You Should Know: The Pocket Square Project

You Should Know- The Pocket Square Project
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Fashion for a cause is always on our radar, so when we heard about the Pocket Square Project, we knew we had to report on it!

Co founded by Attorney Dominique Price and Indiana University doctor Dr. Rachel Vreeman, the Pocket Square Project combines fashion and philanthropy, selling Kenyan made pocket squares with proceeds going towards clinics that lend support to children affected by HIV and AIDS.

Each pocket square is $20; clinics allow children to receive counseling, education services, and even fill their medicine. Eventually the program hopes to provide job training, primary care, and health services for other chronic diseases.

In addition to pocket squares, the website also sells bowties, and will potentially offer headbands for women in the near future.

Cool, right?

Learn more and support the cause at ThePocketSquareProject.org.
What do you think?

*Pictured: Rashad Lawrence, Wide Receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Splurge: Kendall Jenner’s LAX Airport Unravel Oversized Cashmere Hoodie, Raquel Allegra Military Trench Coat, and Balenciaga Studded Side-zip Ankle Booties

Kendall Jenner traipsed through LAX Airport in a $350 Unravel Oversized Cashmere Hoodie, $738 Raquel Allegra Military Trench Coat, and $833 Balenciaga Studded Side Zip Ankle Booties:

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She completed her look with $205 IRO Chalk Jarod Skinny Jeans and a $1,609 M2Malletier Grained Leather Drawstring Backpack.

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Her cashmere hoodie features an oversized fit, raw cut hem, and rib knit trim. Check out the gray iteration below.

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Her white cotton chevron-weave trench showcases a double-breasted silhouette, military-inspired detailing, raw-edge shoulders, a notch collar, and flap patch front pockets.

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Her booties feature a pointed-toe silhouette, stud embellishment, and lace-up fronts.

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I’m not bold enough to wear white while traveling, but I do like this look!

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If you’re up for the splurge, get the grey iteration of Kendall’s hoodie here, her trench here, and the black versions of her booties here.

What do you think?

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Hot! or Hmmm: Kerry Washington’s Baselworld’s Giambattista Valli Resort ‘16 Black and White Dress

The lovely Kerry Washington attended Baselworld rocking a Black and White dress from Giambattista Valli’s Resort 2016 collection:Kerry-Washington-Baselworld-Black-White-Giambattista-Valli-Resort-16

The dress features a slight plunging neckline, and black floral pedals stitched throughout a sheer white panel skirt. Kerry-Washington-Baselworld-Giambattista-Valli-Resort-2016

Kerry opted to ditch the pants that were shown with the collection and paired with black pumps.Kerry-Washington-Baselworld-Black-White-Giambattista-Valli-Resort-16She looks hot! I always love her outfits.

What do you think? Hot! or Hmm…?

 

Hot! or Hmmm: Kerry Washington’s Baselworld’s Black and White Giambattista Valli Resort ‘16 dress

 
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Bomb Blogger: Cortnie Elizabeth of Style Lust Pages

Happy Tuesday everyone!

It’s time for another #BombBlogger! And today’s highlight features the lovely Cortnie Elizabeth of Style Lust Pages!

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I’ve been a fan of Cortnie for a while! I’ve followed her blog religiously and I’ve even watched her grow into a successful entrepreneur. Her handbag collection, coined as Love Cortnie, is a mixture of playful designs that help catapult any outfit to bombshell status. In addition, her personal style evolution has also been a joy to witness.

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Cortnie manages to effortlessly slay while keeping her ensembles clean and simple. This fashionista is drawn to waist-cinching midi skirts, maxi dresses, tailored denim and (of course) bomb clutches! She’s also a fan of rocking bold accessories and her signature sunnies. And, I’m here for it all!

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Slay on, hun!

Want to know more about Cortnie of Style Lust Pages? Well, see more of her amazing blog here or follow her on the ‘Gram @cortnieelizabeth! Also, check out her gorgeous handbags here.

Thoughts?

