Amanda DeLeon + Blackout. PreFall

       Hello dears! I wanted to share some pictures from an event I attended this past Thursday.

     The event was held at Twisted Fiction Studio in New Orleans and showcased the Pre-Fall 
  '14  Capsule Collections of Amanda DeLeon (above) and Blackout. by Ashlie Ming (below).

      I've been attending Amanda's showings for about 2 seasons now and every show has been
 nothing short of amazing. Her extreme attention to detail, use of leather and other textured 
 materials and imaginative silhouettes has made her one of my favorite local designers and I 
 leave each show anxious to see what next season has in store!  My favorite look from this
 collection was the simple back dress. So simple, classy, and versatile. I would scoop it up in 
 about a minute!
    

             Oh, and did I mention the jewelry used to accessorize both collections was Mignon 
      Faget?!  
   
 

       I've also fallen in love with Blackout, a contemporary women's clothing line that is based in
  New Orleans and designed by Ashlie Ming. 

       I adore everything about her line. Everything from the basic colors to the way she styled the
  models' jewelry and hair. My favorite thing about the pieces are that they are easy to wear and
  can be incorporated into any woman's wardrobe. Choosing a favorite was quite challenging 
  seeing as I (obviously) had several. The black shift dress, above, would look lovely with a 
  number of things. Then there's the chic white dress with the back obi belt and the all-black 
  rocker-chic ensemble with the black pointed metallic-tipped heels... I just love all of them and 
  they need to get into my closet. Like, right now.

 


                     { With the fabulous Dalton and Veronica of The WearHouse District } 

                  { With the lovely Katie and Rachel of The Elizabeth Chronicles } 

 

                                                    { With Martine of Ingenue & Camp  } 

 

                       { With the beautiful mind behind Amanda DeLeon, the lady herself! } 

 

      Outfit Details // Dress, Isabella's Villa | Heels (not pictured) Steve Madden | Clutch, (also 
   not pictued), BCBG | Rings, Silpada | Makeup, Smokey Eye Kit, Rimmel London // 

             {  With Andi Eaton of NOLAFW and Hazel & Florange, and a beautiful model wearing 
                my favorite piece by Amanda DeLeon ! } 

                                                 :: Photo Cred; Laura Hudson :: 

            Thanks so much for reading and be sure to check out both designers; they truly are
     amazing and quite talented.    

                                           {  Amanda DeLeon } + { Blackout. } 

An Event: Amelie G Fall 12 Release Party ::

                                        :: Jolie and Elizabeth ::
 
           ::  Men's Wear from Matthew Arthur   ^ and Iacono  (below) ::

      ::  Amanda deLeon   (below) that red dress is just AMAZING ::
 

                                         :: Construct Jewelry ::
 
              :: With the lovely model , Jessica Mushtare ::

              ::  With photographer extraordinaire, Ryan Theriot ::




 
            :: With Mallory and Tracee of FashionWeek New Orleans ::

// My Outfit Details-- Dress- Kirna Zabete for Target, Pumps- Steve Madden,
 Necklace- Ann Taylor, Clutch- Kirna Zabete for Target. //



 

Last week I had the privilege of covering the 'Amelie G Fall 2012 Issue Release Party'.
The event was held at the Ogden Museum in New Orleans and icluded a runway show where various New Orleans based designers showed some looks from their latest collections! The
event also featured pop-ups sales from designers and stores around New Orleans, such as
Stephanie Young,  Jess Leigh Jewels, Construct Jewelry, and Luca Falcone. 

 You can keep up with the magazine through their website and Facebook page, here and here. 

'' Amelie G Magazine is a New Orleans based style magazine featuring emerging artists and designers. Amelie G Magazine started out in 2009 as an online fashion magazine. The Premiere Print Issue was launched in the fall of 2010. The webzine continues to be updated monthly with articles, features and fashion spreads while the print issues will be a quarterly publication distributed throughout the New Orleans area. "
- AmelieGmag.com  


The latest issue featured a beautiful letter by the wife of the late Editor in Chief, Edmund Kee. 
In the video posted above you can see the shoot for the magazine's Fall 2012 Issue entitled 
' The good, The bad, The Beautiful'.


 As far as my outfit goes, I went for the classic black on black look. I recently purchased the 
black dress and clutch from Target and I just love them!
I enjoyed the event immensely and hope you all enjoy my snapshots from the party!

NOLAFW Day 2: Amanda deLeon S'S '13 Show

                                                       //  Love the military style helmets! //

                                  // Can I have those pants? Pretty please? Just stunning //

                       // Me with the wonderful designer herself; Amanda deLeon //


                     
 This past Sunday I had the pleasure of attending the Amanda deLeon's S'S '13 Show!
 
The collection was full of beautifully made and unique pieces.  The amount of detail in each look was just breathtaking. I absolutely loved it! The show was slow but at the same time fast and
it gave each person there the chance to take in the beautiful outfits and admire each detail down
to the very last sequin on those amazing shorts! Love them!


 My favorite thing about the show (besides all of the impeccably made clothes) was the the 
 beautiful dancer that closed the show. Her dress was just to die for! The woven details, the 
 sequins, metallic makeup, it was all just flawless. 

                                                       Bravo Amanda! 

            // Love her work as much as I do? Stay connected with the designer on Facebook 
                 and check out her website here // 



                                                             XOXO
                                                        Elizabeth E~