Essence Music Festival

Hey loves!!!

I hope you all had a great weekend and were able to keep cool from the blazing heat! So every year for the 4th of July weekend, Essence has their music festival. People from all walks of life spend a few days in New Orleans listening to great speakers, attending awesome concerts, eating incredible food, and a whole lot more. I have yet to attend an Essence Music Festival, but I’m thinking next year may be the year. I had to live vicariously through those I follow in Instagram and Twitter, and of course my Facebook friends. It seems like everyone really enjoyed themselves! Thank God for pictures because we can see a small snapshot of what we missed.

Free, Michelle Williams, Goapele

Eva Marcille, Marsha Ambrosius, Keisha Knight-Pulliam, Vanessa Williams and mom

June Ambrose and Denise Vasi from Single Ladies

Shaunie O’Neal, Tasha Smith and her twin sister Sidra, Celebrity Hair Stylist Ursula Stephens

Lance Gross, Michael Jai White, Raheem Davaughn

Lance Gross, Keisha Knight-Pulliam, Michelle Williams, Letoya Luckett, NFL Star Devon Thomas and Fiancee Porsha Pryor

June Ambrose, Trina and Tamar Braxton, Eva Marcille

Tank, Trey Songz, the Pointer Sisters

Diggy Simmons, Kirk Franklin, Mary J. Blige, D’Angelo

This is just a small portion of the festivities. Visit Essence Magazine Online for more photos

Christian Louboutin Madame Butterfly Booties are without a doubt a shoe masterpiece!

Sometimes a masterpiece is better when only observed, especially in this case with a $1,150 price tag. Fashionista Mary J. Blige rocked these booties at the Essence Music Festival and looked great!

I went searching and found three cheaper options. No these shoes are not half as gorgeous as the Madame Butterfly booties above, but they are similar. If you want to achieve a similar look with the bow detailing, these are great options.