Posts Tagged ‘Detroit style’
(Photo Sets by Reel Clever Films)
Bedrock Beauty Leather Ad Campaign
Ken Paves Salon
Clinton Township, MI
11.16.15
An epic situation occurred this fall. I was called on to become the lead stylist with Reel Clever Films to work with an amazing cast of artists to create this bomb set of photos. I am super happy to finally be able to release these photos. I just want to thank the entire team, including the small business, Green & Glamorous of Canton and Flossy’s Suitcase of Highland Park, for hooking us up with some dope wardrobe.
Bedrock Beauty Leather was such a cool duo to work with. They are just starting their handmade luxury leather handbag business and wanted a sophisticated yet timeless touch to promote their new line.
I chose ten of Detroit’s top models and had Bedrock Beauty choose which one they thought would represent their bags with confidence and grace.
Drum rolllllllll….They chose the fierce Fatima Kojima…
For the “Lady in Red” set. I wanted to do a monochromatic look. So I paired this Green & Glamorous long sleeve form fitting dress with the snakeskin clutch. Sprinkled a little sexy into the mix. And bam! An outfit and bag for the nighttime businesswoman.
For the second set, I wanted to mix it up and go in the opposite direction. I aimed for “European Swag”. We have texture, we have muted colors, and leg skin. Trendy yet very fall.
All the pieces here were from Green & Glamorous
The hat is mine: Forever 21
Leather bag: Bedrock Beauty
“Simple Chic”
Ladies want to be able to stylish yet work appropriate. Add that one statement piece that’ll take your style from 0 to 100. Real quick.
Houndstooth Open Poncho: TJ MAXX
Top & Pants: Green & Glamorous
Perfect 1940’s vintage style from Flossy’s Suitcase
I was definitely feeling the “Ginger Rogers” vibe going on here.
We wrapped up the shoot with “Old Hollywood Glam”
Shades: Pitaya
Fur Throw: Flossy’s Suitcase
Dress: Green & Glamorous
Thanks to Reel Clever Films for making it possible as well as Bedrock Beauty for allowing us to get really creative!
I also want to say thanks to the staff at Ken Paves Salon of Clinton Township. Shout out to Brianna and Hannah for hair and makeup 🙂
Detroit Design Festival: OOTD
Posted on: October 19, 2015
(Photo: Worldiction Edited: Leah V.)
Playing with filters on PicMonkey.
These photos were taken after the Eastern Market After Dark DDF (Detroit Design Festival) Fashion Showcase. Boy, was that a looooong day. But there is always time for taking impromptu photos.
Wardrobe Breakdown:
Hat and Sunnies: Forever 21
Neck piece: Burlington Coat Factory
Scarf: Caniff Gift & Variety
Dress: Ann Nahari (Designed by me)
Belt: Rainbow
Lipstick: Kat Von D Beauty
Bobcat Bonnie’s: Happy Hour
Posted on: October 2, 2015
Fashion Blogger Alliance: Happy Hour
Bobcat Bonnie’s
Downtown Detroit
October 2, 2015
When bloggers get together, it gets a little crazy. We take random usies.
We pretend to act cool. Haha.
We even stick our tongues out.
But deep down, we genuinely share a love for fashion and art. We strive to inspire through our creations.
We come from different backgrounds.
Somehow we just fit together.
Creating new friendships.
I am always the crazy one. Lol
Shout out to Bobcat Bonnie’s for housing us rowdy bloggers. Food was good and the service was on point.
Essence Street Style Awards
Posted on: September 21, 2015
(Fabulous +Plus Blogger Chante from Everything Curvy And Chic)
Essence Street Style Awards
NYFW: Part Two
September 13, 2015
Dumbo, Brooklyn
This is part two of my NYFW journey. So after being denied access to Rachel Zoe’s show, I took the subway (with my large baby blue tutu) to Dumbo, Brooklyn to the Essence Street Style Awards. I met up with some native Detroiters, met a buddy from Boston, my bestie Kait, and of course, I took some bomb street style photos. Check em’ out:
Preggers n’ Chic: she basically took three different concepts and smashed them together. And it worked.
Loving the different textures here.
Oh, hi there. I caught this fashionista in mid-convo.
I was immersed in so many turban looks.
Large shades, clutches, and kilts.
I can’t even tell you all the things I love about this ensemble. Just love!
Natural hair. Don’t care.
