Friday, May 18, 2012

Skyline photo by Andy Snow

Dayton Fashion Week Gives Back

Dayton Fashion Week Models pose for pictures during Urban Nights

When you think of the Fashion Industry as a whole, the first thoughts that probably come to mind are the vain egotistical plots and twist of the hit movie The Devil Wears Prada. Though bits and pieces of that movie may be true for some but in actuality behind that thin veneer of superficiality is… (continue…)

Dayton Fashion Week and Urban Nights Presents: Ambush Makeover!!

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Dayton Fashion Week will be making its Urban Nights Debut this Friday and of course it’s going to be one of the most fashionable events of the evening!  Our sponsors at The Downtown Dayton Partnership have asked the DFW Team to give the patrons of Urban Nights a unique and fun experience– and of course… (continue…)

Dayton Fashion Week Introduces Marlene Haute Couture

Model: Kendra Leigh Designs by Marlene Haute Couture

The very first time that I saw a design by Marlene Haute Couture, I was ready to run out, grab the first guy that I saw, and marry him just so that I could wear one of her wedding dresses.  There are no words that come to mind that can describe the amount of detail… (continue…)

Dayton Fashion Week Announces Final Open Casting Call For Models

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This Saturday April 28 area models will have their final chance to to strut their stuff in front of Dayton Fashion Weeks scouting panel!  The casting call will take place in the Town Square at The Greene from noon-4pm  come RAIN OR SHINE–even though it’s looking more like rain–the show will go on!!  Please note… (continue…)

Dayton Fashion Week Seeks Volunteers

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Recently it seems like no matter where I go and no matter what I do, I run into somebody who expresses their excitement or has questions about Dayton Fashion Week– from my close friends to random strangers who recognize me from my picture on this blog.  The word has gotten out and I’m pretty comfortable… (continue…)

Inside Couture – Looking for hosts to cover Dayton Fashion Week

Editor and Chief of Elle Magazine - Robbie Myers talks  to Inside Couture about the first Elle Spa in the world. Photo by Inside Couture

In preparation for Dayton Fashion Week is holding a casting call this Saturday An interview with Inside Courture owner McKinley Pierre

Dayton Fashion Week Introduces Makeup Artist ShaTerra Mills!

Makeup Artist ShaTerra Mills of Priceless Beauty Makeup Photographer: CocoJane

My interest in modeling is wavering but a couple of months ago my interest once again peaked and I decided to test the waters and submitted my photos online to a couple of agencies in larger markets. Mind you, I’m 32 years old and let’s face it in this industry I’m no spring chicken, so I knew my… (continue…)

It’s Super Tuesday…Are You Ready To Vote?

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Super Tuesday is finally here and Dayton Fashion Week WANTS YOU to exercise your right to vote!  That’s right–our candidates stand firm in their beliefs on job creation (after all there’s only 1 position open and they each want it), environmental issues(they would love to walk for our eco-friendly designer), and they support small business(each… (continue…)

DFW’s Casting Call for Children: Cute and Adorable Kids Are Welcomed…No “Stage Moms” or “Talent Scouts” Allowed!

Dayton Fashions Week

This will probably be one of my bluntest blogs ever so lets get straight to the point–I hate the shows Toddlers & Tiaras, Dance Moms, and every other show that has to do with talentless parents forcing their children to live out their failed dreams on national television. With that being said–on March 10, 2012… (continue…)

Modeling…To Pay or Not to Pay–That is the Question

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Ok I’m going to start this blog off with a long sigh—Inhale (hold it) now exhale! I‘ve been getting asked this question a lot lately and there is no easy answer and it’s probably the most confusing topic to discuss when it comes to the modeling and fashion industries and that question is—should a person… (continue…)