// // ]]> From the runways to street style, these spring shoe trends have been spotted on the shelves of many retailers and in pages of some of the hottest fashion magazines. Though these styles may not be new, a lot of designers have revamped an old favorite for a more updated and innovative look. MulesMules have been seen up and down the runways as one of this season's hottest trends. Once a 90s favorite among many, they've finally made it back on the scene. I’ve seen my fair share of u[...]
A few days ago I was watching the Wendy Williams show and Naomi Campbell was one of her guest. I noticed that Naomi was wearing a choker. Recently I’ve been seeing these necklaces popping up on people’s neck more and more. The last time I wore a choker was back in the 90s during my preteen years, when Clueless was my style guide. (I've probably seen that movie over a million times, literally.) I think I still have my old chokers from the 90s, I had two lace ones and one faux tattoo[...]
// // ]]> According to TMZ, Lane Bryant's new commercial featuring Ashley Graham, Precious Lee, Tara Lynn, Denise Bidot and Georgia Pratt have been banned from TV networks like ABC and NBC. Thinking to myself, what could be inappropriate about this commercial to make them ban it. Are they using inappropriate language, is it too controversial, and so on. So, of course, I had to watch it for myself. After the 30-second commercial ended, I was confused. Maybe I missed the reason as to why it was[...]
// // ]]> Valentine's Day is less than a week away and not everyone will be celebrating this day with a significant other. But don't fret, I've listed a few ideas on how to spend the day (or any other day) self-pampering yourself. Spend the day at a spaTreat yourself to a well deserved facial, massage, and a mani and Pedi. Book a room at a hotelLet someone else do all the work for the day. Order room service, take a bubble bath and binge-watch your favorite tv shows or movies. Indulge in you[...]
Zelda Wynn Valdes was the first black fashion designer and costumer to open up her own shop in 1948. Her shop was the first black-owned business on Broadway in NYC. She dressed some of the most famous people in history such as Josephine Baker, Ella Fitzgerald, Dorothy Dandridge, Ruby Dee, Mae West and many more. Zelda got her start in fashion as a child by creating clothing for her dolls, she began cutting out patterns from newspapers. Zelda studied her grandmother's work as a seamstress a[...]
// Raven Wilkinson became the first African American woman to receive a contract to dance full time with a major ballet company in 1955 for the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo of New York City. With her mother's influence, Raven developed a love for ballet at the age of 5. On her ninth birthday, she was gifted ballet lessons by her uncle to the Swoboda School, where she studied under the direction of well-known dancers from Russia's Bolshoi Theatre. Looking to become a professional dancer, Rave[...]
// // ]]> Corianna and Brianna, also known as Coco and Breezy founded the cutting edge sunglass brand, that aims to reach new fashion heights and introduce fashion lovers all over the world to their unique sense of style and original accessories. "Your eyewear is always your outfit and your clothing outfit is always your accessory”. During a visit to NYC in 2009, Coco and Breezy’s edgy eyewear was an instant hit with people looking to buy. The two moved to NYC without a place to live[...]
“I have always wanted to be a designer. But I thought it would be when I turn 30. I didn’t think I would start at 17.” What started as a fashion blog turned into a career for Nigerian fashion designer Dumebi Iyamah. At the young age of 17, Dumebi launched Andrea Iyamah, a line inspired by color and ethnic cultures, catering to women looking to wear fabulous pieces and edgy swimwear. The brand also offers ready-to-wear and custom-made special event dresses, which are influenced b[...]
Eleanor Anukam offers a line of luxury shoes ranging from sizes 9-13. After spending years searching for quality shoes in her size, she never quite found what she was looking for. Realizing that there weren’t many selections for women who wear sizes larger than a 10, she decided to create a luxury line of women’s footwear catering to those women. “I’m designing for a fashion forward lady with broadened global influences with a thirst to disrupt fashion.” Eleanor describes[...]
With this cold winter air, I find myself constantly applying chapstick. If not, my lips become very dry. Then I end up biting off the dead skin, which is not good. I usually exfoliate my face twice a week, but I never really focus on my lips. So recently I've started exfoliating my lips, to help keep them smooth and moisturized by scrubbing away dry dead skin cells. If you want pretty lips, then this is the method for you, plus it’s helpful if you’re a fan of matte lippies. Great thi[...]