Dainty Me Darling

Feminine vulgar with a touch of roughness. Who ever said a girl couldn't play tough? Tough with fashion that is, and great at it as well. A fine line of feminine daintiness with a whole lot of " so you looking at me" mixture compliments a style of individualistic calm. Stepping outside of the rigid box can be difficult for some but for those with edge there is no bothersome in mixing a little girly with edge. Nice colors of feminine pigments with a tough textured piece can leave a complete style. Indulge in more below:




















1. TopShop Animal Print Trench. 2. TopShop Spot Corset Dress 3. Stella McCartney Bondi Dress











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Make up Artist Francois Nars

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A rich deep creamy color of dramatic delight is an illusion of perfection of a woman's lips and due to the greatness of makeup founder Francois Nars, every women can live out her delicious fantasy of high frilly glamour. Francois Nars, started his highlight of women's makeup after studying at a Parisian Carita Makeup school. From there the artist developed his own line of sheer lipsticks exclusively at Barneys New York where the items, " Organsm", and " Sex Machine" were in high request. Nars has quitely gained popularity and is sold exclusively to Sephora cosmetics in retail stores globally. He has recently worked with the likes of Marc Jacobs for his 2009 fall line at fashion week. The french maven has quitely gained the hearts and lips of many fashionista's that simply wouldn't get far without his blessed chic blushes and rosy pink lips.


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Universal Code Fashion

Traditional colors, neutral colors, and simplicity of silhouette has gone out of the window for the chic look. A variety of patterns and geometric shapes are the the new stage of fashionable knowledge and great style. Runways for the spring having been on the look about on what codes of universal colors and textures are used. Designer Christian Lacroix has taken a plunge on shapes of all different sizes for the spring season with his geometric love of shapes. With feminine tones that are not to harsh but demands attention in all whereabouts. Soft silhouettes with ease in the fabrics of soft texture and versatility. The trend is one of my favorite and has classic structure that is timeless and alluring to the eye. The look is easy to master with just a few pointers from your closet, all of the items are there awaiting. A nice blouse with a bold shapes can be easily taken up a notch with a light jacket, accessorized with a belt, or chunky jewelry for starters. Narrow lower bottom is the key to this look as well , with a narrow pant or high waisted skirt. Neutral tones really bring out a pattern of color, so don't be afford to use other alternatives besides neutral to tune up the chic. Here are a couple of items that complete universal code of chic.















1. BCBG Ella Strappy , $325.00. 2. Crystal Necklace 14.50 3. Rose Printed Dress $13.59.













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Fashion HIstory

Andre Leon Talley is the most asked for fashion extraordinaire in the fashion industry. The American editorial writer was born in Durham, North Carolina raised by his grandmother. Tally experienced his first start in the fashion business after attending Brown University with a degree in French. He started networking with close friends for the Rhode Island School of Design and was associated with Diana Vreeland who was the Vogue editor in chief of vogue and costume institute. Becoming one of the few African American journalist at WWD he explained that, " From the female staffers at WWD, who were very insecure about who I was," he told Constance C.R. White in an Essence interview years later. "I just kept going. I once overheard someone say, 'Why is Karl Lagerfeld writing to him? What common interest could they have?' I met Karl Lagerfeld through Andy Warhol in 1975. We became friends and still are." The maven also started working for Interview, and The New York Times before landing the Vogue fashion news director position. Five years later he was named the creative director. He is as well a great spokesperson for more diversity on the runways, along with the diversity is beautiful cause in the fashion industry. The achievements of his goals helps others to succeed in a industry where barriers are held up for many individuals. Talley still is established with Vogue to this day.


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Steal of the Season

1.) Bebe studded Marianna Studded Sandals, $169.00 2. Bebe Fay Exotic Sandal $169.00



In comparison to the Balmain crystal embellished stilettos and the Louis Vuitton Stilettos these comparison offers the same simplicity of looks versus the price tag and minor changes in aesthetics and production, but the overall achievement is the same outcome in the look coordination.


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Beyonce Balmain Bazaar

DESIGNER OF THE MOMENT: BALMAIN




Balmain has been on full throttle for this season with it's trendy crystal embellished canvas jacket has been seen on the likes of Beyonce and Rihanna for the past few days. Are you feeling Balmain designs for the spring? The Parisian designer has been catching on to a huge fan base that is in awe of his aesthetics and complimentary style. His studded appliques are a great separation of his designers from other designers. Peep more below.






Balmain Studded Stilletoes $1900, Balmain Jacket $11,410, Balmain Stain Jean $2,165











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Men Apparel Candy

A true appreciation for a fresh clean design is a forevermore a habit that will never die. Many men designers have learned to add fuel to the fire in designing a great men apparel that execute great simplicity in style. Gucci 2009 spring summer high top lace up sneakers with stencil design leaves an great feel and casual take on a complete look. ( Retailing for $675.00) Men clothing line Granola eater retailers their indigo city riot wash rock jeans and Elliot jacket hoodie gives a urban style mixed with punk attitude. ($85.00) Adidas sneaker dot hoodie in their "celebrate orginality" campaign for the summer apparel line. Leaves a different assortments of colors with shape and form in the apparel designs. Great look for a design aspect. Adidas candy slick purple superstar one energy sneakers goes perfect for a dynamic aspect that draws attention on emphasis to the feet. Great components of design and great colors for this summer.

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Accessories Worth the Splurge

1.] Alexander McQueen Jet Crystal Bootie 2.] Aurelie Bidermann coral necklace with gold detail

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Kiss Me Pretty

Beauty Lip Trends have been gracing the faces of many fashionable beauties for this season but the new summer craze seems to be kissable pink sultry lips. M.A.C has been developing their new line of lipsticks that cater to multiple colors of palettes that leave a lasting impression literally. (Among the many Hello Kitty Purple lipstick and Viva Glam Lipstick are two of my favs personally.) How to obtain this fashionable look is quite simple and easy. First step is to know your lips, their shape and know what goes best with your complexion. There is a fabulous shade for every woman and there are cosmetic counters everywhere to help find the perfect shade for your lips. Secondly, find a perfect lip liner that matches in a great tone with your lipstick along with a nice technique to soften your lips. ( For example, exfoliating will reduce chapness. Try a light sugar scrub.) Follow up with a light moist cream substance such as vaseline. Make sure excess moisture is rub in before you apply your choice of lipstick. Start application from the corner, middle, and to end of your upper lips. Apply thin coats, once or twice if needed. Then proceed to the bottom lips and do the same. Apply the accomadation of lip liner to the outer form of your lips. Remember less is more and too much will leave an unattractive impression. To remove access lipstick, place tissue between your lips and blot down softly. Then BANG a fabulous result and a striking look in the end that will keep your lips happy and sexy!

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Kanye New Vuitton Ads

Kanye premiered his designer Louis Vuitton sneaker collection for this past season earlier this year, but recently released his collection in racy editorial print ads that will be featured as the forefront of his collection. The ads features girlfriend Amber Rose in the edition to his collection in the advertisements and the music mogul has been in the works of possibly creating a line with Nike for the near future. Looks like a great designer, with solid aesthetics. Clean lines and solid foundation, classic ending. While following close to his designer career, it leaves a lasting impression of good direction as far as men apparel in the fashion industry. It would interesting to see the music artist step more outside the box to design his own initial line of men's apparel instead. The world of design awaits in terms of bigger plans for Kanye West.

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