Essence Festivals (2022 & 2023): Black Girl Magic Fashions & Fun (videos & comments)

GIRLS TRIP: Essence Fest 2022 | HIGHLOWLUXXE, Jul 6, 2022 

#highlowluxxe #neworleans #essencefest2022

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Edited by Azizi Powell

This pancocojams post showcases two vlogs of Jenee Naylor & friends on a Girls trip to Essence Festival 2022 and Essence Festival 2023.

This post includes selected comments from the discussion threads for these vlogs. In addition to its other content, many of these selected comments highlight the use of African American Vernacular English (AAVE). However, I don't point out or provide definitions for these AAVE words in this post.

The content of this post is presented for cultural and linguistic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to Jenee Naylor for her cultural influence and thanks to all those who helped produce these showcased vlogs. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post.
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Click https://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2023/09/the-essence-festival-from-classy-to.html for another perspective about the 2023 Essence Festival. That pancocojams post is entitled "The Essence Festival: From Classy To Trashy (Article Excerpts & Comments About The 2023 Essence Festival)".

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SHOWCASE VLOG #2 - GIRLS TRIP | ESSENCE FEST VLOG 2023 | HIGHLOWLUXXE

Jenee Naylor, Jul 5, 2023  #highlowluxxe #garnier #fashion

#essencefestival #fashion #highlowluxxe

Hey Queens ✨,

Time for the Essence Fest vlog! This one is short & sweet: giving straight vibes and fashions😆! This year, I had the absolute pleasure of going to Essence #loreal and #garnier; and when I say they truly rolled out the red carpet; they rolled out the red carpet!

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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM SHOWCASE VLOG #1
Unless otherwise noted, all of these comments are from 2022. Numbers are added for referencing purposes only.

1. Pinned by Jenee Naylor
@jeneenaylor
"Hey Queens✨!

I know it's been a while, but I'm sooooo incredibly excited to share my vlog from ESSENCE FEST!!! This was my very 1st time attending Essence Festival and it was absolutely amazingggg. I had the pleasure of going with some amazing women, courtesy of Pandora, and we absolutely had a time! Check out all the summer fits, events, and NOLA magic and let me know your comments below!"

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2. @DeeSweetest
"It was amazing seeing your first experience at Essence!!! So glad you had a great time! Essence is a vibe no matter the budget. We know how to kick it!! Every look was GIV-ING!!😘😘"

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3. @LL-zw2qb
"You left too early Sis, you should have stayed for the New Edition concert because it was everything!"

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4. @jeneenaylor
"There is so much to do! I will definitely be back next year"

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5. @melgreen4255
"Love the vlog. I’m definitely going to Essence next year."

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6. @yvetteanderson5504
"I’ve never attended Essence Fest. This video was so nice…I had to watch it twice. 👏🏽👏🏽"

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7. @thoughtsofatherapist66
"Well done. & good job to all the other ladies who were with you. I love seeing our people in the spotlight ✊🏾. And you all had fun. It’s the Melanin for me!  😍 Okay, Essence Fest, I see what it was giving."

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8. @carinebelle4356
"Great vlog, I have really enjoyed watching the behind the scenes. The Essence fest was lit. I loved all the outfits as usual. Style on style 😀

Thanks for sharing 💛💛💛"

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9. @queenofthesouth4205
"Hey Jenee, I was at Essence Festival as well. I have family in NOLA so it's always an adventure. 💚💛💜 see you again next time!!! The music, culture and food are always GOOD."

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10. @dawndixson3922
"Baby !!!!! I love to see it !!! Nola is such a vibe …. I know it rocks at the essence fest !!! Can’t wait til I make one !!! You was killing it"

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11. @tmr7667
"Amazing work! Thank you for the virtual Pandora + Essence experience!"

