// Last week I attended the 2016 Detroit Homecoming. It was a three-day event starting on September 14th until the 16th. The Homecoming showcases the city’s creative contributions to technology, music, art, entertainment, fashion, and architecture. Focusing on ideas for Detroit’s reinvention. With everything that was going on during the Homecoming, I attended the Creativity Showcase which was held at the Orchestra Hall. The Creative Showcase was a “living tableau” of 10 vignettes fe[...]
// // ]]> Great things are happening in the city of Detroit! This past Thursday I attended a grand opening celebration for Detroit is the New Black newest retail location Downtown at 1426 Woodward Ave. Inspired by the city, Detroit is the New Black is “a movement of humans energized by the history and resilience of the city. We combine minimalism and high street aesthetic to achieve the perfect balance of urban fashion. A mantra for Rebirth. Industry. Inspiration. Authenticity[...]
Father's Day is only a few days away and I want to take this time to look back at all the fashion advice that my dad has given me throughout the years. All shoes are created equal, all you need is a pair of black and brown shoes. "No dad, I can't possibly have only two pairs of shoes. I need a variety of colors and styles." When my dad sees me wearing high heels, he used to tell me they weren't good for my back. "But Dad, they’re cute!" It doesn't matter, they'll mess up your back and t[...]
I’ve been out of high school for a while now, and since then, many trends have come and gone. After looking through old photos and yearbooks, my main reaction to my style back then was "OMG I can’t believe I used to wear that!" It’s funny looking back at my old so-called style and seeing how much it has evolved over the years. In my first year in high school, I was somewhat of a tomboy, mostly wearing baggy clothing and sneakers. By the time I reached my sophomore year, my clothes[...]
These up-and-coming designers are looking to Rebuild, Restore and REFRESH with their t-shirt line. Their looking to restore the feeling people had when they didn’t have to buy expensive clothes to be considered “fresh”. I had a quick Q&A session with the designers and here’s what they had to say. Tell me about Refresh? How did you come up with the name? Refresh is the clothing company created by Michael Austin and Corey Naylon. The name came about after going over multiple name[...]
No one ever said being a mother would be easy, but there are a few moms who raised kids, kept a clean house, worked demanding jobs, kept their husbands in line all while staying stylish. These t.v. moms made the impossible and unrealistic life of motherhood seem so easy and effortless. Clair Huxtable "The Cosby Show" We all love t.v. mom Clair Huxtable. This full time mother, wife and lawyer knew how to hold down her family and career all while staying fashionably on point. I enjoyed Cl[...]
// // ]]> This past Saturday I had an opportunity to host a Fashion Closet Shopping Experience at Macy’s, where I had my own in-store closet setup with a few of my favorite Spring 2016 looks. Shoppers had the chance to view my picks and get fashion advice on how to create a look or what piece to wear with what. There was also an impromptu fashion show, mini makeovers, a photo booth, Sips and Bites, a DJ and Free Consultations with Macy’s My Stylists. My closet included some of[...]
// // ]]> 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[...]
Mildred Blount's interest in designing hats came about when she worked as an errand girl in a New York City hat shop. Her love of millinery [hat designer] led her and her sister Clara to open a dress and hat shop. During the World Fair in 1939, a collection of hats she designed was exhibited, giving her the opportunity to design hats for the movie "Gone with the Wind". Mildred was the first black Milliner to design hats for Hollywood films, such as Gone With The Wind and the Easter Para[...]