THE FASHION GUY WITH THE VINTAGE EYE presents The 64th COGIC Women's Convention!

Fashion Review

Of Official Night

The 64th COGIC Women's International Convention and Crusade

            Many of this week have watched the 64th Church Of God In Christ International Women's Convention and Crusade via live stream, which was held in Kentucky "Kentuckiana". The Church Of God In Christ also known as "COGIC" is the largest Pentecostal denomination and the fifth largest Christian denomination in the USA; predominately made of African-Americans and founded by the Great Bishop Charles Harrison Mason in the late 1800s and established in the early 1900s. COGIC is known for the powerful preaching, purposeful praise breaks, oblation outreach, and FASHION FASHION FASHION! From St. John Knits (as we say in NY "Johns") to Shellie Mcdwowell hats, to Manolo Blahnik pumps, the 64th women's convention brought just that. My focus was on Official Night, when the convention center turns into a sea of black with Swarkvoski Crystals everywhere. We can start with COGICs beloved Sainted Mother and General Supervisor Willie Mae Rivers. Mother river usually keeps it very simple and classy, just like a great woman her age and in her position should. Mother Rivers is known for her many simplistic knits and she arrived last night in a beautiful black St.John knit. It was Stoned around the color and in the buttons, with her "legendary" black hat which was stoned on the crown. Mother Rivers definitely blessed the women's convention during her final remarks when the glory from God fell in the place; Mother Rivers danced (a little), spoke in tongues, and quickened under the power of the Holy Ghost! 

        Also the beloved First Lady of the Church Of God In Christ, Lady Mae Blake looked absolutely beautiful during this gathering of Great woman from all over the world. We all know Lady Blake to give us beautiful bouquet floral arrangements and she didn't disappoint last night. She stepped out in a elegant multi colored floral stoned out head band and a beautiful long caped sleeved shirt dress and skirt. She adorned her ensemble with an oversized colorful broach that complimented and brought the whole ensemble together. A funny moment of official night during presentations; Lady Blake was given a beautiful bouquet of 24 karat gold dipped flowers! It was so beautiful and luxurious she didn't want to give it to her "adjutant sister" or the women that presented it to her to put it in the box and prepare to ship it to LA (lol). I love to see people who seem to be unreachable become real and funny. 

            I would be remiss if I didn't mention everyone's favorite Supervisor in the Grand Ole Church Of God In Christ, Mother Sandra Lorraine Taylor! She is such a sweet woman whom is full of wisdom and knowledge. I've known her and adopted her as a mother since I was a young boy, pursuing my education in a school she was a teacher at in Brooklyn, NY. Mother Taylor has always been a dresser; known for her many Shellie McDowell hats! She looked absolutely beautiful every night this week from her White, to pink, to blue and black, to red and black, to a vibrant lime green, and to her beautiful ensemble of black and white last night. The youth and young adults of the church do not just flock to her because she is a "DRESSER" but because of her sweet spirit and always willing to lend a listening ear and a seasoned opinion. Last night she wore a beautiful Lily and Taylor black and white silky twill dress that is belled right above the wrist, from their spring 2014 line. She adorned her dress with beautiful long strands of pearls which are always in order; and topped it off with an original Leonard Clarke black and white hat with cascading stoned flowers in the front and an oversized hat pin in the back. I really just love Supervisor Sandra L Taylor (Momma T as I affectionately call her). 

      There was definitely a trend last night that I saw all over the platform and out in the audience as the cameras panned around the convention center; and that was BOWS!!!!! There were BOWS on suits, BOWS as broaches, BOWS on purses, BOWS on shoes (wonderful Kate Spade "Latrice"pumps, and last but not least BOWS on hats and as fascinators. There was one that stood out to me and that was the piece of none other than Mother Dianne Bogan (second supervisor of the Great Lakes First Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of Michigan). She is such a powerful woman, it was awesome to see her carry such a dainty piece. It looked as if it was make from mesh and trimmed in velvet. She wore it with a beautiful black and gold suit and looked very stately sitting on the platform right behind Mother Rivers.

