My Life: School Art Show featuring Ryan Mattimoe

THE High School Runway Show

High schools may put on fashion shows, but nothing can compare to (for what I've seen so far) West Potomac's Fashion Design. They have celebrity models from America's Next Top Model and others walk in the show.

They have a casting call this weekend. I hope to see you there!!

I will be there with Ryan Mattimoe!

Another New Website Sneak Peek!

Yeah, its legit...

My New Site Countdown

As you read earlier, I am currently in the process of having a new website made. Well, it is now being finalized! It looks amazing and I took a few screen shots of it for you! Check it out:

Typo on Elizabeth last name, but that will all be corrected when the site launches! There is so much more to show you, but I don't want to spoil it!

Let the countdown begin!

My Top Secret News: Working with Mya

As you read earlier I was working on something very TOP SECRET. Well now I can tell you what. I was working on Mya's new music video!! I was helping 8112 Studios with publicity and will be featuring EXCLUSIVE behind-the-scenes pictures here, but know: I have NO pictures of Mya. We all agreed to keep her outfits a secret until the premier!

But there are SOME photos I can share:

These are the official press photos, again, no one was allowed to take photos of Mya in her outfits. The building suspense will be very much worth it though!

More behind the scenes photos after the jump!

Review: 2010

2010 has come and gone now (I know there are a few more days, but nothing much more will occur).

I want to look back and reflect. I want to thank people (A TON!) So let me begin:

Elaine Mensah, Aba Bonney Kwawu, James Cornwell, Marie Nichole Devolites, Maggy Francois, Kenny Flanagan, Tim Gunn, Andrea Rodgers, Pergrin Pervez, Douglas Sonders, Nicholas Cambata, Elizabeth Hogue, Elisabeth Link, Emore'J, Rachel Roy, Rebecca Minkoff, Kate Michael, Lydia Russo, Makeda Saggau-Sackey, Christine Brooks-Cropper, Shannon Kietly and SO many more that I know I will be editing this post for!

The above individuals helped me and continue to help me in with my fashion endeavors. I may have worked with them, interviewed them, reviewed an event or show, or they are just an amazing individual that I have come across in my journeys!

I have attended so many events this year:

1. Rachel Roy Meet-and-Greet @ Macy's (Tysons Galleria)
2. All Access Fashion (Tysons Galleria)
3. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week (Lincoln Center, NYC)
4. Emore'J Couture Apparatus II (TheArc)
5. Mya's new music video @ Lima (K Street)
6. Nicole Miller Meet-and-Greet (Tysons Galleria)
7. Scarf Party (New to You Boutique)
8. Shoot for Change (Georgetown BoConcept)
9. 6th Annual Fashion Fights Poverty Gala (Artisphere, Roslyn)
10. FFP Lookbook Photo Shoot (Old Town)
11. MStyle Lab Launch @ Macy''s (Tysons Corner)
12. Paul Wharton Meet-and-Greet (Tysons Corner)
13. Rebecca Minoff Meet-and-Greet (Tysons Galleria)
14. West Potomac High School Fashion Show (West Potomac High School)
15. National Fashion Design Awards Keynote Address (Renwick Gallery, DC)
16. House of Kas Store Opening Runway Show (National Harbor)
17. Project Fundway Judging (National Harbor)
18. Project Fundway Finale Show (The Warner Theatre)

I try to keep very busy and still attend high school full time. It is a challenge, but it will pay off in the end, I know it will.

I don't write this to brag or gloat, but purely reflect that at 17 (16 for a majority of these events) I was 17! I want to show all young adults that you can do anything you put your mind to!

Thank you to everyone! And PLEASE let me know if I have forgotten anything! I will not take offense; I want to make sure everyone gets due credit!

James Cornwell, Ryan Charchian, Elaine Mensah

More photos from the year after the jump!

I am now a model agent!...sort of....

As I continue to grow my company, RiEN online, I have opened new "divisions". Basically I want to a have a little input in major parts of the fashion industry. Right now I have my blog, Twitter and Facebook. But now I can add my modeling division!

My models are only for use within RiEN. They will be used to hold items and be the models in photo shoots. Also, we will allow them to do work in the DC/Metro area.

Here is the e-comp card of my newest male model:

I know its a little hard to see ( I am redoing it for the print version).

If you interested in booking Mr. Mattimoe, please shoot me an e-mail at ryan.charchian@msgft.com

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: