Swagnormality

missed NY fashion week? don't worry...babe, i gotcha

2009-02-19T02:35:00.002-05:00

ok, ok...i know...what were the common themes? who had the runways looking extra crazy? who had it on lock? and best of all...who were my favorites? don't worry...i've got all the pics you need and i've got my ever so opinionated commentary you love.

before i break down my favorites...the biggest trends:

LUXURIOUS FUR

dennis brasso

TO DIE BOOTS

rodarte

FANTASTIC PATTERNS

matthew williamson

ALL BLACK

cynthia steffe

...and much more to come. :)

this...is...the...remix

2009-02-16T21:45:00.002-05:00

i'm not sure how many of you know about the singer/rapper/actor from degrassi, drake...but he's got a couple great songs under his belt. however, if you do a remix with my girl lykke li...for one of her all time hottest songs, little bit...well, what can i say? you get lots of respect from me. anyone who's paid attention to my blog, will know the original, but of you know i HAD to give you the remix. whichever one you like better, they're both great in my book. their voices blend together terrifically.

listen for yourself.

my idol is preggers!

2009-02-15T23:33:00.003-05:00

thank perez! always one up on every bit of juicy celebrity gossip...
fashion icon kate moss is preggers. :) sooooo happy for her!!
ignore the comments from perez all over the pic...you know how he is. LOL

new elizabeth james line

2009-02-15T23:03:00.002-05:00

mary kate and ashley are upping the ante. loving the new stuff!

item of the week: L.A.M.B. shoes

2009-02-15T21:54:00.003-05:00

ok...so i HAVE to have these. period. these bad boys are INSANE!!! and $370 is not a bad price. gwenny, you continue to out-do yourself. thanks girl! :)

i likessss these too...yumm

smh...hair these days. yuck!

2009-02-15T21:16:00.003-05:00

ok, really. of all people, i respect creativity and freedom of expression. but seriously...the new hair phenomenon with celebrities...with the extra growth on the back of dudes head. please. that is unacceptable.

enter, kanye:

seriously, not only does it look like your hair is thinning on the side, but geeeez yeezy. your poof in the back is not cute either. i mean, people look up to you, dude. how about we DON'T influence the kids to rock that mess of hair...

enter, bobby v:
(couldn't find a pic, but they show it several times in the new vid beep)

ummm, i really need his peter cottontail to go. who told him that a poofy rattail was attractive. ugh. just b/c you are a celeb, doesn't mean that you can just pull off any old style.

"i got my mojo back baby, oh behave!"

2009-02-15T20:38:00.008-05:00

so i hear i've been missed!!! i admit i HAVE been away from my public too long (lol) and i have to apologize for my absence. between school, work and the party life...i haven't had a moment to bring you my opinionated fashion expertise. NOT TO WORRY EVERYONE! i'm back!!! thanks to the encouraging nudges of several friends and faithful readers...i'm jumping back on the horse with the latest and greatest. owwww! hold on to your seats ladies and gents...

btw...thought i'd share some of my adventures with you, since i've been away. enjoy, my loves:

club space - miami

w/my twin :)

me and kimia on the beach

me and the girlies at mango's

partying at red lounge night before inauguration

bundled up at the inauguration concert on the mall

prepartying on the way to lotus

showing love at shadowroom <3

new years w/my lovely ladies at one of my favorites, park

he baRACKs!

2008-12-19T12:27:00.003-05:00

he is certainly not lacking in the swagger category. he makes a light-colored button up and dark slacks look like a milli bucks! ::sigh:: how can you not love him? and how excited are we that we have 4 years of him!

another excuse to not feel guilty for all the money you spend during the holidays

2008-12-17T18:00:00.005-05:00

yes, yes. i know. we all get that feeling in the pit of our stomachs after we've blown through a few thousand in an hour during our xmas excursions. (esp if you're like me, and most of the money was spent on you, not the gifts you thought you were gonna buy. lol) but what if your money spent was donated to charity? cha-ching! easiest way to feel better about yourself. and i'm not talking you walk buy the salvation army bucket and drop in a couple quarters...i'm talking real donations here. :) for example:

