BACKYARD COUTURE @ Harriet's Alter Ego Saturday, June 21st 2008

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF SOUL

NSSoul Lady Accessories: POCKETBOOKS (GRANNY CLUTCH)

REALLY GREAT TURNOUT. . .

Backyard Couture at Harriet's Alter Ego was DOPE! And the BBQ, yay was all veggie diet! GOT HELLA EXPOSURE & LOADS OF CONNECTS!!!

NSSoul COLLECTIVES: June 15th 2008

SUNDAY, June 15th 2008

NSSoul COLLECTIVES: Promoting FASHION, ART and Music

Location: Twelve Lounge1123 H Street NE

Washington, DCBetween 12th and H Street

9-2am

FASHION SHOW:Presenting Designs by: NATIONAL SOCIETY OF SOUL

LIVE PERFORMANCE BY:CHRISTIAN RICH featuring DJ Jasmine Solano

LIVE ART and Auction BY:Charles Jean-Pierre

SPONSORS: SCHEME Magazine, Level VODKA, NSSoul COLLECTIVE

(JUNE 14th 2008) NSSoul Lady Accessories: SAMPLE SALE feat. DJ Jasmine Solano

NSS:Soul Lady Accessories

[SAMPLE SALE]
FASHION, ART, and MUSIC. . .

This event on June 14, 2008, will showcase DEKKA Showroom and introduce NSS:Soul Lady Accessories (SAMPLE SALE) for National Society of Soul in the thriving U Street area of Washington, DC. Also, featured will be New York's DJ Jasmin Solano www.myspace.com/jasminesolano.

DATE: Saturday, June 14th 2008
LOCATION: DEKKA Showroom
1338 U Street NW, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC
TIME: 3-7:30PM

Featuring: NY's DJ JASMINE SOLANO

DEKKA FAM: National Society of Soul, YOSOY, Biribelle, GoodGirlz, Xzuberance, Renee France, Artistic Sole, Holland Cox, Dinorah, CG Originals, LilyLily Shop, LC Beads to Wear, AME Cosmetics. . .

And, of course the ARTISTS:Alex /Sofiya/Emily& JMC

NSS Letter to ERYKAH: May 9th 2008

2: My SIS ERYKAH,

We meet in NY for your pre-album release party at the Chapel of Scared Mirrors. . . I am the fly crochet designer who gifted you the signature gold DOOR-KNOCKER earrings, who was wearing the crochet leg warmers. I would like to use this opportunity to thank you for staying true to your heart and inspiring my LIFE. I have been a fan since day one . . . a fan of your craft . . . a fan of your drive, entering an industry full of wolves and you have manage to define and conquer your territory. . . a fan of your courage to step out on faith. . . I LOVE your music it has been the soundtrack to many experiences in my LIFE. Now, on to the new album . . .thank you for sacrificing your time to put this album out. This album, in my opinion, bears many emotional poetic moments and reflections of your world revealed to your fans. In previous albums we as fans were given more metaphoric underlining lyrical thoughts and now there is more vulnerability present. (i.e. “ORANGE MOON” vs. “ME”. . .)
Through my clothing line the mission is to “illustrate the importance of life through the use of fashion, written, and social awareness!!” done through sharing your soul through fashion. And, NEW AMERYKAH has become the soundtrack to my creations for its ability to portray the day-to-day struggles real people face. So, thank you. . .

STAY TUNE
Shantelle “LADYBUG” Brumfield
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF SOUL (www.nationalsocietyofsoul.blogspot.com)

APRIL 28th 2008: VIRTUOUS BLUE features NATIONAL SOCIETY OF SOUL

VIRTUOUS BLUE:


Kenya and Teneasha - two women that share many differences, yet are divinely connected. These tow lovelies are the founders of Virtuous Blue. Both hail from the sunny state of California; Kenya from Los Angeles and Teneasha from Oakland. Brought together in an immediate friendship when their paths crossed freshman year at Howard University in Washington, DC and through their powerful bond were unveiled the true power of sisterhood. Virtuous Blue will create an atmosphere that boosts self esteem, promotes comradery among women, and breaks down the "true blue" on beauty through the discussion of fashion trends, products, and all things glamorous.







Sis Teneasha Pierson
Co-founder of VIRTUOUS BLUE





Sis Kenya Morris
Co-Founder of VIRTUOUS BLUE











APRIL 2008: NATIONAL SOCIETY OF SOUL feature. . .

Greetings LOVELIES!!! Howard University is known as the capstone of Black Education. Holding true to its name, HU has afforded us the opportunity to meet so many talented and creative entrepreneurs, movers & shakers, fashionistas, and future success stories. Today we're pleased to introduce you to NATIONAL SOCIETY OF SOUL (NSS) and Ms. Ladybug ,Shantelle Brumfield, the owner.
VB had the esteemed honor of being in the presence of the one and only Shantelle to pick her brain and soak up some of her creative juices. Check out the conversation. It inspired us and we hope that you gain some motivation to get on your grind and make your dreams a reality as well. As women, encouraging one another is a trait that we consider to be VERY blue.

TO READ MORE VISIT http://www.virtuousblue.com/2008/04/national-society-of-soul.html

APRIL 5th 2008: DEKKA Showroom GRAND OPENING (SVELTE TV VIDEO)

CHECK OUT B-ROLL FOOTAGE FROM THE GRAND OPENING of DEKKA Showroom!
SVELTE TV (ELAINE MENSAH)
www.svelte-emc.com/sveltetv



Look out for the short interview with designer Shantelle "LADYBUG" Brumfield, of NATIONAL SOCIETY OF SOUL. . .

THANKS ELAINE,

This video is wonderful!!!

Tuesday April 15th: OFFICIAL LAUNCH PARTY/FASHION SHOW DEKKA Showroom @ Fourteenth and PARK DC

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF SOUL

DESIGNS BY: "LADYBUG"

(L to R): Brandi, Evita, "LADYBUG", Bianca, PEPPER

Model: "PEPPER" (Dress by: National Society of Soul)

WHENEVER I, Shantelle "LADYBUG" Brumfield, the designer of National Society of Soul, presents a collection, fashionistas, buyers and consumers always fall into a trance — myself included. It has happened again this past Tuesday, April 15th 2008 at the elite/upscale Washington DC nightlife destination Fourteenth and PARK. People left the showcase put on by DEKKA Showroom blown away— feeling they had again witnessed history. Our showroom encompasses raw talent ranging from designs by emerging fashion, jewelry and purse designers and retailers- including National Society of Soul, Xzuberance,Renee France, Good Girls, Biribelle, Yosoy Fashion, Holland Cox, CG Originals and retailer LilyLilyShop.com. Ame Cosmetics, also a DEKKA member, provided its line of mineral make up for the show.
Immediately following the event, there was a live on-site fashion photo shoot with the DEKKA members with photographer Peter Stepanek of Sky High Art Photography.

Special THANKS to DENNIS BURK make-up artist, MODELS: Brandii, Evita, Bianca, and Jessei-"PEPPER", and my extended guestlist of VIPs including Tia, Shakisha, Crystal,Emore "J", Mona, Samson, Berry and the list goes on...
Model: Bianca (skirt and shirt by: Biribelle, purse by: Holland Cox, and hat by:NSS)

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DEKKA consists of a diverse group of clothing and accessory designers, retailers, and fine artists. DEKKA is located at 1338 U Street, N.W., 2nd Floor, Washington, D.C. 20009. For information about DEKKA and its designers, please visit http://www.dcafam.com/