Back to Black

NY Fashion Week kicked off over the weekend. Legendary designer and fashion icon, Diane von Furstenberg showed that our cries for inequality on the runways were heard by the CFDA president. Six lovely black models,including supermodels Liya Kebede and Alek Wek, strutted von Furstenberg's lovely Fall 2008 creations...well done Diane! Well done!!

2 in 1

Topping my "SPRING TO DO LIST"....Candy Colored Suede Heels! These babies have been catching my eye nonstop! I spotted 2 must have pairs at 9west and (of course lol) 4ever21.


And speaking of color....Marc Jacobs gave us this multicolored chunky, and I don't know about you, but I don't like CHUNKS COMING OUT MY BANK ACCOUNT lol! So I've waited to see if something similar (with a "my speed" price lol) would surface. Found satisfaction with Alloy's version(And you could not have told me a year ago I would want a pair of chunkies that didn't consist of wood! lol).

Marc Jacobs www.brownsfashion.com

www.alloy.com

Dear Summer

For all my ladies anxiously awaiting the return on the sun let's take a sneak peak at the heat we'll be sweating it out in three months from now!

#1 The Monokini-The bikini's latest incarnation. Ok ladies, you have aproximately 15 weeks to get ready for this look. Let's face it, if you're not in the right shape, this will look a Hot Ass Mess!

One-Piece Cut-Out avail at Urban Outfitters

#2 The Gladiator Sandal-Gladiator sandals will be making a major surge for your attention this summer. This pair by Enzo Angiolini pairs the look with another hot trend for summer...silver!

Metallic Sandal...avail at Heels.com

#3 Shorts-Shorts will still be a hot look this summer. Pair this cute pair by Soundgirl with a pair of red espadrilles and a white tee and you're ready for July 4th!

Denim Sailor Shorts...avail at FredFlare

New at Nine West

Nine West's pre-spring looks are in and showing off some of spring's hottest trends...menswear, bright colors, gladiator details and satin....Yea for Spring!

Heathers




Olavera










Newtime

Fleece's Pieces

It's not that I've blogged about Mike&Chris below, and now I'm blogging about fleece lol. It's like practically covering the same thing lol! But remember those days when fleece seem to be only used for sweats? Now I'm seeing this fabric cover it all! And not to mention the comfort that's involved in wearing fleece. Below are a few fleece pieces I've been eyeing, so ummmm...move over hoodies!!!



www.forever21.com
www.urbn.com

Check the Neck

Loveeeee Mike&Chris for so many reasons! Their collars add so much more "ump" (lol) to their pieces. Here lately I've been focusing on the necklines/collars of tops or should I say focusing on the Mike&Chris look lol



www.activeendeavors.com

Cut It Out

This hot cut-out dress by Black Halo is the perfect piece to show off those new curves you've sculpted as part of your New Year's Resolution. And if you've been slacking....well here's a little inspiration...


I'm hanging this the fridge immediately...
Avail at ShopButante

CHOOSE SHOES

The shoes I choose cover every style on my personal HOT list! From shades of yellow (lol), T-STRAP, reptile, NUDE, and muted metallics each style is hot in it's own way....and oh so easy on the eyes, don't you agree?

www.heels.com

www.zappos.com

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

My favorite F-List contributor is celebrating her birthday this weekend! Please join me in wishing the super-fabulous Keeki a very happy birthday!

Thanks for all your hard work here on the site!!! I couldn't do it without you!!!

Warm Up Suit

The fact that it's yellow makes this little number by Paul & Joe even MORE CUTER! Check out more Spring cuteness at www.my-wardrobe.com

80s Love

As an 80s baby I will always love anything that reminds me of my childhood...slap bracelets, side ponytails, boomboxes...the list goes on. Grafitti also holds that special place in my heart...as long as it's not on the side of my house! But on the side of my shoe...me likes!

The Char by Report...avail at PiperLime

Flirty Shirty

I love dresses. They are so easy and versatile, you throw them on and can be out the door immediately. This new shirt dress from Urban Outfitters is tailored enough to wear to work with tights and pumps but casual enough to rock on the weekend with leggings and flat boots. And at $48 it's wallet-friendly which we all need after the holiday season.




Avail at Urban Outfitters

SAVE IT!!

I don't know about you but I was loving everything about Balenciaga Fall 2007. Right now Forever21 is stocked full with pieces to make Balenciaga's runway---> your way! Now if only someone would attempt to replicate Balenciaga's techno-lego-ski-stilettos lol!

Runway




Have it your way at Forever21

Off Topic: NEED THE BREED

Although there's two stylish ladies in the pics below this post isn't fashion related (Forgive me for the off topic Candace lol). My niece asked for a puppy and I think the one Rihanna has been carrying around lately is the cutest I've seen in awhile. But I don't know the breed....if you happen to know please inform. Thanks!

What in the 1987?????

Leave it to the worldwide web (or should I've said leave it on the worldwide web? lol) ! I'm officially convinced you can find anything floating out there! I just had to share my latest stumble upon....I mean we all know I love me some retro but these made me cringe a bit lol. Maybe for Halloween, 1980s Theme Party, or "collector's item" reasons.....but other than that can you see it? But hey to each it's own........
(Salt-n-Pepa replica jackets $300.00 available at www.etsy.com)

The Look for Less: MJ Edition

I'm sure Marc Jacobs is used to being ripped off by now...they do say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. We cannot deny the cuteness of this art-deco inspired Marc Jacobs bag. As a part of the Fall 2007 collection it retailed for $1,875...


And just a few months after it's debut we have a more affordable version avail at Lulu's Fashion Lounge...

Avail at Lulu's Fashion Lounge for $72

My Current Love: Mondrian

As you probably can tell I seem to love all things that were here before my time lol. Mondrian artwork and fashion popped on the scene with burst of colors in the '60s. Years later a younger crowd adored it in the late 80s...early 90s maybe? Will this pattern ever return as a trend? Mmmmmmm maybe not lol, but right now I adore it either way. A look so simple....but yet so complicated is the way i see it. At the moment I'm searching the web for Mondrian inspired artwork and I couldn't help but share the Mondrian fashion I've stumbled upon. Makes a girl want to channel her inner Twiggy lol!






(Pictures found on www.snap-dragon.com and www.metmuseum.org )

Spring Heeling

Marc Jacobs Spring 2008 footwear....awwww like a dream! I can't see any other designer replicating Marc's footwork, but I'm sure they will attempt. Heels seem to be the focus Spring 2008...not just high heels, but the actual heel will be the focal point. Marc did the runway and below "we" can do the hallway lol!

Runway

Marc Jacobs Spring 2008



Hallway

Unlisted www.zappos.com

(I know, I know the Unlisted pair don't even compare....but you can see where I'm going with it right? lol)