I was honored to have been asked by author and celebrity stylist, Susan Moses to moderate a panel of distinguished panelists at the United Nations to discuss how the fashion and beauty industries and media can work together to continue the evolution of inclusivity and diversity. As a model for over ten years, I’ve seen the pendulum swing in the fashion industry to include a vast array people to best reflect the diversity in our country.…
“I have good taste and know the best brands, but that doesn’t make me know how to dress or put an outfit together. I thought I did, but I don’t.
Thankfully, I met Bernadett (no ‘e’ as I call her). As soon as I met her, I was instantly at ease. She has such a nice way about her, like she’s an old friend or an older sister.…
I was invited to speak to a class studying Business of Fashion Styling at the Fashion Institute of Technology to share my business and career advice to students who were stepping into careers in fashion. I was fortunate to attend FIT for my image consulting certificate and have since recommended it to so many aspiring fashionable business minded people. Here are a few tips I shared with the class:
Set yourself apart from everyone else.…
There’s a hair epidemic and you’re probably affected and don’t even know it. So many of us are running around with split ends, the wrong hair color (especially all you over processed blondes) and the wrong style. Why? Oh Why? If you’re still sporting the Jennifer Anniston cut from the 90’s or even better the “feathered birds nest” look (you know who you are) then PLEASE CALL ME I will steer you in the right direction.…
Have you ever wanted to call in sick to work because you had cramps, heavy bleeding, been emotionally and physically exhausted and didn’t feel like being half naked in a room full of people, where you are the main focus? I found myself facing that very situation. At a recent shoot for O, the Oprah Magazine, where I’d been asked to model lingerie for their yearly Body Issue, a testament to body love and self acceptance, but this time, I couldn’t call out sick.
As I walked into the brightly lit photography studio, I saw the racks of nude lingerie awaiting me, as well as my co-model for the shoot, a beautiful, elegant size-zero model resembling Lupita Nyong’o.…
No matter what your shopping budget, we all love a deal. This client had set a budget per shopping trip and this is the text I received post our shopping trip:
“15 items (today), full retail value $1450
Paid $588
Saved $862
Thank you Bernadett”…
“I wanted to call you or text on Thursday that you’re brilliant. On Thursday I finally wore the colorful print short sleeves blouse and the deep blue fit and flare skirt. I had been very unsure about this outfit as it is really not what I would ever pick out and I hadn’t even been sure that it looked good except that I trust your take on it. …
It was a real honor to address the students at Winnacunnet High school who are part of the JAG program.
Incredibly cool students with bright futures.
Nothing like a good press piece with a misquote. Here’s what I said:
“There are so many fun parts of my job but one in particular is being in the green room with celebrities and hearing what they are really like.…
I’m late in writing a big THANK YOU to the incredible and powerful Women of Integrity. Their mission is to empower and educate women of all ages and ethnicities through work shops and leadership activities (now that’s my kind of people). I was a guest speaker back in April and was able to meet so many inspiring young women and girls. …
I recently visited friends in Birmingham, Alabama (YES, you read that right) and went for a beauty day in a popular local salon called Salon U (voted by Elle Magazine 2012 as TOP SALON in ALABAMA). The salon is massive; I believe two floors, maybe more. The service was impeccable!!! And so was the salon. I’ve been modeling for nearly 10 years now and had many photo shoots and worked with several artists and stylists. …
