The Weekend She Said Yes
A Black-Owned Fashion Story by MBG
Minnesota Mornings: The Bloom After Winter
Nikita had barely left her apartment in Minneapolis all winter, not out of gloom, but focus.
In the quiet cocoon of her solo space, she’d been sculpting her life behind the scenes. Winter had asked for stillness, discipline, quiet resilience, and sacrifice. And Nikita gave it everything — quietly, beautifully.
But something had started to shift.
Maybe it was the weather, the light coming in at new angles. Maybe it was her.
Or maybe… it was just time.
Spring was finally here. The layers were peeling off, and with them, the weight of winter.
It’s Saturday. No Zoom calls. No deadlines.
She woke up in her sunlit Minneapolis apartment — plants everywhere— wrapped in her Kai Collective Gaia Loungewear Set: buttery soft, swirling with shades of orange and purple. It felt like art on skin. A gentle reminder that softness, too, is strength.
Now, spring had arrived. And so had the girls.
Brunch was on. After months of life just... lifing, “we need to catch up!” and “let’s plan something soon,” the group chat was finally active — for real this time.
And Nikita? She was ready to receive joy.
Getting Ready-The Black-owned Way
She’s vibing to “MUTT” by Leon Thomas. She’s in her zone—hair freshly washed, skin radiant.
Bouclème had brought her curls back to life.
Eléngé’s body butter had soothed away the stress she’d been carrying.
She felt like herself again.
What would she wear?
Something honest.
Something alive.
Something free.
She reached for:
Bobbi Waistcoat — Soft, structured, unapologetically clean. It gave main character energy with no extra noise. The kind of piece that said “I’ve arrived,” even before you spoke a word.
Olive Aster Acid Jeans II—Bold in shape, soft in stretch. The perfect mix of edge and ease. The colour reminded her of rebirth. Of something growing back stronger.
Tan Chain Flat Sandal —Golden. Grounded. Spring at your feet. They made her feel like she could float.
I AM HER — Warm and captivating. A scent that felt like a wink, a secret, a declaration.
A skin-first spring makeup look by TLB and the iconic Mastermind Liquid Matte Lipstick, a rich, powerful red that matched her spirit.
Siena Earrings — Freshwater pearls that caught the light just right. Perfect for a celebration.
She added a final swipe of Mastermind. She was ready.
She snapped a mirror pic. Sent it to the group chat.
Finally: “On my way.”
Bag in hand.
Sienna Bag — Mustard yellow leather popping against her denim. Structured, but full of personality. Like her.
Brunch In The City-Finally!
The girls arrived at Café Ceres in waves — hugs, squeals,
"Oh my God, you look so good!" energy.
They toasted to missed birthdays.
To overdue check-ins.
To spring.
To the bloom after the gloom.
And Nikita? She was glowing.
That kind of glow that comes from peace. From choosing yourself.
From looking good while doing it, the Black-Owned way.
Find Your Edit
For the ones who work in silence.
For the ones blooming quietly.
For the ones just now saying yes to themselves.
This story is yours too.
Browse the Gallery. Find your moment. Style it your way.
They’re all shoppable.
They’re all Black-owned.
They’re all right here — waiting for you.
