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CLT Fashion Designer Radar

Co-Director Susan Dang and Producer/Director Michelle "Chelley Denae'" Mitchell

On June 21, 2014 my friend Susan Dang and I directed the first student fashion designers showcase for Charlotte Fashion Guild. AiCH presents CFG Fashion Designers Showcase is a fashion designer competition giving  the Fashion design students of The Art Institute of Charlotte a chance to  compete to have their garments in Septembers Charlotte Fashion Guild Style Week. The judges for the competition were AiCH fashion department director Meagan Glasco, fashion industry professional/ professor Mike Watson, Flow by Tara Davis  designer/professor Tara Davis,  Erica Arcilesi and Ryan Philemon of CFG.

 The designers were given an androgynous theme to see how creative they can be. The audience and judges saw more than they had anticipated, I can't wait to see what they come up with for Charlotte Style Week. Congratulations to our winners of this years competition Stephan "Vin", Terrence Henderson, Kristany Wallace , Patrick Tai , and  Keisha "Starr" Sutton.

Judges: Meagan Glasco, Ryan Philemon, Erica Arcilesi, Mike Watson and Tara Davis

 Model Alicia Cannon, fashion designer Vin and model Joshua 

Model Drew Batchelor, Brent Lyons, Danielle Willingham and fashion designer Terrence Henderson

Model Kaitlin Barnett, Fashion Designer Kristany Wallace, and Model Reid Summer

Model Ebony Livingston, Fashion Desiner Patrick Tai and Model  CJ Howell

Model-Actress Mary Elizabeth Spradley, Fashion Designer Starr Sutton and Andrew Bumgarner 

Behind the Scenes: AiCH presents CFG Fashion Designers Showcase

AiCH presents CFG Fashion Designer Showcase is a fashion designer competition produced and directed by Michelle "Chelley Denae'" Mitchell and Susan Dang. The Fashion design students of AiCH will be competing to have their garments in Septembers Charlotte Fashion Guild Style Week. Here is some behind the scenes photos:

Networking Spotlight: Jeffery "Fro" Young

Jeffrey Young, better known as FRO, is an aspiring model by way of Brooklyn, New York who has recently found a new born skill in creative directing. Fro has always been a man of many talents with the first found talent being dancing. Fro currently works with BE Magazine based out of Atlanta where he learns and gains new skills and assets which he uses to better himself with business in this entertainment/fashion industry. Check out some of his work.

Model: (@prettyboi_coop)

Model: Danny Velasquez (IG: IamDannyV) 

    Description: Formal Fatigue, Danny is wear a classic pea coat with an urban pair of fatigue pants and runsway boots

 Model: Travis Simons (@Tucray_803)

    Description: Travis is sporting the reveal of "Shirts for Pants". He is using a Versace windbreaker jacket as a pair of high ankle pants.

Models: Mieisha Beauchemin, Jowan Grant (@JowanG, @Skittlez_215)

   Description: Both sporting Spring Windbreaker fashion. 

See more at http://fromedialive.net/home.html and follow him on instagram @fro_media

READY TO LAUNCH: Beginner Blogger Tips

Recently I spoke at the Keep Calm and Blog On Conference Ai about how to start blogging, how to write a blog and what inspired me. This is what I shared with the students of The Art Institute of Charlotte and after several request I am happy to share my tips as well as what I have learned from others with my followers.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vD7faYR7db1aMAYduJW7GwiWYXjWHrKx7apbOGremlI/pub?start=true&loop=false&delayms=3000

On the Move: Keep Calm & Blog On Ai Confrence

 

KEEP CALM AND BLOG ON is a blogging conference that was created to connect local bloggers to learn about how to improve their skills in beginning blogging, photography, networking, and fashion blogging opportunities. The event is on May 12, 2014 at the Art Institute of Charlotte in Room 233. That night will kickstart off with two Keynote Bloggers, Tamera Marbury and Jami Svay, and then, it will break out into 45 minute Workshops of your choosing. More hour by hour details about the event is seen in the ITINERARY, and more information about the workshops and the speakers in seen under WORKSHOPS. Make sure you save your seat today!

I will be speaking at the Ready To Launch workshop along with Bridgette Wright of Charlotte, North Carolina is the CEO of Style Media, LLC. During this workshop, you will receive tips on beginning blogging, graphics, and layouts. Bridgette and I will also cover the advantages and disadvantages of WordPress and Blogger. As well as giving you more information on how to organize yourself and time in the process.

