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FASHION... A YEAR IN REVIEW: Willie Gee's 2011

2012-01-12T15:32:00.016-05:00

FASHION, FASHION, FASHION! Once Winter melts away and Spring breaks there are fashion shows back to back to back! Last year I had too many shows and pictures to review, edit and post that unfortunately some of the best got left behind. There were so many GREAT Fashions that I couldn't easily pick a few, post and move on. So I'll be doing Fashion...A Year In Review to give you all a taste of what's to come THIS Spring! I thought I'd start with one of my favorite shows...WILLIE GEE'S!

This was Willie Gee's 2nd Installment of one-of-a-kind designs by Malcolm Williams, the show named for his Grandmother who always encouraged him to persue his dreams...and I'm so glad she did!

Malcolm is one of thee best designers I've seen in Pittsburgh and even on a larger scale like NY and Paris. With flowy designs that scream High Fashion!

Malcolm is seen here with one of his designs from the bridal collection.

The packed house was entertained by 2011 Pittsburgh Fashion Week's Hall of Famer LaMont Jones as he pulled Fashionistas from the crowd to show off their fashions and this one happened to be a designer himself designing a gem studded shoe that I tried hard to get a good photo of but couldn't.

Willie Gee's always features more than just Malcolm's designs. He features other up and coming designers including student designer Cary D. Heard that I've featured in the Soul Pitt Quarterly and debuted his designs in the 2011 PFW Student Show.

This young designer has a great eye for fashion and thinks outside the box when it comes to street wear, club wear and prom gear! I love his twist on the Prom Gear...I think we're all over the same prints and cut out patchwork prom designs.

Usually you just see the guys in a colored vest and tieto match the dress but Cary has taken it to a new deminsion with his printed vest and ties to match the pattern of the dress.

Cary is seen here with model LaTonia Michelle.

In addition to the Classy Designs Malcolm does, he also adds a funky flair to his shows. Going for the WOW factor he creates unimaginable designs that make for an exciting show! These designs should be on display in the Art Institute or some museum of art.

The paper skirt - made from magazine pages was one of my favorites! Malcolm in gold sequin Hammer Pants received roses after the outstanding show.

I had to go back stage to take a closer look at these designs!!!

I also LOVED the magazine layered dress with fusia feathered bodice!

After the show I caught of with some of the lovely models Serena Bond, Danielle Jackson & LaTonia Davis.

And I couldn't resist getting a photo with this fabulous designer whom I'm sure will someday be on Project Runway and on New York and Paris Runways soon!

Come prepared to spend!!! These vendors have some irresistable jewelry and accessories like none you've ever seen before! Shout out to Nikki's Beauty Bar in Oakland. #Ialmostwentbankrupt

Willie Gee's Fashion Show is also the place to be to see where Pittsburgh's Fashionistas are hiding!!!

The Trendy Trio...

Dapper Duos...

Stylish Singles...

The Wild Pair and Laced Up...

And ladies in Ruffles!

Up next for Malcolm...Willie Gee's 3rd Annual Fashion Show at the Omni William Penn Hotel on April 29th 2012. If you ladies and Gents want to be a part of the HOTTEST Fashion Show in Pittsburgh see the flier below for details on the casting call.

Fashions For A Cause

2011-11-22T14:22:00.007-05:00

There's nothing that touches your heart around the Holidays like a story of defying the odds and defeating the enemy called Cancer and these two sister's story is no different. My Aunt Roberta Goodman-Smith was recently diagnosed with Leukemia. There's nothing like the L & C word to warm your heart around the Holidays like LOVE & CARE! Right away my Mother Senilla Powell-Patterson jumped into action! My mother moved her baby sister across state to live with her so that she could take care and get her to doctor's appointments. Together they have become a Triumphant Duo! As of today my Aunt's Cancer is in remission and is in no need of bone marrow but she still has to have chemotherapy treatments. Through it all both sister's remain positive and stick together to encourage and uplift each other. My Mother recently lost her Sister Jackie Porter to Cancer and was determined to take action against the disease!

One idea my Mother came up with to help my Aunt to keep her mind off of the disease was to continue a business she started before she got word of my Aunt's diagnosis...Jewelry making! She quickly got my Aunt interested in the idea as a hobby and therapy method. Once my Aunt Roberta saw the beautiful stones and beading she was hooked...pun intended! They have since made and sold several pieces in the hospital alone! A portion of Patterson & Smith Designs proceeds will go to the Leukemia & Cancer Association for cancer research and a cure!

These beautiful and colorful pieces are made of semi-precious stones in turquoise, amethyst & red coral & black. They range from $40-$150.

This red & black glass & beads necklace, earrings & bracelet set is priced at $25.

These are what I like to call their Tribal pieces and they range from $45-$50...

As well as these crystal pieces below.

These pastel pieces range from $30-$50.

And the glass bead sets are $50.

These lovely pearl sets range from $45-$175.

Great detail, love and hard work has gone into each of these charitable designs as seen here with the multiple strands of this Mother of All Pearls piece!

Give the gift that keeps on giving this Christmas and Holiday Season. Support this and other charitable business' when considering the true meaning of Christmas!

To purchase these and other items or for custom orders you can contact Senilla Powell-Patterson of Patterson & Smith Designs at gresina@bellsouth.net.

HATS Are Makin' A COMEBACK!

2011-10-27T15:14:00.015-04:00

All Kinds of Hats are makin' a comeback this Fall. From Fedoras to Floppys...this Fall is Full of Sharp Toppers in the style of your choice! Fedoras are makin' a BIG comeback this Fall for Men and Women, boys and girls! Lamont Chatman, models LaTonia Edwards & Kontara Morphis all look Great in their Fall Hats!!!

Fedoras are hitting stores like crazy now embellished with jewels, flowers, feathers and an array of leather, lace and satin bands and bows. There's so many different styles it's hard to just buy one. But I've narrowed my options by creating my own bands for different looks and outfits for each day! Of course I didn't just buy one...although I can re-style one, gotta have different colors!!!

Seen here is just a band I had laying around that I would sometimes use as a headband.

Here I took a feathered necklace that I seldom wear and extended the chain just a little and didn't have to ruin the necklace. The rhinestones and chains added a nice funky fresh jazz and pizazz to it!

I LOVE this Floppy Hat with the trendy studs on the flap from Ashley Stewart! It adds a little trend to a classic look! And speaking of Class these brothers have got it! Model Jarvis Powers in his Page Boy Cap and Model Manager LaMont Jones in his Fedora.

This San Diego Cap is a cute warm topper in a great color for Fall and Winter.

