Emerald cup

Another year another great time to link with friends and enjoy what we have in common NorCal as an event yearly call their the emerald cup which is most all bayarea and Emerald triangle participate in this hightimes like event two to three days of green edibles music and more I will attend today Saturday and plan on recording this rare wonderful moments of this event stay turned 

Afropunk

Face paint at the Carlos  daughter booth 

Love the fashion at Afropunk 

Enjoyed all the rock bands 

Afropunk2016

Had a great day one at afropunk 2016 meet these two lovely twins coco and breezy the eyewear designers. They were mad Kool and meeting their vibes were awesome. Seen so many ig faces Facebook friends and tons of bayareans, I enjoyed everything,different people all the fashion and music food and yes 420 friendly event,I was to tired to go to afropunk after dark after vein at the event since 1pm it was time to go soak my feet  lol.

Afropunk fest 2016

Fabulous Kente cloth pillows

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Fabulous ethnic fabric pillows

Tons and endless things u can make with these fabrics from #Ghana I just made a few pillows. To order fabric email SwaggCreator@gmail.com or to order items made by BAPZ @

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Swaggcreator Magic

Should I make these earrings or keychains? I can't decide

SwaggCreator International

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Urban Tymes bridges the gab between the African and African American thru art, fashion, literature, music, business and culture

Swaggcreator Beaded Creations

Exclusive swaggcreator waist beads & beaded bodychain collection handcrafted with #seedbeads#crystals#polished#precious stones#design#copper beads and other unique styles.

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Only making a few so limited time only 

Will also will be takein

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Freshype raw swaggcreator footage from soulye Sundays

Organization 101

Organization 

By Lynell Aldafari 

Just like spring cleaning there is fall/winter cleaning where you organize your wardrobe of putting away your summer outfits are outfits that you can't Coordinate with your warmer garments yet still leaving out a cute club dress are two a bathing suit just in case u venture somewhere warm . if you don't already live somewhere warm where in this case this doesn't apply to you but u can still organize your wardrobe 

Organizing your wardrobe isn't a hard task pick a weekend and take control,here are steps to help.Some may not apply to you yet use the ones that are best for u.

Step one take everything out of your closet including shoes boxes literally everything and set them in front of you so can  see everything from their sort through the items and make 2/3 piles one for items you were most the second for donating clothes the third summer garments and then winter garments. Now from the plie of clothes that you were most  pick out your summer garments and pack them away in a garment bag back in the back of your closet including shoes, in that same pile sort through and pick out your warmer garments like long sleeves and heavy clothing. In this pile feel free to leave out a few summer garments that you feel you can incorporate into your fall winter wardrobe. 

Now organize your leftover garments by rearranging them for example pants skirts tops sweaters and now items that should be hung folded are put away in drawers also it's good to have the proper hangers example skirt hanger blouse hanger etc. Some like to color code their wardrobe for example everything that is black in one section everything is purple altogether everything that is read it all together. Note Sturdy canvas garment bags work better than plastic bags also don't forget your dry cleaning items and when receiving dry cleaning to remove the wire hangers and place your garments on the proper hanger. Organization wardrobing tips are simply have proper hangers proper garment bags and containers for loose items that can't be folded or hung up like ties scars belts hats. Undergarments should be stored away as well as socks,these steps n tips while organizing your Wardrobe and you can't go wrong. Clean organize and ready to go with no delays getting dress quick.

Soulye Sundays and SwaggCreator

Behind the sences 

Swaggcreator @ soulye in Oakland ca

Oakland ca fashion event

Swaggcreator

SwaggCreator

SwaggCreator  started as a vision in my head long before I knew I wanted to be a fashion designer. I started off as a fashion model in  different areas and fashion from spokes modeling for RJ Reynolds to  Valdo footwear working with AMG model management out of Atlanta and Glow models management based in Northern California to name a few from my journey that got me here. Ive worked in different areas of fashion with different designers and many different personalities doing so I found my niche for designing and styling. I've always had a keen eye for detail with a passion for design. So things came flowing naturally creative mojo Early on. I started Styling  my male or female cousins that were rappers later several collaborations with IFN and HITTZ records also styling photoshoots for artist like Jazmine Rose she was been seen on Bet as well as personal styling for clients like Nokey from CTE or Walter Maxfeild jones. All clients are different and with my clients they may want or need something unique in which I offer a variety of different services from creative direction, fashion styling,wardrobing,personal styling,customizing,contour construction,urban reconstruction as well as collaborating with another designer for a project. At times fashion shows and fashion  project could be chaotic and overwhelming but it is beautiful chaos, that wonderful feeling watchin my creations come to live is like no other.  I stay tru to my creations meaning I understand everyone may not get swaggcreator which is fine but swaggcreator is here for those who are here for beautiful ambitious powerful ztatements(B.A.P.Z.).

I've had some collaborations with Thesis lifestyle brand designer base in Fayetteville North Carolina Bobo Kawam  from Ghana based in Oakland California, i've also had my share of experiences in fashion shows just to name a few like the 2012 New Year's eve fashion show at the RBC Center in Raleigh North Carolina it was epic,or North Carolina fashion week which was always a fun experience aswell as presented at a allwhite party during  New York fashionweek,Models Against Domestic Violence Charity fashionshow at the dream Center and many others threw out the east coast. Through my fashion journey I have worked with so many talented individuals such as Alva Page fashion runway coach, Duna Antonio Jones photographer and  entertainment firm,Aaliyah Qaadir ,As of right now I am currently writing a fashion column for Swank fashion magazine where I share fashion tips and information on fashion, finished another collection and ready to showcase,featured on a few online radio shows for interviews.  I find myself creating projects in my head I must bring to life most creative  people  have this issue waking up with visions. I was honored to be awarded wardrobe stylist of the year for 2014 from the Cape fear regional fashion award show I was beyond excited and thrilled all my hard work hadn't   gone Un notice.

