Memo 281: Refund Checks and Validation Stickers

To: All

From: Me

Date: May 24, 2017

Subject: HBCU SpringComing 2017 Photo Diary Recap

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Nothing takes me back down HBCU memory lane like taking a trip down to my alma mater (Awww HU!) for Homecoming.

Well, the founders of HBCU SpringComing didn't want us to have to wait until Fall to feel those nostalgic good vibes. 

Catch the photo diary recap by clicking "More Werk".

Social Werk! | A Look Back at Phoenix Fashion Week 2015 #TBT

Today, I'm throwing it back to a full and entire year ago at the Phoenix Fashion Week in Scottsdale, Arizona. Take a look at how Phoenix does Fashion Week. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

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Social Werk! | Mixed Media 3rd Blogiversary Recap

This year I took the blogiversary celebration to downtown, Los Angeles at the Roosevelt Lofts Rooftop lounge. We were surrounded by beautiful views from all angles.

Social Werk! | Chevy Chic Recap

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New York is so many things. It's great energy, good food and, of course, fashion! For the 2nd year, Essence Magazine has hosted the most amazing and fashion filled street style block party brimming to edges with some of NY's classic elements: fun, music and street style.

This year, I partnered with Chevy Cruze and Hello Beautiful to do some live action street styling. We pulled people out of the crowd and did a little switch up change up. 

Meet your Chevy Chic and Hello Beautiful Street Style Team: Allison McGeneva, Sunita and Me!

Photography by: Tyson Adams

Website: www.newhydemedia.com

Instagram: @djtyadams

Click "More Werk" to see the full recap.

Social Werk! | Maxed Out! Recap

How about we throw it back to earlier this summer at "Maxed Out"? 

I teamed up with Ambrosia Malbrough of xoxo, Brosia and Ask pRoy of Steel Feather Lace Elephant to host "Maxed Out!" earlier this summer in Chandler, AZ. The theme was, you guessed it, maxi dresses! And these Arizona laytees showed up and showed out!

Click "More Werk!" to see more photos from the event.

Social Werk! | Rip The Runway UK

The Highlights

Hands down the best segment of the night goes to violinist, Daj Jordan, and designer, Nicole Veronique. They Bobby Schmurda'd this segment! It was the theatrics of it all: the models coming out in formation, the crisp "bossy ass girls" signature Nicole Veronique designs, and the violinist rocking the hottest runway hits! I could barely stand still long enough to capture the performance. Check out my Instagram for the video. Sick!

Violinist: Daj Jourdan (Instagram: @dajjordanuk)
Designer: Nicole Veronique (Instagram:@nicoleveroniqueofficial)

Rip the Runway UK gives up and coming designers, performers and models a chance to showcase their talent and werk it for the runway. In addition to Nicole Veronique, a few other designers that presented well were Luvli Lounge Lingerie and Mama's Boutiques. Luvli Lounge was all about classic and sexy lingerie. Mama's Boutique is a winner for those who fancy body conscious pieces and don't mind showing a little skin.

Designer (left): Luvli Lounge Lingerie (Instagram: @luvli_lounge)
Designer (center and right): Mama's Boutique (Instagram: @mamasboutique)

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Social Werk! | Mimosas, Mothers, and Manicures...Oh My!

Birthday/Mother's Day weekend recap:

• We started with brunch. I love brunch
• Then, we got our nails done. I love getting my nails done.
• I was with my girls. I love my girls.
• Most importantly, I was with my mommy. If you know me, you know that I love my mama!

We ate, we drank and we were definitely merry!

Social Werk! | Dinner Down the Orchard

Imagine for me if you will a white linen family style table stretched down the middle of a peach tree lined orchard. The smell of fresh ham and blue cheese croissants tickle your nose. Your eyes zoom in on several servers coming towards you with trays full of raspberry wine. What is this wonderful place? 

This is "Dinner Down the Orchard" hosted by Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek, AZ. It is literally an experience that you will not find anywhere else in Arizona. Twice a year, the farm invites a renowned chef to come in and prepare a four-course organic quality meal for their guests. 

It's an awesome dinner to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, promotion or a "just because" kind of celebration. We celebrated a couple of birthdays. Happy Birthday, Lattees! 

Now, you may have missed it this year but don't let it happen again. Mark your calendars for 2014!

Photography: Brent Gates

So, if you ever decided to make your way to "Dinner Down the Orchard" (or for any outdoor event), what shall you wear? My girlfriends "volunteered" to show you farm dinner fly.

Photography: Brent Gates

Photography: Brent Gates

Social Werk! | MIM Rocks Fashion 2013

Phoenix Fashion Week kicks off its 2013 series of events in March by teaming up with the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) for the fourth-annual “MIM Rocks Fashion” spring showcase. Presented by Scottsdale-based Focal Point Salon, “MIM Rocks Fashion” serves as a tribute to top stylists from Phoenix to Tucson and showcases on-trend spring fashions from a talented lineup of designers and boutiques. 

Check out the interviews that I conducted with some of the designers and stylists here:

My favorite part of a fashion show right next to the designers and models on the runway is who is in the crowd. I spotted these Arizona trendanistas in the crowd. You must know that I loved the personal style and use of colors and prints.

Photography by: Nector Marmolejos

The second most enjoyable part of the show was the men's fashion styled by Amir Saebi from Amir's La Voute Boutique. Seriously, these men were styled, accessorized, fried, dyed and laid to the side.

Photography by: Nector Marmolejos

Photography by: Nector Marmolejos

Bri Seeley based out of Seattle Washington is the Phoenix Fashion Week's 2012 Designer of the Year. Her designs in this year's MIM Fashion show featured etherial ombre dresses and feminine contemporary wear.

This model had me contemplating leaving the show and literally running to my hair stylist. I live for her hair color!

Photography by: Nector Marmolejos

Photography by: Nector Marmolejos