I had the opportunity to film another segment for Rebecca Regnier's Full Plate on 13ABC. This time, we discussed some of my favorite summer fashion do's and don'ts! The episode aired this weekend, but if you missed it, you can check it out here! Special thanks to Rebecca Regnier, and to my models Kelsi and Nikita. Also, the dress and fashions modeled on this segment can be found at Sofi Stella Boutique in Monroe, Michigan. Such a cute shop with fashions for children and women with very affordable prices! Check them out and make sure you mention that you saw this episode!
I'll be heading back next month to join Rebecca and a SPECIAL GUEST will be coming along with me, so stay tuned to find out who!!!
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July 16, 2014
Summer Do's!
We are in the heart of summer, but has your fashion caught up? Here's a few "do's" to add to your summer looks so you can stay on trend!
DO wear an adorable summer shift dress or circle skirt. This is one of my favorite trends this year. It's feminine and girly, but can be done so classy. Summer dresses are easy to throw on with sandals and a jean jacket to keep it casual or heels and accessories to dress it up. If you need a summer go-to, a cute flowy dress or skirt would be it!
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| Photo by: Flair Promotions Wardrobe by: Ragazza Boutique |
DO accessorize with hats. Fedoras, facinators, floppy summer hats, they are all over the place right now. Throw one on to look sophisticated and stylish while also protecting your skin from the harsh UV rays of the summer sun. This is an easy accessory to add to any simple outfit to liven it up!
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| Photo by: Sarah Modene Photography Wardrobe by: Francescas |
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| Photo by: Flair Promotions Wardrobe by: Ragazza Boutique Hats and Fascinators by: olive m'lou |
DO wear your hear in a cute side braid or fishtail. Beachy waves are a typical summer hairstyle, but this year we are all about the side pony. Have fun with this bohemian chic look and make it sleek and tight or loose and messy....either way, you can't go wrong!
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| Photo by: Sarah Modene Photography Hair by: Allie Hessey & Giselle Veller |
DO wear fun and bold prints on the bottom. A printed short, color-blocked skirt or colorful palazzo pant are all the rage, so make sure you have one of these in your closet this year! And of course for summer, go with fun, bright eye-catching colors! The key is to keep the top simple so the overall look isn't too busy. Geometric prints are going to be big in the fall, so adding this to your wardrobe now during the summer will even keep you ahead of the trends!
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| Behind-the-scenes as I filmed a Summer Trends segment for Rebecca Regnier's Full Plate show on 13abc and interviewed at Miss Heart of Ohio USA (photo by: 214 Productions)! |
June 4, 2014
CFDA Fashion Awards - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly!
The Council of Fashion Designers of America held their annual CFDA Awards recently to recognize some of the top designers and fashion icons of the industry. Many celebrities were in attendance and some, well, they probably should have just stayed home! The trends were all over the place from drapey looks to cutouts to asymmetrical hems. Here's a few of my YAYS and NAYS of the night!
Let's start with my not-so-favorite...
Let's start with my not-so-favorite...
Okay, I get the whole peplum thing, but this Dior dress takes it to a whole nother level!
I do think that you typically can't go wrong with the classic black dress, but these two look like they are headed to graduation....where are your caps sistas???
Oh Lupita, you were doing so well with all of your chic and beautiful looks recently that this Suno pants outfit is just plain sad.
Iman is typically known for her sense of fashion, but I am just confused with this one!
Okay, so this is my "the ugly" even though I do still think he is funny! ;)
Okay, let's end on a high-note now with some of my faves...
Just simply stunning! No crazy, over-the-top jewelry (which I usually am a big fan of) and no dramatic makeup or hair. Just simple, classic elegance at it's finest!
Okay, okay, I know some people are over the whole peplum thing, but when done properly, I am a huge fan still. I also love me a good jumper (not overalls!) and this Giulietta jumpsuit is just beautifully done...classy!
I love that Blake is pulling off this short Michael Kors number so perfectly. She looks like a Bond girl, pulled straight from the movie set! And look at those nude/pale pink toned pumps...you can't ever go wrong there!
Now this is a black gown done right! I love the asymmetrical shoulder and slit at the bottom, it adds just the right about of interest and design elements to it!
The cropped tops are back, whether I want them to be or not. This Broke Girl has done is right though with just a little peek of stomach showing paired with an elegant layered skirt in a tasteful hem length.
This was my absolute favorite look of the night. Three words...GLAM-OR-OUS. From the hair and makeup to the beautifully beaded Monique Lhuillier gown with the intricate arm detail and cutouts placed perfectly, this overall look is a HUGE hit for me!
