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In this vibrant corner of the world the two co-exist in perfect harmony and unison, eliminating the common, and frankly outdated, belief that the fashion forward and the eco-concious are mutually exclusive.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

Beau Monde Society's Retrocletic Launch

Oh yes, the night really was as delicious as it sounds, living up to every expectation one would have of a fashion launch event with a retro twist, down to the signature cocktails and similarly themed cupcakes- a "Grace Kelly" cupcake with your champagne infused cocktail, "The Audrey," perhaps? And what better venue to do it in than in the multi-level chic and vibey, Le Souk Harem, with their yummy full dinner AND hookah menu. Huzzah! 

A huge thank you is in order to our lovely hostess- pictured below- Beau Monde Society founder & CEO, Jennifer Nnamani for having us! It is both greatly refreshing and inspiring to see such an intelligent, beautiful, and genuine woman bringing positive enlightenment to the fashion industry. Can't wait to see what she'll do next, starting with next week's fashion show! Go here for more on this stunning game changer and her business ventures. 

 Lisa of Phoenix Aficionado was my best dressed of the night with a truly retro frock- complete with draping along the front and a slight train, a'la '50s. Best part? It's actually an '80s thrift store find she had altered. Once again, the power of thrift prevails!

 Whiskey Wandering

 Nothing beats a well dressed man...

 except one who is accompanied by the likes of this glamour puss!

Above are the shoes I had packed before realizing they would not fit in my bag alongside my camera. To my dismay, walking in heels- as I have been since my early teens- 'tis not the same as walking in heels in NYC! C'est la vie!