LoudPen’s Portfolio

LoudPen has written blog posts, articles, website copy, and press releases. LoudPen has the ability to make words pop off the page and draw readers in. LoudPen is creative, professional, and easy to work with. LoudPen can create unique and original content about fashion, style, beauty, travel, music, entertainment, sports, and much more. Please see below for work samples.

Fashion: 

1. The Couture Council Luncheon Honoring Valentino – To create this post, I worked with the Museum at FIT and Dr. Valerie Steele to attend and cover this prestigious New York Fashion Week event. The post includes my reflections on the event. Photos were provided by the Museum at FIT.
2. The Daphne Guinness Press Preview at the Museum at FIT –  To create this post, I worked with the Museum at FIT and Dr. Valerie Steele to attend and cover this exclusive event. The post includes my reflections on the event. Photos were taken by me.
3. Zang Toi Spring/Summer 2013 Show Review – A show review of Fashion Designer Zang Toi’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection. I attended this show during New York Fashion Week.
4. Chris Benz Spring/Summer 2013 Show Review – A show review of Fashion Designer Chris Benz’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection. I attended this show during New York Fashion Week.
5. Of Whonder – A feature on a new plus-size label, Of Whonder. Photos were provided by Of Whonder.

 

Beauty: 

1. Beauty & the Pen: Clayspray Product Review – A review of Clayspray skincare line. Products provided by Clayspray.
2. Beauty & the Pen: Hydroxatone Product Review – A review of Hydroxatone products. Products provided by Hydroxatone and iFabbo.
3. Beauty & the Pen: Perlier Volcanic Thermal Spa Thermo Renewing Scrub – A review of Perlier Scrub. Products provided by Perlier and iFabbo.
4. Press Pen: St. Ives Product Review – A review of St. Ives products. Products provided by St. Ives.

 

Events: 

1. M&TVA Awards –  I wrote these posts after attending and covering the M&TVA Awards in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The M&TVA Awards is an awards show that honors top Uzbek actresses, artists, and musicians. Full sponsorship was provided by the Fund Forum of Arts & Culture Uzbekistan.
2. New York Fashion Week – I wrote this selection of posts while attending New York Fashion Week. I have been attending and covering New York Fashion Week since 2010.
3. Charleston Fashion Week – I wrote these articles while attending Charleston Fashion Week in Charleston, SC. I received a press pass which granted me access to shows.
4. Style.uz Art Week – I wrote this series of posts while attending Style.uz Art Week in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Style.uz Art Week is a fashion/art week that I was sponsored to attend and cover. Full sponsorship was provided by the Fund Forum of Arts & Culture Uzbekistan.
5. HoustonPress Artopia 2014 – I wrote this post after attending Artopia 2014. Artopia is a fashion, music, art, food, and culture event hosted by the HoustonPress. I received a media pass which granted me full access to the event.
6. Untapped Indie Music Beer Festival – I wrote this post prior to the Untapped Indie Beer & Music Festival in Ft. Worth, TX. Untapped features the best emerging musicians and beer brands.
7. Press Pen: The Affordable Art Fair NYC – I wrote this post after attending the Affordable Art Fair in NYC.
8. Copenhagen Fashion Week – I wrote this feature on Copenhagen Fashion Week Fall 2013.

Music: 

1. Aaliyah: Beats for the Streets and the Millennial Generation – This post is about R&B Artist Aaliyah and how her music affected the Millennial Generation.
2. Pen’s Rhythm Nation: Ben l’Oncle Soul – I wrote this feature article on French Soul Artist Ben l’Oncle Soul.
3. The End of An Era: The Style and Sound of 90s R&B Girl Groups – This post dissects the style and sound of 90s R&B girl groups like TLC, Brownstone, and Xscape.
4. Pen’s Rhythm Nation: Elle Varner is Perfectly Imperfect – This is an album review of R&B Artist Elle Varner’s debut album Perfectly Imperfect.
5. Pen’s Rhythm Nation: The MF Life by Melanie Fiona – I wrote this album review of R&B Artist Melanie Fiona’s album, The MF Life.
6. Pen’s Rhythm Nation Warrior by Kesha – I wrote this album review of Pop Artist Kesha’s album, Warrior.