       My favorite look of the night came from First Lady Pearl Hill, the wife of Bishop Michael Hill who is the Jurisdictional Prelate of Great Lakes First of Michigan. She looked absolutely stunning and very simple in a dress that was either bought from a boutique or custom made for her. It was layered and laid in ruffles made out of either silk wool or a beautiful taffeta. She wore it will a pill box hat with a large bow on the side made out of satin which made it look simple and elegant. No stones, no crystals, no hat pins, no double platform pumps, just a simple chic dress and a beautiful vintage inspired hat. Lady Hill you definitely get the award for Best Look Of The Night in my book!!!!

     Now we all know who viewed the live stream, who have been to coventions of this great church, who have been to conventions of our own organizations, realize that BLACK is an official color chosen by the heads of our church. It's not bible it's just what is chosen where everyone can be on one accord and in respect to the leader of the church. Now I love me some Karen Clark Sheard, whom has been elevated to General Board Members Wife. I have loved Karen Clark Sheard from "higher Ground" with Ron Winans and Friends to her present material. I love all of her diverse looks that sets her apart from all other Bishops Wives and really all other woman. Her voice is powerful and her anointing tops that; but on last night as the camera went around the platform and I'm looking for certain people such as Mother Louise Patterson, Evangelist Frances Kelly, and others the camera stops on Lady Karen Clark Sheard and I realized she had on every single color in my 6 year olds nephew crayon box except black. Grant it she looked absolutely wonderful and amazing. She is Karen Clark Sheard and not only do we love her voice but we do love her sense of style. All I will do is quote a status I saw on FB concerning her look from last night "Karen Clark Sheard looks great but she is completely out of order".

Remember you can have on a 3500.00 St John Knit, an 800.00 Shellie McDowell hat, a crystal bag, and Dior pumps, but if you don't have the confidence in yourself you will look like everyone else.

The Fashion Guy With The Vintage Eye

  

THE FASHION GUY WITH THE VINTAGE EYE

VINTAGE HUNTING

An Estate Sale....