Kenneth Cole is offering:

and one of my faves, rugby is offering some cool places to donate too!
go to their website, Rugby Social Action

Blake Mycoskie is not your everyday entrepreneur. A former contestant on The Amazing Race, he was learning to play polo in Argentina — not in a business school classroom — when he came up with the idea for TOMS Shoes. Dismayed to see so many barefoot kids, he committed to an unusual business plan: You buy a pair of TOMS, he gives a pair to a kid that needs them. This summer, Rugby is offering specially designed, limited-edition TOMS, marking the first-ever design collaboration for either company.

Model and social activist Lauren Bush is accustomed to setting trends. She was merely an undergrad at Princeton when she caught the attention of the United Nations, who asked her to become a student spokesperson for their World Food Program (WFP). Moved by the hunger she saw around the world, she created a line of “FEED bags” to raise money and awareness for the WFP’s School Feeding Program: When you buy one of the burlap totes, $20 goes to school lunch for a hungry child. This summer, the original FEED bags will be available in Rugby stores.

up and coming

2008-12-16T09:41:00.007-05:00

although this is primarily a fashion blog, you know i like to point out people in the music that have caught my attention. this dude, charles hamilton...oh man, i lovesssss him! this new song "brooklyn girls" grabbed me. i can always use a real laid-back song to ease me out of my boom-boom, bang-bang down south beats.
he's an "uptown boy with soho flavor", and i think he's definitely worth checking out. i may not have anything to say about him fashion-wise...although, sonic is cute, and he's not afraid of the color pink, apparently. a man wearing pink with confidence....nothing sexier, in my opinion.
so go check him out:
His MySpace
His Blog
and the vid:

did i mention, he's a cutie?

the epitome of awwwww

2008-12-16T09:21:00.003-05:00

if you ever wondered if karl lagerfeld was always that cute and huggably fly...wonder no more. courtesy of T Mag, i'm totally ga-ga over this pic of him. yes. i did say that. "awwwwwwwwwwwww"

and speaking of karl....who DOESN'T want this bag? lol

making undies look super hawt!

2008-11-23T15:23:00.002-05:00

yessssssss!!!! i know, i know, i'm totally cheating! i just couldn't wait for the victoria's secret fashion show :)) hot girls, sexy lingerie, amazing designs, and even a performance by Usher...all under one roof. oh all the colors and the feathers! i can't get enough. BUT, until december 3rd, i'll have settle for the pics. enjoy!

ps: boy does alessandra look AMAZING after just having a baby! and adrianna--the newly engaged beauty...she always looks hot!!! magnifique!

feathers are for more than just dusting

2008-11-23T12:38:00.002-05:00

these are the hottest ties i've seen in a long time. i'm not so sure you could wear them to work without turning a few heads, but a nite out? perfect timing. just think, it gives a woman just one more reason to feel up your chest. lol

feet ablaze!

2008-11-23T00:14:00.002-05:00

ooooh! limited edition nike's! rough and tumble blazer sneaks. found 'em on Urban Outfitters website, if you were wondering.

i look out for you, don't i?

2008-11-22T23:22:00.007-05:00

more tees! of course! can't get enough of them. but check this out...this site is brand spanking new, just came out this month: Rizzo Tees
of course, i gotta point out the ones i like best...

wait, wait....that's not all! the tees are $16.99. not bad at all! AAAAAND i've even got a coupon for you to use! but you gotta use it soon...it expires 12/31!

the coupon code C6FC9NRD will save you 10% off

think of how many people you could buy tees for for xmas :) easy peasy gifts! only problemo...no girls tees yet (but i hear they're in the making, in the future!) let's cross our fingers girls!!

