Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Opinion: Would You Let Your Significant Other Dress You?


Poor Kim Kardashian, that chick cannot catch a break.  If she sneezes too hard in public everyone gets up in arms and next thing you know there's an E! News special about it.  As of late she's been getting a lot of negative backlash for allowing her boyfriend Kanye West to completely make over her closet and style her.  Now I understand this for a number of reasons.  First, Kim has gotten bashed on blogs and fashion shows alike for playing it too safe and not taking enough fashion risks.  Hence, I could understand her need to want to try something different, and who better to assist her with that than Kanye West?  I guess we've all forgotten that he has produced a clothing line of his own and collaborated with reputable designers on their lines.  Second, I think that at age 32 after two failed marriages and a biological clock ticking like a bomb she's more willing to go along with what her dude wants.  Let's be honest we've all made some questionable decisions when it comes to love and keeping your man happy.  Also, their relationship is highly publicized; hence, they really get the people going when they step out looking like opulence and a good time.  Therefore, having everyone believe that he styles her just makes people thirsty to see more potential fashion faux pas.  If my boyfriend had a good eye for fashion and wanted to buy me an entire wardrobe of clothes just so that I can look good for him I don't think I would knock it.  Again some of us have sacrificed far more for far less of a man (let's be real here).  Now would I let my dude throw ALL of my clothes away? Probably not, but I would certainly oblige him from time to time and dress in a way that's appealing to him.  I'm not quick to knock anyone for their decisions in love or fashion.  If it looks good to you and it makes you happy, do you.  So what if you go out with your bare ass showing (no shade but we did see her whole ass).  If you like it I love it. What do you think?
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Fall Trend: Sporty Chic



I love it when looks collide.  One of my favorite trends this season combines the sporty look of sneakers, loose fit pants, sweatshirts, camouflage and caps with the feminine touch of gold accessories, heels, and fitted leather.  The key to pulling off this look is playing with volumes.  If you do a fitted top, do a loose fit bottom. If you're doing a loose fit top, add a fitted bottom.  Playing with different patterns adds a grunge feel to your look as well. I for one am a huge fan of this look, because it coincides with my personality: ultra girly with a little bit of boy like swag (or so I've been told).  Teyana Taylor is the queen of switching up her swag from uber feminine to super sporty, and on occasion she effortlessly combines the two.  Here are some looks for inspiration of your own as well as some of my favorite looks from Ms. Taylor herself.



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Tuesday, October 23, 2012

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Monday, October 22, 2012

Shoe Game Switch Up

This time last year I was hoping to see vertiginous heels sans the extreme platform and low and behold they have appeared this season.  I'm still on board with the platform craze, but I am happy to see some variety being presented this season. While I fully agree that a platform pump looks better with some ensembles, I also think that the classic pump silhouette has a place in your wardrobe as well.  They are especially useful for those in the workforce.  Surely you don't expect to be taken seriously in a professional setting wearing stripperesque platforms!  Try a pair with skinny jeans, leather pants, a skirt suit, or a fitted dress or skirt.  I can see them looking chic with any ensemble that you need to add an extra feminine feel to. Aldo has some very affordable very cute options for you to choose from, so start there. Also peep these style icons that have gotten the look right for inspiration on your own looks.

 


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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Oxblood

Oxblood

Haider ackermann
net-a-porter.com

Alexander mcqueen
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Alexander mcqueen
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Fall 2012 Trend: Oxblood

So it seems that Kanye West isn't the only rapper that has fashion forecasting skills.  On Drake's 2011 sophomore album Take Care he says: you won't feel me until everybody say they love you, but it's not love and your suit is oxblood.  I'm just going to be honest I had no idea what oxblood was when I heard that, so of course I went to google and found out that oxblood is a color.  Now a year later oxblood is THEE color for fall.  Oxblood is a rich burgundy red color and it is truly epic on a multitude of skin tones.  The easiest and safest way to incorporate a new color into your wardrobe is to start small.  Try the oxblood color on your nails and/or lips, with a clutch, or shoe and work it in with pieces you already have.  If you want to be bold go for a skirt or dress in the deep red hue and match it with mustard yellow, gray, or gold accents.  You can also use it as an accent piece with a houndstooth or other classic print.  Or you can be a real risk taker and do full on oxblood in a monochromatic look like many of the designers did for their F/W 2012 collections.  Happy shopping everybody!
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Oxblood 2

Oxblood 2

Karen millen
karenmillen.com

Current/Elliott leather pants
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Slipper shoes
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Sophie Hulme leather clutch
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