       "Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles with warm woolen mittens, brown paper packages tied up with strings, THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS"!!!!!! I felt just like Julie Andrews in the Sound Of Music, as I entered into this beautiful 1960s Atlanta mansion for an estate sale of a lifetime. A friend of mine contacted me Friday afternoon about an estate sale he thought I would be interested in, AND HE WAS RIGHT!!!!! As I turned onto the charming street of Oriole Dr, fascinated by the beautiful strong boned mansions from the 1960s and 1970s, I began to get goosebumps all up and down my arms. When it comes to estate sales and especially thrift stores I always bring a bottle of hand sanitizer and a soft cloth measuring tape; my two trusty sidekicks. Unlike going into a mall or department store where I try to have an idea if what I am looking for, I love to get lost in the world of an ESTATE SALE; especially when I know that I am heading into a world of Vintage clothing, artifacts, jewels, and more. As I walk down the long steep drive way to the front door, I smell "old money" and I began to wish I brought my check book. I walk up the stairs to this huge iron door and it opens, I become as a kid in a candy store. I feel as if I have been transported back into the time of when suits where swagg and fitted skirts to or pass the knee were considered EVERYTHING. The estate sale happened because an elderly wealthy woman passed away and everything in her home was for sale. Linens, furniture, jewelry, pots and pans, expensive china, and yes of course CLOTHES. As I walk in, there is a living room taken straight out of a magazine from the 1960s. I can sense there were many cocktail parties once held in the home; men in their fine tailored suits with a glass of brandy and women in their beautiful cocktail dresses and diamonds to match their bank accounts. As I walk through the living room there is a huge rack of FUR COATS, PERSIAN LAMB COATS, FUR TRIMMED PERSIAN LAMB COATS, MINK STOLES with matching hats, beautiful leather gloves, and of course more FUR COATS. I spot one with my vintage eye; my first thought was to grab it and hide it so another shopper wouldn't grab it but THAT'S NOT NICE (lol). So I kept walking through the living room into the dinning room where there are sets of amazing fine Old Abbey china layed out on an amazing table and in beautiful pre war china cabinets. I proceed to walk into the kitchen which was really outdated but that didn't matter, I was looking for clothes and not looking to buy the house. I walk into one of the 4 bedrooms and GOD FROM GLORY met me in there. Three closest full of gowns, dresses, cocktail attire, suits, and hats ranging from the 1950s through the 1980s all for ME!!!!!! I began to step over boxes full of shoes and undergarments that I had no interest in, almost breaking my neck to get to these closets. I make it through the devils playground and made it to GLORY. I started to pull amazing pieces out, ranging in different sizes and designers. I began to think of fashionable people that I know of who would appreciate these one of a kind items and day dream of them in it. CHIFFON and CHARMEUSE, HERRINGBONE and HOUNDSTOOTH, PADUASOY and PASHMINA, SATIN and SHARKSKIN again "These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things"! I found beautiful in tack Jack McConnell hats, a Chanel pearl necklace, St.John Knits, and absolutely beautiful beautiful (did I say beautiful) vintage clothing. I was truly in heaven but it set in that I came with a certain amount of money, and what I had piled in my arms and sitting on the beautiful embroidered chaise lounge was more than what I had in my Salvatore Ferragamo wallet, ironcially I purchased that at an estate sale in New York. A rule in estate sale shopping or shopping outside of a department store is "THE ART OF NEGOTIATION". I have learned going from estate sale to estate sale it can be pretty hectic and chaotic at times. Clothes every where, some tagged with prices, others just tagged with blank spaces. People every where trying to get the best price on other items in the home, pressing the one of two people who are encharge of the sale. So you should take advantage of that chaotic moment and go for it; the seller was tired and over worked and looked frazzled. I told her I want all of these pieces for this price and I walked out a HAPPY MAN! I hastened to my car put the Vintage items in the trunk and walked back in the house. Now it was time for me to make myself known as a vintage connoisseur and how they could actually "help me, help them, help me, help them". I mentioned I collect vintage clothing for clients of mine who are also admirers of the 50s, 60s, and 70s way of life when it comes to fashion. Let's just say the Estate Sale ends today but I will be allowed to pull from it Monday morning for little to nothing coming out of my pockets!!!!! Just remember a few tools/rules for estate, thrift, and vintage store shopping; hand sanitizer, a soft cloth measuring tape, the art of negotiation, and a great TAILOR who will be your friend until the very end. If you are interested in any of these items and more please contact me via email thevintageguy87@gmail.com. 

"Fashion changes but style endures"

Coco Chanel

THE FASHION GUY WITH THE VINTAGE EYE presents...

  MR.SAX ULTD 

"The Gallant Man"

         We all know Mr.Sax for his creative genius when it comes to designing custom and beautiful hats for woman all over this country and abroad; but much to our surprise on the 15th of this month Mr.Sax presented his brand new men's collection titled "THE GALLANT MAN"! I knew I had to interview this 34 year old Newark,NJ designer who is also a Business Management major with a concentration in Retail Merchandising.