AND THEN THERE'S THIS...
I know I said I was going to end on a high note, but I can't post this blog without mentioning the most talked about look of the evening. I honestly don't even know what to say here! I'm a pageant girl, I get being drenched in rhinestones, but there's something to be said about leaving a little to the imagination and with this gown, there's no imagining anything! And to think, she wore this while accepting her "Style Icon" Award. I just would like to have seen it with a nude lining or something...let's try to keep it classy, Rihanna!
And who are we kidding, the fur is doing nothing here.
Happy Awards-Attending!
June 2, 2014
Just Say NO to These Summer Trends...
I do love fashion and I do love how people can express themselves through various trends and styles. However, that being said, there are a few trends out there and I think we should say goodbye too!
1. Overalls - really? Don't get me wrong, I'm all for a good, fashionable jumper or romper, but jean "coveralls?" I do love that trends tend to come back around, revamped, but these? Why or how these even came back in style is a question that I don't know I'll ever be able to answer, but the trends from the 90's should really stay there!
2. Chunky, boxy shoes. Do I even need to explain why this one needs to leave as quickly as it came back? The Birkenstocks and Doc Martins were definitely "in" back in the day, but the key word in that sentence is "were" as in past tense. Yes, I'm totally guilty of rocking these bad boys back in the day, but no thank you now! Please, I don't know that I can handle looking at these boats on people's feet for another minute!
3. Nails - okay ladies, getting manicures and having fun with gels and polish is great, but those weird bell-bottom looking nails or the dracula-style, as I call them, ultra pointy tips are just plain odd! Especially if you are trying to do anything in the pageant or modeling worlds, natural and well-kept nails are the way to go!
I try to keep my posts positive and trendy, but I just had to speak my peace on these few items! Thanks for reading...happy trending! :)
1. Overalls - really? Don't get me wrong, I'm all for a good, fashionable jumper or romper, but jean "coveralls?" I do love that trends tend to come back around, revamped, but these? Why or how these even came back in style is a question that I don't know I'll ever be able to answer, but the trends from the 90's should really stay there!
2. Chunky, boxy shoes. Do I even need to explain why this one needs to leave as quickly as it came back? The Birkenstocks and Doc Martins were definitely "in" back in the day, but the key word in that sentence is "were" as in past tense. Yes, I'm totally guilty of rocking these bad boys back in the day, but no thank you now! Please, I don't know that I can handle looking at these boats on people's feet for another minute!
4. Oversized Flower Power - okay, really? When did this happen? I do love me a good fascinator or floppy hat to go with my cute summer dress, but these insanely large flower crowns are just a little much. I guess if you go to garden parties all the time then they may work, but really, when was the last garden party you attended?
5. Jean Underwear - yep, that's what I'm calling them. You know what I'm taking about. Those really short short jean shorts where the inner lining of the pockets stick out because they are just too short. I don't know about you, but I'd rather not walk around looking like I'm wearing a denim diaper! Yikes! Add a little class to your wardrobe and please go for a longer length.
May 29, 2014
I want to compete in a pageant....WHERE DO I START??!!
The pageant bug has bitten you! You've watched your friends post photos with new friends having fun in glamorous gowns. You've read about how someone just won a title and is preparing for the next big adventure in some really cool location. You've witnessed as girls get opportunities that you didn't even know existed and now you want in on it So, you're taking the plunge and signing up for your first pageant. You do a little googling and quickly become overwhelmed...."WHERE DO I START??!!!"
No worries, I'll share a few things you should look for as you sign up for your first pageant experience. I can't share everything, after all, I am a pageant coach, so if you need more than just what will scratch the surface here, then contact me and set up some one-on-one time at my studio so you can head to that first pageant totally confident and fully prepared!
First and foremost, no two pageants are the same. Okay, so they may be similar, but they are hardly ever the same. There are many things that differ from one pageant to the next, but some of the obvious things include areas of competition, scoring, available age divisions and style. What, am I going too fast? Okay, I'll use this blog post to break those down a little further for you...
