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Recording Artist/Producer Ne Yo

There are a few angles that I can use to blog about Ne Yo’s launch party for his new album Libra Scale.  But I’m sure that his pr people would prefer that I talk about the album’s release on October 19.  My response to that is “come on guys” — this album is going to be an easy sell. I’d rather describe the atmosphere of the launch party and how it relates to” Champagne Life” a single from the new album . 

 After covering the red carpet event, the media was invited to go inside MF Sushi in Buckhead Atlanta where the event was held.  Once inside one could see guests chatting, profiling and dancing against the backdrop of Ne Yo’s recordings, a mini movie starring Ne Yo,  Moet & Chandon champagne, and a silhouette of the recording artist./composer/actor being  interviewed by a reporter. Ne Yo and the reporter were  sitting behind frosted glass panels, which created a silhouette for onlookers . This sounds like a bit much, but honestly it wasn’t. I took this all in as I inched  my way

Rapper Artist/Actor Ludacris

into the VIP room.  I even managed to dance a little bit along the way. The place was packed. After his interviews, Ne Yo began to mingle among his guests. I noticed this as I inched my way out of the VIP section, which was crowded and a little hot.  I actually came face to face with Ne Yo, but I  resisted the urge to take his picture because no one else was shooting at the time.  He appeared to be very approachable. This is one of many stops that Ne Yo will make, nationwide,  to promote his new album.

Red Carpet Fashions

I can sum up red carpet fashions for women in two words:  short dress.  The only variations were short with a fitted skirt or short with a full skirt.  From this, one can surmise that ladies are having too much fun with being sexy and are not quite ready  to be covered from neck to ankle.  Especially when we have thigh high boots for fall.

 Last but not least, don’t drink and drive.  Get a designated driver.

Design Inspiration for Material Girl Collection

I received a press release announcing the launch of a new clothing line.  As soon as I saw Madonna’s name, I had to click on the email.  As it so happens, Madonna and her daughter Lola have joined forces to design a junior clothing line called “Material Girl.” 

Design Inspirations for Material Girl Collection

 The collection, which will be exclusively available at Macy’s, consists of apparel, handbags and jewelry.  Featured in this post are design inspirations for “Material Girl.”  So you get an insider’s “sneak peak” at the line.  The “Material Girl” collection will debut in Macy’s stores August 3,  2010.

Lindsay Lohan in Siwy Madeleine Shorts

BEYONCÉ AND LINDSAY LOHAN WEAR SIWY

 (New York, NY) – June 16, 2010 – Lindsay Lohan wore the Siwy Madeleine, Cut-Off Shorts while shopping in West Hollywood and Beyoncé Knowles, wore the Siwy Hannah, Slim Crop jeans in NYC on June 15^th, 2010.

Beyonce sports Siwy Madeleine jeans

Michelle Siwy set out to create a vintage-inspired fashion-forward jean with perfected finish, detail and fit.  The designer launched her first collection in New York City in 2005 and hasn’t stopped since.  Siwy’s Denim Collection spring 2010 featurs shorts with frayed hemlines, rolled up capris and skinny jeans.  The line is available at Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Henri Bendel’s, Saks Fifth Ave, and American Rag.  Frayed denim shorts retail for approximately $155.  If you would like to view Michelle Siwy’s  spring/summer collection, log on to www.siwydenim.com.

PWC does not own the photos shown above.

Annual Fashion Show “Fantasy” was  inspired by the movie  ”Alice in Wonderland”

Clark Atlanta University student designers are:  Courtney Lawrey, Branden Oates, Jermesiha Leach, Kenyatta Williams, Ashley Miller, Tanay Muriel, Victoria Kayo, Margaret Chambers, Laterra Davenport, Khanesia Hill, Alexandria Taylor, Ashia Spencer, and Marie Bastien.

Kenyatta Williams - Spring 2010

One of the events that I look forward to

Marie Bastien - Spring 2010

attending each year is the spring runway show presented by the fashion majors at Clark Atlanta University.  The theme for this year’s event “Fantasy” was inspired by the film “Alice in Wonderland.”  Although the makeup and hairstyles were whimsical, the fashions were wearable and trendy. 