 

Signing Out — Esmesha

 

Splurge: Meghan Markle’s Today Show Veronica Beard Navy Paradise Pencil Skirt, Marc Jacobs Merlot Gotham Bauletto Bag, and Sarah Flint Chocolate Leopard Emma Pumps

Meghan Markle made an appearance on the Today Show in a $430 Veronica Beard Navy Paradise Pencil Skirt, $550 Marc Jacobs Merlot Gotham Bauletto Bag, and $750 Sarah Flint Chocolate Leopard Emma Pumps:

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Her navy pencil skirt boasts brass buttons, grosgrain-trim, and a front slit.

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Her grainy pebbled leather bag features a webbed cross body strap accented by racing stripes, long rolled carry handles, a logo tag and a top zip closure.

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Her pumps feature functional 2″ heels and leopard calf hair uppers.

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Hot!

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If you’re up for the splurge, get Meghan’s skirt here, bag here, and pumps here.

Thoughts?

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First Lady Michelle Obama Wears a Naeem Khan Pre-Fall 2016 Floral Print Wrap Dress at the Cuba State Dinner

First Lady Michelle Obama continued her love affair with Naeem Khan’s wares, slipping into a Pre-Fall 2016 Floral Print Wrap Dress at the Cuba State Dinner:

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FLOTUS’s frock is a wrap iteration of this plunging stunner from the Pre-Fall 2016 assortment.

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Another radiant look from our First Lady!

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What do you think of FLOTUS’s latest look?

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Splurge: Khloe Kardashian Kocktails with Khloe’s Black Mugler Dress and Christian Louboutin Heels

Khloe Kardashian sizzled on IG to show off her latest look for Kocktails with Khloe, rocking Christian Louboutin pumps with a $1,310 Mugler Cut-out asymmetric-hem crepe dress:Khloe-Kardashian-Black-Mugler-Dress-Louboutin-HeelsThe dress features cut-away shoulders, contouring seams and a slash at the waist that contains a 3D metal sphere. See it below in yellow:
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If you want to drop some coinage and rock the dress, you can purchase it here.

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Ava Duvernay to Direct The Battle of Versailles for HBO, Based on Robin Givhan’s 2015 Book

The November 1973 fashion show that took place at the Palace of Versailles is etched in fashion history—a moment that showcased the talents of designers of color including Stephen Burrows and the late Oscar de la Renta and also showcased the talents of black supermodels and icons Pat Cleveland, Bethann Hardison, Billie Blair, Jennifer Brice, Alva Chinn, and others. Robin Givhan wrote about the momentous event in detail in her 2015 book, The Battle Of Versailles: The Night American Fashion Stumbled Into The Spotlight And Made History. That book is now at the foundation of an upcoming HBO film by the same name, directed by none other than Ava Duvernay.

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Details are still sparse right now, but anything that Duvernay has a part in is always fantastic! And the casting for this leaves so much opportunity for black models and actresses.

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We’ll bring you more updates as they flow in.

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What do you think of the news?

Director Ava Duvernay was a vision at the 2015 Sundance Institute Celebration Benefit.

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Hot! or Hmm: Ciara’s Daily Front Row Fashion Los Angeles After Party’s Black Sheer Alexandre Vauthier Spring 2016 Dress

You know for every good Fashion Awards there’s an afterparty! Well after Daily Front Row threw their Fashion Los Angeles Fashion Awards last night in L.A., celebrities came out to the afterparty, with Ciara donning a sheer black gown from Alexander Vauthier’s Spring 2016 collection:Daily-Front-Row-After-Party-Ciara-2The black halter dress features a plunging neckline and a translucent skirt (sheer dress trend again) that includes a train and gold plating in the front.Daily-Front-Row-After-Party-Ciara-Alexandre-VauthierDaily-Front-Row-After-Party-Ciara-3She has just been slaaaaaaying! Come through girl! I love the look. What do you think? Hot or Hmm?

Hot! or Hmmm: Ciara Daily Front Row Fashion Los Angeles After Party’s Black Sheer Alexandre Vauthier Spring 2016 Dress

 
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Steal: Bella Hadid’s The Nice Guy Bossa Kora Off the Shoulder Dress

Bella Hadid showed off her svelte physique while partying with sister Gigi at hotspot The Nice Guy. For their night out, she slipped on a $75 Bossa Kora Off the Shoulder Dress:

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Her dress features an off-the-shoulder silhouette and long sleeves.

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Simple and chic!

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Get Bella’s dress for a steal here.

Would you wear it?

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