A new Follower!

I was so thrilled to see this email:

Kay Unger is an incredible designer and is very sweet. She is actively involved with many charities as well.

Kay tweeted me this:

As you can tell she is wonderful! Check out some pictures from her fashion show at Saks at Tysons Galleria:

The Kate Michaels interviewing Kay Unger

I can't wait until Kay comes back to the DC/Metro area!! Follow me (@ryancharchain), Kay Unger (@KayUnger), and Kate Michael (@kstreetkate)

Top Secret!

Hey my loyal viewers, guess what!!??!?!?!?

I am going to working on something very (VERY) hush, hush on Wednesday! Check back on that day for some backstage shots!

Can't wait to tell you everything!!

xxRyan

Twitter Tweet: Roitfeld

By now all of you have heard of the resignation of the French Vogue editor in chief Carine Roitfeld. I woke up to seeing this on Twitter.

This shows that the fashion industry is very dominating since one person's action brought the whole industry a buzz!

Christmas Wish List Item #1

I want this, a lot! I am going to get though in February, unless someone gets it for me for Christmas (WINK!)

Press Registration Opens Tomorrow!

I am so excited because now I am registering to bring Fashion Week to YOU! I will most likely be invited to a few shows, but I want to attend a bunch so you, my loyal followers/viewers, can absorb the most amazing time of the year!

What is Apple planning?

When I opened up Safari after school today I noticed this on the Safari/Apple start page:

In California/ West Coast, the announcement will be shown at 7am, New York/East Coast, 10 am, London, 3pm and lastly Tokyo, 12 midnight.

I have no clue what it is, but I do know it is for iTunes. I'll let you know tomorrow!

Photo Booth Fun

I was just messing around and I liked these photos. So, I wanted to share them with you! Check them out:

I'm feeling bootcut jeans and grey...MAJOR amounts of grey for this fall/winter season!

ROE The Agency Fall/Winter Runway show

Tonight is the ROE The Agency runway show! I was invited several weeks ago, but I am unable to attend, so I am sending the newest editor for Rien Online, Amanda Bater, to it.

I can't wait for he report!

A Reason Why I Love DC

Today I went to Tysons Galleria to pick up some Godiva chocolates, Calvin Klein underwear, and the newest Capitol File issue (unique combo, I know!). While leaving I saw this:

I took this on my phone. It is three government black Escalades. Getting out of the cars were Special Agents. I don't know who was the special someone being guarded. I just love the fact, though, that you can be at the mall one moment and then Special Agents roll in. 

I love DC.

Styling a photo shoot!

Today I styled a shoot for the next issue of the Fashion Fights Poverty's lookbook.

It was great! I discovered a new model named Ryan Mattimoe. Here is 17 and goes to my school. I introduced him to you in this post. Ryan is complete natural. The other model, Mariah Schoolfield, is/was amazing as well! She is amazingly tall and so sweet! I can't wait to work with her again!

Photos after the jump!

Scarf Party!

I was invited (and now, RSVP'd) to a chic-looking boutique party and guess what? YOU ARE INVITED TOO!!!!

Please join me and many fabulous others in Falls Church, VA on November 10 (its the day before my birthday *wink*wink*, as well!)

Come say hi, mingle, SHOPPPPPP, and make sure you are wearing your favorite scarf!!! (scarfs are optional, but encouraged!!!!)

Here is the invite with more details:

Hope to see you there!

xxRyan

Rebecca Minkoff Sample Sale

I "omg-ed" when I saw the e-mail during my AP Environmental Science class! I love Rebecca's style and her amazing designs!

As you may recall, Rebecca allowed to me to borrow an amazing bag for the Project Runway show during Fashion Week. Needless to say, I want to be at this sale! Info below:::

The next goal is to convince my parents to let me go!

Keeping warm and cool

November is my favorite month. The weather is becoming chilly, but isn't completely freezing. Also this month is my BIRTHDAY!!!! November 11th!

And well since it is my favorite month here are some of my favorite cold weather accessories:

All of the items

My sunglasses for the winter. Marc by Marc Jacobs

Hobo gloves. American Eagle.

Very soft scarf. American Eagle.

November/Winter Mags!

So left to right: Marie Claire, Vogue, Details, W, Harper's Bazaar, GQ, and Vogue Hommes International.
Center: Teen Vogue

I love magazines, but please know I RECYCLE!!! All this paper can be reused!

Please note that I do not own any rights to these publications. They are copyrighted by Advanced Magazine Publishers, Inc./Conde Nast Publications, Hearst Communications, and/or Conde Nast International Division.

i rallied for sanity and/or fear (and it was so much fun!)

On Saturday, October 30, 2010, I left my house to meet up with friends. Our destination: The National Mall. We made our way there after the fashion show more of my friends, Ryan Mattimoe, was suppose to be in didn't go according to plan. Ryan is trying to break into the modeling field and I am trying to assist wherever I can.

After that journey we made our way to the Crystal City Metro station. The train was already packed! I didn't know what I was getting myself into. As we arrived at the Smithsonian stop, we were greeted by hundreds (and I mean HUNDREDS) of other rally goers. We made our way to the surface and after deciding to not spend four (4) dollars on a hot dog, we went into the McDonalds in the Air and Space Museum.

After eating, we joined the crowd, swarm, masses, holy-unbelieveable amount of people.

Hanging out with my friends was great. There was four of us: Ryan Mattimoe, Danielle Smith, Duncan Cannon, and myself.

These photos came to be:

Fashion Education!

I am very fortunate that my Fashion Marketing Department at my HIGH SCHOOL (YES, A PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL), has many Fairchild Books available to us.

I apologize that I don't have the authors written down/visible for all of the books, but just go to the Fairchild Books site, and look them up. Also see if they are available at your public library. These books are full of great resources!

I have skimmed/read a few of these books, but I constantly go back for reference!

Tim Gunn wears purple

Today has become the day that everyone remembers the lives lost these past few weeks due to harassment.

Tim Gunn is hostin a party for the his Capitol File cover. According to multiple people that are at the party, he is wearing purple in respect as well. Tim shared his story about saying, "It Gets Better":



He is truly a great man!

Here is the invite to the party:

Save the GARMENT CENTER!!!

The title says it all!!! VISIT THEIR WEBSITE!!!!!

Here is the video from the website:






Save The Garment Center Rally - 10/21, NYC from Save The Garment Center on Vimeo.

valium in the sunshine

This so is great and now getting over Florence...sort of....I am now really into this song.

I just feel a connection to this video that is hard to describe. Listen to it and buy it! No illegal downloading!!!!!

Shoot for Change: BoConcept in Georgetown

I attend another Shoot for Change. Two different factors this time though: different charity and different location. This time, the revenue went towards Courage for Kids, an amazing charity ran by the fabulous Andrea Rodgers. The event also took place at the BoConcept in Georgetown this time. Talk about amazing.

Crossing the Potomac, cobble streets, multi-level boutiques, and more! I felt like I was in SoHo!

So as the evening progressed, these pictures came to be:

This finally shot is so seductive. From left to right: Elizabeth Hogue, myself, and Elisabeth Link.

These photos are great and all the cost all goes to charity. What could be better? Here is another pictyre of the evening:

These are very powerful Washingtonians! Andrea Rodgers is the center. She is so sweet and kind!