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oh so fresh styles - the O watch

The O'Clock watch is a silicon timepiece that is produced in Italy. It comes in 3 sizes (small, medium & large) so it comfortably fits virtually anyone and it's water resistant so feel free to jump in the shower with it!

It's a personal preference whether you want to wear it fitted like a standard watch or loose like a bracelet. The sizes measure as follows:

Small - 3"
Medium - 3.5"
Large - 3.9"

@ only $36 a pop you can get fresh for the low! check out the site here

good news --- progress

the Mark miami domain has been purchased by my friend and fellow artist Alicia Hugh... look out for the openning of markmiami.com... and future events such as art shows, designer trunk shows/ sales, purple sunday, parties, etc. as we strive to Mark Miami on the map!

photoshoot for our summer 09 collection

Wednesday shot some pics for the new designs that will be available on the site in a few days. Came out great. who would of known that miami's wynwood and design districts would have so many good shooting locations. Here are a few pics and i wanna thanks Jodi for being an awesome model. Check the site @ www.blackheartcouture.com

Purple Sunday is back this sunday!!!

Back and better then ever... purple Sunday makes it's return, this time at the Redland Koi Gardens and ponds. Some of the artists/designers there will be: myself, blackheart couture, artnwater.com, raehugh designs, I&i clothing, and more!

A Mark Miami event

Miami based artists and designers are coming together to present their second event. Purple Sunday is a creative market place that showcases work from talented local artists and designers. The event places vendors & patrons in a beautiful, friendly & relaxed atmosphere to purchase an array of unique lifestyle goods. The event began as a way for artists to showcase their work amongst peers and has evolved into a one stop shop for exclusive items. Enjoy the luxuries of light gourmet entrees and beverages with live music. No admission, free entry.

Cash and Credit Cards accepted

Dissizit! does it proper!

Dissizit! does the right thing with one of their latest T-shirt offerings!
Dissizit! Everlast & Martyr Inc. combine forces to bring you the Hear No Evil Tee made from 100% cotton and features a print of a middle eastern girl rockin a LV headdress and listening to Everlast's new album on her ipod on the chest, and a Dissizit! logo label on the hem.

Now thats sexy!!!

Funkshion Miami Fashion Week

Funkshion - Fashion Week Miami Beach celebrated its 11th season with the most impressive line-ups in their history. The state of the art fashion tents where built INSIDE the Botanical Garden in Miami Beach. The venue featured three unique venues with a large court yard for sponsor activations in the center of it all. FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach opened on October 1st at both the Botanical Gardens HARPERS BAZAAR show (8pm) and with BEJEWELED BY SUSAN FIXEL at Setai Hotel.

The shows I had a chance to attend were the Argyle Culture runway show by Russell Simmons, The Keva show by Keva J, and the Cookie runway show by Cookie magazine. All three shows were good with a notable appearance by Keva J who made an exceptionally strong showing, especially for a new comer. She is an up and comer originally from South Florida who is making a name for herself designing woman's wear.

Argyle collection features a classic yet timeless American styled line updated with a bright and contemporary color palette. As expected there were many famous faces in attendance such as: Gabrielle Union, Kevin Lyles, Mr. Simmons (himself), Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, & Ryan Seacrest of American Idol fame, even rapper turn DJ; D Nice.

Here r a few pics from the Argyle show & afterparty:

Gabrielle Union with Navarrow Wright (ceo of globalgrind.com)

Gabrielle Union with Russell Simmons

Navarrow Wright (ceo of globalgrind.com)

Miami Nate with Designer Keva J

Ryan Seacrest & Randy Jackson (w some fans)

Rapper/ DJ D Nice

Info about Keva: http://www.itskaotic.com/
info on Argyle culture: http://www.phatfarm.com/argyle.php
info on cookie: http://www.cookiemag.com/