Mekka Lloyd

Mekka Lloyd is a media enthusiast hailing from Pittsburgh, PA aka Steel City. She is one of seven children and was raised and adopted by her grandmother. Growing up “Nana” as Mekka likes to call her, instilled the love of knowledge into her. From a very young age, Mekka began to read books that ignited her active imagination. It was also at this age that Mekka discovered the power of a story and storytelling. She knew she wanted to grow up and be a storyteller. Since then Mekka has worked in several artistic disciplines, including creative writing, journalism, film, photography, fashion, etc. Art has always been a means of expression for Mekka and she plans to represent the underrepresented in the stories she tells.

Fall Fashion Trends

#5: Bubble Skirts

EDITED BY MELODY BOYKIN Pictured: Model on the runway at Miu Miu SS24 Via: https://grazia.sg      The final trend on our fall fashion list may just be the longest-running fashion trend…

Fall Fashion Trends

#4: Retro Femme

EDITED BY MELODY BOYKIN Pictured: Model showcasing Robert Cavalli 2024 Via: Robert Cavalli https://runwaymagazines.com      This trend gives us old-school vibes when clothes were well-tailored, double-breasted, and everything had a button…

Fall Fashion Trends

#3: Over-The-Top Chic

EDITED BY MELODY BOYKIN Pictured: Model showcasing Robert Cavalli FW 2023-2024 Via: https://runwaymagazines.com      While summer days have passed the spirit of hotness is on the rise. The newest trend is…

Fall Fashion Trends #2: Leopard Print

EDITED BY MELODY BOYKIN Pictured: Model rocking Nina Ricci at the Spring/Summer 2024 show Via https://theglossarymagazine.com/      In the 90's animal print was considered neutral. The hottest IT- girls in the…

Shop Chic Summer Fashion from Local Black Businesses

EDITED BY MELODY BOYKIN      Chicago weather has finally let up. Thankfully, the days of the wind nearly knocking us over on our morning commute are gone. We’re looking at sunny…

Let Freedom Ring! Juneteenth Merch That Will Usher in the Holiday

EDITED BY MELODY BOYKIN Via: Black Fashion Week https://blackfashionweekusa.com/shop/      What comes to mind when you think of what represents Juneteenth? Maybe it’s the colors? Or perhaps the declaration of freedom…