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Yao tells the story of a relationship, broken down by the inability to incorporate and accept the significant others love language. Watch as a relationship o...

Yao tells the story of a relationship, broken down by the inability to incorporate and accept the significant others love language. Watch as a relationship once drenched in love, laughter and compassion dwindles down to unfamiliarity all around.

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Directed by : @locallyunkwn & @fswaver 

Assistant Director : @abstraccnative 

 Female Lead : @AutumnAshley4u 

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Curator Creative Director : @fswaver | Futuristic YAO

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“Q & A with KiRa”

I went to a high school with a student population of over 3,000. A student body made up of all races, ethnicities and cultures. My senior class had over 900 graduates ( would have been about a 100 more, but not everyone makes it across the stage ). One of the quotes I can recall the most from my teachers was “Once you all graduate, you will encounter less than 7% of your surrounding peers in ‘The Real World’. My social circle at that time was heavily populated so I couldn’t for a second think that what many of my teachers were saying would hold true.

How wrong I was.

Life moves on…..with or without you.

And it doesn’t wait for the reunion.

Since the end of high school, I’ve had friends of course go on with their:

• academic careers, • travel the world, • some ventured directly into entertainment careers, • parenthood • self-made moguls & • those that stayed local and gained independence and • those that just stayed at home.

I was a combination of a few of the above listed transitional states post high school. A stay-at-home, junior college, multiple job working hybrid.

Others like my friend pictured above KiRa Henderson, left the area and went to school and pursued passions that she kept hidden for most of high school. I have not seen KiRa since we walked across the stage in 2004 but we reconnected via social media ( of course ).

When I 'caught up’ with her I noticed she was deeply immersed in variations of the fashion world. Mainly as a stylist and a blogger. I started following her more vigorously and became more and more intrigued with her stylish eye. I’m always find it compelling when individuals I grew up with are out in the world building their own identity, their own brand. I see talented, beautiful people everyday in LA and in most cases I see certain friends I grew up with in these creative independent people…..

But not everyone leaves the nest. Everyone isn’t as inclined to break away. Shiiiiiet, I wasn’t for awhile, but I’m glad I made the change. Had the courage to change.

I’ve been wanting to do a Q & A for awhile now and KiRa obliged my request to be interviewed. So please, read and enjoy!

THE INTERVIEW

CM. Where are you from?

KH. I am from Takoma Park,Maryland

CM. When did you first notice you were intrigued by fashion ?

KH. I was always intrigued by fashion in high school I just never expressed it and I always read Seventeen magazine and loved the editorials.

CM. Where do you live currently?

KH. I currently live in Maryland

CM. What is your next desired destination for travel?

KH. Paris or Japan

CM. Why these two places ?

KH. Paris because I traveled there as a child and I would to experience it as a adult I think I would appreciate the culture more. Japan because the fashion there is so unique and fun and I think it would inspire me in so many ways.

CM. What is your favorite article of clothing and why?

KH. Currently a bomber jacket because it is versatile and it comes in many different colors and prints.

CM. Can you recall one of the first people you ever styled?

KH. Yes it was during a photoshoot for a designer, those were the first pictures in my portfolio.

CM. What was the shooting for? and how did the request for you to style transpire?

KH. The shoot was for the designers look book for the upcoming collection. And the request transpired because I emailed numerous designers in the area offering my styling services and she replied and we went from there.

CM. At what moment did you know you wanted to be a stylist?

KH. When I was enrolled at the University of the District of Columbia studying fashion merchandising and I was learning about all the different aspects of fashion and one day it just hit me while reading a magazine and looking at the editorials.

CM. Where do you typically find your inspiration to put certain looks together?

KH. Outdoors, different colors , architecture and different trends.

CM. Does the race of a model create any challenges/limitations for you as a stylist?

KH. No I think all races look great in a variety of things especially color

CM. What is your favorite color? [ Does that favorite change with the season ? ]

KH. School bus yellow is my favorite color and no it doesn’t change, some seasons I may be drawn to a certain color for example I have been drawn to the color pink lately.

CM. What has been your biggest challenge so far as a stylist?

KH. Finding styling jobs and figuring out my next step and getting myself out there more as a blogger.

CM. What are your current (3) favorite songs? [ Songs that are being played on your iPod/mobile device ]

KH. Anything Bryson Tiller Beyonce Formation and Kanye West Father Stretch my My Hands 1&2

CM. Are you a believer in the theory that music and fashion work hand-in-hand?

KH. Yes I am definitely a believer in that theory, the music played on the runways during fashion week is a perfect example of how one inspires the other

CM. Do you design any of your own clothes/accessories?

