If you are the fashionista that you claim to be , then you should already know about Martin + Osa, American Eagle's more upscale sister brand. I love the clothes! Chic, casual, and trendy all wrapped in one. The styles are also classic--they will endure the assorted fashion trends and faux pas that may result. On the Martin + Osa official website, I especially love the Layer Your Own Look option. I had fun creating this look below:You can play real life dress up doll..just remember, it may … [Read more...]

Ok, I'm back..through the tears...LOL! Please forgive me for my absence...I have also been fighting a dreadful spring cold and don't even feel like answering to my own name, much less getting on a computer and doing any writing,..but I gotta do what I gotta do, so here goes:Halle Berry looked utlrafab recently in her leopard print Dolce and Gabbana empire dress. I mean, this is only six weeks post-baby...seriously, I need to work out more.....and she looks amazing! Another example of doing it … [Read more...]

baby Collin in his favorite headgearTodya is my 2 year old's first day of preschool, so Mommy needs a break to cherish the memories and shed a few tears.....will be back tomorrow!Until then, have a strictly fab day! … [Read more...]

Ok, it's going to be a long day for me, so I jacked a featured post from Necole Bitchie written by The Fly Guy of The Fly Guy Chronicles. It's a great start for the weekend before you ladies hit the club and come back with a plethora of prospects. We all know that some will be bonafide hot dates, some will fizzle out quickly, and others will simply amount to a delicious/horrible intimate occasion. Whatever the case may be, heed the advice below to recognize when he's just not that into … [Read more...]

Remember the YSL jelly sandals Rih Rih rocked here? Well, Givenchy is not be topped by the paltry likes of Yves St. Laurent....their version comes in the likes of a Gladiator style.Check out the item of the week on Style.com:You can find these babies at Barneys for $165. As of right now, only the black pair is offered online...so you would have to carry your precious booty to the retail store to get these babies in pink.I'm not feeling these so much as the YSL sandals. What do YOU think? … [Read more...]

Here are some hot scoops from my fave gossip writer, Necole Bitchie:Kanye tells Alexis to kick rocksEstelle is a Cover Girl..well, sort of...Jada Pinkett's new do...WTF?Enjoy! … [Read more...]

Happy Wednesday!In my continual quest to upgrade my menfolk, I endlessly search men's fashion resources so that you can one-up your style game. Today's let's discuss pocket squares, shall we?A pocket square is the easiest to add a touch of flair to your look...without being too flashy...I know that some of you cant handle too much flair.....The style, color, and fabric of your pocket square can distinguish you from the pack quite easily. An interesting style or pattern will instantly draw … [Read more...]

Here are the winners for the Dove Fresh Takes Giveaway:Corey Campbell of Richmond, VA receives the first season of "The Hills" on DVD and a Dove care packageANDI usually don't do this, but I have a first runner-up, Sheena Hepburn of Oakland, CA. Since the Dove package will be sent to Corey, Sheena receives a compliment style assessment just for entering.Congrats to both of you...and have a strictly stylish day! … [Read more...]

You all should know that I am counting down to May 30th...if you didn't know by now, you must be living udder a fugly rock. I am patiently waiting for the premiere event...this show shaped my college love life and voiced the fears, frustrations, joy, intimacies, and so on....that I either dared not to or was just simply stated better by the characters on the show. All women have characters like these in their lives...which one are you?I can't wait!Here's the official movie trailer:Have a … [Read more...]

Here are my finds for this week:SEE: "Breakfast at Tiffany's" starring Audrey HepburnThis movie is a true classic. On these rainy spring days when you are confined to the house, pop in a classic like this and watch true art in action...plus, a great wardrobe. In a nutshell, the movie's plot is as follows (excerpted from Wikipedia):The movie follows the exploits of Holly Golightly, a young woman always on the run from herself. Lacking a stable childhood, she marries at the age of 14, has the … [Read more...]