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2013 FALL TREND REPORT: A Fashionista's Closet Must Haves

2013 FALL TREND REPORT: A Fashionista’s Closet Must Haves

09/29/2013  |  No Comments

09/29/2013

    It's officially Fall! Mrs. Autumn if you're nasty. Lol. Just kidding! As we all know fashion repeats itself all the time. But we have to know when to repeat certain trends, right!?! I don't want to see any of you rockin' exaggerated bell bottom jeans this season. Yes, fashion is about self expression and you can rock whatever you wanna...but if you want to rock the hottest trends...stick to this list. I've studied New York Fashion Week videos, browsed my favorite websites and magazines, stalked all my celebrity fashion crushes, and of course explored my own personal style. Again, this list will not come as a surprise because most of the items listed are the same ones I listed on my trend report last year! Lol. So check out the list, print it to browse your own walk-in closet, or take it with you thrift store shopping, online shopping and even shopping in stores! It will come in handy...thank me later.
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ROCKIN' or NOT?: Christina Milian In ASCII Fringe Leather Moto Jacket

ROCKIN’ or NOT?: Christina Milian In ASCII Fringe Leather Moto Jacket

10/14/2012  |  No Comments

10/14/2012

    She almost got it right! Right? Christina Milian was recently spotted at the Kyle By Alene Too Boutique Opening in Beverly Hills. She rocked a color block bodycon dress, a ASCII Fringe Leather Moto Jacket ($458.00), a quilted body bag, black double platform booties, red polish, and minimum jewelry & make-up. Oh and let's not forget the unnecessary tights. This look is basically perfect but those tights have to go! Oh, and her bun. Really!?! She couldn't do anything else; even a better messy bun? What do ya'll think? Is her look ROCKIN or NOT?
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Brooklyn Nets Cheerleaders Uniforms Unveiled: Inspired By “Street Fashion

Brooklyn Nets Cheerleaders Uniforms Unveiled: Inspired By “Street Fashion”

09/26/2012  |  No Comments

09/26/2012

    Forget colorful pompons and bright hair ribbons — black and “stretch leatherette” is the tough and sexy look for the Brooklynette dancers, who will perform during halftime at the Barclays Center to cheer on the Brooklyn Nets.
    “The uniforms are feminine and strong,” said the costumes’ designer, David Dalrymple, who has worked with fashion icon Patricia Field for decades, collaborating on costumes for “Sex and the City” and “The Devil Wears Prada.”
    Instead of hair scrunchies, the Brooklynettes have boots, studded fingerless gloves, zippers and latex.
    “This isn’t palm trees and sunshine. It’s New York City, and it’s Brooklyn. It’s a different sensibility. We go hard,” the designer said.
    Dalrymple, 45, had designed the red and blue costumes for the Nets dancers in New Jersey and was hired to give the outfits an edgy makeover to commemorate the team’s move to Brooklyn.
    “They had an empty closet we had to fill,” he said.
    The Brooklynettes collection consists of seven full costumes.
    “They have a jumpsuit, a neoprene scuba blazer with sequin leggings, a little cropped warm-up jacket, and painted sequin leggings,” Dalrymple said.
    The squad of 20 dancers will debut its wardrobe when the Nets preseason begins next month. The Nets regular-season opener, against the Knicks, is at the Barclays Center on Nov. 1.
    “I do a lot of clothes for people in music,” said Dalrymple, who has designed costumes for Beyoncé and Mary J. Blige as well as the famous nude diamond-adorned body suit Britney Spears wore on stage at the MTV Music Awards in 2000.
    “My look is very pop star, or for the person who feels like a pop star,” he said.
    “For these costumes, we needed things that these women can dance and move in, but we wanted to bring in street elements. We needed to find that bridge of street fashion that can actually work on the court.”
    Well alright!!! I'm not feeling these uniforms at all!! Good & Hood came to mind when I first saw the pictures. But hey it's a Brooklyn thing, it may take some getting use to!! Are You Feeling Them?
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Mixing Prints: Starring Solange Knowles

Mixing Prints: Starring Solange Knowles

09/17/2012  |  No Comments

09/17/2012

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    Has anyone mastered the mixed prints trend this season? Whether you have or not, love it or hate...its an extremely hard trend to get right. If you need help definitely check out my article THE ART OF MIXING PRINTS on www.etcblogmag.com! But for a mini lesson let's check out Solange who is the Queen of Mixing Prints! She recently was spotted in NYC at the Alexander Wang after party rocking this look- embellished palazzo pants, a printed top, denim jacket, a bright messenger bag, and a Babatunde hat. The hat is from an African designer...Solange recently shot a video there and must have come across the designer.
    I haven't found their official website but here's their facebook in case you're interested in their hats. When looking at Solange's outfit there is really no method to her madness...and that's what I love about her. But to master this trend keep this in mind...for the look for less I first started with this navy printed palazzo pants, added a stripped shirt that has both navy and white which I pulled from the pants. That is the key to mixing prints...you can mix any print you want but make sure the colors are similar. I then pulled the pink print from the pants to find this amazing bright messenger bag. Finally, I added a brown hat, brown & navy wedges, and simple jewelry. So we are definitely mixing prints but for some reason it just flows. What do you think of mixing prints? Did we nail it?
Solange Teaches Us How to Mix Print
 
