Sneaker Con

Sneaker Con (May 22nd) is a Buy/Sell/ Trade sneaker & clothing convention. Sneakers from the past two decades were featured by vendors. My good friend and clothing & accessory designer, Franz Casimir, was fortunate enough to reveal his clothing line "Gentlemen Know Style" at the convention. It was a huge hit! I'm soooo proud of you "Franzi."

Check out his site: www.gentlemenknow.com

Get 2-Pieced By My 2-Finger Ring

After a long day of shopping with my homeboy, I finally found it. A TWO FINGER RING! It's so simple, but cute! I kinda looks like junk, but if worn with the right outfit & colors, it can be a cool attention getter.

Male Model Alert!!! C THE MODEL

I'd like to introduce the world to the hottest thing to hit the scene, C the Model, also known as Charles ONeal. Charles is a 24 year old model is just starting but isn't new to the camera and video set. He has worked with the hottest designers, stylist and even artists. His latest work is the "Paradise" video with Mya. Currently, he is working on a project to start a "fashion super group" with the hottest up and coming clothing & jewelry designers, make up artists & models. If your interested in working with him contact: Rebel at CALLMEREBEL@live.com.

You can check C THE MODEL out in Mya's video Paradise:

Anu Belle Fashion Show @ Farmingdale

Anu Belle released her latest designs at Farmingdale Fashion Show 2010 on April 28th. By the looks of people faces, her line is a MAJOR HIT. My girl Anu is going places.

Credits go out to Fashionledge for the pictures.

Light Skinned vs. Dark Skinned: The Modeling World

A couple days ago I came across a video called Complexion Obession. In this video, african american models were interviewed on where they stand on the belief that lighter models get more opportunities and are preferred over darker girls. I quickly turned the video off because honestly, the topic made me sick. I am a proud dark skinned model, and life is hard enough without having to worry about my skin shade.

Yesterday, I was called into a casting call for a very reputable african american magazine. I went into the casting with confidence that I wouldnt have to be looked down on by a whole flock of blonde haired, blue eyed skinny models, and I was right. When I arrived, there were african american girls of all shapes and sizes. But what i quickly noticed was all the girls were darker skinned except for one light skinned girl with naturally curly hair. I didnt think anything of it, I was too busy trying tocalm my nerves down.

When the casting director came out, she looked everyone over up and down. When she got to me she asked, "Is that all your hair?" I responded, "Yes." Then she looked over at the light skinned girl. She asked her the same question. And she also said, "Yes." The casting director touched her hair then smiled. All I think was, 'Is my hair not good enough?' The light skinned girl got the job. Plenty of beautiful dark skinned girls with great bodies in one room and the lighter one got the job.

I didnt really think anything of it until my friends started calling me asking, "So you got the job?", and I told them, "Nope!" And to my surprise almost everyone responded in saying, "Lemmi guess, a light skinned girl with coolie (nice) hair got it?" Now, I cant get this out of my mind. Sigh....

SAMPLE SALE ALERT!!!

BOUTIQUE ON 57TH SAMPLE SALE

February 10th-12th

Designers include:

• Roberto Cavalli


• Emilio Pucci


• Gucci


• Valentino


• Dolce & Gabbana

and much much more....

Location: 12 W.57th Street #807

See you there!!!

Ladies Leave Your Man At Home

We all know you cant step into the club wearing just anything; you just might mess up and end up on Messdressed LOL. Your nails, toes, hair and shoes have to be on point. And your dress has to be a show stopper. Here are a few party pics of some show stoppers made by Miss Anu Belle. Tell me what you guys think.

And, here's Miss Anu Belle rocking her birthday dress. ;-)

If any ladies are interested in getting a dress made or any guys interested in buying your girl the perfect gift contact Anu @ designeranubelle@gmail.com.