
***DRESSES NOW COME WITH REMOVABLE SHOULDER PADS.***
prices have been adjusted just a tad; the dresses are $4 more.
also, any ladies who have ordered the dress without the shoulder pads + would like them, please email me:
sales@nakimuli.com
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“WHAT YOU RESIST, YOU ATTRACT BECAUSE YOU ARE POWERFULLY FOCUSED ON IT WITH...”
– from the secret
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Watchthe universe is bananas!
i just finished reading this lovely email a 53 yr old woman wrote to me about my interview on fly girls. she simply stated that i inspired her to really listen to herself + follow her heart. then i watched ms. sade’s video, a 50 yr old woman, still showing us how it’s done! ladies (and gents) it’s NEVER too late to go after what u want + to be fabulous!
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earrings
so i picked up the bronze earrings today. here is a sneak peek:
prices of the earrings in pic 1: $20.
prices of the earrings in pic 2: $25.
they will be hitting the store TOMORROW. www.shop.nakimuli.com
also, my assistant just picked up some vintage jewelry. will debut those soon. hopefully later on this week.
and i am working on a line of earrings as well. might even debut them this...
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the blogs r talking
just in case u missed it, andrea over at flygirls.typepad.com named me fly girl of the week. what an honor! u can check it out the interview + her dope site here: Fly Girl Of The Week
and another lovely lady named raymonda named me as one of her style inspirations along with solange. wow! it is such a sweet post. touched me right in my lil bitty heart! :) you can check it out here: Fashion...
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it's official
just put my deposit on my photography classes. i am so excited + nervous. why am i nervous? idk, i’m crazy.
uncle jimmy bought my nikon for me in july + i have been wanting to figure out how to use it since. i’m so so so excited! one step closer to doing my own professional photo shoots. yay!
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“OFTEN WE DON’T LISTEN TO WHO WE’RE MEANT TO BE BECAUSE WE’RE...”
– oprah
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Scarves on sale now
just put up 4 scarves. and sold 1 already! wow! but u can find them in our etsy store. click on each pic to go directly to the listing.
www.nakimuli.etsy.com
ewf scarf $38
the hoodie.cowl.muffler.medallion scarf $42
dreamy cowl scarf in rust $42
dreamy cowl scarf in jewel SOLD OUT (might make another one)
www.nakimuli.etsy.com
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belated birthday
today is my granma’s birrthday, she turns 82. wow, imagine living for 82 yrs…
i don’t know but i started thinking about my bday this past nov 22. and i remembered that i forgot to post the pics. then i thought, my sis has all the better pics of me + my close friends at my brunch. and of course she still has not emailed them to me! damn her! lol (i still luv u tia!) so i will...
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True Inspiration :o) →
eutopiainnyc:
When I received this link from my lil sis (aka the fly girl of the week) I was laying in my bed trying to figure out what I want my life to be like, which is a great thing. Lately everyone I know has had something to say about me and what I’m doing. I truly appreciate it but sometimes their words of wisdom and advice are just that words. I’ve been blessed to have people in my life...
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on sale NOW
On Sale NOW!!!
The Afrikan Hologram Dress is now available!!!!
…but not at my etsy store. It will be sold exclusively at my new store. You must click the following link to get to this dress: New naKIMuli Online Store
All sizes are available now, from XS-XL and plus sizes from 1X-3X. I am making a limited quantity so grab yours today! Have questions? Email me:
tennille@nakimuli.com
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GREAT GREAT GREAT NEWS = MORE AFRICAN HOLOGRAM...
i was able to cop more of the african print fabric = MORE AFRICAN HOLOGRAM DRESSES!! yay!!! hope u r as excited as i am! i was pacing back + forth on the subway platform cuz i couldn’t wait to tell u lovelies about the news. and the dress will be available in PLUS SIZE too. no lie, every day since i sold out of the dress, i have received emails + comments regarding it. so i am so happy i...
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