woman of the hour: Mae West

2008-11-22T20:20:00.004-05:00

this lady is one of my favorite hollywood vixens. she had the body of a goddess, she had attitude, wit, class and boy did she EVER wear her clothes....they never, ever, ever wore her. she turned what could be conceived as sleezy into sexy and i absolutely adore her for it. one of my favorite movies she played in: "i'm no angel"
please, please, please ladies....check her out. she was a pimp, but she made it look so good!
some more pics of my girl:

poker face

2008-11-19T16:37:00.003-05:00

lovesssss her!!!! :)

Visible Sound

2008-11-18T10:33:00.002-05:00

on kanye's blog i saw this hot item by Sounds Butter and i had to talk about it. like how cool would it be to put on your favorite song....and see what appears. imagine one with a lot of bass....oooooh, sexy ;)

bringing bleach back

2008-11-14T11:34:00.004-05:00

i really don't care what you think...i'll always have a little space in my heart for the bleached jean look. and yeah, i kept eyeing these over and over again, so i finally just went for it ;)

Habitual - $198

tsumori chisato

2008-11-14T10:36:00.002-05:00

i dont know why i've never talked about this designer before, but i LOVVVESSSS IT! color, cut, pattern....amazing. it has the boho lux feel to it and the juxtaposition of patterns...which i adore (if you've ever seen me dress....that's a no-brainer) some pics from the 09 spring show:

ok. ok. so where do you get this hot fiyah? best site i found so far? La Garçonne, which has this cute little number:

left! left! left! right! left!

2008-11-13T13:03:00.002-05:00

i'm convinced EVERY guy needs a military inspired winter jacket or coat.

Live Mechanics - $168

Puma - $350

Paul Smith - $485

man of the moment: Clark Gable

2008-11-13T09:27:00.002-05:00

yes, i'm taking it back in the day. i couldn't help myself. after watching Gone with the Wind last night, i found a renewed interest in the "true" gentleman and their beautiful southern belles - something that always happens when i watch movies about the old south. and who better than to set your gaze on but the deliciously dapper rhett butler? cue the swoon, ladies. and "gentlemen"...take note of a real man: one who could carry a hankerchief in his pocket, who bowed to ladies that walked by, chose his words carefully and best of all....was always IMPECCABLY MAINTAINED.

pics of the notorious Rhett Butler

sex sells

2008-11-12T11:30:00.003-05:00

anyone who really knows me, knows i like to talk about sex ever so often....so why not wear a tee that talks sex for me? my current fav?

check out more the soupy jones collection

party like a BARACKstar

2008-11-12T11:22:00.004-05:00

OBAMA won....i was totally overseas when it happened, so i couldn't get to party like i wanted to, but guess what i WILL be here for? The Inaugural Ball!!!! Where better to look your best, in the hottest dress??? sooooo.....will i see you there?

here's one website i've found so far that has a LIMITED amount of "early bird" tickets: click here!

balenciaga never fails

2008-11-11T15:03:00.002-05:00

from the The Balenciaga Lune Collection

YUM!

most coveted: Margiela Limited Edition Pegasus Boots

2008-11-11T14:51:00.002-05:00

loves it!

it's LBD time

2008-11-11T14:12:00.002-05:00

yes, the holidays are upon us...so ladies, get to searching for that hot little number to wear to the christmas parties. i'm always a fan of the LBD. here are some i'm coveting:

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Michael Kors

Gaultier

Ammolite

2008-11-11T13:53:00.004-05:00

ok, so while i was cruising, i met a AWESOME guy Robbey, who is an authorized dealer for one of the most rare, organic gemstone - the Ammolite. It is found in Canada, but our stops in Aruba and St. Marteen both had a jewelry store that sold this crazy beautiful stone. Take a look:

The Solara necklace - Korite International

And believe me when I say it was WAAAAY more gorgeous in person! What I loved about this gemstone was that it has a Fung Shui. It is supposed to bring the wearer good energy. Who can't do w/o a little extra good energy??? Check out more information at Korite.com

where have you been???

2008-11-11T13:20:00.002-05:00

i'm baaaaaaaack......sorry guys, vacay held me up in the sunny islands of the caribbean. but i'm here and i'm catching up on the wonderful things i've missed out on. i promise to catch you up as well. :)

reminder - why i <3 karl

2008-10-22T13:29:00.003-04:00

nuff said.

this was the hyped runway shoe from Chanel's 09 resort collection.
now if i could only get my hands on a pair.....

