WHEN IT COMES TO GRADUATION SHOOTS: FAMU REIGNS SUPREME

WHEN IT COMES TO GRADUATION SHOOTS: FAMU REIGNS SUPREME

Florida A&M University grads ALWAYS understand the assignment. FAMU students are notorious for their grandiosity when celebrating milestones in their collegiate career. Over the past few weeks, Spring 2021 grads have been dropping some of the most creative, edge-snatching, and jaw-dropping photoshoots to hit the internet. After a year of uncertainty due to the COVID-19 [...]

KOLLIN CARTER’S RIGHT-HAND, JENNIFER UDECHUKWU, SHARES WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE HIS ASSISTANT STYLIST

KOLLIN CARTER’S RIGHT-HAND, JENNIFER UDECHUKWU, SHARES WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE HIS ASSISTANT STYLIST

If you know Kollin Carter, then you know that one of his right-hand stylist assistants, is Jennifer Udechukwu. The Nigerian-American stylist and designer has been by Kollin’s side, assisting him with pulling off some of the rapper’s biggest fashion moments. The following is an interview between Jennifer and I, highlighting her work as a stylist and fashion designer.

Le Chapeau Bomba x Jacquemus Inspired Shoot Experience

Le Chapeau Bomba x Jacquemus Inspired Shoot Experience

Welcome back, Style Kat! I am so thrilled to share with you, one of my best photoshoots I've ever had the pleasure to model. I have been honing in on my styling skills and I was craving inspiration to plan my next shoot. One day, I was scrolling through my Instagram feed, when I saw [...]

MY FIRST TIME AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK

MY FIRST TIME AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK

Welcome back, Style Kat! I have so many exciting things to share with you about my first experience at New York Fashion Week (NYFW)! I had the incredible privilege of meeting many wonderful and talented individuals, and volunteer as a wardrobe assistant for a charity fashion show called Swank Deco. https://www.instagram.com/p/BsByPdNgn3Y/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link I want to give [...]

Spring Nite Kap 2k19

Spring Nite Kap 2k19

Welcome back, Style Kat! If you've been following me for awhile, then you know that I am a regular attendee of the semi-annual Nite Kap event, hosted by The Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. I teamed up with The Nupes to give you all the first-ever "Fashion ReKap", of Spring Nite [...]

Kathryn in New York City

Kathryn in New York City

It's safe to say that New York will always have a place in my heart. I met so many amazing people while I was there and hopefully, I will see them again soon. I wish I could've stayed longer for New York Fashion Week, but unfortunately it interferes with school. I will be there next year though! Speaking it into existence.

ART MESO 2018: CARNAVAL COUTURE FASHION EXHIBITION

ART MESO 2018: CARNAVAL COUTURE FASHION EXHIBITION

Welcome back, Style Kat! I was inspired by the idea of having my own version of a Carnaval. I asked myself, 'What would that look like?' So, I wanted to see animals, fashion, art, and a little bit of Noah's Ark. -Jennifer Sutton, Founder/CEO of Art Meso Art Meso was the highlight of my entire [...]

Left Our Imprints On The Runway

Left Our Imprints On The Runway

A strut as graceful as a gazelle and as fierce as a tiger. Welcome back, Style Kat! Upon graduating from Florida State University (FSU) with a Batchelor of Arts degree in Editing, Writing and Media with a minor in Communications, Bianca J. Rodriguez spent three months of intense planning to create one show-stopping night. Creativity, [...]

Kathryn in Carrabelle

Kathryn in Carrabelle

Welcome back, Style Kat! Have you checked out my lookbook lately? On Jul 13, a childhood friend of mine, Trevor Evans, and I did a photoshoot together in Carrabelle, FL. Mike Turner was the photographer that I chose to capture my concept and I couldn't be happier with the results. I was the stylist and [...]

MET GALA 2018: HOW STARS SPORTED THE “HEAVENLY BODIES,” THEME

MET GALA 2018: HOW STARS SPORTED THE “HEAVENLY BODIES,” THEME

Welcome back, Style Kat! The first Monday in May makes fashion fanatic's ears perk up around the globe. One of the grandest and most highly-anticipated red carpet events in fashion, is the annual Met Gala in New York. The Metropolitan Museum of Art hosts the fundraiser to raise money for the museum's Costume Institute. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bif_X-Chf5p/?taken-by=voguemagazine [...]

GOOD VIBES ONLY AT THE SWATCH MAGAZINE RELEASE PARTY

GOOD VIBES ONLY AT THE SWATCH MAGAZINE RELEASE PARTY

Hey, Style Kat! Welcome back. SWATCH magazine is one of Florida State University's top student-run fashion magazines on its campus. Editor-in-Chief (EIC), Courtney Cotterill, 20, and her team worked tirelessly on the Spring/Summer 18, Volume 9 Issue 14 magazine for four months, where it was showcased at Tallahassee's Good Vibes Only (GVO) lounge yesterday. Each semester, SWATCH produces a [...]

