On set of Oceanside Spectrum.............

Working on KOCT station with Elaine Swann the host of " Oceanside Spectrum" is full of excitement. Putting together the "look" of the host is intriguing and artful every month. Keeping a "fresh" look for the show is what I love most about my craft.

Elaine is wearing a super cute boutique look. Ensemble is the store that provided us with the clothes this month.

Elaine is wearing fitted cargo jeans with a violet lace blouse on top. To complete this look, I've put her on a military inspired curdoroy crop jacket. These romantic colors are a great peak into 2011's color pallet.

Transition to Fall.......

It is fall and, transitioning into fall wardrobe is a very tricky thing, especially in California. This look is "California fall". Maya is wearing an asymmetrical Indonesian inspired blouse, with a classic black "mini". The top of the look makes a great pallet for her red heels. This look is great with "fish nets" for a night out on the crisp town. The paisley decoration on the top is what really sets this look apart from other "mini" and black top looks.

LMAO with Brian Hooks

Hicks rocks the the look of the Los Angeles "homeboy". His Dickie outfit accessorized with "Chucks and a "Cap" styled hat.

Vashon's character is very GQand level headed. In this scene Vashon wears the classic tuxedo with red bow tie and cumber bun to add that extra flare!

The look we were to accomplish with the brother's was a European Entourage look. Of course we needed to add some of the major player's personality into the mix to personalize each of their looks. We were able to achieve this look on Brian and Roy with a black nylon jacket with silver hardware. The jacket was the centerpiece of the look, which tied the everything together. The outer pieces were the dark denim jeans trimmed in orange for added texture, and a charcoal fedora trimmed with a purple stripe to make this look his own.

This is " The most interesting _ in the world" In this scene Brian wanted to go for the throwback debonair playa, that gives men advice on how to operate the playa's life "ghetto style"In this scene Hooks rocks his throw back sunglasses, velvet brown jacket, and red pocket square. The accessories to this particular look are his "thirsty" ladies in red.

Hello All! Thanks for looking back at the last 4 weeks with me. This is a Playbill productions project that is going to be hilariously funny which I am glad I was a part of. This was just some of the costume departments contribution to the project.

KUSI Summer Do's and Don'ts

One of the elements wardrobe elements of summer, that I wanted to share with everyone was how denim is making a big comeback. While it never really goes out of style. I wanted to reiterate that this timeless classic is showing up all over. Victoria's Denim Mania, Denim Huggie Diapers. so here is a little clip on how you can wear denim and still be a part of summer of 2010. Accessories and some models were styled by YStyle.

http://www.kusi.com/news/goodmorning/97263019.html

Long, Lean and Fierce!!!!

Can you say “Height Goddess”??!!!! I am standing here with business owner Lameeka Weeks. Not only is she chic, beautiful and tall, but smart as a whip as well! Lameeka took home the 2nd place prize in the elevator pitch contest at the convention. If you are tall, mean and a fashion machine, “Height Goddess” is worth stopping and taking notice. Her clothing is tailored made to fit “us”. Can’t you tell??!!!

Meeting Shane&Shawn the shoe designers

I was truly honored to meet these two gentlemen. This is Shawn and Shane Ward, the founders of SHANE&SHAWN shoes. These guys know their way around a woman’s foot. Shawn and Shane have a knack for staying ahead of design in fashion as far as shoes are concerned.
I am a true shoe buff! (what woman isn’t) but I am a lady that leans more towards instant classics, and if you are looking for a boot that will stand the test of trends and bring a non-chalant, edgy elegance to a skirt or pair of jeans, I would recommend SHANE&SHAWN’s “Anne Brown” boot. This looks like a comfortable boot. It is stylish; it has clean lines and just the right amount of design to cross-over from the Saturday shopping outfit with jeans, to the business mixer with an army green shirt dress and chocolate blazer.

More looks from the Black Enterprise Entreprenuers Conference

There were some great expression of style at this convention. (The upper left) Angela M. Childs the virtual assistant extraordinaire, did an extraordinary job setting herself apart from the rest. Her look and use of color is reminiscent of designs by Missoni. Her thick red belt is defininitely a tool used in Missoni's spring 2010 collection.

Speaking of setting yourself apart (lower left) Alfred A. Edmond Jr. has this art of networking down. He has been a part of the Black Enterprise family for a number of years. He has done this all the while sporting his signature bow tie. Alfred is wearing a black suit with yellow tie and handkerchief. Many commented on how his look sent a postive radiance in every room he entered.

I'm going to close this portion out with some more positive energy. Mary Major is just beaming in her white power suit. I am not sure who her suit is by but I do remember that the designer Ralph Lauren was the designing face of the "Power Suit" in the early 80's.

The look Mary is expressing is springy ,professional and dynamic. Mary designs her own jewelry line to complete her looks. Mary's N-ER-G keeps her in perfect fashion step always.