For more information please visit http://keepcalmandblogonai.wordpress.com/

Thank You Followers

Kisses

This is for the sneaker head in love

ASOS Faux Leather Cap, $15;asos.com|Marc by Marc Jacobs Accessories Women's Marc by Marc Jacobs Calamity, $365; julesb.co.uk| Valentine’s Day Kicks Reebok x Melody Ehsani Team Up For The “Love Me.. ,stupiddope.com| MARKUS LUPFER 'Emma' colour block jumper,$414; farfetch.com| Pull & Bear Fake Leather Baggy Trousers,$21; pullandbear.com| STELLA MCCARTNEY lips print sweater,$488; farfetch.com| Topshop Faux Leather Pencil Skirt (Regular & Petite), $90; nordstrom.com| TOPSHOP Petite Leather Look Tshirt Dress,$104; topshop.com

Bliss

 

Ladies Valentine’s Day is next Saturday, looking for something to wear on a date or ladies night out? Here are some fashion trends and exotic, seductive, warm fragrances perfect for pushing the boundaries of sexy for V-Day. Love will be sure to find you looking and smelling good.  

TOPSHOP Lazer Cut Crop; $72 topshop.com| Raffia Stripe Skirt by Uniqu;,$260 topshop.com| H&M Leather court shoes;$99, hm.com| Romanic OPmbre’ Lip Tar Victoria's Secret NEW! Forbidden Eau de Parfum; $52

 TOPSHOP Panelled Peplum Dress;$90, topshop.com| Manolo Blahnik BB Suede 115mm Pump, Fuchsia;$595, bergdorfgoodman.com| Kate Spade New York Pendant Studs; $35,couture.zappos.com|Michael Kors watch|Marc Jacobs IPad case

H&M Jersey dress ;$33, hm.com| Jill Zarin Oxidized Brass Siam Glass Round Drop Earrings; $20, macys.com| Good & Co Typographic Love Silk Scarf; $160, wolfandbadger.com| MARC BY MARC JACOBS Bolt Link Bracelet; $55, bloomingdales.com| Giuseppe Zanotti Suede Snake-Strap Sandals; $1,695, saksfifthavenue.com| Very Sexy Eau de Parfum; %52, victoriassecret.com

Being Mary Jane

She’s baaaaccccckkkkk!!! Mary Jane Paul a beautiful, successful and well-educated woman with impeccable style played by the lovely Gabrielle Union on BET networks hit TV show Being Mary Jane. Despite the appearance of having it all she faces lots of relationship drama because she is looking for love in all the wrong places. In the first season we adored her, this season we fall in love with her. Get the look here. This is my recrestion on Mary Jane's look from the first episode of this season.

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This is for the girl who loves to rock jays just as much as her stilettos. She likes a hip hop inspired androgynous look with a touch of femininity.
Top:Forever21 Tupac Tunic;$16|Bottoms: Beige Chinos|Necklace: Starter Jock;$27, gojane.com|Rings: Chronicles Rings;$6,pixiemarket.com|Marie Marot Beanie;$100|Marilyn Monroe Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan Jersey Case;$8.25,amazon.com|Hoodie:Turn Down for What? Black-Lebron-Michael Jordan-Music-hiphop;$25,etsy.com|Shoes: Nike Air Jordan 5 Retro V Fire red w/ black tongue;$270

The New Chic: Urban LA

This look is inspired by the mainstream hip hop era, the 90s. In the 90s music was a big influence on fashion and created a reborn again culture. Many of today’s music artist incorporate the classic 90s beats and other influence from mainstream 90s hip hop and r&b artist such as N.W.A and Mary J. Blieg. Now 2013-2014 trends are combined with 90s mega fashion and beauty trends to create a cohesive look.
Top: Forever 21 Glam Statement Cropped Sweatshirt; $18|Top Shop Studded Lace Bralet;$40|Bottom: Society of Chic Curve Leather Skirt Black; $78|Shoes: Giuseseppe Zanotti Design High Tops| Earrings: Body Central Boss Hoop Earrings; $5.90|Hat: Vogue Gold Beanie;$18,pixiemarket.com|Marc by Marc Jacobs Metallic Faceted iPhone 5 case ;$45|Alexander Wang Beats Studio Headphones from Beats by Dre; $450