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All About Hari! (Just in case you missed it)

May 5, 2013 by admin1 Beat By XayLi (Make-Up)

This is a #BeatByXayLi Post that I transferred from one of my older Blogs!! Loved this Experience. You can book a #BeatByXayLi makeover photo shoot with me by emailing me at byxayli@gmail.com ! This one was done Approximately a year ago! Enjoy!!

Who is this Mysterious Gem?

Hari Marie was Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. She was brought up by two of the most inspiring people, her parents both hailing from the twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago . She most definitely had an interesting upbringing. Her mother, a very intelligent, beautiful, and independent woman, always taught her to utilize her creativity and never settle for less. Her father, the first entrepreneur in her family taught her organization and conviction.

Like most, she found her true career passion during her college years. Although she was majoring in economics her interests were almost always taken up by her extra curricular affairs.

Her cousin who is one of biggest female promoters in the Caribbean, NY community needed assistance in executing her events, and this is when Hari found her true calling. She was almost always needed in major decisions and her opinions were most appreciated. That was the time Hari decided that event planning is not only something she was naturally great at, but something she would absolutely love to do.

With her parents guidance and encouragement she graduated St Francis College with a BA in Economics and a minor in Finance. Following in her fathers footsteps, She would like to some day start her own Event Planning company; producing weddings, corporate events and more.

True Story:

I began by shooting some before pictures of Hari, where her innocence is really very evident. (she is such a sweet girl).

45 minutes later She was #beatbyxayli and her innocent smile was replaced with a seductive snare. (She even stuck her tongue out at us. LOL)

We spent a few minutes putting her clothing together and finally I was able to fine tune her entire outfit and prep her for shooting. We climbed up to the roof in the dark 45 degree NYC weather and captured some dope shots up there.

We got some awesome shots! I’m no professional photographer but we had lots of fun!

(I kept this photo especially because it shows how deep of a person Hari is.. I see her face three different times in this photo. Can you?)

We even got back into the house and shot a few white wall portraits.

We switched outfits and had some lobby fun too!!

All in all I had so much fun transforming this LondonGyal it was unbelievable. She was truly a gem throughout the entire process….

From beginning to end!!

You can find Hari Marie in the background and sometimes forefront, assisting with the planning of many NYC Caribbean Events (she is a very hard worker). But you can also find her as @Hari Marie on Instagram and Twitter!!

Hari Marie is definitely #LondonGal approved!

Xove,
Xay

Get StyledbyXay! Prints, Patterns and Solids!

April 22, 2013 by admin1 Styled By XayLi

I cannot express enough how I feel about fashion, (lets just say, if I could get married to it I would) and although I never wanted to make this a fashion blog I have decided to begin implementing samples of my styling abilities on the site! I will be doing StyledbyXay postings, where I will post a collage, personally created by yours truly and I will also let you know where you can find some of the items. Please be sure to let me know if you have purchased any of the items suggested in the StylebyXay series! As usual I’d love to hear from you!

Prints, Patterns and Solids.

I absolutely loved every Item in this StyledbyXay Collage, I had lots of fun creating it!

The Geometrical print on this dress though! (faints) and I loveee the colors used also. This dress is by Milly and can be found at www.shopbop.com

The Jacket reminds me of butter!! Of course its Alice and Olivia Hoffman. It can be found on www.aliceandolivia.com

These Citrine Perforated Heels are by Jimmy Choo and can be found on www.forwardforward.com

The white Rut&Circle Price Clutch can be found on www.nelly.com

The Lips are Limecrime!! (love limecrime) The color is Countessa flourscent and this can be found on www.beginningboutique.com.au

Hope you enjoyed this post!!

Xove,
Xay

Styled By X. (Ray)

April 14, 2013 by admin1 Beat By XayLi (Make-Up)

If you know me, you know that I am hardly ever on FaceBook, and that sometimes I am so busy that I can be the hardest person in the world to contact at times. Luckily a few nights ago I was up at around 4 am, going through my crazy email inbox and I saw that one of my classmates from all the way in Trinidad was inboxing me about getting a photo shoot done. I was instantly excited! She had seen a previous Makeover Shoot that I had posted and wanted to get one done herself!

I immediately got to work trying to fit her into my schedule, especially since she would only be in the US for a few days. I began creating and prepping her outfit and such being that we also had limited time to shoot.I love creating original stuff as we all know, so I wanted to make sure that the majority of her outfit was Designed By ME! XayLi! I had her figured out on my mannequin (whose name is Hillary btw) before she even got here.

Isn’t she a doll? Meet Rachel. Here I have provided a before picture (left) and after picture (right) of her getting pampered by me. I provided black and white photographs so that your vision would not be hindered by the colors in each photo. Just true beauty.

After fixing her a lovely cocktail, she began to relax and I was able to carefully whizz through doing her makeup, hair and getting her into her outfit. Seeing someone this excited about how different they look when I have completed their styling is one of the greatest joys that I get from doing what I do. I love inspiring women, and capturing the moment of creating a comfortable and confident individual. (I’m not a professional photographer *im working at it though*, but that moment is so precious.. that not catching it would be a sin).

We had fun shooting for a while. My how time flew!

I had so much fun introducing her to the other side of herself.

She even really started modeling! I absolutely loved it!

Although we were pressed for time we decided to switch up her outfit a bit. This outfit was created By Me also. I had fun creating this hand painted, studded skirt. (items like these can be purchased by sending me an email also at lgstyleonline@gmail.com)

Love!

I thoroughly enjoyed this shoot! I hope she did also!