Fall is still Fashionable for "Going to Church" Hats. This Winter wool off-white Cloche from the 1920's era is a timeless piece to be worn with class and sophistication and the two tone brown one from Fedora Pittsburgh that can be dressed up or down for a stylish look while keeping the wind from messing up your tress.

Cat Daddy here is seen in a vibrant blue wool Fedora for a nice night out on the town from Fedora Pittsburgh.

Hats are so cool even the babies are wearing them!!! My pumpkin Taylor wearing a purple sweater knit material Fedora with puff balls from The Children's Place...

and Journey sporting a Pageboy Cap and Austin in a San Diego Cap both from Baby Gap.

Adults can get fashionable Fall hats at stores like Burlington Coat Factory, Target, Rainbow, Gabriel Brothers, and many other Hat stores but Fedora Pittsburgh has one of a kind hats just for you at an affordable price!

Come to the Strip District on the days and times below and see Cindy Burns for your perfect match! People tell me all the time that they don't think they can wear this or that type of hat but they really don't know what suits their face shape or head size...come see Cindy and she will give you the perfect fit! You may also run into this fabulous Mad Hatter LaTonia Edwards who just might let you buy the hat off her head!!! lol

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Pittsburgh Fashion Week 2011 ManStyle Show Review

2011-09-29T14:37:00.009-04:00

This was the first ManStyle Men's Fashion Show for Pittsburgh Fashion Week which is in it's second year. So needless to say I was excited to see some men on the runway for a change!!!

The Show featured JoS A. Banks Menswear at the John H. Heinz History Center started out with Pittsburgh's A List Celebrity Television Personalities!

Local Celebrity WTAE Sports Broadcaster Andrew Stockey having fun on the Runway! And City Council Constituent Services Coordinator Matt Hogue shows us the fashionable side of politics!

Handsome as can be models representing JoS A. Banks & PFW and well! Rising model Marcus Powers is sure to make it in New York Fashion Week!!!

The Casual Male looking dapper in seperates from JoS A. Banks including Tommy Hilfiger apparel.

The Plus male sporting Fall's Favorite colors browns and tans.

The well suited male in tux, bow tie and scarf and model Tim O'Reilly.

The evening benefited a worthy organization called Capacity Developers Inc. which provides suits and work wear for men re-entering the workforce from unemployment, prison, renewal and recovery like the gentleman below. Irene Anderson Sparks, Community Resource Manager seen with Kevin Schnieders who is on the Advisory Board and is the CEO and President of Educational Data Systems which is a contributing partner of the program was the Commentator for the organization's part of the show where they showcased donated suits, scrubbs and labor work wear that they supply for the men in need!

Capacity Developers is a non-profit that also provides systems of support to ensure that men of Greater Pittsburgh have the ability to seek gainful employment through education & training programs and supportive services. Please support this great organization by donating suits and mens work wear and/or monetary donations at http://www.capacitydevelopers.org/

The Runway was also adorned with custom designed studded and painted sneakers by Ben Smith of BRUSH FOOTWEAR. You can place your custom order with Ben at ben@brushfootwear.com or his website at www.brushfootwear.com .

I must say I was a little dissappointed that there weren't more men's fashions presented in the show that lasted all of 20 minutes with JoS A. Banks presenting 15 looks! At $40 a ticket, I'm sure fashion goers were looking for a little more. With Men's Clothing Stores in Downtown Pittsburgh alone Brooks Brothers, Larrimor's, Lydell's, Macy's, Sak's Fifth Avenue and even a little street wear...it could have been a great show!

Pittsburgh STEP UP! We have great talent and exceptional potential...we'll see what the rest of the week has to hold. But I'm sure the Fashion Students will BRING IT in the back to back Student Runway Shows. Get your tickets now (because these shows fill up fast) at http://www.pittsburghfashionweek.com/

PFW Opening Night w/ DONCASTER

2011-09-27T14:31:00.013-04:00

PITTSBURGH FASHION WEEK 2011 OPENING NIGHT was a HUGE success with the "From BRYANT PARK To MARKET SQUARE" Under the Tent In Market Square Event!

Fashion and Excitement was in the air as the night started out with a VIP reception of Sushi & Martinis at McCormick & Schmidts and Wine & Hors d'Oeuvres at The Capital Grille. There was barely walking room only!

The Opening Night Event was to benefit the Ladies Hospital Aid Society and did they show out in numbers!!! LHAS helps "To provide support to the sick and the poor living in our diverse neighborhoods." Tiffany & Co. took donations of $200 each for LHAS as they presented donors with a "Mystery Blue Box" of which they could keep. Jackie Dixon is the Vice President of Community Relations for LHAS.

The Show Under The Tent At Market Square was hosted by KDKA-TV's Kristine Sorenson who graciously introduced the Founder of PITTSBURGH FASHION WEEK Miyoshi Anderson. Miyoshi is an Actress and Model and she always reminds me of a Barbie Doll I swear she must have been the model for the original Black Barbie!!!

The evenings Fashions were provided by DONCASTER On Fifth"Extraordinary Apparel for Extraordinary Women" in the PIATT Building at 301 Fifth Avenue. Miyoshi started the Fall Fashion Show off modeling a Cashmere with Printed Skirt and Ruffled Blouse.

My Favorites of the Evening! I love the Fall for wraps and coats that give you a more stylish and sophisticated look! The fringed plaid Scarf Wrap with a leather belt around it is a new trend that I love! And Leather is BACK! (Thank God #tiredofthepleatherandpplcallingitleather) but in a different way...leather trim and accenting is the new trend!

More Capes, Wraps and Coats!

Suited up for Fall and some Seperates.

Animal Print Jackets and Printed Coat Dress.

The Career Woman will look stunning this Fall.

Now for play and fun Night's Out on the Town and these models LOOK like they're having fun!!!

Give it up for the Golden Girls!!!

DONCASTER Designer Patricia Clyne was ever so modest when asked to the runway. She's seen here with the Chairwoman of the event Teresa Cavoti and Miyoshi Anderson. Miyoshi with her loving mother and sister!

Also in attendance was Miyoshi's mother & sister, Nicole Berry and Liza Simmons and one of my Favorite Fashion Designers Malcolm Williams with one of his Plus Size models Danielle Jackson wearing one of his peices. Danielle will also be modeling in the PFW Back to Back Runway Shows on Friday and Saturday.

The lovely and stylishly creative Denise Edwards was also in attendance while fellow Fashion Consultant & Stylist Lakisha Pattin volunteered for the event looking lovely in her staple Blazer that "goes with everything" and sharp bright blue strappy sandals! I've learned my lesson...volunteer and heels don't go together! But if you can do it...work it out!!!

