LA Fashion Council - Open Runway Part 2

The cameras were rolling a couple of weeks ago at Open Runway Part 2 an event held by the Los Angeles Fashion Council. The producers of Fashion Police (and crew) were there to document five emerging designers as they competed for a spot in LAFC's October runway shows "The Collections" which will now be  held at The Grove in Los Angeles.  Here are some highlights from the night. (Note: I forgot my memory card for my camera, so I had to use my phone for pictures.)

Couture, Hollywood (location)

 

 

If you would like to vote for one of the five designers, you still have till August 12th.  Simply click here and vote for either,  Kimberly Luu, Rose La Gru,  ISM Mode, QLee Studi or Émeute.  One last shot of the night, these lovely ladies and myself.

Wendy and Audrey

Once again, it was great to be out there surrounding myself in fashion.  I have more updates to come from my world later this week, so I hope your return Lovelies!

Xo

 

This Business

Hello Darlins,

So I've been M.I.A. on damage control from the cancellation of the Las Vegas Fashion Show, recently.   I can't even tell you how upset I've been about the last minute cancellation of the show.  I mean really, who does that??!!  I've been feeling like the fool once again, for being apart of bad business and I've been struggling on how to learn from this.  The woman who approached me for this show was very nice, commutative, a business owner and legit (for the most part).  Contracts were signed and money was spent.  Changes were made but nothing new in the fashion industry, for that's one of the reasons this industry is so stressful.  In the end, an email was sent out 48hrs before the shows were to begin and I was left at my door with bags packed, at a lost.  And as much as this woman has tried to reach me, I have yet to speak to her.  I just honestly felt if I spoke to her right then and there, I could not proceed in a professional manner.  Which really is important to me.  Lawsuit talks have been all around me from the other participants that were to be in the show, asking me to join suit.  At this time, I am convicted not to do so.  I'm not sure why?  I lost money, my friends and family were left with their plans to Vegas and I was truly embarrassed.  Yet, in my heart......I feel bad for the lady too.

Anyways, like in fashion...on to the next,

(click the pic for all the details)

I would like to thank everyone who has supported me through this journey and who continue to do so.  You guys are the ones who make me believe that I can reach my life long dream.  I'm sure this ugly mishap won't be the last in my journey and it will just be another chapter in my book.

Till the post Darlins, thanks for reading.

See you in Vegas!

Upcoming in my world, Las Vegas Fashion Show!!!  I still can't believe this is all happening.  Totally out of the blue and completely blessed. My biggest thank you goes out to Milka Von Rhedey, Founder and CEO of Fashion Week Las Vegas, LLC for this amazing opportunity.

My runway show will be covered in color and gold.  From both my labels M.Velia and Melissa Velia to new spring accessories exclusively from my slowly expanding accessory line.  Plus my show will open with a little surprise! I'm really hoping to video blog this whole experience but I'm having a little trouble with my new camera.  Hopefully I'll have it up soon, so stay tuned!!

CLICK HERE for all the fashion show details!  See you in Vegas!!!!

One more thank you, to my family and friends for always supporting this little girls dream who grew up to dream even bigger! Love you!