Kate's new jewelry

2008-10-20T21:09:00.004-04:00

Kate Spade's got a new line of jewelry out. i'm talking rings, necklaces, brooches, earrings...etc. check it out on the website or at any locations. :)

i'm loving the Tuileries collection:

J Crew: stepping up their "designer" game

2008-10-20T20:33:00.004-04:00

you would think that with the economy crumpling before our eyes, retailers would shy away from the overpriced, but that's not the case with everyone. J. Crew just recently opened up their first store that includes items from their new designer collection. a designer collection that includes $3000 jackets and $200 silk flower pins. J. Crew has never been known for being cheaply priced, but even now, while other stores are going under, J. Crew is shoving it their faces. Somehow though, it may be retailers like J. Crew who are continuing to move forward that may save us from our downward spiral.

If you get a chance, check out their store on Madison Avenue in NY. Meanwhile, read up on the new store and what their chief exec has to say in the New York Times: "J. Crew Gets Uppity"

Lykke Li

2008-10-19T19:14:00.007-04:00

so i just discovered this girl a few weeks ago and i admire her talent, her sound and yes, her fashion sense. she's an indie singer from Sweden who is quickly gaining momentum here in the states. i just found out that she's performing at the Black Cat tonight. of course...at the moment i'm feeling under the weather and i have no one to go with...but YES, i'm still debating if i should go. anyway, i wanted to share her new video with you b/c i love the juxtaposition of her high fashion and dirty surroundings.
don't forget to check her out at her website, LykkeLi.com

Lykke Li - Breaking it up

celeb spotter

2008-10-15T09:40:00.004-04:00

ok, AFTER i checked out all the fashion shows, i decided to go back and see what celebs were caught out and about during fashion week. oh c'mon! we all love a little paparazzi moment don't we?

Halle, stunning just a few months after giving birth (@ Calvin Klein)

beautiful Eva (@ Diane Von Furstenberg)

glammed out Charlize (@ Rag and Bone)

looking like they partied too hard the night before, aubrey and d. woods - aubrey's outfit is hot tho! (@ W Mag's NY Affair)

loving the new cut, mena!

saving the world one boob at a time

2008-10-15T08:25:00.004-04:00

sooo, i saw one of my friends with a picture of one of these shirts as her facebook profile, so i had to check it out. i thought it was just another funny tee, but actually supports best cancer research...which is AWESOME! i'm definitely getting one of these!

and gentlemen...feel free to support. they come in your size too. What guy doesn't love ta-ta's???

6126

2008-10-14T16:17:00.002-04:00

sooooo, leggings should have been over and done with already. i mean, how many other colors and patterns can you come up with before it starts to get old, especially when EVERY girl is wearing them? but along comes Lindsay with her new line "6126", named, ever so cutely, after Marilyn Monroe's birthday. and you know what? i was surprised. it actually did bring something new to the table. quilted knee pads, gold zippers and washes, rips and runs...i must say, not bad Linds.
so far all she has out are leggings, which she debuted on Oct. 13th at Henri Bendel. but she's already announced that she will be extending the line, although, where she stops next, nobody knows.

get it GaGa!

2008-10-14T15:57:00.004-04:00

i cannot stress enough how much girls could stand to learn from lady gaga's style. here's another song and video i like. the name of the song just makes it THAT MUCH better. btw, her album drops 10.28.08. go get it!

