Bullets & Bows Spring 2010 Shoot

Bullets & Bows Spring 2010 Shoot

All my female readers are always getting on my case for not posting anything for you them. Ummm...read the banner. Haha! But seriously, I hear you loud and clear, and although women's fashion is not my specialty, I still have a great appreciation and passion for it and I promise I'm following designers and trends much more intently to meet your needs and develop my talents. Anyway, this is especially for all of you!

I was recently invited by designer Danni Rouge to shoot the Summer Lookbook for her accessories collection Bullets&Bows. The line boasts custom jewelry pieces that "bridge the gap between streetwear and high fashion" mixing various metals with patterned fabric bows - pretty interestly sick contrast!

As evident by the photos below the shoot went really well. The models Rouge selected brought a strong, positive energy to set; ready to work...and they did!

Ladies, click here to see more from Bullets&Bows and order your own custom pieces today!

You're welcome!

Pre-LAFW :: Lynn Dee

Pre-LAFW :: Lynn Dee

Getting a headstart before all the rest, friend and designer Rhonda Persons (above) gave us an amazing LA Fashion Week kickoff with her collection Lynn Dee, showing at Falcon in Hollywood last Monday! I've seen Rhonda's collection before, but what made this occasion so special is that she debuted her menswear line alongside her chic line of women's clothing! She made me pinky swear that I'd come cause she wanted to get my honest opinion on her work. My thoughts? She did a great job! Lynn Dee's menswear extension is definitely new and refreshing. Check out the photos below!

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"Red" does the Sony/Columbia Showcase

"Red" does the Sony/Columbia Showcase

This past Saturday, I went out to Cinespace in Hollywood to support friend, designer and recording artist Danni Rouge at the Sony/Columbia Music showcase. I'm so happy I had the opportunity to see her perform! "Chelsey" is also the creative force behind the insanely innovative accessories collection, Bullets & Bows. Since I met her on the fashion circuit, I had no idea she was also a talented singer and hadn't heard any of her music.

Armed with her fiery red hair, Coco & Breezy shades and BLOW Collection shirt Danni began her set belting Lauryn Hill's "Ready or Not" a cappella . She immediately grabbed the attention of the Sony/Columbia A&R's and audience members who were falling asleep from all the horrid performances before hers. She continued with her own music with the crowd rockin' right along with her. Everyone at Cinespace fell in love with Danni's powerful voice, thoughtful lyrics, dope beats and stage presence. Her press kits were snatched up by record execs before she could even get off stage and guests asked for pictures as she made her way to interview with Drop Your Talent TV.

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"All Black Everything" Event

"All Black Everything" Event

Last night I attended friend and recording artist/producer Malcolm Harvest's "All Black Everything" event. I had an awesome time! What an intensely refreshing experience! It's very rare that I come across an event where people appreciate looking good, being professional and having a great time. Everyone looked amazing in their mostly all black attire. There were live performances by local artists and even a short set by Malcolm himself!

Amongst the Angeleno elite, the party was also attended by Chris Brown, producer Polo da Don (who refused to take a photo with me), and actor Tristan Wilds. It was crazy to be up in VIP standing right next to these guys...and the groupies who were throwing themselves at them. Haha!

I also had an opportunity to do some networking and met my newest partner-in-crime, Earl Grae. Definitely a pleasure talking to him about our outlooks on men's fashion and what we're both trying to do. We have big things in store!

Shout out to my TN fam and other friends Kianna, Keisa, Symphony, Tiffany, Asia, Bryan, Kitti and Trend! Many Kudos to Harvest! Awesome, awesome party! I look forward to many more!

Wardrobe breakdown --- $5 grey dress shirt (Goodwill), $5 black wool blazer (thrift), $10 black bow tie (Men's Warehouse), $0 sequenced pocket square (from Kianna's dress), $10 Kenneth Cole black flat front slacks (Marshall's), $4 black wingtips (thrift).