As soon as you meet Tama Leia it is easy to see she has a keen eye for style and a very poetic way with words!
This beautiful brunette has been billed as “one of the industry’s upcoming literary stars” she is quickly making a name for herself on her own terms.
And during the time of celebrity zoom interviews, I’m intrigued to see that she is in such an exotic setting: I glimpse the serene water views and sunny skies behind her. She is dressed elegantly in her cozy Gucci sweatshirt adorned with her Golden Goddess necklaces and her gold signet rings on her fingers, (which she will soon be incorporating into her fashion line). She is also wearing the most elegant loungewear pants I’ve ever seen.
Here I am in my chilly Washington DC apartment, still dressed in my pajama bottoms, drinking cold coffee, but comfortable and cozy just the same.
It’s delightful to see her happy face come on my screen.
Before we get into the literary aspect of our meeting first I must know about her style:
Jewelry
Tama rarely ever wears earrings. Necklaces yes, but there are only two styles she wears. And they are both from her collection….so elegant, while also making a statement. She wears them again and again almost every day.
Rings yes, and yes. She loves gold rings. Adores them in fact.
Her signature style rings are beautifully and skillfully refined for an added touch of luster, with her stylish lion logos which are engraved with the crest of royalty. Old English lettering with an emphatic flourish
Signature Style
Tama’s signature style is classic Levi’s jeans and cozy boyish sweaters (or when it’s warm outside her ultra-feminine silky camisoles, dresses, or jumpsuits). Her chic and timeless wardrobe is something so beautiful that it almost needs its own story.
Adding to her style she is currently creating more beautiful pieces daily in her design studio
“The camisoles slip on like a glove. They are truly effortless and can be worn for so many different occasions, brunches, beach days, but also a fancy dinner.”
She’s possibly one of the most talkative girls in fashion with a lovely sense of humor and buzzing with creativity where ever she goes, but she does have a more serious side too
“I often see people in the world of fashion get so swept up in the beauty and glamour of it all that sometimes they lose themselves and forget the truly important things in this world. I’ve vowed to never let that happen to me. I try to keep a balance. I will never forget how I got here and I will never abandon my roots.”
I love what she stands for: creating a new, all-inclusive definition of beauty. Firstly she believes that beauty starts from the inside. She has always loved the art of creating her style, but beyond that, she is also a true leader with a very kind heart – She loves being an educator and a novelist. She loves the smiles she brings to the faces of the people whose lives she helps.
She looks up to other renowned educators and leaders such as Maya Angelou, Mother Teresa, and Gandhi to name a few. She sees them as world changers and icons of beauty and love.
As an artist, she expresses herself through her words and her style, and through her extraordinary company that gives back to others every step of the way.
She has always cared about helping others even as a child: She tells me the story of when she was only six years old but she had no qualms about standing up to the school bully, a mean girl named Amber who used to try to make the other girls cry. Tama confronted Amber with so much intensity and sensibility and made sure the whole class heard her stern words. She intentionally created quite a scene to ensure that Amber knew it wasn’t something that would be tolerated.
Amber backed off for good and never bullied another child again, at least not when Tama was around.
Throughout her life, she has always stood up for things she believes in and wants to make things right and fair for everyone. As a storyteller and fashion film creator she takes pride in the high level of communication she can get out into the world.
She tells me how honored she feels that she has been able to give previews of her book to editors and writers. I should think that they are honored as well, hearing the outstanding things to say about her brilliant writing:
“Leia’s words echo into your soul and create a lasting effect that makes you think about and live through the lives of the characters”
– The Daily Scanner.
Leia has mastered the power of creativity in every way. Her novels are extraordinary.
– Celebrity Style, The Daily Scanner.
Before we end our meeting I too, feel very honored to have gotten the chance to preview the first two chapters.
Her new novel is not just exciting, it’s charming and masterfully written. What I’ve read so far has made that abundantly clear and I can’t wait to read it fully once it’s out. Something tells me this is only the start of something truly wonderful for Tama Leia as an author and I am grateful to have shared this moment with her. It felt truly magical.
It is easy to see Tama will have a long illustrious, happy career and that she will for sure make a world-changing impact on the world.
By Washington Mail
Photo by Tim Sabatino
Makeup by Danelle Shia