Fashion Friday: Lupita, Vogue's Covergirl

By now we have all heard of Lupita Nyong'o and her rise to stardom. Things just keep getting better for her. The 31-year-old has solidified her place in cinematic history taking home an Academy Award for her role in 12 Years A Slave. Lupita is set to appear in J.J. Abrams' installment of Star Wars Episode VII and the voice of Raksha in Disney’s live-action reboot of The Jungle Book. 

Lupita’s star keeps rising and there is no end in sight. She graced the coveted cover of Vogue Magazine's July 2014 issue (whose reputation needed to be redeemed after the Kanye West and Kim Kardashian fiasco).

Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci marigold bodysuit. Spinelli Kilcollin linked bangles. Georg Jensen double bangle.

Add Proenza Schouler in their flock-printed cutout dress. Necklaces by Jonas Studio, Pebble London, and Cara Croninger. Ksar Char-Bagh wicker bag.

Vera Wang Collection copper trapeze dress. Ann Demeulemeester necklace. Pebble London ring. Casadei for Prabal Gurung heels.

 To read Lupita Nyong’o full interview in Vogue with Hammish Bowles click here.

Rodarte metallic lace dress with sequins. Judy Geib Plus Alpha diamond–and–gold filigree earrings. Fred Leighton amber necklaces.

Jonathan Saunders check-and-floral printed dress. Ann Demeulemeester by Elvis Pompilio fine straw hat.

Janis by Janis Savitt silver cuff. Prada red satin heels.

T by Alexander Wang knit top. Jonas Studio earring. Yossi Harari corset cuffs.

J.Crew swimsuit, Yossi Harari cuffs, and Casadei for Prabal Gurung heels.

From this and other posts of mine, it's apparent that I'm a Lupita Nyong'o fan. I'm ecstatic that young girls of color, especially of darker complexion, have such a worthy role model. Let's do remember, though Lupita is a role model she is not perfect. So let's remind ourselves and our children not to invest so much into what is presented of someone else. We must encourage our children to find their worth in Christ. That's the best, most powerful beauty of all-loving yourself the way Christ does. 

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