KH. I have in the past, sometimes I will do a quick DIY project to make something that I want.

CM. What is your favorite brand/style from the 90’s?

KH. I have a few lol choker necklaces, overalls, jelly shoes, bandanas, mom jeans and all of these are still current today!

CM. I noticed that you spell your first name a particular way. Why is that? What is the purpose?

KH. Ra is the sun god in Egyptian so it means the sun or light

KiRa’s FIT

Hat :: Asos.com Shoes :: Adidas Stan Smith Jeans :: H&M Girlfriend Jeans Vest :: Longline Vest Forever 21 Pullover :: Old Navy

You can find more information about KiRa via her blog at www.KiRaHenderson.com and find her on Instagram @hendersonkira

Photo Source | co-worker of KiRa

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"Dreaming Beyond Your Imagination" "To tap dance is to be powerful. Tap has given me self esteem and confidence. It has taught me the value of persistence and hard work and how to be eloquently spontaneous". This is a direct quote from my good friend Maud Arnold who has been tap dancing her whole life. The elation I feel when I watch childhood friends being abundantly successful with their craft is indescribable. That might be a hard to understand for some but for those who can relate know what joy I am referring to. Being able to establish and sustain long-lasting relationships is easier said than done. Pictured here is my friend Maud Arnold. We've been homies since the 7th grade. Although we went to different high schools and colleges we remained friends through the conduit which is social media. And at various functions around the city in our young adult-hood, we'd see each other and greet one another with an abundance of love. Maud, ever since I can remember has been tap dancing as if she was the daughter of the late great Gregory Hines. She was literally the ONLY person during my adolescence who I knew personally who tapped. Up until that point from my point-of-view it felt like tap was a lost art form. Slowly depleting in relevance and popularity. That couldn't be more further from the truth if I were to ask Maud her opinion on the state of tap dance. She developed a love for the dance through her older sister Chloé whom she watched growing up dance her heart out for various auditions around the DC metropolitan area. The two sisters managed to build a brand inspired by their love of tap that helped climax the awareness of the craft thoughout the U.S. and even more around the world. Helping to educate and inspire dancers you and old all over the globe. One of their projects, DC Tap Fest which has been running seven years strong has catapulted many careers of some of the hottest up and coming tap stars which includes Tony, Emmy & Grammy awardees. More recently they've produced a feature-length documentary called Tap World, an inside look at the variety of kids, adults and elderly folk who have been inspired to tap in a variety of different techniques all over the world. Whenever Maud sees me it's love. She always wears the hugest smile when she sees me and always greets me with a warm hug. Chloe and Maud have stayed true to their roots and remain humble with all of their continued success. It is an honor to call them both friends and witness their persistent climb up their hill of adversity towards success. MAUD OUTFIT Jumpsuit | H&M Shoes | Jessica Simpson Necklace | Tiffany & Co. Photo Source | ClothesM1ndeD

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“Pickin’ Up Where We Left Off”

There are seldom times when I’ve been reintroduced to a person and been heavily intrigued by them.

I met this young lady, Tiara Monet about a year ago at an open mic function in Lemiert Park, CA. Even when I met her back then she had a charismatic, vibrant energy that I just wanted to constantly gravitate towards.

I reconnected with T for the first time in over a year the other night when a mutual friend swung through my house for a quick chill session.

Even though Tiara initially couldn’t recollect where her and I had initially met, we picked up right where we left off. As she immediately engaged in a conversation about my overall view and inspirations in relation to fashion and style.

I was more intrigued by her attire. She was wearing a denim ensemble consisting of a large denim vintage jacket she said she stole from her cousin because the two are constantly back and forth with the exchange of garments. Her hat and scarf, pieces she happened to dig out the back of her closet while looking for the recently purchased heels she is pictured wearing.

I then proceeded to ask her, what the inspiration was to arrange such an outfit. Tiara told me earlier that day she was in her kitchen, cleaning up. While listening to Billie Holiday when she suddenly felt the nostalgia being portrayed through the track. And dreamt a picture of a certain blue’s club scene in her mind and what these people had on.

I could tell that she had immersed herself in the music and really let her mind wander to the pulse of the music.

It is well known that music and fashion go hand-in-hand as one compliments the other. Although fashion derives from a variety of diverse influences. I would have to say music is the largest conduit for ideas to flow throughout ones imagination.

TIARA OUTFIT

Hat | H&M Shirt | Gift Pants | Fashion Nova Jacket | Best Friends Vintage Shoes | Go Jane Necklace | bought from jeweler at art show Purse | Go Jane /p>

Photo Source | ClothesM1ndeD

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