Stylists Heaven in Scottsdale

Jazmine Nash – All Doll’d Up

This year the ANDAZ SCOTTSDALE RESORT & BUNGALOWS was host to Spring into Style Phoenix Fashion Week event for the second year in a row.  The event took place on Saturday, March 23, 2019 and you couldn't find an empty seat in the house. 

The event included fashionable pop-up shops, beauty product samplings, delicious hors d’oeuvres, refreshing libations and live music.

The featured stylists included: 

• Ashley Paige – 80’s Fashion

• Beth Yohanny – White on White

• Braden Conwell – Utility

• Candace Carter – Monochrome

• Jazmine Nash – All Doll’d Up

• Timothy Boado – Men’s Box Suits

The press conference gave each Stylist the opportunity to speak to their trend and answer pointed questions about their inspirations, how they came to be a stylist, as well as sharing their love about clothing, accessories, colors and how excited they were to have their models and styles represented on runway.

 

Timothy Boado – Men’s Box Suits

Timothy Boado – Men’s Box Suits

Candace Carter – Monochrome

Ashley Paige – 80’s Fashion 

Beth Yohanny – White on White

 Jazmine Nash – All Doll’d Up

Following the press conference, the march to the runway proceeded.  While we wait we capture the most awesome smiles from the front row and runway...

What happens next?  

Check out our Facebook Page and live video captures on our Film & Futures Facebook page.

A huge congratulations goes to Jazmine Nash and her Trend "All Doll’d Up" in partnership with Svetik's Haute Couture-Svetik's Bridal & Fashion Boutique for killing the runway and winning this year's Stylist competition.

Thanks to Phoenix Fashion Week for always doing our kick-off into spring so right!!  

Grand Opening with Toni & Guy!!

Grand Opening Night Recap

Normally, I get to observe and watch from the sidelines at many events unless I'm also working them as well.    In the artist industries it's few and far between the breaks you get when you are passionate about what you do and then even more so about the people you get to serve. In February, I was able to witness some dreams come to a reality as well as also enjoy and partake in celebrations and services from some extremely talented individuals from the valley of the sun.

On February 9th, at 7029 E 1st Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, Toni & Guy Oldtown, operated by Gerry Watkins, hosted their grand opening of their latest Toni & Guy location in conjunction with Fashion Arizona's February Meetup Mixer coordinated by Phoenix Fashion Week. The new Toni & Guy Oldtown location experience includes an open air patio, high ceilings, and a rustic warehouse style and feel.  Guests enjoyed complimentary hor d'oeuvres and drinks, sponsored and provided by Arcadia Farms Cafe.  Lively musical sounds from DJ Frietz filled the atmosphere along with networking, paparazzi, VIP guests, local supporting boutiques, and the Phoenix Fashion Week entourage.  The evening included the stylists and spring trends announcement for the Spring into Style 2017 upcoming fashion show followed by a runway show outside under the moonlight featuring Woman's Touch Apparel Designs.

The bonus of the night was the future opportunity presented to enjoy a visit to Arcadia Farms Cafe for lunch as well as styling service including haircut from Toni & Guy Oldtown, by no other than Gerry Watkins.

************************ Stylist for Spring into Style and their spring trend being hosted at the Jokake Inn at The Phoenician Resort, Scottsdale, Doors open at 6PM.  Tickets available here SpringIntoStyle2017.eventbrite.com 

The Stylists:

• #PHXFWfloral - @AshleyPaigeCollective - Ashley Paige - styling Floral
• #PHXFWtraveler - @FashiontoFitYou - Sarah Parks - styling Traveler
• #PHXFWyellow - @GitanaStyling - Sandra Mateu Yotty - styling Yellow
• #PHXFWpunk - @Parisa__Zahedi - Parisa Zahedi - styling Punk
• #PHXFWmixedprints - @RareScarfVintage - Mitch Phillips - styling Mixed Prints
• #PHXFWstatementsleeves - @StyleStalkersAZ, @ShimeonMattox, @Tekniqs01 - Style Stalkers - styling Statement Sleeves

