Esmesha’s Life: Secured the Bag at Thrift Con 2022 at NRG Center Hall

July 12, 2022.Reading time 3 minutes.

This weekend, Thrift Con 2022 descended upon The Space City. My sister and I did attend the event last year as well – read more about our first experience here! Yet, this year’s version introduced more product versatility, more vintage tees and more people. You must have a goal when shopping Thrift Con. You have […]

Life with Esmesha: Kicked Off Springtime in East Downtown Houston at Truckyard and 8th Wonder Brewery

March 29, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

I’ve been itching to get more lifestyle content out! Yes, fashion and beauty are all always a bop, but I’d like to think my personal life is pretty interesting as well. For me, the tough part is simply finding that ideal balance between “sampling” and “oversharing”. Nevertheless, here’s a quick glimpse into one of my […]

Life with Esmesha: Attending Shadana Miranda’s Opulent Birthday Brunch at 51fifteen Cuisine & Cocktail

January 31, 2022.Reading time 5 minutes.

COVID-19 certainly put a dent in my social life. Over the past two years, friends I regularly fellowshipped with were limited to scattered text conversations and the occasional Zoom video call. When my good friend Shadana Miranda, also known as The Influential Petite, invited me out to celebrate at her 32nd birthday brunch – I […]

Esmesha’s Life: Celebrating Hip-Hop Culture at The Dirty South Exhibition at Contemporary Arts Museum Houston

November 22, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

I’ve always been proud to be a native of the #DirtySouth. Houston is my home. The South’s enigmatic culture permeates through film, music, fashion and art – and it’s hard to ignore the immutable presence of Southern influence throughout society. I grew up in Trinity Gardens (near Fifth Ward) and my childhood resonated with the […]

Esmesha’s Life: Vintage Hunting at Thrift Con at NRG Center Hall

July 20, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

This weekend, I had the pleasure of attending ThriftCon here in Houston! Talk about an experience. The sights, the vibes, the feels… it was epic. For those of you who are not familiar with ThriftCon, let me fill you in. ThriftCon is an annual thrift and vintage vendor convention that takes place in various cities […]

Esmesha’s Life: Modeling on Great Day Houston with Deborah Duncan and Influential Petite Shadana Miranda

March 1, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

On February 26, 2020, I was invited by my good friend and colleague, Shadana Miranda of Influential Petite to model in her fashion/style feature on Great Day Houston. Per usual, I was delighted to take the leap and support my girl in any way possible! Great Day Houston is a dynamic, local morning show that highlights […]

Esmesha’s Life: Dropping Knowledge at the Women RAQn the Industry Sponsor Night

June 22, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

The Women RAQn the Industry Sponsor Night event, spearheaded by Houston stylist Jazzlin Raquel, was an opportunity “to inspire all women to follow their dreams especially in a male dominate industry“. Jazzlin’s epic goal transcended to encourage budding fashionistas to be “fearless along with the ability to start their own business in the entertainment industry” while learning more […]

Esmesha’s Life: Being Showcased in LL Photography’s Women on the Move Feature

March 22, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

LeWebster Lacy of LL Photography recently reached out to me for a Women’s History month project simply dubbed Women on the Move. According to the genius himself, the premise of the project is to “highlight business women and entrepreneurs who motivate, inspire and dominate in their [respective] field“. In addition to being showcased amongst other local powerhouses, […]

Esmesha’s Life: Guest Speaking at Kia Renee’s Get Ready with Me Beauty & Branding Mixer

February 26, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

On Thursday, February 23, 2016, I had the privilege of guest speaking at my very FIRST networking mixer! Thanks to Kia Renee of The Session TV Show, I was able to share my story with the attendees of the first monthly Get Ready with Me, Beauty and Branding Mixer at Kissue Boutique in Rice Village. Keep reading […]

Esmesha’s Life: Premiere Screening of the Documentary Fashion Weak

October 18, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

Provocative. Soul-stirring. Innovative. Haunting. These are the perfect words that can be used to describe director April Joi and executive producer (PV Alumna) Shayla Janel’s jaw-dropping documentary Fashion Weak, a stylish film that brings racism and fashion to the forefront. Prior to being invited to a private screening at 4118 Fannin Studios, I knew very […]