THE LADEEDA LIFE. A Peek at Past Events

A Peek At Past Events

Black Friday Part One: Summer 2018

In the summer of 2018, Black Friday was to re-introduce the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood to a local hair salon, Honey Comb Hair Studio, that started a partnership with the Audri Phyllis Lifestyle Brand. The owners wanted a small launch of no more than 40 people and wanted to be able to sell their merchandise at the event. It was a success.

BLACK FRIDAY PART 1: SOFT RE-LAUNCH HONEYCOMB HAIR STUDIO & AUDRI PHYLLIS JUNE 2018

Black Friday Pop-up Part 2

The second Black Friday Event with three featured vendors, artwork, drinks, and music. We also made a very strong effort to highlight local painters and photo artists.

BLACK FRIDAY PART TWO POP-UP NOVEMBER 2018

AUSWORK PHOTOSHOOT

Details from Lulu.

The summer of 2018 I was introduced to Kahlif Ausby. I attended a BBQ at his home, and we began to chit chat. He let me know that he was an artist then invited me to see his work in his home studio. I was blown away by his talent. One piece completely moved me. It was a piece he commissioned after the fallout from the Kaepernick kneeling protest donned “Home of the Bruised”.

Mr Ausby not only created a riveting display of artwork; he had the forethought to turn the painting in to hoodie. I immediately purchased one and stated, “I am going to create a photo-shoot for you”.

With that thought in mind I set out looking for a photographer. I ran into the Amazing Alexaiver of Alexaiver Media. A phenom with a camera. Later on I was able to gather a team, get the shoot done, without a budget. All participants volunteered to help me bring my project to fruition. Wanting to pay homage to Mr. Spike Lee and highlight other independently owned Minority Businesses, we All created something beautiful. The rest is Her-story!

Lulu M-
Founder
Creative/Art Director

Contributors: Find on Instagram

Creative/Art Director:
@theladeeda.life

Creative/Fashion Consultant: @frantzyface

Photographer:
@ale.x.avier

Styled By:
@theladeeda.life

Model:
@hallsofstyle Kaepernick Hoodie

Model:
@mstae_olive Army Jacket Burgundy Hoodie

Kaepernick Hoodie:
@kausby

Sweatpants/Army Jacket:
@frantzyfaceclothing

Burgundy Hoodie:
@canvasdesignshop

Accessories found:
@daspotnyc

Earings:
@byourhandsnyc

Boxing gloves:
@music_fashion_models_

Location Coordinator:
@frantzyface

Location:
@daspotnyc

"I'm Ur Pusher, Cooperative Economics"

Not only does The LaDeeDa Life work with independant brands, we spend our money with them too!

AUSWORK STUDIO & FRANTZY FACE CLOTHING PHOTO SHOOT

LEVEL UP VISION BOARD EVENT AT NOEL SPA IN BROOKLYN FEBRUARY 2019

Adulting Has Been Canceled

“Adulting Has Been Canceled” was created by Founder Lulu of The LaDeeDa LIfe. It was the celebration of the unofficial holiday for cannabis. Unless you’re a wealthy minority, you cannot break into a NOW legal business (in some states). We highlighted companies that are thriving in the industry and other minority-owned businesses. We were able to push our mission of cooperative economics in the black and brown community. The venue, vendors, chefs, and staff were all from the black & brown community.

If you did not want to partake in the delights that were offered, we had other activities to choose from, including a movie room: art, food, live performances, body painting, to name a few. A place where you could take your adult hat off and literally “Kickback.”

4/20/19 ADULTING HAS BEEN CANCELED PHOTO GALLERY

VIDEO

Adulting Has Been CANCELED Secret Saturday Society Event curated by The LaDeeDa Life.

LULU COVERING THE BEAUTY OF AFROPUNK BROOKLYN 2019 GALLERY

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Afropunk Brooklyn 2019.

Black Friday Part Three Micro Pop-Up & Concert

We curated this event to help six local small business owners combat the harsh reality that the pandemic showed in 2020. We wanted to allow vendors to have an opportunity to display their goods at the start of the holiday season. We were able to also create a micro concert with independent Artist T-Kor Each vendor was able to walk away with an experience, a message, and a profit. It was also an homage to our 2nd Black Friday event in 2018.