SFFAMA WORKSHOP @ FIDM

On Wednesday Night I will be attending Portfolio Night at FIDM. Please see below for more information about the event. I am excited to meet new designers, models and network with other fashion industry professionals.

Portfolio Night is a platform created for fashion and art industry professionals including: models, photographers, stylists, fashion designers, bloggers, media professionals and graphic artists. It is a networking event where attendees share their portfolio with others in a show-and-tell format. It is a networking environment where attendees are encouraged to brainstorm and share new ideas including career advises. Learn on a grassroots level and connect with guests who have the same goals and passion about their work in the arts and fashion industry. WHAT: Portfolio Night & Open Casting WHERE: FIDMSF, 55 Stockton, Conference Room, SF RSVP: $10 General Admission Door or Online @ http://www.sanfranciscofashionindustry.org/events/61777182/ - FREE to all current students with ID (All Schools) + CASTING CALLs for the following projects: 1) Models for Pigment Cosmetics & Blush School of Makeup 2) Models for SF Design Week 2012, Runway Show 3) Retailers & Contestants (Hairstylists & Makeup Artists) for The Beauty Expo 4) Fashion Bloggers/Models for The Beauty Expo 5) Fashion App Developers for Startup Demo 6) Speakers for Apple Workshops for SF Design Week 2012 7) Interns & Volunteers for SFFAMA events To find more about PORTFOLIO NIGHT, please our Facebook Page here:http://www.facebook.com/pages/Portfolio-Night/432168530133058 -or visit here: http://projectsanfrancisco.us/

Here is the photo of the day from One Hope Many Hopes. Please come to the event this Thursday and help this young lady get an education. http://thebeat.eventbrite.com/

CO-HOSTING EVENT FOR OHMH

This coming Thursday, May 3rd, 2012,  I will be co-hosting a fund-raising event for One Hope Many Hopes. The event is called "Get on the BEAT": An Evening Benefit at Meridian Gallery!  Currently there is still time to buy your tickets. Please make sure to go to http://thebeat.eventbrite.com and purchase tickets in advance. This will be a special evening of art, wine, food and music. 

All proceeds will go to rescuing, housing and educating the girls at Mudzini Kwetu in Kenya. Advance purchase tickets are $30; tickets at the door are $40. 

To meet the girls you'll help and see Mudzini Kwetu, check out this 3 minute video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWEjiddrgfA

Many thanks for your support of One Home Many Hopes. We'll see you May 3rd!www.onehomemanyhopes.org

Here is some information about me.... 

I work in the Fashion Industry.   Currently, I am a recruiter/advisor who helps people in the design industry.  For the past 5 years I have worked at FIDM, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.  Prior to working at FIDM I was an Elementary School Teacher. I taught 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade in the private, public and charter school systems.  I loved my job as a teacher, but I always felt like I loved the relationships I built more than teaching. Growing up I always loved to be creative and loved to do projects. I also loved to shop. I seriously got a “high” off of shopping.  I always loved fashion, but growing up in Minnesota “Fashion” was not an industry for a career.  When I was a teacher I worked at Banana Republic, Gap Inc. and realized how much I loved to style outfits and help people find clothes to fit them.  After moving to San Francisco, I soon realized I could work in the fashion industry. At that point in my life I decided to change careers and try something new.

Entering the world of the fashion industry, has been absolutely amazing!  I have loved every minute of it and I am constantly thinking and brainstorming new creative ideas. Two years ago, I realized I wanted to become more involved in the fashion industry.  A good friend of mine, Bart Skorupa, was going to produce his first fashion show for his non-profit GO, Groundwork Opportunities. He contacted me because he knew I worked in the fashion industry and knew I had some connections to the industry.  Him, I and a few others started attending fashion shows here in the city.  I soon realized I knew a ton of people in the industry and loved networking and meeting new people. It wasn’t long after, I realized I wanted to find a way to connect talent to talent. I knew designers, models and producers, but I wasn't sure how I could connect all of them.  Randomly one night I woke up at 4 AM and said hey why not start a Facebook Page. It could be a page where I list events and connect people to other people in the industry. At that moment, I started a Facebook Page and called it, Lj Productions.  For the past year I have used the page to connect talent to talent and to talk about current events happening in the industry. Please free to “like” my Facebook Page Lj Productions. Two years ago, I started a blog called Lj's Fashion Styling and for some reason this past year my Facebook page has taken over me writing on my blog. I'm now in the position, where I am realizing I can use my blog to share what I am doing in the industry. Please continue to follow me on my blog and see what I am doing in the industry.

