While in school. Loreal has received two awards. Her first major fashion award was achieved when she entered a student competition for "The 10th annual Miami Fashion Week 2008" and was chosen as a finalist to showcase during the event on April 9, 2008. Surprisingly, Loreal won the competition and was named Miami Fashion Week 2008 South Florida's Top Student Designer. After receiving this award, she was not expecting to win another. On May 2, 2008, Loreal debuted her first full collection, 'Hue Expressions' at the American Intercontinental University's 5th annual school of design show. Hue Expressions was based on bringing color to life. At the end of the night, Loreal was awarded best of show. Loreal said, "she would not have achieved these awards if it wasn't for God, Her Family, Her Reverend, Professors, and the inspiration from her favorite designer Tracy Reese". Tracy Reese has encouraged her to think outside the box and inspired her to embrace femininity.