Miss Sierra Leone USA 2013-2014 Ruby B. Johnson: Miss Sierra Leone USA Walks in FMDS Spring 2014 Urban Jungle Runway Show

Hello world!!!

I hope you and yours are doing well. I've been doing well, thanks be to God! Last week, I walked on the runway for Virginia Tech's Fashion Merchandise and Design Society's Spring Fashion Show, themed "Urban Jungle." Most of the designers and models for this show were current students at Virginia Tech. Below are some photos of me on the runway during the show, channeling my favorite supermodel Naomi Campbell! I'm sure more photos will pop up as time goes by but I wanted to share these photos with all of you. I hope you like them just as I do.

Model: Ruby B. Johnson
T-shirt: Kid Dangerous
Make-up artist: Kasey
Photographer: Chen Jiang

Getting made-up by Kasey
Miss Sierra Leone USA 2013-2014 Ruby B. Johnson

Miss Sierra Leone USA 2013-2014 Ruby B. Johnson

Model: Ruby B. Johnson
Designer: Jazzy Ervins
Make-up artist: Kasey
Photographer: Chen Jiang

Whenever it comes to doing fashion shows, one of my big concerns is usually my hair styling. Although I am open to have a variety of hairstyles, I am very particular about the use of minimal chemicals and heat on my hair. The coordinators wanted the models in ponytails or hair down in slick form, however, I requested and they agreed that I can rock my hair in its natural texture and do something different with it. Special thanks to my mom for doing my hair in cornrows and bantu knots (which were later taken down to have a big fauxhawk). Thank you to my fellow models Midori and Jasmine for helping me take out the bantu knots and "puffing" my hair! Thanks to Kasey for doing a fierce job with my make-up, as well as for some of the other models. Last but not least, thanks to my stager, Kristin, who helped me get in and out of my clothes and putting on and taking out my accessories for my outfits for the fashion show backstage. All of "you rock, don't change!"

Model: Ruby B. Johnson
Designer: Jazzy Ervins
Make-up artist: Kasey
Photographer: Chen Jiang

Thank you, Jazzy Ervins for your beautiful and creative designs fit for women of all sizes and color; I felt beautiful and sexy wearing your design and I'm glad I made you proud on stage.

Model: Ruby B. Johnson
Designer: Riley Sixta
Make-up artist: Kasey
Photographer: Chen Jiang

Congratulations to Riley Sixta, one of my designers, who won the Best New Designer Award; I'm wearing one of her collections in the photos above and below in the fashion show. I felt like a Greek Goddess in this design.

Model: Ruby B. Johnson
Designer: Riley Sixta
Make-up artist: Kasey
Photo credit: Priya Singh

Overall, I had a great time at the show and special thanks to the fashion show coordinators (Rachel Carter and Katie Brassington), the designers, runway coach (Midori Oglesby), my fellow models, stagers, and everyone involved in the production of this spectacular event. I met so many amazing ladies during this journey, and made lifelong friendships with these beautiful and sweet ladies. All the models were so helpful to each other backstage, and worked as a team. We are our sisters' keeper. I had a great time!