Balenciaga&MK Pictures courtesy of: http://daddylikey.blogspot.com/2007/01/let-us-begin-with-balenciaga-boot-and_08.html
Thursday, August 30, 2007
Balenciaga For Less? No Way!
Balenciaga&MK Pictures courtesy of: http://daddylikey.blogspot.com/2007/01/let-us-begin-with-balenciaga-boot-and_08.html
Rihanna Upgraded!
Thursday, August 9, 2007
New Women's Blazer by Nike
If you're in NYC, you can try locating these at Alife Rivington Club or your other other local urban shoe stores that carry blazers.
First picture courtesy of: www.kixandthecity.com
Second picture courtesy of: Diamondd on FSF
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Are you ready for Fall?! If not, get stocked up on Fall's 241 Essential Pieces according to Net-A-Porter HERE. A few of my picks include this simple but sexy
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1. V Magazine (Sister publication to Visionaire)
I stopped by the lovely office of Visionaire\V magazine yesterday and let me just say it's a great space. White walls filled with art, tons of reference books, and collectible toys. The staff was nice enough to give me several issues to look over (HII Jill & Julie Anne!). The size of the magazine and the large red V - which reminds me of the V for Victory mini series - let's you know this isn't the average fashion magazine. If you want a magazine that's different from the norm and you don't have the current issue, pick it up! My favorite features are the creative photos of "Foot Fetish" and the cover story "Before & After" which shows that everything documented in magazines are not fake. You have to start off with real beauty. Plus it features one of my favorite models, the undeniably beautiful Doutzen Kroes. You can check out some of the content of the current issue HERE. For the gents, check out VMan.
2. The Pearl Mag
"TO BE PEARL MEANS
You have class & style.
You take care of yourself.
You know how to dress to attract positive attention.
You strive for higher education. You're less naive and more worldly.
You want to learn more and explore all the world has to offer.
You're an Urban Sophisticate - you know when and where to keep it real ("hood") and when to let your sophistication shine through.
Your friends are not embarrassed to take you places.
You're sexy."
I love showing a fellow sister some love - HII Gabrielle! If you feel as if the above description applies to you, then you should be reading the Pearl Mag. Named after her late grandmother, Gabrielle has just launched the Pearl Magazine website. Besides writing for her on blog, she writes for Honey Mag as well. Get the current rundown on fashion, music, relationships, and more. Support her and check out all the goodness HERE.
3.TEAM FACELIFT
During one my random occurrences of watching MTV, I was introduced to this new group called Team Facelift. When Fonda freestyled in one of the commercials saying "But women, they love me like fashion, right", I was hooked. Say hello to the New Age Beastie Boys - well, in my opinion. Their fashion sense...its a bit out there. But that's what we love over here - individuality. They're not afraid to take risks. I'm noting the afro haired member Fat Jew must have an extensive eyewear collection which I'm admiring. And talk about self-confidence. He just may be my favorite member. Their music...witty, nasty, RAW as can be and can actually be classified as hip-hop unlike all that other garbage on the airwaves today. Their aim is to "basically to do to rap what Elton John did to being gay". And I love it. With such hits as "I Wanna Have Your Baby" and "Dipping Chicken", how could you not dig it?! One of my favorite lines from No Love is "I know slobs with no jobs/they have a credit card debt/they owe at Burberry still" because it's so HILARIOUS.
You can learn more about the group and listen to their music on their website HERE and their MySpace HERE. And if you're hooked like I am, watch some live performances over on MTV HERE.
4. Strawberry Milkshakes In A Snowstorm
This a blog created by a fellow high school buddy as mine, Steven, who happens to be journalism student as well. His blog title alone should have you interested! If you need a sneaker or music fix, this is the site to go to. Or you can follow him along his path into journalism during his internship. I know I will. Check out his blog HERE.
Now run to those websites and get some knowledge...because I said so!
Sunday, August 5, 2007
You Gotta Love Miuccia.
Last season it was the turban, which was exquisite in my opinion. But am I really supposed to walk around the city with that metal headgear?
How about to a business meeting? Church maybe? It'll be a great conversation piece.
Nevertheless, it’s the impracticality of it that reminds you that fashion is art which is why deep down I love it.
Spring 07 picture courtesy of: http://niralimagazine.com/category/daily/
Fall 07 picture courtesy of: http://butterfly-black.blogspot.com/2007_02_01_archive.html
Kanye West = Fashion Designer?