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Beyond the Grand Opening

Arcadia Farms Cafe is conveniently located just west across the street from the Toni & Guy Oldtown location and the lunchtime experience is to die for.  I love elegant yet quaint feeling type environments and this did not disappoint.  They had outdoor seating available the day I visited and the weather was absolute perfection, just highlighting how even more important location is when considering where you should place your business.  They also house a Arcadia Farms Market and Bakery right next door and I'm sure nothing on th menu will have a bad review. I don't normally eat sandwiches but when there is a baguette involved on the menu, I will always say yes to that.  They happened to have my favorite warm grilled ham with mozzarella cheese.  While waiting an appetizer of Crows Dairy Baked Goat Cheese Dip was devoured.  The service was amazing and the owner even took moments out of their day to make sure the experience was what we expected.  My new lunchtime favorite place to visit hands down.  I'll be back...

Toni & Guy Oldtown is everything you hope a salon to be.  It was welcoming, busy with clients, and staff waiting on you before, during, and after the services.  As I don't normally talk about my one-on-one services experiences I just have to share about this one.  I've been growing my hair out for a long time.  The last year however I've been trying to get it cut to first take advantage of the length but then also wanted to increase the volume.  Most hairstylists are gun shy when it comes to cutting unless you give them clear direction on what length to cut off for fear of doing too much.  I like to live dangerously, however knowing that Gerry Watkins, a master stylist and parter for this salon, was going to cut my hair, I was pretty sure I could trust he would take good care of me.  We consulted about what I wanted, they prepped me and washed my hair and then the decisions were made on the type of cut and style.  My expectations were exceeded and the whole experience was exactly what I had hoped it would be.  I was able to have a friend along that captured some amazing candid photos that really tell the story of the experience.  I'm very serious about my hair the care that I take with it.  So it takes an extra special person to accept the challenge. I felt 100% at ease and comfortable with the choices and know I received not only the right cut but the best style for me.  That's part of what Toni & Guy has a reputation for is for cuts and coloring.  My next visit will definitely be about coloring and getting that refreshed.  Definitely this will become a routine visit as once I find a place that is about quality, I just can't go another way.  

Photo Courtesy of Marina Johnson

Photo Courtesy of Marina Johnson

Photo Courtesy of Marina Johnson

Photo Courtesy of Marina Johnson

Photo Courtesy of Marina Johnson

What A FABulous Weekend!

       You know on several occasions I spoke with Terrance Hudson, one of the founders of FAB Weekend, and he expressed his concerns of wanting to make this years big FAB event bigger, badder and bolder than last year. Well, I am

Kathy Blaze Jefferson, founder
of Blazing Curves and FAB Weekend

proud to say he and his partner on the runway, Kathy Blaze Jefferson, did just that! 

Terrance Hudson, co-founder
of FAB Weekend

The event was fantastic! FAB Weekend presented Blazing Curves Models, Model Wars, and Inferno Hair Wars. Three fan-tabulous shows on one stage. I was way too excited! 

The Chaparral Suites in Scottsdale was alive and jumping with the eager peeps waiting for the runway show. 

      The Grand Ballroom was filled with some old school hip hop sounds of which kept me bouncing in my seat. Local radio station Imelight Radio was also in the house broadcasting from the event. This event was slated to be a very VERY big shindig. 

      So here we go! I am going to give you a magical insight to the world of 
                                          FAB=Fashion.Art.Beauty.

From Him Through Me

Blazing Curves Tee

Blazing Curves Tee

2 Cute Shoes

Cynthia Moten - 2 Cute Shoes

Kicking off the show with a grand start is 

Kathy Blaze Jefferson's Blazing Curves. 

Blazing Curves serves as a platform for 

plus size women and men to  showcase 

their runway talents.

Gloria Payne - Proper Gear
Clothing

Kathy J (as I like to call her) has put the sexy back into the hands of many women who may not be comfortable with their fuller frames. In the fashion world being plus sized was a taboo at one time. 

Proper Gear Clothing

Today, we are seeing plus size models on big name runways and as well as in magazine print ads. Kathy J not only designed the Blazing Curves tee shirt line, but she would be debuting her Blazing Curves men. Um, I think the audience really liked that part. 

