CASSIE IN BUST MAGAZINE
Check out Cassie in the Aug/Sept issue of Bust Magazine. The model/singer is featured wearing some of the latest fall trends. She also spoke a little bit about her style, fave music and more. Here's the article:
Nuit Blanche
R&B singer Cassie proves you can look good even when you’ve partied on till the break of dawn.
We worked with stylist Galadriel Masterson and photographer Danielle St. Laurent to develop the vision for “Nuit Blanche” (which translates literally as “white night” in French, aka an all-nighter). The inspiration comes from staying up all night after a great late-summer party and watching the sunrise on the beach, still wearing your frock from the evening before. The story’s mood was inspired by the La Roux tune “Bulletproof” and “Heartbeats” by the Knife and the shoot took place near Fort Tilden beach in Queens, NY.
Though the model, Cassie, has style in spades, she’s also got a knack for music. Her first self-titled record came out in 2006, and if you haven’t heard her recent single, “Official Girl,” featuring Lil’ Wayne, get on it now. We caught up with Cassie to find out a little bit more about the 23-year-old R&B singer.
Where are you from?
I was born and raised in New London, CT, and I now live between N.Y.C. and Los Angeles. My apartment in New York is home base, though.
When did you get into music?
I started playing the piano at age 11 or 12. I wanted to be able to accompany myself while I sang. The first song I sang and played was Roberta Flack’s “Killing Me Softly.”
Do you have any upcoming music releases you can tell us about?
I am gearing up to have a new single released this fall.
What are your favorite late-summer jams?
I’m loving “Bulletproof” by La Roux, “Hello Good Morning” by Diddy, and “Fireworks” by Drake, featuring Alicia Keys.
Do you dress up a lot, or do you like to keep it casual?
I definitely like dressing up on fun occasions or even just for nights out with my girls, but on the regular, I like to mix casual with a little bit of high fashion. I have a shoe addiction, so even if I’m in a Rick Owens tank and J Brand jeans, I like to rock a dope pair of shoes.
Who are some of your favorite designers?
Recently, I’ve been wearing Alexander Wang.
What are your three essential travel items?
Moisturizer, my iPad, and a comfy pair of socks.
What’s your dream scenario for your life 10 years from now?
Anyone who knows me knows that I’m a family person, so in 10 years I hope to be madly in love with my future husband, surrounded by children. I also dream that in 10 years my career will have flourished and I’ll have a home on the water somewhere.