Men Style File: Chicago Edition

Well it's time for the Men Style File Edition once again and this time I found a lot of candidates with style that was fresh, electric, and down right attractive. This time around I had the pleasure of picking four young men in the Chicago area who represents great men style in my eyes.
Let's get this show on the road why don't we..


Candidate NO.1:

1.) John Street. This guy coordinated hip hop, 80's and punk into his style. With a white hoodie, neon blue screen t-shirt, fire red scarf around the neck and to finish it off some retro 80's baby sunglasses. What caught my eye you might ask, definitely the red scarf with the colors he coordinated in his outfit. I like the white thrown in with the blue along with the red. It sets it off just right. Great style.

Candidate NO.2:

Moving on to the next gentlemen, I picked Olen
Beal, who style stuck out to me, because of his white Ivy hat along with his muti color scarf with nuetral colors of gray, white and silver. He finishes it off with a nice black button up tailored shirt to complete his look. What is most impressive is this look takes a regular button up shirt to the next level. It takes it from sleek to fresh in a second. Great style!

Candidate NO. 3:



Last, but certainity not least we have Earnest Streeter who caught my eye with his jacket of course!! ( loves it) Mr. Streeter is sporting his jacket with a flared color, a fitted baseball hat, some 80's baby sunglasses and a brown backpack to finish off the look. What makes him stand out would have to be that graphic art on his arm sleeve that sets his attire apart. Great style!







Well that covers men style for today and there will be more so tune in next time.

Honey & Chic

The creativity of design..

Glamhuer. Fashion forward designers Brook Ried & designer Ashley Drapes. These two Chicago based designer know the true game in fashion and have been stopping traffic with their vintage glam electric funky classic line since the duo have gotten together in fashion studies. The two met in school while studying fashion, but after a year the two decided to start their own clothing line. Glamhuer has already been showcased in numerous shows and Chicago based magazine, N'digo and Time Out Chicago magazine. When describing the line, the two put is as simple as possible: simply that their line isn't just an ordinary clothing line. Glamhuer represents an innovative glam look with an electric edge. With various sweetheart necklines, fitted silhouettes, flared pleated skirts and mary janes these two are making a glamouras scene where ever they might venture too.

you can visit Glamhuer at www.myspace.com/glamhuerclothing

Honey&Chic

Designer: CoCo Chanel

"Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only; fashion is something in the air. It's the wind that blows in the new fashion; you feel it coming, you smell it. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, and what is happening now."-CoCo Chanel

Today I decided to dedicated an article to one of my favorite classic designers, Gabrielle Bonhuer Chanel. ( designer CoCo Chanel). One of the many designer that have lefted an everlasting footprint in the fashion industry. Gabrielle was born in Saumur, France in 1883, in a warehouse where her mother worked. She was not very proud of this so she often disguised this by reporting her birthplace was in Aurvegne instead. At the age of six her mother died, leaving her father to care after her. She soon adopted the first name CoCo as a singer in cafe's in France later in years and after marrying a rich military officer, she launched her line during the 1920's. Then she made her mark in becoming the first designer to use jersey in her line. Her garments were the first to give women a men's appeal that became really popular during that time. (largly due to the fact that many women grew tired of the fridgit stiff boundaries of women's fashion in that era.) She launched her perfume line during the 1920's famously known as , Chanel No. 5. She in 1925 she launched her signature pieces, the Chanel "little black dress" and "cardigan jacket" as well. CoCo Chanel continued to work until the age of 88 in 1971 and designer Karl Lagerfeld continues to be the chief designer till this very day.

Classic,Sophistication, and Fabulous.
Gabrielle Bonhuer Chanel

"Fashion fades, only style remains the same"
-CoCo Chanel


Honey&Chic

Rihanna in Ivy and Graphite

Spotted today in NYC was Barbados singer, little Miss Sunshine, Rihanna out and about leaving her hotel with her Chris Breezy baby not to far behind her. Princess fashionista was rocking the new Sine's Circle High Waist Mini in Ivy and Graphite, ( photo to the right) matched with a black rib tank. Along with the new , Esme Satchel in Neon handbag, designed by designer Jenny Yuen. (This girl know she has haute style.) You know she couldn't leave us hanging, so she matched it up with some black pumps to set us straight along with matching her accessories. For the finishing touches she rocked small hoop earrings designed by Vermeil and Kiara Sunglasses in Oro . Seen shopping L.A earlier this week Rihanna went for a more opt comfortable but chic look rocking Gucci Marian sandals, denim skinny jeans and a white tailored tunic with a belt chain to accessories. (Not to mention that pink phone that's tied to her hand.) You can get this look for less below:





