The Next Big Thing (I mean RING)!

To celebrate his birthday, Spry Lee Scott’s favorite jeweler - Melody Burns of Kiini Ibura Jewelry - gifted him with a ring that one could only imagine.  As much as he loves it, the only downside (according to Spry) is that when he wears it out, “the ring” gets more attention than him (of course, this can be a problem for a Leo). Spry was upstaged, once again, while hanging with Danity Kane at their Dollhouse Jeans launch (Summer, 2008).  Notable blogger, Elaine Perlov made it a point to photograph his masterpiece!  See what she has to say about  Spry’s metal counterpart.

Also, shop for your own wearable art @ www.kiiniiburajewelry.com

BK Boyeez “PARTAY” with Spry!

On August 8th, 2008 (08/08/08), Celebrity Fashion Stylist/Fashion Savant, Spry Lee Scott celebrated his birthday with a “White and Gold” themed party.  Just in case you missed it, the BK Boyeez came out to party with him.  Read what they had to say about the night’s festivities.

BK Boyezz Partay With Spry

Spry hangs with the ladies of The Pink Suite…

On Wednesday, February 18th, Celebrity Fashion Stylist & Fashion Savant, Spry Lee Scott took a break from New York Fashion Week, to make a guest appearance on WEEN Radio.  Listen as Spry calls in to chat it up with the ladies of The Pink Suite, lending his voice to give “A Man’s Perspective On Women’s Fashion and Hygiene”.  Hear what he has to say on fashion trends, fashion dont’s, and how he handles a crazy caller!  FYI: a podcast of the show can be downloaded for your ipods or MP3 Players.

Spry’s Interview with the Get ‘em Girls

Spry recently sat down with Shakara Bridges of www.getemgirls.com to talk about everything from how he got started in the industry, to his favorite designers.  He even gives his take on other stylists in the industry, and dishes about working with his client, Alesha Renee.  Check out the full interview here.

Spry Lee Scott talks to the Get ‘em Girls

An Open Letter To Oprah….

Dear Oprah,

I am moved to write this letter to you on Election Day because it was through your show that I was first introduced to Barack Obama.  Never before have I been in awe of a man that I had no personal connection to.  From the moment I heard him speak, I knew that he was called for something great!  Throughout the months of following his campaign (something that I’ve never done before), I kept feeling the need to stay connected.  Although I have always voted since I was of age, I’ve never felt more empowered or proud than today, when I reached over and pulled that lever back.  Just to think, with less energy than it takes to get out of bed, I made a difference.

I voted for Senator Obama because to me, he represents something that I’ve always believed in; the importance of positive role models in my community.  Everyday I make an effort to show the young men of my community positive examples of strong black men.  It was something that I was exposed to growing up, ad I know how much of an impact it had on me.  My only remorse is that as involved as I am, I can do but so much, and there are still others who aren’t exposed to such leaders.  For many of them, true success, without the ability to perform or play sports, was not a reality.  Thanks to Barack Obama, these young people have an opportunity to dream with their eyes wide open!

If you ask anyone who knows me, they can probably tell you how active I am in my community; how I’ve always been positive and optimistic; how much I try to encourage others to make the right decisions/choices.  Barack Obama inspires me to want to do more.

In a few years, I (a single man) will take on the challenge of guiding three of my seven godchildren through their teenage years.  I chose to do so because I want them to learn, first hand from a man, what it takes to be a man.  Barack Obama, no matter what the outcome of today’s election, has just made my job a little easier.

Thank you again Oprah, for the introduction.  Thank you on behalf of my godchildren.  Thank you on behalf of my family and friends.  Thank you on behalf of the young people of every organization that I volunteer with.  Thank you on behalf of every child whose future just got brighter.

Sincerely yours,

Spry Lee Scott

Lady Obama’s Inaugural Style

Since it’s my job to keep people looking their best, many people have reached out to me, to get my opinion on Michelle Obama’s wardrobe choices for this historic day.  I honestly had to sit back for a while and just watch footage of her over and over again.  After hours of deliberating, and countless conversations/facebook discussions, I have come to the following conclusion(s).

