STYLED: AfroStyle Magazine Editorial- Behind the Scenes

credit: Cameron Thomas

Here is a sneak peek behind the scenes from the AfroFusion Editorial for AfroStyle Magazine's second issue, which was shot a couple of weeks ago. Staff photographer Cameron also put together a slideshow and separate promo video for the issue, which you can view on youtube. You can see a small sliver of me with my coral beanie on behind everyone. It was a crazy fun -and tiring- shoot day, with many many wardrobe changes, but our amazing team knocked it out of the park.

WANT: Geox Rosa Stivali Boot

credit: geox

This beautiful leather boot has been calling my name since I saw it styled in the Geox store marketing a couple of months ago. I haven't tried it on yet, but it looks like the perfect fix for my runner's calves. The long cuff disguises the shape of the leg (and calf!) like a pant. Geox are kind of sneaky...they're designer and comfort shoe rolled into one...although the 4 inch heel doesn't quite fit into the comfort category...

STYLED: Lily Blue Designs Fashion Show

 Me with designer Lily Blue in her own creation

Today's show was the most spectacular event I've worked at- in the most unexpected way. I collaborated with the very creative and free spirited designer Lily Blue to create the overall looks for her feminine, organic, nature-inspired line. The theme of the collection was "Urban Goddess," which brought the fantasy of mermaids, wood nymphs, and fairies to earth in gritty downtown Los Angeles.

Fourteen models, three videographers, four photographers, four makeup artists, three hairstylists, two wardrobe stylists, and two stylist assistants took the streets and subways of LA by storm. A trip up and down the red carpet at Hollywood and Highland, shots taken by the Associated Press (!), an impromptu shoot on a police car, and a runway show on the subway all made for a very interesting show.

Welcome

Welcome to the home of my new blog! This will be the future home of many fashion-related musings. I look for inspiration in the ordinary, and not-so-ordinary. Stay tuned!