Fall 09 Trend: Blazers

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Balenciaga. Christian Dior. Christian Lacroix. Rag&Bone. Zac Posen

Take a cue from the runways. Blazers are still hot, but they need something extra. Voluminous sleeves, a mixture of materials or just an interesting shape. Knowledge is power. Don't get left behind.

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These Boots were made for walking !!!!!

Check out Pharrell at the Serpentine Gallery yesterday in London.
I think that only people in fashion can understand the dopeness of this outfit.
Its simple but extremely effective. He got alot of bad reviews for the boots but he gets my seal of approval! I feel like he was thinking "I'm rich and I have money and all you have is your opinion!" lol.




This is why Pharrell is unique--- TWO THUMBS UP!

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Hey Kanye--- LOOK WHAT I GOT!

Can you say "Dopeness!" ( is that a word)

So I have been looking everywhere for these shades and I finally got my hands on them. I would tell you where to get them but I decided not to.

These are the signature series sunglasses that Jeremy Scottdesigned for Linda Farrow Vintage eye wear collection.

These glasses are Extremely Hard to find but luckily I got my hands on them!

And YES, THE SHIRT IS YSL --- Yves Saint Laurent

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The Unsung Hero

If you haven't heard about Colin Munroe, you're living under a rock. As native of Ottawa, Canada music isn't exactly what you would expect him to be doing. More like playing hockey or learning to survive in extremely cold temperatures. Yet he taught himself to play the drums and the piano, among other instruments. With his degree in cinema studies from the University of Toronto, he shot a video for his version of Kanye's flashing lights. Eventually, he caught the attention of Universal Motown and the rest is history. His mixtape The Unsung Hero was pretty much an album in disguise and earned him the recognition he deserves. In 2009, he is ready to release his debut album, Don't Think Less of Me.

Check out this interview he did with I'm Flashy and head over to his myspace to download the mixtape if you don't have it. Then keep your eyes peeled for the album!

"They're the first generation that grew up primarily on playlists. Radio hasn't been as important to this generation, so genres aren't as important.You've got people mixing & matching stuff and what they listen to naturally."
- Colin Munroe

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Smart Shirt.

Don't waste anymore money on regular t-shirts!

This "smart shirt" keeps you protected from UV sun rays, incorporates anti-odor technologies that neutralize sweat, includes moisture control to dry perspiration quickly form your skin, dries 4 times faster then your normal t-shirt, refuses to peel or shrink or loose shape, and feels like cotton.

Click here to visit the website

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You Either Are or You're Not!

We’re in 2009 and shopping your life away isn't on the 'to-do' list anymore. The retail industry is in shambles and has had to scale back in order to continue to grow. Closets all over have slammed the brakes and now you’re stuck having to choose between paying those hot new shoes or your tuition bill. Damn it, times are rough. The words “Shop Your Closet” and "Recessionista" are being thrown around more than an Asian hooker on a Saturday night.

Shopping your closet simply refers to getting the most out of the things you already own. In such tight economic times when purchasing a new dress or pair of shoes at a whim is out of the question, what you already own can be the salvation to your fashion crisis, or so experts say.

But Teri Agins,a Wall Street Journal fashion writer, foolishly writes about hiring personal shoppers or independent stylists to show you how to pair items in your closet to create new looks. However, if you have money to hire a stylist, why not just buy the new item you’re lusting after?

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Wild Child

Brooklyn-based label Feral Childe has been on my radar for a long time, but it seems everyone needs to catch up. Creators Alice Wu and Moriah Carlson met at a random day job and were friends ever since. They spent their free time sending each other ideas and drawings, which grew into full outfits. When people began stopping them on the street, they figured this could work. And it has. Their pieces are elegant and well made. Stop by one of the many shops their products are sold at and take a look.

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Cyber Monday!

I know I've been MIA for a while. School is KILLING me right now. I have tests, homework, and papers galore. That doesn't stop me from online shopping though. After all, sometimes you have to look away from the Work document and have a little "me time." So, in case anyone else wants some me time, here are some sales you can enjoy:

- Express: $40 off any $120 purchase & free shipping on purchases over $100 w| the code 6688.
- Shoes: 20% off your purchase w| code MONDAY and the usual free shipping & returns.
- Shopmanhattanite: 40% off all items w| code CyberMonday.
- Nordstrom: free shipping on all orders over $100
- Lucky Brand Jeans: 40% off all items until noon
- Bloomingdales: 40% off regular priced items, extra 50% off sale items and free shipping on any purchase over $100 w| code SHIPXMAS
- Old Navy: 20% off any purchase w| code SAVENOW.
- Banana Republic: 40% off sale and 10% off online w| code EXTRATEN.
- Gap: 15% off your purchase w| code GAP15.
- Piperlime: 20% off your purchase w| code MONDAY.
- Ann Taylor: 30% off your entire purchase & free shipping w| code MONDAY30.
- Macys: Free shipping w| $75 purchase & promo code ONEDAY.
- Benefit Cosmetics: Free highlighter w| any purchase of $30 and code PARTYGAL; free US shipping w| any order of $50 & code PRETTY50; free international shipping w| purchase of $115 & code WOLRD115; 2 free samples w| every order & one free seasonal catalog.

I'll add more while I shop online. =]

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Jewelry Is Functional

Ever went to Starbucks & just grabbed for your coffee. It totally slips your mind that the coffee is scorching hot. Well now, Contexture Design has found a solution. Coffee cuffs. Your bracelet is now a cup holder, until your beverage is finished. Convenient. It comes in different wood types & goes well with that bohemian style we have come to love. What's not to like. . .& admire? They filled a niche. Now all they have to do is convince Dunkin' Donuts that this will help them beat out Starbucks. Rivalry sells products...

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Godzilla Skates?

Nokia is putting on a skating events in the UK, promoting family time, music, active kids and all that. They set up temporary rinks in London, Manchester, and Birmingham. The skate events also include some form of music whether upcoming DJs or live bands. Now since I’m not in the UK, this didn’t really matter to me. What I really liked were the ads that featured model Alice Dellal, in roller-skates designed by Preen. Her spiked skates are not MY style but Preen created four other designs. One of them might be your type. Too bad you can only buy it from the Preen store in London [good luck there]. If not, just be content with the great photography. Is she not reminiscent of King Kong or Godzilla? I love it! A giant among women.

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GQ IS the Bible for men!!!

Ok so I'm uber excited because my last post was about some "rebellious" dressing from an article in GQ. One of the new things that they dared a man to try was pair a blazer with shorts. I am happy to announce that while watching the new video by The Dream for I Love Your Girl , I peeped him wearing a blazer and.... SHORTS!!!!
I'll post the video as soon as i find it online.

look fab!

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