part deux

As promised, I'm going to give you a peek into my collection from

my blossoming line Kooley Designs that I showed in last week's

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

The majority of these photos were taken by yours truly backstage, yet I have a few random pictures from when my fierce models rocked the runway.

If I am able to get my hands on some video footage, I'll DEFINITELY add it here.

Enjoy! ;)

Natashia, wearing teal "Twisted" top with "Funky Town" skirt.

My *best friend* Brandi, wearing "Meow" dress with lime bow sash.

Mellissa, wearing teal "SexyBack" top.

from left to right: Diahann, wearing "Picnic" dress; Natasha, wearing "Read between the Lines" dress;

Emma, wearing red tube top with yellow plaid skirt; Noel, wearing "Aztek" dress.

from left to right: Naché, wearing "Paint Brush" top; Lauren, wearing teal "Pleet" top with purple plaid skirt;

Imani, wearing "Zip" top with red skirt; Taji, wearing "Lime" ruffle dress with plaid denim vest.

Derinique, wearing "No Sweat" top.

from left to right: Brittney, wearing "Land of Funk" top; Ali, wearing "Splatter" dress;

Debbie, wearing "Aqua" dress with "Hole Punched" skirt.

from left to right: Aftin, wearing "Lav" top with "Cheetah Girl" skirt; Brooklyn, wearing "Mystique" top;

Besi, wearing "Spotty Dotty" top.

A picture Is worth sum naughty words

Youtube browsin' always allows me to discover some of the most eye popping things.

I came across Lady Gaga's music video for one of my favorite songs, "Paparazzi."

I felt a little awkward at first watching Gaga gettin' down&&dirty with some guy at the beginning of the video, wondering where the borderline-love makin' session was headed.

Yet finally after 2 1/2 minutes, the infamous camera shots that the Paps are known for finally began to make sense.

Lady Gaga has ALWAYS managed to wow me with her wardrobe, this vid being another example of that. But her nonchalant, free-spirited attitude makes me love her even more!

I initially watched the video below earlier this week of an interview with Gaga where she is candidly open about her sexuality. Perhaps that's why I wasn't too flabbergasted by the naughty-naughty aspect of her video.... Felt kinda awkward, but not shocked lol.That explains it all.

MADE WITH LOVE

When?:: Last nite.

Where?:: Backstage at the Save Darfur Fashion Show @ my school, waiting for my line to be called to the runway.

Kooley Designs “Mystique” one-shouldered dress:: designed && made by your's truly ;)
Black bow belt:: Forever21
Oversized pearl earrings:: Forever21
Teal bracelet:: Forever21
Lavender ring:: Francesca’s Collections
Black studded heels:: Shiek Shoes

HAPPY COWS COME FROM CALIFORNIA

When?:: This past Sunday.

Where?:: where else?! lol d-0-r-m.

Oversized pink pearl earrings:: Forever21

Black boarding school blazer:: Forever21

Amber heart necklace:: Forever21 or Nordstrom?

Charcoal Silence & Noise figure skater dress:: Urban Outfitters

Amber & black cow printed scarf:: Urban Outfitters

Black tights:: Forever21

Black booties:: Reflection

SPOTTY DOTTY

When?:: This past Friday, before leaving for my fashion show

at Cal Poly Pomona

Where?:: Thee dorm {as usual lol}

Cream && gold vintage earrings:: Forever21
Triple pearled necklace && bracelet:: Forever21
Teal && white polka dotted dress:: Goodwill
Black boarding school blazer:: Forever21
Cappucino Cathy Jean platforms:: Cathy Jean! lol

Don't you LOVE the shoes?!?!?!

I do! :p

The Aftermath

Sooooooooooooo....

the fashion show was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!

I can't even fully put into words how great of a response my line, Kooley Designs, received.

Although I was last in the array of outstanding UCR designers, my models rocked the show as they strutted down the runway with the utmost swag.

After all of my hard work {consisting of countless popped stitches && sleepless nights},

I'm thrilled that I was a part of such a great production!

