Styled by Toye: Teyonah Parris (Survivor's Remorse Red Carpet)

I'm a fan of curves! I think as a stylist it always my mission to create looks that show my clients in their highest potential and allow them to be themselves.  Last night Teyonah Parris hit the red carpet for the Starz Network premier of Survivor's Remorse. 

We paired a Forever Unique Beaded Mink full sleeved bandage dress with a multi colored Jeffrey Campbell snake skinned shoe.  Love how the dress goes so well with her skin tone and how the embroidered beads bring out Teyonah's unique flair for fashion! ... Oh Teyonah.. 

Teyonah Parris Styled by Toye (Extra TV)

The one thing that I love about working with and styling new comer, Teyonah Parris, is that she embodies her look! I can put her in almost anything and she totally jumps into making the outfit transform into her "own"!

In this addition of Styled by Toye, we paired a Endless Rose white pleated sleeveless crop top with a Orange and black sequin tribal skirt, and Jeffrey Campbell shoes.  It was the perfect look for her appearance on Extra TV especially since the weather in LA has not cooled off one bit.

..Oh Teyonah..

Teach Me Toye (Developing Personal Style)

Because so many of my social network friends start request off with, "Can you style me for"... I decided to create a webinar to show people the core fundamentals of developing personal style! I can't wait to lead you guys in this fun, interactive classroom style workshop. 

I mean lets face it.. I'm not always able to reach all of the request but through the use of modern technology, you and I will be able to meet face to face and interact with other attendees who are looking to enhance their authentic style as well!  All you need is a computer or mobile tablet with high speed internet access and your good to go!

In my Teach Me Toye Webinar you can expect to learn:

• How to identify your best look
• Identify closet must-haves 
• Shop for high-end clothes on a low end budget
• Customize your current wardrobe
• and sooooo much more!

Class will take place Sunday September 28, 2014 from 12pm -2pm EST 

and you can email me at (toyeadedipe@gmail.com)  to register.  

This is going to be a great class full of up and coming trend setters and style makers. See you there you there!

Sincerely,

Toye Adedipe

      

Re-invent Yourself

I couldn't wait to show this shoot.  Mainly because it was soooooooooo fuuunnn to produce!!! My homie Alfred Collar is an amazing photographer and friend that allows me to bounce my ideas of off him.  So when I recently came up with the idea to do a night shoot he was all in!   We decided to risk our lives and journey to the hood since they have some pretty awesome backgrounds that serve as great visuals. (What?!) we're adventurous. lol..

But the best part about this shoot is that I got a chance to enjoy myself after a pretty full month.  I was a little stressed after Emmy's week because I'm in a space where I want A LOT more then what I've had in the past and I feel the growth of it.  Some things have been easier to accept than others during this journey, but ya' know what???!, this life is a movie and I  decided how I wanna produce it!

I mean sure there are going to be things out-side of my control or people that just won't understand my film.. but F#8K it! Your life is waiting for you and it only gets better when you decide to take responsibility for it. If your on a mission to re-invent your life like me, hold on tight and don't loose your faith your break through is right in front of you. :)

Toye*

photo cred: Alfred Collar Sweater H&M, Jeans Levis, Shoes Toms

 (yes I wear hanes.. it the only comfortable underwear that fits my butt correctly.. don't judge.)

Teyonah Parris Styled by Toye (Emmy's Week)

I recently had the extreme pleasure of styling the beautiful Madmen and Dear White People actress Teyonah Parris during Emmy's week.  Check her out as she makes her rounds to some of the industry's exclusive events and Entertainment Weekly's Pre-Emmy's Red Carpet (all styled by me).

I love how Teyonah embodies her look and embraces that beautiful hair!!! She is on the up-and-up and I'm definitely looking forward to working with her more in the future.

Privacy Please

I can't help it! I've always been a private person by nature but I have to admit, blogging has really helped my let my guard down and show a different side of me.  You guys have seen me go through ups and some downs but more importantly, you've seen me become a little more human beyond what you see on my social networks and what my resume shows you in my Fashion Styling career.

Here's the thing, I always try to have my life be an opportunity to inspire and hopefully help others but I can't imagine having a perfect life in order to do so.  With everything that I've gone through its the struggles that have made my character shine! In the next few blog post (Even though it might be a little tough for me) I plan on share more outlook onto someone of the things I rarely let people know about me other than a few close friends.  Not sure how the response ma ybe but the truth of the matter is, I'm kinda doing this more for myself than anybody else.

I simply plan on and intend on being fair to myself and the audience I've come to know and respect. (I can't imagine having it any other way and still maintaining my authenticity). My only hope is that with every blog post I share.. whether it be through life experience or personal style that "you" and "I" continue to grow and learn from our past so that we can jump into a brighter future!

Sincerely,

Toye*

Follow me on instagram here! // Photo credit: Alfred Collar // jacket H&M // Shirt Zara // Trousers Zara // Shoes Aldo