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Hey Fashionistas and Fashionistos,

This past weekend I was given the opportunity to assist in styling for Surround Sound of Fashion's promo shoot. The model for the photoshoot was 2016 SSOF Female Brand Ambassador Yordanos Ghdey. She did an amazing job and was really nice. I enjoyed working with her.

Some of the designers used for the shoot were Iridium and Kiwi's Boutique. They are both located in the Chicago area. The Makeup artist, Landis did a great job. In between shots I was able to hear about how he got started doing makeup. Also, the photographer, Mike Jue helped create the vision of each shot with different settings within his studio. I thought it was really dope. This was my first time styling for a photoshoot at this level. Definitely enjoyed every moment of it and learned a lot. Check out behind the scenes of the photoshoot!

(Olive green dress from Kiwi's Boutique)

(Sheer jacket from Iridium)

Check out my Instagram page @phashionphorward to see a clip from K Shack (videographer) of the entire shoot! For more about SSOF, check out their website www.surroundsoundoffashion.com.

XOXO,

Phyllis♥

Get Styled!

Hey Fashionistas and Fashionistos,

This past Sunday I participated in a styling event presented by Var’geez Productions. The event was called Get Styled and held at the Spoil Me Hair Salon. It was really fun. I definitely enjoyed myself.

The day started out with all of the stylists figuring out whom their models were. We each were paired with one or two models. There were four boutiques in attendance that were gracious enough to let us use their clothing to style our models. Along with the boutiques were people there to do hair and makeup for each model. My model’s name was Gladys; I’ve worked with her before a few months back. For her look I chose neutral makeup and a topknot hairstyle. I created a sophisticated ensemble for Gladys. I chose pieces from Doll Revolution and Angela Boutique.

She's wearing a tan duster (Angela Boutique) paired with a bold orange blouse (Doll Revolution) that I tucked into her leggings. The statement necklace she is wearing is also from Angela Boutique and she's wearing peep toe nude wedges from her closet.To accentuate her waist I wanted to use a belt, but could not find one, so I used the one I was wearing. You have to work with what you have right? It worked perfectly. Many people liked how I put the different pieces together. Even with one of the boutiques I used, the owner personally told me they loved what I did with their piece. That was a great feeling. I enjoyed doing it. I do it because it's exciting!

Overall, we ended up presenting our looks to the audience and mingling with everyone. I am grateful for the experience and cannot wait for my upcoming styling ventures.

(Top right, fellow stylist Jon Fab and bottom left, artist J Groove)

Check out my Instagram @phashionphorward!

XOXO,

Phyllis ♥