This is not your Grandma Class anymore!!

 This week I went to a senior aerobic workout class with my mother. In my mind, I thought I was in for a hour long class where everyone do aerobic moves while sitting in a chair. Once I walked through the door, I knew this would not be anything how I thought it was going to be. I walked in  with my mother and the room filled with a roar of good mornings and hellos towards my mother and I.

We went over to the front table and sign in and pay our $2. My mom walked me around to say hi to everyone. Once the teacher walked in everyone found them a chair and got ready to stretch. The teacher was full of life and energy. The class stood up and worked out to a up beat song.

The class did low impact moves, yet it was very fun and you really don't think this class was for seniors. The last 15 minutes the teacher was leading the class in a ballroom line dance and the "Wobble" hustle. Once the class was over, the teacher lead the class in a cool down mediation and prayer.

As the youngest person in the room, I was amaze how fun and positive the class was for me. The class itself is a community of support and love. Any time someone miss a class everyone notice it and check on them. I am help my mom is apart of this group. They go on trips and other fun activities. You will be surprise the wonderful gems you find at your local community center. I suggest you go to your community center and check out the classes they offer.

What is Couture?

Hello my wonderful readers,

I would like to state how sorry I am for lack of posting. Now , I am back with a post for your lovely viewing pleasure. *muah* enjoy:

Last month, I went to a fashion show in the near by city of Ferndale, Michigan. It was the first Annual Lavish Couture fashion show. Now that it was the first annual, I many would turn an eye to some issues that may have came up before, during, and after the show. I tried but somethings I can not turn an eye.

     Once I arrive to the location of the fashion show, the show was held at the Rust Belt Market, there was no clear line stating which line was for people who already purchase a ticket(regular seating is $25 and VIP seating was $35) from those who were buying their tickets at the door. Once the crowd made a line for their respected ideas, one of the desired viewer of the show let it be known that she was not happy about the way the door was being manage, since the worker at the door did not have change to provide her for her purchase of the ticket. She state how she had to buy a $7 dollar piece of cake just to get change to buy a ticket. We was shown into a white inclement in the center of the market. The chairs was arrange in a triangle formation. There we were told VIP's could sit anywhere in the front row. I pick my seat in front row and wait to see what would happen next. The show was promoted to start at 6 pm, which is still during market hours of operations, yet the show did not start until after 7pm. Let it be known that we had to wait 30 minutes after 6 pm arrive before we could be seated. There where no clear sign of the start of the show.

     The MC of the show was lack luster for the lack of better words. There were microphone issues all night, and the deejay was missing his mark with the start and end of the designers shows. The live band was the best musical entertainment that night. As a VIP, along with front row seating, I receive a hookah. The hookah was set up across the room. The was no way of checking who was VIP and who was not. There was not a enough hookahs to go around so I did not partake of the hookah in which I paid for. The designers where up and coming in the fashion scene and some of their work shows that. The fashion was not my style so I would not say anything bad about the outfits, yet do to the microphone issues I was unable to hear the names of the designers. There was one store to have a spot in the show. First Lady Boutique had nice pieces yet they showed mostly prom style dress. With all I found wrong with show, I was happy to see Detroit to show other sides of it's self than music.

 Here is the link to all the photos from the show: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B4FFmF39HjBQaWF6c2t1ZTlQb1U&usp=sharing

    The best part of the show was the introduction to a wonderful organization called Purity in Pink. It is a organization that set up young girls with mentors and tools to help improve their self esteem and self development. This is a great organization to have around for young girls today because of the bullying issue that have grown over the years. As a survivor of bullying, as a child an organization like this would have me out so much. If you want to know more about the organization go check out their site at www.purityinpink.wordpress.com and they always need more mentors.

Chicago and Men's Fashion Week Chicago Finale show

Hi all my wonderful readers!!!!

Andrea Kelly 

     Sorry for the long wait, but I had to make sure everything was right before I post this. The last weekend in June, I along with my best friend went to Chicago, Ill. We really enjoyed ourselves. We went to the DUI fashion show which was the finale for Men's Fashion Week Chicago. Coming from Detroit, a city known for it's mix of classic and future fashion sense, I knew I had to bring it. The show was held at DuSable Museum of African American History located 740 E 56th Pl, Chicago, IL 60637.  The show and the week long event was organize by the one and only Blake Martin. The show was hosted by Tony Harper of VH1's Hollywood EXES and Andrea Kelly of VH1's Hollywood EXES, acclaim choreographer and dancer.

