What I Wore... Earrings: ℅ Shop Jami | Dress: H&M - Similar | Bracelets: Aldo (stacked) these & these | Midi Rings: NastyGal | Clutch: Tasha x Nordstrom | Heels: Steve Madden | Nail Polish - Mani: Pure Ice "Siren" | Nail Polish - Pedi: Essie "Blanc" | Faux-hawk hold/volume: Sexy Hair Problem: I've always wanted a faux-hawk done to my hair but my length has always been too long. Even whilst modeling (when you're given ample opportunities to try out the coolest/craziest of styles) I was left disappointed: top knots, slick pony-tails & big curls galore but never anything "faux-hawk fun"... Zzzzz... Solution: While getting ready the other night I decided, now is the time to attempt the coveted hairstyle while I'm enjoying the benefits of my "LOB" (long bob). So, I jumped on YouTube & found a number of DIY tutorials that followed/recreated (with the help of an army of bobby pins, baby elastics, Sexy Hair products + mirrors) & voilà! No, it isn't perfect; I don't even know if I did it correctly but ultimately I achieved the look that I wanted & for my first attempt, I'm damn proud of my faux-hawk! The event that scored the debut of my first faux-hawk (lucky ducks) was Phoenix Fashion Week's "Emerging Designer Announcement". 14 emerging designers (from all over the US) were selected by the PHXFW team to present their collections at Phoenix Fashion Week this fall & the announcement event provided the public/media an opportunity to meet the designers & get a "chic peek" at their designs. The 14 lucky designers are... Adóire by Saba: - "Artisanal Clothing for Modern Women." - @AdoirebySaba Àtiz Fashion House: "Eastern traditions. Western innovations. Global sophistication." - @AtizFashion Blackberry Maverick: "A Merging of Retro Socialite with an Edgy, Artistic Flare." - @_bmav_ Charmosa Swimwear: "Unique, like you are." - @CharmosaSwim Hues of Ego: "To Each Her Own... Bring Your Alter Ego to Life with Hues of Ego. What is Your Hue?" - @HuesofEgo Jacqueline Nicole: "Contemporary Clothing for the Modern Social Maven." - @Jacq_Nicole_ Kismit: "The Catalyst to One's Fashion Destiny. It is Fate, After All." - @OfficialKismit Lillienne Lang: "Luxury Attire for the Timeless, Imaginative and Unconventional." - @LillienneLang Misha Mendicino Designs: "Boho-Chic and Comfortably Sexy." - @MishaMendicino Point & Hue: "Urban Sophistication for the Contemporary Woman." - @PointandHue Rayan: "The Premier Brand of Formal Long Sleeve, Full-Length Silhouettes." - @ShopRayan Schuylark: "Style Without Compromise." - @Schuylark State Forty Eight: "Arizona Passion Meets Arizona Fashion." - @StateFortyEight Women's Touch Apparel: "Empowering Women One Shirt at a Time." - @BeInspiredWT Fashion, friends & faux-hawks... fun was certainly had by all! Especially, yours truly. :)