Lady GaGa - beautiful dirty rich

Operation Fabulous

2008-10-12T17:00:00.003-04:00

Go Miss J! or is it just Jay? or both?
Jay Manual and J. Alexander (aka Miss J) are going to have their own makeover extravaganza. they're starting their own spin-off pilot, entitled Operation Fabulous. Their mission: turn everyone into "top models". now, I know they can be helpful on the ANTM, but as far as having the ability to tell people how they should be dressing, wearing their hair and makeup, etc...do they have it??? i mean look at half the shit Miss J wears:

in all seriousness, do you really want s/him telling you what to put on? however, i'm always of fan of the cynicsm, sarcasm and plain asshole comments that spew out of J's mouth...so let's just set the record straight. i will be watching it.

ciara in high fashion

2008-10-10T12:35:00.004-04:00

i'm not sure if i'm thrilled about this song yet, but i simply love the suit in the beginning....and who can be mad at the silver thigh-high boots (in the dance sequence)? not really sure what's going on with the metal armor outfit, but eh, makes for an interesting vid.

ciara ft tpain - go girl

Go Girl Video

gloves for your...feet?

2008-10-09T10:28:00.007-04:00

i'm sooooo embarrassed to say that i'm just now finding out about these. Vibram Five Fingers were voted one of the best inventions in 2007 by Time magazine--and why wouldn't they be? Their website boasts:

"FiveFingers footwear connects you to the earth and your surroundings in a way that is simply not possible in conventional shoes. It puts you in touch with the earth beneath your feet and liberates you to move in a more natural, healthy way. FiveFingers stimulate the muscles in your feet and lower legs to build strength and improve range of motion. Our customers report an increased sense of balance, greater agility, and visibly improved posture."

honestly, i think they are the most awesome shoes i've ever seen. i need to buy a pair before i go on my cruise in a couple weeks b/c they look absolutely perfect for walking around, touring, hiking, exploring....
apparently these are made to bring us closer to the earth, you know, be ONE with nature. not to mention, they're comfortable, come in great colors and are only $70!
idk guys, what do you think?

you can never have enough

2008-10-07T14:50:00.003-04:00

these tees and more at Blank Generation

lucky bastards!

2008-10-07T10:02:00.004-04:00

i swear i've been waiting for Louis to come out with the damier collection in black...and he has. unlucky for me...it only comes in a the mens collection. sigh. one can only hope he'll AT LEAST make a couple of Speedy's for me....please??? if not, i'll be buying the luggage, messenger bags and wallets.

for you iphone-ers
price tag: (a mere, $250)

the carry on
price tag: (the usual, $1270)

only for my ballers
price tag: (if you got it, $4160)

the motorcycle helmet and matching boots(for those NOT currently economically affected)
price tag: (eh, need i bother?)

outrageously delicious, christian lacroix

2008-10-06T16:51:00.005-04:00

i could not stop oooh-ing and aaah-ing over lacroix's paris rtw collection. he BY FAR takes the cake during Paris' fashion week. from his bullfighter inspired two pieces, to the art deco-ish mini dresses, lacroix really created a new idea in itself: haute ready to wear. i'm still reeling.

ridiculously insane, balenciaga

2008-10-06T16:36:00.005-04:00

i'm not really sure what was going through Nicolas Ghesquière's head...apparently it was "to infinity and beyond" b/c everything looked extra "i-just-dropped-out-of-year-2085". not everything was so distinctly strange, the prismatic jackets were a success in my book...but in general, i wasn't too thrilled. sorry nick.

well i'll be...looks like it came straight out of Jean Luc-Picard's closet

"prism" jackets - i like, oddly high bootleg trousers - not really

look at the shoes! moon boots, no?

nice colors, but i still don't know what's going on with the crotch area

i did like these two however:

shimmery and fun

chanel iman: beautiful, elegant, and EVERYWHERE!

2008-10-06T15:59:00.005-04:00

marc jacobs

christian lacroix

nathan jenden

louis vuitton

DSquared²

Moschino

john galliano

Hermes

Dolce & Gabbana

most coveted

2008-10-06T09:48:00.003-04:00

mike and chris
"alastair" leather jacket
goodies: italian lambskin. hooded leather jacket. (what more can you ask for?) wait, there's more...you can unzip the hood and the sleeves to turn it into a leather vest.
price tag: $960

if you don't mind showing off

2008-10-03T14:43:00.005-04:00

anyone who knows me, knows i'm not one to really wear labels all over my clothes. in fact, i thrive on buying designer products and letting people wonder where i get my stuff. but i know some people like that kinda thing...and you know what, these weren't half bad. if a guy had these on with jeans (long as they aren't rolled up like the Bixby's i just talked about in the blog before this) it wouldn't be noticeable. so these can get a stamp from me.