Denise and Lakisha will are the featured make-up artists for the PFW Back to Back Runway Shows for Friday and Saturday!

Did I ever tell you I love Fashion?

After the show there was a VIP Champagne & Desert Reception at Izzazu Salon and Doncaster at Piatt Place. Guests were greeted by Piatt Place volunteers donning gift bags and wearing blinged out PFW Tee's designed by LHAS and the sounds of No Bad JuJu Unplugged band.

The Doncaster boutique pre PFW was "Pittsburgh's Best Kept Secret" but not anymore!!!

I caught up with some of the models at the reception and they were still all a glow about PFW!

The atmosphere was filled with sweet puffs of smiles and beauty hence the hanging edible creme puffs created just for this event!

The "Designer Deserts" were created by Executive Pastry Chef Naomi Gallego and champagne compliments of The Fairmont Pittsburgh. Aren't they so pretty??? I could hardly eat mine for staring at them!!! Leopard Print Pastries...WHAT?

Stay tuned for more sweet treats during Pittsburgh Fashion Week 2011. Next Up for PFW...TONIGHT "THE MEN'S SHOW" with JOS. A. BANKS. Get your tickets for this and other events during the week at www.pittsburghfashionweek.com

FASHION FEVER Review

2011-09-23T11:26:00.024-04:00

The Pittsburgh Fashion Scene is heatin' up as we get closer to Pittsburgh Fashion Week 2011 with FASHION FEVER

The Style Studded event was created by Style & STEEL's Wadria Taylor & Lakisha Patton and held at THE Premier Restaurant and Lounge in the City for "The Good Life" SAVOY

The "who's who" of Fashion in the Steel City were in attendance like one of my favorite designers Malcolm Willams of Willie Gee's Designs seen here with two of his models (and my favorite plus models) Danielle Jackson & LaTonia Michelle (who also modeled in the show for Armani Nejor Designs).

Designers featured for the evening were (from left to right) Jazmeen, Lana Neumeyer, Armani Nejor Designs (mom Tisha Dolby as stand in) and Paula Minydzak.

Speaking of Armani Nejor Designs...the now 11 year old is growing up! Designing more sophisticated and sheek designs adding Black satin to her Fall Collection. Armani Nejor Dolby debuted her bright eye popping colors and color blocking at Pittsburgh Fashion Week 2010. Her new peices for this year are showing her maturity as a young designer!

Premiering a Black Satin Sheek and Short Cocktail Dress with Long Black & Red Reversible and Detachable Train is Red Carpet worthy! You can contact Armani Nejor at http://www.armaninejordesigns.com/

Other Fashionistas were Red Carpet worthy for this Night of Fashion and Fever!

I brought the Jungle Fever to the Night with this one peice Zebra print romper, Aldo perforated leather booties and matching bag and the oh so trendy Fedora and Feather drop Earrings!

Designer Jazmin Jackson of Jazmeen designs is seen here modeling one of her "from Desk to Date" color blocked EASY BOLD LUXE collection peices. Her models struted thier high wasted long bell bottomed boldly colorful pants and simple blouses down the runway in true High Fashion Runway Form!

And in a more dressier fashion Jazmin models her black one peice halter jumper which is always a classic look!

This Classic look of comfort & style is Timeless and Sexy and there's sure to be some heat rising on that date!

I LOVE the creatively inventive High Wasted Halter Pant seen here in plaid and basic black over a plain or printed Tee. Also the Canary Yellow Lace Top with see through sleeves and the 80's style Hot Pink top with leggings! Jazmeen's Design Office is at 100 5th Avenue Suite 509 Pittsburgh, PA. Schedule your personal consultation at jazmeen.style@gmail.com

Designer Paula Minydzak's designs are inspired by her "Friends and Family's" need for anything from jeans to Semi-Formal wear. Love the black sheer w/ tank layered top.

Paula's Semi-Formal dresses and gowns.

Paula can be reached at madalen@comcast.net

This next designer is no stranger to the Pittsburgh Runway either! Featured in Pittsburgh Fashion Week 2010's Eco-Chic Show Lana Neumeyer literally ROCKS the runway with her Brazilian designs and her models samba and marraco all the way down the catwalk in these flowery flowing dresses and ensembles!

Lana's eye for High Fashion is noticed in these long flowing burlap eco-friendly long coat suits!

Lana can be reached at http://www.lananeumeyer.com/

The fellas stepped out in true swagger for the event. You gotta love a man that steps out in style. Can't wait to see the Men's Show at PFW 2011 on Tuesday, Sept. 27th.

The lovely Event Planner herself Wadria styling in her natural true Caribbean style while her partner and Stylist Lakisha Tweets during a LIVE interview with PFW Founder Miyoshi Anderson who was in NY for Fashion Week on Twitter for PFW as the featured stylist and make-up artist! And I thought I was the master multi-tasker!?!

Fellow Activist Brandi Fisher looks lovely after working hard coordinating the models for the show like the lovely model on the left.

Other Fashionable attendees pose for a group photo. Don't you just love the diverse looks of Fashion?

Each of the Designers featured for the evening will be a part of the back-to-back Runway Shows for Pittsburgh Fashion Week 2011 which begins next Monday, September 26th through October 2nd! Log on to http://www.pittsburghfashionweek.com/ for details and tickets! Hope you're feelin' the Fashion Fever too, I want to see you all there in the name of Fashion!

Kaplan Fashion Kamp

2011-08-03T13:19:00.014-04:00

This past weekend Kaplan Career Institute - ICM Campus held their FASHION KAMP for Alumni and new enrollees in the Design Program.

"In the name of Fashion" Model/Actress Miyoshi Anderson and I were invited to talk with the students about what else? Fashion of course!

We were invited by the lovely Design Instructor Renee Forbes and one of her lovely current students Whitney Parker and introduced by a Kaplan Deisgn Alumni Donavan Wilburn.

Miyoshi who is also the founder of Pittsburgh Fashion Week and a Consultant of the iModel System of which she has Spring and Fall Workshops each year was invited to talk with the students about MODELING!

She talked to them about everything from how to present themselves as models to what to bring to a modeling gig, casting calls and go-sees. She also gave demonstrations on different styles of walks and poses for different designers and watched and critiqued as seen above with Model Shayla Kemp who walked in the International Designer Zang Toi show for PFW 2010.

As Fashion Editor, Blogger, Stylist & Consultant I was invited to talk about PERSONAL STYLE!

Personal Style to me is just being yourself and owning your look! I encouraged the students to revisit their childhood and what they liked to wear and what they didn't. Also the images they saw or see on television from the stars, videos and red carpet events and in magazines.

You don't always have to follow the latest trends... but you can find YOUR Personal Style in some of them!

