Korto Momolu Fashion Show

I had the pleasure of working with Korto Momolu at Passion for Fashion Fashion Show. It was a spectacular experience however, rather exhausting experience. When I got to the venue at 10am, they were building the stage and the models were rehearsing with the designers. I had to tape the bottoms of over 50 pair of shoes that were rented from Bakers. My next task was to organize the changing rooms for the 3 designers that were featured in the show.

Cate Lyons is a designer that is based in Savannah GA, and she makes the most glamorous gowns. She can make a very detailed dress in 8 hours and a wedding dress from scratch in a day. She is a veteran in the fashion business. She a well known seamstress who worked in Paris, and with Victoria Secret.

I worked with her first because she was the first designer to arrive at the venue. I helped with the fitting and making sure all the models had the right shoes and right sizes. I organized the racks of clothes by making sure they are in order with the show. Last minute I was asked to sew tool (I think I spelled it right) to the bottom of an evening gown. I sewed in about 3o minutes, but I was so nervous because I had to sew it into the hem so it would not snag the fabric. After all was done, I was running around helping with production, media and make and hair set up. I love love love the background production of fashion show. I loved get my hand dirty while gaining experience and learning as well.

When Korto arrived she was very laid back and so cool. She is very down to earth and made everyone feel so comfortable. I was able to chop it up with her for a minute. The one thing I love about her show is that she had African drums and dancer open her show. It was very exciting and set the tone for an amazing show. I dressed the models, steamed her garments and assisted with making sure they were runway ready. Korto put the finishing touches on all the models before they hit the runway. The runway show was amazing, she started off with African drummer and dancers. When I finally got a chance to sit down and watch the show, I felt accomplished. This was an experience I will never forget. I pray that I have MANY more like it.

MY TIME IS NOW!

I have a wonderful opportunity to be a wardrobe stylist for a major fashion show. It will be for Korto Monolu Fall 2009 Preview in Charlotte, NC. She was the fan fav and my favorite as well on Project Runway. I never thought this day will come. I mean I have down local shows here and church shows but I never thought I will be able to do something this major. This opportunity gives me so much motivation to pursue this further. I dont even care about the money. I just love fashion! This is just the beginning and nothing will stop me!!

GOD BLESS!

PASSION FASHION 09', PASSION FASHION 09' PASSION FASHION 09', Korto Momolu,"Fan Favorite from last season's Project Runway"is in the air now,headed to Charlotte,for Passion Fashion 09'! She wants the support of ALL charlotteans!!!Let’s show her how Fashionable we REALLY are

I HAVE ARRIVED!!

Bonjour, Hola, Ciao and what's up, it's your fellow fashionista Raishawn-Lynette and I have arrived! I am an aspiring fashion stylist that is about to leave my fashion footprints all over the fashion world. I am a slave for fashion rocking diamond-encrusted shackles. Fashion is my life's work and being able to birth my fashion brain child is a dream come true. So all my funky, fresh fly ,fabulous, retro, edgy, tomboy-isque, classy, simplistic and chic fashionista always remain ABOVE COMMON xoxo......

MODELS ON THE SCENE AND SHOOTS

MODEL:NETTA
LOCATION: VIRGINIA, KOREA
MY DUTIES: STYLIST AND CONSULTANT

MODEL SHOOTS I WORKED ON!

MODEL: AMBER ALLISON
LOCATION:UPTOWN CHARLOTTE
DUTIES: FASHION STYLIST & CREATIVE CONSULTANT

FABRIC+NO SCISSORS+CREATIVITY=FABOULOUS

In 2008 I had Yellow, Purple, and Turquoise fabric laying around and I wanted to be creative. I took the fabric; draped and pinned it around Lolita (mannequin) to make very different looks. Here is a couple I created. before Amber Rose

MIXIN AND (UN)MATCHIN

This look was created in 2007. The top is a vintage Polo (Ralph Lauren) shirt from the thrift store. I purchased this before the world went plaid crazy. Anywho I loved the color as well as the pattern. I made into a dress on Lolita (mannequin) and matched it with a brown belt and a string on pearls. Of course the leopard print tights was my signature piece back in 2007. I love the dynamic of plaid pattern and the leopard print pattern together. I like to try to match items that some people might not think about.



Me back in 2007 wearing the shirt with the belt.

SORRY PETA BUT THIS IS FIERCE!

I found this fox fur when I was looking in my mother's many closets. I loved this fur coat but I have never worn it because it does not get that cold in VA. I matched the fur with a brown leather corset belt and a large gold link chain. I remember after I created this look I saw Keyshia Cole with a similar outfit on on 106 & Park. She had a fur vest with a corset belt. But I love this look.

POSH DOLCE

There is a funny story behind this outfit. :I was shopping with my friend at the thrift store which is my favorite place to shop. I was cruising the racks and I picked these ruffle satin pants. I was like, I can rock these or make it into something. My friend was like, no I think you are over doing it, those are not cute. Which made me want to get them even more ( i love doubters):

Initially I made those pants into a high waisted skirt which I wore for my 25th Birthday (shown below).

When I put it on Lolita ( my mannequin) it was a dress and I matched it with a red stretch leather belt with a vintage Gucci bag that my mother bought in 80's from Germany.

CORPORATE DIVA!

This is one on my favorite looks that I created back in 2007. I made this skirt out of fabric from a local fabric store. I loved the tye dye print as well as the color blend. At first I was going to make a cute summer dress but I thought that would be an obvious choice. So I then I thought it would be more appealing as an high waisted skirt. I matched with a simple button up collar shirt with a statement piece necklace from my mother's jewelry box.