more on Benjamin Bixby

2008-10-03T13:33:00.006-04:00

for those of you who haven't had a chance to see what the line looks like, The New York Times provided an excellent pic of the recently released collection. yes guys...those are plus fours they're wearing. and no, i don't REALLY expect every guy to catch on and wear them. however, they do make for a very interesting look. if you can pull it off, i say go for it. over here in dc tho...not sure it's gonna fly.

KERLI KOIV

2008-10-02T16:03:00.004-04:00

simply put, i adore this girl. she's beautiful, has a great cd (Love is Dead, Island Def Jam), not to mention she wears the most awesome outfits when she performs. check her out in her vid for "Walking on Air".

more funny business

2008-10-02T11:08:00.004-04:00

sigh. you knew it was coming. i found another tee shirt website and i HAD TO share. The Cotton Factory. More words than graphics, but funny nonetheless.

Wellies!

2008-09-30T22:27:00.008-04:00

oh it's wellingtons season again. let the rain commence as long as i've got these sweet boots by Hunter. you can find these at Saks, ranging from $115-$145. i absolutely love love love the silver ones....and the red ones.....and the...ok, ok. i like them all :)

they also come in shorter versions, with laces and in black and yellow (on saks website)....HOWEVER if you check out the HUNTER website (which i just discovered myself),there's so many more color choices and even comfy socks to fit inside! I'm SOLD!

CLICK HERE! for the Hunter website :)

oh no, not another one...

2008-09-30T12:52:00.003-04:00

“I can’t say when it will be released, but it’s definitely going to happen,” -Rihanna

i already discussed my infatuation with Andre's new Benjamin Bixby line. i'm a little excited for the development of M.I.A.'s collection with Marc Jacobs...seeing as she's such an innovator anyway. and we all know Justin Timberlake is doing a little something with William Rast (keywords being, "a little"). then there's all the other ones floating around, Diddy, Madonna for H&M, Beyonce, Aubrey of Danity Kane, Pharrell, Jessica Simpson, Gwen...could i go on anymore??? (uh, yes....) but as for each and every celeb (mostly singers) coming out with a clothing line these days...i mean c'mon....RIHANNA???? sweetie, i love your look and all, but we all know you don't dress yourself. it's called a stylist...and boy does she have a good one. you know, i'll even give her enough leeway to say it was ok that she put her name on some umbrellas. but what on God's green earth made her think that suddenly she was an expert on fashion? pretty much, people will be buying a line that she doesn't even design herself...all b/c she's endorsing it. and what happens to the people who come up with the concepts? who knows...

the thing about tats

2008-09-30T12:21:00.005-04:00

Victoria Beckham and Christina Aguilara neck tats
as an avid fan of tattoos, i thought it was very interesting for The NY Times to bring up a current issue with tattoos that i've been noticing myself. not only are people everywhere starting to cover themselves with tats, but even if they aren't covered, they're making it a lot more visible. neck, wrist and hand tattoos are all over the workplace. i've got a couple tattoos, but i've always positioned places on the body that i could choose to show or not. recently i've thought about getting either a wrist or behind the ear tattoo...but i still feel stuck in that "work-appropriate" rut. although i know i won't always work at a law firm, and i plan on being in the fashion arena, where tats are not a discrimintory factor on your work ability...i still have my doubts. but should i?

in a time period where being marked up is cool...you have to wonder when the "rockstar" trend is going to fall off...

Willie Northpole - "body marked up"

...when lil wayne and travis barker are going to be 70 and their tats aren't going to look so hot anymore. lol

Travis Barker

*sigh* check out the article...it brought up a lot of good points. you decide for yourself. and when you do...let me know. i need some help in this body altering decision process.

