Behind the scenes SS 13' Collection Shoot

                         

This fabulously photo shoot wouldn't have been possible without the help of an amazing team

Photography: Christopher Levy

Videography: Danny Sylvester

Makeup: Danielle Iman

Model: Melinda

Stylist: Monique Brissett

Shot in a beautiful location, amazing weather and great energy and determination. Special thanks to Khaliiq and Maria for assisting with this project. Look out for the Lookbook!

Lilette Jewelry: theILSMag Feature

Lilette Jewelry

 Anytime you’re doing something for the very first time, it’s almost imperative that you hit the nail right on its head. With that being said, Lilette Jewelry happens to be the very first jewelry line that I’m doing a brand spotlight on. Essential to just about every woman’s outfit is jewelry. Jewelry happens to be one of those intangibles that without it, a person can tend to feel naked when out in public. That may be a bit drastic but at the end of the day, women take this seriously and you can’t blame them. Continue to read here

Lilette Jewelry: Artsy Magazine feature

Lilette Jewelry feature

Hours spent in her basement with mini pliers, feathers, chain links, spikes, beads, and so much more, has led 21-year-old Monique Brisset to create jewelry that cannot be described with one word. In this case, that’s not a bad thing at all. The designer of Lilette Jewelry has shown that one cannot solely depend on their good looks. Though she is stunning with luscious hair whether it be straight and silky or big and curly, Monique has bigger aspirations than building her life on her face and figure. The young designer is in her third year at New York City College of Technology where she studies Nursing. She has a plan and she is going for what she wants in life and she is doing this the smart way. Everyone needs a backup plan but in Monique’s case her Plan B is just as good as her original plan: to design jewelry. With such an artistic eye and creative mind, she refuses to let her dreams of being in the fashion industry be overshadowed by a nursing degree. Continue to read here