All posts in: House of Jazmin

30 Dec 2009

Yow Yow’s Yearly Recap

At the end of June this year, I had posted a recap of stats up to that point. Another six months have passed and a lot has changed with Yow Yow. Let’s see where we are now comparing June 2009 up until today

I have had 34,357 visits to Yow Yow! – – – – – – – – – – – – –  173,197 visits to Yow Yow!

711 Posts, 307 Comments and 1,907 Tags – – – – – – – – – – – 1423, Posts, 667 Comments, 3470 Tags

Top post – “Dora Grows Up. Gets Sexier While Doing So? – (10,351 views) – – – – Still the top post (18,834 views)

My busiest month in terms of views: June (10,603 views) – – – – December 2009 – 29, 863 views

Average visits per day: June (364 views) – – – – – December 2009 – 1,030 views

My busiest day was March 9th 2009 (1,862 views) – – – – – – October 15, 2009 (3,873 views)

Interviews include:

Singer Aaron Carter (Dancing with the Stars)

Fashion designer Jazmin Whitley (MTV’s House of Jazmin)

Actor Derek Mio (ABC Family’s Greek, NBC’s Day One)

Singer Cathy Nguyen (California)

Singer John West (California)

TV personality Chet Cannon (Real World Brooklyn)

Singer Eleanor Seabird (UK)

YouTube Vlogger Alex Day (UK)

Awards and Credits

Featured post by WordPress.com “Tinkerbell’s Extreme Makeover”

Sourced by Perez Hilton’s “Coco Perez” – “Meet the Bundler”

25 Aug 2009

Meet: Jazmin Whitley

In a recent post, I introduced Jazmin Whitley’s new television show on MTV called “House of Jazmin.” After hearing about this young and talented designer, I decided it would be perfect to get in touch with her to find out more about her show and her line. Be sure to tune into “House of Jazmin” tonight at 10:30 PM! This is also my first interview, but hopefully the first of many!! Thanks!

Q: Jazmin, you’re 20 twenty years old. You have shown your collection at LA Fashion Week. That is a major accomplishment! How did this happen? Tell us about how your career started.

Jazmin: I created my very first collection in high school at the age of 17 and launched it in March of 2006 for LA Fashion Week!

Q: Everyone has a pivotal moment in which they realize “This is what I want to do for the rest of my life.” When did this occur for you?

J: I have always LOVED fashion, but I would say around nine years old I knew I wanted to be in fashion.

Q: What does it take to be a fashion designer? I’m assuming passion, drive and dedication correct? For musicians, patience and trial and error are big. Is this the same for an aspiring fashion designer as well? Did it take a little bit of time for you or were you able to just get into the industry pretty quickly?

J: It takes HARD WORK, passion,drive,dedication. You have to be strong and know not everyone is going to be encouraging and positive. I launched my label in March of ’06 so since then I have been networking and slowly working my way into the industry.

Q: Are you ever intimidated by the fashion industry, the demands and working with others who are much older than you?

J: Sometimes I feel like I have to prove myself and show them that I can keep up with everything. It also seems like since I’m young they really pick apart my work and it can be really stressful.

Q: Are you in school at all? Do you ever feel like you are missing out on the college experience or are you simply content because you are already so successful at the age of twenty?

J: I’m really happy to be where I am right now. I feel really blessed. I can’t picture myself doing anything else.

Q:  What is a typical day for Jazmin Whitley?

J: It depends on what stage I’m at in my collection. I could be sketching out ideas,or fabric shopping. I could be sewing my samples. When I’m finished with my collection, I cast models and get ready for fashion week or have meetings with buyers. If I’m not doing any of that, I could be having a lookbook photo shoot or dressing celebs for the red carpet. I guess there is no typical day in the life of Jazmin Whitley.

Q: You have your own television show, House of Jazmin, that premiered on MTV last Tuesday. Can you tell us more about it?

J: You can watch it every Tuesday night at 10:30pm on MTV www.houseofjazmin.mtv.com You get to see everything that I do as a designer from casting models,working on my collection, fashion weeek! and my personal life as well! I think it’s a really fun, upbeat and positive show 🙂

Q: What is it like working with your family? I think it’s so cute that your brother is your photographer also!

J: Yes! My brother is an amazing photographer and he is always there to help me. He is still my little brother so he can be annoying and it can be crazy at times. At the end of the day, we love each other so it’s cool.

Q: Who is someone that you would love to collaborate with in the future?

J: I would love to dress Anne Hathaway!

Q: What is on rotation on your iPod currently?

J: Cobra Starship, Britney Spears and Incubus

Q: Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years down the line? Is fashion designing forever or would you like to branch out into another fashion related career?

J: I see myself in growing my label, adding shoes and bags. Being sold at department stores. Opening my own boutique. So yes, I see myself working on my label forever!

Q: By the way, are there any stores in Seattle selling your clothing?

J: Not yet! Soon I hope =] for now you can shop online www.shoplicari.com

Thank you so much Jazmin – wishing you the best of luck on your career!!

Picture Credit: MTV

18 Aug 2009

House of Jazmin

Jazmin Whitley is the youngest designer to ever show at LA Fashion Week. Now at the age of 21, she is a full blown designer working closely with her family to become successful. Watch her journey on Tuesdays on MTV at 10:30 PM!

Congratulations Jazmin!