First Lady Michelle Obama sets a great example of Personal Style and Princess Kate Middleton.

They don't let the media or anyone tell them what they should or shouldn't wear regardless of the trends, designer or price tag!

What Personal Style is NOT is what I like to call the "HOOD TRENDS"! Demonstrated here with the new "bonnet" aka "dubee" aka "night cap" hood trend which the students named "a HOT MESS" or as dubbed by Donavan as only he can do a "HOT SPICY CAJUN HOT MESS! lol

You know...the latest laziest, sloppyist, sluggish look that is supposed to prove that "I don't have to dress appropriately in public because I make up my own rules" trends. These styles are NOT Personal Style because it's normally the "follow the leader" game. In fashion and in having a Personal Style YOU SHOULD BE THE LEADER! YOU should be the trend setter!

Alumni Sofiya Mozley was invited as well to showcase her lovely jewelry designs and her Ardyss body sculpting products of which I sell as well (check older posts).

As a Fashion Consultant it is my job to help you find your Personal Style whether it be trendy, sexy, classy, classic, flirty, casual, conservative, modern, retro, vintage or versatile I can help you discover the your true Personal Style and the best look for you.

And for students looking to work on your Personal Style and/or Fashion Design and Merchandising degree check out Kaplan Career Institute.

10 Wood Street Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or call 412-261-2647 or Toll Free at 800-441-5222 and see what they have to offer.

Who knows....this may be the best time to enroll because Dr. Forbes is talking about a trip to Fashion Capitol PARIS, France!!! "Have Passport will Travel" is her moto and she has her sights defenitely set on Paris!

If anyone is interested in helping fund this trip to Paris, France please contact Renee Forbes at 412-261-6491 Ext. 247 VM246.

Pittsburgh Fashion Week 2011 Designer's Preview Show

2011-05-17T20:52:00.007-04:00

May is always a busy month for back to back Fashion Shows either for charity, fundraisers or just annual Spring shows...but are we ready for Pittsburgh Fashion Week 2011???

Miyoshi Anderson Executive Director & Founder of Pittsburgh Fashion Week gave designers, reatailers, models and students of the Pittsburgh Art Institute a preview of what we'll see in some of the back to back runway shows for the last two days of PFW 2011.

Designers and Retailers from all over the city and surrounding areas also got the opportunity to sign up to have their designs featured in one of the every hour on the hour runway shows as well as vendor opportunities in the Fashion Avenue Market Place.

A few of the designers featured a sample of their designs tonight at the largest and most exciting Designer & Retailers Meeting ever!

One designer featured his custom jewelry line for men & women...

Another featured his Baby Doll, Color Blocking & Solid Gold designs that were recently shown at the annual Willie Gee's "Beyond the Stars" Fashion Show several weeks ago...

Another featured her sheek & floral designs that were recently shown at the Glam for the Cure event last month...

This designer is a student at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh where this meeting was held and her designs are inspired by music and nature!

And this next Brazilian designer who is currently at Fashion Week in Brazil has had her floral flowing designs featured in Pittsburgh Fashion Week 2010 and as recent as this past weekend at the Couture Violette Fashion Show "Passionate About Purple" fundraiser for Gwen's Girls.

Who are these designers you ask? You will have to wait and see!!! Pittsburgh Fashion Week 2011 is September 26th-October 2nd so look out for the July, Aug., Sept. Issue of the Soul Pitt Quarterly magazine where I will introduce Pittsburgh Fashion Week 2011 "THE DESIGNERS"!!!

Also, if you are a designer, model, stylist or hair & makeup artist and are interested in participating in Pittsburgh Fashion Week 2011 you can go to http://www.pittsburghfashionweek.com/ and sign up! For fashion lovers...tickets go on sale June 1st!

Glam For The Cure Event Review

2011-04-29T15:18:00.017-04:00

The 2nd Annual "GLAM FOR THE CURE" event was on April 21st at Olive or Twist and it was a great success! CEO of Style & Steel Event Planning Wadria Taylor and her partner Fashion Stylist/ Wardrobe Consultant Lakisha Pattin were the perfect hostess'.
...and GLAM it was with PINK as the preferred color of the night and the signature "Glamtini" drink!

The evening began with a sexy show by Exotic Hush Lingerie...

Then there was entertainment with Poetry and Spoken Word by I am Sincere, Ezra, Bekezela Mguni & Jacquea Mae...

And Neo Soul Singing by Bohemian Soul and Bridgette Perdue!

Sheek and funky fashions by Saani Mac (I love the printed black & white pants paired with a color splashed denim jacket)!

And Vendors Lia Sophia Jewelry, Traci Lynn Jewelry, Mary Kay, DeFace Makeup Artistry, Ardyss International, Sabika Stratagem Jewelry, Third Day Luxury Soaps, Pretty Nail Salon, Posh Nail Boutique, Fitness with a Twist and Raven Bean owner of Shades of You Salon!

These lovely ladies are trendsetters with a style all their own! I love the hand printed poetry denim patched skirt, the floral print maxi dress worn unbuttoned over black leggings with wide waist belt, and the African inspired hand painted long pink dress!

Many guests were in attendance for this lovely charity event including myself, my friends Camberly Abajian and Kathye Sears.

Guest Iyana Tennon founder of Virtuous Academy knows all too well about supporting a worthy cause!

Fauna Solomon founder of thedatingtruth.com is dressed to impress in this fuchsia romper and black blazer with the trendy nude patent leather platform pump and friend ironically wearing her boyfriend jacket over a white dress with pale pink t-strap heels!

These ladies are relaxing in style & comfort wearing Jockey Person to Person fashions for which they are representatives as also seen here during yet another fashion show that evening.

More local celebs were in the house...Diane Daniels business editor for the New Pittsburgh Courier & Soul Pitt Media...

And at the end of the night there was only one winner of the raffle bag full of prizes from the vendors such as jewelry, spas & gift certificates...Camberly Abajian!!!

We all should support events like this going on all over the city! Contact Wadria Taylor at https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.styleandsteel.net%2F&h=3eb38 for your event planning needs and your first event consultation will be FREE!

MACY'S Spring Fashion Presentation & Luncheon

2011-04-27T17:06:00.014-04:00

Macy's Downtown on my lunch break to LOOK at some clothing (shop)when I stumbled upon a full fledge fashion show (that's been happening a lot lately if there's any question of what my career path should be)!?! Macy's Spring Fashion Show Luncheon was hosted by New York Celebrity Stylist Jerelyn Zontini

They presented "Pale Neutrals" for Day, Evening & Weekend Wear with this Ralph Lauren linen set w/floral ruffle blouse and this Ellen Tracy Brocade lace jacket & black wide leg trouser and this Calvin Klein Voile roll-tab shirt, animal print tank & linen blend wide leg pant!

