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Social Event: Spring Blissed 2016

6/4/2016

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Legacy Cakery dessert table at Spring Blissed 2016, featuring cupcakes, cannoli, and printed menus on a white lace tablecloth.
Expression starts with an idea and from that idea fashion is born. Creating memorable pieces to expand and stimulate the body, mind, and soul.

The Story Behind ​Young Gods

Eunika Simmons with her two sons Nigel and Carlos are the visionaries behind Young Gods Fashion Brand.

Established as a way for her sons to express their talent and identify their entrepreneurial roots through clothing. 

Young Gods is a high-end eco-friendly brand that caters to the fashion-conscious youths who enjoys wearing trendy clothes. 

​Young Gods fashion invokes the nature of youth and infuses it with cultural heritage and tranquility.
Eunika Simmons, founder of Young Gods fashion brand and organizer of the Spring Blissed 2016 event, holding a pink rose.
Eunika Simmons, creative force behind Spring Blissed 2016 and the Young Gods fashion brand.

Spring Blissed: A Closer Look​

This past weekend we had the opportunity to be sponsors at Eunika's annual spring fashion show, Spring Blissed 2016.

Spring Blissed is a Fashion Music Event created to provide young inspiring artists and entrepreneurs with an opportunity to showcase their talents to an audience of industry executives, family members, and friends.

​The hard work and dedication of each designer was present and on display with each young model who ripped the runway. Through this platform, children are allowed to express and discover their powers as they tap into their genius and overall dopeness.

Opening Workshop: HoopYogini™
​with Venetria Benitez

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HoopYogini™ instructor, Venetria Benitez
The event sprang into motion with a mini workshop by HoopYogini™ instructor, Venetria Benitez as she conducted an interactive floor presentations showing guest and participants the scared art of hatha yoga which incorporates hula hoops to elevate the mind, body, and soul.

​Using mindfulness meditation and conventional twists and bends participants had a blast experiencing the benefits of this core strengthening practice.

Teen Host: Nigel Simmons Takes the Mic

The MC and Teen Host for the evening was Nigel Simmons the owner of Young Gods.

This was Nigel’s first time hosting such an event. We honestly must say he did a phenomenal job sharing his thoughts and interviewing guests, models, and designers.
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Teen Host Nigel Simmons

Event Highlights

​KSJAMM Dance Troupe Performance

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KSJAMM Dance Troupe
KSJAMM Dance Troupe performed an intrinsic dance routine infused with rhythms and beats.

Kenwan Designs by Olatunde K. Onakoya

Their performance was followed by the 1st designer of the evening, Kenwan Designs. Founded by Olatunde K. Onakoya, Kenwan Design is a bright and vibrant wearable fashion line that applies modern chicness with African print. 

Ms. Onakoyastrives on bringing diversity to her high-end couture clothing line.

​With over 30 years of experience, she works vigorously to improve and evolve her brand.

Vocal Performance by Ms. LaNiyah Gladden

The audience was then graced by the harmonious sounds of Ms. LaNiyah Gladden, who sang an original piece. She owned the room as she captivated the audience through her vibrant saucy sounds. 

Launching her clothing line at the tender age of 8, Ms. Nyjha Lawrenceis a powerhouse. Not only is she a designer she is a model and aspiring actor from the Philadelphia area. 

Young Designer Spotlight: Nyjha Lawrence and Saphari Designs

Saphari Designs is a Kool Kidz Collection that incorporates all of Nyjha’s favorite colors and patterns.

Her mission is to inspire and motivate other children to think big and dream deep, while living life to the fullest but most of all her message is for children to remember they are beautiful no matter what shape, size and/or color they are.
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Ms. LaNiyah Gladden

Grand Finale: Young Gods Fashion Showcase

Last but certainly not least, Young Gods closed the show. Created in 2014 the brand is designed with the purpose to inspire and reach the youth as a way of showing them how to maximize their full potential and gifts.

Created using natural products, Young Gods launched its first collection this year during the eighth season of the Atlantic City Fashion Week.

​Daring, creative, edgy, bold and limitless are just a few words that describes Eunika and her boys. It has been our pleasure to be apart of this spectacular event.
There’s Greatness in us all, Find yours"… Young Gods

Spring Blissed Sponsors & Vendors

DJ Smoke
Reppin Brooklyn NY, DJ Smoke has been gracing the social scene with his rhythmic heart pumping mixes for 12 plus years. Blending classical sounds with today’s hits is just one specialty offered by this talented DJ who knows how to get the party started.

​As an entrepreneur and host of his own show, DJ Smoke showcases a plethora of talents from upcoming, aspiring and professions artists and musicians.

Donzell Crow 
As a nice added touch to end the event Donzell Crow serenaded the crowd with an original ballad call “the devil is a lie”. As singer/song writer out of the New York area, Donzell Crowmusic is derived from his life choices and everyday experience.

Myrlande Georges
As a female entrepreneur, Myrlande Georges has a passionate voice in the fashion world. Her line seeks to inspire while allowing for the exploration of creativity and healing through jewelry making.

As a brand “Metamorphix” encourages women of all ages to be confident in their self-expression and beauty. Captivated by beauty, Myrlande often experiments with unconventional materials and rare metals in order to create simply dynamic pieces.
Jada
Two young entrepreneurs were featured as they raise funds to support their dreams. First Child-preneurs Jada. Is raising fund to continue her pursuit towards Fashionable bliss as she allocates funds to further her modeling and acting career.

A future boss chick in the making. All proceeds from her table the Dazzling Candy Shoppe & Boutique are going towards her trip to Florida as she is a finalist for an upcoming modeling showcase.

