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PHOENIX FASHION WEEK’S SPRING INTO STYLE: My Top 5 Picks for the 2020 Editorial Trend Photo Challenge

I’m diving back into posting again by way of fashion: I’ve been asked to give my “Top 5” picks for Phoenix Fashion Week’s Spring Into Style Editorial Trend Photo Challenge for 2020!  The Spring Into Style event is so much fun because it not only showcases amazing fashion, but challenges designers and stylists to think about what they are presenting and how it represents themselves and their brand.  I’m so excited as this year’s challenge was a bit different for the stylists and designers.  They have been asked to style 20 different trends, and to create a photo editorial of that trend, in anticipation of the upcoming runway show.  While all the photos are simply amazing, I have selected my top 5 according to photo style, and presentation of their trend.

TREND: Draping & Wrapping

Brand: Activ Intimates by CJ & Laurie

Of my top 5 picks, this was by far the most visually stunning.  I felt that the trend was met head-on by the way the garment draped and flowed.  The background had enough light to add drama and contrast to the photo, and I felt like the photo had movement to it.  I also really love when blues are presented with black, because the transition is subtle, yet you know it’s there.  The statement earrings give just enough detailing to the outfit, without overpowering it.  Beautiful picture!

TREND: Color Clash

Brand:  IndiStyleU by India Purnell

This 80’s girl loves anything to do with vinyl records, so this automatically caught my eye!  But what I love is that it definitely presented the trend well by bringing together red & purple.  The color blocking in this photo is styled well, bringing in the red in the accessories, popping against that great deep purple color.  This outfit would brighten up any party, and turn heads in the process.  I also like that the belt and gloves have the same matted shine, which looks chic and luxurious.

TREND: Rugby Shirts

Brand: Being Dapper by JC Donaldson

Rugby shirts are a great wardrobe piece for men because it’s sporty yet chic, and this picture shows that trend so well.  The yellow coat makes the outfit pop, and Chelsea boots are always classic.  This is a well put together outfit, with a vintage feel because of that amazing setting.  I can see this gentleman walking in, all eyes on him because he is so stylish, yet casually having drinks at the bar. He owns the room in a big way!

TREND: Red

Brand: Christine Adar by Christine Ammon

I remember this dress from the Phoenix Fashion Week 2019 fall runway, and it was a show stopper!  I know that the dress is hand painted and the shades of red are bold and beautiful.  What I especially love is how the red jumps out against the black fabric, really highlighting the trend.

TREND: Bad Romance

Brand: Melissa Torres Designs by Mia Torres

I really like the pink contrasted with the black in this lovely photo!  The black statement necklace and headpiece are what make this trend come alive, especially against the flow of the garment.    

Thank you Phoenix Fashion Week for asking me to pick my Top 5 for this year’s Spring Into Style Editorial Trend Photo Challenge!  For all of the photos in this challenge, please see the Phoenix Fashion Week Instagram Page. I can’t wait to see these all on the runway soon!

(All photos courtesy of Phoenix Fashion Week)

Phoenix Fashion Week: Spring Into Style 2019

This Saturday is Phoenix Fashion Week’s “Spring into Style” event, showcasing six top Arizona stylists with six runway shows, and one stylist will win “Stylist of the Year”. There will also be pop-up shops, beauty product samples, sips and treats. I’ll be there as well, with fellow San Diego Style Blogger, Susan of Styles Revealed, who recently moved to Chandler! Tickets can still be purchased at www.SpringIntoStyle2019.eventbrite.com, and range from $50 to $125.

Featured stylists include:
• Ashley Paige – 80’s Fashion
• Beth Yohanny – White on White
• Braden Conwell – Utility
• Candace Carter – Monochrome
• Jazmine Nash – All Doll’d Up
• Timothy Boado – Men’s Box Suits

In the meantime, here are some pictures from last year’s Phoenix Fashion Week 2018 runway shows, including what I wore each night. Cheers!

Day one outfit
Tiffany of Glitz and Glam by Tiff, interviewing designer, Qmulative
Outfits from designer Being Dapper
My favorite gown by designer Svetik Haute Couture (photos by Tiffany)
Getting interviewed by model, Bianca Mead, for Cox Media
With Tiffany at the Peroni Italy booth
Day two outfit
Day three outfit

PHXFW 2018 Recaps: Media Day

I’m finally ready to share my pictures from this year’s Phoenix Fashion Week!  It was definitely a whirlwind of fashion and fun, which all began with Media Day at Talking Stick Resort.  I got the chance to meet some of the designers, models and people who have put together PHXFW in a relaxed atmosphere.  Next week, I’ll break down each day, including what I wore!

Breakfast outdoors at Talking Stick Resort

Sivyati (designer Leena Shah on the right), who were featured as Community Designers

Two of the runway models

Koran Fields-Cameron, designer of WVSH (Win Victories. Stay Humble)

MaryElizabeth Stewart, designer of Rockin’ Streetwear

Did you know Koran is from Carlsbad?  It was great to see a fellow San Diegan in Arizona!

A quick video capture of Media Day inside Talking Stick Resort

Phoenix Fashion Week 2018 Recaps Will Be Up Soon!

This past week has been the busiest since moving to Arizona, and I’m going through my own pictures as well as bringing you pictures from some of my talented friends to recap my Phoenix Fashion Week experience!

The picture above is from PHXFW’s Instagram page, and I want to thank Executive Director Brian Hill, Sofia Reyes on the Operations Team and all at PHXFW for allowing me to have this wonderful experience and to work with them as one of their Cox Livestream Partners.

I will have coverage and pictures from Media Day and all three days of Phoenix Fashion Week, so stay tuned!

Phoenix Fashion Week is THIS WEEK!

Phoenix Fashion Week is this week, and I couldn’t be more excited!

Either join the runway shows live on October 18, 19 and 20th at Talking Stick Resort, or get all of the front row action and livestream the 3-day event at PhoenixFashionWeek.cleeng.com and at the following links:
Livestream Day 1 – http://bit.ly/LiveStreamDay1
Livestream Day 2 – http://bit.ly/LivestreamDay2
Livestream Day 3 – http://bit.ly/LivestreamDay3
In addition to watching the livestreams of the runway shows, be sure to check out my Instagram, Facebook and Twitter accounts for behind the scenes footage of each day’s events.  See you on the runway at PHXFW!

Phoenix Fashion Week: October 18-20 2018

I am beyond excited to share a new partnership with Phoenix Fashion Week, the Leading Fashion Industry Event in the Southwest! I love their mission of bridging the gap between national & international designers, premier retailers and top fashion media.

Over the next few weeks, I look forward to sharing some of these talented designers with all of you as I join with PHXWF as a Cox Media LiveStream partner.   Save the following dates for the LIVESTREAM of Phoenix Fashion Week’s runway shows and behind the scenes: October 18-20, 2018!

PHXFW has created a Fashion TV Docu-Series currently featured on the COX – YUR VIEW CHANNEL in 21 cities nationwide.  This Docu-Series features fashion shows, model searches and behind the scenes on how they have built a successful fashion week.

Below is a link to the PHXFW 2018 Emerging Designers, and stay tuned for more posts about PHXFW, leading up to the runway shows at Talking Stick Resort!

PHOENIX FASHION WEEK 2018 Emerging Designers