ELOQUENT EXPRESSIONS 

MIST Harlem, based in Harlem, New York, was infused with a vibrant dose of African culture, entertainment and community at the African Pop-Up Festival in celebration of Black History Month. Harlem's premier entertainment venue was filled with an array of cultural textiles, contemporary African-inspired fashions, the aromas of staple continental dishes, and energy-packed live performances by rising artists of the diaspora. Whether attendees were looking to experience a diverse

New York, aka fashion central, didn't disappoint this month as the state gathered fashion designers and stylists, fashion connoisseurs and enthusiasts, style influencers — you name it! — from all parts of the globe. New York Fashion Week (NYFW) 2019 had the city buzzing with extravagant networking parties, runway shows, and charity events. I mean, there was literally something for everybody — even those rolling on tight budgets. Despite my original plans, I was fortunate to g