Vatofied Experience // CW Premiere

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We live off of creativity at CopyWrite. It's who we are. It's why we get up in the morning. 

Our Fashion Editor Vato is the same way. Vato is a triple threat in every sense of the word. When he's not making music, hosting events, organizing a photoshoot or working for Milwaukee non-profit companies, Vato brings new and innovative ideas to CopyWrite. This time, Vato brings us Lookbook Volume 1 from his Vatofied Experience. 

Though we want to keep him to ourselves, our fashion editor is a stylist and an image consultant ready to make sure you're ready for any occasion.

Peep Volume 1 of his lookbook below and get fresh by emailing Vato at paidwithroots@gmail.com. And see the rest of his lookbook right here.

MKE Street Style with Ashleigh

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MKE street style with Ashleigh // FB: Ash Ashleigh Early

Ashleigh is a good friend of mine. We go way back to our high school days. We always had common interest but as we got older; style became a priority. When I linked back up with Ashleigh she definitely has something to say in the way she dressed. Ashleigh and I met for our interview at a park in the Eastside area. As she arrive; she comes walking gracefully through the bushes with this long light denim color trench flowing like a sweet sweet aroma. 

Leaves were everywhere and the sheek look she had complimented very well. Under the trench she wore a wool grey cardigan and a long sheek floral dress with a beautiful maroon fedora. The colors was setting for the season. 

Ashleigh's is all about thrifting at the inexpensive and expensive thrift stores, we both caught each other one time shopping in the same thrift store. When shopping she loves searching for heavy and thick materials. Overall materials is important; the feel of it, the texture, the color, basically making sure it's the right one. 

There's a few people that inspire Ashleigh but most importantly women who can walk in there own identity and help her find what it looks like to dress with confidence. Solange is a great example of Ashleigh inspiration in her style. 

She enjoys gaining inspiration from other cultures to liven up her style once in a while. Being herself, loving herself, and being comfortable in her own skin creates a personal style all her own. 

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Photographer: Tiandra Coleman, co-owner of Lotus Lion Productions

Reese - Crazy (Prod. Deshun Jetson)

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Simply a smooth track to vibe to; listen to Reese's track "Crazy." 

Produced by Deshun Jetson and mixed and mastered by Pizzle, the R&B song will get you right all while getting some fellas ready for cuffing season (you know who we're talking about... lol). Listen below.

"Crazy" Written & performed by Reese Produced by Deshun Jetson Mixed & Mastered by Pizzle Follow Reese on twitter @_reese97 Follow Reese on instagram @reese.97

MKE Street Style with Shakayla Curtis

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Shakayla Curtis (FB: Kayla Danielle)

Shakayla Curtis (FB: Kayla Danielle)

What is your style?

My style... Hmmm I would have to say My style is very modern chic. Very stylish but extremely graceful. I'm always about updating classics when I choose my garments and pieces.

Who or what influences your wardrobe or style?

My influence for my style comes from the way I am feeling at that moment when I am getting dressed. If I am sad I tend to go for pieces that will uplift me... Make me feel good about myself you know. If I am happy and joyful it presents itself through my choice of clothing. I was also truly inspired by the fashion presented in "Sex in the city"! Those women gave me soooooo much life. Whomever the stylist was for that film did an amazing job!

How does your closet look?

My closet looks like a thrift store lol. I am a recent graduate from Tennessee State University and all the while in college I was unable to afford to shop anywhere but thrift stores. Being also a recent mother of twin girls my finances hasn't permitted for me to go purchase a completely new wardrobe! But the good thing about fashion IT ALWAYS REPEATS ITSELF! So my pieces work out just fine.

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Favorite Places to shop?

I enjoy thrifting, any second hand store. I am really into H&m, Windsor and Akira.

What is your favorite clothing item, why?

My favorite clothing item that I currently have would be my smock shirt I designed and created myself. My intention is never to become a designer and creating that shirt in one of my required courses in college was a huge accomplishment for me. I will never forget me thinking "I'm going to fail this class" because I am not good at drawing or sewing, but because of my shirt that I created, I passed my course with an A. Very humbling experience that I will never forget.

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Men Styling & Profiling Part 2

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Dressing well is a form of good manners." 

So our fashion editor Vato sat down and discussed style with a series of trendy men for a two part series.

Read below and be on the lookout for the Stylish Men in Milwaukee feature in CopyWriteMag fashion segment.

Brandis "Mr.NewYork" Frater

What is style to you?

"Style is Embracing cultures and putting them on your body to me."

How would you define your style?