"Pinktastic" is what they called this floral Ikat print shift dress by Jones Sig. w/ a pop of color wedged sandal and this Eileen Fisher washable linen shaped shirt w/ white leggings.

Next were the "Moody Blues" with this bold print cinched waist dress paired with black Capri leggings which can be seen on and bought off the mannequin on the 4th floor of Macy's downtown Pittsburgh.

And this Alfini Abstract print soft blouse that can be found on the 5th floor Women's Department that's with elastic gathering for a great waist line look paired with a Heathered wide leg pant and this Pearlized linen jacket!

Here Jerelyn demonstrates how this matching beach cover up can be paired with this Ombre tank for a great breezy look while also sharing info about Lancome's makeover specials going on now...just in time for Mother's Day!!! Jerelyn did several on-stage transformations including belts, scarves & shoes!

And for a more business casual look go with these bluesy looks from CK Dress this Cowl neck wisteria dress and this Calvin Klein Chambray gray single button jacket & matching trouser.

Why not "White Hot"? All the All-White parties will be coming up this Spring and Summer so why not make your white HOT with this Michael Kors white sequin dress or for a Spring day at the park in this INC white sequin top & peasant skirt or look Hot at the office in this Jones NY washable linen jacket & matching pant w/ Ombre tank?

And for special occasions this Tahari Black/White sleeveless suit seen here with a white embellished hat with black trim. This model also had a twin in the audience but I'm sure she didn't mind...after all this high class look was being adorned by someone who will be attending the Royal Wedding of Kate & William tomorrow!!! How many of you can say that?

Don't let Macy's fool you that they don't have a Wild Side because this Michael Kors black knit cozy, zebra print cut-out shoulder blouse and white cotton sateen pant can be tamed for work and later let out for play!!!

Speaking of which, last were these "Work to Dinner" Dresses by Alfani & INC! I love the mix of spring colors with this floral dress, aqua sheath and straw clutch! And this model makes you want to skip work and go straight to dinner in this golden sleeveless dress and nude strappy platform sandal!!!

After the show patrons were treated to raffle prizes the first prize going to my fellow church member Rose Coleman!!! Two great spring scarves! And this lucky winner received a straw floppy hat seen in the show which ironically went very well with her outfit! She was even asked on stage to model it!

And this lucky winner received a full box of fragrances! I love how the ladies are so in style with the different versions of animal prints!!!

For $10 you got a $10 Macy's Gift Card, a boxed lunch and a Great Show....that's what I call a Great Lunchtime Deal!

From Project Runway to Project Prom

2011-04-21T17:39:00.010-04:00

March 29th was the kick-off event for the long standing event that lots of teen girls wait for...PROJECT PROM! This organization started in 2003 and has been going steady ever since! The Events & Donations Manager for the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Ondrea L. Burton is as sweet as they come and very helpful to these young ladies and their parents alike! In this tough economy parents are ever grateful to not have to worry about having to skip a bill or better yet, their senior girls having to skip this once in a lifetime unforgettable moment...their high school prom!

The girls are treated to their pick of over 300 beautiful donated gowns some slightly worn and
and some new in a rainbow of colors and even some timeless neutrals guided by volunteer image consultants and stylists including myself... and I bet the girls didn't expect this but a huge national celebrity model and Founder/Executive Director of Pittsburgh Fashion Week and iModel Systems came out to volunteer and help the girls too! Miyoshi Anderson is such a wonderfully spirited person and the event touched her so much it brought her to tears! I titled this blog post "From Project Runway to Project Prom" because Miyoshi recently announced to the city of Pittsburgh that the show Project Runway was interested in Pittsburgh Designers for their show...who knows, maybe a network will pick up Project Prom too!?!
As event coordinator Ondrea says "This project is touching lives and going places that I never imagined!"

Some of the girls were also treated to complimentary hair styles by volunteer stylists and facial and make-up tips by

Mary Kay Consultants.
Along with the dresses the young ladies were able to pick a handbag, wrap or sache, jewelry and shoes! What more can a girl ask for? All the gowns were so elegant and fit for a Queen...Prom Queen that is!!! Exquisite detailing and an array of bright Spring colors...makes you want to go to the Prom huh?

I know some girls went home very happy and will be Pretty as a Princess for Prom night! Don't be green with envy ladies, there is still a chance for you to get a Prom gown on Friday, April 22nd at 10:00 a.m. – noon at Century III Mall above the Food Court. So if you are live in Allegheny County and have a caretaker receiving unemployment benefits, receive or be eligible to receive free school lunch; or receive or have a member of your family currently receiving services through DHS race over to Project Prom for this great experience and opportunity.

If you'd like to get involved or donate you can contact Ondrea at 412.350.3683.

Afterwards they will be taking 100 gowns to Children’s Hospital to outfit patients for a Prom they are hosting. It will certainly be a GOOD FRIDAY!

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Press Release April 4, 2011

Pittsburgh Fashion Week Presents its Second Year of Inductees

Pittsburgh Fashion Hall of Fame 2011 Pittsburgh, PA

The votes are in and we are delighted to announce Pittsburgh Fashion Week second annual list of inductees to the Pittsburgh Fashion Week 2011 are:

Linda Bucci - Retailer: Owner of Linda Bucci Boutique, Shadyside PA

Tricia Deems - Fashion Coordinator, Commentator & Owner of Jonell, Wexford PA

Jean Horne - Former Editor of Fanfare Column & Fanfare Magazine-TRIB Total Media, Pittsburgh PA

LaMont Jones - Former Fashion Editor for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette for a decade and now a private style consultant for individuals and organizational clients, Pittsburgh PA

Carol Kinkela - Retailer: Owner of Carabella Oakmont, Oakmont PA

Philip Pelusi - Founder & President of Philip Pelusi Salons, P2, Professional Hair & Skin Care Products, S.P.A.C.E. Education Center and much more Pittsburgh PA

Armani's Showers of Color Fashion Show Review

2011-04-05T10:29:00.053-04:00

10 year old Designer Armani Nejor Dolby held her first Fashion Show Production at the lovely Lexus Club Lounge at PNC Park this past weekend. The event was one of most elegance, the mood was right, the food was right and the place was right! I don't think this could have been a more perfect setting for an elegant show even for a well incorporated adult fashion industry leader. As the NUP Steel Pan Band played with sounds of the Tropics and an array of delectable from Italy and Asia were dined upon...fashion movers, shakers, makers and goers were in awe of the surroundings. Including Traci Lynn Jewelry Consultant Cheryl Harris who provided the jewelry for the show, her husband and patrons! The Lovely MC was the Rev. Alicia Askew keeping up with the trends w/ leopard print leggings and ruffles & lace! Armani is front row and ready to enjoy her show seen here with Donna Michelle Baxter CEO of Soul Pitt Media who recently featured Armani as part of the cover story of "The Future of Black History in Pittsburgh in the SPQ (Soul Pitt Quarterly magazine)." Shelly LaVelle, a Patty LaBelle impersonator literally "Kicked-off" the event with her heel kicking shoe trademark of the famous singer. That took the mood to a whole different height! For a second I thought we had Keri Hilson from Rip The Runway in the house!

