Peace and Love Everybody!
If you’re meeting me for the first time, my name is Pheralyn Dove. I am a poet, visual artist, and gratitude coach who loves to get dressed up for everyday life. My mantra is: “I live my life in a state of perpetual gratitude.” For this post I am sharing recent outfits and a cycle of Haiku from my Chronicles. A Haiku, for those who may be unfamiliar, is a short poem. Seventeen syllables in total. The first line has five syllables, second line seven syllables, third line five syllables. Let me know in the comments which outfit or Haiku resonates with you most. Thanks!
#1
It’s a proven fact/
Gratitude, humility,/
And Faith are Vital/
At “A Room to Write & Rest Black Women Writer’s Retreat”
honoring Maya Angelou wearing:
Silk scarf, jewelry, gifted. Upcycled denim jacket by Nina Bolden, Black owned.
Black Turtleneck Uniqlo, and random yoga pants worn with satin and tulle dress by Trunc Artisans, Black owned.
Belt, Little Marrakesh Bazaar @ Reading Terminal, African owned, @lmbazaar/
#2
You can begin to/
Heal your trauma and pain by/
Loving on yourself/
Amidst the crocuses wearing:
Bespoke Hand Painted Denim Coat made by Denise Goring, Black owned.
Grey print jacket Gwen’s Alcove Black owned from 1980’s, now closed.
Leopard print blouse, and black pants, Something by Sonjia Black owned.
Turtleneck Uniqlo. Black leather belt Madewell. Black leather lace up boots
Benjamin Lovell. Jewelry gifted.
#3
Resilience is key/
During times of upheaval/
Find your inner strength./
At Harriett’s Bookshop wearing silk headwrap, gifted.
Earrings dmariehandcrafted, Black owned. Silk leopard print scarf random vendor.
Necklaces, gifted. Belt, Little Marrakesh Bazaar @ Reading Terminal, African owned, @lmbazaar/
Black shorts Something by Sonjia Black owned.
Tweed Jacket, thrifted. Black lace up boots Benjamin Lovell
#4
Want to increase your/
Lifespan? Then make sure that you/
Mind your own business/
At Hudson, New York Public Library
Wearing: silk scarf, gifted. Jewelry gifted.
Bespoke Mudcloth vest made by Nina Bolden Black owned. Belt, Little Marrakesh Bazaar @ Reading Terminal, African owned, @lmbazaar/ Black pants, Something by Sonjia. Black patent leather lace up boots
Nasty Gal
#5
Want to increase your/
Wealth? Eat more meals that you cook/
In your own kitchen/
At Iris Apfel Exhibit, Christie’s Auction House, NYC wearing:
Bespoke Faux fur stole, made by Nina Bolden, Black owned. Belt, Little Marrakesh Bazaar
@ Reading Terminal, African owned, @lmbazaar/
Leather cross body bag Odunde African Marketplace. Bespoke Black cashmere coat
Made By Denise Goring. Tote bag made from upcycled Turkish rug, gifted.
Black patent leather lace up boots, Nasty Gal
#6
Want more respect from/
Your children? Stop trying to/
Be one of their friends/
At The Painted Bride Art Center wearing:
Bespoke Hand Painted Denim Coat made by Denise Goring. Silk scarf gifted.
Black turtleneck Gap. Cargo Skirt and Belt, Something by Sonjia.
Black lace up Boots, Benjamin Lovell
#7
Want more happiness?/
Then stop the comparisons/
To other people/
A walk in the park wearing:
Gifted jewelry & Silk scarf.
Tweed jacket, thrifted. Belt, Little Marrakesh Bazaar @ Reading Terminal, African owned, @lmbazaar/
Black pants, Something by Sonjia. Black patent leather
Lace up boots Nasty Gal.
#8
Your well-being is/
Up to you. Your personal/
Growth is up to you./
At Uncle Bobbie’s Bookstore wearing:
Faux Fur Coat, thrifted. Silk scarf gifted. Cross body bag, Odunde African Marketplace, Black owned. Fatigue jacket, The Sable Collective, Black owned..
Black tulle skirt from @jonesysaccessories Jonesy’s Accessories-Black owned
Green cargo pants, Gap.
Ankle boots Benjamin Lovell.
#9
Deep in your soul is/
A sacred knowing that leads/
You to the right path/
In my dining room wearing: top and shorts
By Something by Sonjia Black owned. Black lace up boots
Benjamin Lovell. Belt, Little Marrakesh Bazaar
@ Reading Terminal, African owned, @lmbazaar/
Photo credit Misty Sol.
#10
Sometimes pride blocks our/
Blessings. Don’t be ashamed to/
Ask your friends for help/
At A Room to Write & Rest Black Women Writer’s Retreat
honoring Maya Angelou wearing:
Satin Jacket, tulle skirt, hoop earrings from @jonesysaccessories Jonesy’s Accessories-Black owned /
Turtleneck @gap/
Belt, Little Marrakesh Bazaar @ Reading Terminal, African owned, @lmbazaar/
Tote from Yowie Hotel & Shop Black owned, @helloyowie
Black patent lace up boots @nastygal
Maya Angelou commemorative coin necklace from gift shop @ National Museum of African American History & Culture
Silk Scarf, rings, bracelets, necklaces gifted
#11
As we celebrate/
Spring’s arrival, remember/
Those who did not make it/
Amidst the crocuses wearing dramatic
Fringed maxi coat, gifted. Belt, Little Marrakesh Bazaar @ Reading Terminal, African owned, @lmbazaar/
Jewelry, gifted.
Black turtleneck, unqulo. & Black lace and satin dress Trunc Artisans Gallery, black owned.
Random Black yoga pants.
#12
Tomorrow is not/
Promised. So make the most of/
Each and every day/
At The Colored Girls Museum wearing:
Gifted jewelry. Upcycled jacket by Nina Bolden.
Dress, A Part of Me, Black owned. Belt, Little Marrakesh Bazaar
@ Reading Terminal, African owned, @lmbazaar/Black knee Boots Benjamin Lovell.
#13
Listen quietly/
Allow the whispers to guide/
Where you need to go/
At Penn Station NYC wearing: bell sleeved turtleneck,
Something by Sonjia, black owned. Black tulle skirt from
@jonesysaccessories Jonesy’s Accessories-Black owned.
Belt, Little Marrakesh Bazaar @ Reading Terminal, African owned, @lmbazaar
Silk scarf gifted. Green kahki cargo pants Gap. Boots Nasty Gal.