LLULO

Covid-19 brought about many new things and also many delays on projects we were working on. So, when @africatextiles reached out to tell us about this AMAZING material we just couldn’t say no. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ One thing that will always be important here at LLULO is the use of African textiles. The beauty of knowing that someone hand dyed something so beautiful is priceless. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ As we push to move forward with a new found passion and goals, we just want to 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 for your patience through this really tough time! Can’t wait to show you what we do with this masterpiece.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 𝘴𝘸𝘪𝘱𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘧𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘺. ✨ https://www.instagram.com/p/CBy3gdij7CF/?igshid=13943xc4vpwo1

Covid-19 brought about many new things and also many delays on projects we were working on. So, when @africatextiles reached out to tell us about this AMAZING material we just couldn’t say no. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ One thing that will always be important here at LLULO is the use of African textiles. The beauty of knowing that someone hand dyed something so beautiful is priceless. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ As we push to move forward with a new found passion and goals, we just want to 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 for your patience through this really tough time! Can’t wait to show you what we do with this masterpiece.⁣ ⁣ 𝘴𝘸𝘪𝘱𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘧𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘺. ✨ https://www.instagram.com/p/CBy3TDKj_b5/?igshid=5pyuwu814wk8

Father’s Day is soon approaching. have you shopped our Father’s Day card from our greeting card brand @theayoproject? ⁣ ⁣ www.theayoproject.com https://www.instagram.com/p/CBY6w-PjDmn/?igshid=1rd0w53itqc16

we love a good product reveal. this one features one of our favorite artists @brikliam. ⁣ ⁣ this mask was inspired by him. check out his profile and we’re sure you’ll swoon as soon as you hear his voice. 💕✨ https://www.instagram.com/p/CBL_L1LF_6D/?igshid=pggosyjq2vg2

having worked in corporate fashion for years, I understand that it’s not always easy being you in particular spaces. so, we’re highlighting some amazing black professionals WHO WORK their tails off in their fields. ⁣ the below is listed in order:⁣ ⁣ @millennialmommyboss -Vice President, Treasury Management Sales (she WILL get you in line with finances) ⁣ ⁣ @sincerelytayo - Electrical Engineer and entrepreneur ⁣ ⁣ @anaiswright - high school college counselor (if you’ve ever seen her with her students, you’ll be WOWED.)⁣ ⁣ @houston_realestateking - Realtor, life coach and Investor ⁣ ⁣ @merci__beaucoupp - mental health counselor + teacher ✨⁣ ⁣ @_mary.o Doctor of Psychology⁣ ⁣ @funke_fresh Realtor (She will find YOUR house)⁣ ⁣ @lifeisarunway21 - Critical Care Registered Nurse + candidate for a Master of Science in Nursing Practice + Owner of @shopamaka ✨⁣ ⁣ @crystalotv Therapist + content creator (check her YT) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBBk8TaDMoD/?igshid=2e44kypuaa2l

𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐨 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧. 𝐰𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬. 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐙𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐃𝐉’𝐬, 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬, 𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬, 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬. tag some of your faves below!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ listed in order. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ @tomitribe - DJ and designer🔥 ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ @mekdesehaile- illustrator, photographer and film maker/storyteller. (Coming to a theatre near you soon)⁣💕⁣ ⁣⁣ @chaschevonne - celebrity stylist and ALL AROUND baddie/creative. ⁣❤️⁣ ⁣⁣ @ogblast - DJ, videographer and photographer ⁣🔥💕⁣ ⁣⁣ @vitalovegood -stylist and designer/owner of @j.o.a.n.atelier ⁣💕⁣ ⁣⁣ @rilniguh - make up artist and owner of @toniaoartistry ✨⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ @queenpeezy - low key comedian and owner of @afriwrapsandbands ⁣🚀⁣ ⁣⁣ @stacyomoyoruba - owner of @godsfingerssalon, stylist and make up artist ⁣💕⁣ ⁣⁣ @beanieboamah owner of @hanahana_beauty and creator of @theconversationspod ✨⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ https://www.instagram.com/p/CA-zw-LDH03/?igshid=1mpjgodkgleg6

