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Black influencers share their experiences, offer insight into Black Lives Matter movement
“I know it’s not my job to educate people around the subject. But I also believe that, if you know, and if you have the wisdom to know better, you then have that burden of education,” she says.
José began by using her platform on Instagram TV to share the conversations she was having with her family in an attempt to let people know that, while uncomfortable and even traumatic for some to discuss, they’re necessary to affect change.
Photo courtesy of Irma Notorahardjo
Maria José: What’s In Your Wardrobe?
What’s In Your Wardrobe is a new series by STYLE Canada that takes you inside the wardrobes of the most stylish people we know. Get an inside look at what they do to keep their clothes fresh, closets updated, and confidence in check. Meet this week’s stylish host, Maria José.
I love keeping an eye out on vintage online boutiques like sororité. They carry one-of-a-kind pieces that are good quality, classic and versatile. Always Smithen by Tory Burch and her loud, yet tame prints and classic cuts. I’ve also had luck with little local and overseas boutiques. They often carry one-off items that you can’t find anywhere else.
Guest Appearance on "The Curious One" Podcast
With over 8,500 followers and counting, through her platform Maria has had the opportunity to speak out about BLM, raise money for those in need during COVID-19, attend Fashion Week, and partner with some of the biggest brands including Dyson, TD Bank, and Endy Mattresses (only to name a few).
8 Canadian beauty influencers to follow in 2020
Maria is a digital content creator and public relations student based in Calgary, Alberta. She’s passionate about photography, fashion, and art — and it shows through her feed. She posts everything from skincare recs and outfit inspiration, to her personalized artwork and health & wellness tips.
Calgary blogger’s fund to bridge cash gap for struggling workers
Maria Jose is a public relations student at Mount Royal University and the face behind @aglimpseofmaria. Jose and her partner started a campaign called GoFundYYC to help Calgarians who are struggling financially during the coronavirus.
Interview with the Design Hype Studio
I am a digital blogger and content curator with a unique artistry. In every post I try to enclose beauty even in the most mundane of moments. Combining the elements of nature, architecture and body movement I highlights fashion, style and beauty in a way that is pure, fun and sophisticated. My mission is to inspire my audience to embrace their natural features by using products that do not alter their appearance but rather highlight their best traits. Aside from style and beauty, my blog is heavily injected with motivational content and productivity advice.
Guest Appearance on "selfcaresunday" Podcast
In this episode, we discuss:
- Maria’s upbringing and her immigration to Canada
- her experience with anxiety, and self-care practices
- where she finds inspiration for her editorial-style photoshoots
- content creation in isolation
- what we hope to take away from this “new normal”
#WomenofAce: Meet Maria José
Hands down my biggest inspiration is Anjelika Joze — my mother. I get my love for fashion from her. When I was young, she worked as a personal designer for some of the most powerful and respected women in Luanda, Angola. Dressing female judges and the wives of politicians. I was always in awe of how she made each woman feel confident in her own skin, not only with the custom garments but also with her candid advice and encouragement. Now in Canada, she owns a reputable wedding dress alteration business, Ingenuity Couture, that she opened during the most turbulent time of her life. A single mother, she is resilient as she is talented.
Meet Sydonne Warren of #YYCBLOCKPARTY
Sydonne Warren, also known as Syd The Artiste and Mrs. Calgary 2020, is a visual artist who began her self taught journey in 2013. Over the last seven years, Sydonne has developed and honed her skills, evolving into a professional artist, instructor, designer, and a student at the Alberta University of the Arts.
Predominantly working with portraiture, Sydonne has recently begun exploring abstract painting. Her pieces often showcase a combination of high contrasted subjects, bold but straightforward colour palettes, and a mixture of expressive strokes, drips, and rigid lines. Sydonne’s work encompasses themes that are usually a reflection of herself and her desire for people of the African diaspora not only to occupy but impact and own space.
