Conquer Your Inner Fashion!

The PINK obession

2009-03-02T20:27:00.000-08:00

PREPARE AND BE AWARE SPRING IS HERE!!!!!!

2009-02-28T10:27:00.001-08:00

GET INTO THE BEAUTIFUL LOOKS OF SPRING..........

Color: In with the pastels of course- yellows, pinks, peaches, lavender, sweet pea green, light blues, and white, also make sure you have your brights as well....

Fabrics/Prints: again your going to want lighter weight fabrics, sheers, denim is always a must, floral prints are a go....

Shoes: Wedges are a must, platforms, sandals....

Bags: light brown leather bags, floral patterns, fun colors, go huge or go clutch!

Glasses: If you wear glasses for your seeing be fun and add a colored pair to your collection or a fun printed pair is just as clever!

Shades are always a must this time of year, go big, go colorful, be fun and spontaneous with your pick.

Tips: The boyfriends jean is huge this spring/summer lots of tears, rips, distressed, and light colored denim including white.

Long jersey dresses are still in, so get one in your favorite bright color!

Wear lots of white and accent it with your favorite color of the season!

Belt it, Belt it, Belt it!!!!!

For example, take that cute white dress and belt it with your favorite spring color, with some shoes that match that belt. Belting those boyfriend jeans are almost a must if they are saggy ;)

If you go subtle with your attire make it pop with your fierce pair of glasses or that carribean style straw hat!!!

Look who's behind Kelly Rowland!!!!!

2009-02-12T13:00:00.000-08:00

Pay close attention to who's behind Kelly Rowland while interviewed in the link below.....

http://bossip.com/83360/who-looked-more-bangin-kelly-rowland-and-beyonce/#more-83360

Why am I sooooo Excited.........

2009-02-12T12:45:00.000-08:00

Well..........

Great VALENTINES gift for the LADIES :)

2009-02-09T22:16:00.001-08:00

Shop now its in......

www.maccosmetics.com/

M.A.C. meets HELLO KITTY

2009-02-07T08:53:00.000-08:00

HOW EXCITING IS THIS!!!

MY TWO FAVORITES CONNECT FOR A CLABORATION FOR VALENTINES DAY :)

HERE IS WHAT THE MENU IS LOOKING LIKE........

LIPSTICK

Cute Ster Sheer peachy pink with pearl
Big Bow Sheer brighti ntense blue pink
Fresh Brew Creamed coffee
Fashion Mews Sheer pale lavender
Strayin’ Frosty midtone mint
Most Popular Sheer deep berry

Lipglass

Sweet Strawberry Sheer berry with blue pearl
Mimmy Light creamy ipnk with pink and gold pearl
Nice To Be Nice Sheer bright intense orange with pearl
Nice Kitty Sheer neon pink with blue pearl
She Loves Candy Pale blue pink with gold pearl
Fast Friends Sheer bright intense purple with pearl

Keep reading for full details!

Tinted Lip Conditioner

Popster Lively coral pink
Pink Fish Soft neutral pink

Eyeshadow x 4: Lucky Tom ($38.00)

Stylin Midtone violet blue with multi-dimensional pearl
Lucky Tom Dark charcoal brown with gold pearl
Creme Royale Yellow wheast gold
Pardisco Soft bright pinky coral with golden shimmer

Eyeshadow x4: Too Dolly

Too Dolly Frosty midtone mint
Stately Black Rich blue with silver sparkle
Yogurt Soft pale pink
Romping Rich magenta with pink pearl

Glitter Eye Liner

Her Glitz Blackened gold with multi-dimensional glitter
Glitterpuss Orangey bronze with multi-dimensional glitter
Kitty Power Pink with with multi-dimensional glitter
Girl Groove Clear/white teal reflects and with multi-dimensional glitter

Pigment

Milk Frosty pale silvery pink
Deep Blue Green Rich, deep bluish green

Reflects Glitter

Reflects Blue Sparkling blue
Reflects Very Pink Sparkling fuchsia pink

Nail Lacquer

Something About Pink Blue pink fuchsia
On the Prowl Light creamy grey
Vestral White Creamy white

