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From my inbox, what to wear?

Monday, April 5th, 2010

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This is a new thing I’m trying out and thought it would be a great asset to my blog. I get tons of emails and although I can’t answer every single one of them, I do find some that I would like to share with my readers. I really appreciate each and every one of you stopping by and taking the time out to read my randomness,events, celeb stuff, fashion and my obsession with pretty pink girly things lol. Well, today I got a pretty good email from a friend on facebook. Here is the q/a hope you enjoy!

Question:

“I need some help. I am so clueless when it comes to fashion and name brands. I have a very high profile meeting here in Atlanta next week and need to have some labels on me (clothes, purse, shoes). The people in the meeting will be definitely looking at me and will notice if I am not carrying a brand name bag or shoes (I will fill you in later)

This is where you come in- please tell me what brands are ladies wearing or carrying? (please dont laugh too hard… I know, I am embarrassed to even ask).

I really dont want to spend too much, so the Minolos are out. Please help!!!

Thanks a bunch!!! and Hugs!!!”

My response:

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When I got this email It really peaked my interest because I know I have the same issue when trying to cover events and more. People may think, wow she has the life and she gets to do this and that. It’s really hard to try to find something to wear for events that are sometimes 5 times a week. It’s not that fun people! I’ve always shared that I am a thrifty shopper and that I shop very frugally. Well when this young lady asked me this question, I told her that If It was me, I would hire a stylist to pull things for her. When you hire a stylist, it would be cheaper than paying for a complete look. You can just pay a stylist and return it or just pay for what you really liked, easy breezy! Most stylist have a large selection to choose from at their place. You pay a rental fee and your all done. I also referred  her to 3 great stylist that I know in the area.

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Shun and Monica

First up, I suggested celebrity stylist Shun Melson who owns Creative Solutionz llc. She currently is working with singer Monica,who has a new album out called, Still Standing! Shun has worked with all sorts of celebrities and her signature tada bow is the business!

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I also suggested Leah Taylor at Taylor- Ector Studios. She has styled me, Lala Vasquez, Sheree Whitfield, Lisa Wu Hartwell and a host of others. She has a fab studio and loves vintage style, we got along so well.

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Lastly, I suggested my girl Kim Maxwell. She has been a stylist for a long time and she has a great vision. She also is an author of a book called, Career Diary of a fashion stylist. She has styled Jagged Edge, The Dream and Rickey Smiley.

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The Dream

So keep your questions coming, I just might feature you on my blog and give you advice if I can on how I am making it in this crazy entertainment business! Have a great week!

Stylist Shun Melson’s Baby Shower

Monday, October 26th, 2009

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Celeb Stylist Shun Melson

Babies are so cute and sometimes I think I want to have another one, till my kids start arguing, no thanks lol. Yesterday evening Celebrity Stylist Shun Melson invited me to her baby shower.  Since I moved here four years ago, I’ve been invited to maybe one shower,whats up with that?  I don’t know why that is but I love baby showers but it was good to get out. I met Shun about two years ago at Derek Blanks studio. She was always styling some celeb and I didnt quite understand what she did. Where I come from, you just get dressed and go on your way. She said no, its an art to dressing someone and they pay me to do it. She definitely does too, she owns CreativeSolutionzllc and she has the hottest clients around!  I never knew back then, dressing someone was a big deal lol. I’m learning you guys more and more.

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The Happy Couple

Shun styles some of the hottest celebrities like NeNe Leakes,model Veishena Drain, rapper Shawty Lo and R&B Singer Monica,that you see came to the shower. I was looking at Shuns pics on her website, the other day and I’ve come to the conclusion that her signature look is the bow. She loves pretty bows! I like them to girl!

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Shun looked adorable in her haute couture outfit. I was like wow, I didn’t look that great when I was pregnant,I had on a tent,in blue lol. Now a days they wear stilletos and sparkly leggings lol. Lots of people came to rub on her belly and wish her well. She is expecting a baby boy and has a name picked out as well,Chase. Her other son name is Chazz. People played baby shower games like, guess that tune, complete with buzzards and then later they  had a Babynista fashion show. You had to create a hott look for the red carpet,Naterica Johnson won that contest.

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Shun and her son Chazz

Why was Jamil Pratt the best dressed Diva there? He told me he is also a stylist and works at Neiman Marcus. He wore skinny jeans,designer jacket,Christian Loubutin pumps and Coco Chanel purse, he play to much, and shut down the party! I was so jealous lol. Christian was there too, he does makeup for all the stars in Atlanta and especially does singer Monica. I remember meeting him at the Atlanta Housewives premiere party and he had that fire engine red hair. He brings the drama to any party!

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Jamil Pratt, fashionista

Shun’s husband is a chef and I had no idea he owned a restaurant. The menus were teddy bears that  flipped over to read what you wanted, I loved that. Teh lil details were adorable and her party planner did an amazing job. I selected the fried pork chops,yams and mac & cheese with drink.The drink on the menu was Chace Tini how cute is that!  I was ready to curl up and take a nap after that meal, it was sooo yummy, omg! It was southern eating alright!

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I got a chance to chat with NeNe and she said she has been really working her butt off! NeNe’s hubby Greg brought in tons of boxes of diapers because that is what Shun had on her gift registry. I wish the happy couple a healthy baby and if you need a sitter you know where to find me! Congrats to the Melson family!

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Well have fun looking at all the pics and get some ideas, I have to get going on all these other posts! Keep it pinky!

A special thank you to Darnayle Mizhari and Stephanie Dawn(www.stephaniedawnbeauty.com) for doing my hair & makeup

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http://www.creativesolutionzllc.com/ www.stephaniedawnbeauty.com

Hott shoes!

Saturday, February 7th, 2009

I was looking at these shoes and was like wow alot of girls are wearing these lol. They are buy Gucci(www.gucci.com) but im not a fan of them lol. You would have to really know how to pull this off to wear them with an outfit but on other people they look cute. Here is my friend Vieshena wearing them. She was styled by Shun Melson(www.myspace.com/creativesolutionz) pic by www.dblanks.com . Then I spotted Solonge Knowles wearing them. What do you think of the shoes?

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Fashion Model Vieshena Drain

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Jonelle Monae & Solonge Knowles