This Fashion was rightly named because there were so beautiful gowns in the most radiant colors!

Some Shimmery...

And some Silky! The mid drift two-piece gown is very popular for Prom this season, high front/low back gowns and the Grecian one shoulder gown is the most elegant and my favorite!

And then the Print Gowns that have been all the rave for Proms for the last three seasons...

And of course there was the sexy & sheik Black for any occasion...

And White for you All White Parties...

The Convertible Maxi Dress is popular these days and a fun & flirty cover all for plus size women as well as the all white Romper w/ large satin bow and shoulder pads and appliques are back!!!

For the Club Bustier Rompers, Platinum & Satin Minis provided by Fashionista and Sheda's Closet

Shelly LaVelle strutted the stage again singing "New Attitude" by Patty LaBelle which was fitting because that's the name of the Dress Salon in Greensburg!

A Woman's Touch in Wilkinsburg & New Attitude Dress Salon in Greensburg Colors for Church...

Steppin' out in NU 2 U Kidz...and don't leave the Men & Boys at home...

And for the Career Woman, black & white is a great statement combination in any form along with the belted coat dress and a pop of color from Fine Designs by Leslie Harris...

Animal Print is big in Trenches, Tops and Dresses...

Then there was Armani Nejor Designs full of color blocking and color striping...

Not too bad for a 10 year old huh? Her Mother is seen here wearing one of her fashions along with her little sister.

The show was a major success! It takes a lot of hard work, cooperation, stamina and skills to pull off such a large show but Armani, with the help of her mother and others did it with grace and Style! Seen here in another one of Armani's creations is her Mother, brother and sister to close out the show. This Red Gown trimmed in black has a hood and really gives you a feel for Armani's Couture Designs!

Armani was so touched and overwhelmed by the love in the room that she couldn't speak, her tears were enough to show her humility! Roses were handed to her by show production manager Alike Royal.

Pittsburgh Fashion Week founder and national model Miyoshi Anderson who featured Armani's designs in her Eco-Chic Show at last year's PFW came on stage to console her and give her a gift of love. Backstage, Miyoshi also announced to the designers that the tv show "Project Runway" sought her out with an interest in Pittsburgh Fashion Designers, so if you are one friend Miyoshi Anderson on Facebook so you can get all the details!

The Smooth Groove Band played following the show.

I love this young lady and her ambition to be a success at a young age!!!

Dress For Success Pittsburgh

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Dress For Success Pittsburgh is one of the many organizations I love to volunteer for. This organization helps women enter into the workforce and re-enter into the workforce. They provide clothing from donations to woman who are entering the workforce or re-entering due to lay offs, maternity leaves, etc., etc. They provide a suit for your initial interview and then two-three work outfits once you receive the job. They also offer daily job development classes in their Downtown location and have a Professional Women's Group (which I am proud to be a member of) that meets every last Tuesday of the month. The PWG is very rewarding with speakers to help enhance every aspect of a woman's life. So DFS not only dresses you for work but they prepare you and nurture you into and throughout your career! If you work with a non-profit organization, your church, a recovery or self-development program or such and need clothing, you can be referred to Dress For Success. The clothing, jewelry, handbag, shoes and cosmetics are all donated by wonderful retailers and individuals.

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics is only one of the GREAT supporters of Dress For Success Pittsburgh. This weekend, as a Volunteer Image Consultant for Dress For Success Pittsburgh, I got the opportunity to work with the wonderful Cosmetic Consultants at the Bobbi Brown Cosmetics counter at MACY's in Monroeville Mall. Bobbi Brown Cosmetics partnered with Dress For Success for a fundraiser called "Beauty That Gives Back." It was such a great experience for me and a co-worker Andrea Festa whom I was excited to see was a DFS volunteer as well.

The Beauty Consultants at Bobbi Brown Cosmetics were so friendly and upbeat and beautiful and eager to make you beautiful!!! My consultant Richard made me up before my volunteer shift and he did some things that shocked and amazed me and had his colleagues looking on for tips and tweaks. I'll admit, I have very dark circles under my eyes at times which is a huge problem for a lot of people. Hopefully Richard doesn't mind me sharing his secret as it only proves how much of a genius he is at his craft. He used red lipstick...yes "RED LIPSTICK" under my eyes blended with a Bobbi Brown Foundation Cream Stick for my complexion and then softened it with a Bobbi Brown loose powder! How's that for a Cosmo Tip??? He admits that that technique was not a "Bobbi Brown" technique but for some dark circles like mine...desperate eyes call for desperate measures!!! Even after the concealer which is wonderful, there was still a little darkness that Richard got rid of so well for a glamorous look for pictures which I knew I would be in for a fashion show I had to attend that evening. He used an Electric Blue eyeshadow (in observance of Autism Awareness Day) and a nude lip for this Fierce but Fresh look!

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics had a special make-up kit for sale that customers could buy for $60 and all the proceeds would go to Dress For Success Pittsburgh. This kit is a nice blend of neutral colors to smokey eye colors to go from an everyday clean look to a night out on the town!

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Monroeville Mall Manager Heather did a lot of pre-sales of the kit so most were sold out by the time my shift started! They were down to one kit left at the Monroeville location. The same event was going on in South Hills and Ross Park Mall locations. They also provided complimentary make-overs at the event.

This wasn't the first event of it's kind and it won't be the last. As I said, Bobbi Brown is one of the BEST supporters of Dress For Success Pittsburgh and they have a lovely crew of Consultants so as you go through the mall, stop by the Bobbi Brown Cosmetics counter and say hello, check out their cosmetic's line and ask how you can help support their efforts to give back to Dress For Success. Other than that you can visit any of the Dress For Success Pittsburgh locations listed on the website http://www.dressforsuccesspittsburgh.org/ to drop of donated clothing, sign up to volunteer and/or make a monetary donation right on the site. All donations are tax deductible.

2011-04-01T16:39:00.011-04:00

SPRING has finally arrived! And although April brings showers...you won't see anything like Armani's Showers of Color Fashion Show! This 10 year old Designer has fashions and colors that can rock any prom, wedding or colorful event you have planned this season!

