tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2325348509864474422024-03-16T00:09:06.949-07:00Toye AdedipeToye Adedipe: Celebrity Fashion and Wardrobe Stylist's take on StyleToye Adedipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02254682549353293913noreply@blogger.comBlogger299125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232534850986447442.post-9248105796217395342014-09-24T09:35:00.000-07:002014-09-24T09:35:07.820-07:00Styled 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 Toye Adedipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02254682549353293913noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232534850986447442.post-28036306106648408242014-09-24T09:11:00.000-07:002014-09-24T09:11:34.989-07:00Teyonah 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. &Toye Adedipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02254682549353293913noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232534850986447442.post-30114966349328738032014-09-16T08:40:00.001-07:002014-09-16T08:57:53.599-07:00Teach 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 Toye Adedipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02254682549353293913noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232534850986447442.post-21298916828120008182014-09-15T10:53:00.002-07:002014-09-15T10:53:26.752-07:00Re-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 Toye Adedipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02254682549353293913noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232534850986447442.post-52448283738397786062014-09-08T11:44:00.002-07:002014-09-08T11:52:25.376-07:00Teyonah 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 Toye Adedipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02254682549353293913noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232534850986447442.post-14881270103835253882014-09-04T12:28:00.002-07:002014-09-04T12:28:24.579-07:00Privacy 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.
Toye Adedipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02254682549353293913noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232534850986447442.post-65525778929372402962014-07-28T09:31:00.003-07:002014-07-30T02:34:09.796-07:00Letting Go of Crutches
It's funny how when you think you can't do or become something without the help of someone or something until it's gone. I was watching the movie Gravity yesterday and I was kinda in awe of how parallel the story of the main character related to situations I had gone through.
A little over a year ago I had a family member experience a life altering stroke. It's taken a Toye Adedipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02254682549353293913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232534850986447442.post-2224837440752479012014-07-15T09:56:00.000-07:002014-07-17T14:29:17.484-07:00Out of Your Comfort Zone
It's somewhat of a challenge for me to pull off the color red because I feel like some of the hues are a bit too close to my skin tone and cause me to stray away from wearing the color. Lately however, I've really been into the idea of a red suit and wanted to give it a shot but was a little nervous of how it might look.
Leave it to Alfred to take me out of my comfort zoneToye Adedipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02254682549353293913noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232534850986447442.post-30659467067687188322014-06-23T09:29:00.001-07:002014-06-23T09:42:52.817-07:00Moving Past Fear
Last night I wrote a update on my Facebook that simply said "Stop being afraid to fail." I usually get affirming responses from Facebook friends but one stuck out to me a little more than others. The response from a friend replied something to the effect of, "I'm scared tho".
Fear, Its a funny thing because I can totally relate to that statement. Up until recentlyToye Adedipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02254682549353293913noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232534850986447442.post-22012105178237269912014-06-17T09:34:00.000-07:002014-06-17T09:53:29.105-07:00Your Breakthrough Awaits
One thing I can truly say is that my family taught me how to land on my feet. We all go through things but the one thing I can count on is how to learning quickly from what appears to be a utter breakdown and turning it into a breakthrough.
Through my social networks and through blogging I think I've come to realize you guys are the same way. The truth is, there Toye Adedipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02254682549353293913noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232534850986447442.post-11031415284832933022014-06-11T10:44:00.002-07:002014-06-11T10:52:44.840-07:00The Urban Cowboy
Very few people know that Lenny Kravitz, Jimmy Hendricks, and Slash from Aero Smith are all certified step-dads in my head. I've said it before that I'm a "t-shirt and jeans" kinda guy but for me the rocker t-shirt and jeans look is my ultimate "go-to"!
However, since I am making an effort to dress up a little more, I decided not to go to supper Toye Adedipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02254682549353293913noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232534850986447442.post-14636936780648764642014-05-06T11:37:00.002-07:002014-05-12T00:40:35.070-07:00Vulnerable 101 (updated)
When I first arrived to LA, as you read in my previous post, things were not going as I planned and I needed an outlet to express myself. It's funny because right after I hit, what felt like rock bottom, I began to find ways to gain my momentum back and being vulnerable was my first stop. It's funny because we've been taught to believe that being vulnerable is a sign of Toye Adedipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02254682549353293913noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232534850986447442.post-28962583526676790892014-04-23T09:29:00.001-07:002014-05-12T00:41:59.538-07:00Keep It Simple
I have to admit I was kinda iffy about this look. Only because there was nothing really over the top about it. Don't get me wrong, the shirt is actually kinda amazing because its a tuxedo collared shirt combo and it fits me really well.
You know when I first ventured out to LA, I really set out to make a big splash.. I wanted to go beyond what Atlanta was offering me and Toye Adedipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02254682549353293913noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232534850986447442.post-48457410821017018192014-04-18T10:27:00.000-07:002014-04-18T10:27:06.522-07:00Creative Discipline
It's a new day and one of the things I really like about my career is the freedom to dress however I want. I know that there are plenty of jobs out there that don't require a traditional suit and tie but how many of them really encourage us to express ourselves through style?
It's funny because every time I do an outfit post, I do my best to step outside the box and challenge Toye Adedipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02254682549353293913noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232534850986447442.post-21543458103318548292014-04-16T09:15:00.005-07:002014-04-16T09:29:37.204-07:00Growing Up!
