BMS Fashion Envie's Midsummer Jungle

In honor of Earth Week, I was invited to attend Fashion Envie's Midsummer Jungle presented by Beau Monde Society. Eco- love met NYC fashion at this highly anticipated "ecoventure" (how I wish I could take credit for that word) with a jungle themed feel. From the venue and refreshments to the runway show and art exhibited throughout, the entire night had a very organic-meets-highly stylish appeal to it, as all the items featured at the event were equally chic AND eco-friendly. In this vibrant corner of the world the two co-exist in perfect harmony and unison, eliminating the common, and frankly outdated, belief that the fashion forward and the eco-concious are mutually exclusive. 

And that is the goal of BMS founder and CEO, Jennifer Nnamani- as expressed best through her own company mantra- to CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO. Jennifer is committed to creating a platform starting with our local fashion community that will open dialogue and bring attention to the traumas facing our planet. As you can see, Jennifer and her team are well on their way to grand success- starting with this smashing ecoventure and fashion event. We wish her all the best in her upcoming ventures and cannot wait to witness this gorgeous whirlwind continue to take the New York City fashion industry by a storm!

Rarely does such a worthy cause have such an appropriately fabulous advocate and if anyone can help continue to blend the worlds of fashion and eco-friendly, it is Jennifer Nnamani and Beau Monde Society.

Jennifer was surrounded by her beautiful, loving family the night of the event

It is easy to see where Jennifer gets her beauty in spirit and in the physical- the whole Nnamani family is just as gracious and lovely as she is. Especially her mother- pictured below with two of her daughters- who makes quite an impression. She is so charming and achingly chic! It was a true pleasure to meet them. More pics of them below.

Ceiling Art made by girls of Skraptacular- very impressive! Wonder if they'll make one for my home..?

 Runway & Artwork by Ian Chapman

 Amy Decew

 ReciclaGem NY/ Tamara Leacock

Skraptacular encourages kids and communities to design pieces with recycled items!

 Runways are contagious..these two are designers & models in the making!

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The Naked Roots Collection by Eunika Simmons

 

 Jennifer thanking her team, supporters, and guests

 Family, friends, & more!

The Nnamani Family 

 

 I asked Jennifer's sister, Aku, to pose as my best dressed of the event before I realized she was a Nnamani sibling. But I really should have known- all of Jennifer's sisters are gorgeous and well-dressed- well done, Mama Nnamani! Loved her floral trousers, cheery yellow blouse, and sleek pumps. My apologies for the shadow but her ensemble really does shine through it!

Artwork by Dominick Williams

I found Mim-Mim- the grandmother of Event Art Director and runway model Ian Chapman- sitting alone, looking at the art, & I had to take her picture!

She is so striking!

 She was hesitant until I told her I would also take her picture with her grandson <3

Ian looked at her as though to make sure she was ok and she just smiled gently

So sweet!

 Yours truly during intermission, photographed by Vic-E Coker

 Fellow blogger, Vic-E Coker of The Music Diary, sitting front row with Lisa of Phoenix Aficionado

 You will recognize these ladies from the Beau Monde Society Retroclectic Launch Party here!

 

Dominique Drakeford, Event Publicist, looking polished in neutrals with pops of color

 Candid of the Nnamani Family- more below!

 Another candid of the the Nnamani Family!

 Vegan & Gluten Free Baked Goods by Al Vohn's

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Me at the Green Wall- as you can see I took the Jungle theme quite seriously! Thanks so much to Jennifer Nnamani for reserving me a coveted spot at her intimate event and for her gracious hostessing!