VINTAGE GLAM......

Written by Nicole Oraha


My second brief for my styling workshop was called "Vintage Glam".

Think embroidered lace, delicate beading with a touch of roaring 20's and regency high society. The direction I took when styling for this brief was to create a classical, glamorous vintage look with a touch of sophistication and elegance.

 I styled my model with a delicate lace dress with a sheer scarf over her shoulders and a vintage hair headband to add the glam and sophistication. the shoes add a sexy element with the mix to suede and leather textures and brings the look together to give a 'high society' feel.

POP ART....

Written by Nicole Oraha


Pop art was one of my briefs for the styling workshop I participated in. It made me think of bold and bright prints and pops with a splash of colour.

 

The direction I wanted to take with the styling was 'fun', 'energetic' and 'fresh and young'. Where I went with this look was more of a sporty look to bring in that energetic atmosphere.

This look screams 'Pop Art' with all its fun splashes of bright colours in the dress, the bold accessories and multi-coloured sneakers. To add to the look, I incorporated some scattering balloons for a hint of playfulness as it all ties together with 'Pop Art'.

NYFW 17: KATIE GALLAGHER REVIEW

 

           


Written by Brene Ashley


Showing her 16^th line, titled Hallow, at this year’s F/W 17 collection, Katie Gallagher, says Halloween is where she found inspiration. Using only two colors throughout her total 20-piece collection, what you may think was a limitation hatched a very unique line. The bright orange contrasting with the dark black, the structured lines of the garments that contrasted with the femininity of the sheer tops successfully communicated the “really strong woman” that Gallagher says was the woman the collection is designed for and inspired by. Her use of contrasts, her creativity, and her purposefulness in expression of such a strong message was artfully appreciated.  

F/W 17: ROMEO HUNTE REVIEW

Photos by: Akinyi Ragwar

 Written by Brene Ashley & Zaneta Hardy

Romeo Hunte FW 17 collection, a contemporary brand that focus on outwear. This line had an recurring theme of streetwear that can appeal to many people in street fashion worldwide. Honestly, I totally can see a lot of influencers and bloggers wearing his brand. He was strong on playing with the textures especially the color blocking. Taking a simple blue trouser pant adding a color blocking dark blue at the bottom, gives it such a dramatic feel. Won't it look nice with a white-buttoned up work shirt and black pumps!?!?

This collection had a lot plaid paired with vibrant colors. Dressing up your puffy jacket with more of a polished look. There's a lot of men influenced within this collection with makes such a universal line. I have to say Romeo Hunte appealed to both women and men in this collection...I would wear a lot of these pieces!!!  

NYFW 17: ANATASIA IVANOVA REVIEW

Photos provided by Anatasia Ivanova PR Team

Written by Brene' Ashley & Zaneta Hardy



The new collection of Anastasiia Ivanova was inspired by the story of a real woman. That women can be themselves with having love, freedom, and independence. Anatasia Ivanova dresses shows elegance & sophistication with each woman wearing her dresses in their own way....but with confidence.

For the inspiration of this collection was based on outer & inner beauty. FACT: "We as women have to love ourselves", most of the time a garment & fabric can impact how you feel. You put on a piece it gives you that ultimate confidence and it gives you life. These designs are cut to emphasize a womens' figure and fits in that places that outlines the hip. Anatasia Ivanova dresses shows that stop and stare by being in complete amazement of how well crafted these designs are made.

Chiffon was recurring theme in this collection, with many delicate fabrics that had a whimsical appeal. If you went to Anatasia Ivanova fashion show you would feel  that each piece had a story.

NOLCHA FASHION SHOW....

Photos provided by Akinyi Ragwar

Happy Thursday, I went to fashion week last September I was able to attend Nolcha Fashion Show. It was many designers with unique and sophisticated pieces. Here's a glimpse of the Nolcha Fashion Show! Enjoy!

TAORAY WANG.....

Photos by Akinyi Ragwar

Written by Akinyi Ragwar & Zaneta Hardy

Hello Happy Monday, I was planning on posting this a couple months ago. During Fashion Week, I was able to attend Taoray Wang show. This was an Asian inspired with a modern twist. Her clothing was absolutly amazing most of pieces we're pieces that you could actually wear either dressing it up or down. Either way your able to incorborate these styles in your wardrobe. I love that it can be worn different ways or for different body types. This line is not limitless. I was in shock looking at these style walking down the runway as I was snapping away. It's interesting how a line comes together and works in a cohesive manner. I can't wait for next year fashion show 2016!!!!