Dear Pennies & Pens, It’s been a long time since I’ve done a “1000 Words” post. In essence, I’m excited to be publishing photos from a fashion shoot that I helped to create and execute here on de la Pen. “1000 Words” is all about showcasing beautiful images whether they be fashion editorials or photos [...]
Press Pen: The Network Launches Flavor NYC to Promote Diversity in Fashion
Dear Pennies & Pens, As I mentioned in my previous post: Now Let Me Ink That Page…I’m Two Steps Away from making my Dreams a Reality! I’m Creative Director of Flavor NYC along with my business partner, Cacha` Lopez. What is Flavor NYC, you ask? Flavor NYC is a digital and social media campaign dedicated to celebrating diversity and [...]
Press Pen: Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf’s
Dear Pennies & Pens, A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending a press preview for the new film “Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf’s”. The film is basically a documentary on the legendary luxury retailer Bergdorf Goodman. It features commentary from fashion industry heavyweights, employees of Bergdorf’s, and many more who all reflect [...]
Now Let Me Ink That Page…Pen’s Rhythm Nation
Dear Pennies & Pens, I am so excited to be relaunching the music section of de la Pen which will be titled “Pen’s Rhythm Nation”. S/O to the world’s best business partner @CachaLopez for helping me come up with the name. For those wondering why I chose that title, I chose it because I love Janet Jackson! [...]
Pen.Point…Whitney Houston The Voice, the Music, the Inspiration by Narada Michael Walden
Dear Pennies & Pens, Just a little over two weeks ago, we reached the one year anniversary of the death of one of music’s greatest icons. I remember where I was when I first heard the news of Whitney Houston’s death. It was right after a New York Fashion Week show and I insisted to [...]
Pen.Point: A True Couture Collection for the Home
Dear Pennies & Pens, About a month ago, I received a press release titled, “When Fashion and Home collide: Alexander McQueen and Martin Patrick Evan – a True Couture Collection for the Home.” I receive many press releases, media alerts, etc but this one truly caught my eye. And although, I knew it would take me a month to get this article [...]
Press Pen: Alon Livné Fall/Winter 2013 Show Review
Dear Pennies & Pens, Well the time has finally come, this post marks my last and final post for New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2013. Hallelujah! OMG, I am so happy you have no idea. LOL. Moving right along, I am so happy to be ending my #NYFW FW 2013 with Alon Livné! Alon is [...]
Press Pen: Heidi Gardner Fall/Winter 2013 Show Review
Dear Pennies & Pens, Every designer has a different vision for their collection, its presentation, models, etc. This is one of the many things that makes Fashion Week so interesting, you never know what a show has is in store for you. This season, jewelry designer, Heidi Gardner showcased her version of a “Circus Freakshow” [...]













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