First, let’s look at why Michelle is considered to be such a fashion pundit.  If I’m not mistaken, it started around the time that she visited the set of “The View”, wearing the black and white dress by Donna Ricco.  She received rave reviews for choosing to wear this particular garment.  Yet, if we really take a look at it again, I’m sure that most of us would agree that it was just “a nice dress” that fit her well.  Not trendsetting; not outside of the box; not over the top - just nice.  What got her so much attention is that never since Jackie Onassis Kennedy, has a presidential candidate’s wife so boldly worn her arms out.  Not to mention that she had a well enough fan-base to send the designer’s dress sales through the roof.  So, toned arms in a “nice” dress, coupled with this particular garment flying off store racks, is what started folks to talking.

From that point on, the world began to watch our soon-to-be first lady’s clothing selections with an eagle’s eye.  What she wore to a debate, led to our own debates around water coolers and on blogspots everywhere. Her looks were always conservative, while the colors never failed to compliment her skin tones.  With the exception of a couple of missed targets (everyone will have their own opinion), Mrs. Obama would normally do quite well in the fashion department.  We must agree that she tends to understand what colors work for her, and she appropriately dresses her body type.

For one of the most important days in her husband’s (and her country’s) life, Michelle Obama understood that all eyes were on her, and what she would wear.  For her day look, she chose to wear a color dubbed as “lemon-grass” by the dress designer, Isabel Toledo. Her outfit was both classic and timeless; a look that will exquisitely exist alongside the garbs of first ladies that preceded her in The Smithsonian.  The two-piece wool lace dress and coat, proved once again, that Lady Obama is in tune with what compliments her own body.

Our First Lady’s evening gown probably received the most mixed reviews since the O.J. Simpson verdict.  Her decision to wear a Jason Wu original was both shocking and, to many, utterly disappointing.  Although I did win the dress pool amongst family and friends (I guessed a white, one shoulder gown), this ensemble was far from what I expected.  My first reaction was one of “WTF???”.  However the more I watched, the more I realized that, once again, she dressed her body.  With one shoulder out, she proved that she can show some skin, and still be elegant.

More importantly, what I think was missed by many is that in her dress choices, Mrs. Obama made a statement that rang louder than the liberty bell; one which proved to be far more significant than pleasing fashion critics. Although she had the privilege to choose from the world’s most sought after designers, like her husband, she paid attention, and gave a voice to the lesser known.  Instead of easily adorning herself with designers that flood the pages of Vogue, In-Style, Essence and more, she allowed new talent, who are just as deserving, an opportunity to shine. As a stylist, I would have selected something a lot more sleek, accessorized differently, and gave more glamorous suggestions for hair and makeup.  Nevertheless, I can’t (for a lack of better terms) hate on her.  In this case, I put aside my own selfish critiques, and I applaud her efforts.  Once again, I am awed by an Obama.  Of course, I feel that there are some improvements that could be made, but I do believe she’s on the right track.  With a little guidance from the world’s best kept fashion secret (Spry, of course), my president’s wife will easily slip into her role as not only the best first lady this country has ever had, but the most fashionable one as well.

*Please excuse me for tooting my own horn, but you know I had to throw it in there.

The Making of Spry!

Since I was in high school, I’ve always felt like I was one of the only persons, amongst a select few, who had any fashion sense. It was then that I concluded that it was my absolute duty to make sure the rest of the world could have access to information that came natural to me. I needed to be the portal that will take these “fashion misfits” to higher ground! Friends and family members would often recruit me to go along on their shopping trips for some free advice. (Sometimes I could get a free meal or T-shirt out of it).

Although I enjoyed making them over, I still felt like an orphan, adopted by a society of people who would never be able to explain to me why I couldn’t wear white after Labor Day. It wasn’t until I entered the fashion industry as a runway model (at age 17), that I realized there were more of my species out there. People who understood the importance of knowing their body types, matching their skin tones, and who could properly pronounce the term “umpire waist”. WOW! This is where I belong (or so I thought). Yet, strutting down the runway still did not fill my void. I was content, but still there was more that needed to be done. I was a plethora of information when it comes to dressing your figure properly, and I needed to share this knowledge with the 4 out of 5 people I sit next to on the subway everyday. A friend suggested that I look into a career as a fashion stylist. “You mean I could not only offer fashion advice, but get paid doing it?” (Imagine how many meals and t-shirts that would buy!) “I’m in!” And that’s my introduction to the world of fashion as a Stylist.

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