Ai LIVE | Dur Doux NYFW

Dubbed as the "Darlings of NYFW" Dur Doux, the dynamic, mother - daughter design duo, presented their SS22 runway collection at the terrace level of New York Fashion Week's main venue, Spring Studios. The Art Institutes' Ai LIVE Host, E. Vincent Martinez caught up with the designers to discuss the collection and the design process. Also featured are reactions from multiple guests including actor Vincent de Paul and RHOA's Cynthia Bailey.

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[MY] Year in Review: A Fabulous 2014

The Dream Cars exhibit at the High Museum of Art. Interview with High's curator, click HERE.

My favorite RHOA Cynthia Bailey and I sat down for a long, very "real" conversation. Click HERE to watch!

Loved meeting Candy Spelling. Interviewed her for fashionadoTV at Estate in Buckhead. She told me stories about old Hollywood, the writing of her book Candy At Last and shared her feelings about Tori Spelling. Watch Interview.

With Kendra Scott at the grand opening of her location in Buckhead. Click HERE for interview.

I had a fun fashion year at CBS 46's Better Mornings show talking up Red Carpet fashion.

Getting ready to chat about the 7th Annual Doggies on the Catwalk with Stacey Weiss. CBS 46 

Doggies on the Catwalk! Model and host of Atlanta & Company / 11 Alive, Christine Pullara has a triumphant runway moment with an adorable puppy! Watch highlights video HERE!

Photo shoot. Wearing Cole Haan, H&M, Etro, Dolce & Gabbana. Photographer: Tomas Espinoza.

Suits & Motorcycles photo shoot with Tomas Espinoza. Wearing Banana Republic.

It's all about eco-friendly designer shoes at Julie Bee's. Watch interview with designer/founder Julie Brown, HERE.

Co-hosted grand opening of William Wren boutique. Recap & Photos.

This one goes beyond any highlight. It was everything. After more than 40 years apart I reunited with father in Cuba. AND shot a documentary about it titled Finding Dad: "Mira... tu Papa" Watch Trailer.

An amazing evening at the premiere of Finding Dad: "Mira... tu Papa" at the Georgia Latino Film Festival.

I was thrilled to be a guest several times in 2014 at the Chloe Show with host Chloe Taylor Brown.

I was a guest on Atlanta & Company a handful of times in 2014. Always a fun time.

With my family at the premiere of Finding Dad: "Mira... tu Papa."

At one of my favorite annual events, Jeffrey Fashion Cares. In this photo, Jeffrey Kalinsky shares with me the runway looks he's most excited about. For coverage and Jeffrey interview click HERE.

I hosted a private shopping night at Helmut Lang. Incredible. Click for Recap/Photo gallery.

2014 was a background year for me. Yup, I was a featured extra on Fast & Furious 7, Divergent: Insurgent and Triple 9. LONG hours, LOW pay but loads of fun!

3 nonstop thumping days of TomorrowWorld! Watch Video. Subscribe to fashionadoTV.

In December I teamed up with the talents of Tomas Espinoza and Kimberly Lacy to form Loft 906. Look out for lifestyle, fashion and cooking video features in 2015! Subscribe to Loft 906.

What an amazing, wonderful and fabulous year 2014 has been. The only thing better may be what 2015 has to offer... big plans ahead! Thank YOU for being a part of this ride with me and for your love, loyalty and support. Enjoy the photo gallery which highlights the past twelve months. Happy New Year. XO

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Cynthia Bailey on RHOA, Rumors and More...

Last Spring I had the pleasure of sitting down with Cynthia Bailey and we talked and talked and talked! Real Housewives of Atlanta, modeling, the Bailey Agency... it's all in there. Watch Now! Subscribe to fashionadoTV and be among the first to see our features. 

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RHOA Cynthia Bailey: The Interview

The interview was as "real" as it gets. Cynthia Bailey was very comfortable and in a chatty mood. So what did we talk about? Everything! Cynthia was candid with her feelings about her husband Peter Thomas, her crazy life as a reality tv star, NeNe Leakes, The Bailey Agency and a whole lot more. She addressed rumors and concerns over Real Housewives of Atlanta, health issues and the world of modeling. *WATCH Cynthia Bailey: The Interview on fashionadoTV.

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Cynthia Bailey gets Real

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What

didn't

we talk about? A twenty minute interview rolled into an hour of extremely candid conversation with model, mentor and reality TV star

Cynthia Bailey

. The self-proclaimed workaholic has also become an inspiration for a younger generation. Cynthia shared stories, dispelled rumors and gave whole-hearted advice on a range of topics. From her modeling career to opinion about the lack of 'color' on the runways, from RHOA craziness to her friendship with NeNe Leakes. Also, about her marriage with Peter Thomas, her fabulous new doll, [her public] health and fitness issues, the Bailey Agency, etc etc...

Yep, a lot.

 If it weren't that Cynthia had to pick her daughter up from school, we might still be talking! Cynthia gave such a passionate and genuine interview. Tears at times. Followed by laughs and later high-fives.

*Watch the entire interview next month on fashionadoTV.

Make sure and get Cynthia's book

Carry on Baggage

, available on

Amazon

.

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Cynthia Bailey's Miss Renaissance Pageant

Cynthia Bailey crowns a new Queen: Miss Renaissance Pageant 2013

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Empowerment. Confidence. Intelligence. These are just a few words used to brand the

Miss Renaissance Pageant

created by Cynthia Bailey. The Real Housewives of Atlanta star proudly presented the second annual event last night to a standing room crowd. The love and support for the 70 contestants was overwhelming, which was kind of the point - evidence and validation of a job well done. And from the heart.

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 There were five categories of contestants separated by ages ranging 5 -18 years old.

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Last year's Queens. That's [the first] Miss Renaissance in the red. Selena Hairston. They were all very gracious, polite and personable. Qualities becoming of young ladies in their position. I know Cynthia is very proud.

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This year, for the first time, a "Little" Miss Renaissance [ages 5-6] was crowned. The winner, who was so adorable you could just gobble her up, was Jai Lee

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A new Queen is crowned...

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... standing the tallest, proudest, most sincere and so lovely, Miss Renaissance 2013, Taylor A. Williams. Congratulations. 

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Their personalities were as rich as the color of their dresses. ALL the ladies have plenty to contribute to the world. Cynthia Bailey is doing her part by paying it forward and providing these girls and young ladies with a head start.

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It was a pleasure and an honor to judge Miss Renaissance. It was a difficult task but if the saying "everyone's a winner" ever meant anything, this was it! Fellow blogger, judge and superstar

Tammie Reed

of

Talking with Tami

and I had a blast!

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Miss Utah USA; yikes!

AWKWARD: Miss Utah USA Fumbling Pageant Question Goes Viral

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This is painful to watch.

Miss Utah USA

,

Marissa Powell

, messed up, big time during the Q&A portion of the Miss USA Pageant last night. Shortly into her response, she realized it, but it was too late for her to save. The twittersphere has been hateful, as sadly expected. I can only imagine the level of anxiety when you're a finalist, all eyes are upon you, and your answer can cost you everything. No judgement here. The winner btw, who no one is talking about, is Erin Brady, congrats!

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