West McMehan

Charleston Fashion Week 2012

We're about a month away from Charleston Fashion Week 2012 and I've already been rifling through my closet and Boutiques for some fashion forward things to wear. Once again, CFW has upped the ante and vowed to make a week of fashion to rival the likes of NY! With returning designers like Michael Wiernicki Who was an Emerging Designer Finalist and People's Choice winner, I have complete faith in CFW to deliver. Hope to see you Under the Tents!

 

Here's the 2012 Promo video for CFW 2012, which I happen to be in... Which makes it even better.

Enjoy!

  

I'll be looking for you from the runway!

 

CFW 2011: Success

After months of preparation, practice, and planning Charleston Fashion Week came and went leaving a whirlwind of models, designers, and fashionistas!

 

Charleston Fashion Week 2011 was a huge success and something I am so happy to have been a part of!

Between the Hair, Make-up, and Runway walking there was barely enough time to relax and enjoy the shows; but as a model I wasn't there to watch shows, I was there to walk in them.

I was more that happy to do just that. When on the runway you get a feeling that's somewhere between indescribable and unimaginable . Although I've been in my fair share of show's I always get the same feeling and I love it, it makes you bring it that much more. Since I spent most of my time backstage I thought it would be cool, to show everyone what it's like, here's some photos!

 

By the way, I was the featured model for Michael Wiernicki

 

Hair and make up: Check!

 

About to step on to the Runway

In Line for the Finale Walk

Here's a video of the Finale Walk

 

Charleston Fashion Week 2011

About 2011 Charleston Fashion Week^®

 

Showcasing emerging designers and regional retailers and models, Charleston Fashion Week^® founded in 2007 has fast become one of the premiere fashion weeks in North America. Held March 22-26^th under the tents in Marion Square in Charleston, SC this five-night celebration will feature more than 30 runway shows, the Spring Bridal Show, Emerging Designer Competition: East and the Rock the Runway Model Competition. Named a Top 20 Event for March by the Southeast Tourism Society, and accredited with launching the careers of numerous up-and-coming fashion designers, this true multimedia event presents high-end runway shows, interactive entertainment, chic after parties and press events.

 

Charleston Fashion Week's Website

 

 Charleston Fashion Week brings out the elite and most fashionable from South Carolina, disproving the southern stereotype and showing that South Carolinians care about fashion as much if not more than everyone else.

 

 

 

And being any and everything but amature, CFW has started countless careers for models and Fashion Designers alike.

... And guess who was chosen to be a part of CFW 2011.

 

West McMehan

 

Youtube video of a few Modeling Shoots!

West McMehan Modeling

Metalic Colored Sneakers for Men

Now, there are many ways you can go wrong with sneakers that are too flashy, literally. But as far as I've seen the Louis Vuitton has done a good job at making a 2010 shoe that's of good quality and stands out, but doesn't make people wonder why you're wearing it.

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This is a nice shoe, definitely not over the top, but keeps an edge.
      Now, as for going wrong... this would be going wrong

Adidas Wing shoe

A little too flashy for my taste, but if you can find a way to make them work, have at it!

West McMehan - Camden High

Group Shot Camden High

In Production ;)

Up and coming Female Models

I've compiled a list of models I think are going to be huge! This list just highlights female models; I'll be happy to go into detail later on, and hope to make an up-and-coming male model list.

But for now, let's take a look at the models!

Elizabeth westfall

Agency: CODE Hair: Dark Blonde Eyes: Brown Height: 5'9" Bust: 32" Waist: 25" Hips: 33"

I guess I'm a bit partial to Elizabeth because I've had the pleasure of becoming one of her good friends, but she is an amazing model. She was featured on COACD and walked Vena Cava, Eventide, and Angel Chang to name a few. She's definitely going places.

Jourdan Miller

Agency: CODE
Hair: Brunette Eyes: Blue Height: 5'10" Bust: 32" Waist: 25" Hips: 34.5"

This is another girl from CODE. Jourdan Miller, her face resembles that of Kristina Tsvetkova, and her legs go on for miles. This girl is going to be the ruler of the runway!

I'll add more later, but for now, CODE has been doing a great job!

A chilling Monday Morning

I woke up this morning, got some coffee, and stepped outside to my balcony to an overcast day. It wasn't too cold, but cold enough to make me shiver. I wondered what to wear today. Something that wasn't too heavy but it still had to keep me warm. I decided on a simple black pea coat from Rue 21 , a lime green shirt with a matching tie, dark Abercrombie & Fitch Jeans, and some black clipper sneakers from Louis Vuitton.
I thought it looked pretty good, and it kept me warm. Lime green is my favorite color, it's really an eye grabber, which obviously worked because someone started taking photos of me walking. I found 1 and included it in this post. What do you think?

Soon I'll start making fashion recommendation posts for men and women. Again these are just opinions of mine, if you don't like them, let me know why, or just don't read what I have to say.
Have a great day everyone!

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