Sidenote: I LOVE this hat! It's like my little staple and it makes me feel distinguished when I have it on (even when I'm being mischievous) lol.
Yup! I'ma grown man' and I really do believe that there is a evolution to style as well. As a kid I grew up watching my Mother and Father's personal take on fashion and remember how compelling it was. My mother has always Toye Adedipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02254682549353293913noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232534850986447442.post-2444286257690459712014-04-15T10:00:00.003-07:002014-04-15T10:00:54.241-07:00Who Shot Ya
(Don't judge me)
What's up everyone! So I probably haven't explained why I'm taking so many shot's of myself lately. Yes, I'm a stylist and taking photo's is another way to express my creativity through visuals but the main reason I wanted to continue taking photo's is because I have a little fear that I needed to expose.
If you follow me on Facebook it's no surprise to you Toye Adedipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02254682549353293913noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232534850986447442.post-46206850491751658252014-04-07T08:44:00.000-07:002014-04-07T08:44:01.663-07:00Look Up!
A little over a year ago I was broke! Mentally, spiritually, and financially. I had made the decision to become bi-costal from Atlanta to Los Angeles and hadn't really booked any major jobs or gigs. I felt like I was going down the drain slowly and couldn't find a life boat to save me.
One thing that most people don't know about freelance Stylist is that we get jobs as we Toye Adedipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02254682549353293913noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232534850986447442.post-84345138046626641032014-04-03T10:30:00.006-07:002014-04-03T10:59:23.897-07:00Half Way Point
I know its a strong word but I hate dressing up I am a true California boy at the heart! I love t-shirts and jeans. As a stylist, it just makes my job so much easier to go to showrooms and fittings comfortable. But lately I've made more of a concious effort to put a little bit more grown man swag into my presentation. On todays look I'm wearing a collared shirt and a Toye Adedipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02254682549353293913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232534850986447442.post-64314071655578179972014-04-01T09:17:00.003-07:002014-04-03T11:08:36.339-07:00Toye in Paris
Towards the later part of last year and beginning of the new year, I decided to go to Europe on vacation. It was a last minute decision and believe it or not, I went by myself and meet a few friends in Paris for New Years eve.. This was a big trip for me physically and mentally but aside from that there is no doubt that Paris is a romantic city and has a ton of historical Art, Toye Adedipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02254682549353293913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232534850986447442.post-19642769927271952752014-03-30T15:56:00.003-07:002014-03-31T00:58:04.783-07:00DWP at Sundance Film Festival
I have to admit, serving as a the Lead Costume Designer for DWP "Dear White People" had its challenges and plenty of rewards as well. Most of the challenges included learning how different the film industry is from the editorial and Celebrity styling world along with the learning curve of working with Film and Continuity. I have Learned soooo much and am excited at what my new found Toye Adedipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02254682549353293913noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232534850986447442.post-43453035801334252342014-03-27T12:13:00.000-07:002014-03-31T00:58:35.432-07:00Columbus Short Styled by Toye
One of the best parts of my job is being able to see and help people live out their dreams through styling. Columbus Short is no exception to that rule and has also become a client that I've recently had the pleasure of adding onto my roster.
Unless you've been sleeping under a rock you've probably had the chance to hear about or at least see the hit TV show Scandal Toye Adedipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02254682549353293913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232534850986447442.post-30770766452586096512014-03-24T13:26:00.000-07:002014-03-24T13:26:13.895-07:00All About Comfort
I love this look on me. I'm such a t-shirt and jeans guy but I like how all the casual looks have been added to the mix to create a put together look. My Cardigan feels like a supper comfortable sweater that I've had for years and my trouser are drop crotched (for my long legs) and makes it feel like I'm wearing just another pair of my casual jeans.. Don't judge me but if I'mToye Adedipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02254682549353293913noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232534850986447442.post-2501949576336386232014-03-21T11:26:00.000-07:002014-03-21T11:26:44.675-07:00Toye the BoFro
Bofro: African American Bohemian..
If you keep up with me on instagram you know that I completed my first major film project as the key costumer for a movie called Dear White People. Durring the production of the Film Justin Simien (The Producer) of the film, coined the phrase BoFro for his lead characters and assigned me the roll of bringing his vision to life. We talked overToye Adedipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02254682549353293913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232534850986447442.post-80069748201377625222014-03-20T14:22:00.000-07:002014-03-20T14:22:00.299-07:00Blast From the Past
I love the idea of going back in time and seeing the fashion.. I guess thats why some of my favorite movies as a kid were Back to the Future, Dick Tracy, A league of Their Own and Little Shop of Horror. I guess I just liked the way people in the 1950's to early 60's took their time to put details into the way they dressed. I think you even see it in way I Toye Adedipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02254682549353293913noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-232534850986447442.post-43415899555707828632014-03-19T22:56:00.001-07:002014-03-19T22:56:59.515-07:00Dear White People Styled by/ Costume Design by Toye Adedipe
So over the summer I decided to kick a** and do my first major film project!! I had the extreme pleasure of working on a major motion film called D.W.P. also known as "Dear White People". This was a major task for me because I had gotten a call at the last minute to style the film and fly to Minneapolis Minnesota. Not only did I style the film but I served as the Key CostumeToye Adedipehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02254682549353293913noreply@blogger.com4