“Glamour is back, but with a minimalist touch.”–Gianni Versace Hey Y’all!So I’m home in Stone Mountain, GA (Stone Mount!)……snug as a bug in a rug. My mom and I are chillin…and of course we decided to tune in to the Academy Awards.My mom had some hilarious opinions on red carpet style…and I remembered that she’s Continue Reading
Black History Month is winding down, but my tribute would not be complete without including designer Patrick Kelly. Born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Kelly studied art and black history at Jackson State University before attending Parsons School of Design. He designed for a Rive Gauche boutique and Benetton before becoming one of the most well-known designers Continue Reading
Hey Y’all! So for today’s Trendwatch, I’m focusing on my next favorite spring trend: Polka Dots. Let’s take a look: Beyonce… And Eva Longoria… Look amazing in their all dot outfits. Mary J. also shows us how to wear the trend… … by pairing a polka dot top with a classic pencil skirt and jacket. Continue Reading
Today’s Black History Tribute goes to wedding dress designer Therez Fleetwood.Designing since 1996, Fleetwood uses Nigerian Ashoke cloth, Guinea brocade from West Africa, and other high quality fabrics to create her bridal gowns.On her website, www.therezfleetwood.com, she says, “Our society is a melting pot of various cultures, but for a long time, brides wore traditional Continue Reading
“My Umi said shine your light on the world/Shine your light for the world to see/My Abi said shine your light on the world/Shine your light for the world to see…”–Mos Def, ‘Umi Says’ Hey Guys, So the snow is slowly melting and we’re starting to see our first few glimpses of sunlight. Sure, it’s Continue Reading
Today’s Black History spotlight shines on sportswear designer Patrick Robinson. The California native and Parson’s graduate was the design director of Giorgio Armani at the young age of 24, Senior Vice President of Merchandising for Anne Klein at the age of 28, and was then Creative Director at Perry Ellis. This is all before assuming Continue Reading
“You go man, then when everybody says quit/You show them those degrees man/ When everybody says hey/ You’re not working/You’re not making any money/You say look at my degrees and you look at my life/Yeah I’m 52, so what, hate all you want!/But I’m smart, I’m so smart, and I’m in school/And these guys are Continue Reading
Today’s Black History shout out goes to wedding dress designer Cassandra Bromfield.Bromfield’s love of making Barbie doll clothes as a child evolved into a genuine skill in creating African-American inspired wedding gowns. In a 1999 Essence article, Bromfield stated, “I help brides have a cultural experience that evokes emotion”.Bromfield says on her website, “Just as Continue Reading
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