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12. @sincerelyajg5067
"I have gone to Essence 3x previously (05, 08, ‘10…back in the day right out of college) and had an amazing time each time! So glad you enjoyed! Outfits were 🔥🔥🔥"

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13. @yolandafintak2263
"Great Vlog Jenee!! Awesome content of you and the other Beautiful Influencers at the  Essence Fest! Love This!! Black Girl Magic on 1000!!! 🙂"

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14. @latonyrad37
"Happy that you enjoyed my city!! Essence was fun! We are happy that it will be in the city permanently!!! Please come back and give us more fashion queen❤️"

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15. @rere2410
"So so happy you had a great time!  Black girl magic everywhere, last time I went to Essence Fest, when we landed in NOLA the flight attendant said "welcome to Wakanda" LOL"

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16. @dawnhoward53
"Jenee so glad you were able to attend Essence in my hometown.  I'm glad you enjoyed yourself, and I hope you can visit again, when there isn't an event so you can really experience the culture and the vibe. As always you nailed every outfit with so much class."

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17. @delle3955
"I have yet to make it to Essence Fest, so I appreciate your vlog, the fashions, and OMG going to a Lauryn and Janet Jackson concert, with a SWV sighting to top it off! Love it all!"

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18. @shaneemadden135
"I've never been to an Essence Fest but this made me want to give it a try. I loved the behind the scenes of you working, those are my favorite. You killed it Sis!❤🎉"

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19. @nichebmore4520
"Watching all the vlogs has  REALLY  lit the fire under me to prep for Essence next year. It's definitely an experience I feel like everyone should try....even if you only do it once."

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20. @DeeSweetest
"It was amazing seeing your first experience at Essence!!! So glad you had a great time! Essence is a vibe no matter the budget. We know how to kick it!! Every look was GIV-ING!!😘😘"

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21.@henriettaross6430
"This was absolutely everything!!! Essence Fest is magical and I think you captured all of the magic in this video! You are an inspiration, thanks so much for sharing!"

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22. @jenniferblue4972
"This video was everything! You looked absolutely beautiful and it was so cool to see all “the girls” together. True black girl magic and excellence. Beautiful!"

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23. @tinalulumack378
"Essence Festival is so fun...I've been once!! That copper dress was amazing and you looked stunning!! Hell you were stunning the whole trip. There are no words on the food!😝😛"

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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM SHOWCASE VLOG #2
All of these comments are from 2023. Numbers are added for referencing purposes only.

1. Pinned by Jenee Naylor

@jeneenaylor
"Happy Wednesday Queens!!! Sharing the highlights from Essence Fest in todays vlog, hope you love it🥰🥰"

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2. @thee_nakikke
"Hey Jenee'. Awesome vlog. I didn't make it in time at the meet n greet before the line shut down. But I saw you, girl! I had the best time at Essence Fest. Looks like you did too but ya'll put in some work!"

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3. @jeneenaylor
"@thee_nakikke  so sorry I missed you!! Glad you enjoyed yourself🥰🥰"

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4. @yeamaneal5652
"Wowsi!! Your outfits were 10 across-the-board each time. Some of my friends that attended this year said it was super,duper hot as you stated. Thanks for providing these pleasurable escape for us each time and also thanks to Josh and Mia for their dedication to making you a superstar. We see how hard you work and this African aunty (Liberian) appreciate it!"

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5. @TACo-281
"You rocked every look at ESSENCEfest. 🔥

Thanks for giving us a vlog because you were giving us content the whole time with the outfits.

I would have loved to see a little more like last year but i enjoyed what you gave us. It looks like you had a great time!"

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6. @AshleyWashington-en6vq
"My only complaint is that I wanted this to be longer because I was enjoying it so much! I am absolutely convinced that I need to get my a** to ESSENCE next year and I'm not sure why the hell I haven't been thus far! Love your vlogs, keep up the great work Team Jenee'!"

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7. @sophiaosei1980
"You are flying high Jeneé with ESSENCE fest trip sponsored by Pandora and L'Oreal/Garnier!!   The Balmain loan was DRAMA!  Your shoot with Jackie Aina exemplifies Boss Ladies🤎"

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8. @meciesmoments6550
"Yaay! 🎉 Looks like this year's Essence Festival was everything!! 😍⚜️💕 Thank you for sharing your lovely experiences!! 🤗 Wishing you continued success! 🌟"

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9. @EmorettaRobinson
"Essence Fest looked like it was a lot of fun. You looked stunning. And your outfits and accessories were 🔥."