Basically, this pic was taken under my umbrella when the rain decided to pour down on us fashionistas. Kori is a local blogger from the D. She stays selfie ready.
I guess I did take over NYFW after all.
*Twerks*
Ha.
Lil Miss JB Style Does NYFW
Posted on: September 15, 2015
(Photos: Worldiction)
Jordan: Hey guys, I’m Jordan the creator and curator of Lil Miss JB Style! When I’m not styling clients or working out I enjoy stuffing my face with great food, dancing around my house to music that’s entirely too loud and exploring MI with my trusty sidekick & dog Ana! www.lilmissjbstyle.com
*And it’s her birthday today!*
Detroit Does NYFW Series
Eastern Market
Detroit, MI
Sept 16, 2015
Q: What was the inspiration/story behind your look?
Jordan: This look was actually inspired off of a few different NYFW shows for this fall/winter season and was spotted on Olivia Palermo shortly after.
Q: How would you define your style?
Jordan: Honestly I can’t define my style, I’m a Jill of all trades, well…of all styles. I think the crux of my style revolves around ease, comfort and wearing what makes me feel confident regardless of if I am dressing for work or the weekend.
Q: Who are your style icons?
Jordan: I honestly draw inspiration from so many people, but if I had to name a few they would be: Esther Quek, Olivia Lopez, Mary Seng, Christina Caradona and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.
Q: Where do you like to shop?
Jordan: Everywhere! Lol no really, I don’t like to limit myself because you can miss out on some gems that way. My favorite places to shop are definitely ASOS, H&M, and TJ Maxx.
Q: Have you ever been to NYFW, if so when and what was your fave part?
Jordan: Sadly I haven’t been yet, but I’m saving up for next year 😀
Q: Who is your fave designer?
Jordan: Gaaah, honestly I don’t hang on designers like most fashion people but I definitely enjoy Altuzzara.
Q: Whose show are you most looking forward to this year?
Jordan: I really am interested to see Pyer Moss, especially since he’ll be showing a video addressing racism.
Q: What do you like about NYFW more, the runway shows or the street style and why?
Jordan: Street style hands down! Unless you’re a fashion maven or celebrity a lot of the ready to wear clothes just don’t seem functional to me, but the street style always gives me awesome ideas on how to re-wear what I already own.
Q: Links to any social media pages?
Jordan: –Instagram: @lilmissjbstyle FB: https://www.facebook.com/lilmissjbstyle Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/lilmissjbstyle/
Mel Does NYFW
Posted on: September 14, 2015
(Photos Courtesy of Worldiction)
Mel: My name is Melissa, aka MafiaMel, and I am a film maker, journalist and actor living in Michigan. For fun, I like to travel, hike, read and take photographs.
Detroit Does NYFW Series
Eastern Market
Mafia Mel
Sept. 14th, 2015
(Photo edited by Mel)
Q: Inspiration behind the look?
Mel: Spain! The Spanish style is very simple but bold and dynamic. I wanted to work with that.
Q: How would you define your style?
Mel: Punk kid has fun. I really look at my style as revolving and boundless, there isn’t anything that can’t be made mine.
Q: Who are your style icons?
Mel:Isabella Blow, Gia Carangi, Angelina Jolie and Mae West
Q: Where do you like to shop?
Mel: Forever 21 and online. Most of the time I really have something in mind that I want and it isn’t always “modern” and I don’t want to be bound by that, so I search the world wide web!
Q: Have you ever been to NYFW, if so when and what was your fave part?
Mel: I have not been, but they won’t be able to keep me out for long.
Q: Who is your fave designer?
Mel: There are so many to pick from really! I just like a designer who stays consistent. I consistently like what they produce.
Q: Whose show are you most looking forward to this year?
Mel: I’m always excited to see what Moschino is going to do.
Q: What do you like about NYFW more, the runway shows or the street style and why?
Mel: Wherever the true risk-takers are.
Q: Links to Social Media
Mel: @Melisterine7
Detroit x NYFW
Posted on: September 10, 2015
Photo Courtesy of Worldiction
Bloggers: Eden, Me, JB, and Mel
September 10, 2015
Detroit Does NYFW
Eastern Market
Detroit, MI
Photo: Worldiction
As you can see, none of us are going to be attending Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week. (Pause) *Cries eyes out* So kidding. Although some of us are slightly disgruntled to not be apart of the shows, street style, and glam after-parties with mega supermodels, we decided to have our own little NWFW inspired shoot in none other but the D!
