STOPPPPPP the MADDnesss,Let's Be Professionals

I'm Back and At times I do feel like i'm the voice that some need to hear. Let's face it "there are times when some things NEED to be Said and the air Cleared."I might even piss a few people off" but hey I'll live and life goes on simply because the truth does hurt but that's something my Clients, Friends,  and Family appreciate about me.


 First off THE CHAMELEON IS BACK on the scene with the Official Website: http://www.saic.edu/~bvaugh1/
 so please check it out.
For those that didn't know the Vaughnj The Chameleon youtube page:

http://www.youtube.com/user/VaughnjtheChameleon?feature=mhee
is also up and running featuring some of those HOT Music Videos as well as a few Performance and Fashion Show Videos I've been involved in..Exciting and EPIC.

 So now that I've gotten those juicy plugs out the way and helped you get caught up with The Chameleon let's dig right in and get to it.


 First up I should  remind those who need reminding that when it comes to Fashion and Fashion Shows Male or Female "Its's about what The Designers want and Their vision and "It's about what/whom They to see coming down the katwalks & Runways selling their product." It's CALLED INNER Instinct.
 I can't describe it in any other to say but "it's the WoW Factor felt deep inside". You know it when you see it and "that's what Attendees/Buyers want to see as well coming down the runways".Also known as "The Complete Look "from Head to Toe, Model & Garment united as 1 and holds your attention from beginning to end.


So  I've said all this to say to All the Fashion Show Coordinators,Event Directors Old and or New *alittle TIP: it's NOT ABOUT YOU!!!


It's about your Client, The Designer. What the Designer/Client sees in a Model that comes out to attend/audition for their Fashion Show Casting Call.


 The Model may not be This Tall or This Small or even this Wide or that Standard Industry Model material however if the Designer says "Hey that's the look", "that's who I want" in My show wearing My Art,wearing/representing My work. 


 Shut up! put your personal opinion(s) aside, and cast the model. Do the job you were hired or brought in to do which is Satisfy the Client/Designer, Find/cast the Models with that "It Factor", Put on an Amazing Show. That's called "Being Professional."


*Let's Refresh:
So whether your Personal Friend or a Stranger to the Client/Designer being bought in to Oversee, Coordinate, or Direct an entire Fashion show or just a Fashion segment of an event.Keep your Personal feelings personal and ALWAYS be Professional. Live by the 1# Rule: It's about what to Designer Wants Not you. 
So next time a Model walks into your Casting call,  and you for some Personal reason or another Don't like or Care for the model but the Designer thinks their Look, Body type, and Attitude is Great and wants them in the show DO the JOB you were brought in to do and stop being Childish,Insecure, and Above All Unprofessional. In the End the show must Go On. 


However just ask yourself How Many Cinderellas/Fellas or Jennifer Hudsons there might actually be in the world. Now kick yourself because of a Missed Opportunity because "Some people May forgive" "however there are many that Don't forget." What Goes around Comes around.


XoXo
Vj

Come on people just LiVe..Do Your Thing.

Tell me why is it people  look at you like well who are you or what are you doing here when you step into a room ..when actually they should be doing their Own thing and just Enjoying the Event, the Moment and just Life it's self...I've said it before and YEsss I'll say it again ALWAYS DO You & LiVe.
Life's too short to be worrying about Something or Someone who really Doesn't care what you think or Do as long as it Works for them and makes them Happy..So as I continue to "Do My thing" and "Enjoy Life" let me say "FREEDOM" there is NOTHING like it and once you get to a point in life where you "Find it" and "Embrace it" watch the World take on a Whole NEW meaning..Funni last night the subject of "Owning It" was touched on something in which I mentioned in my last blog.. I tell you there's nothing like "Owning Life"


XoXo
Vj

"Owning it" something you should Know...

Models before hitting the stage here's little something you should Know & Remember..
You were chosen for a Reason and you are Here on the Stage, Kat walk  for that Reason.


Even before you hit the stage you have to have a sense of Ownership and even before that stepping into a casting Call you have to be Confident in WHO YOU Are. As a Performer,Model  Designers, Directors, Show Coordinators and Producers are looking for a glimpse of just who you are. Sure measurements play a role in being casted but it's also about Personality, Confidence to Complete a look,  to Carry/ wear a certain garment on the RUNWAY or take particular Shot  during a Photo shoot. "OWNing it" and if  you can't "Own it" step aside and come aboard  or approach casting calls when your Ready.
It will save you and those involved  Important Time. 


"Owning it" means you Own/Embody the Garment.
The Entire/Complete Look, Feel, and Style.. 


"Owning it" that's what Completes the Look/Vision of a garment it can Make or Break a garment when in a photo shoot or on the Runway. To walk with that "Owning it" feeling Inspires the crowd, and makes/helps future Buyers buy.(i'm not being mean) but being a Runway Model means more then being Beautiful (Male 0r Female) the Kat walk is not a place to be Nervous or Intimidated you have to be a Warrior.

Taking a short break but in the Mean time a few THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

Taking some Me Time to get a few things done like wrapping The MOD Calendar ,Prepping for Some Exciting Future/Spring 2012 projects and other Business. When i'm done trus you'll know I'm Bac on THE Scene like only I can be.