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Lj Productions

If you are in the design industry and would like to connect to the industry, please like my "Lj Productions" Facebook page. Lj Productions is a Marketing and PR Company that connects talent to talent. I look forward to sharing more opportunities with you.

One of my favorite boutiques in my hometown.

Collaborations Stillwater is one of my favorite boutiques in downtown Stillwater. The owner Angela Hudson attended FIDM, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Angela features contemporary women's apparel from Miss Me, M.Rena, Ya, Machine Jeans, LA Made, and intimates by Honeydew. The boutique is small, but has a ton of good finds. Please visit Faceook,Collaborations Stillwater or email them at collaborationsboutique@gmail.com

Vintage Suit from 1968

Last week I was invited to a private party here in San Francisco. Check out the vintage suit I found at the party. I love how this man layered the suit with the sweater vest. (The "V" neck look).
He looked fabulous!

Cuffed Jeans, with tie shoes... for Women too!

Check it out... Ladies can rock the cuffed jeans with tie shoes too!

San Francisco Fashion Awards/ Sunday, August 28th

If you are interested in the latest fashion events in San Francisco, please like "Lj Productions" to see different upcoming events. Here is an amazing event coming up this Sunday....http://sffashionawardstm.eventbrite.com/

Love the "V" neck shirt for men

The casual button down is a great look for men. You can either wear it with a t-shirt underneath or

no t-shirt underneath. The key is, do not leave too many buttons undone if you wear no t-shirt.

                               ps. I love the sleeves slightly rolled up. It makes it look more casual.

rolled/cuffed pants for men!

A good friend of mine lives in Sydney and recently came to visit San Francisco. I loved the rolled/cuffed pants he rocked.

Great Shoes for Men!

tea dresses

Lucky Magazine, September 2011 features tea dresses. "These swingy numbers telegraph a 40's -era innocence, but the nipped- in waistlines get at a more sophisticated feeling.

Shoes for Fall, 2011-Ankle Wedges

Ladies,
This fall the hot trend is ankle wedges. You can wear them with jeans, pants, tights or alone with a skirt. Super cute! Check out a few images I found in Lucky Magazine. You, can also see another image below. If you are not sure about how to pull off these shoes, go with a simple black. If you are feeling a bit trendy/stylish, pick a color or a print. Leopard print seems to be the in thing this fall.

Good Find, Lucky Magazine

This morning I came across Lucky Magazine, September 2011. It has some great fashion deals and shows the trends for Fall 2011. Check it out, it's worth buying.

Park and Bond, a new website for Men

Hello Gentlemen,

This morning I heard about a new website, called Park and Bond.  It is a "sister" website to Gilt's website. This website is designed to give men a selection of the world's best brands and help men build an amazing wardrobe. Please, check out "Park and Bond".

Local San Francisco Designers create Hot New Swimwear

Local San Francisco Designers think outside of the box and create hot new trends for swimwear.  Check the latest designs at http://www.sagaswimwear.com/. These designs are also featured in San Francisco at the local boutiques, Wonderland SF and Canyon Beachwear.

Fashion Show, Gucci 2012

Once again, the V neck is present.

Leather and Chains

Leather and Chains

A new favorite find. Today, I visited the website emilyrecommends.com and she had the La Mer watch below on her website. You can also find it on revolveclothing.com. I love the combo of the bracelet and watch all in one. I'm not personally stoked on the face of this watch, but I love the idea.

Men's Fashion, 1991

Typically, fashion trends repeat every twenty years. Check out this image of 1991 fashion trends. The "V neck" look is present. The other hot item you will see is a scarf. Sometimes it is hard for a man to pull off a scarf, but try wearing a scarf. The other look that is great, is the layer look. If you are going to wear layers, try doing it with similar colors or start with the basic grey, black and white.