"I can't define my style because I like wearing what ever looks cool to me."

When did you first notice you had style?

"I still think I can't dress 😂😂😂  hard to embrace it lol" 

Dino Black

What is style to you?

" 'Style' to me is identity. It says who you are and what you believe in."

How would you define your style?

"My style if I had to truly describe it, I'd say comfort & elegant."

When did you first notice you had style?

"I never noticed I was stylish, I just always do what feels right. It's a humbling feeling when others share thoughts and opinions based upon my 'style.' "

Favorite Style-Related Quote?

"I quote 'Own & Love Thee Five.' "

Kendall GMoore Russell

What is style to you?

"To me style is a art form, it shows off your characteristics, and it's portrays who you are."

How would you define your style?

"I would define my style as simple yet, I stand out, and kinda Californian like lol."

When did you first notice you had style?

"I noticed I was stylish after I allowed my ex to dress me bout 2 or 3 years ago." 

Anthony Parley 

What is style to you?

"Style Is Love."

How would you define style?

"Style is Your Own Personal Vision that embodies who are, what you are and what you stand for."

When did you first notice you had style?

"When I stopped dressing the norm and took risks to be different with clothing, patterns, designs. And then I start setting my own trends." 

Charles Smith

What is style to you?

"Style is a way to speak without having to. A way to express yourself, take risks, and be synthetic."

How would you define style?

"My style is simplistic, edgy, timeless, and thought provoking."

When did you first notice you had style?

"I noticed around the 4th grade." 

Favorite Style-Related Quote?

"My quote basically goes along with the first question."

If you want to be featured in out next segment on Men's Fashion please email us at copywrite.mke@gmail.com.

B~Free "No More"

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Ever needed that motivation to pull yourself up and leave? Well B~Free is supplying it with her track, "No More", off of her project Ode 2 a Luv Affair, slated to drop late September.

" 'No More' is the first cut of a conceptual album that traverses the ups and downs of romantic relationships. Ode 2 a Luv Affair explores vulnerability, passion and compromise with B~Free's unique talents."

Deep content leaves lasting impressions. Check out the visuals and let us know what you think.

"No More" written & produced by B~Free Recorded & mixed by Jeff Jackson @ Classick Studios Mastered by Mo Pelman of HIgher Education Records Directed by: B~Free Produced by Jessica Estelle Huggins Filmed & edited by Jovan Landry of JLeslieMonique Visuals STREAM: www.soundcloud.com/bfree2music B~Free - lead & backing vocals, keyboards, flute Matthew Skillz - bass Russell Grady - drums Role of singers: Cameron Battley & Amber Borders Role of partner: Quinten Farr Special thanks to Terrell Johnson Studios in Chicago Sophomore album "Ode 2 A Luv Affair" coming September 26th, 2016 Social Media: @bFree2music @jessicaestelle @JLeslieMonique www.bfree2music.com

Rhythm Changes - "We Had No Choice"

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Perfectly blended and ready for your Sunday morning; grab a cup of coffee (or whatever you drink) and listen to "We Had No Choice" by Rhythm Changes.

The jazz, neo-soul project is a small sample of what the band has to offer for the soul but well they "had no choice." While the project will give you all the feelings; we have to warn you, you just might fall in love with Kyndal J. scatting over the melodies and rhythms.

Listen below.

#WeSeeYou CAMB – "Ain't I Social?"

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“One line from homeless. One hook from Mansions.“

No matter what path you have; we’ve all felt this way at one point of our lives. The crossroad between the struggle and “making it” is REAL.

CAMB (pronounced Cam) brings us his highly anticipated project “Ain’t I Social?” that speaks to the real in CAMB’s life from the things he knows to the things he dreams. Filled with a diverse range of production styles, some dope features and a lot of inspirational and melodic vibes, the album is definitely a product of love.

Listen to “Ain’t I Social?’ below on Soundcloud but you can also listen to the project from anywhere you listen to your music (TIDAL, Apple Music, Spotify…).

#WeSeeYou CAMB

And if you didn't know, tell CAMB congrats on his baby girl. 

Ain't-I-Social? EXCECUTIVE PRODUCERS: T. Barrett- Bays, Isaiah Matthews, Jack Duros RECORDED, MIXED, and MASTERED BY: S. Sloans ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION BY: Jack Duros (Bass, Electric Guitar): No Assists, Honestly, All For You My Pops (Bass Guitar): Even If They Don't Say It Twitter: twitter.com/itscamb Facebook: facebook.com/cambmusic Instagram: itscamb