Plush Lash

Plushblack Black

Beauty Powder Blush

Fun & Games Soft orange peach
Tippy Midtone blue pink

Beauty Powder

Tahitian Sand Soft coral peach
Pretty Baby Soft sunny pink with gold

Lash

Hello Kitty Lash Half lash with overlapping hairs to emphasize outer

Accessories

Hello Kitty Tote ($45.00)
Hello Kitty Petite Makeup Bag ($22.00)
Hello Kitty Makeup Bag ($35.00)
Hello Kitty Soft Vanity Case ($55.00)
Hello Kitty Purse Mirror ($22.00)
Hello Kitty Brush Collection ($49.50)
Hello Kitty Mirrored Key Clip ($16.00)
Hello Kitty Beaded Bracelet ($34.00)
Hello Kitty Plush Doll ($42.00)

AVAILABLE : FEBRURARY 12, 2009

My Pick of the day!

2009-02-03T19:57:00.000-08:00

I love this song, beautiful just beautiful......

Originally by the famous Etta James but most recently re-made by Beyonce from her movie Cadillac Records based on a true story, she plays Etta James:

Here is "I'd Rather Go Blind":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRrBihMJbZo

Why try? Why not just be yourself?

2009-02-03T19:07:00.000-08:00

Okay guys and gals. Me and my husband were watching a music video today and I started talking to him, which leads me to blogging about the same discussion....

I noticed ever since the term "Swagger" or "Swag" has been in use (more now then ever) men have been trying soooooo hard to live up to this image, this look, sexy sexy sexy. They are trying so hard that it's ANNOYING me!!! It's like the new marketing scheme for the industry. There are two options for marketing SEX or RAW CREATIVITY. Why don't more people stick with creativity???

Just be yourself and don't try to have this "swag" that isn't you, because its AWKWARD!

Here are some examples below of what I mean:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=4ap7-89YkCE&feature=related

http://youtube.com/watch?v=0_17Tz1hViE

http://youtube.com/watch?v=OkOJk_KONso&feature=PlayList&p=27E759E4ABE6D5FC&playnext=1&index=18

Now if you must and I mean if you must promote sex as an artist, it should look just like this:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=9MbGdc5Nx8Y

P.s. Thanks to all the artists, directors, producers, fashion designers, etc that take creativity into hand rather then just using sex, money, and trashy women.....

Raw and Unique Styles

2009-02-02T12:53:00.000-08:00

I have a huge amount of respect for designers who are fearless, not afraid to step outside of the box.

I can also appreciate all those people out there who are not afraid to be different in style, they are willing to wear what no one else would dare, creating their very own RAW AND UNIQUE STYLE.....

Indian Fashion Designer: Manish Arora at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Harajuku fashion in Japan

Miss Sixty's unique style: Runway 09

Heatherette always brings edgy fun styles to the fashion scene!!!

Betsey Johnson always dares to be DIFFERENT!!!

Bentley Fonzworth is a "cool outrageous lover of uniquely raw style"!!!

3 Reasons Why I am In Love With J.Crew

2009-01-30T18:22:00.000-08:00

Okay for those of you who don't know I have had an obession with J.Crew for quite a while now. Yes, a huge crush!!!!

So I want to give you three reasons why my love for their clothing is soooooooooooo STRONG!!!

1. Color: J. Crew's chose of color is beyond AMAZING, it is truly exciting to walk into a J.Crew store and see what it looks like for a clothing line to do so right by their color selections. They are able to be bold and creative with their color selections by mastering their merchandising/display. Just try going into your local J.Crew without your jaw dropping in aw :) You can go into a J.Crew and find nearly any color you are looking for...

