Karilyn

 

So, I was about to snap her photo really quick but as she got closer I recognized her.

I knew I knew her and we were friends at Fordham but I couldn’t remember her name. So, I just stood her with my arms wide open and this funny look on my face!

Then she started laughing and we both started to laugh. It turns out we work in the same area! New York is so big yet so small.

(Not only did Karilyn remember me but she remembered my name…Gosh, I didn’t know I was that bad with names!)

Before I go, Just wanted to point out that the umbrella in the background matches her jewelry.

 

Elba Luciano & Gizmo

 

I always wanted to take a picture of Elba wearing her cowgirl hat but yesterday I actually asked. It turns out Elba was so friendly we spoke for a while about her growing up in Manhattan, her mom moving from Puerto Rico and how she came to name her dog ‘Gizmo’ (She got his name from the movie Gremlins).

She is the second person I asked to photograph and in response said- “Someone need to photograph you!” For some reason, I like when I hear that.

She also told me she will be rooting for me when I become famous.

When I complimented her on her cowgirl hat she said- “I’m telling you, I’m a cowgirl!”

Tasaly

 

 

Rugie & Maimuna

 

Rugie & Maimuna were waiting for the train when I asked them for a photo. They are both from Gambia and were decked out for a friend’s wedding. I took more photos of them but I like this one because it shows the Bronx in its normal light.

Here are two beautiful young ladies dressed to the T for a wedding but their surrounding is an eye sore. There’s litter on the floor and the platform is dirty.

I also like the bystander (or by-sitter) who is smiling as though I was aiming the camera at her. Well, it’s a good thing she is smiling because she’s in the picture.

And fashion wise, I think the print on the dresses is outstanding along with Maimuna’s killer platforms!

Takay

Takay was up the block across the street and of course everyone eyes were on her!

Well, your eyes would be on her too if you were there…but they are on her aren’t they!

I loved her boldness to put off a neon green dress and carry a bright orange bag…nevertheless, I can’t say it was to much….or was it?

 

Fish-Net

 

Okay, she doesn’t have on  fish-net stockings but I don’t know another name for her ‘look’ with tiny holes in her clothes.