The show will be at the exclusive Lexus Club Lounge at PNC Park on the North Shore. And it's more than fashion, it's an event with live performances by NUP sounds of Steel, Smooth Groove Band, Shelly Lavelle, a Patti Labelle impersonator and even includes dinner!

Armani's Nejor Designs will be joined by fashions from:Leslie Harris, Carla Anderson, NU2UKidz, Levelle Designs, New Attitude Dress Salon, and A Woman's Touch.

I recently featured Armani on the cover of the Soul Pitt Quarterly magazine as a part of our cover story "The Future of Black History in Pittsburgh." Now she is making waves for herself with the beautiful flow of bright colors and silky materials of her designs for this Vibrant Show!

This young entrepreneur show stopper also has a giving heart as a portion of the proceeds will go to the Homeless Ministry, No Walls Ministries - http://t.ymlp119.net/qmbhalajuuakajqyyadahjws/click.php. She is certainly making her mark in the industry and humanity! Armani's Mother Tisha Dolby (seen here wearing one of Armani's original designs) is a proud supporter, seamstress, model and fashion show producer who I'm sure has been a great influence on Armani's early blooming career!

You won't want to miss this Historical event as Armani's first Fashion Show Production and I don't know who YOU know, but I don't know any other 10 year old designers doin' it like this!

Come Dressed in YOUR Best as there will be Door Prizes for the best dressed! For full details go to www.thesoulpitt.com/entertainment and I'll see you there in full bloom!!!

Zang Toi Fall Winter 2011 Fashion Show - Featuring Jill Zarin of Real Ho...

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Zang Toi is an excellent designer! I love his one of a kind style and how he sticks to a theme for each line. He's such a humble guy and you can see my interview with him from last year for his Spring Line at Pittsburgh Fashion Week 2010. I'm also happy for Jill of RHONY...although I wasn't expecting to see her on the runway EVER...she is one of my favorites!!!

Valentine's Day Gifts for Lovers...of Christ!

2011-01-19T11:15:00.019-05:00

This Valentine's Day give your Sweetheart a gift of Real & Meaningful Love!!! C28 Not of This World Clothing and Accessories has lots to choose from for the one you love! Never know what to get your significant other for Valentines Day? Check out these items... For the Woman in your lifethis Sterling Silver "Love" Ring ($42.00).This "Faith Hope Love" tee will warm her heart! ($19.99) This "Love Is" tee is full of the definition of Love according to God's Word!($19.99) "Jesus" is also hidden in the swirls! My Favorite!!! Buy both and get them 2 for $30. For the Man in your life this Sterling Silver "Nail Design Cross" Pendant ($69.99)and this "Love B. It" V-Neck Shirt ($24.99) will surely get His attention!!! Or this"True Love Waits" Sterling Silver Varsity Ring!($68.00)

For that single friend surprise them with one of these lovely tees for $19.99 each or 2 for $30!
the "Vintage" tee. the "I Am All You Need" tee
the "Jesus Loves Me" tee and the "He Loves You" tee.

For the friend you want to encourage to continue to live Holy, give him this "Real Love Waits" tee for just $12.99 or this "Purity" Adjustable Bracelet for $7.99. The "Pink Purity" Ring for $23.95 or the "Hurricane" tee for $22.99.

Even for the little one in your life whom you love and adore you can give this
lovely 14k Yellow Gold "Children's Double Heart" Ring for $99.99 or these 14k White Gold "Children's Puffed Heart" Earrings for $49.99 or this "Mini Heart Wings" Neclace for $7.99.

And don't forget...with every purchase you're contributing to a ministry of your choice! Spreading love and the Gospel of Jesus Christ to even those you don't know should fill your heart with warmth and joy this Valentine's Day!!!

Check out these items and more on my Wishlist! Click below to see what you would like to give to your loved ones this Valentine's Day!!!

View My C28 FAVS - CLICK HERE

Put the CHRIST back in CHRISTmas Gift-Giving

2010-11-12T17:41:00.041-05:00

Are you looking and searching for a more meaningful Christmas this year? Well put the CHRIST back in CHRISTMAS and give a meaningful gift that also gives back!!! C28 is a Christian online retailer , offering an alternative to the mainstream mall stores. The Christian clothing, music, jewelry and accessories reflect a clean and positive Christian lifestyle. C28 stands for Colossians 2:8, Not Of This World (NOTW), and all about Jesus!

In this day and age you have to be careful what clothing lines you support and buy from because you never know what they support, what their message is or even what the meaning is behind their name. So I'd rather shop from a site that explains their mission and actually gives to missions and ministry where you can see it, know it and be sure of it! Besides that, in this economy it's nice to know where your money is going and to see rewards from it! Some of these clothing lines that charge an arm and a leg are Truelly a sin!!!

This website is a one-stop-shop for all your gift-giving needs! So if you have teenagers like me where my 19 year old is in college and just basically asks for and wants t-shirts with writing on them and jeans and hoodies you may want to shop for their jeans as low as $12.95, Tees as at $19.99 and Hoodies as low as $30.

Or if you have a grown child (boy or girl) who still likes to be spoiled and wants the most expensive clothes and tennis shoes like my oldest daughter you may want to try these items. The shoes won't break the bank and remember, every purchase goes towards a ministry. So you don't have that broke OR guilty feeling after December 25th!

Or if you have a son or man in your life who is the avid sports fan and likes to wear fitted hats and button ups...or the do it himself fix-it man here's some great looks for them.

Go to http://www.c28.com/394628 for a meaningful Christmas Shopping Experience!

It IS Jesus Christs' Birthday that we celebrate on Christmas, so what better way to show your love for Him then buying for someone or even yourself and wearing this T-shirt on HIS day?They also come in plus sizes which I LOVE!!!!!!!!!!

I absolutely love this site because it not only gives back in the form of donations to ministries such as Mercy, Dicipleship and Evangelism...but it gives back to YOU! YES YOU!!! You can sign up to join the Street Team to do missions right on the site. You don't have to leave your warm computer for the cold outdoors. And it's very rewarding because you get reward credit for every mission you complete! If this doesn't tell you God is good, I don't know what else will! Where have you ever gone to shop straight from your computer and got instant credit?

I'm so excited about my shopping experience on this site that I've already been shopping for music for my Grand daughter, jewelry for my Mom, Dad, siblings and friends and well, it just wouldn't be right for me to shop for myself so I've put together a wish list for anyone who is just baffeled over what to get ME this Christmas! Click on the link below. Enjoy the experience and God Bless You All! Remember JESUS CHRIST is the Reason for the CHRISTMAS SEASON!

