Cincinnati Fashion Week

Hey out there, sorry it’s been so long since you’ve heard from me it’s been crazy in Cincinnati lately. This week is our second Fashion Week, and it has been a total blast. They kicked the week off with an INCREDIBLE Warhol themed party at this lofty space downtown. It was a totally wonderful evening full of photo booths, fabulously dressed people, and free drinks.

How could anyone possibly have a bad time at a party like that and people like this??

So it’s been a week full of fancy dresses for me! AND next Saturday is my much anticipated Spring Swap Hop with Molly of Sister in Second-hand Sequins. I absolutely cannot wait! We’re going to have food, music, booze, (possibly) a photo booth from the always amazing David Dewitt of Framester and much more. Clothing drop off is 1-3 at The Mockbee and then swapping starts at 3! Tell your friends!!

trashbiscuit

I recently found out that one of my favorite designers from Cincinnati Fashion Week is going to be in the next season of Project Runway!! AJ Thouveno and Ryan Coyne are the creative force behind TrashBiscuit, a ‘glam and pop rock inspired label that is all about taffeta, spandex, and killer heels’ according to their website. The duo’s work obviously impressed Tim Gunn and the other interviewers, since AJ is IN! I really enjoyed their work when I saw the runway show in April- here are a few pictures from that show that I snagged from their Facebook page (hence the quality). EDIT: Since I posted this entry they have debuted their very own beautiful website!

latex stewardess

at CFW modeled by Ana Gilmore

You may recognize this button up from his bio video...

Kiki Lane rockin' that Trash Biscuit

The always stunning Jessica Cornetet

I think their pieces have a really great spirit about them, and have a serious soft spot for the trashy. I’m really interested to see what kind of garments that he’s going to have to make for the clients with more classic (read: boring) style. God I hope Nina doesn’t tear his stuff apart. She’s the one I always worry about….

Anyway, I want to extend a huge CONGRATULATIONS to both AJ and Ryan!!

bathroom photo shoot

I have to say that I ashamed how I have been neglecting my blog lately, my life has been kind of a roller coaster lately. Anyway, enough excuses- only cool stuff from here on out.

After the fashion show, the ladies and I went drinking at this great dive gay bar downtown called The Subway. On our walk over we passed the House of Adam, a men’s clothing store that specializes in such things as blue zoot suits and tri color snakeskin shoes. So we had to pay some respect..

House of prayer

After much hiking around in our heels, we finally got to The Subway were lots of drinks and fun ensued. Sadly they had long since planned to shut down and closed their doors last week. Lucky for you we took lots of pictures in their super gross bathroom though! Maya and I started out in the ladies’ room because they allowed us to illegally smoke in there.

Once Dana and Melissa came to join us we migrated over to the men’s room. Good thing I’ve never seen more than 3 people in that bar at any time- not that I’m above peeing in a mens’ room to avoid a super long line at the ladies’ room. Anyway, I love how both of these came out.

Upsidana

Peep show!

Here’s what Maya and I wore:

We didn't even plan to pose the same way, it just happened!

We went to the finale of Fashion Week too, but all of my pictures came out horribly. The few that did come out were of some of the impeccably dressed ladies I saw, so I’m pretty happy about that. See who you recognize from the past few entries:

One of our fabulous cutomers, Shawna

My buddies!

Doesn't this girl and her adorable dress just make you happy?

We had a great time and were really glad to be involved all in all. Thanks to all the people who made Cincinnati’s first Fashion Week a huge success!