Alley Kat

ALLEY KAT KAY!

 After working with the designer for Fashions by Loniso (Alonzo Tate), I was inspired to do my version of a high fashion photo shoot. But I wanted to go out with a BANG! I asked my all time favorite make-up artist and friend (Christina Miller) to be a part of the project, as well as a new found friend and wardrobe stylist, Ayanna. Not to mention my long time friend Ebony who is a hair stylist. They were all more than delight to put their expertise to use wish made this all the more exciting. The shoot was set to take place in December 2010, as it would be my last project for a while as I focus on school.
Who else would I have shoot my final project for 2010? None other than Jonathan Thorpe of course! The following photos are just a few of my favorite behind the scenes photos from this VERY cold shoot. The location was set in an alley way in NW DC.


Setting: I wanted this to be a very urban shoot since most of my portfolio consist of twigs and berries and trees, I needed a little bit of variety. and I asked the wardrobe stylist and MUA to be as creative as they could. A wanted a truly ONE-OF-A-KIND Shoot!



 

Christina beating my face in!

 

She definitely spoiled me!!!

 

Ayanna sewing.

 

As cold as it was I was trying to be tough. :/

 

DONT FALLLLL!



Tea Party Fashion Show

All dresses by Loniso

Here are a few shots from a fashion I was asked to do by designer Alanzo Tate (Loniso).  After walking for Alanzo in DREAMlife fashion show a few months back, he reached out to me, and I was more than honored. The designers included Vittoria Antionette, Adom Designs, and of course, Fashions by Loniso. MUA was Lanetta Toland.

Left to Right: Fashions by Loniso, Vittoria Antionette, Adom Designs



Left: Dress by Loniso

Fall Campaign.

                       Toucan Boutique Fall 2010

Following up from my last post are the on-site photos that the Toucan models received along with walking on the runway. These photos are all done by Photographer Michael Saunders. Who by the way, did an AMAZING job. Trust me, we had very little time and not the ideal lighting to work with. But he certainly knows what he is doing behind the lens. And I will not deny it, photoshop does wonders!! haha This is a great addition to my portfolio!

The Following are some of my favs from the shoot:

Fall 2010 Ad Campaign for Toucan Boutique

Photograhphy: Michael Saunders

MUA: Circe of Alexandria

Hair Stylist: Circe of Alexandria


Be sure to check out Toucan Boutique locatead on 9th Street NW DC. The site also has some pretty nice garmets!!



ReadySet DC- Fashion District

 all photos courtesy of revamp.com

DC is OFFICALLY on the fashion scene! The ReadySetDC Fashion Show is a semi-annual event held here in the nations captial (obviously) to showcase some of the city's top boutiques. This is the show's 2nd year running and our production was SOLD OUT in a matter of hours. Followed by great reviews across the board.  I was fortunate enough to walk on the runway for Toucan Boutique. [Located on 9th street in NW] The owner is a young Brizilian beauty by the name of Nas, she was laid back and easy going! Along with getting to walk the runway, the models were given a chance to get some print work in! She offered us an on-site photo shoot, everyone got a little something extra to put in their portfoilos. The following pictures are from the Runway and the after party itself.

Pictures are worth a thousand words, but video is always better.

I'm at (1:55)

Toucan Boutique Models

(Nas in the Center)

Fine Art Meets Fashion Couture

Designs by Chez Kevito

Photography:Dewayne Roberts Magnetic Images

MUA: Marie Jilson

The past few months have been quite busy as I anticipated, but not for a bad reason. Work has been coming my way and I love love love it!! Mid-October I got in contact with a the designer of Chez Kevito (Titi) who was generous enough to let me walk in her show. Fine Arts Meet Couture Fashion was a good event and I made a lot of great connects! Here are some of my pictures from the RUNWAY!!!! I must say my DIVA face was in full effect. Enjoy.

Also feature in the Fine Arts meets Couture Fashion show was a young designer by the name of Marvin Inabinet. Marvin is fun and full of life. UNFORTUNATELY I cannot get a hold of any pictures from the runway, but I did find a picture of myself and a few other models in his Fall 2010 pieces

Designer: Marvin Inabinet

Photography:Dewayne Roberts Magnetic Images

MUA: Marie Jilson



Easy. Breezy. Beautiful.

Hey guys, I had another shoot with my beloved Christina Miller, She is launching her Fall 2010 line of makeup. The looks at this shoot were to show how easy it was to go from day time makeup, to night time makeup. The looks were all GREAT and the Photographer Javier Pierrend was amazing. He gave me great direction and little pointers that can take me a long way! hopefully I'll be able to work with him in the future. Another great learning experience with a fabulous outcome!!

Behind the scenes photos: Courtesy of Christina Miller

D.R.E.A.Mlife Fashion Show

D.R.E.A.Mlife Inc. put on a fashion show on Sept 10. DC's FASHION'S NIGHT OUT!

This show was a charity event to benefit single mothers. I got a few pictures from my friend Joshua Yospyn over @ Worn Magazine. I must say I had the time of my life, I cannot wait for these pictures from the entire show to come out. Made some very good connects!!

Check out his blog : http://www.wornmagazine.com/2010/09/dream-life-fashions-night-out/

Both Photos Courtesy of Worn Magazine