Now is the time of year you can spice up your wardrobe no fuss. Got fur you are dying to wear? Chandelier earrings you wouldn’t normally put on? A low back dress that would be inappropriate for just dinner and a movie?
Just recently I became a fan of lace and have done some research to see which pieces were good picks for holiday dressing. Lace is a way to add sophistication and a little sizzle to most any special occation. I’ve viewed a tonof lace clothing and posted my fav of the bunch.
Some key things to remember about dressing in lace.
Keep accessories simple.
Don’t go head to toe lace. (Got one lace piece? It’s enough)
Know lace doesn’t have to be fussy. (Check out some of the pieces below. Ballet flats, tops and pieces with only lace accents.)
Lace doesn’t have to be black.
Have fun!!!
You know the drill… We’ll showcase both higher and lower price points.(more…)
So I must showcase this fabulous woman who is also (like Elena Miro) doing something for the plus-sized market in the fashion industry. I have been following her line since it’s Debut in Fall 2005. I especially loved the Brown Sugar collection. In an industry where (again) big is NOT viewed as beautiful, it is good to see a woman who not only flaunts it but helps other women flaunt it too.
I respect her both as a designer and fellow black woman of power! I’m sure she had to overcome many obstacles and challenges to get where she is. Yet she’s doing it! Getting recognition from the likes of What Not To Wear, Essence, MiMi, Glamour, Latina, Jolie and WWD, she is well on her way to becoming a household name.
She and other women in the industry like Tyra Banks, Emme and companies like Lane Byrant and Dove are bringing it and I’m glad to see it! They are paving the way for a niche within the fashion industry that will help those of us who are next keep up the heat! If Beyonce can model a line based on her body type why can’t we? Hmmmm… MY FAVORITE PIECES AFTER THE JUMP(more…)
The wife of music Mogul Damon Dash. Mother. Fashion designer. Did I say fashion designer? I love Rachel’s line. It’s sophisticated, clean and retro. It has sex appeal without being revealing or trashy. It’s a nice mix of bohemian glam meets ’60’s care free. Her clothes are fuss free, easy to match and can add some serious style to what you already have in your closet. Her Fall/Holiday 2006 collection is very romantic. Gotta love it.
Take a look! You can also find her clothing @ www.shopbop.com . bE oN tHE lOOKOUT fOR mORE rACHEL rOY iN fASHION rEWIEWS aND dO yOU oNE bETTER… A FEW OF RACHEL’S PIECES AFTER THE JUMP…(more…)
Ever heard the phrase ”big girls need love too”? We’ll somebody in the fashion world finally got it.
With a plus size model working the runway with the skinny ones for the FIRST time in history, our girly, Elena Miro is steppin’ it up. What’cha say ’bout that?
Her new line is fierce and represents the woman… uuhh-hmmm… the WHOLE woman. Now, now, this isn’t a promotion of an unhealthy lifestyle (as if being anorexic or druggy’s isn’t unhealthy, as a LOT of models are) it is a promotion to be YOUR best self. She believes a woman shouldn’t be too skinny or fat. That she should be the size most comfortable for her, her natural size. Y’all ready? I am. VIEW HER COLLECTION AFTER THE JUMP. ***ALL PHOTOS COUTESY OF THEFASHIONSPOT.COM (more…)
WHY: Fabulous hair, easy chic style, classy with sex appeal.
HOW: Pair well fitting jeans with a sassy top and a couple of pieces that “pop” (keep it minimal)
WHO: Kelly’s look is best on someone lean and tall. (See her neck? It looks regal) However a shorter and thicker girl can also pull this off. Just get jeans for your body type. (more…)
Being the international fashionista that I am, I’d like to introduce (to those who don’t know) one of my favorite places for star style ASOS. It is a British company and is inexpensive.
There is tons of great fashion finds for less. THE BAG BELOW IS UNDER $15 (American currency):(more…)
Mornin’ Y’all! It’s been a while I know! Been heck’a busy this week. . .
Continuing my (belated) runway coverage I’d like to introduce Elie Saab. I love her sensability in couture designing. Her fall 2006 collection is youthful, sophisticated and has couture detail without having the usual sense of being “over the top” featured in many high fashion shows. In other words, her clothing translates well into the real world. Well… The world of those who’d wear these types of clothing.
I like how the girls look really fresh faced with a hit of chic (dark eyes) and the details on her jackets and with the shoes really pull the clothing together nice.
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