Task done.

Today, I've taken on,  moved through, and conquered the entire world right with only 2 days to finish my fashion commitments. 
Saturday I received a message from a representative wanting me to work with a fresh face to the modeling world for willamenia models and another agency in NY. Other then that I know I had a short amount of time to get these chores done. Since I don't drive,  I called my boyfriend to take me to the mall early in the morning around 11am stayed until the stores opened at 12am. I really had to pick up two items that were easy and affordable too purchase. Then  headed downtown to Rumors Boutique to pull tons of simple looks and pieces.
NEXT MORNING! I had to wake up around 6:55am and the shoot started at 8:00am. I picked out what I wanted to wear and headed out the door.(Thank goodness I packed everything the night before)
Any who, I'm super excited that I was contacted to be apart of the shoot for the model and seriously hope for the best that she makes it in the industry along with other wonderful models of the industry !  She could possibly be the next  Naomi Campbell. Also nice to know my work will be in her portfolio bring the up most madness to the scene while she's giving fever, and I believe the agencies are going to eat it up ! (Figuratively speaking)
I loved the fact that the room was a very positive group ,  energetic  with the model, her mother ,and the Make up artist Lulu, who I have been longing to meet, and nice seeing the photographer again since the last time I assisted a shoot with a different stylist, recieved the opportunity to style myself that day a couple of months ago when being fresh to the fashion styling world.
Alright dolls. I'm fatigued and need a nap. Lol
17 and making  moves but I have much more that I have too prove. Additionally, most important is myself and last others.
P.s : while pulling clothing from rumors. I found these oversized shades(sunnies) and i'm in love with them. They are the ones I've wanted since the last collaboration with H&M last season, and to find them in that store was worth buying.
Excited to see the finale product!
Xoxo

Fashion illustration of Christian Dior F/W12 dress by Moi

 While I had my obsession with this dress designed for the Dior Haute Couture collection during Paris fashion week F/W show. I had the epiphany to put my illustration skills to the test and recreate it and give gratitude for the workmanship in this beautiful dress designed by Raf Simons.

A crown of flowers

Wearing: Flower bouquet head band from B-sides boutique, A.E sweater, polo shirt, A.E pants, and Creepers

I finally earned my crown but instead of gold it's a pleasant bouquet  of flowers. Forever since spring/summer
have arrived. I have been wanting something that has a representation of flowers, Weather it was printed on something , and or placed on. When going out with Meia to B-sides boutique searching for clothing that we would use for our shoot . We  spotted this flower head band, and feel in love with it. After I seen it I had dreams of wearing it, and that dream had to come true. I love menswear but, I like putting a twist too it.

Launching: Burnette & Burke Style team

As you all Should know I started another web blog for my style team Burnette & Burke on Blogspot !

I hope for you guy to enjoy our blog and journey as two stylist. We will alway update so you might not want to miss out , and follow by email.

We named this Blog Chronicles of a Fabulous Mess , with our ULR : Burnette-Burke.blogspot.com

"we sometimes can get caught up in our craft. We work our selves until the point we could  be named a mess. But this is Fashion so everything can be rewarding at the same time while things remain Fabulous. We started this because we love what we do, and do what we love."

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SEE YOU THERE XO

p.s You can be directed to our blog the page titled "Burnette & Burke Style team".

Missions of a challenger

BEFORE

                                                                             


                                AFTER





Lately I've been under pressure about my weight from my family members. it's nice to know you are concern about it , and I do acknowledge it when I'm looking in the mirror. I'm pretty confident about who I am and how I look, but it can be made a few adjustments here and there. I hated the feelings of pressure from my grandparents (which are the people I live with) about it especially my grandfather. It would bother me so much it makes me not even consider wanting lose weight. I'm like this either it's my way or the high way.


You have many others out there that are struggling with their size, in many cases I'm the one who procrastinate on at least turning to a work out channel. I don't know what hit me , maybe the shame that we have older people living in my neighborhood and walk there dogs, run, and even jog more then I do just to be healthy. The only time I've attempted walking around the block was just once. Realizing how long of a walk it was then where we once lived. I believe short cuts aren't the answer if you want true results.


Out of no where , no that I've gotten time on my hands from no school. Why not set a goal weight , work out 5 times a day, only for 20 minutes. I learned it's only what you can do , and do what you can. I'm doing this for my health and better clothing, which sounds cliche of  a statement. 


Yes, you can be on the plus size to have some style but wouldn't it be better to be on the lighter end of the table? Not to offend those that are heavier, because you are still fab. Just saying.