Was up next for me I have a few projects in the works, constructing new garments for a new collection and bringing together an exclusive online boutique.   

Swaggcreator is a Unique Lifestyle Brand for fashion forward women &men. 

Swaggcreator offers a fresh,sexy,edgy, futuristic sophisticated

Fashion Apparel-Wardrobing-FashionStyling-Urban Reconstruction -Custom Designs-and Handmade Accessories.

SwaggCreator's Motto is B.A.P.Z.

Beautiful.Ambitions.Powerful. Ztatement.

A SwaggCreator Is a Trendsetting,GoalDigging , jettsetting

Individual.

Lynell Aldafari aka MiZZBAPZ

Combines her passion & education of fashion with her worldly travels, life and experience in many  areas of fashion like print,spokes modeling/ runway ,tradshow,  Vjett, fashion editor &wardrober,music videos,and local commercials mainly in  Mizzbapz is original from Northern California. MiZZBAPZ  has always had an keen eye for details and great sense of effortless new wavy style, SwaggCreator swanky street elegance.

Coming soon new SwaggCreator garments

New fabric for new creations. Be sure to check back an see the garments il make with these beautiful prints-BAPZ

Tune in tonite http://BlogTalkRadio.com/Quarantine_Radio

Tune in tonite to hear my story and get to know BAPZ more call and ask me questions see you nine on eastern time get the link http://BlogTalkRadio.com/Quarantine_Radio

BAPZ Bizzness

Visual knockouts swaggcreator shoot

Tips on the perfect sunglasses

         Shady bizzness

         SwaggCreator  

                 Lynell"MizzBapz"Aldafari 


A male's guide to fit and find the perfect pair of sunglasses.

Shades were introduced to America in 1929 by San foster, since than eyewear has evolved into a fashion accessory.  Sunglasses have style of their own it's in the DNA, In the 1930's people began sport shades simple for style. In the 50's sunglasses became apart of a beach fashion scene now shades are a everyday accessory both for men and women.

The core of eyeglass styles are the eyeglasses frames. Classic styles like 
Aviator Shades- Designed by RayBan in 1936 for U.S. Military. Their designed to have oversized,teardrop lenses, an a metal frame that are sturdy which gives a masculine appearance.
Wayfarers - RayBan Designed, persistent fashion icon, most popular in the 80's classic since the 50's and makeing a major come back as today.
  Wraparound Shades- designed with a black wrap,adds subtle sophistication,sleek-as-can-be-frames.
 Armani Exchange Classic Shades - simple and modest.
 Rimless Shades - Fashionable since the early 20th century made with no frame around the lenses.
  Semi-Rimless Shades - design to cover half the lenses.
 Horn-Rimmed Shades - reference to the fact that the rim is traditionally made from horn or Shell, with no nose pads make a statement profile.
  Brow Bar Shades - design after the Aviator but with a double bridge above the nose bridge.


Modern Fashionable styles of shades are all rooted from a classic frame style. Here are a SwaggCreator picked the;
  Columbia Bridge is a Athletic take on the aforementioned Wayfarers with gold accent in the arms.  Ermenegildo Zegna designs are a Italian take of the Aviator shades but designed from metal arms and a plastic rim.
Tom Ford- has designed warm color molds too solid taupe lenses and or with gold accents on his frames.One of my favs to see a guy in are the Gucci Bamboo shades their style are Aviators with a Bamboo brow bridge and gradient lenses looks really boss, one for the more daring fellas from Designer Raen Squire has a Retro version of the classic cat frames but for guys, Oakley New Design Frogskin shades are street designed and trusted technology. Last but all time favorite by many the newly designed Ray Ban Round shades these shades are designed with yes of course round lenses but with crystal green lenses in gold or sliver metal. My fav are Cazals design shades try come n many styles and know for their unique accents line gold or color and trim,strips, aswell as crystal.

Shades can be made from variety of materials like Monel;composite of nickel,copper,and iron or other metals,frames made from these materials are durable and easy to adjust but very pricey think of them as an investment piece if your looking for something light & durable but less expensive opt for Titanium,Stainless Steel,and Aliminum materials which are stylish N sleek.
Plastic only if it's  very durable and chunky otherwise don't waste your money. Nylon modes are high performance material primarily for sports shades.
Now an investment well worth every Penny ultra lightweight titanium derived alloy,won't break can last forever is Flexon just don't lose them. Picking the right material are apart of finding the perfect pair of shades along with knowing Ur face : if you have a round or oval face go for square or rectanglular shades, square face wear rounded or oval shaped shades. Nose: if you have a wide nose opt for rimless shades and never plastic materials, long nose opt for a straight,horizontal design and plastic with a low bridge,small lil button nose go for metal frames shades with high bridges. Most important factor of all when finding the perfect pair of shades are your Eyes: stay u have Close-Set eyes you could wear smaller shades which will make your eyes look centered in lenses,opposite say u have Wide-Set Eyes select a pair if lager rimless shades thus will help conceal the space between your eyes.

The Lifespan on your frames are up to you  here are some Maintenance tips that could make them last longer by use in both hands to remove your frames instead of one you'll prevent the shades from stressing the nose bridge,gettin loose,and later sliding off. Another is never clean it lenses with paper towel and it is ok to use lens cleaner when really dirty or smuged also purchasing a  eyeglass kit for tighten one could visit a local eyewear store for fittings and this is how u find n maintain your perfect shades.