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Get Her Look For Less: Angela Simmons' Sweatshirt Dress

Get Her Look For Less: Angela Simmons’ Sweatshirt Dress

09/14/2012  |  No Comments

09/14/2012

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    Angela Simmons usually doesn't do much when it comes to my style senses, lol...but she has been "doin' it" during fashion week. I'm officially a style fan! She has shown so much originality and versatility in NYC. And speaking of being original...Angela rocked this sweatshirt dress with printed detailed sleeves at the Cynthia Rowley Spring 2013 Show (Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week). She pulled colors from the sleeves to finish up her look by adding the blue messenger bag, yellow pumps, a multi-color bracelet, a red ring, red lips, and red nails. That is a style tip that everyone should take notes on. When you wear a printed item you can easily take colors from the print and spread it throughout your outfit to make it look fresh and not too "matchy matchy". So...I've also styled a look for less inspired by Angela Simmons below. I found a simple gray sweater dress and if you wanted to get Angela's sleeves you could replace them by making this a DIY project. This may be a good DIY post we will put up in the near future. If you try this look please email us your pictures. And please, leave a comment...what do you think of Angela's look? Do you think her style has evolved!?!
Angela Simmons Dressy Sweatshirt Dress
 
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Fashion WIN or FAIL??...:Kim Kardashian Colorblocking At LAX

Fashion WIN or FAIL??…:Kim Kardashian Colorblocking At LAX

09/14/2012  |  1 Comment

09/14/2012

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    Dang, you can catch all the latest trends by hanging out at the airport knowadays. Reality TV personality and Kanye's girl, Kim Kardashian was seen at LAX recently looking stylish, as usual. Although lately her style has changed so much. Her stylist was Monica Rose but from the looks of it I don't think she is styling her anymore. Don't quote us on this because I'm not really sure...its just an observation. Kim rocked a wool contrast dress, black leather boots, a leather tote, and sunglasses (at night LOL). Nah, but for real celebs probably need sunglasses at all times because of all the flash from paparrazzi cameras. Overall, I really like the concept behind this look and it was pretty simple to recreate. Below is a look for less which I styled for you. I added a pop of color with red lipstick as an added bonus! And please, leave us a comment to let us know what you think of Kim's style. Has it changed? Do you love it or hate?
Kim Kardashian at LAX
 

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Get Her Look For Less: Jennifer Lopez's Jumpsuit in NYC

Get Her Look For Less: Jennifer Lopez’s Jumpsuit in NYC

09/14/2012  |  No Comments

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    Jennifer Lopez was recently spotted in her fav place- NYC! She was snapped by the paparrazzi leaving her hotel rocking this a-mazing cream color jumpsuit. It's so flattering on her figure and she is styled to perfection. At first glance one may think that the the color is used too much in one outfit but I think because of the fit that there is no need for a pop of color. The entire look is cream and it works. When you do wear a simple color like this you should definitely rock accessories like J-Lo! She is rocking her signature aviators, studs, an over sized bracelet and/or watch, platform pumps, and nude make-up. This look is very inspiring and I've created a look for less which is pictured above. All the items illustrated are less than $100 each and they are so dope. To put this look together simply click the thumbnails below the picture and you will be directed to the site. This look is a perfect day outfit! And even more perfect because it won't put a hole in your wallet.
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[ROCKIN' or NOT????] Rihanna in Alexander Wang

[ROCKIN’ or NOT????] Rihanna in Alexander Wang

03/26/2012  |  No Comments

03/26/2012 Rihanna is huge fan of Alexander Wang and usually I'm a huge fan of Rihanna IN Alexander Wang, but not today. There is some good news however, this look isn't a complete bust. In my humble fashion opinion RiRi has scored half a ROCK and half a NOT. The Bajan beauty was spotted in this get up while enjoying the Hollywood night life at Las Palmas. The jean shirt is classic chic, the skinnies - appropriately funky, the embossed handcuff clutch - take a look inside and you will see that it's appropriately cheeky. My issues with this look are with the shoes and the wig! more

Flashback Friday: Ciara's Style Evolution

Flashback Friday: Ciara’s Style Evolution

03/23/2012  |  No Comments

03/23/2012 Ciara was spotted attending the Raptors vs Knicks game this past Monday night with her stylist Marni Senofonte . She rocked a extra laid back look with Giuseppe Zanotti hi-top wedge sneakers! Ciara style has always been hit or miss. I SMH being that she is a Scorpio and they are usually stylish people. i.e Diddy, Eve (lol)..Head inside to take a look at Cici's style over the years... more

Fashion WIN or FAIL?: Starring Olivia From VH1's Love & HipHop

Fashion WIN or FAIL?: Starring Olivia From VH1’s Love & HipHop

03/15/2012  |  2 Comments

03/15/2012 Love & Hip-Hop's cast member Olivia stopped by 106 & Park to discuss what she's been up to musically (she has a single and a video out now titled "Walk Away") as well as her current cash cow Love & Hip Hop (she said there would be a 3rd season). I was recently reminded that sometimes my delivery can be quite harsh so I want to discuss Olivia's style choices via what is often referred to as a "Praise Sandwich". Head inside for more... more