Sayira Style: September 2012

Monday, September 24, 2012

Small Boutique Fashion Week: NYC

Oh my goodness, where do I begin? After attending Atlantic City's first Fashion Week..... the next day I was on my way to New York for Small Boutique Fashion Week! I was so excited to have such an action packed weekend and to come back and share it all with you guys. I was fortunate enough to be able to watch 2 out of 3 shows shown at SBFW on September 8th at the Metropolitan Pavilion. With Over 600 photos to look through, edit and organizing links to get you guys straight to the designers, I finally finished this HUMONGOUS post.

The overall quality of the show and the designers was great! Sometimes, when you attend smaller fashion shows, you take a risk of having to sit through brand new designers who don't have much experience and poor quality is often shown on the runway. Understandably, we all have to start somewhere; but that wasn't the case at SBFW. Quality, creativity and passion was obvious from start to finish. Aside from the presentation and the designers, the staff working the show and the production behind it all were also great and very professional! I'm already looking forward to next season.

Let the Show begin!

(Click on the designers name to get linked to their site)

Part 1: 4pm Show

Before the Show......

Ready to take notes.....

nai by Nadia Ivanova

Cajena Couture by Catherine Zerbe

Terese Sydonna by Terese Brown

Sarena Cowles

A. Renee Fashions by Ashleigh Holmes

Paris Lapin Couture by Jillian Waynes

Lois Eastlund

Kristen J by Taurice Jackson

AP for Women by Ashley Pecolia

Part 2: 8pm Show

Trisha Will

Gina Gross

Morgia Bridal by Devin Pauley

Pretty Pretty Rebel by Leah Delfiner

Perfect Population by KL Allen

Virtuous Vessels by Brigitte Cedeno

Go.See.Do by Karen Hulse

eclection by AJ Roy

Lawrence Pizzi

Music by: DJ Heavyness

What I Wore: Nordstrom Top & Blazer, H&M Pants & Handbag, Steve Madden wedge boots

Meet & Greet with designer Lawrence Pizzi

Quick chat with Designer Leah Delfiner of Pretty Pretty Rebel & Taylor

Dinner for two between shows!

The City That Never Sleeps: True Love

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....Next Up: Philadelphia Fashion Week! Stay Tuned!

PEACE.LOVE&FASHION,

Endless Inspiration

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Exclusive Interview: Meet Mah-Jing Wong

The great thing about Fashon is that it's always evolving, there's always something new to admire and get inspired by & best of all......there are ALWAYS new comers entering the scene looking to stir things up!

Meet Fashion Designer Mah-Jing Wong. We have your ticket to this exclusive Interview with this young talented edgy designer. Make room Marc Jacobs.....there's a new designer showing on the runway!

Designer: Mah-Jing Wong
Clothing Line: Mah-Jing Wong

EI: Where are you from/Currently reside?

MJ: Philadelphia

EI: Where did your love of Fashion come form? When did you know, Fashion is what you wanted to do?
MJ: My love for fashion started when I was a child at the age of 10. I began drawing my cartoon characters and creating the costume for them. After that I just kinda fell into the industry.

EI: What inspires you/your work?
MJ: The Japanese street culture and the edgy spirit of New York.

EI: What is your specialty? What does your line deliver to women?
MJ: My line consist of pop color and a lot of hand treated fabrics that I blend together to create eye catching looks.

EI: Thus far, what is your proudest moment in your career?
MJ: I feel that my proudest moment has been the reaction from the public. They show me so much love and support.

EI: Do you have a team behind the brand, or are you a one man show?
MJ: I’m a one man show when it comes to my brand. I handle everything from production to marketing.

EI: Have any celebs rocked your line? If so, who?
MJ: I have been blessed to have my clothing worn by a few people in the music industry. Kalenna from Diddy's Ditty Money, D.Woods formally of Dainty Kane, Video Model/Rapper Lola Monroe, Asian Pop Star Bayui, America's Next Top Model Cyle 9 and All Stars Bianca Golden and also Basketball Wives of LA Malaysia Pargo, just to name a few.

EI: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
MJ: I see myself having not just a clothing line, but a brand that expands pass the fashion industry.

EI: If you weren’t doing fashion, what would you be doing?
MJ: If I was not creating fashion, I would be an actor and a host.

EI: Whats your favorite off-time thing to do when your not working?
MJ: I love to listen to music and allow my mind to rest.

EI: What up coming projects can we look forward to? Up coming shows you will be showing at?
MJ: Well, I will be showing at this years Philly Fashion Week 9/21/2012. I also have a few projects that I’m working on, but I can’t say just yet.

EI: How would you describe YOUR personal style?
MJ: My personal style is very comfort urban vintage. I like to wear a clean skinny jean with a plaid button up and an over-sized cardigan with a pair of skippies.

EI: Would you ever consider doing mens wear?
MJ: Of course, in the near future.

EI: Who is your Fashion icon? (Designer, stylist, model etc)
MJ: I love Marc Jacobs. He is one of my favorite Designers outside of McQueen, Dsquared2 and Rodarte.

Kalenna (Diddy Dirty Money)

D.Woods (Danity Kane)

Pop Star Bayui

Lola Monroe

Website: www.mahjingwong.com

Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/MahJingWong

Like what you see? How could you not! Visit Mah-Jing on his site to place your order and don't forget to follow him on Facebook so you don't miss out on any of his future collections! Don't forget, you can join me this Friday at Philly Fashion Week to see his new collection and that of many other designers....you still have time to get your ticket here --------> http://www.phillyfashionweek.org

PEACE.LOVE&FASHION,

Endless Inspiration

Monday, September 17, 2012

Atlantic City Fashion Week

Endless Inspiration had front row seats to Atlantic City Fashion Week. This is the 1st time Atlantic City participates in Fashion Week and I was excited to be there for the beginning of this history making event. ACFW took place on September 7th at the The Pier Shops at Caesars in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The fashion show wrapped up ACFW after celebrating Fashion's Night Out the night before. After going through hundreds of photos and editing the best shots, FINALLY......here is the full story of what went down that night. From the Runway, Links straight to the Designers, who I met, my outfit of the night and how we finished the night. Designers are listed in the order they showed on the runway.

Warning! This post is busting out the seams with photos.....it's HUGE! (Click on the designers name to get linked to their page)

dp Bikinis

Design Your Identity

Obradoiro de Moda

Dhengi Brand Clothing

Fabulous Finds Boutique

Draccir & Crew

Red.ink.Rule

JPratt Shoes

Samina Mughal

Designersberg

Nina Street Design

Trends n Styles

Marco Hall

Marina Makaron Moscow

Outfit of the Night: Forever21 Shirt and Skirt, Trouve for Nordstrom Shoes and H&M handbag

Quick Photo: Had the pleasure of meeting independent R&B/Soul singer Eric Roberson

And this is how we ended the night...with food!

Sushi!

For this to be the first Fashion Week held in Atlantic City, it was a great turn out. Very professionally put together and they show-cased a great mixture of quality designers. I'm definitely looking forward to the next one. The following day, we headed to NYC for another fashion show; an even BIGGER POST coming soon!
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PEACE.LOVE&FASHION,
Endless Inspiration