STRUTTING INTO THE 21ST CHAPTER OF MY LIFE IN STYLE

STRUTTING INTO THE 21ST CHAPTER OF MY LIFE IN STYLE

Welcome back, Style Kat! My birthday was on April 17 and let me just say, I feel truly blessed to have received so much love. Thank you to everyone who wished me a happy birthday, it was absolutely lovely.   Nearly a month or two before my birthday, I was sleuthing through Pinterest for inspiration [...]

Paparazzi Ready: The stylist behind Cardi B’s best looks

Paparazzi Ready: The stylist behind Cardi B’s best looks

Even Rihanna showed him props! Cardi B's rise to fame steadily evolved her career from being Instagram famous, to being an international Hip-Hop artist. Her professional evolution also included a massive style overhaul. Being unfiltered and unapologetically herself is Cardi's forte and it's only right that her outfits are as dazzling as she is. https://www.instagram.com/p/BR5zwm0Brfm/?taken-by=kollincarter [...]

Spring/Summer Essentials You Need To Buy Right Now

Spring/Summer Essentials You Need To Buy Right Now

Welcome back, Style Katz! It's time to go from studious pupil to unleashing your carefree alter-ego. In the meantime, I found some standout pieces that are sure to make you stand out poolside, brunching, shopping or at the beach. This mix of standout staples will make for some aesthetically pleasing Instagram and Twitter pictures. Who [...]

Talk about Consideration: Rihanna Lingerie line could be in the works

Talk about Consideration: Rihanna Lingerie line could be in the works

I don't know if you can take it! Rihanna is the literal definition of a boss-lady. Ms. Fenty has, once again, managed to snatch the edges right off of my scalp. Not only does the mogul have a new FENTYxPUMA Spring/Summer collection dropping on March 15, but WWD.com reports that Rihanna and TechStyle Fashion Group are [...]

HOW LOOKING GOOD CAN HELP BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE

HOW LOOKING GOOD CAN HELP BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE

When you look good, you feel good By: A'nire Glenn       Some things are out of our control. But, some things are well within our abilities. Looking good is something we can all make possible. If we feel awful, we can try looking good to make ourselves feel as best as we can. [...]

THE GREATEST SLAYS ON THE HILL: FAMU’S 2017 HOMECOMING

THE GREATEST SLAYS ON THE HILL: FAMU’S 2017 HOMECOMING

Pictured above: Lia Trendz (IG: @8gringz) THE MOST "BRAGGADOCIOUS" SLAYS ON THE HILL I'mma let your school finish, but Florida A&M University's 2017 Homecoming had some of the greatest slays of all time! It's no secret that FAMU hosts one of the most lively homecoming events in the nation. On Oct. 14, 2017, spectators from all [...]

DO IT FOR THE CULTURE: #FAMUDuRagDay Was All That and Then Some!

DO IT FOR THE CULTURE: #FAMUDuRagDay Was All That and Then Some!

Photo taken by: Kathryn Lewis DU-RAGS AND BONNETS AND SCARVES, IT'S LIT! There's no other HBCU like the illustrious Florida A&M University. Just one day after FAMU's birthday, students in all classes were called to rock their favorite bedtime accessory to campus.  Lately, a good number of Twitter users everywhere have been celebrating black culture [...]

YOUR FASHION FORECAST: FW ’17 Trend Predictions

YOUR FASHION FORECAST: FW ’17 Trend Predictions

Be on the Lookout for These Trends This Fall/Winter SeasonAhh, it's finally Pumpkin Spice season and New York Fashion Week has come to an end. Luckily the slay is year round. Posh fashionista teas, to leather, gingham prints, glitterati boots and more. Here are my top five FW'17 Trend Predictions. 1. LEOPARD/CHEETAH PRINT I've been [...]

IRV GOTTI TEASES SHOE DEAL BETWEEN STEVE MADDEN AND CARDI B

IRV GOTTI TEASES SHOE DEAL BETWEEN STEVE MADDEN AND CARDI B

Photo via: Rap-Up.com You Can't Mess With Her, If You Wanted To On Tuesday, September 16, Irv Gotti hinted at a possible shoe collaboration between Cardi B and Steve Madden. The three were all smiles in a photo posted by Gotti via Instagram.  It appears like the three business moguls wrapped up a mouthwatering shoe [...]

FAMU GETS VOGUE

FAMU GETS VOGUE

Hey there, Style Kat! Let me catch you up on what's been going on. So, one of my good friends showed up and showed out-- FAMU style of course, by throwing the first-ever Teen Vogue "Back to School" event right on The Hill. The party went down at Lee Hall dormitory and was decorated with [...]

BEYONCÉ DROPS NEW IVY PARK COLLECTION

BEYONCÉ DROPS NEW IVY PARK COLLECTION

Photo: Ivy Park Queen Bey shines again with her new campaign for Ivy Park. Beyoncé's new Fall/Winter 2017 Ivy Park collection has finally been unveiled and it's definitely one-of-a-kind. Her campaign features actress Laverne Cox, supermodels Grace Bol and Ralph Souffrant and renowned dancer Karen McDonald, which embodies diversity, resilience, beauty and selfhood. The following [...]

A Recap of My Birthday Week

A Recap of My Birthday Week

Check out my new post about how I celebrated my 22nd birthday!