2. Quality is something we see so seldomly today. We are so use to poor quality that we now accept disposable clothing (like Forever21) and we no longer expect to use pieces in our wardrobes for longer then 6-12months. We should be able to have pieces in our closets for years without it pilling from low abrasion resistance, crocking, bleeding, getting holes because of loose seams, etc. J.Crew is so on top of their quality that they take the time and money to make the inside of their clothing look just as good as the outside. For example, I own several pieces of their outerwear from blazers to peacoats and I was highly impressed with how they finish the garment on the inside with gorgeous colored piping and lining, its just amazing!

3. Classic/Timeless: Its is so nice to be able to purchase an item that you can wear five years from the day you purchased it and it will still be in fashion. However, there is nothing more disappointing then spending $150 on a jacket that you can no longer wear because it is out of style nearly the next month and with never come back into style, what a waste of money! Well the other reason why I love J. Crew is because they take this into consideration and make sure a huge amount of their selection is classic/timeless. For example, cardigans, peacoats,blazers, trenchcoats, buttoned up collared tops, etc...

BONUS: One other little bonus perk about J.Crew is how they have started with rather humble beginnings only selling their product out of a catalogue to expanding into an empire...

J.Crew is a one stop shop for the whole family. With clothing for women, men, and CrewCuts for the kids, wedding wear, dog wear, jewelry, shoes, accessories....they have it all and do so well at it not slacking in any area!

Andre 3000 named one of the "Best New Designers in America" by GQ Magazine

2009-01-26T20:36:00.000-08:00

Andre 3000, part of the group Outkast has a background in hip-hop, has recently moved toward his acting career, and is now in the fashion limelight. Will his line Benjamin Bixby do well after signing with upscale Barneys.com exclusively in the U.S.?

We shall see.....

Andre's pieces range from $95-$395

Even though I want Andre Benjamin's line to do really well I am not sure I believe it will with price points that are so high. I also don't think it was a necessarily good idea to sign an exclusive contract with Barney's unless they offered him a significant amount of money.

Andre brings something new to the fashion Industry he's going with an era that not too many designers touch, circa 1935 and adding a modern day flare that I can appreciate. I am cheering him on and hope for the best....

Will Beyonce's House of Dereon/Dereon collection do better then it has in the past?

2009-01-26T18:37:00.000-08:00

Hey all!

Here is the link to check out Beyonce's new Campaign for her Dereon and House of Dereon Spring Collection....

Let me know what you think:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4is3x5WTJaE

What's hot Spring/Summer 09 WOMEN

2009-01-24T05:01:00.000-08:00

Women:

Fabrics:

Lightweight fabrics/Sheer

Must haves and silhouettes:

blouses rather then so many t-shirts and tunics, one shoulder designs (thanks to Mrs. Michelle Obama she helped this come back to life) "cutaway" bikini's

What's back:

Fringing is suppose to be back in but I am very interested to see how this works out because this is a trend that people in my opinion often give a bad look as well as the old school teared jean look which is also suppose to be back in come spring/summer,

Color/Prints

I personally think COLOR and FLORAL PRINTS are definitely still a PLUS!

What's hot Spring/Summer/Winter 09-2010 MEN

2009-01-24T03:47:00.000-08:00

Men:

Fit:

Fitted and more tailored clothing (stay away from the oversized/baggy fit)

Colors:

natural earth tone colors (browns, black, grays, nude), bolder color will be used as an accent rather then the main display.

Texture/print/fabric

Subtle plaids, herringbone and houndstooth prints, course and dull textured fabrics

Shoes:

Men, substitute those sneakers for a fresh pair of leather dress shoes, or some Clarks, or some Perry Ellis nude colored desert boot, a more formal sneaker that you can wear to your dressy casual clothing....

Must haves:

Skinny ties and Pants rather then a closet filled with denim only

They DON'T fit the look!!!

2009-01-23T02:14:00.000-08:00

Okay here it goes guys, here are some of the no no's in the industry, just a handful....

They fit the look!!!

2009-01-23T01:21:00.000-08:00

I can truly appreciate those who fit the look. By saying "fit the look", I mean someone who is dressed in attire that suits their personality, their hobbies, their day to day interests fit their image and what they are wearing, etc ..... So, do I want to see Oprah in a leather studded jacket with spiked hair...NO! Do I want to see David Beckham in baggy pants, an oversized T-shirt and a fedora.....NO THANKS!

