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Spring Trend.... Denim Summer Trend.... Denim Fall Trend.... DOUBLE Denim Winter Trend.... Denim Denim is more than just an evolving trend - it is a way of life!

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RED Alert!

A few months ago, I booked a fashion shoot based upon the color RED with two amazing photographers, Leighton DaCosta and Geno Porter.

This shoot was perfectly planned. Despite having to arrive onset, before dawn, for hair and makeup, by the oh-so amazing Rosa Martinez - I had a blast! I look forward to working with the Leighton and Geno, and the beautiful models I met, again.

Photographers website:

Leighton DaCosta, http://www.leightond.com/

Geno Porter, https://www.airealphotographyllc.com/

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Crowned in my curls...

Loving my hair, and loving me at the Creme Of Nature Sponsored Naturals Night Out. Learning more about hair via hairversations with the one and only, Pat Williams.

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Live Colorfully or Dye Trying!

As Coco Chanel once quoted, "A woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life." This Fall season, I have embraced a completely new look - a honey brown, short, curly pixie. Do you like?

Photo captured by Joe Locklin Photography

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"Success is [loving] yourself, [loving] what you are do, and [loving] how you do it!" ~ Maya Angelou

Black is my Beauty…

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I Love Desigual’s Global Traveler Collection! #NYFW17

Two years ago I fell in love at NYFW…. with the aesthetics of Desigual. Ever since, I’ve looked forward to seeing their new collections on the runway… and this year they did NOT disappoint. Through synchronized rhythms of dance and fashion, they literally served LIFE on the runway!!!

Inspired by their consumers, Desiguals’ Spring/Summer 2018 Global Traveller’s Collection was, once again, another perfect concoction of fresh prints and shapes; exotic and handcrafted designs, embroidery, and beading; with a huge dose of sophistication.

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The Art of Autumn is a Mosaic!

The Autumn season is a mosaic of them all - an etching of Winter; a watercolor of Spring; and an oil painting of Summer. Most importantly, it is the season of love…. Weddings! Engagements! Proposals galore!!! I’ve previously booked this rustic, Autumn, staged-bridal shoot with Lisa Silva Photography and her crew of professionals. Makeup: Paulina Perez, Morgan Redding Props: Event Decor and More, Carla Urff Props: Make My Day Wedding & Event Planning, Tatum Pettery Floral Arrangements: Let Destiny Design, Destiny Uzzolino Wedding Dress: The White Magnolia Bridal Collection Location: DeLO Studio

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A Smile is One Universal Language...

Did you know that a smile is one universal language used all around the world? Even babies understand the definition of a smile. This past Summer, I booked a phenomenal ‘Mommy and Me’ shoot for Beauty & Lifestyle Mommy Magazine. What’s even cooler is that, I am NOT a mother but, was selected to shoot with this beautiful child model, Rose. Rose and I connected immediately but, of course we had to warm up to this very moment with the help of her mom-mager.  Photo Captured: Alina Renert Photography

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Born A-Muse...

This Summer, I’ve booked a few photo sessions with photographer, Tiffany Katz. She selected some of the most scenic locations I could’ve ever imagined. What’s even crazier is that the weather forecast wasn’t in our favor for each shoot but, the outcome of the sunset and mystic views was always the best. 

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My favorite color? Sunrise.

Waking up to what inspires me the most is the way of life. Check out this awesome behind the scenes capture and outcome of my sunrise shoot with photographer, J Locklin. 

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Keep Calm & Drive... ;)

As a kid, playing with toy cars and motorcycles were classic memories. Now, as an adult, it became the way of life.

I had a great time shooting with GenoVision Photography, this Summer. It was my first time ever booking a classic cars and motorcycles shoot. Did I tame the beasts? 

(Photos captured by GenoVision Photography; Assisted by photographers, Akahgraphics, Rodolfo Abel Photography, Kristofferson GH, and Heath Little.)

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It’s Nash Beach!

I don't know where to start when I say that I am blessed! Traveling to Miami for Swim Week 2017 has been an amazing experience. Just from networking and placing myself in front of the right people has granted me some unexpected bookings. One of those bookings was with Nash Beach Resort-wear. (Photos captured by Stealth Productions, Doug Barry)

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Art Couture

June 3, 2017 was a night to remember! I mean who can forget one of my favorite International fashion label/designer, Alexandra Ni, Art Couture Fashion Show! 

It was a sold out, spectacular show that tempted all five senses of the human body – hearing, taste, sight, touch, and smell. Of course, these senses are tapped into every single day and at numerous fashion shows but, I have never experienced "an intimate moment with fashion" just as I did in the atmosphere of Alexandra Ni's Art Couture Fashion Show….

Every element of this fashion show was strategically, planned. The live musical selections from the Lawson Ensemble and DJ Bill Cook; the custom cocktail selections and hors d'oeuvres which tempted my taste buds; Alexandra Ni’s breath-taking, newest collection – Never Speak to Strangers which I had the honor to showcase this gorgeous, reddish-orange, cotton maxi dress on the runway from the collection; the fact that guests were allowed to actually physically examine the garments - and the jewelry from Anazao Galleries - up close; and how could I ever forget the lovely aromas…. not just from the foods… nor from the fresh flowers that adorned the venue but, from the custom Alexandra Ni fragrance that each model were spritzed with seconds before we took off onto the runway.

(Top Photo: Captured by photographer, Andrew Robinson; Bottom photo: Captured by Studio Chic Photography; Makeup and Hair by Amy LaVe’)