Areas of competition - the areas of competition are the part of the pageant that you actually have to compete in. Some areas may include interview, photogenic self-introduction, talent, swimwear, fitness wear, fun fashion, formal, community service, etc. Again, the keyword is "some." Not every system is going to have swimwear just like not every one has a self-introduction. The important thing when signing up for a pageant is to know exactly what you are signing up for. If you don't have an on-stage talent, then competing in a pageant where talent is mandatory is probably not a good idea! That being said, some pageants then offer what we call "optionals." These are things you can compete in as an option...meaning, they are not mandatory and your scores from those optionals won't count towards the actual pageant scores. So, if you have a talent, but you're still working on developing it then signing up for a talent optional competition may be a good place for you to start. Well, what did you learn here? Know what the mandatory areas of competition are and what might just be an option.
Scoring - It's a pageant...you're being judged, so you are getting scored. A winner is chosen based off of who has the highest scores from the judges. This is generally done on some sort of scale. It could be 1-10, 1-20 or ranked or whatever they decide. Most pageants will include how their scoring is handled in the paperwork, so make sure you read up on it! That being said, each area of competition accounts for a certain percentage of your overall score. For example, a pageant may have interview, fashion and formal as their areas of comp, with all three being equally weighted at roughly 33% each. Great, so if you bomb interview, then you have the other two stage areas to make up for it. But another system with the same three areas may have interview weighted at 50% of your score with fashion 25% and formal the last 25%. That tells you that interview is a heavier weight of your overall score, so that's one area you'll want to make sure to excel in. Some pageants are heavily dependent on your talent, so if talent is 50% or higher of your score, then you'll want to make sure you're talent is spot-on and really strong! Regardless of the percentage though, you should always make sure you are completely prepared for EVERY phase of your competition. Make sense? Know the percentage breakdown of the areas!
Available age divisions - most pageants are broken down into divisions so that a toddler isn't competing against someone in their 30's. This keeps the competition fair and balanced. Some pageants are broken down solely based off of your age, while others are by age AND marital status, meaning, some pageants have separate age divisions for those who are married or for those who are not but yet in the same age group. Every division then has it's own separate group name based off of what that particular pageant likes to call it. For instance, one system may have a 9-11 year old age division and call it "Pre-Teen," while another with the same breakdown may call it "Junior Teen." Basically, when signing up, make sure you know what age division you are in and know what the title is that you are competing for!
Style- okay, so this just may be the most important part of signing up for a pageant...you need to know the pageant's style. Some pageants are what we call "conservative" while others may be more "glitz" and then there's everything in-between! Just knowing the style of the pageant alone can lead you to success. A conservative pageant is going to look for more of the natural overall looks. This means, certain age divisions may not be allowed to wear makeup, while others will not be allowed slits in their dresses or deep-plunging necklines. Knowing this ahead of time will help save you from unnecessary point deductions. Glitz pageants are more like what you see on the tv show "Toddlers & Tiaras," heavy makeup, spray tans and fake hair for little ones. There's nothing wrong with the different individual styles of pageantry, but it will be important to figure out which style you personally want to pursue and then find a system to match your needs. When I first started, I signed up for a more conservative system and bombed because I wasn't doing the "pageant-patty" things they looked for, but then I tried one that was a little more glam and high-fashion and ended up doing really well. So success can really start with choosing the right system for YOU. Bottom line, know the style of the system that you are signing up for and follow their rules!
Clearly, there's a lot to pageantry and these are just some of the many things to consider when doing your research. That's just it though...do your research! Google. Bing. Ask friends who have competed before. Talk to strangers. I don't care what you have to do, but get the knowledge! Most pageant websites will list the director's name and contact info, so don't be afraid to ask questions to them directly before you sign up for anything...most deposits are non-refundable, so do your homework before you pay. Speaking of paying, look into all of the fees too while you're at it. Is it just a one-time entry fee? Are there mandatory program ad page fees? Do you have to pay for dinners or other tickets on top of the entry fee? This will be important to know for your budget. Also, consider what will happen if you do go and end up winning....after all, that really could happen you know. Is there another level that you'll have to compete at? What is that info...dates, location, etc? These are all things to consider for your wants, needs, schedule, budget, etc. Worse case, come see me at Studio K Coaching and I'll help ya out! ;)
Moral of the story (in case you're one of those people who don't really like to read and just scroll) DO YOUR HOMEWORK before signing up for anything!!!
No worries, I'll share a few things you should look for as you sign up for your first pageant experience. I can't share everything, after all, I am a pageant coach, so if you need more than just what will scratch the surface here, then contact me and set up some one-on-one time at my studio so you can head to that first pageant totally confident and fully prepared!
First and foremost, no two pageants are the same. Okay, so they may be similar, but they are hardly ever the same. There are many things that differ from one pageant to the next, but some of the obvious things include areas of competition, scoring, available age divisions and style. What, am I going too fast? Okay, I'll use this blog post to break those down a little further for you...