          We started the interview with I believe the most important question; Who is the Gallant Man? Mr.Sax replied that the Gallant Man is one who is brave and bold in his style which comes from the characteristics he poses (assume a particular attitude or position) within. When I asked who or what inspired this new line of men's hats he stated "Myself". Mr.Sax wanted to design a line of men's hats that not only he could enjoy being that he always wears hats himself, but that other fashionable men would like as well. Mr.Sax says "honestly, it was harder for me to design this line than my women's collection". During our interview I asked Mr. Sax to take us through the process, from the idea to finished product of this line. Mr.Sax says that planning was the biggest part of this line; everyone sees and buys the hats but in order for his business to run properly he cannot just make anything and put it out there. He mentions marketing demographics and financial budgeting come into play when presenting a line. This is why Mr.Sax says he is big on education more so because if you're going to run a SUCCESSFUL business you need to educate yourself with the tools on how to do it. Mr.Sax says to complete a full collection from creating samples, photo shoots, graphic designing, and a layout it can take 3-4 months minimum. Usually we can see some of the best dressed woman in the country such as Lady Keri Crutchfield and Lady Lakesha Corbitt on his website as the faces of Mr.Sax Ultd. This time the two distinguished men behind the Gallant Man collection is none other than Philadelphian Sir Douglass Stowe-Repass (CEO of Elements of Distinction Enterprises) and New Jersey native Sir Oren R Smith! In the middle of our interview before getting to the Man behind Mr. Sax Ultd I asked; What does Gallant mean to you Mr.Sax? He responded with 5 words, BRAVE, UNAFRAID, FEARLESS, BOLD, ATTENTIVE, and CHIVALROUS. 

            I asked Mr.Sax, who inspired you? He mentioned to me that his parents, his Pastor (Supt Anthony W Gilyard) and divine connections. He also simply said "shoot, the wind could blow a certain way and I can feel something). Knowing Mr.Sax personally I'm sure there was a chuckle let out during that comment (LOL). When I asked this creative genius, would you consider yourself to be a Milliner or a Designer? He says a milliner is one who designs hats, he considers himself to be a designer because it allows him to go beyond the realm of hats. Hence the name of his brand Ultd (unlimited); Which takes us into what Mr.Sax has in store for us in the future. Mr.Sax will be celebrating 10 years of business in 2015 and he says "words cannot express how grateful I am that God has allowed me to reach this place". Mr.Sax says his customers and admirers can continue to expect designs of distinction and maybe more than just hats in the future. Being that Mr.Sax creations are pieces I have never seen anywhere else or duplicated to the perfection where as he does it, I asked him; What Milliners/Designers do you look up to and who inspired you to start designing?  He says the legendary Jack McConnell, Her Grace Gabriel Bonheur Chanel (Coco Chanel), The Incomparable Shellie McDowell, The Whimsical Creations of Carlos Lewis (founder and designer of Carlos Of NY) and the protege of Jim and Jack McConnell none other than George Zamau'l. Mr.Sax says "although I have not met all of these designers, each one of them are unique in their aesthetic and to me their designs tell a story". When asked, what does style and fashion mean and how do they differ to you? Mr.Sax so eloquently said "style is a sense of being, one can have style and not be fashionable. Fashion pertains more to creating popular trends and (styles)". Getting to know the person behind Mr.Sax the brand I asked; What would people be surprised to know about you? He says that he enjoys helping others build their businesses (which I can attest too). He mentions this is something he also illustrates at his home church (Bethlehem Judah Christian Fellowship). Being that Mr.Sax is known all over the country and abroad for his creativity I wanted to know if he ever imagined all of his success. He simply said "if it's God's will then I am all for it as long as He is pleased". At the end of our interview I asked Mr.Sax; What advice do you have for an aspiring designer? He gave me three bullets, Love what you do, be a legitimate business, and TO THY OWN SELF BE TRUE. 

Contact info for Mr. Sax Ultd 

www.saxultd.com

Mr.Sax@SaxUltd.com

973-922-0606  

THE FASHION GUY WITH THE VINTAGE EYE presents Lady Porshia Claiborn Jackson (The Pentecostal Princess)