This was an extremely humbling experience && I am truly blessed to have come this far.

I can't wait to see what's in store for the future.

Until then, I'll be SURE to post all of the pictures as soon as I get them :)

SAVE DARFUR

SAVE DARFUR FASHION SHOW

"Save a Life, Savor the Fashion"

This Tuesday, June 2nd, I'll be featured as one of the fabulous designers in my school's very own "Save Darfur Fashion Show," presented by UC Riverside's Students for Darfur!

I'm SUPER excited for this show && it's highly anticipated buzz throughout campus is even more amazing.

Admission: ONLY $3!

All proceeds will go toward helping suffering refugees in Darfur.

Location: UC Riverside Commons Ballroom

900 University Ave. Riverside, CA 92507

{It'll be smart to go on UCR's website so you'll be able to take a peep at the campus map to find the Commons aka the Highlander Union Building}

Time: Doors open @ 6:00 p.m.

There will be performances, food, && of course, FASHION! :)

PLEASE COME OUT && SUPPORT UCR'S FASHION SAVVY DESIGNERS

{including your's truly}.

I'll be showcasing my line Kooley Designs in the show!!!

Hope to see you there!

VANITY DOUBLE TAKE

To be honest, I had no clue as to who the heck this was pictured in

VMAN Magazine's Summer '09 issue until I read the caption.

Ashley Olsen?!?!

Yes, it's her!

Workin' it as a sultry, dark brunette.

Wig && all, this Olsen twin caused me to do a serious double take && I just HAD to post her pics.

HIGHS N lows

:) HIGHS for the week:

-I have a fashion show today @ Cal Poly Pomona!!!

{I'll be sure to post pics as soon as I get them}

MORE INFO here!

-I have 1 more week of school! {2 if you include Finals Week}

-I have ANOTHER fashion show at my school on Tuesday

-I'm going to NYC on June 18th-21st w/ my bestie

-I just bought these amazing shoes yesterday from Cathy Jean

:/ lows for the week:

-I have a fashion show today! lol.. quick-changes && unorganized people are what I hate about doing fashion shows, yet at the end of the day, I'm a lover of the adrenaline rush.

-I have to re-sew a handful of my garments for the show because some of the models busted right through them! lol

-I have Bio && Spanish homework

-..Got an Environmental Science midterm Tuesday that I have

yet to study for

-I need tags, a tune-up, && new brakes for my car! lol

I have far more lows this week that I can think of than HIGHS, but I'd rather not write a novel about all of the things that I have to do. lol.

/s i g h/ as of now, I'll get to scratching off things on my to-do list!

chao!

VANITY SWAG

Here's a few fits from this past Memorial Day weekend! Despite the barbecued-stains and finger-lickin'-good food, I still managed to be fashionable. :)

Vintage forest green earrings:: thrifty

Vintage leopard "granny glasses":: thrifty

"Hey Mr. DJ" turn-table necklace:: H&M

Old School Blondie tee:: F21

Destroyed Levi denim shorts:: UO

Brown woven belt && gold bracelets:: F21

{Not pictured} Bronze gladiator sandals:: Target

Electric blue, gold splattered earrings:: thrifty

Pastel pink && bronze beaded necklace:: F21

"Wasted Youth" tie-die tee:: Fierce, Laguna Beach

Smokey denim jeans:: F21

These are actually my new favorite sandals!

I copped 'em from Forever 21 this past weekend

&& had to wear them as soon as I walked out of the store.

Although on my recent trip to Laguna Beach w/ my mom && sisters I spotted a pair of Chloe sandals that look EXACTLY like these,

I figured I'd just settle for the knock-offs since Lord knows I don't have $500 to blow on sandals. lol.

Gold hoop earrings: F21

Green heart necklace: local store, Styles 4 Less

Vintage leopard "granny glasses":: thrifty

"Vive Le Pop" lipstick tee:: UO

Vintage bungee cord belt:: thrifty

Red men's shirt skirt:: some random store in the Lakewood mall lol

Red flats:: Reflections