Viceral Photography's Photos Of 'Art In Fashion' Runway Show

Me in Booshie Design custom made tee and boy shorts (that's a tee I threw into the crowd in my hand :)

Great example of the hair and make up artist I worked with, Warren's versatility
(see the hair piece in my hair in a totally different way here)

Closing piece for Booshie Design

Heydari's uber comfortable tunic and leggings (check out Chris laughing at me in the bottom right :)

modeling note: three words- double sided tape or you might have seen some nip on this one!

Wearing Emore J Cotour
The most fierce PVC pipe and a lamp shade I've ever seen.
Corjor design

How wonderful is that hair and make up?! Get it Warren!!

Muuaahhh! Me taking my job very seriously during the last pass.

Ahhhh I love these pics! You can click on each one, if you want to see them bigger. See more of me, and the rest of the show at Viceral Photography's website under the 'Galleries' click on 'Artomatic 2009' tab. Which outfit is your favorite? : )

RECAP: Artomatic's 'Art In Fashion' Runway Show

(left to right) Chris, Bo Himself, Me, and Dr. Danny

Warren and I

Ali and I after the show
Viceral Photography's Pic of Chris BORED ahahah (don't worry that's not me on the runway :)

Crazy picture of me in Emore' J Coture

It's events like this that make me realize how fortunate I am. Fortunate to be asked to be involved in events like this, and fortunate not only to get to work with some of the most talented people in the industry, but to get to call some of them my friends :)

That being said, I had a fucking blast last night! The day started early at Ginger's (Booshie Design) helping get things together for the show. Once at Artomatic, if you haven't been to there, it's awesome, nine floors of diverse art, all free to the community! Make up artist extraordinaire, Warren was sweet enough to agree to do come and do my makeup, and hair but ended up a.) getting mobbed, and b.) putting on a clinic for everyone. He is so flipping talented, we worked together in my 2nd photo shoot ever (blog post here) and I've been dying to work with him again. For some fluke he agreed to come, but he was such a big hit, and after models saw my make up, they started to crowd him, and stand around watching. He's a master. Not only does he do make up, he's a hair artist, and was so sweet to check in with me after each pass and touch up my hair! Can't wait to work with him again, before he gets swooped up by someone like Beyonce :)

The show's designers kinda felt like a Washington White Party reunion, all my favorite's were there: Heydari, Emore' J Couture, and Mr. William's collection, Corjor. I was privileged enough to be asked to be in all of their passes again and Booshie Design!!(you can see me walk in Emore's collection from the white party here) Danny, who has seen me walk in every runway show I've done, said it was my best runway show yet! Not to mention I received 5 snaps from people after the show (ex "you were fiieerrrce girl" snap* snap*) There was a great turnout, Viceral Photography taking pics, a beautiful runway, and Bo, Chris and Ali were all there to watch :)
Stay posted for Danny's pics!

Come See Me This Friday In Artomatic's 'Art In Fashion' Runway Show!!!

Me wearing a sneak peak of what might be in the show, with the designer Ginger

Runner up best local designer, Ginger, with Booshie Design got asked to be in Art In Fashion this Friday (you can click on the above flier to see details). It's the big bang ending for Artomatic (DC's biggest art show) which has been open since the end of May, and closes on July 5th. Ginger was kind enough to ask me to walk in her pass, and I am honored to do so! Today we had a fitting (see above pic), and wait until you see the blue ball gown she has made for the final pass- epic!! She has put a lot of work into this show, and the event sounds like it's going to be a good time. A little exerp from the site about the fashion show:

"Art in Fashion is a non-mainstream, carnival-like event that combines the creative efforts of artists and fashion designers in a unique show, envisioned not as a typical fashion show in the commercial sense, but as an artistic extravaganza, featuring multiple forms of art including costume and fashion design, drag, choreography/dance, performance art, mime, hair design, body paint, tattoo art, and other disciplines. The runway is four feet wide by 40 feet long and the event is expected to attract 1000-1500 visitors between the start and the end."

Sounds like a party to me! The event starts at 6pm, the runway show will be at 8pm, and the all important after party is from 11pm- 2am, the event is free so no excuse not to come! :)

Triple M Event Recap

Me @ the event! (photo by David)

I'm blue (abaa de aba da) Photo by Bo Himself, dress made by me!

You know I hang out with the hot bitches (from right: Chris, Jon, Bo Himself, Mo)

The DJ who played 'I'm In Miami Trick' for me!! I heart Ultrabar!!

Me and one of the club's owner, Jon- guy you need to know!