THE FASHION GUY WITH THE VINTAGE EYE

The Pentecostal Princess

Lady Porshia Claiborn Jackson

                I am sure many of us were shocked when a pictured surfaced of Lady Porshia Claiborn Jackson getting married to Elder J.L. Jackson of Roanoke,Virginia a few weeks ago, but we were also overcome with a warm heart to know that someone found love. Lady Porshia is well known for her amazing Shellie McDowell hats, St.John Knits, 64 inch layered Chanel necklaces, Swarkvoski Crystal Christian Louboutins, Crystal Bags, Givenchy stockings, the finest material lap scarves, and a sweet spirit with a warm smile. I have always been intrigued with this 28 year old fashion icon in her own right, Lady Porshia when it comes to fashion in church. The years she was apart of The Grand Olé COGIC she has simply changed the mind sets of the youth and young adults look on fashion; along with the help of a few other Fashionable Saints in the Church Of God In Christ. When her wedding pictures surfaced on my timeline I immediately contacted her to get all the details of her absolutely beautiful wedding; SO HERE WE GO!!! Lady Porshia's amazing wedding dress was made my Israeli bridal designer Berta. Berta is known for her avant-garde designs, luxurious fabrics,and handmade beading and lace. Which obviously would be a perfect match for Lady Porshia, being she embodies off of these when it comes to her wardrobe. Lady Porshia said she tried on two dresses in a local bridal boutique in Minneapolis but once she saw this dress online, she knew this was the ONE! Looking through her wedding pictures that were given to the public, her dress reminded me of Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge wedding dresses. The lace and chiffon throughout the dress brought a very simple but classic look to her dress, which is what Lady Porshia wanted. Their reception was held in the banquet hall of her father in law's (Bishop Delmar L Jackson) church, where it was a private and intimate classic evening of elegance. We must not forget her daughter Lexi who is always as fashionable as her mother and father Sir Verlon Lofton. Lexi's dress was actually from Macys but of course her mother being the fashionable person she is embellished the dress with a simple petticoat that gave the dress a full look, a crystal flower waistband, huge white ruffle socks with silver piping from The Puddle Collection (a well known source of shopping for fashionable children). She also had a crystal headband from the upscale speciality department store Von Maur along with a pair of vintage earrings given to Lexi from her grandmother. Accompanying Lady Porshia Bertabridal backless lace and chiffon dress, she a Swarkvoski crystal waistband, a Swarovski crystal headband from Von Maur, vintage Swarkvoski crystal earrings, silver shimmer Givenchy stocking (of course), and a gorgeous pair of Badgley Mischka peep toe shoes. During out interview I brought up hats to Lady Porshia and all the wonderful regelia pertaining to fashionable women in Christendom, she stated "Fashion was something I definitely had to grow into". Lady Porshia also stated "I hated hats, I never wore makeup, but I was taught and I am still learning". Lady Porshia tells me that she now loves fashion and all things girly and sparkly. At the end of our interview I asked Lady Porshia Claiborn Jackson; What are your thoughts on your love the second time around? She so graciously said "Married life is wonderful when it's to the GOD ORDAINED person". She says "My husband and I developed a prayer life together, whereas we had one separately but together in oneness. Lady Porshia mentioned to me this was indeed a God move; to her she says it feels wonderful to be loved correctly. Lady Porshia says she has never smiled so much a day in her life; she closed our interview with this statement "God knew just what I needed when I needed it most". 

"New beginnings are sometimes disguised as painful endings"

Lady Porshia Jackson

"THE FASHION GUY WITH THE VINTAGE EYE" presents Sundays Recap!

Sundays Recap

Lady Keri Crutchfield

       This is the second Sunday Recap blog I have posted on looks I consider amazing on the previous Sunday of when this blog is launched. I am so thrilled to have the participation of someone I highly look up to as another fashion blogger, fashionista, stylist, and fashion icon in her own right. She has truly changed the game for woman and men when it comes to presenting yourself not just on Sundays but everyday as a Christian when it comes to fashion. I was pleased that Lady Keri was willing and open to be apart of my blog "Sundays Recap"! This Washington, DC native is a wife of the extremely Dapper Gentleman Sir Michael Crutchfield and the mother of a beautiful baby boy Chancellor. Not only is she a wonderful "DRESSER", but he spirit exudes class, elegance, and just a nice person. If you follow Lady Keri on social media sites, she always gives fashionable advice through photography, and if you are fashionably challenged in one area or another I would admonish you to check her Facebook, Instagram, and her Blog out. You can count on Lady Keri to search the websites, Vintage shops, Thrift stores, and many other outlets to bring us fashion at great prices. Many of her inspirational messages has opened doors for her with a clothing line of fashionable T Shirts by the names of "Don't Compromise Your Convictions" in a Chanel logo, and Holy Chic! If you would like more information on Lady Keri Crutchfield check her website out at www.AdornedDC.com, email at keri@AdornedDC, or on Instagram @adorneddc. Hopefully I will have much more to present to you (blog readers) when she is featured as a "TRENDSETTER" in a near future blog. Here is her look from this past Sunday; Happy Mothers Day to all!