"Tattoos Gain Even More Visibility" - The New York Times

crazy about guiseppe

2008-09-30T11:26:00.004-04:00

brrrrr!!!!!!

2008-09-29T16:43:00.004-04:00

the fall chill is setting in...
jackets anyone?

Proenza Schouler

D Collection

Free People

DSquared²

to die for.

2008-09-29T16:33:00.006-04:00

UGH! more sneaker pumps???

2008-09-29T15:28:00.004-04:00

THIS STYLE WILL ALWAYS BE LAME!
yes. i like sergio rossi.
yes. i like puma.
no. I DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM TOGETHER.
please excuse me, i just threw up a little in my mouth and i need to go spit it out.

but i guess the guys sergio/puma clash isn't so bad. but definitely nothing to scream about. actually...it looks like a regular puma shoe to me....

i <3 you tees

2008-09-29T13:59:00.009-04:00

saw this website this morning...apparently now you can <3 anything that is 6 letters or less. not only that...but the shirts are organic!

psst...btw, my name is spelled bianca...in case you were wondering. :)

"I <3" tees

Lady GaGa

2008-09-29T10:52:00.005-04:00

not only did i like the song....but whoever styled her for this shoot is awesome.

lady gaga ft colby o'donis & akon - just dance

carry on...

2008-09-28T23:29:00.004-04:00

ahhhhhh! you know, as much as i desperately need this vacay that's coming up in november, i feel like i'm not ready. so here i am at 11:30 at night, searching for the perfect carry-on bag for the plane. with all the rules and regs at the airport these days (esp the new $50 fee for a second bag), i need to find a bag that's big enough to suit my needs (like an entire outfit-since i'm sooooo worried that they might lose my luggage), but doesn't look like a big floppy mess. Tumi, one of my fav bag makers has some awesome stuff...i don't know why i didn't think of checking them sooner. hmmmm, maybe i was subconsciously trying to remind myself that $700 for a bag could be $700 more to spend in puerto rico....

oh wtf...i like them.

interesting tights

2008-09-28T22:33:00.006-04:00

i've already decided that i'm rocking tights all fall/winter season...so i've been in search of the oddest colors and patterns i can find. try sockdreams.com...

Sock Dreams

Super Supras!

2008-09-28T21:30:00.000-04:00

after getting tired of seeing every dude in nike dunks...i really <3 these right now!

i forgot my boys!

2008-09-26T13:26:00.000-04:00

all this talk about fashion week and i didn't even include my boys!!! there was some HOT FIYAH on the runway. I suggest you all check out these designers:

Dsquared²
- bringing the 3 piece suit back!
- shorts and high socks...i can dig it
Duckie Brown
- interesting take on the "bike messenger"
- mostly darker colors
Number (N)ine
- ok, minus the lace and wigs, the intricate deailing for these artistical "masterpieces" is what i'm looking at. i do not encourage this look for most straight men.
- like the cream hoodie!
3.1 Philip Lim
- clean, crisp, comfy
- like the blazers
Emporio Armani
- classic but edgy. the outfits scream "i'm a success, pay me."
- wouldn't necessarily suggest any of the satin looking aladdin pants or the deep-V neck shirts

i can never get too tired of graphic tees

2008-09-26T10:07:00.001-04:00

SNORG TEES WEBSITE
so, a friend introduced me to this site awhile back...but i've never had anyone to share it with. like i said before, i LOVE graphic tees especially when the GOOD ones come in my size!
some of my favs:
ps: some of them take a little more thought…so if you don’t get one, let me know…LOL

london fashion week

2008-09-25T16:33:00.000-04:00

Louise Goldin's Spring 09 collection
overall construction - two thumbs up!

Luella Spring 09 collection
classic elegance and still colorful and fun - love it!

goooooo GREEN!