 

Art: 

1. Press Pen: Motown the Musical is Coming to Dallas, Texas – I wrote this post about Motown the Musical which is a play that will be coming to Dallas, TX in 2015.
2. Press Pen: Flavor NYC Illustrations by Stine Reintoft – I worked with Fashion Illustrator Stine Reintoft who drew illustrations of photos of my favorite celebrities as well as models featured in the Flavor NYC campaign.
3. Press Pen: 100 Years of Flamenco in NYC – This post is about a Flamenco exhibit that took place at the New York Public Library.
4. Pen Point: Anders Zorn A European Artist Seduces America – This post is about Swedish artist Anders Zorn.

 

Film: 

1. Press Pen: The Village of Peace – This post features a film that tells the story of African Hebrew Israelites and their journey from America to Africa.
2. Happy Thanksgiving Celebrate with Pen’s Favorite Things Movies Edition – This post features my favorite movies: The Sound of Music, Harlem Nights, and Polly.
3. Pen Poin: Love Film Review – A review of the Chinese film, Love
4. Pen.Point: Diana Vreeland The Eye Has To Travel – A film review of the Diana Vreeland documentary “The Eye Has To Travel”
5. Pen Point: Bachelorette Movie Review – A movie review of Bachelorette, a film starring Kirsten Dunst, Isla Fischer, and Lizzy Caplan.

Travel:

1. Press Pen: The Lone Star Court – A Retro Inspired Hotel – A feature length post on the Lone Star Court Hotel in Austin, TX. The Lone Star Court will be providing de la Pen…All Pen Everything with a complimentary stay at the hotel for a media visit in April 2014.
2. Press Pen: Royal Sonesta Houston Giveaway – This post featured a giveaway for readers which included a complimentary one night stay and breakfast for two at the restaurant, ARA. The Royal Sonesta Houston sponsored this giveaway by offering a complimentary room and breakfast for two.
3. Press Pen: Corinthia Hotel Budapest Hosts A Three-Night Luxury Experience – This post features Corinthia Hotel Budapest and a special three night luxury experience they offered.

Lifestyle:

1. Press Pen: Sweet and Sassy Moscato by Middle Sister Wines – A post about Sweet & Sassy Moscato by Middle Sister Wines. This post received a comment from Rebel Red who is the official spokesperson for Middle Sister Wines!
2. Skintyfatgirl: How To Make Chicken Chimichangas – A post about how to make Chicken Chimichangas.
3. Press Pen: Marisol Umbrellas – A post about Marisol Umbrellas.

Interviews: 

1. Interview with Kelly Cutrone – To create this post, I participated in a conference call with Fashion Publicist and Owner of People’s Revolution, Kelly Cutrone. The post includes my reflections on the interview and conference call as well as statements made by Kelly during the conference call.
2. Interview with Andre Leon Talley – To create this post, I worked with @CachaLopez who shot the video interview. The interview features Andre’s reflections on the exhibition “Joaquin Sorolla and the Glory of Spanish Dress” which was on view at the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute. Mr. Talley curated the exhibition.
3. Interview with Indie Folk Singer Dylan Starrs – To create this post, I conducted a phone interview with Dylan Starrs. The post includes Dylan’s interview responses and my reflections on his double EP.
4. Interview with Creative Director and Designer Durrah Khalil – To create this post, I conducted an email interview with Durrah Khalil. The post features Durrah’s responses to interview questions.
5. Interview with Fabio Fasolini – To create this post, I conducted an email interview with Fabio Fasolini. The post features Durrah’s responses to interview questions.

Press Releases:

1. The Network Launches A Lifestyle Brand Called Flavor – A press release on the launch of lifestyle brand Flavor
2. The Network Launches Flavor NYC to Promote Diversity in Fashion – A press release on the launch of the Flavor NYC which was a campaign to promote diversity in fashion

 

Website Copy: 

1. www.allpeneverything.com – I wrote all the page copy for my online lifestyle magazine de la Pen…All Pen Everything.
2. www.thenetworkfam.com – I wrote all website copy for The Network. The Network is a creative agency that produces events, marketing campaigns, video and photo shoots, and lifestyle brands.

Contact Pen at delapen@thenetworkfam.com for any collaboration inquiries. You can also click the icon to view the de la Pen…All Pen Everything media kit.

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