Illustration of Joy – Kafi Kafi Co.

Illustration of Joy – Kafi Kafi Co.

 

 

 

“Believing in yourself and your magic is the ultimate superpower.“

Last week Friday, I was reminded of this in the coolest way.   I woke up to a pleasant surprise from another creative I’ve known since high school, who recently took a leap of faith towards making her dreams a reality.  Little did I know that my birthday photoshoot (last month) would be her inspiration for designing this phenomenal work of art.  See illustration art below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I couldn’t believe my eyes!  From the striped sequins pencil skirt to the black leather jacket, to the colorful birthday balloons … every single detail of the look was captured in her graphic design.  I mean every single detail.  I was floored with emotion.

Why?

Last month, I wanted to do something super festive for my birthday but due to the political climate at that time, among other things (read here), I didn’t feel like doing much.  So I grabbed a few minimalist pieces, a gorgeous sequins skirt, some metallic boots, called my photographer buddy, Karen of KSheree Photography and headed out to Old Town, Alexandria.

And then there were balloons.

I’d say about 20-25 of them … which initially seemed like I was doing the most. Ha!  But they turned out to be the perfect touch for this fun and chic look.  It was a birthday celebration through the camera lens.

Keep reading  …

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Who is the creative genius behind the illustration?

Enter …

Simonair Yoho, Creative Designer, Illustrator and Creator of Kafi Kafi Co.

Both natives of St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, Simonair and I met during our childhood years, had a few classes together (including a swim instruction class at Brewers Bay Beach) and finished high school with plans to each attend college after graduation.  We attended college, graduated and years later, have remained in touch primarily through social media (as many childhood acquaintances do).  But to see her evolution in fashion and design over the years, as a wife and a mother, has been beyond inspiring.

I had the pleasure of catching up with the artist about her new platform and the mindset that lead her to explore this new path.  Here’s what she had to say …

 

 

 

 

 

 

“It had been a while since I shared any of my personal work with the world.  Maybe it was self doubt or life’s distractions getting in the way.  But on my most recent birthday, I decided it was time to share again.  I have always been a lover of prints and design.  It’s what I studied in school, what I do in my professional life and overall something that lives within me.”

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“KAFI KAFI CO. is my free space to speak through art.  A creative outlet for all the sparks of imagination and ideas that I get daily.  It’s a fusion of prints and illustrations that soon will become apparel, accessories, and beyond.  My hope with KAFI KAFI CO. is that others will follow me on this journey of exploration — to see the possibilities of textile and surface design and find fun and imaginative items that speak to them.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

She believed she could and she did.

Thank you to Simonair Yoho, for this amazing work of art, for sharing her story and for inspiring other women creatives and creative entrepreneurs to believe that their magic is the ultimate superpower … a true example of #blackgirlmagic and creative excellence.

Head over to Instagram @kafikafico to see more gorgeous designs from Kafi Kafi Co., as well as her full animation of my birthday balloons, and a brief caption detail about what happened with us right after high school graduation (that I didn’t mention lol).

 

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Jacket here |Skirt here | Boots here

 

 

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Love and light,

 

 

Photos: KSheree Photography

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