“I don’t have to just take everything that is given to me. I have a little bit of autonomy by saying no. It’s an ebb and flow.” — @WunmiMosaku for @Essence ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 🌺 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Such a sensational day working this fashion feature with actress and absolute angel, Wunmi, alongside star creators including many of my talented Howard alumni. The credits are screaming. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photography • @totheppl Set Design • @sayokoosada Style • @alexanderjulian Hair • @cheryltbergamyhair Makeup • @makeupbyjennifernam Nails • by me Aja Walton using @essie in St. Tropez with a coat of Au Natural. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Team Essence Deputy Editor • @coimurray Style & Beauty Editor • @blakelawren Creative Director • @nialawrence Producer • @sinikiwe.stephanie ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #10minimasterpieces #SEEmanagement #essie #editorialnails #nudenails #teamSEE #wunmimosaka #nails #nycnails #essencemag