VAFW 2013 Recap

I got a chance to attend the Day of Designers (part 2) Fashion Show during VAFW this year! This event is held in the Williamsburg/ VA Beach area, and being that I'm in Richmond I knew that I wouldn't be able to attend all the festivities, but I was stoked that I at least made it out to one. The fashion show was held in Trinkle Hall on the campus of William & Mary, this was a little treat because it was my first time on this beautiful historic campus. My friends and I walked around for about 30 minutes looking for Trinkle Hall not realizing we passed it about five times, it was cold and rainy out but eventually we made our way into the show! I had VIP Front Row tickets, but being that we were late and the show already started my seats were taken, so I made my way to a little stage where all the media and photographers were staked out. It ended up being the perfect location to sit, I grabbed a little corner of the stage had a seat and started snapping away! I enjoyed the show; a lot of the pieces I saw were well constructed and ready to wear! I must say one of my favorite designers of the evening was none other than Project Runway Season 12 contestant Angela Bacskocky. Her pieces caught my eye immediately, they were modern and fresh with a bit of edginess to them, I'm looking forward to seeing more from her in the future! Here are some of my favorite pieces and moments from the show, enjoy!

This shot is really about this models amazing legs!

Love this little dress!

I wish this pic wasn't so blurry so yall could get the full affect of what this little lady was serving!

How adorable is she!!

Hey!

and a few I-Phone Pics of yours truly from that evening....

Algebra Blessett at The ARTisan Cafe

Last Friday I attended a dope little event featuring Algebra Blessett at The ARTisan Cafe! This was my first time at The ARTisan Cafes' new location in Stony Point! While waiting for Algebra Blessett to perform, I made my way around the gallery and was immediatly drawn to an artist that was doing a live painting, which was amazing! Some beautiful handmade pieces also caught my eye, along with some great jewelry and natural hair and body products. The ARTisan Cafe is host to many handmade goods and clothing from local Artisans, so if you're in the Richmond area you definitely want to check them out! Now back to Ms. Algebra Blessett; she came out introduced herself and did a quick little QA with the audience! Her energy and aura are amazing, she has such an uplifting vibe which I really enjoyed. Her voice is absolutely beautiful, listening to her sing and play the guitar definitely put me in a zone. She sang lots of new material along with a few songs from past albums, the crowd was great and the setting was perfect for this type of Artist! If you're a fan of great music please support this sister and pick up her new album "Recovery", you can thank me later!

Host Jarrard Anthony and Algebra Blessett

DJ Mikemetic

Naturals of RVA presents Fall Natural Hair Mixer

Ok, can I just start by saying I'm loving the natural hair scene that has really swept through Richmond over the past few years! I've been natural for 10 years now, and can honestly say in the beginning of my journey there was nothing happening in this city in regards to women with natural hair! You Tube was my best friend and of course good ol' Google was there anytime I needed to look something up. That my friend is no longer the case, RVA now is home to a number of natural hair shows, events, and various meet ups. Naturals of RVA, is one of those groups thats helping to further educate and bring together naturals in the Richmond area. This group host various meet ups throughout the year, and their members have access to their website, which has a great forum where naturals and transitioners can find answers to all questions dealing with natural hair. Naturals of RVA is hosting their Fall Natural Hair Mixer this month on October 17th, at the ARTisan Cafe from 6-9pm. If you're natural or thinking about transitioning you definitely should attend, there will be product giveaways, hair demos, along with some great natural hair info. To RSVP for this event please visit www.meetup.com/naturalsofrva

Naturals of RVA presents Fall Natural Hair Mixer

October 17th

6pm-9pm

ARTisan Cafe

9200 Stony Point Parkway #192A

Richmond VA 23238

RSVP @ www.meetup.com/naturalsofrva

Eileen Fisher Fall Fashion Preview at Saks

So, a few weeks ago I attended Eileen Fisher's Fall Fashion Preview at Saks Fifth Ave, the event was hosted by the beautiful Tai Beauchamp a Style Correspondent and Fashionista from InStyle Magazine! I love events that are hosted at Saks because they never disappoint. Immediatly upon walking into the event I was greeted with the the lastest issue of InStyle Magazine, and a nice glass of Champagne! I mean who doesn't want to sip on a glass of Champagne, while watching models display Eileen Fisher's beautiful collection. There were a lot of classic pieces in this years fall collection including blazers, ponchos, and the basic black pant. One of my fav pieces from this collection had to be a chic black blazer with leather detailing on the sleeves, that I was immediatly drawn too. After the show I got a chance to chat it up with Tai Beauchamp, and discovered that we we're both from Central New Jersey, shes an amazing person and has accomplished so much, definitely an inspiration to me! Here are a few pics of the actual showcase and some of the pieces from the Fall Collection, enjoy!

Eileen Fisher Fall Preview @ Saks

InStyle Magazine was in the building!

Got a chance to chat it up with InStyle Magazine Style Correspondent Tai Beauchamp, how gorgeous is she!!

In love with this Blazer!

VA Fashion Week

VA Fashion Week 2013 kicks off this week and will feature over 20 designers this year! Designers from Richmond, Charlottesville, Puerto Rico, VA Beach etc. will come together over a four day period and put together a wonderful showcase of modern and original pieces! This year will be my first time attending this event, which is held in the VA Beach and Tide Water area. So, of course I'm excited not only to be in attendance but to have received 2 front row VIP tickets! VA Fashion Week begins this Thursday with a fashion show at the Richard Stravitz Gallery in VA Beach, and ends Sunday with an Art/ Fashion Show at The Art House City Square. If you live in the Richmond, or Hampton Roads/ Tidewater area you definitely should check out at least one of the events going on during VA Fashion Week, come out and support your local (and not so local) designers! Tickets and additional information for this event can be found at www.vafashionweek.com!

VA Fashion Week

Thursday October 10th, 2013- Sunday October 13th, 2013

www.vafashionweek.com

Lace and Leather

Lace and leather go so well together (I really didn't mean for that to rhyme, but since it does I'll roll with it)! I love the toughness and edginess that adding a leather piece to an outfit can bring, on the other hand I love the softness and feminine touch that adding a piece of lace also brings. This has to be one of my fav combos this season; it makes for a very chic look! In addition to leather & lace I'm really diggin' this Fall's hat trend! I've always loved hats and think they are often that extra pop that's needed in an outfit to take it to the next level! Here are some pieces that are on my October wishlist, all priced at under $100!

Live @ The ARTisan Cafe featuring Algebra Blessett

Multi- Grammy Award Winning artist Algebra Blessett will be in RVA next Friday October 11th, 2013 at The ARTisan Cafe (9200 Stony Point Parkway #192A)! There will be a meet and greet along with a live performance, which you definitely wont want to miss. The event will be hosted by Jarrard Anthony and music will be provided by DJ Mikemetic. All my beautiful Richmonders please come out and support this wonderful event! An RSVP is required for entry, tickets can be purchased in advance, as there will be none sold at the doors! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at vbmf.org.

ARTisan Cafe in conjunction with The Virginia Black Music Foundation Presents:

Live @ The ARTisan Cafe

featuring

Algebra Blessett

Friday October 11th, 2013

7pm-10pm

Must RSVP for Entry