Style It Up

Hey everyone! It’s your college reporter Michelle Leonardo and I’m excited to share with you the great night I had at Northeastern's 3rd Annual Unity Fashion Show “Individually Unique, Unified as One.” The night started off pretty interesting, I have never journeyed down to the NU campus before so I was basically going in blind. After wandering around for a good half hour and multiple students giving me different directions to the ballroom, I finally arrived to the show.

Walking into the intimate ballroom you felt as if you were at a real fashion show. Vitamin Water Zero, who sponsored the show, as well as adorable gift bag’s lined all of the seats. As people started to fill the ballroom, we decided to head backstage to see if we could catch some designers or models for a quick interview before the show started. We had the opportunity to interview a few of the designers before show time and it was amazing to hear all of their different stories of how they came to be designers. It truly is inspiring to be around that many ambitious people who are so talented and creative.

After a quick tour of backstage where all of the models were rushing to finish getting dressed, it was time to take our seats so the show could begin. The first designer was T*Racy Designs, she sent the models down the runway in her unique “body jewelry.” It wasn’t your typical necklace and earrings, T*Racy told me she uses her architect back round to see the human body as a landscape and she creates pieces that fit the entire body. I absolutely loved her concept; I have never seen jewelry like that.

Next up was vintage styles of Sweet Society, whose founder Akia Ramsey established her aesthetic by rummaging through her grandmothers closet for timeless pieces. They featured outfits you would typically see in teen vogue, vintage rompers and girly dresses. My favorite piece from their collection was a beige full-length romper with blue-stripped belt (similar to what I wore to Boston U’s show.) Newcomer, Ortega Designz dressed her models in her gorgeous jewelry! I am completely obsessed with one of her necklaces, it was hot pink with a big cream and pink flower, it was stunning! I loved her use of different colors and shapes, her pieces could easily be converted from day to night looks and who doesn’t love that.

Dri by Adrianna, who we met once before with another designer at the Boston University show, was flying solo tonight to showcase her own line. I really liked her sexy dresses. They were a lot of fun and I could definitely see myself wearing one out on the weekend. Heaven Styles by Nathan Garvin were everyday style that is suitable for everyone, I liked that could be worn day or night. Deviant Art by Vivien Chen was a line of different shaped handbags. From little basket type bags to large beach bags, they were all really fun and unique. Finally was the Unity Fashion Shows creator Jennifer Chen with her line Expressions, her style is very feminine and chic. I really like her black short lace dress; I’m still wondering where I can get it!

Not only did I have a great time watching all the different designers creations, but I also had the opportunity to walk in a modeling competition and even made it to the top 5!! I had a really amazing time at the 3rd annual fashion show and I hope you guys enjoy the footage we have for you..

Until next time, stay fabulous!

Xo Michelle