'specially in my Pastelle, and my Bape sh!t
Act like you can't tell who made this"
-Kanye West "Stronger"
As reported in the August Harper's Bazaar magazine, it has been confirmed that Kanye's fashion line will be called "Pastelle". It's been in the works for the past three years and has been described as colorful. Many of us admire his sense of style so I am curious as to how it will turn out. Hopefully it will be something distinctive from what we see for male fashion today. Dabbling in high end as well streetwear only leaves us wondering which direction his line will go. I'd love to see if he can come up with something for us girlies as well.
Saturday, August 4, 2007
WWD Headlines: Aug Week 1
Friday, August 03, 2007
By Katherine Bowers
"NATICK, Mass. — Nordstrom's first Boston-area store, which opens Sept. 7 in the Natick Collection mall, plays to the luxury retailer's strengths: shoes and service."
So, for those of you in the Boston area, you might want to look out for that. Nordstrom is actually one of my favorite stores to go shoe shopping and I can only imagine what the new store will have to offer the consumers. As a pre-teen, I stayed in Boston for a summer. I didn't find anything to exciting in the area I was located. Never discovered the mall, only a lil' strip mall up the street. To my memory, I dont remember anything worthwile in that city. I just remember my dreadful experience of getting hit by a car and the driver NOT stopping . But it's nice to see Bean Town get a new premier store. Time to go back do some research for other great places to shop out there....
Monday, July 30, 2007
By Samantha Conti
"LONDON — Stella McCartney is about to indulge one of her great passions. The designer will launch her first lingerie collection for spring 2008, under a license with intimate apparel company Bendon, WWD has learned."
Stella's clothing line is one that I adore. What makes her even more amazing in my eyes is the fact that she's against using animals for her clothing line. I for one cannot stand real fur. Although I'm a big Vicky's girl, I look forward to seeing what lingerie pieces she puts out this Spring. I can see quite a few delicate sets in there. And I know you guys remember those high-waisted jeans from Ciara's "Promise" video because I sure wanted them - those were indeed Stella McCartney.
( but the shoes were D&G)
Published: Friday, July 27, 2007
By David Moin with contributions by Jeanine Poggi
"Gap Inc. headed north for its new chairman and chief executive, tapping Glenn Murphy, a Canadian with strong retail turnaround skills but no fashion experience."
You know, I am bit worried about this decision. I know GAP has not been doing too well with sales but hiring someone with no fashion experience is risky. To be honest I don't know when's the last time I went to a GAP. When's the last time YOU went shopping there? The nearest one in my mall recently closed down; I'm assuming due to lack of sales. I wish the company a positive turn around with the new CEO. Let's just hope they don't change the commerical forumlas. They're always something to remember.
Posen Signs Fragrance Deal
Friday, July 27, 2007
By Pete Born
"NEW YORK — Zac Posen, one of the rising stars of American fashion, has ended the suspense and stepped into the fragrance ring by signing a licensing deal with Selective Beauty. "
Prada to Sell Azzedine Alaïa Back to Namesake, Founder
Friday, July 27, 2007
By Amanda Kaiser
"MILAN — Prada SpA said Friday that it has inked a deal to sell 100 percent of Azzedine Alaïa Sas back to the namesake founder for an undisclosed price."
Are You A Millionaire?!
The waiting list for the New Limited Edition Louis Vuitton x Marc Jacobs x Pharrell Williams Millionaire Sunglasses that is. I received this following picture from a friend and realized I missed the chance to purchase a pair.
This past week, Louis Vuitton released the Millionaires again. This time in Black, Purple, and Teal. Retail was $1,050US + Tax.
A.A. Gone Wrong
NOW, this a prime example of what not to wear. I LOVE American Apparel just as much as the next girl. Well, maybe more. But this is plain wrong. Not to mention she's wearing a pair of Reebox 54.11s that the rest of the world can't seem to leave alone. I won't deny it, I'll only wear the yellow pair. But can we please find a new stylist for her? Hell, maybe even Rihanna's stylist since she did such a great job with her "bad girl" transformation. Anywho, if you want to look like Mya, here's what to buy:
1. A wavy weave\wig (If you need it)
2. Pink 25th Anniversary Reebok Freestyles
3. A pair of light washed denim jeans cut into shorts (DON'T front like you never did it as a teen)
4. A white tube top
5. A long black sleeve shirt cut to make fingerless gloves
6. A.A Lame Leggings in Silver
7. A. A. Nylon Tricot
Suspender Swimsuit in Purple
I just hope my readers can pull it off better without looking like a hot mess!
AND for the record, Me In Lame Leggings > Her.
B-)
We still love you Mya.
Fall 2007 Official Color
DAISY: The Marc Jacobs New Fragrance
Go to HERE to purchase it from the Bloomies website.
Better LATE than NEVER.
BONJOUR!
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- We love to write.
So here it is.