Tony Harper

Me on my way to Men's Fashion Week Chicago

      Someone like myself that only see fashion shows on television or just read about them, I had a stereotyped thought in my mind of how it was going to go. The show was high beat the total time which was totally the opposite I thought it was going to be. The show had everything from comedy from the hostess, hot fashion, dance numbers, and celebrity model Sessilee Lopez. Unkowning to me there were a couple designers in the show that were from Detroit. It was great and fresh breath of air to see young people doing positive things and place a positive light on to their city. It was also great to see how the show did not show favoritism between the newer designers and the more known designers. Everyone had their respected time on stage. I know you thinking because it was Men's Fashion Week that it was only clothing for me, but you are wrong there was clothes and designs for men and women. Blake Martin made sure that whoever came to his show would have an expereince unlike anything before. There were a list of wonder designers  at the end of the video and, please go look up all these wonderful designers and their work, you will not regret it.

Me : Dress by Ashley Stewart
Make up by me
Shoes from DSW (years ago)

My best friend and I 

     I really enjoyed myself at the show and in the city of Chicago. The bad part I can not upload the videos I took at the show currently, but I have a few pictures of me on my to the show. Here is a link to a video of the finale show so you can live the expereince that was Men's Fashion Week Chicago.  Leave a comment of your favorite fashion staple for this sumer and telling me why you can not leave home with out it.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ayqz8WIkVWw&list=UU0qC5TsEU4xgnewgHckd7-w 

and the website for the one and only Blake Martin 

http://www.blakemartinworld.com/

If you want to view some Detroit fashion, go visit Rharefootage clothing company at www.rharefootage.com



 #men'sfashionweekchicago

#blakemartin

Younique just like you

Hello my beautiful readers!

To all my readers that are make up artists, love to create, or just learning about make up.
I found a great online shop where you can find all your make up needs. I tried a few of their make up products and I love it. The company is called Youinque and I was introduced to the company but one of their sale representative name Jackie. They have brushes all the way to concealer. All the products are reasonable price.  I love the eyeshadows. They are loose powder that can be use wet or dry. They come in different sizes and colors,  and the best part you can mix the colors to make the right colors for you. The product that introduced me to the company was the 3D fiber lashes. The lashes really help make your eyes stand out and be seen. I will post pictures of me wearing them during my trip to Chicago. The lashes come in a nice black case small enough to fit in your purse. It comes with a gel that helps curl your natural eye lashes and the fibers about to put on the ends of your natural eye lashes. This is a great product if you like me and can not put on false eye lashes or just dont have the time to put them on. Check out the website I promise you will find your own favorite product and fall in love like I did.
http://www.youniqueproducts.com/jrowser

Interview that is so Rhare

Women Rhare

It’s that time of the year again, the snow melting, rain pouring, and potholes growing. Yes everyone, spring is back in Detroit. Along with the season, the fashion scene is changing. It seems the more you look around, the more it seems that everyone is wearing the same thing as the next person. I have to tell you as a woman that is the biggest fear to show up wearing the same outfit as another woman. Living in an urban city full of music and art, it’s hard to find something rare and unique. I found a place where you can find that classic look.

It’s called Rhare Footage Clothing Co. It is a classic urban clothing store. I went to their website and feel in love with a two of their pieces which was their “he loves me ” and “build Detroit tough” shirts. The prices are reasonable and the color selection I really like. Not that may online stores give you that many colors to choose from for every item. Check it out for yourself at http://www.rharefootage.com/

I had a wonderful  interview with the owner of Rhare Footage Clothing Co. For all my readers in the Detroit/ Detroit metro area, Rhare Footage is having a unveiling of their first commerical this Saturday, April 5th  from 7 pm until midnight at 5E Gallery 4605 Cass avenue, Detroit MI 48201. Go show support to this wonderful company and see the clothing for yourself, plus there will be live performances and free giveways that night. Don't miss out.

Men Rhare

Here’s  the interview, Enjoy.