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10.@arethacrandell3360
"Jj you are my inspiration  everything I see you as my lil sister in my head represents  the dark-skinned girls out here..we are being more noticeable  now since you and every other dark-skinned girl showing off our beauty and style..thank you❤"

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11. @swonsley245
"Just WOW!!! Jenee!!!!     I am going to Essence next year w/hopes to see you on one of those stages!  You're a fashion Rock Star!"

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12. @shoedeeva4355
"You are simply fabulous in every outfit. Slay slay slay. The black and white Balmain was my favorite"

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13. @LindaFennell-nz7el
"QUEEN WAS QUEENING!!!

Continued success!!!👌👑"

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14. @godisgood28
"Talk about a VLOG of just Beautiful melanin queens! Keep shining cause you are making your mark in this fashion industry! ❤️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 # icon"

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15. @chandamochaswirl
"Hope my city treated you well   Every look you slayed 💯🥂"

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16. @ms.inspiration385
"I followed your Essence adventures on Instagram, and it looked like such a wonderful time.  Your fashions were always on point, & I particularly loved the Monroe Steele/Something By Sonja White dress & the Lorvae sunglasses.  I also enjoyed the concerts and y'all impromptu sing-a-longs as that seemed like such a fun time.  Finally, just seeing Blacks altogether in harmony was just a delight.  Congratulations on reaching 400k on Instagram. Thanks for sharing a fantastic weekend!  P.S. YOU AND JACKIE AINA TOGETHER WAS WOW!!!"

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17.@crochetbabe829
"You slayed those two white outfits so good, where is the fashion police!!!!!? Both of the were absolutely bomb!!! A d that black dress was a stunner!!!"

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18. @ruthmc3936
"Fabulous content...delivered ..period🎉 classy!!❤"

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19. @daretoberare6435
"Sooo good, you ladies are beautiful queens"

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20. @journeywithjell1594
"Great video Love love  all your looks and the sisters."

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21.@happybeautywithob6
"This was way too short...lol Just stunning all of ya'all. 👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing."

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22.@Ccgemini
"Thanks for sharing. I know it was 🥵🥵🥵AF but you served some 🔥🔥🔥looks"

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23. @yolandafintak2263
"Gorgeous and Giving The Gurls Want We Need At Essence.  The pics with you and Jackie were Fabulous X 's 100!!!🤍💜🤍💜💥💥"

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24. @mochabetty
"That shot with both you and Jackie Aina was 🔥🔥🔥🔥"

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25. @onetreeurbanjungle6100
"Missed this year but great to see other folks pics. You all be fabulous, 1/2 my fits be sandals and shorts. Lol! blessings !"

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26. @seymonetko1958
"OMG! I commented before I saw you and Jackie! :) :) :) So inspiring."

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27. @styledbypg
"I was in the line for L’Oreal to see you and the Yusefs.  But they cut the line and said it was closed 😩

Hopefully next time!"

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28. @MsSocialLeslie
"Hunnaaaaayyyyyy you slayed every luuuukkkkk 😂"

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29. @Tastywisewife
"Yes it so damn hot!!!! I’m so happy it’s finally raining here in New Orleans. My AC was crying for help😂"

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30. @bandilenzimande4235
"Josh and Dennis shooting content for y’all 😭😭😭😍❤️❤️❤️"

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31. @char90303
"Swear I didn’t recognize Jackie Aina 🫣 that body was bodying 😅 whew chile. Loved all your outfits. Your style speaks to me."

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32. @traceyrobinson7502
"This was blog was everything🔥"

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33. @ICreateThoughts
"When Chocolate people get together 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾"

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34. @tttenterprisewaiters6329
"U stay FLY"

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35. @dineosibiya2123
"Beautiful  , your style woooo, that black silky dress ,stunning, thank you l see in South Africa."

