Parading Round With The New York Liberty’s Breanna

Final weekend New York received huge—traditionally huge—when The New York Liberty clinched the WNBA championship title in opposition to the Minnesota Lynx. It marked the Liberty’s first ever championship win, and ended a decades-long basketball top-spot drought for town general. New York celebrated with a large parade on Thursday, and the Liberty’s energy ahead, Breanna Stewart, had the most effective seat on the town (other than Ellie, possibly). Beneath, she recollects her expertise of the parade with ITG. For those who thought today wouldn’t embody a number of Pumas, mimosas, and a four-step lip look, what had been you pondering?

Pricey ITG,

I’ve been feeling superb—virtually euphoric—because the New York Liberty received our first ever WNBA championship. It’s onerous to check, however the Seattle Storm had already received twice earlier than once I received a championship with them, so to be part of the workforce that introduced New York its first basketball championship in 51 years is insane. All people needed it so badly—and that’s why I got here to New York, to assist deliver this franchise one thing it had by no means had. It’s been every thing I might have imagined. The win, the parade, the celebration, every thing has been wild.

Truthfully, we’ve partied on daily basis since we received on Sunday—no sleep over right here. Then the day earlier than we celebrated with a parade, we rang the opening bell on the New York Inventory Change and went on The Tonight Present Starring Jimmy Fallon. I had an look with Puma, too. We completed out the day at Pergola and a membership after, and I didn’t get to mattress till 3AM.

I awakened at 6AM to get my hair and make-up completed for the parade. Antoinette Hill did my hair. I needed it to be just a little bit wavy so I might have it down. I did a center half, which I don’t usually do however I believe I like now. And Tenelle Veira did my make-up. We didn’t do something loopy—the objective was to look well-rested—however I did have huge lashes. She prepped my pores and skin with Glossier’s Priming Moisturizer after which used their basis in Gentle 1 and Very Gentle 4 throughout my face, utilizing these magnetic brushes. Blush was a mix of Uncommon Magnificence’s Smooth Pinch in Hope and Glossier’s Cloud Paint in Beam and Puff. She set all of it with powder from Laura Mercier and placed on a coat of mascara from Ami Colé. For my brows, Tenelle stuffed them in and gave them form with Boy Forehead Arch in Cool Darkish Brown and Boy Forehead in Clear. She used a bunch of stuff on my lips: Saie’s lip liner in Wink, a mixture of Glossier’s Ultralip in Villa and Beam, and Ami Colé’s lip gloss in Reflection. Versace’s Shiny Crystal was my scent for the day. Oh, and I all the time use Dove’s deodorant and physique wash.

The parade was a lot enjoyable. I wore these Prada sun shades the entire time and a customized Puma bomber jacket and Speedcats. Pants had been Rick Owens. We had a mimosa brunch beforehand, after which my household—my spouse, my children, my grandparents, and my aunt—had been on the float with me. I used to be so completely satisfied to have them there as a result of I needed them to see how particular this second was. It actually felt like a film. Followers had been lined up block to dam and so they had all types of merch, even classic stuff. I used to be in a position to get off the float and excessive 5 folks. There have been building employees there, and I obtained to signal their onerous hats. I’m glad I obtained to try this as a result of I needed our followers to really feel how a lot I recognize them.

I needed to play all the New York songs on the float. Jay-Z and Alicia Keys had been on the playlist, however I blended in a little bit of Meek Mill as a result of I like him. There was a number of consuming, smoking, excessive fives, screaming, chanting, and attempting to work together with as many individuals as I might. At one level, we had been even throwing sweet to the gang.

We stored the celebration going at Barclays Middle that night time. It was like a membership. The stadium was packed and there was no basketball being performed! Folks would die for that attendance. Fats Joe and Remy Ma carried out. My glam managed to carry up the entire day, even after a post-parade bathe, however I did change up my outfit for the night. I wore an all-black look from RTA—with my championship hat—virtually becoming for a live performance.

We needed this championship so badly as a workforce, however we additionally needed it for our followers. New York simply retains exhibiting up for us it doesn’t matter what borough we’re in, it doesn’t matter what time it’s. This metropolis is in contrast to some other—and we introduced it dwelling.

Love,
Breanna Stewart

Images by Em Johnson by way of Breanna Stewart