Tune In!

I very rarely say this but TUNE IN to BET Today at 5pm!

(Don't get me started on TV programming)

For an excellent reason!

Remember, Leelonn...my client?

I was the wardrobe stylist for his first video.

He lets me pick out his clothes whenever I want to.

He sang at my wedding.

Yeah, THAT LEELONN!

He is a contestant on Wild Out Wednesdays on 106 & Park.

TODAY!!

He is probably on his way to the BET studios as I type!

Tune in!

Check your listings and most importantly VOTE!

He deserves it!

He is so talented and motivates me more whenever I get anxious about my career.
He trusted me to style his video just on faith, even when I told him that I was inexperienced.
He still encouraged me.

Most importantly, he is a pure, gentle spirit.

Watch. Enjoy. VOTE!

(You can text your vote or download the BET 106 & Park App/vote online)

(If you're in Houston, I will see you at his Watch Party at Avant Garden!)

P.S...if you're from Houston, then you probably know that today, June 27th, is an "unofficial Houston holiday" and why this is the perfect day for him to perform.

Here is his video if you don't remember:)

(Pic taken months ago after a show)

Double-Booked

Last week This week One day that wasn't today, Rocquelle of Consider Me Lovely asked me to be her plus one at a private blogger event at the Houston Galleria. 

There was a mini tour of a few stores showcasing their Spring 2012 looks.

I was kind of double booked that day because I had to attend the PJ Morton concert. 

Lee-Lonn, my client, was the opening act so it is my job to attend his shows as his wardrobe stylist.

 (Remember I was the video wardrobe stylist for Lee-Lonn's video:)

For the concert, I switched the striped skirt for a black maxi skirt and some flats.

LeeLonn was awesome and PJ Morton impressed me. 

I even ran into someone who reads my blog! 

*waves hi again*

I was totally surprised that someone other my sister reads my blog.

Well not really...because you read my blog...obviously:)

I always JOKE that only my sister reads my blog and that's just for the pictures! HA

(I know I have fab and faithful readers:)  

 Skirt: Target

Top: (ASOS...it once was a dress)
Necklaces: Sam Moon (I'm wearing 2 sets of the same necklace)

Shoes: Jessica Simpson ( I wish I would've worn different shoes but whatever)

Custom Clutch: c/o Wearable Art ( I got asked no less than 20 times that night about this bag...literally) 

You've seen this outfit in some form...

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Thank you Rocquelle for taking my pics! 

My Wedding: The Details (Nathan Russell Photography)

 (Picture Heavy Post)

All Photos by Nathan Russell Photography

 When the guests arrived, they were immediately instructed by Eskay Entertainment (event planner gurus) to relax and enjoy the cocktails and music. 

I really was going for the cocktail effect with the whole wedding. Mingling. Drinks. Music. Fun. 

That was the goal.

Shanda Ferguson's artwork was the first thing everyone saw once they entered the building.

I can't tell you how much I cherish that portrait of us. 

(It now sits in our living room)

We didn't do much to the venue itself. That was one of my requirements when looking for the perfect place. I wanted the venue to already be what I wanted. 

I didn't want to go the reception hall with glittered marbles as center pieces.

I enlisted the help of my venue stylist/friend to add the small touches like the pillows and candles/candle holders.

We scouted pillows everywhere from Ross to Dillard's but most of the pillows came from my home.

(I'm somewhat obsessed with decorative pillows)

The guests enjoyed fruit/cheese and drinks for cocktail hour.

(The hubby made 10 gallons of our signature drink the night before...Sweet Tea Vodka)

Our AWESOME caterer Candie of Candie's Catering provided the five waves of food. 

Everything from chicken skewers to bit sized meatloaf boats.

A family friend created our miniature cupcakes/cupcake shotglasses/wedding cake.

If you know anything about me then you know I'm a wedding cake aficianado. 

I do NOT play around with my cake!

I was dead set against buying those corny guest books. 

We decided to utilize our favorite past time of playing SLAM: Scrabble Cards as our guest book.

I typed a simple instruction sheet of what to do and framed the instructions.

It was fun going through the cards the next day to see the messages everyone wrote.

The guests received personalized bookmarks provided by blogger, Olive Paperie Custom Design and Stationery.

(Our entrance song: The Truth by India Arie')

The guests were instructed to arrive at 7pm to mingle/hang out.

We arrived at about 7:45pm and walked in the venue together.

We walked straight to the middle of the room where our pastor met us to conduct the surprise ceremony.

Prior to us entering, our immediate families were lined up. They thought they were lining up to take pictures.

 (Remember, this was a surprise wedding, they thought we went to the courthouse to get married)

Then we got married:)

(Our exit song: Better Man by Musiq Soulchild)

We took quick family photos outdoors with our immediate family. 

That's when the first wave of food came for the guests.

I did NOT want them waiting for us to eat. 

We took a quick picture next to Shanda's masterpiece!

(P.S. We never posed for the portrait, I just described to her what we were wearing and she hit the nail on the head!)

Isn't it perfect!?!

Pure genius.

Then the party began.

If you're new to my blog then you might not know that I'm the stylist for R&B performing artist Lee-Lonn.

(Scroll to the bottom of the blog page to view his video)

So, I forced him to perform "Maybe."

Everyone LOVED him!

Can you guess which "shuffle" dance they are doing?

So....my 20ft tall brother decided to PLANK at my wedding!

He makes me so sick! LOL!

Juanette, my road dog for real...dancing with my "new" 11 year old daughter.

I'm pretty sure we were dancing to a Prince song.

 (His choice, not mine.)

All in all, it was exactly what I wanted.

The next post will be my take on the process and lessons learned during the whole experience.  (sigh)

 Thank you Nathan Russell Photography for EVERYTHING!

GFS Styles Day 1: Maybe by LeeLonn Video Shoot

At this point, you atleast know his name because I tweet about him and periodically post about Lee-Lonn.

He is a sensational artist and I just happen to know him personally.

Roughly 2 months ago, he asked me to be the stylist for his first video and it couldn't have come at a better time.

I think the day before, I'd just receive the news that I was being layed off from my job.

I was in charge of super sweet video model Ashley's look as well as Lee-Lonn's look.

Toni of Scott Phree Online Boutique allowed us to pull from her inventory! Toni, former stylist to the stars, was so accomodating and gracious and gave me free reign on what we could use!

Here are a few studio shots I took with my camera.

We decided on this embellished dress for Ashley and she rocked it!

With the help of make-up artist, Danielle...we came up with this look for Ashley.

LOVE!

(LeeLonn wore a custom vest and Urban Outfitters khakis)

I die for LeeLonn.

He is such  an artist.

But even better...he's an INCREDIBLE human being!

He lets me boss him around...stylishly speaking of course!

And here's the final product!!!!!!!!

Lee-Lonn - "Maybe" from Evesborough Films on Vimeo.