Proper Gear Clothing

From Him Through Me

There was eye candy everywhere! 

Love and Lace

2 Cute Shoes

Love and Lace

SHOWSTOPPER NUMBER 1



Blazing Curves walked for:

Love and Lace

• Blazing Curves Tees - Designer Kathy Blaze Jefferson
• From Him Through Me Tee's by Ashant'e Clayborne Roberson
• 2 Cute Shoes - Owner Cynthia Moten (This store is awesome. Everything and I mean EVERYTHING is $9.99)
• Proper Gear Clothing Co - Designer Gloria Payne
• Love and Lace - Owner Alexander Munter
• Strut Bridal - Owner Ann Campeau
• Akila Oluchi by DBST - Designer and Owner Shawanna Thompson

Strut

Love and Lace

Strut

Strut

Strut

Special thanks go out to the hosts of Blazing Curves Miss D and Sha'Tonya Big Pooch Davis, Beauty Director 

Taquia Gordon of Salon Quarma and her team, and Nahshon Brown and team for handling the music and video for Blazing Curves. 









Of course an event 

can not run 

smoothly without an 

Event Coordinator 

keeping things on 

track. Thanks 

Yolanda James!

Strut

Akila Oluchi

Strut

Akila Oluchi

Akila Oluchi

Akila Oluchi

SHOWSTOPPER NUMBER 2

Dizzie Ramsey

The 2nd big performance of the night was Model 

Wars. I knew we were destined to get some fierce 

action of the runway. I was getting real excited for 

the host change because Mr. Dizzie Ramsey is an all 

around entertainer. He keeps the crowd completely 

engaged at all times. Dizzie's high spirited energized 

self likes to clown around with the young and 

the seasoned. 

Next up for Model Wars- 

• Kays Lamar Boutique and Salon
• Lana May Designs/Jewelry 
• Christian Genes - Designer Genes by Phelip Christie
• Cher Thomas Designs
• Pretty Lady Designs
• Antoaneta Balabnova
• Style Noel

Lana May

Lana May

Lana May

Lana May

I do have to give a big shout out to Lana May Designs and her ridiculously talented self. The ingenuity that goes into to constructing one of Lana's most spectacular pieces is simply brilliant. I see my next Christmas present lol! 

You have to give the utmost praise and respect to a designer who creates a neck piece with long chains connected to the wrists. SICK!(That's slang for super cool)

Kays Lamar

Pretty Lady Designs

Kays Lamar

Pretty Lady Designs

Pretty Lady Designs

Pretty Lady Designs

                             

Cher Thomas

Pretty Lady Designs

Christian Genes

Christian Genes

Christian Genes

Cher Thomas and Dizzie Ramsey

Christian Genes

THE NIGHT'S ENTERTAINMENT

Heavy metal acoustic band 24 Thorns opened the show with a pre-show warm up. 

Violet Marie performs.

Lamar Mitchell

Singer/songwriter/Mistress of Ceremonies Tina Estes performed one of her original tracks. 

Lamar Mitchell brought his comedic wits to the stage. As did Brandon B House bringing in a few jokes for the people.  

I AM JONES performs.  

SHOWSTOPPER NUMBER 3


And for the grand finale...Inferno Hair Wars! This performance brings an eclectic array of visions storytelling through the world of hair designs. This competition sets the imagination highway into high gear. I am always blown away by the craftsmanship of the stylists. 

Kicking the Inferno Hair Wars off with a dynamite opener is: 

• Unique Total Image
• Hair by Peair
• True Image Hair Studio
• Royal Hands Glam Team
• Beauty by Tosha
• Vela Davis
• Kristopher Johnson
• Mz Chrissy
• Sanai Salon with Melanie Rose

                                                     

And there you have it! This event was defimitely bigger, badder, and bolder than the last. I hope you like what you saw so far(I'm sure there are some looks I may have missed, my apologies). FAB Weekend has no problems pullling out the stops. So the moral to the story....GET YOUR TICKETS FOR FAB WEEKEND 2016! Kudos to FAB for giving us a FABulous show.

Lana May

See you on the runway!     

Toy Taylor                     

A special thanks to Russ Broty of

 Looking At You Too Photography

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