Photo: Worldiction
So, JB (with the fur) came up with an idea. Let’s play in clothes (what we usually do anyway) and come up with what we’d wear if we were going to attend NYFW. Genius idea. And how can I deny a photoshoot with the baes 🙂
Photo: Worldiction
Our goal here was to fake laugh, which turned into full blown cackles, witch laughter, and hooting. lol
Along with our photographer Scott of Worldiction Arts, we welcomed Nigel, the cool videographer.
Shout out to Alua Aumade for the black and white handmade neck piece (jabot). He’s also got some dope bow-ties. Support your local businesses and check out his Etsy.
We’ll be posting pics of the entire photo shoot the entire week of NYFW on all of our blogs. Stay turned, fashionistas.
(Model: Amanda Sweet and myself, doing whatever it is that I do)
Ashley Stewart
Lathrup Village, MI
August 29th, 2015
#LoveYourCurvesTour
(Tamara from Ashley Stewart and Coco the Comic from 105.9 FM Detroit)
I had a photo shoot planned that morning that I’d been working on for the last few weeks. Tamara of Ashley Stewart emailed, asking if I’d like to cover the event and be a special guest. I couldn’t refuse.
The fashion show was awesome and the energy was high.
Here are my top “Three” picks:
1. The tulle skirt. It can be paired with a cami, a denim button-up, or a blazer. Such a versatile piece.
2. A tribal print dress.
3. The Fringe bag. Basically anything with fringe on it is this fall’s trending detail.
It isn’t an event unless you have paparazzi.
As a special guest, I was able to join Ashley Stewart’s “Runway Competition”. I did win! Ha. But I had to take a pic with one of my fiercest competitors.
Fan Usie.
Fan Selfie. Digging the hat all the way!
My makeup artist, Madinah and my buddy, Cassy of The Fuller Women Network.
Style Trifecta was in the building.
It’s not about having the perfect picture, it’s about having the perfect attitude.
I was feeling myself like Yonce’. Wardrobe breakdown:
Stripped Shirt: F21 Plus
Jewelry: VictoriousMe Canada
Tutu: I made it
Style Blog X Self
Posted on: August 11, 2015
(Photos/MUA: Madinah M. Stylist/Model: Leah V.)
July 31, 2015
Z-Alley
Downtown Detroit
Style Blog X Self
I’ve been blogging for a little second now, but just beginning to take it seriously. Hell, I’ve just started to take myself seriously. Instead of treating my blog like Instagram or Facebook, where I post pretty pictures, I should be treating it like a diary–a virtual diary. Isn’t that’s what blogs are for? Blogs were created to be that independent platform where creatives and internet revolutionaries could have a voice.
Since I am turning the big 2.8. and embarking on different journeys, I am self-reflecting on who I am, what am I doing, and what had I initially set out to do? In these days and times, the world is so fast, people have quick access to so many avenues and channels that no one has time to stop, mediate, and think. And since, I am nearing 30, I feel the need to take a breather and take it down a notch.
Life is everything vs. self. You always have to come back to self at the end of the day. I think that’s important to say, but so easily forgotten. I need the same reminder as well. That’s why I am so grateful to have creatives around me so that they can say, “Hey, you’re getting crazy. Come back to life and we’ll talk. K?”
Like my buddy, Madinah 🙂 Who beats my face and takes photos of me. What more could I ask for? Haha.
I think everyone should walk through life with a long cape on and a smile on their face. We’re getting old, have fun sometimes!
I had a lot of fun with this shoot, even though it was hot as heck outside. Us, Michiganders, aren’t used to very hot days. lol.
Stubby ‘n’ fierce. Bye Felicia!
My little sister made the cover of O.N.E. Mile’s first zine!
April 11, 2015
The Garage
O.N.E. Mile Project
7615 Oakland Avenue
Detroit, MI
Me, Jean-Louis (Artist and Editor), and Jannah at the launch party.
Don’t you just love Tyson’s smile?
I made my mom pose. lol.
Some fashionable partygoers.
Halima and I. We’ll be working together soon.
My new best friends, Matthew and Allen. We make a style trio.
Outfit Breakdown:
Turban: Forever 21
Necklace: Deb’s
Undershirt: Regeneration
Shawl jacket: Burlington Coat Factory
Dress: Wal-Mart
Purse and Sandals: JustFab.com
Beauty and the Muse 