As of now did a weigh-in. the scale estimation  was 389.8, and my goal weight is to at least get back to 200 pounds. Of course I'm willing to go lower but that is what goals are about.     

I'm a challenger, and it's time I've did this because I haven't challenged myself to do anything this year. Expect for the reasons of  fashion.

Now that I have written a whole easy on this topic, I MUST keep my word.

I don't expect to have this beautiful models body, but I look to be "thin" if I could say.

What are your goals?

how do you plan to achieve it? I just started working out for at least 20 mins , 5 times a week.

Wish me luck.

Best,

Darius Burnette xo

Fashion and sports

For a while now I've always ran into a macho guy that always love sports especially football  , and it never past me when I have an encounter with a man of this character. Sometime they might think because of my size I prefer to play football , and that would be the best thing for me to do. I just find myself being passive , instead of assertive about telling how I really feel about it. I'll say that isn't what I like or "I'd play foot ball if there was a 5 foot long runway that I could strut my stuff to but I don't think anyone would get the true message that I am really trying to convey. It's like when you are in class and the lesson goes through one ear and out the other. I'm never knocking any guys likes for sports, but do you have to push it down my throat ? Then I ask myself why is he asking my twinkle toes being to join this type of activity. Sometimes you have to know peoples likes and dislikes, also most of all respect the choices they make. Vogue did a great job of compressing both sports and fashion together, with model Karlie Kloss. I thought of it as a way to speak my message through this photograph. But I don't know how I could truly express myself enough to say if fashion was like this maybe you might see my run like no tomorrow just " Maybe".

Instagram photo of the week

Lately , As I've told you before I'm going to be making a beanie veil inspired hat by the Jill Sander collection  that Raf Simons designed before heading to Dior. Just last night I've been playing around with my Russian veil I purchased from Mood Fabrics online. Something about a veil is so classical, chic, and everything I've imagined it to be. As aspiring designer I'm always thinking of new concepts that will prepare me for something new , and something new would be to make the Beanie hat instead of your traditional hat . Thrilled to do this tribute/project. It's not the money that make you it's what you can come up with to develop style, as well a great personality.




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Also I've been wanting to add color to my closets so what is better then adding pastels? trendy , and cool.

Purchased from American Eagle !

Summer,Summer boy

it's only late  May and June is rapidly approaching, and I'm excited for the out break of  school, and the summer clothing. Let's just say that I am not ready for the hot heat , but HEY ! I can hang. Today I was feeling tribal , but yet grunge with my new necklace piece I purchased from Rumors Boutique over the week end. Making the beads a special touch to complement my look, and highlight everything from my shirt, bag, and shoes.


Wearing: Shredded shirt, plaid shirt, classical patch work pants, boots, vintage bag, vintage necklace, as bracelet " Beaded layered Necklace " 




                       

Loosely inspired

Today was new, fun, and loosely inspired.

Form time to time you will not see me at a party, or going out lately but today was the perfect day to head out with my friend Mia Burke for the so called fashion girl and guy day out. We've been planning to head to a fabric store, and do some thrifting  at some boutiques, and we couldn't because of our scheduals but since it's a total Sunday some businesses are regulated to be closed. The fabric store was marked of the list so we decided to head to Rumors Boutique which wasn't too far downtown from where we were coming from.  when we arrived to the store on the spot we found out we had only five minutes to shop, and within my five minutes I dashed into the winds grading necklaces, sunglasses , and adjustable rings. all things my closet have been craving to have for the longest of time. After we went to Starbucks to fill my cup with chocolate frappuccino, I acknowledged that I left my phone right at  the store, and traveled  back into my mind. when I placed my phone on the table. On the inside/out I panicked. We went to the store to see if they were still there , and not a soul was to be found. I had to contact the owners of the store that I know personally. I now have to pick my phone up at the store tomorrow afternoon.

Lesson: Always keep your phone safe inside your bag, or pockets. Never place it down anywhere that you will forget it. 



Other then that ! I'm happy to have went out, and my closet is especially my closet. I've been talking and making a need list of what was needed.

Velvet Creation

Life wonders and sometime I ponder about what's next and what is my next creation. I will tell you that I just grabbed my cutting tools , and this beautiful material then I went to work.

Yes, I'm saying I created a shirt from velvet.

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    When it comes to dressing it's an art form and a way of taking risk, Then when it comes to my creations I see it as a step into what I want to see in my fashion label. "I am my brand."

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