Have You Heard the Rumors?

One of the things I love about Richmond are the nooks and crannies it has to offer. So many places to shop and eat that I truly believe that no two stores have the same thing. Monday I went to Rumors Boutique, a local store within walks of the VCU campus owned and operated by Casey Longyear, a VCU graduate.


I’ve heard of the store many times and even walked past it on my way to class, but had never been in until this Monday. Most of the items were very low-priced which is always a good thing for a college student. The most expensive item was $15. Not only do they sell really unique clothing, but they also buy from students. Definitely plan on shopping there more often!

Here are some pictures of what I bought as well as what the store looked like:

Safe to say that Rumors has it...

Rumors Boutique can be found at 404 N. Harrison Street, Richmond, VA

For more information, visit http://rumorsrva.com/ or  contact Casey Longyear at Casey.Longyear@gmail.com

Story by FBYA Journalist Intern, Cheryl Johnson, a student at Virginia Commonwealth University

Found in the Pollak Building...

For the past week, I have been sick and also lost my voice so I couldn't conduct any interviews. After speaking to a few people about my opportunity to write for FBYA and where I could get stories, someone mentioned I could sit in the Pollak Building. The Pollak Building is where Fashion, Interior and Graphic Design students work on their assignments and create their art. While I was there I found a few inspiring and breathtaking photos. I wish I could have stayed longer, but I had a class coming up. There will definitely be more updates, sitting in the Pollak Building was a nice little getaway.

Story by FBYA Journalist Intern, Cheryl Johnson, a student at Virginia Commonwealth University

Talk Shop With Melanie Gayle Shopping Party

Join Us and Industry Creative PR for "Talk Shop" With Proprietor Melanie Gayle

WHEN: Tuesday, November, 17th, 2009, 6P to 8P

WHERE: 6818 Snider Plaza, Dallas, TX (Shopping center across from SMU)

WHY: Get your holiday fete LBD. Receive 20% off your purchases! Or feel free to make a donation to FBYA!

BREAKING NEWS...THE SECRET GARDEN MADE THE CUT...

YES! YES! YES!

"The Secret Garden" will be in print in next month's issue of Envy Magazine

Thanks to Envy Magazine and once again Our Crew for seeing the vision and being committed to making it a reality!

ENVY MAGAZINE

Interns Need Apply...

We are moving into our new office in the heart of Dallas, December 1st and we  NEED INTERNS!

This is what we are looking for...

FBYA "News Anchor" Intern-To Attend Events and Interview Attendees and Private Artists Interviews

Photographer Intern-To Photograph Sponsored Events

Web Editor/Journalist Intern-To write weekly blog post and maintain blog roll

PR/Marketing Intern- To write press releases for events and contribute to social media initiatives

ALSO OUR PR FIRM IS SEEKING INTERNS FOR THE FOLLOWING:

Web Editor/Journalist Intern-To write weekly blog post and maintain blog roll

PR/Marketing Intern- To write press releases for events and contribute to social media initiatives

REQUIREMENTS:

Must be a college freshman, sophomore or junior

Must be currently pursuing a degree in either; mass communications, journalism, business administration, marketing or related field.

Must be outgoing, responsible, reliable, organized, professional, punctual and have a love for fashion and the arts!

EMAIL A LETTER OF INTEREST AND RESUME TO:

FASHIONBENEFITINGYOUTHARTISTS@GMAIL.COM

Acknowledgements... "The Secret Garden"

Well, I, CJ Johnson, Founder and Executive Director of, Fashion Benefiting Youth Artists, is writing this acknowledgement. Simply because I am so pleased to have had such an amazing crew and support from local retailers and business owners. On sunday, October 25, our crew set out to create "The Secret Garden." We took over 800 shoots and it proved to be much more laborious to narrow it down to 20! Our Fashion Editor Intern, Haley, did an awesome job and worked til the midnight hour, to select her top shots. This shoot went from a mere idea, to pitching it to local retailers (thanks to those that saw our vision and believed in it), to a model casting call to a styling session with the chosen models, to THE BIG DAY, to post production. We learned so very much, but are already mapping out our next shoot, so stay tuned...

And oh...can also be viewed on our flickr account directly at:

FBYA Secret Garden Shoot

Just click the photo album to the right of the page and then select "Detail" to see editorial credits

THE CREW...

Haley Geithens, Fashion Editor Intern 

Mar Childress, Make-Up Artist

Anikka Ray, Shoot Director

Shelby Hall, Production Manager

THE PHOTOGRAPHER...

Amy Gillis / Amy Gillis Photography!

THE MODELS...

Katrina Richardson, DMG Models

Breanna Collins, DMG Models

Lauren Manley, Seeking Representation

THE RETAILERS...
Parkerhawn Vintage / parkerhawn.com 
Unique Samples / uniquesamples.com

Tara To The T
Mei Mei's Fashionette / meimeisfashionette.com

Krimson and Klover

Onli Boutique

SPECIAL THANKS TO...

Pam Scrima, you are my inspiration and gave us great guidance!

DMG MODELS 

The Parents! Who took their daughters to castings, fittings, and spent their Sunday with us!

FBYA Interns Present "The Secret Garden"