Believe the HYPE

This week, I was invited by Starsky of Major Hype to be part of

the photo shoot for our event, SPAZ!!!

{which is scheduled to take place this Saturday! :) }

All of the artists that will be performing at SPAZ! were in their Major Hype wear,

ready to strike their best poses before the camera.

When I came on the scene, I must admit that I was VERY nervous to model.

Yet after about 5 or 6 flashes of the camera, I began to think that I could get used to this lol

Posing was a bit awkward, since I had to constantly reinvent myself frame after frame.

But other than that, the photo shoot went amazingly well, and I had soooo much fun!

TAKE A LITTLE TRIP

When?:: This past week...

Where?:: In Downtown San Diego with my best friend, Brandi, for her fitting for an upcoming fashion show with a renowned designer/stylist/boutique owner.

{I'll be accompanying my bestie on the day of the rehearsal as well as the show! So I'll definitely dish the details once we come back from the trip :) }

Latte fedora with ribbon:: Forever 21

Cream & gold earrings:: Forever 21

Electric coral burnout tee:: Forever 21

Cream heart necklace:: Forever 21

Black woven belt:: Forever 21

Leopard?/Cheetah? print shorts lol:: Forever 21

Gold chained bracelet w/ Peace charm:: Juicy Couture

Ecoté strappy sandals:: Urban Outfitters

{....&& once again: EVERYTHING (well, for the most part) is from Forever 21! lol ..Kev's just going to shake his head when he sees this }

You mad cause Im STYLIN on ya

Soooo in my downtime at Chic Little Devil,

I've taken it upon myself to style a few looks here && there.

When a client has to have one of the fab fits on the showroom's various mannequins,

I decide to revamp the dressform with something too chic to look at once. lol

I even got the opportunity to spread my stylin' wings when pulling looks for a photoshoot!

{Which I unfortunately failed to snap some pics of :/ }

Anywho, here's a handful of looks I've styled thus far in my interning experience at CLD.

Enjoy! ;)

{THIS JUST IN!!!} && I just received an offer from a new friend to be a wardrobe stylist at an upcoming shoot next weekend!!!

WOOHOOOOO! lol

I'm on a roll! :)

THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING

While in L.A. over the weekend with Kev's family, he spotted a great photo-op,

so I had to take advantage. lol

Bronze bracelets:: Forever 21

Orange && gold printed earrings:: Forever 21

Coral Boho top:: Forever 21

Beaded multi-colored necklace:: Forever 21

Aztec printed scarf {worn as belt}:: Forever 21

Destroyed denim shorts::

Urban Outfitters

Bronze cowboy boots:: Tilly's

Straw hat:: mine lol

Trees printed grandpa tank:: Urban Outfitters

Gray Levi skinnies:: Levi's store

Royal blue Vans {special edition "Joe's"} sneaks:: Zumies

Strriiiiiiiiike

Last week {after much convincing}, Kevin took me bowling!

I haven't been since my middle school days, && have never been too thrilled about wearing those rugged && stinky bowling shoes or getting my fingers stuck in that boulder of a bowling ball. lol

Buuuut in the end, I guess that's what makes it fun.

We played 3 games, Sexy Chocolate vs. George. lol

The first 2 without bumpers, && the last with the bumpers in full effect.

Game 1......Kevin won...

Game 2......Kevin won AGAIN!..lol

But as for Game 3?!

I {finally} claimed victory!

Yes, IN A MAXI DRESS!

&& No, not because the bumpers were up. lol

For some unexplainable and odd reason,

the bowling ball was willing to cooperate with me

and would head down the center of the lane!

So really, the bumpers were there to help Kev out. hahah

All in all, we had a lot of fun, && as weird as it sounds,

I'm looking forward to going bowlin' again :)

OUT OF THE SHADOW

It's her time to shine!

Singer, songwriter, && now fashion maven, Solange is making a name for herself

now more than ever.

I'm sure that she'll inevitably be referred to as "Beyonce's little sis," yet she's definitely breaking out of B's shadow with both her music && her sense of style.

I don't necessarily think Solange is trying to "keep up with the Jones',"

she's just aware of the fact that fashion is where it's at! lol

The hot mama has been creating a new vibe on the fashion scene,

taking some of the biggest fashion risks EVER....&& I can do nothing but applaude her!

I love it!!!

Fashion is all about turning heads && stepping on the toes of comfort and conformity,

Solange being an apparent believer in that philosophy.

So I had to take this opportunity to give sum kudos to the Sol-Angel. :)

Solange at this year's Essence Music Festival,

looking very chic in a pair of black & white art deco leggings and hot pink pumps,

topped with a classic blazer & white tee.

...here's a few more random yet fashion forward candids of Solange...

Talking Business

The scorching heat sutured with the fact that I'm {still} jobless

equals a summer of boredom.

In all actuality, I guess I can't complain too much because I did take advantage of the fantastic opportunity to go to New York with my best friend at the beginning of the summer.....&& I am a fashion intern at a phenomenal style house.

But there's still something that has yet to fill that void, the very thing that us kids go crazy about when they're fresh out of school.

Yet after my recent meetings with a new friend, I've realized what I need to devote all of this spare time to, && have been routed back to my passion and doing what I love.

I met Starsky of Major Hype clothing back in early June

at the Save Darfur Fashion Show that was held at my school.

He told me that "my line was dope" lol && that he'd love to talk business in the near future to help me out with getting my designs seen by the right people.

We exchanged information && the next thing ya know, we were meeting up to chitchat about the direction I want my line to go as well as possibly a future collabo.

Kev was thrilled about the whole ordeal when I told him of the big plans we had && was more than ready to hop on board, helping out in any way that he could.

Since he's creative && knows the ins & outs of the whole t-shirt printing biz {since he mastered it in his high school graphics classes},

I knew that this could be a win-win situation for us both.

We met up with Starsky Wednesday evening to further discuss some future events && collab ideas that've been in the works.

{I'll be SURE to keep ya in the loop when the event is almost here!}

After a few hours of productive conversation,

I snapped some picks of Starsky's fly fit, then later on, Kev snapped some of me. lol

________Starsky!!!________

Major Hype "Posse" shirt

Olive shorts:: H&M

DiY Gold-sparkled Vans sneaks

Woodgrain printed glasses:: Rob's Vintique

Gold hoop earrings:: Forever 21

Lux maroon vest:: Urban Outfitters

Brown beaded bracelet:: Forever 21

Gold pendant necklace:: Forever 21

Strapless floral dress:: Francesca's Collections

Brown woven belt:: Forever 21

Bronze ankle-cuffed sandals:: Forever 21