some of our favorite black creatives are in these photos. there are SPECIAL, NEEDED and LOVED. there are chefs, photographers, content creators that are unique in all that they do. (All listed in order)⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐭𝐚𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰!⁣ we love to see it! ⁣ ⁣⁣ @nijalonduboi - photographer and creative storyteller ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ @oyato -designer extraordinaire and manufacturer. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ @kim.onyia - singer/songwriter and worship leader ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ @isi.rose_ -image creator and photographer ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ @celeste.a.moore -pastry chef as all around amazing woman⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ @brikliam -musician, graphic designer, artist, song writer. he does everything. ✨⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ @deunivory -multidisciplinary artist, creative, illustrator, and advocate for black women⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ @kellee.dawkins -event planner and owner of @enjoyshavedice.co in chicago.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ @yvettecorinne - content creator, model, and lifestyle blogger. https://www.instagram.com/p/CA8Y563jzpT/?igshid=1676jzd5gandk

@theayoproject just released the cutest stickers. https://www.instagram.com/p/CA1RfDwDV1Y/?igshid=14yl3lxci1aqm

this mask was inspired by one of our favorite artists @brikliam . we love his music alottttt. if you have time, please click on his profile and learn more about him and all the cool things he does. he does it A L L.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ you can find all our masks on 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐥𝐨.𝐜𝐨𝐦 https://www.instagram.com/p/CAwU3DpjXG9/?igshid=1f7zas9fla56r

Hi Everyone! Something that’s always important to me as a business owner is transparency. Although I don’t have to say much, I believe it’s important. Face masks are small but mighty tasks. Depending on the difficulty, they can take up to 45 minutes just to make 1. Before COVID, I have been the one sewing majority of items minus the items made in Nigeria. I wasn’t expecting masks to be one of the things made so I didn’t expect that I’d have to hire people during this crazy time but I am so thankful that I can. Mask costs have increased because they take time + we believe brands cannot grow alone. Teams are important to growth. We were taking on shipping costs of masks but unfortunately as a growing business, that’s not something that we can continue doing. We remain hopeful that we can keep our online store open during this time + beyond. Thank you for shopping with us during this time and spending your hard earned money. I’ll never take that for granted or lightly. God bless you greatly! - @_michelleo_ ✨ https://www.instagram.com/p/CAnm-uADuV5/?igshid=1pdqk31jbhtjc

We’re so thankful to each and everyone one of you that have purchased a mask from us during this time. We wanted to give you a little update after we posted last week that we were hiring. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ For years, one of @_michelleo_’s goals was to employ young women to create with LLULO. We’re proud to say that we’ve finally done that. With the sale of each mask, these 2 amazing women are now able to sew + make some extra coin in this time. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ With each mask sale, we are also giving a percentage to a local non profit. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ With each mask sale, we are still able to give masks to essential workers. Thank you everyone! ⁣⁣⁣ https://www.instagram.com/p/CAl2xXZjZcb/?igshid=19upfxu1vyum8

do you guys think we should re-lease this rockets mask this week? if so, it’ll be super limited. ⁣ ⁣ ps: 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧 is our home town. we however are 𝐍𝐎𝐓 in any way affiliated with the houston rockets.✨ https://www.instagram.com/p/CATtqcdjTPp/?igshid=n2znew0h684u

one thing we LOVE to see is LLULO in homes. Totally in love with @heyjessgray’s set up. 😍 https://www.instagram.com/p/CALeRlyDCye/?igshid=ab1acj9wixsa

Hey Houston! I am growing my team but I really need your help. Right now, I am in dire need of people who know how to sew. If you or anyone is interested, please send an email to [email protected]. This position is paid. ⁣ ⁣ cc: @_michelleo_ https://www.instagram.com/p/CAIiks9jEgj/?igshid=ozuf15xpezk7

we 𝘢𝘭𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 forgot Mother’s Day was right around the corner! did you know we also have an african inspired greeting card brand called @theayoproject? the last day to order is 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲! ✨⁣ ⁣ 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭.𝐜𝐨𝐦 ⁣ ⁣ illustration: @citizins https://www.instagram.com/p/B_pp8dLj-Su/?igshid=wt5yr5r9hess

featured on forbes.com and we are seriously thanking GOD above! we want to say hi to all those who are new here. thank you for purchasing and supporting this small business. it means more than you’ll ever know. ⁣ ⁣ side note: if you are based in the Houston area and are great at sewing + own your own sewing machine, we are looking to hire. please share with a friend! ⁣ ⁣ cc: @adrianageorgiades thank you. ✨ https://www.instagram.com/p/B_lgJsFDn2K/?igshid=f34sl29v5fu7