Chic Pub Spot for Fashion Week

As you may already know Baltimore Fashion Week's theme this year is A Fashionista's Fairy Tale.

On August 12th, 2009, the runway theme of the day will be imaginative fairytale of Onyxi: Ruler of Darkness Covering The Horizon With Magic. Sharan Nixon and her design team decided that this would be the perfect day to mix fashionable entertainment with a delicious meal.

Tanae Nelson Harris, production associate of Baltimore's Fashion Week, discovered Lucy's Irish Pub and decided this would be the perfect place to have a post event! The Lucy's Irish Pub is located in Downtown, Baltimore directly across from the Hippodrome Theatre. Stay tuned for more updates about post celebration spots for the 2nd Annual Fashion Week of Baltimore City!






Lucy Irish Pub Photo from http://www.flickr.com/photos/25114472@N03/3193788128/

Baltimore Fashion Week Still Wants Models!

It's not normal for the Forest Park Senior Center (Baltimore, MD) to have visitors on a Sunday afternoon. Its definitely not normal for the Senior Center's gym to be full of aspiring models either.

The room filled up quickly with fresh model faces and some of Baltimore's Fashion Week 2008 alumni.

Each model that arrived on time was given a blue ticket with a number, due to the huge turn out, the gymnasium was so full some models had to stand.

Sharan Nixon, Founder/CEO of Baltimore's Fashion Week (the African-American queen of Baltimore style if you ask me), welcomed the models with announcements about the upcoming fashion week. "I would love to tell you the details, but I don't want to give away too much information, stated Nixon.

Once Sharan finished her brief speech, she introduced the models to Baltimore's Fashion Week's runway coach, Robert Mercer. Mercer gave the models a brief overview of what he wanted to see and then, Nixon began to call the numbers for the first batch of cat walkers. Mercer was quick and to the point when making his decisions with either a stern "yes" or "no". After seeing so many different runway walks, Mercer only chose a few males and females to become an official BFW 2009 model.

So, you think you have what it takes to have your stilettos clicking on the runways of BFW 2009? Or, if you tried out, but want another chance to be a part of BFW 2009? Well, now is your chance Baltimore's Fashion Week will have one last audition for models on March 15th!

The model call/audition will take place again at the Forrest Park Senior Center, 4801 Liberty Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21207. Same time. 3 p.m.

So, start practicing ladies and gentlemen and meet us at the gym!

HARD of SOFT -- Which One Do You Prefer?

I have been noticing that now-a-days the “IN” thing is the hardcover wallets, but the question still remains, Hard or Soft?

Remember the good old days when we used to carry the wallets that had a three part fold. There were the plastic wallets that mom used to give you when you were two (2) to teach you some sort of responsibility with the change we used to ask for after a purchase. How about the Velcro wallets that always seemed to work when we were in elementary and grade school. As we reached maturity, we would get a vinyl wallet to keep our lunch money or our “I am going to the mall with my friends after school” money. Oh oh and let us not forget the infamous wallet that we received around the holidays, now you knew you were grown when you received a true LEATHER wallet. Those were the days.

If you like the old leather-style wallets you will probably have to visit a vintage boutique or even eBay, because the only types of wallets you will find now are what I call the high-end wallets, i.e. HARDCOVER wallets that are everywhere. You will find them in FOREVER 21, XXI (the upscale version of Forever 21), Macy’s, Nordstrom’s (they have the really eclectic ones with the vintage and stand-offish styles), and BeBe, just to name a few.

If you had your choice today which wallet would you prefer, HARD or SOFT? Personally, I like the new HARD ones, they are easier to find amongst all of my fashion week stuff….lol.

Always Fashionable,
Your Website Fashionista

Oh, What Shoe Will Fit Today?

Today on the fashion scene are various types of shoes. There are so many to choose from like:

• Boots
• Open Toe
• Rock & Roll
• Metallic
• Ankle Booties
• Bowtie
• Hardware - HUH
• Sexy
• Skyscraper
  
• Strappy - Humm
• Glams
• Buckle
• Reptile - Really Now!
• Patent Leather
• Platforms
• Lace Up - You Don't Say

Well I have out of all the categories above I have 9 of the above. Does that mean that I have a shoe fetish? I say that not because I only have about 55 pairs in my closet, and personally I don't think that is enough. I believe a woman should have atleast 100 pairs of shoes in her closet, and should go shoe shopping at least every two (2) weeks. Holla back ladies!

Now colors, that is an entirely different story. Hot pink, grey, leopard print, gold print, gold floral print, white wrap a rounds, etc. Now question, if you still have in your closet the shoes that they wore in the late 90s that women used to string up the leg, you should know the "new" sexy, which is to tie the strings around your ankle with the sexiest bow you can tie on the outside of the ankle . . . hey you never thought about that did you? Don't forget the fly pair of tights or leggings that is so hot - try it and see how many head turns you receive. When they look at you that is a good thing, because they are living through your creativity.

Well its late and I have to get my fashion gear ready for tomorrow - get ready for the next blog - the first round of auditions for the models for fashion week is tomorrow.

Yours Truly,

Nixonious

FASHION Dreams Will Come True In August 2009

Right after fashion week 2008, Sharan Nixon & Antoine Brown (Founders of Baltimore's Fashion Week) knew they needed to find the perfect flier to introduce Baltimore's second annual Baltimore's Fashion Week for 2009. They both knew the image had to be hot and the flier (both sides) needed to invite people to this event while at the same time it also needed to jump off the pages.

The quest was on to find that perfect photo and voila with only a few clicks Nixon found it, "Once I found the front flier photo - fashion week was birthed for 2009," stated Nixon. But for the finishing touches she turned to AW Creative Group and their team to make the back of the flier just as hot if not hotter.

Just like the flier designs for 2008, they continued their graphical excitement right into Baltimore's Fashion Week's 2009 production entitled, "Once Upon A FASHIONable Dream - A FASHIONista's Fairytale."

Let us know what you think!!!

Visit the website for more information www.baltimoresfashionweek.com.



The Fashion Editor

BFWNEWS: If You Can Draw It - Sew It - We Have Models To SHOWCASE It!

Baltimore's Fashion Week has opened its doors to designers of ALL realms of fashion. From designers of punk to couture there is a day during our scheduled runway event just for you.

Designers are also welcomed to incorporate in the display of their collection their own models, if you have them - if not Baltimore's Fashion Week can provide them for you.

Baltimore's Fashion Week only has one request that they know how to walk straight runway and they must perform either a Chanel or an American Twist at the end of the runway - really that's three but who is counting...

This year's event will be held at the War Memorial Building located across the street from City Hall.

Placement forms are being accepted now, hurry before the deadline. Visit them on the web at www.baltimoresfashionweek.com.

The Fashion Reporter

BFWNEWS: Put One Step In Front Of The Other & Pose!

Baltimore's Fashion Week will begin its auditions for the 2009 production of "Once Upon A FASHIONable Dream - A FASHIONista's Fairytale" in April 2009.

Both male & female models are wanted.

Models must be at least 5' 7" in height. Baltimore's Fashion Week is also also looking for our curvaceous/plus size models and tattooed models to be a part of fashion week.

If you think you have what it takes, stay tuned and Baltimore's Fashion Week will post information soon of where to strut your stuff.\

The Fashion Reporter