Style Influencers "Spring Fashion Soirees"

Mar 29, 2023 02:00PM ● By Aisha Al-Muid AKA Missmahoganyphilly

Spring is nature’s way of saying let’s party! Most of February and March was a whirlwind jam-packed with fashion and Women’s History month events. The manifestation of strong women with independent confidence has arrived. I did my best to keep up with the amazing gleeful fashion functions on and offline.

Two stand-out fashion feasts stood out as exciting, inspirational, and fantastic. First was the return of the “in-person” runway show “Slay the Runway” presented by Jonesy’s Accessories boutique hosted by WDAS Frankie Darcell at the Hilton Hotel City Ave. Fabulosity filled the room with women from all over Philadelphia who came out to see bold, beautiful, and unique fashions.

The crowd were impeccably dressed. Super smart owner of Jonesy’s Accessories curated a unique pop-up shopping experience that allowed fashionistas to buy what went down the runway on-site. Then there was the “Women of Style and Substance’ event at Joan Shepp, Philadelphia’s iconic boutique, hosted by the legendary Dyana Williams.

A tribute to Queen Tuesday (buyer/stylist/manager) mother, Mrs TrudieJennie Faye Bennet, at Joan Shepp’s annual women’s history event and tribute to fashionable women who make a tremendous impact on community: fashion, music, arts, and education.

Joan Shepp has become the go-to brand for women who want something unusual but extravagant. There were so many giants in the room. It was such a pleasant experience and honor to be there. So grateful to have a life that includes fashion and creativity. Until next time smile and style.

Aisha Al-Muid and Jeanette Limas @jeanettelimas Top Finalist Season 3, Making the Cut

Aisha Al-Muid and Barbara aka BJ at Slay the Runway fashion show

Slay the Runway Fashionista

Aisha Al-Muid and Allen Brown @allentheartist, Danaya Nolle Rousseau Brown @danayafaces

Brigette Battles, awardee Joan Shepp Women of Style and Substance 2023

Bri Steves Artist @bristeves

Conrad Booker @conrad_booker , Kevin Vaughn @k.vaughnstudio, @Kreewillyumz

Elissa Bloom @elissabloom

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.