Project Intern: my life next to the runway

Personal and Editorial Stylist
Make-up Artist
The Original Penguin ad campaign~ Borris J. Powell and James Brown styled in their Original Penguin looks from the Cheeky ‘Real People of Style’ fashion show.

The Original Penguin ad campaign~

Borris J. Powell and James Brown styled in their Original Penguin looks from the Cheeky ‘Real People of Style’ fashion show.

Come support local artists~ RAW Chicago presents “The Blend” www.RAWartists.org/chicago/theblend  Thursday, May 24th @ Double Door  3 Music Sets | Jaclyn Ortiz, Bad Bad Meow, Obisoulstar Short Film Screening | Heperidian Productions 2 Fashion lines | Kali Butterfly, Fotoula Lambros “Pop-Up” Visual artist gallery DJ Flip the Skript RAW:natural born artists is a nationwide organization for artists, by artists, that hosts eclectic monthly art showcases in more than 60 major cities across the country currently, and growing.  RAW’s mission as an organization is to provide a platform for local independent and emerging artists in all genres, to network and connect with one another, gain more exposure, and find a new audience. Advanced tickets are $10 and can be purchased through an artist to support their place in the show at http://www.rawartists.org/chicago/theblend.  Tickets go up to $15 at the door.  Doors for the 21+ event open at 7:30 pm and guests are encouraged to dress in cocktail attire.  Double Door is located at 157 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60622. For more information on RAW:natural born artists visit www.RAWartists.org I became a part of RAW in March 2012. As soon as I joined RAW, I was asked to be a part of the NYC Showcase Menagerie, which took place in April. I loved the showcase so much in NYC that I decided to do more showcases in different cities! I am very excited about showcasing in Chicago for Blend! I love RAW because they are giving me an opportunity to promote my art regionally and nationally!  (Angela Brown, Owner/Designer, ScarfiaDesigns) ——- I’m excited about the event because this is the first time I will have a fashion show dedicated solely to my chainmaille fashion.  I’m excited to be a part of RAW because they’ve created a vibrant community of artists. (Vanessa Walilko, Kali Butterfly) ——- We, Chicago Hoop Dance, are thrilled to have been invited to perform at The Blend.  It’s a great opportunity for artists to gain visibility, and celebrate their creativity. CHD is constantly evolving because we are community based. So for us, creating this piece has really pushed our skills. (Kelly Strycker) ——- Being a SoulRockinRolla it’s all about bringing it RAW, so come see for yourself. (Obisoulstar)

Come support local artists~

RAW Chicago presents “The Blend”

www.RAWartists.org/chicago/theblend 

Thursday, May 24th @ Double Door 


3 Music Sets | Jaclyn Ortiz, Bad Bad Meow, Obisoulstar

Short Film Screening | Heperidian Productions

2 Fashion lines | Kali Butterfly, Fotoula Lambros

“Pop-Up” Visual artist gallery

DJ Flip the Skript

RAW:natural born artists is a nationwide organization for artists, by artists, that hosts eclectic monthly art showcases in more than 60 major cities across the country currently, and growing. 

RAW’s mission as an organization is to provide a platform for local independent and emerging artists in all genres, to network and connect with one another, gain more exposure, and find a new audience.

Advanced tickets are $10 and can be purchased through an artist to support their place in the show at http://www.rawartists.org/chicago/theblend.  Tickets go up to $15 at the door.  Doors for the 21+ event open at 7:30 pm and guests are encouraged to dress in cocktail attire. 

Double Door is located at 157 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60622.

For more information on RAW:natural born artists visit www.RAWartists.org

I became a part of RAW in March 2012. As soon as I joined RAW, I was asked to be a part of the NYC Showcase Menagerie, which took place in April. I loved the showcase so much in NYC that I decided to do more showcases in different cities! I am very excited about showcasing in Chicago for Blend! I love RAW because they are giving me an opportunity to promote my art regionally and nationally!  (Angela Brown, Owner/Designer, ScarfiaDesigns)

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I’m excited about the event because this is the first time I will have a fashion show dedicated solely to my chainmaille fashion.  I’m excited to be a part of RAW because they’ve created a vibrant community of artists. (Vanessa Walilko, Kali Butterfly)

——-
We, Chicago Hoop Dance, are thrilled to have been invited to perform
at The Blend.  It’s a great opportunity for artists
to gain visibility, and celebrate their creativity. CHD is constantly
evolving because we are community based. So for us, creating this
piece has really pushed our skills. (Kelly Strycker)
——-
Being a SoulRockinRolla it’s all about bringing it RAW, so come see for yourself. (Obisoulstar)

Easter sunday~

dress |  sweater | sunglasses: Goodwill ($3) | belt: Nordstrom Rack (old) | necklace & bracelet from my Gran | rings: H&M (old) | watch | lipstick (morange) | heels

I love the fashion high that I get from the chaos of curating, styling, and producing a show. (Brides, Bubbles and Bliss 2012) And then, when it’s all over, you breathe a big sigh of relief.

I love the fashion high that I get from the chaos of curating, styling, and producing a show.

(Brides, Bubbles and Bliss 2012)

And then, when it’s all over, you breathe a big sigh of relief.

900 Shops- In preparation of the Cheeky ‘Real People of Style’ fashion show, I have been in Adidas, Bloomingdale’s, DNA2050, Karen Millen, L.K. Bennett, Mark Shale, and Original Penguin about once a day for the past month.  I know the merchandise as if I were an employee!  Let me tell you, there are SO many amazing pieces out right now.  Here are some things you need for spring… 1) Crocus Bag 2) Tiffany Dress 3) Gemma Wedge 4) Tribal Print Pants 5) Sun Bleached Sheer Jacket 6) Suede Sandal 7) Colorful Tassel Satchel 8) Rebecca Minkoff Neon Handbag 9) Soft Lilac Mid-Rise Skinny Leg 10) The Vargas Sunglass 11) Pasatiempo 12) Giddy Chino 13) Gertam Toggle Coat 14) adiRise Shoes 15) Seoul Watch See many more of my favorites walk the runway at the show, March 29th~ (www.markshale.com; www.bloomingdales.com)

900 Shops-

In preparation of the Cheeky ‘Real People of Style’ fashion show, I have been in Adidas, Bloomingdale’s, DNA2050, Karen Millen, L.K. Bennett, Mark Shale, and Original Penguin about once a day for the past month.  I know the merchandise as if I were an employee!  Let me tell you, there are SO many amazing pieces out right now.  Here are some things you need for spring…

1) Crocus Bag 2) Tiffany Dress 3) Gemma Wedge

4) Tribal Print Pants 5) Sun Bleached Sheer Jacket 6) Suede Sandal 7) Colorful Tassel Satchel

8) Rebecca Minkoff Neon Handbag 9) Soft Lilac Mid-Rise Skinny Leg

10) The Vargas Sunglass 11) Pasatiempo 12) Giddy Chino 13) Gertam Toggle Coat

14) adiRise Shoes 15) Seoul Watch

See many more of my favorites walk the runway at the show, March 29th~

(www.markshale.com; www.bloomingdales.com)

I apologize for not posting new content lately but after many months of organizing (years of) thoughts in my head, countless meetings and emails, I am pleased and proud to debut the ‘evolve’ logo~

I apologize for not posting new content lately but after many months of organizing (years of) thoughts in my head, countless meetings and emails, I am pleased and proud to debut the ‘evolve’ logo~