Areas of competition - the areas of competition are the part of the pageant that you actually have to compete in. Some areas may include interview, photogenic self-introduction, talent, swimwear, fitness wear, fun fashion, formal, community service, etc. Again, the keyword is "some." Not every system is going to have swimwear just like not every one has a self-introduction. The important thing when signing up for a pageant is to know exactly what you are signing up for. If you don't have an on-stage talent, then competing in a pageant where talent is mandatory is probably not a good idea! That being said, some pageants then offer what we call "optionals." These are things you can compete in as an option...meaning, they are not mandatory and your scores from those optionals won't count towards the actual pageant scores. So, if you have a talent, but you're still working on developing it then signing up for a talent optional competition may be a good place for you to start. Well, what did you learn here? Know what the mandatory areas of competition are and what might just be an option.Scoring - It's a pageant...you're being judged, so you are getting scored. A winner is chosen based off of who has the highest scores from the judges. This is generally done on some sort of scale. It could be 1-10, 1-20 or ranked or whatever they decide. Most pageants will include how their scoring is handled in the paperwork, so make sure you read up on it! That being said, each area of competition accounts for a certain percentage of your overall score. For example, a pageant may have interview, fashion and formal as their areas of comp, with all three being equally weighted at roughly 33% each. Great, so if you bomb interview, then you have the other two stage areas to make up for it. But another system with the same three areas may have interview weighted at 50% of your score with fashion 25% and formal the last 25%. That tells you that interview is a heavier weight of your overall score, so that's one area you'll want to make sure to excel in. Some pageants are heavily dependent on your talent, so if talent is 50% or higher of your score, then you'll want to make sure you're talent is spot-on and really strong! Regardless of the percentage though, you should always make sure you are completely prepared for EVERY phase of your competition. Make sense? Know the percentage breakdown of the areas!
Available age divisions - most pageants are broken down into divisions so that a toddler isn't competing against someone in their 30's. This keeps the competition fair and balanced. Some pageants are broken down solely based off of your age, while others are by age AND marital status, meaning, some pageants have separate age divisions for those who are married or for those who are not but yet in the same age group. Every division then has it's own separate group name based off of what that particular pageant likes to call it. For instance, one system may have a 9-11 year old age division and call it "Pre-Teen," while another with the same breakdown may call it "Junior Teen." Basically, when signing up, make sure you know what age division you are in and know what the title is that you are competing for!Style- okay, so this just may be the most important part of signing up for a pageant...you need to know the pageant's style. Some pageants are what we call "conservative" while others may be more "glitz" and then there's everything in-between! Just knowing the style of the pageant alone can lead you to success. A conservative pageant is going to look for more of the natural overall looks. This means, certain age divisions may not be allowed to wear makeup, while others will not be allowed slits in their dresses or deep-plunging necklines. Knowing this ahead of time will help save you from unnecessary point deductions. Glitz pageants are more like what you see on the tv show "Toddlers & Tiaras," heavy makeup, spray tans and fake hair for little ones. There's nothing wrong with the different individual styles of pageantry, but it will be important to figure out which style you personally want to pursue and then find a system to match your needs. When I first started, I signed up for a more conservative system and bombed because I wasn't doing the "pageant-patty" things they looked for, but then I tried one that was a little more glam and high-fashion and ended up doing really well. So success can really start with choosing the right system for YOU. Bottom line, know the style of the system that you are signing up for and follow their rules!
Clearly, there's a lot to pageantry and these are just some of the many things to consider when doing your research. That's just it though...do your research! Google. Bing. Ask friends who have competed before. Talk to strangers. I don't care what you have to do, but get the knowledge! Most pageant websites will list the director's name and contact info, so don't be afraid to ask questions to them directly before you sign up for anything...most deposits are non-refundable, so do your homework before you pay. Speaking of paying, look into all of the fees too while you're at it. Is it just a one-time entry fee? Are there mandatory program ad page fees? Do you have to pay for dinners or other tickets on top of the entry fee? This will be important to know for your budget. Also, consider what will happen if you do go and end up winning....after all, that really could happen you know. Is there another level that you'll have to compete at? What is that info...dates, location, etc? These are all things to consider for your wants, needs, schedule, budget, etc. Worse case, come see me at Studio K Coaching and I'll help ya out! ;)
Moral of the story (in case you're one of those people who don't really like to read and just scroll) DO YOUR HOMEWORK before signing up for anything!!!
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