Stephanie Nnamani

Steffanie Nnamani better known as Teff, simple name but she's far from simple. When you see her, you SEE her. Her attire, presence, and appeal will stop you in the street. Her style is bold, not loud in your face trying to get attention bold, it's more of the confidence halo she has on every outfit, she literally makes people want to stop and take a picture. Her site Dank && Dapper is amazing, you can spend hours on it, and even though she's just building her portfolio, her photography is on point.

"I'm basically a walking contradiction, but WHO isn't? Student of Psychology. Aspiring fashion designer,stylist and photographer. Fan of the arts. I'm not perfect. I have made mistakes but I have no regrets. I'm flawed. 'My flaws are perfection ... I am flawed to perfection' -Me. Complex simplicity sums up my life." - Teff

What do you do?

Blogger. I wanna say photographer but I'm yet to earn that title. Just a chick with a camera and passion.

What's your hobbies?

Photography, blogging, a stylist to myself. I hope to be one to others some day. I wanna do it all.

Describe your fashion style.
Some have called me a hipster. I'm yet to define my style. I usually dress according to my mood.

Any favorite colors and patterns?

Lol, a serious myriad of colors and patterns in this world. How dare I limit myself to just a few.

Who are your role models/icons?

My dad. Yeah that's it, my dad.

Can you compare your style to anyone?

I've been compared to Janelle Monae, Rihanna and Teyana Taylor. People say I'm a mix of all 3.

What's the favorite thing in your closet?

Aw man. Umm my big fluffy mustard hat and about 10 more items.

34D Personal Question: Tell us three things about you people wouldn't guess off the back.

1.I'm African.

2.That I was born IN Africa,

3. That I'm down to earth. (they ASSume I'm stuck up).

TEFFOGRAPHY

OH! She caught the founder of 34D, Dea Pierre

"Dea Pierre X Union Square"

The Notorious Jaz

What caught our attention first about about Jazmin is her site "Short Girl Tall Heels". Upon reviewing it her cut and sew skills and taste for exotic patterns had us. Luckily we were able to get a quick interview with her, but trust us, you will be seeing her featured on 34Dbrand.com alot more in the near future.

"My name is Jazmin but everyone calls me Jaz. I'm 20 years old Northern born, Southern raised. I'm a single a mother who has alot going for herself. While in school full time and working on a clothing line in the process (Haute Thrillz)-- which I have realized is way more work and time than a couple of months lol."

What do you do?
I'm the founder of my own clothing line called Haute Thrillz. I'm also thinking about another side fashion project with vintage clothing; I have yet to decide on the name of that project, but I will be sure to let you all know.

What's your hobbies?
I design clothing as well as style on the side of being a college student.


What do you design and style?
I design clothes and I have designed a couple of bags and other accessories. I've been asked to style a couple of photoshoots but I'm hoping to really get into runway!!

What inspired you to design and decide on creating a line?
What inspired me to design is family- designing everything from clothes and accessories; the women in my family have done. Haute thrillz was something that just came to me one day. I always knew my line would have the name Haute or Couture in it I don't know why but it was always an idea of mine lol. And Thrillz because I want my line known for being fun and exciting--nothing ordinary. A thrill something daring and out of the box!!

What do you go to school for?
I'm majoring in English because I love to write and have plans on becoming a fashion editor one day for a major magazine.

Can you describe your fashion style.
I dont really have one, I'm a true hippe when it comes to style, you ever seen "Confessions of a Drama Queen"? Thats me! My style depends on my mood and the day. I could be Bohemian one day, goth chic (like on some Rihianna shit), or all dolled up like Kim Kardashian =]; she's FAB by the way.

Do you have a favorite color or pattern?
My favorite colors are purple and pink, anything girly I love! I'm obsessed over animal print and floral like everyone else smh, I know cliche.

How did you learn to cut and sew?
I learned how to cut and sew mainly from my nana but I also took classes to enhance my skills

Who are your role models/icons?
My role models are Tyra Banks, Kesh and Solange knowles. I love Tyra for her fashion sense and her ability to be a business woman and very REAL at the same time. I admire Kesh's artistic abilities, she such an amazing person; from her style to her photography and clothing line. Solange Knowles is my favorite! She lets it known that its a life after having a child at a young age and being single and brilliantly ILL, such as myself. my icons are Marilyn Monroe and Lil Kim, I have a litttle of them running threw my veins, I identify with them so much its ridiculous. I love them ALL.

Can you compare your style to anyone?
Carrie bradshaw from sex in the city-- chic, classy but still sexy at times. always up to date with the trends. and a fashion chameleon!! (always changing styles)

What's the favorite thing in your closet?
My purses! I love a cute bag! Thats the most important thing.

34D Personal Question: Tell us three things about you people wouldn't guess off the back.
1.I'm goofy. 
2.NOT stuck up. 
3.I'm a girly girl with male tendencies smh lol.

Make sure to follow her on twitter @thenotoriousjaz and on tumblr thenotoriousjaz.tumblr.com/http://thenotoriousjaz.tumblr.com/

Nancy Zhang

Lookbook.nu is a favorite site, and upon weekly reviewing of the thousands of fashion extraordinaries Nancy Zhang look book page is the most eye catching to us. She's not only exceptionally well put but and extremely talented illustrator. She has a fantastic blog Sea of Fertility and a gallery Xiaoxi.These are a couple of our favorite wardrobes and illustrations by hers.

Dea Pierre interview with Great Scott

I did this interview ages ago, luckily he didn't cut off my head for taking so long lol. But I got to do an interview with Great Scott and I'm so thankful for it, he's such an insightful and inspirational person. This is the longest interview I've done by far, but it's such a good one, I got like 1500 new quotes thanks to this guy, almost everything he states has to end with a quote or just something re memorable. I don't know why but this  Q&A has been stuck in my head for a minute:

Dea: What's your favorite color?
Scott: I like five favorite colors, black, white, red, purple, and Louis Vuitton brown.

I did this interview to bring light to people who don't know him, but in the process I learned A LOT as an individual breaking into the fashion world/industry. I know anyone out there into fashion as well will find his words helpful. He's a character. Enjoy my interview with Great Scott and make sure you check out theliasongroup.com!

Sidebar: don't judge me on the camera angle, this was my first outside interview, plus this guy is super tall lol.

Remy of Adeen Magazine

I meet Remy back in February at the Hudson Hotel, where Socially Awkward Magazine was doing shoots all day for their online site; he and Great Scott were talking about the BET Rip The Runway which they were styling for, I couldn't help but be nosey and ask for his business card to later do an interview.

On his business card it had a website, adeenmagazine.blogspot.com and I absolutely love it. The site was founded about a year ago, and is ran by him and his brother Jovany who is part of Young Crafters. "Adeen is going to be themed off cartoons at first because that's where most our inspirations come from, but as we grow and become successful we are going to go into more high fashion," states Remy who is also one of the co-founders of Red Ribbon Army. They both do their own thing, but it helps when it boils down to spreading their word.

I urge you to check out their site, they currently have some samples of pins that they designed *takes out credit card* I'm waiting to be able to buy one. They're highly interesting, their blog is a great read, and their interviews are always entertaining. In my honest opinion, Adeen Magazine makes my top three favorite blogs to read daily along with KeepingItJazzy.com and FashionManifesto.com.

We meet up in Soho to do the interview in a little coffee restaurant but two guys were bickering, so we decided to do it outside. Check out the interview with Rembrandt Duran of Adeen Magazine. Enjoy!