There are so many celebrities today that have stylist who don't do their job and don't take advantage of the ability to make their clients look great and fit the look!

They dress these celeb's up to be something their not. So when a stylist or celebrity does the job right I can truly admire what they are wearing, even go to the next step of figuring out what designer they are representing and enjoy what Im looking at almost as if its artwork. Otherwise I am disappointed and probably wont pay their clothing any mind past being turned off.

I think its important to make sure you are enhancing who you are when you get dressed rather then changing the way you are completely.

BOY's get the short end of the stick?

2009-01-21T12:11:00.000-08:00

Here are some awesome pic's of boys clothing as well.

But most of my sources listed in my top six blog cater to both boys and girls....

P.S. the blazer and the snickers are for boy's in my last blog as well

If any of you are on the look out for boys clothing and having trouble finding things, let me know and I would be happy to help :)

Top 6 CHILDREN'S clothing lines

2009-01-20T19:36:00.000-08:00

There is such a huge growth in children's apparel. So many designers are jumping on the band wagon and launching children's clothing lines. Here are some of my personal favorites!!!

1.Crewcuts by J.Crew: AMAZING!!!! Watching the Inauguration if you didn't notice, the Obama girls looking beautiful in J.Crew's children line crewcuts. Crewcuts offers a wide variety of classic pieces that are timeless for children from silk skirts to your cashmere sweaters and classic oxford shirts.

Parents check it out! http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Navigation/CrewCuts.jsp

2. French Connection: French Connection UK has a minimal children's selection that is offered online only. http://usa.frenchconnection/category/kids/kids.htm

3. Sugar Free Baby: A free spirited, hip, fun line for kids that is ORGANIC with an inspiration from our environment.

www.sugarfreebaby.com

4. Phillip Lim: Has an adorable line for girls with peacoats, leggings, and my favorite adorable bows...

http://www.31philliplim.com/main.html

5. Little Marc Jacobs by Marc Jacobs: If you enjoy Marc Jacobs you will find the same interest in little Marc Jacobs

6. Ella Moss Kids: Very cute dresses paired with their leggings, and longer blouses that can be paired with leggings as well...

More on the economic hardship hitting the fashion Industry

2009-01-19T21:54:00.000-08:00

Who else is being affected?

Mens Vogue: Downsized from 10 issues annually to two issues and will now just be added to the regular Vogue magazines bounded to the reverse side. This way they are reducing cost and still reaching a customer base that still buying.

Macy's: Is sadly closing 11 of their stores nationwide. The following store closures will affect 960 employes. These closures with cost nearly $65 million.

On the flip side there are mass clearance sales to get rid of their stock!!! :) You know what that means....

Fashion News Report!!!

2009-01-19T03:15:00.000-08:00

Economic crisis

Milan, Italy:

Fall-Winter 2009-2010 Runway for men is dealing with buyers who are in a financial crunch.

Designers take this into consideration with their lines for upcoming seasons.

Neiman Marcus:

On Tuesday January 16th 2009 it was reported that Neiman Marcus will be cutting up to 400 jobs throughout from due to our economic climate.

J.Crew:

J.Crew's stock is reported at a low of $8.56....

Hopefully we will start seeing a change in things soon!!!

Any Suggestions in what we can do to help better our economy?

Spring Runway 2009

2009-01-19T02:09:00.000-08:00

WHAT DO YOU PREFER THIS SPRING???

Stripes

Polka Dots

Are LETTERMAN JACKETS back in style or were they never out of style???

2009-01-18T01:35:00.000-08:00

Ladies be aware of pink!!!

Skater Terry Kennedy aka TK

Sponsored by Kr3w clothing wears letterman

Check it out: http://www.kr3wapparel.com/kr3w/terry-kennedy/

Kanye has everyone on edge waiting for his clothing line to launch.

He mentions on his blog

that he will be releasing some of his pieces this month....