In the mean time let me share something with my Fellow Artists both New & Old 1.ANY LEGIT Fashion Show and Casting will Always give you the Facts/Details Up Front Prior to your even going to casting call as to NOT waste your or company time.
2. A Legit Show/production NOT MAKE IT Mandatory THAT TO BE INVOLVED or Casted You MUST SELL TICKETS to secure YOUR Modeling/Performance SPOT.(If you Fit the clothes and Have the LOOK the Designers Require) YOUR IN the Show Period. You are there to MODEL/ and lend your time as an Artist and that's it.Your Job & Responsiblity is NOT to Cover Production Costs unless that's something you agree to before hand and are Being PAID to DO. btw (getting images from being involved in any performance is a given)Not a form of Payment.

... 3.Lastly NO ONE has the Right to BELITTLE You at ANY TIME OR Point and MAKE YOU FEEL Less then who You ARE(Human). I DON"T CARE WHAT Title or POSITION they have OR CLAIM to Have..If they can not Treat,Talk to you as a Humans or Adults WALK AWAY (there is NO EXcuse for that) It's FORM oF Bullying and Control and NO ONE HAS THAT Right Over another Human. They DO Not DESERVE Your TIME, Presence, and Artist involvement NO MATTER WHAT the Project or Claim to Fame.Trus they would NOT like it if the shoe were reversed nor would they Allow such treatment if it were them being treated that way.

4. Follow Your Gut, It's OKay to say"Thank you for the opportunity But I'll Pass.
* so as ALways I DON'T have a problem Speaking, asking Questions and Or giving Advice which is part of who I am and which has Alliowed me to MOVE forward in Not only Life But My Career as well any one that says different ask them to look as My Work,Resume' and Track record for anyone i've helped. You don't have to like me However you will Respect me as I would do concerning U.

You should not be coming out of pocket to buy TIckets if you are't able to SELL them(*remember ALWAYS ask yourself" what would I be getting if I were buying the ticket", " is the ticket worth the actual cost")(sometime as much as OUR Support team wants to be involved there are times when buying a ticket is not possible but that don't mean your supported anyless then someone esle.)

See you REAL soon
The Chameleon

Rules Of Life, Common Courtesy..Chew On That.

Food for thought.As a Child we are Taught and Told rules of Life...1. Respect yourself, Treat others the way you Want/Expect to be Treated..2.What goes Around..comes Back around there's No Expiration date on that.. and Lastly if you really intend to Succeed & move Forward in ANYTHING you do.. refer back to Rules 1.,2. So tell me why do so many people Act Brand New or like they were not Informed or Taught these Rules and look at you crazy because you Live your Life by them and seem to be Exceeding in Everything you Do! Yes I said it. So enjoy your day.. Chew on that.1 day Some of Us don't Wake up.. Some Learn Something Wise enough to be Better people and Enjoy a Fulling Life and on Other days some Stay in the Drama and Turmoil and Never really Move at all and if they do move it's NOT at the rate they would have Moved if they Applied those very Basic rules of Common Coutesy.

 

Feeling Blessed to see another Year & for those Who wonder Turning 42 in NOT a Badd thing;-) Take a look at My Recent shoot(Jungle Warrior) I Look n Feel Amazing! I'm still Blessed to be Healthy,Loved,Appreciated, Working,Elevating,Doing what I Love (Creating Art),& Helping others get to Higher levels.So yea after spending 6months in a coma,Facing other Challenges.Yea I'm still here making it Happen. Life Get Into It. Thank U Family,Friends New and Old I LOVE YOU.We still have work to Do. VjC

No one clapped for me tonight..Leading Designers..Moving Forward..NYC,Paris,London Here I come.Video Shoot. .

what a really Great & Entertaining Fashiion Show tonight @ Dusable Museum.when it was over I was posed(asked) the question.."vaughnj did anyone clap for you when you kat walked tonight"..
Here was my Answer.No.
However I further replied "I clapped for Myself:
1. when I was allowed to Wake Up this morning.
2. I clapped for Myself when I got the call from a participating Designer and asked if I could walk in the show to Rep their Male Line.
3. I clapped for Myself when I found out I not was NOT the only Male Model in the Entire show but that I was the only Male Model brought in to Rep my Designer's Male Line.
All in all Idon't wan this to be misunderstood..You don't need anyone else's approval to Validate you or where you goingas long as you know and put it into actio. People miss the boat all the time but that doesn't stop the schedule from continuing forward and next bus from coming. Clapped because tonight not only did I make Myself Proud but the Designer was throughly Pleased/Satisfied.(Meaning) That i'm one step closer to reaching My Goals. Having an A+ Model Reputation, Being the Face behind a New Leading Designer's Menswear Line, and moving forward towards N.Y.C, London, Milon, Paris and Toyko.. To the Top!
 Now that's something worth clapping for;-)
Thank you Carmen Calisle,Michael CEO Jordon wonderful job tonight!
Hair & MakeUp for The Chameleon by Insatiable Creations.
Music Video shoot in morning nite Fb.
xoxo

Vj