Me and the other models

The Triple M Event last night was such a good time thanks to all my wonderful friends who showed up, and Ultrabar's hospitality! A special thank you to Salsabella for putting it together, Valeria for doing my makeup, Ali, Chris and Bo for coming out and supporting, Ultrabar's DJ for taking requests, and definitely a thank you to one of the owner's Jon (see above pic) for being such a phenomenal host, it was a great night! The fashion show (see top picture) was a fundraiser for The Special Olympics. That first shot was taken by photographer, David Randall (aka Photo Dr). Bo Himself (first pic of him ever above!) didn't bring his camera :( But took the above sweet blue shot of me with my camera, can you imagine the damage he could have done with his own camera!! We had free range of the beautiful club, which use to be a bank and has about 1,000 floors, definitely my new favorite club in DC! Perfect club for a photo shoot too! But all and all, the night was a great time, and we raised some money for a wonderful cause!

Sebastian Runway Show And Photo Shoot

Myself and one of the other models after the runway show, great hair right? :)

Me with "two of the industry's leading hairdressers," Chris and Sonya Dove

The Sebastian models (me on the far right), after the photo shoot

THE "amazing creative genius,” [Salon Daily], Marylle Koken styling my hair

So my homey Danny, aka Visceral Photography (you can see some of my earlier work with him here) hooked me up with an audition for a Sebastian (hair product company) runway show and photo shoot. And, luckily, I was chosen to be of the 5 models for this sweet, well paying gig! It was a complete blast getting paid to hang out with my good friend, and get a free cut and color by the best in the industry! Score. :) It started Sunday morning at 9am. The event was at the posh Westin in Alexandria. We got catered 3 meals a day, the rooms were beautiful, it was a real treat to be involved in! The runway show was at 7pm on Sunday, but I kid you not when I say they worked on our hair from 9am-6pm. Honestly. Highlights, wash, low lights, wash, hair mask, wash etc. But these hair stylists (rather, hair artists) were flown in from around the world to showcase their talent. Each had at least 4 assistants, you would have thought they were doing an operation! Example- "comb" (assistant would hand over comb) "bobby pin" (different assistant) "foil" (seriously, 3rd assistant) It was a trip! But as you can see from the above pics, these professionals weren't messing around the hair looked great! I was fortunate to get to work with the most stylish stylist I've ever met, Marylle Koken (in above shot, seriously check out her profile) She lives in LA and her clients have included some no name people you may have heard of, such as I don't know, Paris Hilton, Jack Nicholson, Claudia Schiffer, Jack Osbourne, Nine Inch Nails and America’s Next Top Model. Just to name a few :) Nice. Well, the runway show went really smooth, with a huge turnout, and even my best friend since I was 14, Ali, was there!! After the show we did some mingling and I got my pic with hair style guru's, The Doves. You would have thought they were the Obama's with the line of people waiting to get a pic with them! Then we wrapped for the night around 9pm, but we were back there for an early 8am call time this morning! Today was the photo shoot. The Sebastian stylists did our hair in front of a high paying group of local hair stylist, then they got to watch us do a photo shoot. Today was my favorite day, I pretty much got paid to hang out with Danny :) It was surprisingly really laid back for shooting in front of about 100 people. The Sebastian stylists were all real laid back, the attendees seemed stoked about being there, it was great. Danny and I have mostly just done runway shows together, so this was our first real studio shoot together. But Danny's a pro, giving great, and really helpful direction to the other models who hadn't ever done a photo shoot before. When it was my turn we just fucked off making jokes and having a good time. Then we wrapped at noon. Easy peezy. All and all, the Sebastian people were all complete dolls, and I love their products, and I got to kick it with Danny, so it was a great experience! Be sure to stay posted for Danny's pics, coming soon!

Honfleur Gallery Runway Show

Busy weekend! Got cast in a runway show, went to a runway show, AND did a photo shoot! :)