View My C28 FAVS - CLICK HERE

Fall In Love with Fashion Again

2010-09-13T10:21:00.019-04:00

Fall is here and it always brings a new feel of romance to the air, a longing to be cuddled a little closer, a love of certain foods and the need for a new wardrobe!!! Or your old one! Falling back in love with fashion is rewarding in itself! It makes you feel better and of course look better. This fall here in Pittsburgh is an exciting time to be in love with fashion as we've just had our first Pittsburgh Fashion Week ever! If you attended any of the shows you saw fashions for Fall and next Spring. Don't be left in the wind with the same old dull clothes on, pull out your finest suits, dresses, trenches, capes and hats and join the rest of the fashion fabulous in the Steel City.

Above are fall hats from Fedora Pittsburgh. Fedora Pittsburgh has an array of stylish hats for men, women and children. There are so many styles to choose from to protect your head from the falling leaves and look stunning at the same time. You can also purchase the hats in the Strip District at the corner of 20th and Penn Ave from 9am to 3pm on certain Saturdays. See the list of dates and more fashionable hats at http://www.fedorapittsburgh.blogspot.com/.

In the Trenches this Fall are some pretty bold and wild fall coverings. Animal prints are what's keeping us warm and oh so hot this fall. From Isaac Mizarahi's fall collection is this beautifully styled leather trimmed black & tan zebra print trench coat that can be found on the QVC website and comes in three colors. I just picked up a zebra print trench from Burlington Coat Factory that was less expensive but just as stylish. I also picked up a fushia trench as that bold pop of color that was a bright idea last fall, is still Fashion Forward this year!

Capes are all the rave this Fall! And there are lots to choose from like this Ann Taylor LOFT Donegal Tweed Cape trimmed in Camel for $128 and these Diane Von Ferstenberg victoria-long-glove-in-caramel-rock-leather! This Vintage Style Cape
would look great with a Fedora Pittsburgh hat!!!

Or the new style Caplet with sleeves from Nordstroms for $57.90. This more casual Cape style would look great with one of Lolita Henry's Slouch Hats and this clutch which you can buy at
http://www.artistic-expressions.ecrater.com/

There's also the basic black Sweater Cape from Old Navy (also in Plus Sizes)

that you can pair up with these gathered long gloves from http://www.torrid.com/.

So if you don't want to see someone walking down the street with your coat on this Fall and Winter take my advice and go with a trendy more stylish look that will set you apart from the rest!

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Pittsburgh Fashion Week Model Search

2010-08-11T09:44:00.097-04:00

Pittsburgh Fashion Week 2010 Model Search was held at The Mall at Robinson on Saturday, August 7th during their anual Fall Fashion Affair. It was a bright and sunny day with the light beaming through the middle of the mall's sky light! Models, family and friends came from all over to take part in this monumental event. All Two Hundred and One models were energetic, glowing, stylish and ready to walk that runway to see if they could make it as one of the elite PFW's Models. The models were lined up halfway around the center of the mall waiting to be signaled to file down the escalater to one by one walk the runway before the judges. They were encouraged to be unique and different in their walks, to have fun and be creative!
The founder of Pittsburgh Fashion Week and Pittsburgh's own Elite Model Miyoshi Anderson welcomed the models and their family and friends and kicked off the search with a mock runway walk to show the models how it's really done!!!
The judges were none other than the Assistant Director and Marketing Manager of PFW LaMont Jones, Nicle Widdowson and Jessica Conner from the Pittsburgh Film Office.

As Model & Fitting Stylist of the Runway Committee for PFW I was assigned to take pictures of models for a new and aspiring Pittsburgh designer MJ Whalen whose Futuristic Fashion Line will be featured in the opening event to headline Pittsburgh Fashion Week. It was a pleasure and very exciting for me to do and to work with MJ as she is a petite ball of fire and excitement! She likes the tall and lean but diverse group of models.

The model search was open to adults male and female from the age of 16 and beyond and all sizes and ethnicities. It was also open to agency models
Here are a few of the chosen. A vision of Naomi Campbell

The key to rocking the runway is to be confident and have fun in which these ladies and gentlemen appeared to be very confident!

Know how to WALK the Catwalk! Just look at the form of these leggs!!!

And although all the models were GREAT they could only choose so many there are still opportunities for some to be a part of Fashion Week. Just comment or email me at sabrina21clark@yahoo.com for a possible opportunity to model.

This is a mother/daughter duo where the daughter was picked but the mother didn't and I'm sure this Hot Mama's not mad at her beautiful daughter who encouraged her to step outside the box and show off her hotness!!!

There are some things you should NOT do when auditioning for runway and that is you DO NOT look like you don't want to be there. As the judges explained,if you look like you don't want to be there then most likely you don't want to be there and the judges will not want you to be there! And you can not look scared!

Although you may be tall, you should never come to a runway model search w/o a pair of heels to walk in! The judges need to see and know that you can walk in heels no matter your natural height! In fact, I wish that I had brought a pair of heels to show 'em how I do it for Plus Size Women on the catwalk! I would never have walked it in flip flops, yes change into them afterwards but never on the runway!

The Commentator/Host of the event was Eric Winnings

As promised there was a fashion show in between while the judges made their decisions. The FALL FASHION AFFAIR featured young, stylish and trendy clothing from several stores in the mall. Some of the models in the search modeled the clothing and they had a little help from some other prospective models.

There were Mall at Robinson gift card giveaways during breaks and $100 gift card giveways every hour when you texted "Robinson" to 55800. So the excitement was in the air! The Mall is also sponsoring Project: Style Seeking Top Trendsetters of which I have entered and you can too at http://robinson.shoptopia.com/project-style

Ultimately everyone who came out did a great job, they were fun and looked great! Congratulations to those who won and we look forward to seeing you on the Runway in Pittsburgh Fashion Week 2010 September 27-October 3rd.

Pittsburgh Fashion Week Model Search

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Pittsburgh Fashion Week Model Search will be held TOMORROW August 7th in The Mall @ Robinson at 11am (registration begins at 10am). Come dressed to impress the judges and give us the best of what you've got to offer the city of Pittsburgh! Your's Trully will be there and I can't wait to see who will walk away a Pittsburgh Fashion Week Model!

For more info go to www.pittsburghfashionweek.com

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2010-07-06T14:07:00.000-04:00

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Closet Full Of Goodies

2010-06-25T13:51:00.001-04:00

I just discovered this really cute online vintage shop owned by my dear friend! She's always had the cutest and most blinged out style so it's no wonder we're freinds and both have fashion blogs. Check out her site and see what YOU might like!!!

Closet Full Of Goodies