1. Hellz Nation Womens Tee (Various Colors Available), $39.99, www.boundlessny.com , 2. Arena CPH Lonia Gold Heart Necklace, $120, maxandchloe.com, 3.The Double Hoops Earrings, $32, Cubannie Links, karmaloop.com, 4. Stacked Rings, $84, Marcia Moran, winknyc.com 5. The Down Low Jean, $140, MadeMe Clothing, karmaloop.com, 6. Gucci Large ‘Joy’ NY Boston Bag, $N/A, bagborrowsteal.com
7. Nike Dunk High Premium SB Thrashin, $139, www.stylesell.cn

Dear Erykah,

Wherever you lead, fashion inspiration seems destined to follow. I was just imagining how I was going to pull my nerd swag together and there you appeared in all of your afro and square framed glory. I’m not sure I could pull off your larger than life hair do, but I do know that your layered look has given me an idea for the perfect ‘I’m on the go but I gotta be fly’ ensemble. I could so run errands in this and then meet my girls for lunch and on and on…. Of course, I’d probably have to switch out those insane YSL stiletto mary janes you’re sporting for flats or street pumps if I’m traipsing about the city all day, but I digress. Needless to say I am oh so glad that you and your ingenious fashion sense are back on the scene and I am anxiously awaiting more of the brilliant style moments that are sure to come.

Xoxo,

Nikki