Category Archives: All Things Ankara

Significance of The African Headwrap with Nunu Wako

Nunu Wako and I met up at a local African fabric store in the D.C. Metropolitan Area, to discuss the significance of the African headwrap.  We met up at Per-Fit African Custom, a store in Takoma Park, Maryland. Breath taking Vlisco wall at Per-fit. More deets on Nunu at: nunuwako.com

Crop Top Peplum Skirt

Hi Everyone! Happy Tuesday! This Weekend my Cousin graduated from Howard University! HU! Her graduation party was later that night and I decided to wear something with a lot of color and of course something new from my brand! Billie Jean Bowtie Bags YA LIKE? Read After the Jump to See More Pictures and Details […]

Nikki Billie Jean works with Nunu Wako as a Wardrobe Stylist for Afroelle Magazine April 2014

I had the opportunity to be the wardrobe stylist for my first publication. Some of my accessories are also in the spread as well. Thank you to everyone that was apart of this editorial. I am beyond grateful. 

Njema Helena Monica Dress for Emerge Fashion Awards Maryland 2014

Happy Monday Everyone, I was nominated for Accessories Designer of the Year Emerge Fashion Awards MD 2014 for Billie Jean Bowties & Designs  The Award Show was Yesterday in Baltimore at the Lorde Baltimore Hotel I did not win the award,but the award show was nice! I Met some amazing people that loved my work […]

Nikki Billie Jean Models in Fest Africa 2013 Fashion Show

I was a model in the Fest Africa 2013 Fashion Show in Downtown Silver Spring in August I finally got the photos! Enjoy!     Rest of Photos from Event   https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.573601476026283.1073741829.173115962741505&type=1 Fest Africa Official Website https://www.festafricausa.com/vendors/ Photos by Sam Adaramola