Here is my new obsession--cut out booties! I love this pair by Pelle Moda--the Kammi Open Toe Cutout Bootie. You can find this pair and more at shopbop.com. Keep it strictly stylish! … [Read more...]
Strictly Tekkie Fab: The Phillips-Swarovski USB flash drives
January 29, 2009 By 1 Comment
Firstly, please forgive me for not posting lately...many life events occurring at one time... Anyways, I'm back to give you a daily dose of fab! Looky look what I found to glam up your boring computer accessories: From Hubpages.com: When Philips and Swarovski announced a partnership back in March, they proclaimed a goal of producing "a range of new and unique products that will take technology to a new, fashionable level for women." Their intent was for this collaboration to build on … [Read more...]
Presidential Fashion: The Obamas reign!
January 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The day has finally come--We now have a new President! President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have influenced the world in a number of ways--and you should all know that I am most interested on how their fashionable style has influenced the people of the world. Their inaugural style has been flawless--and affordable. From AOL Black Voices: History was made today when Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States. Millions tuned in to not only watch the former … [Read more...]
MAN DAY: How to buy a Grown Man’s Suit
January 15, 2009 By 1 Comment
Happy Man Day! Ok, I'm one day late--but I have a good excuse---working like crazy to prep clients for these inaugural ball and parties.... Since the new year has begun, this would be the perfect time to update your wardrobe. Let's first discuss buying new suits, shall we? When looking for a quality suit, keep this checklist handy: Check the stitching on the jacket. If there is only one single thread in a wavy pattern, it is hand sewn and the stitches are much more resilient than … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday DST!
January 13, 2009 By 1 Comment
I just wanted to wish my illustrious, fabulous, and fantastic sorority a happy 96th birthday! Keep it strictly stylish! … [Read more...]
Showing Your Inagaural Pride with Style: The Aidah Collection
January 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The 2009 Presidential Inauguration and all the fabulous functions and parties are only a heartbeat away....are you ready? If you aren't, check out local DC designer Aidah Fontenot. Her fab fashion house is running a special especially in honor of Mr. President-elect Barack Obama. The Aidah Collection is offering a limited-edition, hand-painted silk blouse that also includes a few free goodies: a commemorative inaugural champagne flute set, a engraved sliver key chain, and a luggage … [Read more...]
Get Your $8,250 Louis Vuitton Skateboard
January 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Okay--I know that I love me some Louis Vuitton, but even I have limits. Take a look below for information about the $8,250 skateboard shown above. Chanel makes a $14,000 fly fishing rod and a $12,000 bicycle, so why shouldn't Louis Vuittonmake an $8,250 skateboard with a fancy case? It's part of the Stephen Sprouse collection, and Louis made only three of these suckers. They go on sale in the Louis Vuitton Soho storetomorrow with proceeds benefiting the Free Arts NYC program. Imagine — you, … [Read more...]
Gained a Few Holiday Pounds? No Need to Let It Show in Your Face.
January 8, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Depending on where you live, Winter means different things, but it usually always means holidays and holidays usually mean FOOD. Lots of it. If you've gained a few turkey, cake, potato latke and eggnog-related pounds, there's no need to let it show in your face. The solution - contouring. I'm not talking about the over-the-top "Hollywood" contouring. For the everyday chick, a few simple steps will go a long way. Contouring is all about light & shadow; darker colors recede (make things … [Read more...]
MAN DAY: Mantyhose, anyone?
January 7, 2009 By 1 Comment
Happy Man Day! Now, we ladies all so concerned about how the goodies look in our packages. That is the exact reason why the creator of Spanx, Sarah Blakely, is a multi-millionaire.... Well, if you menfolk ant to look all snug and fit in your fab attire, try some Mantyhose. Yep, that's right, pantyhose for men. It seems as though your European counterparts have been wearing them for years. I wonder if that's why the slim fit is SOOOO popular over there.... Anyways, here's a … [Read more...]
How to Shed Pounds Fast to Look Ultra Fab: Gwyneth Paltow edition
January 6, 2009 By Leave a Comment
So it's not just me who packed on the holiday pounds, eh? Check out how Gwyneth Paltrow plans to shed the holiday flab. From Yahoo OMG: In her latest GOOP newsletter, Gwyneth Paltrow reveals how she is hoping to shed some pesky pounds she gained over the holidays. "I need to lose a few pounds of holiday excess. Anyone else?" she says. "I like to do fasts and detoxes a couple of times during the year, the most hardcore one being the Master Cleanse I did last spring. It was not what you … [Read more...]