Saturday night I went to a runway show at local art gallery, The Honfleur Gallery. And was lucky enough to be escorted by Mr. Bo himself. We ventured into the ghetto, and I do mean ghetto, in Anacostia this diamond-in-the-ruff of a gallery. The space wasn't too big so there was seating for VIP only. Thanks to Bo, and designer, Tamiur for getting me not only in free, but front row seats! This was the first runway show I have ever attended without being in, so it was really a treat to get to sit front row! As far as the art, it was all quite good, by my favorites were local photographer, and total sweetheart, Renee Azcra-Woodard (see my photo shoot with her here) and the above yellow Diane ASrbus-esk photo by Georgetown alumni and spot on Jude Law impersonator, Steve Goldenberg. (p.s. shot out to Bo for wearing the same thing as 'Jude', you guys were real neat in your matching slacks and vests! :) The runway show was filled with great local designers like Dana Ayanna Greaves with my favorite stand out piece, paper bag skirt!! Also DURKL was there, my new favorite local men's clothing line. They don't have chick stuff yet, but I'm going to start rocking the line anyway! You've got to check them out, they're doing big things, and their website is really fun! And of course the man we were there to see, Mr. Tamiur Baig of Mirza Imperial. I got to see the dress in one of my favorite of Bo's shots up close, and it was wonderful! The whole line was stunning in person, and he was a pleasure to meet! Our friend Missy (in the above picture) was great in his runway pass! All in all, beautiful clothing, art, and company! Even Mr Matt Dunn was there, so you know it was a party! :)

Me Wearing Emore' J Couture In The Washington White Party Runway Show

My favorite pass in the show!! Check me out 40 seconds in wearing an ammmaazing Emore' J Couture piece, just another day in the office for me :)

Photos From Washington White Party

Corjor black evening gown

Heydari tub top and super comfy linen pants

Emore' J Couture outfit from the Toy Collection

Backstage before the show, me (center) in a custom made Booshie Designs Dress:

The above is the money shot! Trends I'm calling: these two will be famous super models! Megan Doggett on the left, and the super sweet Missy Purvis on the right. Yes I'm selling this on ebay when they are ;)

The cutie herself, Ms Heydari (in her own design)

The above runway pictures are from Danny (Visceral Photography). See more of his pictures from the runway show here. A special thank you to all of the designers that had me in their passes, and Danny for capturing those moments so wonderfully. See below for more detail on this event!

Washington White Party Recap

It was hot! No, literally though....

The model call was at 2pm. We had 4 hours of hair and makeup with the 'glam squad.' They hooked us models up with amazing ratted hair do's and white eyeshadow, I absolutely loved the look! These models that were cast for the show were/are legit!! 5'8 and up, beaauuutiful girls. It was such an honor to be involved with such talented people!

The super sweet and talented Ginger with Booshie Designs was kind enough to custom design me a dress for the opening pass. All the models were suppose to supply their own outfit for this opening, and I thought it would be a great opportunity to showcase Booshie Designs. And since the event was ran by the director of DC Fashion Week, Ean Williams, I thought it would be a good opportunity to for her to meet Mr. Williams and hopefuly get into September's DC Fashion Week. Well that being said she made this wonderful flowing dream of a dress, that all the models (including myself) loved!

After that opening number, I wasn't in another pass until after the intermission. Which was cool because I got to watch the first half backstage on a tv they had setup streaming the show. One model stood out, and it was the super fierce, Model Tee. This girl! I would be watching the show backstage, and every time I time she came out I was like "who in the hell is that, she has the most fierce walk!" and I would turn around and it was her cute little self coming off the runway. Every time! This girl's walk is so fierce, Tyra watch out!

The next pass I was in was with my other favorite local designer, Emore' J Coutour. (Note to photographers: work with this designer ASAP, because this kid is going to blow up!) I just looovee his designs and I want to wear them everywhere. I should be wearing one right now. And as soon as I find out where to buy his stuff, I will be blogging in his couture pieces. Cause I can. And will :) Well, the next pass was the contrasting ready to wear Heydari line by the cutest 5'1 women, perhaps on earth. The store is filled with comfortable, light weight pieces, but so many! This show was proof of Ms. Heydari's artistic eye, it was so well curated (I'm not sure the fashion speak for that), but the pieces she selected were so perfect for the runway, and to showcase the diversity of her line. Just try her line on, and you'll fall in love with how comfortable it is. Then I was fortunate enough to sneak into the man himself's (Mr. Williams) pass. Sometimes it's about being in the right place. He was rushing around before the show and I could tell he was looking for models, and I said "Do you need another model?" He said, sorry hun you're too short :) (side note: this isn't my first runway show, so I've learned tricks around this minor detail. Designers make their clothes for 5'8-'6'0 girls. But if it's a long dress, you can wear hhiiighh heels be 5'9 and no one will know i.e. stripper heels) Well I quickly quiped back to Mr Williams before he could dismiss me, "I have 6 inch heels, I can be tall!" He stopped, gave me the once over, then said "lemme see them" I ran slapped them on then showed him my runway walk in them. I think he was surprised in the ease I could walk in them, but told his assistant-fit her :) Score. I got this elegant piece of art to wear with a 4 ft train and feather face mask! Ridiculously glamorous. But I'm not going to lie, I was nervous on this on. It was the last pass, the director of DC Fashion Week's line, and I'm wearing a face mask I can barely see out of, 6 inch heels and a train. Could have been bad, but thankfully went seamlessly! We all slapped our white outfits on, flooded, and that was a wrap on the Washington White Party! Fabulous.

