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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.

Belong in the D*mn Barrel, The Wackness- Coonery & Buffoonery

Sandals In the Winter?

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By Urbansocialight

You already know those sandals belong in the damn barrel!  What in the Y2K is this!  I haven’t since sandals like this in a minute! I know everyone has been trapped inside of the house because of the snow, but with that being said, why the hell would you wear an open toe sandal during the middle of the winter?  When has that ever been socially acceptable?  I don’t even know how I feel about a bare leg because it’s been so cold and plus there are a ton of cute tights out this season.

I just want to know why her friend didn’t tell her this was a HUGE, NO, NO!  Would you let your girl go out like this?  Plus homegirl was in the club partying like she hadn’t been to the club since 1977, doing the funky chicken and all that, no bull.  The whole outfit was a mess of sequin and ruffles, but judging by the sandals, I should have known that this girl was clueless about fashion.

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Fashion, RIP

R.I.P. Alexander McQueen

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By Manda J

Alexander Lee McQueen (1969-2010) is one of the most brilliantly misunderstood fashion minds of our time. Celebrities the like of Rihanna,  Lady Gaga, Bjork and Sarah Jessica Parker (SJP) are among the few that “get him”.

Early on McQueen new he had a talent and passion for fashion. He left school to become an apprentice on Savile Row in London. Savile Row is known for their men’s bespoke tailoring. His clients where among the elite like a certain Prince Of Wales (Prince Charles).  At age 20 McQueen began working for Japanese designer Koji Tatsuno. Upon returning to London McQueen enrolled in a prestigious fashion school where he received his Masters in fashion design.One of McQueen’s greatest accomplishments in my eyes would be when he was given the position of head designer of Givenchy in 1996.  In 2009 McQueen inked a deal with Target; his line at Target was called McQ.

It may look like he had it all but just because you’re famous doesn’t mean you’re happy. Three years ago McQueen dealt with the death of a close friend, Isabella Blow, who is also credited with discovering him. Earlier in the month he lost his dear mother.

Alexander Lee McQueen will greatly be missed, but he left us with inventive fashion and originality.

This look on the left is from his RTW (Ready to Wear) 2010 line. This looks very punk Alice in wonderland. The picture on the right is the line that got me hooked on McQueen his RTW 2009. This line was basically all houndstooth. I love love love houndstooth.

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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.

Belong In the D*amn Barrel

Some Crabz Belong in the D*mn Barrel!

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Leggings Gone Wrong
Leggings Gone Wrong

Anyone who knows me knows I’m completely guilty of wearing leggings instead of pants.  But there are a couple of rules for this practice.  First, unless you are wearing high quality liquid leggings, your shirt should cover your butt.  Second, if for any reason your butt is not covered, it should be free from lumps and/or granny panties.  Lastly, it is never, [I repeat] NEVER acceptable to tuck your shirt into your leggings!  That’s like tucking your shirt into your tights…it’s just not a good look. Continue reading Some Crabz Belong in the D*mn Barrel! →

The Air Force N.E.S.

The Airforce N.E.S.???

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The Airforce N.E.S.
The Airforce N.E.S.

I thought I’ve seen it all…. platform shoes with the aquarium in it, sporks (spoon & forks), “I-Rub-My-Ducky” (rubber ducky & vibrator in one). Shoot I even once came across a pair of three legged pantyhose, no bullsh*tting.

http://totallyabsurd.com/pantyhose3x.htm

Like if a woman had an unsightly run in her stocking all she had to do is rotate a leg. no bull.
“With Pantyhose 3x, you don’t have to carry a spare and chuck the old pair when you get a run or hole in your pantyhose.

With this ingenious design you simply (and discretely) rotate your leg into the new, unblemished pantyhose appendage.  The damaged hosiery leg is then tucked into a pocket in the crotch of the pantyhose. Comfortable?  You be the judge.”

Like really that shit is wild.

….but this shit right here will make Russell Simmons say “Nigga I done saw it all”
a muthafuckin Air Force 1 that plays N.E.S. games. This aint even hood, this is just…just.. I’m just at a loss for words.

Lonnie P.