If you are interested in being #BeatByXayli you can email me at ByXayLi@gmail.com for affordably priced packages. See some of you guys soon!

Xove,
Xay

Pretty Peplum

October 22, 2012 by ByXayLi Personal Style, Fashion

Recently I had a client that was a bit curvy and she was concerned with concealing her mid section in her dinner outfit. This is where a peplum dress would save the day. This style of dress would maintain a stylish, sleek, sophisticated look with the illusion of not a trace of a pouchy stomach. I was able to find some very simple but effective examples at Topshop.

This Black dress would be perfect for the purpose, as black is known to be a slimming colour.

This colour blocked dress however is for the person that is not too worried about their midsection as the lighter colour on the dress may do the injustice of highlighting a pouch. (I absolutely love this dress)

Just for fun I also decided to find some shoes that would go with both dresses.

These shoes can be worn with the black dress.

These Black booties would be lovely with some opaque tights!!

Some minimalist Jewelry (diamonds are a girls best friend) would be perfect. And some Red lips!! Hair pulled back into a classy bun at the nape of the neck, and Don’t forget those smokey eyes!!

And this HeadBand which can be found at Nordstrom is to die for.

I can go on and on creating this look. But it’s wayy past my bedtime . Goodnight Folks.

Xove,
Xay.

Xappy Sunday!!

October 21, 2012 by ByXayLi Most Likely Just a Random Post! Personal Style, Fashion

Do you guys know that X is pronounced like the letter Z (zee).. U know like Xylophone..
I get this question all the time. My name is pronounced like Daily but with a Z
So it’s XayLi

And that makes me obsessed with the Letter X!!

Hope my explanation was helpful!
Xove,
Xay.

XayLi Barclay at the Barclay Center ;)

October 5, 2012 by ByXayLi Personal Style, Fashion

On Sunday, I attended the Atlantic Antic in Brooklyn, NYC. It was a great experience! Food, Fashion, and lots of Fun people! I have some awesome pictures that I haven’t took off of my camera just yet of my Mom, my Aunty Nat and I.
Here are a few i was able to salvage though! Please do enjoy!

This is my momma, yes she thinks she is soo Fly!! But thats where I got some of it from ;P

Here I am at the front of the newly opened Barclay Center in Brooklyn!! Yes a Barclay at The Barclay.

And i’m absolutely in Love with these oxblood Doc Martens that Ty got for me (YES, i have a mean Doc Marten obsession). Aren’t they absolutely awesome though?!? <3

Fun Fun Fun!
That was my Sunday in a Nutshell !

Xove,
Xay

Missing Cali Much?!?

August 7, 2012 by ByXayLi Personal Style, Fashion

O Cali!! How I miss thee!!

Rocking my fav pair of chucks! And an awesome fringe bag I acquired from Kitson . O and some earrings I made myself!!

I totally prefer the West Coast, although I live in the East . Maybe one day I’ll make that leap.

Xove,
Xay

Terminal 5

July 28, 2012 by ByXayLi Most Likely Just a Random Post!

I almost melted last night @ Terminal 5. Oh Frank!! *sigh*

Frank Ocean’s Concert at Terminal 5 in NYC last night was absolutely epic and amazingly incredible. He was so real and his vocals were as if you were playing his records on a radio, which I truly appreciated.

He created a beautiful list of songs from both albums, Channel O and Nostalgia Ultra. He obviously chose songs that meant a lot to him for his performance pieces. I was lucky enough to be able to record a few of my favorite performances.

The venue was perfect. The crowd was extremely thick but you felt the LOVE. It was impossible not to. The likes of Solange Knowles and Elle Varner were also present.

I came home feeling thoroughly INSPIRED. #Ofrankie

I also found out more about my connection with the Color Orange.

I found this explanation while researching the reason for Frank Ocean naming his album Channel Orange.

I love this because I have the word LIBERATION tattooed on the inside of my wrist.

It was done in that direction so that I could always read it and refresh my reason for the goals I do have in life; To be liberated from every type of suppression possible.

What’s your fav color? What does it mean to you? And Why? #foodforthought

Xove,
Xay

Thelma’s Flo

July 2, 2012 by ByXayLi Its all in my mind! Personal Style, Fashion

For my birthday this year, in true creative form I did a photo shoot for my Designed ByXayLi 2012 collection!! These photos will be released in a separate publication.

However i’d like to share the process of my Shoot along with a few sneak peeks in this post!!

I began designing and sewing because I hated going places and seeing other people in the same clothing. And I also have a love for creating funky pieces. I began as an accessory designer and graduated to garments soon after!
After wearing my own creations while being out and about I began to get orders for custom designs.

Me in one of my creations!

On March 28th to celebrate my everlasting youth I did a shoot!!
My amazing boyfriend who Supports me 100% in everything I do (and I do almost everything) lol Decided along with his brother To help me put this event together.

My excitement could not be contained. My amazing Photographer TommyT is one to be very aware of. His passion for photography is clearly portrayed in his work. He was able to give me some amazing shots!! I couldn’t have worked with anyone else.

My childhood Love Adana and I were the hair makeup and wardrobe stylists and everything was put together just as I wanted it.

Styling for the Shoot!

Hard at work on Set!!

The people I needed around me the most for this flower to unfold were right by my side!! Sean Hutch alongside Trey were the best directors one could have asked for. And everyone needs someone like Billy on their set!! Billy was transporting girls left and right with his 6 foot 7 inches bodyguard built. The models were also absolutely amazing. And Hari Marie Slayed it all!