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Fashion Houston 2014 ROWCALL KICKOFF: The Start of a Commemoration

10/27/2014

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PictureThe calm before the fashion storm.
Fashion Houston is commemorating a five-year milestone in 2014 - five years of development and achievement that has catapulted fashion to new heights of appreciation and ultimately respect. Largely dominated by energy enthusiasts, Houston has become a hub of fashion architects that has fueled this city’s creative capacity.

To commence Fashion Houston (slated for November 18th – 21st at the Wortham Theater Center - mark your calendars!) and to raise proceeds for Dress for Success Houston, the RollCALL FH5 KICKOFF event took place on October 24th at the JW Marriott. 

The JW Marriot is nestled in the heart of downtown Houston. With valet service greeting you at the foot of the entrance, you simply know that you’ve come to the right place – the right place for the commencement of the city’s most coveted fashion event.

Inside, smiling faces greeted attendees as they arrived allowing for time to take a few photos (professional and personal) then guided them to a descending staircase leading the way to the scene. 

Before long, a scene once characterizable by the open space and stillness was transformed to a dense scene filled with rich conversation and profound fashion statements.

Many stunned in couture with ornate and beautiful details while some ravished in classic black and white evening attire. The attention to detail was identifiable from head to toe for most of the fashion aficionados. 

Contemporary in style and execution, the kickoff event began with a private session for VIPs including sushi sampling and drink crafting. LIQS Cocktail Shots provided ready to consume drinks for those not so willing to fight the bar crowd and those enthralled in conversation. Can you think of a better opportunity to chat about the next best thing in the industry than in a room filled with influencers, cultivators and masterminds?!

Such masterminds included designers Chloe of DAO Chloe DAO and Breccia Demartini of Demartini Fashion. These designers showcased pieces from their collections throughout the show and had the room gawking as models posed and engaged the room using subtle movements bringing life to the tactful designs.

Proceeding the fashion show, local talents took the stage and provided live music including renditions of radio hits like Adele to a band cranking out originals using a variety of instrumentals to accompany the leads. Attendees soon began to convene in the center of the room creating a makeshift dance floor enticing many to wear-in their red bottoms and to become lax as Friday night set-in. Before long, the lights dimmed and in clear view was the social media board that showcased tweets and posts using #FH5 and #ROLLCALL – a spectacularly trending moment!

If the world does not know of Fashion Houston by now, it will soon know it is a force to be reckoned with not only because of the noise being made in social media but also because of the fervor that is at the basis of its foundation. 

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Get The Look: Faux Fur Vest (Wayf) ; Leather Dress (MinkPink) ; Boots (Vince)
You can achieve this fall look simply and easily, and you can do so with an array of colors! For the essentials of my outfit, including the fur vest, leather dress, fur boots and leather clutch, I bought exclusively from Nordstrom.

I loved playing with textures for this outfit, and it provided a sleek yet comfortable look for a busy night filled with capturing every moment as well as living in the moment.

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Zayver Jewels: A Traditional Foundation But Not So Conventional Influence

10/22/2014

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Get The Look: Necklace {Indra Necklace - Zayver Jewels - zayverjewels.com} ; Print Top [Michael Kors] ; Skirt {Rebecca Taylor} ; Shoes {Chanel} ; Tights {Kunert}
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Get The Look: Necklace {Indra Necklace - Zayver Jewels - zayverjewels.com} ; Print Top [Michael Kors]
The moment I saw Zayver Jewels I knew I found a collection all my own. Provided the opportunity to model a few pieces during the “Connect and Cultivate” show at the JW Marriott in early October, I found that these pieces take the defining role of an outfit – they become the centerpiece.

At first glance, my eyes widened at the mere brilliance of each piece individualized from the semi-precious stones (globally sourced!) to the meticulously crafted finishing. The manufacturing process is transatlantic but leaves a heavy footprint right here in the US.

Inspired by the traditional Indian culture, in which jewelry is elaborate and boasting with vivid color, Jayver Jewels epitomizes the pure sophistication of a classic piece but does not forgo the lure of contemporary chic in the design and execution of each piece.

The curator of Zayver Jewels is Bela Thacker. While traditionally rooted in a career within academia, Bela was always drawn to the craftsmanship of jewelry and decided in 2011 to embark on a journey like nothing she had experienced before.

I idolize Bela not only because of the masterful stewardship she has at the base of her company from theory to production but also because of her tenacity and spirited will.  Although living with a debilitating illness, Bela does not let an opportunity to connect with others pass her by.

The Sunday morning I got the opportunity to meet with her she was sitting lax in a chair on the patio of a Starbucks in Rice Village. The sun hit her face that morning and its rays couldn’t compete with the aura she gave off. I was so drawn to her the moment I saw her, similarly to the first time we had met at the “Connect and Cultivate” show, and a few short hours and a few cups of coffee later our minds were synched.  Despite the physical pain, it would hurt her more to lose the opportunity to touch a soul as she did mine that day not only through her jewelry and the compassion behind the collection but more impactfully through her willfulness to proliferate a culture of influencers. 

You can see and purchase the collection online at zayverjewels.com. Subscribers to The Color Fashion can receive an exclusive discount offer upon checkout. SImply subscribe and not only will you receive the discount code straight to your inbox but you can receive blog updates as well. Consider it a 2 for 1 deal... Happy Shopping! 



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    ASHIA SYDNEY JOHNSON

    Enjoy my fashion memoir filled with personal and aesthetic color. I hope it inspires your own reflective journey. ♡       

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