The Tribal Nomad

This woman is the entire reason I was able to got to HLFW (along with Manik Magazine), so I'm doing her collection first.

This collection's inspiration was the tribal nomad. She used natural fabrics like suede and leather, and incorporated intricate beaded detailing. It was a dynamic collection, showing dresses, pants, outerwear and accessories. 

Enjoy! I know I did. 

P.S. look for the full rundown on Manik Magazine's Blogette soon.

Give Good Face
---Audrey W.

A Haute Affair

Atlanta Fashion Week - Avant Garde Night
Theary Sim's Make-Up Artist, Me, Marilynn S. __on red carpet - F21 Dress

It came, it went, and I'm still on Cloud Nine. The opening night of Haute.lanta's Fashion Week was more than I could've wanted it to be.

Not simply because of the fashion (which I will blog about in further detail later), but also because of the people I met. They welcomed me, a lowly college blogger who was lucky enough to win a Manik Magazine contest, as if I were one of them. I felt like I belonged backstage as one of movers and shakers in Atlanta's growing fashion scene.

The models weren't stuck up. They even ate! Gasp! Albeit just carrots and crackers. I got to mingle in with some press, AtlGo2Girl, shout out! The designers were ever ready to talk to me about their collections. The photographer Darla Clarkson, courtesy of Manik, was a cool as I could hope for. Theary Sim's assistant designer (and SCAD Graduate, fancy) Paola Tapia was just as cool and even more helpful.

Then there was the designer of Youtheary Khmer, Theary Sim. How such a talented person manages to be so down-to-earth is beyond me.

I felt like everything in the universe clicked together to create one magically fashionable night, where I was a valid part of that world. Of course, I tried my hardest to come off that way.

I tried to use what charisma I had when buzzing about. I've been know to go blank and barely form sentences, but I was on my A-game. Maybe it's because I belong in this world.

Or maybe it's the Steve Maddens I had on. There's nothing like 5-inch heels to give you that extra bit of confidence.

I'll cover each of the lines that showed in later posts. Look out for
Vagabonds
Jacinta
Jason Bolin
R.Lynda
A&M Clothing
and of course, Youtheary Khmer

Here is a taste of the pictures from Youtheary Khmer on the runway- Tribal Nomad, Enjoy!

Love the intricate detail of the neck piece.

A new take on shoulder pads.
It's just enough shock for this classic fitted dress.

Closer look at the detailing. I love the fabric of the dress.

The designer with her final stunner: a feather jacket.

Give Good Face
---Audrey W.

peep the Maddens :)

The Fashion Test

Somehow, my luck is increasing.

As you know, I recently created a twitter account for What A Pretty Face. It doesn't have much of a following yet, but twitter has brought me a win. Somehow, I found a contest that gives one lucky retweeter a chance to go V.I.P. to one of the Atlanta Fashion Week shows. I'm going to be a guest of one of designers, Theary Sim of Youtheary Khmer.

I retweeted without any intention of winning, and by chance, I won. I freaked out for a bit, then I came to reality. I couldn't have won anything more perfectly tailored for me. I was depressed about not being able to be involved with the New York Fashion Week, but this is great anti-depressant.

So, now I'm here, brainstorming on what in the hell I should wear. Aside from the fact that I'm excited beyond belief, it's a fashion show. I have to be fashionable, which is fine with me. I love dressing up. This is more than justa nice restaurant. I actually have somewhere to go. And it's not any fashion show. It's a Fashion Week fashion show.

I digress. The point is, I don't know what to wear. But as soon as I do, you guys will be the first to know. Oh, the pressure!

Give Good Face
---Audrey W.