The Power of Creating Your Personal Style
From left to right: Derria Underwood, Meagan A. Culberson, Jamilah Nicol, and Kyanna Renée.
We had an incredible time at our event with Frame this past week. We learned so much from our talented panelists, Jamilah Nicol, Kyanna Renee, and Derria Underwood, about the power of creating our personal style and how it aids us in boosting our confidence.
We started the conversation by asking the ladies how they used style to express themselves, and celebrity stylist Jamilah Nicol stated that she expresses her style by choosing pieces that fall within her 3 style categories: comfort, elevated, and casual. When speaking on how to be authentic in our style expression, fashion Influencer (and the reason for my umpteen Target shopping sprees), Derria Underwood reminded us that staying true to ourselves when picking pieces is the best route to take because people can feel inauthentic energy. Get pieces that you love and that represent you because you may just become an inspiration to someone else.
Next, we spoke about confidence and how to use our style to boost it. For the longest time, my only remedy to boost my confidence was through my morning affirmations, which are “I am Confident, I am Bold, and I am Courageous.” However, to really become those things, I will have to show up as them in moments and situations that require it because when you ask for those attributes, the Universe will present you with opportunities that require you to step outside of your comfort zones and embody those qualities. The ladies shared tangible ways to step outside our comfort zones with fashion by introducing color, texture, and patterns into our wardrobes. They assured us that the only rule for a great style is to pick pieces that help us express ourselves.
I openly promised myself that I would explore more with color blocking by the end of the year!
Additionally, the ladies of the panel shared their thought process on purchasing big-ticket items, and the girl math used to convince themselves to swipe their cards. Jamilah suggested envisioning styling the piece in 3 different ways, and Kyanna told us to look at the quality and the fabric before making it a part of our closest.
Collectively, the ladies encouraged us to clean our closet, do an inventory of the pieces we already have, and clear out or give away the items we haven’t worn in the last 2 years. The conversation inspired us and will help us become more intentional about the pieces we purchase and how we style them to express ourselves authentically. After the conversation, our guests shopped the latest Frame collection with their 15% discount and enjoyed delicious social tonics from Hiyo. It was a wonderful evening filled with laughter, joy, and inspiration.
About the Panelists
Celebrity stylist Jamilah Nicol photo by Lulu Sutphin
Jamilah Nicol
Creative, versatile, and passionate about her craft, Jamilah Nicol has been able to establish herself as a successful stylist, tailor, and custom designer over the past 5 years. After receiving her bachelor's degree in business marketing, Jamilah was on the path toward a corporate career in fashion manufacturing when she decided to pursue her true calling, styling and design.
She’s developed her career under the creative mentorship of celebrity stylists Wayman and Micah. This led her to work on countless red-carpet looks, photoshoots, and press tours around the world for stars like Regina King, Tessa Thompson, KeKe Palmer, Jodie Turner-Smith, and many others. These projects have been published in Vogue, Essence, and the Hollywood Reporter. The dedication and trust she has built with clientele led to her becoming Jennifer Hudson's personal dresser for 2 years. Alongside her styling efforts, She continued to develop her skill set in tailoring and custom designs.
In 2020, she created a custom whimsical French tulle skirt for Patrisse Cullers, founder of black lives matter, for a photoshoot published in Wonderland Magazine. She credits her adaptability and versatility as the key to her success today. Her attention to detail, innate creativity, and focus on the customer experience consistently result in thoughtfully executed looks, flattering cuts, and garments tailored to perfection. Jamilah prides herself on assisting others with how they show up in the world and helping bring one's truest expression of self to life.
Celebrity stylist Kyanna Renée photo by Lulu Sutphin
Kyanna Renée
Kyanna Renée is a Bay Area native turned LA-based wardrobe stylist & brand consultant. Her style influence meets at the intersection of fashion and culture. She approaches styling as a physical way to document timeless culture, and her intent is to show fashion as a form of storytelling!
Over the last 7 years, she's been able to work and learn from the industry's top wardrobe stylists and influencers. She is skilled in e-commerce, editorial, red-carpet styling, and more. In addition, she provides creative directing, brand consulting, and personal image consulting services.
Fashion influencer Derria Underwood photo by Lulu Sutphin
Derria Underwood
Derria is a 4-time published stylist and has been using her keen eye for fashion to help shape and recreate wardrobes since 2012, establishing herself as a key influencer in the fashion industry. A well-known blogger on wardrobe styling that ignites your soul, Derria offers consultation on wardrobe reconstruction, personal shopping experiences, and photoshoot/event styling that not only sells but brings the atmosphere to life.
Born in Buffalo, NY, and raised in Charlotte, NC, Derria has a wide array of influence that helps her understand her client’s vision, and translate it into a remarkable fashion statement.
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