Show Day - La Revolution 2013

Eleven fashion segments in one spectacular night. Hula's Bar and Lei Stand in Waikiki was the place to be last Saturday night. La Revolution, a fashion benefit for the Life Foundation, which was produced by Olotania Alalamua, included stylists, designers, DIY artists and more, with different creative perspectives. Most of the participants were either students from the University of Hawaii at Manoa or Honolulu Community college, having been through a fashion program provided by both colleges. It was great to see what kind of talent exists in the community and experience the level of skill that each person brought to the stage.

At the end of the night, we ended up raising $1,400+ for the Life Foundation, which is a non-profit dedicated to stopping the spread of HIV and to assisting people who are living with AIDS and HIV.

I'm so proud to say that I played a role in this event. Not only did I get to style a segment, I met some amazing people who love fashion just as much as I do. This benefit brought us together to collaborate as artists, make new friends, and also help a foundation that does so much good.

Speaking of good, a big mahalo to Goodwill Hawaii who provided me with the clothing and accessories needed to style my Bollywood inspired segment. Goodwill Hawaii helps people with employment barriers to reach their full potential and become self- sufficient. Also, thank you to Camille Mori of Tsubaki Hime, who allowed me to use pieces from her collection in my segment. Her collection consists of clothing from thrift stores, which, she upcycles and creates into "new" garments and accessories. Check her Etsy shop out here.

You can read/see more about La Revolution on Nonstop Honolulu.

Photos by Troi Orias and Lyle Amine

Styling by Amy Azada

La Revolution

I'm so excited and proud to support my friend Olo (Mysticlove808), who is producing "La Revolution", a fashion benefit for life foundation. If you live, breathe, and speak fashion, come down to Hula's for a night of fashion the way only we know how to do it!

Some of the fashion segments will be directed by some of my friends from our previous project, Goodwill Goes GLAM! Here's to a creative reunion and no more fashion withdrawals!

For Immediate release:

La Revolution 2013 - A Fashion Benefit for the Life Foundation (21+ Event)

Contact:      Dyan,

                   Olotania Alalamua, (808)489-7307

When:         Saturday, November 16, 2013

                   8:00 pm, doors open.

                   8:30 pm, fashion show starts

Where:        Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand

                   134 Kapahulu Avenue

                   Honolulu, Hawaii 96815

Tickets:       $10 - Individual Tickets,

                   $50 - Tables, both available online at

                   http://hulas.com/news-events/la-revolution-fashion-benefit

We invite you to La Revolution, a fashion benefit for Life Foundation that unites Hawaii's Fashion Designers, Stylists, Accessory Aces, DIY Gurus, Models and Hair/Makeup Artists for a great cause. With a total of twelve fashion runway presentations, each individual artist or collaborative group will show their interpretations of style.

Between the beautiful gowns, avant garde clothes, accessories and jewelry, there will be live performances, and Erin Roxy as MC.  All attendees are invited to snap photos and share on social media networks using the hashtags #LaRevolution2013 and #HulasWaikiki.

We Cheer to Life, We Cheer to Fashion, We Cheer to You. Come and be a part of our fashion revolution with proceeds going to Life Foundation.

Thank you and Mahalo. 

Affordable fashion at Old Navy Ala Moana

Last month I had the wonderful luck of being invited to attend an Old Navy in-store styling event. Fashion writer and blogger Amanda Stevens of Substance in Style informed me that she would be styling customers throughout the night and so naturally, I had to be there! I'm very particular about what I wear so I was a bit nervous for my image to be taken into the wrong hands. I had no reason to be because local stylist, Geremy Campos, knew just the pieces to put me in! Styled in a military jacket, grey skinny jeans, a faux leather tote and surprisingly, a striped men's shirt, they were the right components for a chic tomboy look that was right up my alley.

In addition to seeing some new arrivals that just came into Old Navy, we were treated with a table of sweets, coupons to go shopping, and promotions from Bath and Body Works. Although I didn't come away with any new pieces, the store manager was kind enough to exuberantly stash my purse full of Reeses peanut butter cups and Kit Kats. Here's to a affordable night of fashion and sugar highs!

 

From the left: Markie, Fashion writer Amanda Stevens, Girlieh, & Briana 

 Stylist Geremy Campos

 Up and coming photographer Lyle Amine - Before

 Fashioni-ster Lyle styled by Eugene

Vivienne Westwood x Candy