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.

My father got me a ticket to Who's Who in Black D.C. I was excited, but the first thing I thought about was how it had really been a year since I've been home. I remember my parents boasting about last year's event as though it was yesterday. To bring you up to speed, Who's Who is a networking event that honors the movers and the shakers in a given city. Who's Who events are held in cities across the country honoring the achievements of blacks in spheres such as government, media, law, entertainment, business, non-profit, etc. It's a great opportunity for networking. Here's a little insight into who I am. I'm good with interacting with new people, but I can't deny the part of me that wonders what people are thinking when they first talk to me. I was a little nervous about the event, but I put that in the back of my mind and decided to muscle through it. There were two people in particular that I really wanted to meet. That night I made a goal of han...