But I had tickets to Atmosphere, I had them way before I knew about the runway show. But since the runway show started at 7pm, I thought it would be done just in time for the headliners to come on. But the event was a true production and didn't end until 10pm. So right after the flood, I slapped some street clothes on and took off to the metro. Which was sad because my BF and photographer Danny was there, and I really wanted to hang out and chat with him, but I had to see them play!! Thankfully, I just made it there in time to see them play their last 4 songs. Not much, but better than nothing! :) I even got a t-shirt! (you too can buy Atmosphere swag here).

So all in all, busy but wonderful night, wish you were there! Stay posted, pics to come!

Official Washington White Party

Get your tickets now, while supplies last, and come check me out at Official Washington White Party!! :)

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I'm Going To Be In The Official Washington White Party Fashion Show!!

Crystal City Doubletree Hotel (that dome on top is where the after party will be)

View from the Sky Dome. Yes that IS the Washington Monument. :)

I submitted my portfolio last week to audition for The Washington White Party Fashion Show. Thankfully, I was asked to come in to Heydari on Friday for an invite only audition! There I had the pleasure of meeting Ean Williams, the director of DC Fashion Week (just one of his many accomplishments). I walked for him, then he had his photographers, from FooCheug.com, snap a few pictures (the above). But the great news, is they just e-mailed me and I got asked to be in the show!! :) The annual event will highlight innovative fashion designers and model talent. It will be on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at the beautiful Crystal City Doubletree Hotel, in Arlington, VA. You better believe I will be at the model after-party in the above Sky Dome! But don't worry, you can come too! : ) Tickets go on sale soon.

"This first class event's list of invitees includes magazines, agency representatives, fashion photographers and talent management companies. They know we secure some of the best model talent the east coast has to offer."

That was the conclusion to their e-mail. It's going to be a great event, and I'm so excited to be involved in it! The designer fittings will be soon, so stay posted! :)

Come Watch Me In The Graham Webb Academy Runway Show Tomorrow!!

Graham Webb Academy
Thursday March 12 @ 11am
1621 N Kent St, Suite 1617
Arlington, VA 22209
2 Blks from Rosslyn Metro Stop!

I am going to be in Graham Webb Academy's runway show tomorrow afternoon. It should be really fun, we're wearing all black to showcase different hairstyles. So, if you have the afternoon off, come on out and watch me 'do work'! ")

March 7, 2009 I'm Going to Be In A Booshie Runway Show!!

Jimmy Valentine's
Saturday March 7, 2009 @ 9pm
1103 Bladensburg Rd NE
Washington, DC 20002

The super stylish, and very creative local designer of Booshie Designs, Ginger, has asked me to be in her runway show this Saturday! ") She has some beaauutttiful hand-made, one of a kind pieces that are going to be showcased, and for sale, at the party. The gift bags alone should be incentive enough to come! (I got a sneak peek of what's going in them, trust me, you want one :) Runway show, live DJ's, some free food, and champague all night. Did I mention she's doing a drawing for a custom made dress, just for the winner?! So come out and watch me rip the runway!

Betsey Johnson Runway Show I Was In Last Night

Last night at Posh was so much fun!

We all had our hair and make up done at PR and Partners, just around the corner from were the show was at, Posh (owned by the creator of BET, Bob Johnson ). We had the VIP upstairs blocked off so we could change, and hang out. It's a beautiful space, and it was even catered! We had all kinds of juices, champagne, pasta, the food there is ridiculous! I highly recommend this club/restaurant to anyone in DC, it's a diamond in the rough. Well the show started at 8 (after 3 hours of hair and makeup!). There were only six of us, but the girls were beautiful, and the dresses were sooo fun! I really love the people at Betsey. I had the oppurtunity to work with them at the Howard runway show and I'm so thankful I got to work with them again. We did three passes each, and ended the flood in true Betsey fashion with huge red heart balloons. :) It was a ton of fun.

I am so fortunate too, because a photographer I'm working with, Danny came to the event! He got there about an hour before the show and, the great photographer he is, caught tons of shots throughout the whole night. (Including the above shots!:) It will be wonderful to have professional pictures of those gorgeous dresses! So stay posted for more pics!

Howard Fashion Show Pictures