interview_andrew cash

I caught up with my RA of my building, [Andrew Cash] and we chatted a bit about his ventures in the fashion industry. Read along with us.

[dressed] So I see your new to the blogging game. What made you want to jump in and join the craze?
Well "Charlottedaydream" was actually started on a whim. I was in the Library between classes and I decided to start a blog. That is why you can never anticipate what I am going to post about. Usually I don't plan it out, it just happens when I get the urge. Consider it as a small window into my mind.

Your in school for both Sociology and Religion, what do you want to do with those majors?
Sociology is my main focus. Religion is just a credit filler that I think is interesting. In some way or another Religion affects us. Whether we actively participate in, or actively avoid Religion. As for Sociology, I plan on going to Grad school for it, and see what come about afterwards.

For fall/winter 2009 if you were only given $100 what is one thing that you would get if you had the money?
I would spend it on a pair of Chukkas. They are a great example of how an item can be dressed up or down based on the context of how you wear it. Plus, Who doesn't like a new pair of shoes.

I don't believe in labeling styles, but if you had to name your look, how would you do so? I also know that some people styles are limited based on their income. If you had to ability, what style would you like to incorporate as your own? I have a tendency to gravitate towards the more preppy side of fashion. Most of my favorite stores can get pricey (J. Crew, Banana Rep.), But if money was not an issue I could completely dress out of these stores.

I always break this one fashion rule: Some consider it outdated but, You will see me and my all white Converses all year round.

[dressed] is all about the fashion and style, but what is one song that you have on your iPod that you are rocking out to? John Mayer is my favorite artist and his new album just dropped, so that will most likely dominate my iPod time for at least the next week.

Christian-Nathaniel Phillips

[dressed] line_stevie boi clothing and accesories

        

[yutsu shades]

So I got up with a hot clothing and accessory designer based out of Washington, DC. His psudeonym and name of the clothing line; Stevie Boi.

[dressed] - Wow, so let me just say this, your line of sunglasses and accessories are so hot and yet unique at the same time! Your clothes and accessories give me a avant -garde feeling which I love that is brought to the masses. How did you find this niche of consumer to market to? 
SB - Thanks so much! I didn’t really research a market or anything, to promote to, I just put most of the work out their for people’s to view and buy.

From what I see your pieces look very cohesive, your ideas all come from you, or do you have a team of designers behind you? 
They all are very original and come from just the limited items I have or something I dreamt of.

My absolute favorite thing from www.stevieboi.com is the SB Fringe necklace! I totally need three of those! Tell the readers what are some of your favorite pieces and what people on the street could see you wearing? 
Well, the Shades are definitely the most popular thing on stevieboi.com, aswell as the clothes. Mostly all of the pieces are very edgy and come straight off the runway type feel to them. I definitely see some peeps rocking the strong shoulder padded jackets etc.

Every growing business has goals and dreams to make themselves strive. What are some of the project that you have on your plate coming up for Stevie Boi?
I have many celebs behind my shades aswell as a strong desire to strive. I'm not looking to make money. I'm looking to make a product and household name. SB

Christian N. Phillips

Spotlight: Tastee cosmetics

Tell me why [dressed] readers and all of Charlotte need Tastee Cosmetics in there makeup bags or kept desks or bookbags? Jami–> It truly is a GREAT brand! It’s good for you and good to you, meaning that not only is made with healthy ingredients but, it makes your lips soft & delicious everytime. We all love products that work!

Now that you have launched your new business venture of your organic and all natural lip balms and lipglosses, what is next for Tastee that you see fit for in the future? OMG! I see alot… of course I’d like to expand our product line offering a variety of colors in balms, glosses, lip tints, etc. Just be a guru of lip products. When you hear Tastee Cosmetics you think wow awesome lip stuff!

I know you say that your niche is doing makeup because you get empowered by bringing out women’s natural beauty, but with Tastee Cosmetics now launched, do you still currently work professionally as a makeup artist? If so, when Tastee grows and becomes national, will Tastee be the main focus of interest? They are clients of mine that I will always do makeup for… of course as Tastee grows I won’t be in the studio as much. I’ll just have to pray for a good balance and hope I don’t pull my hair out…

I’m really excited about Tastee and the big things that are sure to come out of it. I love the fact that you donate 10% of you made purchases to Cancer Research. More small businesses need to follow in your footsteps. But what would you like to say to other small business working the corporate ladder who are discouraged by the economy, family issues, self-doubt? Keep at it! Some days I ask my family am I nuts for starting a business right now, but you don’t know until you try. (I know that’s cliche) but true. I don’t wanna be 60 years old wondering “what if” Can’t win the race if you don’t show up!?