Celebrity Shoes…and where you can get them

So I’ve done a post like this before, and it’s one of my favorite types of articles to write AND to read. Because celebrities are thought of as having access to exclusive fashion goods, I love investigating what they are wearing, and where you can go to get the same exact thing. That’s right! Keep reading to learn how you can walk in the same … Continue reading Celebrity Shoes…and where you can get them

A Glam Girl Event in Brooklyn

On Saturday, October 22, 2011, an event was held at Dumbo Loft, located in Brooklyn, NY, to increase awareness of breast cancer and domestic violence. Event host Luxury Style Events, LLC, founded by Suzette Taylor, provided attendees the opportunity to raise funds for the two worthy causes, as well as indulge in style and their sweet tooth. Many vendors were on hand at the event … Continue reading A Glam Girl Event in Brooklyn

Add a little Haloween to your Style

This may sound crazy, but Halloween is my favorite holiday of the year. Spooky ghouls and goblins aside, it’s the holiday that the closest to my birthday (October 25th), and the one time of year my Dietitian-father cannot scold me for hoarding copious amounts of chocolate-covered everything. It may not be common knowledge, but this blog was started on Halloween, hence the dark orange-gold and … Continue reading Add a little Haloween to your Style

Designer Spotlight: Micky London

I was delighted to have the opportunity to visit the showroom of the super trendy Micky London designer line this past Wednesday. The line was started by ultra-stylish brother and sister duo, Kabir and Abba Manchanda in 2009, after they found themselves unemployed due to the economic recession. Now, 3 years later, the brand has grown to consist of three different labels: Micky London, ML … Continue reading Designer Spotlight: Micky London

Brooklyn Fashion Weekend Spring/Summer 2012 – Part 2

This post is a continuation of Brooklyn Fashion Weekend Spring/Summer 212 – Part I ( October 1st shows). Das Komitee German-based designer Nina Athansiou presented the Spring/Summer collection from her fashion label, Das Komitee. Models slowly emerged like porcelain dolls against a soft melody; comparable to the kind of song you hear when you open a music box. Bright colors, short skirts, and free-flowing materials were … Continue reading Brooklyn Fashion Weekend Spring/Summer 2012 – Part 2

Brooklyn Fashion Weekend Spring/Summer 2012 – Part I

On Saturday, October 1st, I attended one of the shows of Brooklyn Fashion Week{end} (BKFW), held at Industry City at Bush Terminal. BKFW is presented twice a year by Brooklyn Style Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides emerging, low-income designers with the tools necessary to be successful in the fashion industry. This year’s theme was “Fashion Freedom.” Exciting up-and-coming designers from around the globe were given … Continue reading Brooklyn Fashion Weekend Spring/Summer 2012 – Part I

Shop for Success Event

On Saturday, September 17th I attended an exclusive shopping event benefitting Dress for Success Worldwide. Founded in 1997, Dress for Success is a nonprofit organization that helps low-income women find jobs and provides them with professional attire, career development tools, and a network of support in over 75 cities worldwide. Women are given a suit to wear when they land their first big interview, and … Continue reading Shop for Success Event

Harlem’s Fashion Row 2011 NYFW Presentation

On Friday, September 16th, Harlem Fashion Row (HRF) ended New York Fashion Week by giving four aspiring minority designers the opportunity to present their Spring/Summer 2012 clothing lines at Jazz At Lincoln Center during a presentation amply titled, “Beautifully Out of Place.” The designers were selected during a highly publicized competition, in which the public got to vote for their favorite fashion designers. After thousands of votes, the … Continue reading Harlem’s Fashion Row 2011 NYFW Presentation

The Blonds – Spring 2012 Runway Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

On September 14, 2011, designer duo Phillipe and David Blond presented their Spring 2012 collection Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. They are the designers behind some of the most eccentric outfits worn by Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, Ke$ha and Lady Gaga. The collection featured various recreations of the looks of Playboy bunnies and featured wild pops of color, multi-colored shimmering corsets, and furry balls. What I found … Continue reading The Blonds – Spring 2012 Runway Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week