As we move forward through 2023 I have become more intentional about everything that I do say and wear. My daily routine includes affirmations of gratitude and prayers for prosperity in all areas of my life. This year I embraced the theme of “Gold” for me and its presence has become symbolic and representative of my style vision, which has always been viewed as a source of wealth. Many people enjoy the look and feel of pure gold. Wearing it as a fashion statement is enough to give many gold owners a confidence boost. Some people smile just by the sight of their own gold—whether in jewelry, or style form. In fact, the effects of having gold in your life is so strong that gold has been used as a de-stressor since ancient times. It has been viewed as a means to boost emotional wellbeing.”The New Gold Age”, was the theme for my epic celebration complete with stylish metallic mates in the room. The evening style influencers were inspired by modern black and gold embellishments, bling, embroidery, and general over-the-top-ness were all shining.
Photography: Darryl Savage
Aisha Al-Muid, Callie Lives: Instagram @shopcallielives
John Welch Instagram @creativebuilding_is_me , Shalon McIver-Welch Instagram @shiliddy , Algernon Allen alallensellshouses.com
Dr. Tory Robinson, Antwinette Tonie Dupree , @shopcallielives
Algernon Allen and Anne Marie Green-Allen Instagram @amgreencbs
Shakiya Franklin and Shonda Morris
Aliya Gumby, Saeeda Moore, Aisha Al-Muid, Randolph Gumby
Diesha Dawson, Leslie Flammer: Instagram @legendsnaturalhair, Aisha Al-Muid
Aliya Gumby, Mia Williams, Shalon Mciver-Welch, Saba Tedla, Diesha Dawson, Aisha Al-Muid, Leslie Flammer, Dr. Tory Robinson, Antwinette Tonie Dupree, Callie Lives, Saeeda Moore, Suzann Allen
Aisha Al-Muid M.Ed. is the columnist behind “Culture Style Influencers”. As a youngster she took an interest in high fashion magazines (Vogue, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, Essence) and had an opportunity to intern at Essence magazine in the late 90’s. Aisha spent time working in retail at Barneys’ New York and eventually she opened a retail boutique, Miss Mahogany in West Philadelphia 2014-2016 featuring stylish fashion accessories. The passion for fashion and style is an intricate part of her life that has driven Aisha to contribute to FunTime magazine as a writer and style influencer since 2015.