​She is one out of three contestants invited from the Tri-state area to take part in this extraordinary event.

To help Jadafulfill this dream Email: [email protected]

Jayden
Jayden was the last Child-preneurs to be featured. As he worked his table with his mom selling delicious lemonade and cookies, as vendors he is hoping to save up money for his college fund in hopes of becoming creating programs and software for elite industry video games.

H+
As a constellation prize, one lucky child is being given 5 free sponsored Dance Classes for attending Spring Blissed 2016 from H+. 

The Hip-Hop Dance Conservatory is a company for dancers by dancers aimed at cultivating an environment of sustainability and longevity within their craft. Founded by Artistic Director Safi A. Thomas. 

H+ provides biomedical research facility, and a dance center for injury prevention and treatment, amongst many other initiatives, programs, and workshops.
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​Visit the website at www.hdcny.org or Facebook @hiphopdanceconservatory.
Legacy Cakery
We can’t end this blog without discussing the delicious treats we baked. We dedicated our service to bake special treats for our rising stars in attendance.
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We made mini cupcakes decorated in vibrant colors that were not only appealing to the eye but scrumptious in taste.
For our chocolate lovers, we made chocolate covered pretzels rods that were fun and decorated with lots of chocolate and gold candy.

We couldn’t come to an event and not have something special for the adults. We made our talked-about Hennessy Cupcakes and Henny Mousse cups. Paired with chocolate or vanilla cupcake this was a surefire hit!!
Assorted mini cupcakes with pink, blue, and white frosting--baked by Legacy Cakery for the Spring Blissed 2016 event.
Colorful cupcakes made for Spring Blissed 2016, each topped with swirls of pink, blue, and white buttercream.
We love what we do and we are happy to share our services and Cupcakes with the world. As our motto goes we are changing the world one cupcake at a time. 

Thank you again Eunika for all that you do as we look forward to Autumn Blissed 2016 and event for the chic modern professional.

​Stay tuned there is more to come from this brand.
Eunika Simmons, young model and creative behind Young Gods, taking a bow on the runway at Spring Blissed 2016.
Eunika Simmons takes a bow on the runway, closing the Spring Blissed 2016 show with gratitude and creative pride. Peace, Love & Blessings

Video by Anibok Studios ​

Final Thoughts

We hope this post was exciting and encouraged you to learn more and support young entrepreneurs. Take some time and see what’s in your local area and network.

​Should you require additional information please feel free to email us at [email protected] and visit.Legacycakery.com for more delicious treats. 

​Leave us your feedback or a comment as we appreciate our audience, Thank you again for reading this post.

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Note: We no longer host social events like Spring Blissed. This was part of a limited event series we created back when Melissa was focused on custom cakes and dessert tables. While we’ve since shifted to shippable cake jars, we still love celebrating creativity and community through desserts.
Logos of Spring Blissed 2016 sponsors, including Legacy Cakery, AniBook Studios, Metamorphix, and more.
Spring Blissed 2016 sponsors and supporters, featuring Legacy Cakery, AniBook Studios, Dazzling Candy Shoppe, and others.

Vendor & Sponsor Contact Information

  • Photo: D. Harris Photography (http://dharrisphotography.pixieset.com)
  • Photo: Sirjonesmag @sirjonesmag 
  • Photo: Anibok Studios @Anibokstudios
  • Music: DJ Smoke, E-mail: [email protected]
  • Music/Singer: Donzell Crow Song Title: "The Devil is a Lie"
  • Poetry: Phoenix Poetically Inclined Reign the Poet
  • Dance: KSJAMM DANCE TROUPE
  • Video: Anibok Studios @Anibokstudios
  • Speaker: Eunika Simmons @eunika_simmons
  • Designers: Young Gods, Kenwam Designs, Saphari Designs
  • Runway/Host Coach: Liz Da International Diva
  • Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist: Flynn Marie Pyykkonen
​          (www.Wlynnmarie.com)
  • Models: Zion Da Prince, Jeremiah, Amelia, Carlos Simmons, Aniya Pearson, Amir, Jnesis Campbell, John Elliot, Victoria Cerini, Jeremiah Griffith, Kaleecia, Noah Green,Olivia, Justice Lynn, Lucy The Tod Mod, Alyssa, Jada Aaliyah Tillett, Niyah, Chance, Alyssa 
  • Spring Blissed Hosts: Nigel Simmons 
  • Special Guests: Venetria Hoop Yogini Instructor, Donzell Crow Song Title: "If Only" by Donzell Crow, H+ | The Hip-Hop Dance Conservatory
  • Sponsors: Legacy Cakery, Anibok Studio, Sir Jones Mag, H+ | The Hip-Hop Dance Conservatory, Matamorphiy, Jaden Lemonade, Jada Starz

hashtags we used for Social Media promotion

#springblissed2016 #legacycakery #diamondlegacygp #hdcny #hoopyogini #youngleaders #youngceo #jaden #childmodeld #runway #childdesigner #fashionart #ksjammdancetroupe #redcarpet #greencarpet #popupshop #scoialevent #dLgp #EunikaSimmonsProductions #Film #Tvinterviews #YoungGodsT.V #ChildHost

🧁 About the Author

Melissa Diamond is the founder of Legacy Cakery and the creative hands behind every small jar we ship. With over a decade of baking experience, she’s passionate about sharing desserts that feel like joy in a box. Whether she’s in the kitchen testing new cake jar recipes or helping other bakers grow their own ideas, Melissa believes every sweet moment deserves to be thoughtful, beautiful, and full of flavor.


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