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36. @kellialexander4080
"Yassssssssssssss Queen!!!!"

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37. @daintychick461
"10 mins Jenee...gurl😂"

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38. Jenee Naylor
"I cut out all the rambling and just showed the fun parts😂😂😂"

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39. @daintychick461
"@jeneenaylor  we love the ramble friend❤️"

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40. @meciesmoments6550
"@jeneenaylor It was short, sweet, and beautiful! 😍⚜️💕🎉 Thanks for sharing! 🤗"

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41. @jeneenaylor
"@daintychick461  somebody said I talked too much in the last one so just testing out a shorter format!"

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42. @jeneenaylor
"@meciesmoments6550  thank you!!🥰"

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43. @thetiredfemme3652
"@jeneenaylor ”who said dat” PorshaVoice 😂😂"

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44. @daintychick461
"@jeneenaylor  whaaat....clearly they're not day one Queens lol"

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45. @jemaki6746
"@jeneenaylor  it’s a lie! absolutely love every part of your sharing, and depends what someone’s here for if it’s just the fashions then mute, but I absolutely love the way you think about things and share, it makes you you, literally why I’ve loved your videos from the beginning"

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46. @pmhartfield
"@jeneenaylor  whoever said that isn’t a day one Queen. The ‘talking to the camera check ins’ makes us feel apart of the trip. Ps: the new camera is great! 👌🏽"

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47. @charleebelfonte8977
"I’m here for the ramble! Would def love to hear audio of your interactions with the other girls, your thoughts on the events, concerts, etc. For someone who has never been, those things make me feel like I’m there. The fashions are great but I can see what you’re wearing on other platforms. I come to YT for life in motion. Thanks for sharing, though. I’m a Day Oner ❤"

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48. @deejames7031
"Listen......y'all did that!!  Josh we see you with the drome!  Out here making a whole GD MOVIE staring yo WIFE 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🔥🔥🔥💨💨♥️♥️🫶🏾💯✌🏾"

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49. @JMariesFace
"I enjoyed this Vlog like I do all of ur vlogs and why made me smile harder was seeing u and Jackie omg so cute 2 superstars black & beautiful 🫰 🫰"

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50.@judithedwards1413
"Hey Mr Mayor Jenee is here to shut yr city down just give her the Keys to the city the trophy and the belt.. I approve this msg 💯❤❤💘"

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51. @queenofthesouth4205
"NOLA was hot enough to fry an egg...on the sidewalk.💜💛💚"

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52. @amiem6480
"So chic and so fly!"

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53. @karenhebert9016
"I’m from here and we never experienced 100 degrees that heat will assault you but I see you enjoyed yourself ❤"

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54. @lasharondavis3138
"Great vlog as usual but the attire oh my always on point.  ❤"

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55. @olgaharris1103
"🌺 That black dress was 🔥 fire! 🤗🥰…Had to come back and include the white dress also, and of course you are the BEST DRESSED of em ALL!  🤗😎"

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56. @Poshpash
"My fav influencers linked up 😢❤! I love it"

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57. @deniseoates7147
"Looks like you got some fun time in there with some work.   It was good to see some familiar faces like you stated.  You really did some great planning of your outfits.  Back in the day I had at least 2 to 3 changes a day because it was so hot there.  I might try to go one more time before I call it off for old age (performers not my cup of tea) and we don't have the energy to walk around.  Thanks for sharing and blessings to you and all in the days to come."

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58. @tonyatiffanyofficial
"Babeee your whole blog is a VIBE!!!!!! Keeping making great QUALITY CONTENT!!!!"

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59. @veronicawise4648
"Beautiful outfits and you looked fabulous as always. Everyone seemed to be enjoying the weather, events and girl time together. Thanks for sharing the Essence experience this year."

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60. @kathleenharris8824
"Loved this Essence Fest Vlog! All of the fits head to toe glamorous. That looked like it was so much fun."

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