Her Look:

Dress- Vintage 60's Pink Lace Wiggle Dress

Hat- Gold Lace iridescent Jack McConnell mushroom style beret

Shoes- Enzo Angiolini "Eamerryann" gold glitter peep toe pumps

Necklace- Chanel pink/gold pearl necklace

Earrings- forever21 rhinestone encrusted

Purse- forever21 pink and gold studded handbag 

Lapscarf- gold with white lace

Flower- Oversized peach flower from HM

Makeup- Chanel, MAC, Estée Lauder, Mary K, and Sally Hansen nail polish

"She is well DRESSED, well TRAVELED, and well READ"

"THE FASHION GUY WITH THE VINTAGE EYE" presents The Vintage Vault!

WELCOME TO THE VINTAGE VAULT!

"I'll be doing this for the rest of my life"

Pastor Kevin Bond

As I drive up and down i20, around 285, and through 75/85, I am always looking for spots, sales, shops, stores, and boutiques that I feel with feed my need for Vintage wear. I am always going to estate sales and garage sales hosted by preferably older people; they may still carry different pieces from their "heydays" of the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Driving through Stone Moutain Village here in Georgia on my way to get my haircut, I have always noticed this little spot with a sign bigger than its door advertising VINTAGE CLOTHING. By the looks of it I thought I would just find junk in there being that I always see a lot of dirt on the ground, clothes hanging on a fishing line outside, and toys all over the front of this store. I've passed it numerous times saying to myself I would stop in and see what they have to offer, knowing that the best treasures are found in places like this. I finally found the time to go in and comb through the racks, boxes, and piles of clothing. I found the perfect FIT for my client and found a few pieces for another client and spent only 10.00 on one suit that looked a million bucks when the look was finally put together. Although this particular spot won't be my go to for my Vintage fix, it was definitely worth the stop. I wouldn't suggest a "virgin" to the world of vintage to shop in a place like this but to other vintage connoisseurs this is what it's all about. Going through all of the wreckage to find that one absolutely stunning piece that you just have to have! Knowing how to differentiate between what is a good and usable vintage piece and what is just old is a necessity when Vintage and Thrift shopping. Everything from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and especially the 80s isn't considered  fashionable today. A good structured piece that you might have seen different icons from those eras wear such as First Lady Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis or Actress Lucille Desiree Ball Arnaz Morton or even the Beatles can give you an indication on what is fashionable today. Even following such people on Instagram like stylist, fashion blogger, and fashion icon in her own right Lady Keri Crutchfield (@adorneddc) or myself (@THEE_VINTAGE_GUY) to find what is in style when it comes to this way of living. Two important features when it comes to Vintage buying and shopping; sizing and tailoring. Sizing has dramatically changed from the 1950s to now. They went by measurements and not exactly by a 4, 6, 8, or size 10; so it would be wise to download a sizing chart on your phone so you can add the measurements and find out what size you are really buying. A tailor will be your best friend when it comes to Vintage wear. Because of the wear from the years on these pieces there may be some damage or maybe even an odor, or possbily you need to add a piece of fabric to the look to make it pop or fit better. Build a relationship with your tailor or maybe even a local designer to help you with your look. Depending on the brand of the garment, if you find a good Chanel or Yves Saint Laurent dress for 20, 30, or even 40 dollars I feel it is on to spend double that on alterations; this could be a piece that will make you stick out in the crowds and noticed for something you have that everyone wants but can't get. I would never spend 7dollars on a dress to pay 100 dollars on alterations. I can save that money and put it towards a St.John Knit for my mother or someone dear to me. 

