Black Tie Lounge

I still need to update you all on my adventures as a shirtless model, life as a writer with a beyond crazy boss, and the struggles of being a type A personality. It is all forth coming. I promise but I had to jump on here and show some love for the team at de*nada design . I was a model for their first runway show so when I caught wind of the blog I had to put you all on. The zip scarf with the pockets will change your life. The whole line will upgrade your life. If you are reading this after 11/29 chances are you just missed the Thanksgiving Weekend Sale . de*nada: form & function: the zip scarf (6/6). from de*nada on Vimeo . P.S. You'll be hearing about more recommended designers in D.C. now that I'm catching wind. Always and forever U.N.I Clothing Co. but it's good make new friends. Shout out to the team for the successful runway show for DC Urban Fashion Week. They were lovin' it.

I've been slacking on my pimpin as far as this blog goes. I should have instantly blogged about ReadySetDC's fashion:district but there are enough articles for you all to read and see what happened . Here are my observations: Models spend a lot of time sitting around. That's just the way it is. You do what your told and you stay put until you are told to move. Maybe it was just me but there was nothing available to consume except booze. This is not necessarily a bad thing. Well in this case it was because I didn't eat anything nor was I trying to spend money. I had quite a bit of first times. Most of them I will do my best to never repeat unless it's a part of the job. For one, I had to wear Peter Pans or as most would call them skinny jeans. The designer told me that she wouldn't make me do that but her fiance ended up picking the very jeans she told him not to. Even though I felt every seam of fabric squeezing my calves and lower thighs, my kids had enou...

Last week was the birthday week so I only did the things that I was required to do. So, I left off talking about my first photoshoot as a model. It went great. Where else can I get 200 bones for under an hour's worth of work. It was great. This week is going to be just as good because I'm modeling accessories from de*nada for a runway show for Ready Set DC , which highlights the creative lifestyle for trendy individuals in DC. I'm excited because I can add a second opportunity to my resume and do some networking in hopes of expanding it. Peep the promo video featuring the designers of this week's show. fashion:district - Fall/Winter 2010 - Teaser from ReadysetDC on Vimeo .