iliki the stylist : August 2013

This show marked my first DAY time event, and now that I've seen these photos, it's going to be hard to revert back to night venues The sun was shining and Body Coral was in full effect!!! I've known owner and designer, Gina Abou Sayf since we were fourth graders at St. Patrick Elementary School in Honolulu, Hawaii. We are partnering on a new project (stay tuned!!) so I thought what better way to kick off our creative endeavor than collaborate for a fashion show featuring her newest line of bikinis at BARE pool!

For this event, I really wanted every woman there to be able to see themselves in at least one look. No matter what your personal style, Body Coral has a way of making any woman feel super sexy and chic. I incorporated all the summer's hottest trends and tried to show how diverse the line can be.

Super special thanks to my amazing hair and makeup team Brianne Stephens (Makeup by Bri) and Melissa Ferreira (www.ferreiramakeupandhair.com) Also thank you to Josh Lang and the Light Group for the hospitality and continued support to let me imagine these events into reality. Thank you SO much to Ben Garcia and Thomas Gensinger for photographing the entire event!! Thanks to Gina for teaming up and being there, the models, and everyone who came out to enjoy the show!

BTS!

The first half of the show was really inspired by young, trendy, fresh style. Playful and chic these looks are for girls that just want to have fun!

Fun and fierce!
Model Alexandria Finley, Envy Models
Top: www.bodycoral.com
Sunnies: Nordstrom, Fashion Show mall

Skater girl chic
Model Kat Calma, Platinum Agency
Top: www.shopdsr.com
bottoms: www.bodycoral.com
Jewelry: Rousch Avenue Apparel
Sunnies: Nordstrom, Fashion Show Mall

Casual cool!
Model Mia Fregau, Best Agency
Bikini: www.bodycoral.com
necklace: www.charmingcharlie.com
headphones, fanny pack Stylists own

Island swag!
Model Sara Gayoso, Best Agency
Bikini: www.bodycoral.com
Jewelry: Anna & Ava
Sunnies:, purse: XTC Boutique, Town Square Las Vegas
Shoe: VANS
Wrap: Charming Charlie, Town Square, Las Vegas
Handmade pineapple headpiece

Tropical Beauty!
Autumn Faherty, Envy Models
Top: www.bodycoral.com
Jewelry: Charming Charlie

Boho chic!
Model Lucy Cronkite, Envy Models
Bikini: www.bodycoral.com
Wrap: Nordstrom, Fashion Show Las Vegas
headpiece, assistants own

If part I was young and fun, Part II of the show I wanted to show a more refined, mature, sexy take on the line. These looks are for the grown and sexy as they say!!

Top: www.bodycoral.com
Bottom: Forever 21
Platform: Rachel Zoe
Handbag: Charming Charlie, Town Square, Las Vegas
Cuff/necklace: Kenneth Cole

Top: H&M
Bag: Charming Charlie
Cuffs: XTC Boutique, Town Square, Las Vegas
Shoe: DVF

Bikini: www.bodycoral.com
Skirt: www.shopdsr.com
Jewelry: Charming Charlie
Headwrap/scarf: Nordstrom, Fashion Show, Las Vegas

Bikini: www.bodycoral.com
Turban: Urban Outfitters
Cuff: XTC Boutique, Town Square, Las Vegas
Rings: www.shopdsr.com

Top: Knyew, Las Vegas
Suit: www.americanapparel.com
Clutch, sunnies: XTC Boutique Town Square, Las Vegas
Cuff: Charming Charlie
Earring chain, spike ring: www.shopdsr.com
heel: DVF

Bikini: www.bodycoral.com
Flag Scarf: Urban Outfitters
Top: Nordstrom, Fashion Show, Las Vegas
Shoes/sunnies: models own
Jewelry: Charming Charlie

Congrats Gina!!

with my amazing team!

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celebrating with my amaze assistant, Daeanne.

xoxo , iliki

Took a hiatus from the blog-- and now I'm back: new website, new logo, yes!!

It seems like forever ago since this show, but none the less this show was one of our FAV's and I HAVE to share all the amazingness--

Muse came to me when I decided I wanted to change up the typical "runway" style of my shows, and most fashion shows, and create a more lengthy and entertaining show that catered to the venue. I decided I wanted models in all four corners of the room and I decided having an artist (that I styled, of course), doing live art renditions of my looks would be the cherry on the cake! I needed a theme that had four parts, and with the teams help, MUSE, based on the four elements, was born.

FIRE

Mia, our fire, was inspired by fierce red beauty. I wanted her to look statuesque, strong and wild! Peplum blouse and slack, H&M Form Shops, Las Vegas, platform, Rachel Zoe. Custom headpiece made by the amazing Makeup by Bri!

WATER

Lucy was the perfect wave. This look was really inspired by my depiction of water as a gentle gorgeous flowing being. Super ethereal and chic-- Hair and makeup guru Melissa dreamed up a boat in her hair, and the rest is history.

Dress by Top Shop (Las Vegas collection), Jewelry available at Scoop NYC, Forum Shops. Custom made ship headpiece.

EARTH

Only someone as fierce as Elissa could pull off the strength and agility I imagined the element of Earth to be. And antlers just seemed to be the natural prop for this look.

Skirt, blouse, fur jacket and necklace H&M, Forum Shops Las Vegas

AIR

One of the most fierce elements, I wanted air to own it, like a boss that can't be held down. This outfit screamed sexy and strong, and I love it. Blouse, skirt, jacket and jewelry- Scoop NYC, Forum Shops. Bootie, H&M Form Shops.

Last but CERTAINLY not least, the muse, Sara, our artist. Handmade train I recycled from a bridal gown, painted by Sara. Leggings, American Apparel

My hair and makeup team, Brianne Stephens, Melissa Ferreira, and Andrea Killingsworth hit it out of the PARK with this show. These looks wouldn't have come alive without their incredible visions. I felt like I just complimented what they brought to the table. So blessed to be able to share my dreams with them and all of you who enjoy our work and come out to see it. What an incredible night! Thanks to all my models, and to the Light Group for your continued support!