For Rihanna L.A. chic look you can opt for a plain white tunic from the Heritage 1981 collections, that retails for $ 19.90. Along with that a pair of skinny jeans, pulls the look together and for finishing touches I added a pair of Steve Madden that retail for $169.65.

later & enjoy,

honey&chic

Style Files: Men

Style Files Men :001.

Now being a woman of eloborate style, I think that its really important for men to have an important fashion sense. There's nothing fabulous about a guy that can't dress or manage to come up with some ideal attire in that matter. Here in Style Files: Men, I present to you readers, men that have good fashion sense. Remember fashion isnt just limited to women, it's important for men to have thier own individual style as well. ( Of course there are others that caughted my eye, but dont worry. Watch out you might be featured next.:-))

Name: Ibe

Age:20

Occupation: Computer Graphic Student/Lyricst
Location: Dallas, TX

This down-to-earth Dallas, Tx Native Lyricst describes his style in three words: Personal, Audiable, and Emotional. Where does he get his style inspiration you might ask, well, "My style comes from my music and I dress to fit my mood not the part. Black is one of my favorite colors too, it's calm and not too loud, but you can pretty much add anything too it, loud or soft. Also, I rock fitteds 90% of the time just cause i feel naked without one." When I ask him what is the one important element that sets him apart from the game, he puts it casually, "That's an easy one: me, me, and me. It's all in how you carry yourself and own your clothes. Anybody can buy a $100 shirt and think they look clean, but 9 times out of 10 they just dress with the price tag, not with any emotional fashion sense." Lastly, I ask him when it comes to a style icon, who would it be? He prefers the likes of Andre 3000, who's style is far from his fashion wardrobe, but Ibe believes that he is a talented man beyond belief on and off the mic, and that's what makes him an iconic figure.

Click the link below to visit Ibe website, Genius Minded Music, to learn more on his music.

http://www.myspace.com/geniusmindedmusic

later darlings,

Honey & Chic

Style Files 001.

Fashionista 001. Ms. Jae...

A style profile dedicated to my sister/bestie, because my girl got haute mad style. When it comes to creativity, this public relations student makes it important to keep her style funky,feminine, & fun. When it comes to her choosing what to wear on a night on the town with her fabulous friends, she picks pieces she know will look great on her. As she states, " Everything, isn't made for everyone. It's important to pick things that compliment your body type.". For a party look, she decideded to go with a teal corset, a dark denim jean, and keeps the jewerly light. On the other hand when she has a dinner date*wink wink* she goes for a more feminine ethnic top with a skinny jean, with a black belt to compliment her waist line. Last,but not least when it's time for business, this fashionista knows how to turn up the notch to look elegant and sophiscated. " I love high waisted skirts", she remarks. " I look really great in them and I like how they show off my curves." Of course, count on Ms.Jae to keep it fun with adding some haute door knockers to her attire and some peep toe pumps to go along. As Ms. Jae would put it," I'm a COMPLEX and UNIQUE individual that ♥ f@$h10n!."

later darlings.

Honey & Chic

Printed Floral Dresses

So I decided to do a post on dresses! Excited yes, I know I am. Right now for the summer if you have been out to the boutiques, shopping malls, and etc Im sure you have noticed the calling of the long lengthy floral/ethinic print dresses. I picked out a few of my favorites that I've ran across online that I thought were really fabulous. Check them out why don't you.

1.This stunning Belle Silk Dress that is a design from BCBG that is sold

for $ 440.00.

(Secondly, Ive included this less expensive dress that was just as fabulous from forever21.)

2.This sleeveless knee length
Estelle Floral Dress that is sold at Forever 21
Priced at $24.80

3.A more sophiscated design with crocheted halter top that ties around the neck.
This Baroque Crochet Dress is sold at BeBe for the price of $139.00

So now that I have gave you an semi introduction I do suggest you run out and get you one. asap.

Later loves!

Honey&Chic