Client:

Here we have this 29 year old financial consultant by trade and well known stylist by passion who is a true vintage connoisseur! As a freelance stylist it can be a difficult task to convince a possible client (everyone is a possible client) to hire you as a stylist especially when your craft specializes in Vintage wear. It was an honor and a privilege to be asked to style another wardrobe stylist by the name of Sir Brent Brown...

His Look

Vintage Suit- Label Less

Shoes- JoGhost

Shirt- Calvin Klein

Vintage Porfolio Bag- Dolce and Gabanna 

Lapel Flower- His own

"THE FASHION GUY WITH THE VINTAGE EYE" presents House Of ilona (Clergy Collection)

Camelle Daley 

Founder of "Houe Of Ilona" Clergy Collection

(Camelle Daley in center with two models)

WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, and WHY??? These are all the questions that plagued my mind when I found out of a fashionable clergy collection for woman. Does the name Camelle Daley ring a bell to you? Well that name answers my WHO; this London College of Fashion graduate is a British designer out of Milton Keynes, UK and has created a collection that I believe is phenomenal and will change the face of fashion for Christian woman and maybe even men here in the USA. Designer Camelle Ilona Daley, founder of "House Of ilona" has designed a line called "The Clergy Collection". This line features different fashionable woman's clothing with a clergy collar attached. On her website you will be able to find peplums, sheath dresses, shift, shirt dress, bell sleeves, and other forms of woman's attire with a clergy collar. Fashion Designer Camelle Daley said she was presented with this challenge after a friend came to her who was recently ordained asking for a flattering and fashionable clergy dress. This was after that friend was turned off by the unflattering clergy shirts that's universally used for clergymen. I'm sure in the Christian community I am apart of either will adapt to this absolutely fashionable look of clergy wear or will shun it likes it's the omen. I believe if you have the right motives when it comes to ministry and your life is lined up with the word of God ( as the old saints say "I got it like the bible says"), then what is wrong with being fashionable in the pulpit. Camelle Daley said to a local media outlet in the UK that she added this dress to her website and began receving orders from all over the world within a few days. Camelle Daley clergy designs are aimed at helping women are ordained into the ministry, retain their femininity but exude the spiritual authority in which they walk in. If you are interested in ordering any of these looks I definitely urge you to check her out on her website at www.houseofilona.com, (Pinterest) /houseofilona, (Twitter) @camelledaley, (Facebook) /houseofilona. Her prices are pretty reasonable now but I forecast as more orders come in the likelihood of her prices to stay the same isn't practical. I definitely will introduce my Pastor to the "House Of ilona" being that she is a female member of the clergy and compell her to order a piece or two or three LOL.

"I love to design and this is my way of giving back to the woman in ministry who have affected my life so greatly"

Camelle Ilona Daley 

"THE FASHION GUY WITH THE VINTAGE EYE" presents Sundays Recap!

Sundays Recap

Lady Lakesha Corbitt

The wife of Mr.Royal Garments also known as Shelvin Corbitt is a "force to be reckoned with"! Not only is she one of the amazing voices of JJ Hairston and Youthful Praise, not only is she one of the baddest female organist, but she is also the mother of the adorable Destiny Corbitt. Lady Corbitt's elegance, style, and class separates her from any other; this makes her style one of the best of my generation. Her voice alone is in a category of awesomeness by itself; you add a 6 inch pump, ST.John Knit, with a wide brim hat and you will have our Sundays Recap, Lady Lakesha Corbitt!

Her Look:

Hat- Mr.Sax

Handbag- Vintage

White Peplum Top and Skirt- Custom Made

Shoes- by High Heels