Fashion Whore

In April photographer  Tony Focus asked me to style a shoot for up and coming designer Giovanni St.James for his "Fashion Whore "Collection  https://www.facebook.com/GiovanniStJamesCollections who was gonna  get his designs in Michigan store Revive ...Im always down for anything fashion Male or Female don't matter none to me its all in the love of the craft ...I was excited ..the shoot had a dark and sexy undertone think Madonna's book imagery but this would be on hoodies and tee's etc .. Giovanni had a very clear idea on how things should look I was there just to make sure things flowed consistently. With plenty of models ,hair and makeup  this two day shoot was awesome ...check out what we came up with for his Ads ...

Behind the scenes of Lucas x Rachel ...her in http://christianlouboutin.com/ pumps

I Need This On a Crew neck

Body suits American Apparel on Models ... Hermes bracelet and Louis Vuitton Shades On Giovanni

 I really dig these images and I would wear this line :)

Photography: Tony Focus
Models: Rachel & Lucas & Jason ..Rosa Mia Tavanese & Alloy Ash
Designer: Giovanni St James
MUA: Christine Fitzpatrick
Hair: Stein McGee
Stylist: Marv Neal

What do you think ?

Concrete Rose

As Im on my Journey in the styling game ...I am learning how to reach out to people see if they want to test or collaborate and with this one Facebook inbox I sent Im glad that day I did so ... I was up late one night and sent photographer Acacia Shanklin http://www.acaciashanklin.com/ and inbox ... she responded the next morning I just expressed to her that I enjoyed her work and would love to shoot whenever she was available ...She explained that it was time to get some new work in her port and that she enjoyed my work ..(I was a lil shocked and surprised ) ..Acacia explained that she wanted to do strong Black and White Looks very strong and different ...After I was given the date and time my wheels begin to turn and this is what I  came up with ...

Blouse: Neet Pieces Pants: Chargrels

Dress: Neet Pieces

Skirt:CDBlancDesign Lace Top : Thrift find for a $1

Blazer& Bandage Skirt: Chargrels

Body Bustier & Skirt By: Chargrels

Studded Leather Vest : Chargrels

And here you have it "Concrete Rose" Is  what I call it ...I had a blast and met some talented folks ..the shoot was quick and straight to the point ...What do you think ? I think its Jeanous!!!

Concrete Rose Series
Photographer: Acacia Shanklin
MUA: Tiffany Marie Scott
Hair: Shakira Montgomery
Styled By: Marv Neal

Check out these Detroit Talents and Support :Clothing  https://www.facebook.com/neet.pieces
Clothing:http://www.chargrels.com/
Clothing:http://www.cdblancdesigns.bigcartel.com/ 
Photography:http://www.acaciashanklin.com/

Vibe Magazine with Kiate Moy of A4A

Ive been on my Styling grind serious for the last 2 years and the last 7months have been awesome I received a call from Photographer Timothy Paule https://www.facebook.com/timothy.paule.9 asking me can I do a a shoot short notice for a guy and its for Vibe Magazine ...uhhhhhh hello ...YES I CAN ... He gave me the contact info to the Ceo Kiate Moy  of http://www.access4artists.com/  (a4a) is a new global online talent discovery platform that connects and promotes artists across multiple disciplines. The site is a dynamic digital hub that keeps fans informed and engaged and empowers these ʻtastemakersʼ to take an active role in launching their favorite artistsʼ success.

 After our initial talk we hit it off on what was his look and what was he trying to convey being that it was a National magazine and he was being interviewed by  Editor Datwon Thomas Editor ...Here is  looks I came up with ...

http://www.vibe.com/article/access4artistscom-wants-help-you-shine

Kiate on Inspiration: For me I was just saying to my friends, "Wow. This cat needs to be on stage with Lady Gaga". I saw this rock band and I was like, "Wow!" Two brothers and one white guy and they were banging it out. I was like, this is what we do this for. Like there's this artist named Ro-Spit, he did this song with Freeway, he's from Detroit. See, he got the talent to do it, he just doesn't have the platform...Access for Artists. That's what we're trying to do.

Styled By : Marv Neal

On the  Long Range Plan:
To embody everything for entertainment so that a kid from Brooklyn, so that the kid from Wichita, if he wants to make it, he can come on and get everything. I want to be the Walmart of entertainment. I want people to be able to say I got my beat from here, my lawyer from here, my accountant from here, I want to be that one stop shop in entertainment. And most importantly we want to redefine success. The success may not mean being Jay-Z.

 You can read the entire Interview here http://www.vibe.com/article/access4artistscom-wants-help-you-shine ... This was a great opportunity to link with a great company and do what I love also have my work on a Major site|Magazine ... More to come stay tuned ....


Photography: Timothy Paule
Styling : Marv Neal
Jewelry: Clients own