 Popular colors were red, pink, purple, beige and black & white.  There were also splashes of orange and blue.  The silhouettes, a reflection of a youth, were short.  I remember watching actress Lisa Raye McCoy during an interview. It was during a discussion on dressing tastefully.  She said that her fashions most often reveal a little cleavage or legs, but not both.  That’s what made the runway looks work so well.  Although hems were high, the bodices of the designs were modest.

CAU  fashion majors worked very hard to produce this show.  But that’s a good thing.  This summer when the seniors graduate, they’ll be searching for career opportunities.  No doubt they’ll be dressed in style and sporting the latest shades.  But they won’t be looking through rose-colored lenses.  They’ll know exactly what it takes to make it in the fashion industry.

 HIGHLIGHT
 One of the highlights of the show was the junior models from the Coretta Scott King Women’s Leadership Academy.

Fantasy Fashion Show Model

GOOD INTENTIONS
A young lady who was sitting beside me at the show snapped a picture of the male model shown left every time he walked the runway. She started out with the best intentions–focusing on the fashions, but somehow she  got sidetracked. lol

 THINK AGAIN
 If you’re thinking about driving around the Atlanta University Center during this “Freaknik” weekend, think again.  On Friday as I turned the corner to the AUC center, I spotted patrol cars from Morehouse, Clark Atlanta University and Spelman College.  I thought to myself, “damn” they are not playing.

Ashley Miller - Spring 2010

A CAU Music major performs beautifully at the event.
The CAU Philharmonic Choir gave a great performance as well.

Mrs. Xernona Clayton - Trumpet Awards Creator

The 2010 Trumpet Awards Red Carpet Event was held on Saturday, January 30^th at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia.  The Trumpet Awards, created by Mrs. Xernona Clayton, is among the first to acknowledge African Americans who excel outside of the entertainment industry as well as in the field of entertainment.  Topping the list of awardees for the 18^th Annual Trumpet Awards are Actor/Comedian Steve Harvey recipient of the Pinnacle Award and Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree Frankie Beverly. 

Actor/Comedian Steve Harvey being interviewed by Jovita Moore on right

 Other honorees include: Clarence Otis Jr., Business Award; Judge Clarence Cooper, Legal Award; Dr. Farrah Gray, Young Entrepreneur Award; Reverend Jim Holley, PhD., Religious/Business Award; Don Jackson, Producer Award; the Reverend and Mrs. Joseph E. Lowery, recipients of the Civil Rights Award; John Rogers Jr., Corporate Executive Award; Synthia Saint James, Arts Award; and General William E. Ward, Military Service Award.

Lisa Raye

 Actors Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Kodjoe hosted the awards ceremony that is schedule to air on TV One.

 Red Carpet Moment:

 An up-and-coming reporter felt a false sense of security before being booted off the red carpet by guards. As it so happens, she did manage to record her promo (Take 2) and interview one guest on the red carpet before security instructed her to step behind the red velvet rope.   The official hosts of the Red Carpet Event are: The Honorable Judge Glenda Hatchett, WSB-TV Anchor Jovita Moore, Fashion Designer Mychael Knight, and Radio Host Warren Ballentine. 

Actor Malcom Jamal Warner

 At times, the red carpet was really congested (I was only able to capture 2 members of After 7) but overall it was a nice event. Fashionable silhouettes for the evening were one-shoulder and strapless designs.  Popular colors include: Red, Black, Peacock Blue and Turquoise.  Fuchsia was in style as well.

2 Members of Recording Group After 7

 Best dressed, of course, was the young lady with fashion designer Mychael Knight.  I loved her architecturally designed gown in peacock blue. Michael Knight said he created the gown especially for the Trumpet Awards event.  He wanted to create a sculptural look in honor of the awards ceremony. 

Mychael Knight escorts young lady in a Mycheal Knight design

Sean John checks in with their fall/winter 2010 collection.  The line called Team Noir fuses the two sensibilities of clean and rough to create an ultimate style of dark chic, refined ruggedness and neo-classicism

 Pictured below is a sneak peak of 11 looks from the collection, which was recently revealed at the Sean John Showroom in New York City.  The line includes blue denim, striped polos, plaid shirts, varsity-inspired jackets and vests in blue, yellow, white or purple.   

My favorite look is the purple and black striped shirt paired with blue denim jeans.