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Experience:	Experienced

Compensation:	Depends on Assignment

Genres:	Editorial Fashion Lifestyle Runway

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Last activity:	May 21, 2011

Joined:	Nov 19, 2006

Mary Denay

Female
Southfield, Michigan, US

Mayhem #268804
Wardrobe Stylist

MM URL: http://www.modelmayhem.com/marydenay

About me

I'm a stylist, not a designer...but if you're on this site, I guess you know the difference.

I got into styling "by mistake." I was on facebook minding my business and was approached to be a writer for a new fashion website. Next, I ran into someone I knew from high school and she needed help producing her fashion shows. Through my involvement with that, people assumed that I was a stylist. I didn't identify myself as one at the time but then I thought, "Why not? It's not like you need a piece of paper to say you're a stylist."

As my credits show, I spent about 2 years developing my reputation as a stylist. I quickly realized it wasn't just about being stylish. The forums here on modelmayhem, as well as a book by Crystal Wright, really helped me learn the ropes - more than I was ever able to execute. I was starting to get more requests, and didn't have to do everything TFP/CD when I decided to move to S. Korea. I planned to stay one year and ended up staying for two.

In Korea, the language barrier and making moves in the industry proved more than I expected, so I only did one shoot and have since decided not to pursue styling at all until I can really put my all into it.

I was working full time, attending grad part-time, and trying to make this jump off for me on the side. It was a lot of work but it was also a lot of fun. It allowed me to put my analytical mind to work in a positive way and I have a undisclosed dream in mind as it relates to image consulting and character development. Unfortunately, now that I'm in my "real" career - the one I've put myself into debt for lol - I don't have time to dabble in styling. I had to change my goals because it wasn't profitable enough.

I do aim to get back at it though. In the meantime, I thank everyone who has supported me as well as those who still believe in me.

Much Love & Many Blessings (-:

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m94/marydenay/1-47.jpg

(Photo: "Moe tha Photographer" of Picturemeclubbing.com, circa: 2006? 2007?)

~Mary Denay

Credits

Runway
Below Zero Mag & Cool C Productions - Det, MI March 9, 2008
*Burn: An Upscale Hair Show
Detroit Fashion Week Sept. 24 - 29, 2007
Fashion Guru Agency - Detroit, MI Sept. 22, 2007
*Back 2 School Youth Fashion Show
Rodney Howell's Catwalk 2007 - Detroit, MI Aug. 12, 2007
*Fashion with a Cause
Motor City Fashion Week July 30 – Aug. 5, 2007
Sharrone Collection - Detroit, MI June 29, 2007
*Fashion in the Streets II
Exclusive Styles - Dearborn, MI April 29, 2007
*Greater Grace Gospel Choir Fundraiser
Fashions off the Runway, Detroit, MI
*Detroit Fashion Party Weekend, Climax Dec. 8 – 10, 2006
*Avida Entertainment, Seven Deadly Sins Dec. 31, 2006

Positions
Detroit Talent Studio: Sept 2007 - December 2007
*Intern/Wardrobe Stylist (www.detroittalentstudio.com)
POSHGLAM PR: July 06 - May -07
*Director of Publishing (www.poshglam.com)

Corporate Clients
DSE@ Grand August 2008
*Group and Promotional Shots (http://www.dsedetroit.com/)
St. John Health Systems August - September 2007
*Project S.A.V.E./Teen H.Y.P.E. Fundraiser Calendar

MM Photographers:
Detroit Talent Studio 218082
Detroit Style Ent. (DSE) 44979
FingerBANG 1042616
G&G Photography 228259
JQ: FIYAR 4937
Kenji Burtley 1099327
Photasa Photography 509220
Stan Johnson 479429

MM MUAs
Brandalyn 10354
Glam Doctor 119408
Jordan Mac 54107
MyMakeupBox... 1280395
OriJanell 780614
X-Quisite Looks 556569

MM Models
Alana 616453
Antoinette 257868
Austreah 520596
Bretony 368950
Cassie 217454
"Ceylone" 162880
Claxton 403400
DanaiJ 378128
Jessica Lew 271061
Katrell Duncan 728169
K Nichole 649059
Marikka 207275
Robyn Erica 352556
Siroka 740542
Shavon Renee 457134

Lists

Also Styled by Mary Denay		14 pics
Inspiration or Just because I LOVE it!		31 pics

Casting Calls (Archive)

Sep 13, 2009	Sat Sept 12th or Sunday 13th
Jun 21, 2008	Designers Willing to Ship (Loan Agreement Provided)

Friends

Makeup Artist OriJanel	Clothing Designer Simply OriJanel	Photographer DSE	Photographer Davide
Wardrobe Stylist Kanji Blu	Wardrobe Stylist Fitz Couture	Wardrobe Stylist The Shoe Lady	Photographer JQ:FIYAR
Makeup Artist Brandalyn Fulton	Photographer Photasa Photography	Makeup Artist The Glam Doctor	Model Claxton

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