1.   When did your clothing line start?

March 2013

2.   What is the name of your clothing line, and how did you come up with that name?

Rhare Footage.  I’ve been thinking of clothing ideas for years, I met with artist, graphic designers, and more artist and I never clicked with them until I met my partner Titus Johnson he took my idea of having a Rhare line to always give the consumer something different and together we built "Rhare Footage" I always try to get exclusive shoes and I want my own exclusive clothing so rhare footage is rhare lol.

3.   What inspire you when it comes to fashion?

SHOES. Shoes is my favorite part of all outfits I feel like shoes could make the dullest outfit the most extravagant in the building. Ex. black Levis plain black tee? Anybody can do that, but add some "when pigs can fly" Nike dunks to it and you have a totally different outfit!

4.   How would you describe your clothing line in one word?

RHARE

5.   Where can people find and buy your clothing line?

www.rharefootage.com

6.   Who do you make clothes for? (women, men, children)

Men and women, and as of the summer of 2014 children as well.

7.   Do you think growing up in Detroit influence your clothing line?

I’m Built Detroit Tough so yes.

8.   Which celebrity style do you relate to, or inspire your personal style?

Teyana Taylor as random as that might be.

9.   What’s the inspiration behind your clothing line?

I’m inspired by competition I thrive off it.

10.    Do you think you are ahead of the fashion trends? why or why not?

I feel that my line is Classic/Timeless so it will always stay in style and will never be considered a trend.

11.    Would you say your clothing line is a rebel when it comes to the rules of fashion, or do you play by the rules?

I’d say it rebels because my clothing line doesn't have a face, you can't look at rhare footage and say that’s for white people or black or any other race it’s just classic as I previously stated.

12    What’s the size range of your clothing line?

Adult  XS-5x

13.   What message do you want people to get from your line?

That it’s not ok to be like everyone else be rhare dare to be different be your own Waldo.

14.   If you had to choose one piece from your clothing line to represent you, which one would it be?

The Built Detroit Tough

15.    How hard was it for you to start your own company?

Honestly God has blessed me with a great day to day job so when I met Titus we put our heads together started researching material and in a matter of 7 months we had 3 different looks 3 different designs and we went straight to work.

16.  What advice would you give to someone who wants to start their own clothing company?

Sale to strangers not friends.

The Month of April is.....FASHION

Hello Everyone!!!!!!

I love my city as you all know by now, but may people do not know that Detroit have it's own unique style when it comes to fashion. The whole month of April I will be showcasing all the wonderful and homegrown clothing labels and companies that you may not be that familiar with. Starting on the first of April( no joking) I will have interviews and reviews on and about every thing Fashion, Detroit Fashion. Take a seat and enjoy the ride through our fashion.

Ashley Stewart: My favorite store

I am a big fan of Ashley Stewart! I have been wearing their clothes since I was a freshman in high school. I would say 95% of my closet is Ashley Stewart clothing. Out of all the stores that cater to the plus size woman, Ashley Stewart is the only store that make me feel like I can be a part of the new fashion. Most stores keep their clothes blend, and you don't feel like you would stand out in a crowd in them. Ashley Stewart on the other hand, make you feeling you are walking down a catwalk everyday. I always get compliment on my outfits that I get from this store more than anything else I have in my closet. I shop at the store located in Redford Michigan. That is my main Ashley Stewart store I shop at, unless they out of my size then I go to the Southfield store. I known the mangers there since I was a freshman in high school. They always there to help me and mom pick out the best outfits. They are also have helpful along with the rest of the staff. The store is always clean and playing the best music.  I remember one of the mangers (her name is Shaun) telling me "you been wearing our clothes for years they should make you this region spokes model" I love shopping there.

Me in one of the most popular summer outfits from Ashley Stewart i own(the whole outfit is from Ashley Stewart minus the shoes and necklace)

I admit that the clothes can me expensive specially in these hard times we all are in, but now they have more sells than ever. Rather if they are in stores, online, or both in stores and online. If you like their facebook page https://www.facebook.com/byAshleyStewart you get all types of coupons and promotions, and if you join their mailing list you get 15% off your full purchase on http://www.ashleystewart.com/ .

I love this store and their clothes. I could go on and on about this store but why? You go online and find the closest Ashley Stewart store and go shopping, You thank me later.