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Fall in Love with Marc

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By Manda J

How can you not love Marc Jacobs?   Not only does he design his own lines, he is also the creative director for Louis Vuitton. Marc by Marc Jacobs Fall 2010 RTW line is a mix of subtly with splashes of bright patterns, well, they’re bright for fall.

Naturally, in the fall you have to wear a coat. Why not make it stylish? Light weight trenches are the “it” thing for the spring and you can pick them right back up in the fall. Marc by Marc Jacobs line has coats ranging from belted trenches to nice draped coats that’s swallows you but still gives you a shape. Harem pants are being taken down a notch. In Marc Jacobs rendition of the harem pant he made it more structured. Not the usual cotton jersey/spandex fabric we are used too.

The dresses are so sophisticatedly basic they can transcend seasons without seeming out of style. The ever popular zipper detail is present and accounted for ( check out my previous post on zippers) as well as belts. In all of his looks the waist is cinched. Please remember an undefined waist is a fashion faux pas.

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NY Fashion Week Keeps it Posh

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By Manda J

New York Fashion week has begun! After looking at various designer’s lines via New York Magazine’s Fashion Show (click here to visit).  I certain lines have me lusting for certain garments. One such line is Victoria Beckham’s line. Victoria Beckham AKA Posh Spice is my favorite Spice Girl.  This is VB’s fourth season designing and she seems to have found her niche. 

Her RTW Fall 2010 dresses are very stylish chic with a twist of sass thrown in. We are so used to see the classic Grecian form of draping, but this style of draping border line absurd amount of excess fabric…but it works. An extra yard here and you have a new look. She chose to use colors ranging from black to sapphire. These don’t seem like typical fall colors, but I am happy that someone has broken up the monotony of the usual burnt orange and red.  Here are some of my favorite looks. I can see Michelle O is quite a few of these dresses with her standard cinched waist.

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Air Jordan 11 Retros (Space Jams)

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Just reminding everyone that the Air Jordan 11 Retros come out on the 23rd of December. They might be one of my favorite Jordan’s of all time. There going for $175.00 a little expensive. When they first dropped years back they were only $120.00. Jordan stays robbing folks, but I’m going to get them tho. Trying to get back on my shoe game again.

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In Your Closet: Kerry’s Style

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Kerry1By Manda J

Acttress, humanitarian and political activist Kerry Washington epitomizes sophisticated style. She is eternally elegant and well dressed. Never half stepping when she steps out of the house or on the red carpet. Kerry isn’t afraid of color and while yellow doesn’t work for everyone it works well for her complexion and style.

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Jewel tones also are rich on Kerry. Black people need not be afraid of color!!  We look great in jewel tones like sapphire and emerald green. (Oh BTW purple is HUGE for the fall!)  She knows that we can look spectacular in colors other than black, white and gray.

 

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 The steps to achieving Kerry’s look are minimal and few. Kerry always has a fresh look. Never too much make-up. She either plays up her eyes or her lips never both. Remember less is more when it comes to fashion especially with make-up.

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Even in simple skirt and jacket look Kerry looks relaxed, confident and in control. Kerry’s number one rule of fashion appears to be simple and chic and I am with her 100%. You can show stop with the basics. Look at Kerry she does it all the time!

 

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In Your Closet: Boots

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Well, it’s officially fall and you know what that means…BOOTS!  Boots come in all colors (black, brown, silver), material (leather, suede, man made leather) and lengths (thigh, mid calf, ankle). Boots can dress up an outfit or dress it down. It is important to know that most boots shouldn’t go with every outfit.

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Casual boots, like Uggs, are for running errands. I can’t count the number of times I’ve seen Victoria’s Secret Pink pants and Uggs!!! I cringe just thinking about it. Why not pair your Uggs with a casual pair of straight leg jeans instead. Uggs come in a variety of sizes and colors.  For $180.00 you can get Beyonce’s casual look.

Like Chanel Iman’s ankle booty boot look?  Well you can achieve it thanks to these stretch booties for $44.95 from www.dsw.com.

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Fashion Week: Jason Wu

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By Manda J

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week for spring 2010 is well underway. While I am eager to see all lines there are certain line I want to see more than others. At the top of my list are Nicole Miller, Mara Hoffman, Diane Von Furstenberg, Tracey Reese and Jason Wu. Jason Wu has received the best kind of publicity a fashion designer can only dream of.

First Lady Michelle Obama,  chose to wear his design to the inauguration ball.MichelleO With all the hype and fame surrounding him I couldn’t wait to see his RTW (Ready To Wear) spring 2010 line. 

For his spring line he elected to use gray in addition to color and   print. The bustle is one its way back in, the front and side bussle.

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I could see Michelle O wearing the gray skirt with the pink stripe, at a first lady appropriate length with a crisp white blouse.  The gray jacket and the red dress has Michelle O written all over it. Both items are conservative, but contain an element that makes it fashion forward. Some of my favorite Jason Wu ensembles that Mrs. O has worn are basic colorful sheaths.  The little details like the bow on the blue sheath add a young fresh feel to a conservative sheath. 

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(pics courtesy of http://mrs-o.org/)

Did I mention I LOVE Mrs.O style, especially the  Azzedine Alaia belt she wears. For more on Jason Wu and his collections visit his official site at http://www.jasonwustudio.com/.

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In Your Closet- Peep Toe Boots

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Solange and Rihanna

By: Manda J the Style Guru

Peep toe boots are the oxymoron of the fashion world. The initial point of a boot in the fall and wintertime is to protect your feet from the elements, but how are you going to protect your toe if it’s exposed? For those of you who (like me) live by the creed “FASHION over FUNCTION”, this minor detail doesn’t matter. Many designers and celebrities have taken a winter boot an turned it into a summer shoe by exposing the toe.

Solange is wearing Chanel (I ♥♥♥ Chanel) peep toe booties. The intricate woven pattern is simple and classic all at the same time. Rihanna is wearing lace up Miu Miu peep toe boots with a slight platform front. The boots have a tennis shoe appearance from the front thanks to the lace up ties. The Miu Miu boots don’t look as dressy as the Chanel boots, but they are just as haute.

To achieve this look that can carry you into the fall try Steve Madden or Go Jane. Go Jane makes affordable pair for the Chanel-esque look for $39.90. Steve Madden makes a nice buckle open toe shoe that retails for $49.99. If you are one of the few that are concerned with your feet actually getting cold pair the peep toe booties with a nice opaque tight in black or navy. Don’t be scared of colored tights. Done right colored tights can make the outfit.

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Adidas 3 Tongues (Which Tongue Do You Use?)

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Remember the JS Wings and JS Logo kicks from last season’s collaborative line between adidas Originals and Jeremy Scott? From those two pairs of very creatively flamboyant sneakers, we have learned that Jeremy Scott is not one to shy away from courageous display, and probably not someone to go to if you are looking for subtle and understated. True to form, for this upcoming season, the collaboration between adidas Originals and Jeremy Scott reveals another pair of eye-catching 3-Tongue Altitude sneakers.

The oversize tongue paired with oversize Adidas logo is gone, and size is replaced by quantity. The iconic Altitude model in show-stopping yellow and black has three tongues layered over the laces (though you can opt to play around and either lace some of the three in to mix it up). The 3 Tongue Altitude will be available this coming August, so for those who are looking to draw all attention to their feet, look out for these kicks.

What you gonna do with three tongues? No Homo