Styling the Runway

Elan Renegade Vintage was super excited recently when we got the opportunity to participate in a fashion show. Sponsored by Alpha Nu Omega, a christian sorority/fraternity on the campus of UMBC, the event was a fabulous success. For the date night themed scene, models were styled in pieces from Elan Renegade Vintage shop by yours truly. Each look highlighted the fun flirty personalities of the models while also showcasing some great RTW (ready to wear) pieces by Elan Renegade Vintage. If you missed the event here's a recap of some of the great looks that came down the runway.

Vintage 80's Coral Cropped Sleeveless Turtleneck paired with a Vintage 80's Leopard High Waist Pencil Skirt

Vintage 80's Abstract Multicolored Blazer paired with a Vintage 80's Mustard Suede High Waist Pencil Skirt

Vintage 80's Reconstructed Magenta Polk-a-Dot Circle Skirt

80's Neutral Tone Floral Abstract Blouse paired with a 70's Gray Pleated Circle Skirt

80's Black Leather Vest paired with a 80's Black Sweater Pencil Skirt with Gold Metallic Threading

70's Denim Jacket paired with a 90's Black High Waist Leather Skirt

Vintage 80's Leopard Faux Wrap Secretary Dress

Vintage 70's Purple Reconstructed Skater Dress accessorized with a brown zebra print belt

Vintage 50's Gold and Black Metallic Cropped Brocade Top with Back Buttons styled with Vintage 70's High Waist Burgundy Trousers

Vintage 80's Wool Plaid Blazer paired with a pair of Vintage 80's Brown Leather High Waist Trousers

Vintage 80's Blue Abstract Jacket paired with a Vintage 80's Gray Knit High Waist Sweater Pencil Skirt

And the FINALE

I got my 10 seconds and got to relive my old runway days

Jewelry Designer (left), Models (center), Me (right)

Photo's c/o Kezia Coleman

For inquiries about any of the looks or pieces pictured above check out the Elan Renegade Vintage etsy shop or email elanrenegadevintage@gmail.com for questions and pricing.

xoxo

Elan <3

Harnessed In Time

The 2013 Spring/Summer designs of Leila Shams are incredible. The pieces seen on the runway during NYFW are definitely to obsess over. The seemingly simplistic garments each have intricate detailing and unsuspected surprises. To make things even better she brilliantly pairs the sheer lace 60s and 70s inspired dresses with rugged leather harnesses. Did I mention how OBSESSED I am. But wait, it gets better. The Leila Shams collection pairs girly lace tops with pieces ranging from denim cut offs, to fringe leather jackets, to tie dye denim. And I still have yet to mention the fabulous prints. Bottom Line...Leila Shams is a fabulous DIVA with an equally fabulously GORGEOUS collection. Check out some of my favorite looks from the collection below.

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Photo Source: Click here to see more from this Spring/Summer 2013 collection

xoxo

Elan <3

Sins of Style

Last weekend I got my fashion fix at the UMBC annual fashion show. The show was cosponsored by the Enigma Artists Society and the Black Student Union. It was fantastic to finally be an audience member and take a break after 3 years from being a model in the show. The theme of the show this year was Seven Deadly Sins...and it was FABULOUS!!! If you missed it here's a recap!

PRIDE

The pride scene started out with some pretty fantastic choreography as usual and the models were styled in an array of unique purple velvet body suits.

GLUTTONY

The 2nd scene was pretty exciting as the models walked down the runway in true Victoria's Secret Angel style. Each model represented a different food item including the sweetest candies.

 

ENVY

During the envy scene, audience members were definitely envious of of the sexy neon green pieces worn by the girls and the classic prep styles worn by the guys on the runway.

GREED

The sequin and metallic looks that came down the runway during this scene illustrated true fabulosity. Not to mention the fact that the models looked super glamorous and EXPENSIVE!!!

The performance during intermission was pretty rad too!!!

LUST

The lust scene started out with some pretty intense choreography. The annual tradition of providing the audience with a super frisky scene continued this year too. Being in the audience made me realize how intense similar scenes have been all the years I was backstage. Despite a few wardrobe malfunctions, the models brought it in this scene with sequins and washboard abs.

 SLOTH

With Bruno Mars blaring through the speakers, the male models lounged around with avant garde looks and strolled down the runway like they walked out of GQ scene.

 

 WRATH

The finale scene started out with choreography and was fabulous as usual. With hardcore poses and bomb fashions, this scene ended the night perfectly. What else says wrath more than red, spandex, and leather. 

The terrific sponsors summed up the performance with their thank yous and rocked pretty jaw-dropping looks. Fia even sported an Elan Renegade Vintage dress up for grabs here

Check back soon to see what I found backstage behind the scenes

xoxo

Elan <3