2008-09-25T15:19:00.000-04:00

so in my fashion business class we've been seriously discussing the pros and cons of "going green"...you know, being conscious of your purchases being "enviornmentally friendly" and all. this goes from making clothes and bags entirely from non-animal products to buying vintage, reworked clothes. so far, i've only done the Urban Renewal (the old becoming new) line at Urban Outfitters, but much to my surprise (and EXCITEMENT!), these Mat and Natt bags are SWEET! say goodbye to the leather handbags, i'm going VEGAN, baby!
this one's made of...yes, CARDBOARD!!!

for the non-conformist in you

2008-09-25T14:37:00.000-04:00

i'm totally feeling these tees and tanks from Obesity and Speed. all of the tees come in mens and women's...which I LOVE! (since i always adore the slogans mens tees usually have that NEVER come in my size). Check out the site. They're pretty awesome. I can see myself rocking one of the tanks with a shrunken, leather "motorcycle" jacket, cigarette jeans with a little crop to show off some killer louboutin booties. oooh...i think i'm gonna go buy one riiiiight now. :)

YSL contest!

2008-09-25T10:11:00.000-04:00

Sooooo....Yves Saint Laurent is having a contest for ANYONE to enter. All you have to do is design a lipstick inspired piece of art for their new lipstick "Rouge Volupte"!

Even if you don't want to enter the contest, it's still fun to look at some of the amazing artwork that has been presented.
Enter Contest

Here are two of my favs :)

oh ANDRE!!! swoon

2008-09-24T12:59:00.000-04:00

or should i be saying "oh Benjamin"????

what can Andre 3000 NOT accomplish? he's an established rapper, actor and now designer???? my my my, i must say, i'm really feeling this new Benjamin Bixby line. although, i will admit, it has a very RL Polo...Rugby essence about it. which makes sense, since it's inspired by 1930's football.
still, the suspenders over polos and scarfs hanging from the waist are a fresh take on classic accessories. show 'em how its done dre!

He recently opened his line in Barney's NY and showed his stuff on the runways in Paris. Fall is looking good for the guys this year :)

no one on the corner has swagger like us.

2008-09-23T14:21:00.000-04:00

t.i. feat kanye, jay z and wayne (with m.i.a. vocals) - "swagger like us remix"

speaks for itself.
if you ain't on this song yet....get there.
it should be EVERY fashionable person's theme song.
(and no...this isn't the video....b/c there isn't one.)

classic fall bags

2008-09-23T11:22:00.000-04:00

kate spade has some amazing handbags:
CLICK HERE to check out the rest of her current collection on katespade.com.

fashion week - Zac Posen is the shyyyyyt!

2008-09-22T12:02:00.000-04:00

zac posen has always been very intuitive designer to me, but can i just say that lately he has been one of my FAVS??? his spring rtw line for 09 is fantastic. metal adorned dresses and skirts, silky leopard print gowns, ruffles and ruching, all described by style.com as “aimed at…the type who makes a business of party-hopping”. well....no wonder his collection was my favorite. check him out, courtesy of Style.com:

all in favor of banning this trend: RAISE YOUR HANDS!!!!

2008-09-12T17:33:00.001-04:00

it's amazing what incoherant styles become all the rage. someone please explain the tight-jeans-with-a-sag phenomenon. does that make sense at all??? i mean, tighter fitting jeans are acceptable to me, (as long as it's not guys in skinny's) since it's all apart of the "urban rockstar" trend. and, forgive me if i'm wrong but.....

isn't a sag a derivitive of pants that are too big???? if your pants are tight, then how would they, why would they................SAG?????

so, courtesy of gawker.com apparently someone has figured out (AND created) jeans that will allow you cover your ass, and still achieve "sag-status". shoot me. b/c this can't be real. and if so.........shoot them for coming up with the idea.

L.A. Gear is back!

2008-09-06T17:12:00.000-04:00

yes! L.A. Gear...you know, the shoes that used to light up? it's not everyday that a brand, considered a fad, is resurrected. i'm an 80's baby and can still remember wearing and adoring my first pair of L.A. Gears. so for the 80s cult followers everywhere, looks like two girls from Amsterdam are reviving the wildly colored and textured high tops.
september 12...just a few days away. i need a price tag on these babies, b/c i GOTTA get me a pair!!!

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