Monday, November 30, 2009

LEATHER, CHAINS, AND RUBBER

ALEXANDER WANG'S SPRING 2010 ACCESSORIES

the first open toe boot I've ever desired 
 
snake chain shoulder bag
 
 
pebbled leather  bowling bag with rubber pegged under side


preview images via highsnobette
official accessory images at nylonmag.com, but I apparently like the prototypes better

black on black always wins my heart 

ICE CREAM AND CAKE


Hope this made you laugh as hard as I did.

ROCK FORMATIONS

Right behind clothing I love accessories, in particular broaches, so I am brain storming some ideas for Love is Love Love Pins. So far I have just been playing with different heart shapes. I am thinking something fragmented, distorted, awkward, yet lovable... like me! What do you think? Any favorites?


 
 


keep in mind theses are just formations, I have no idea how I am going to  execute them : D.  Stay tuned to see how they turn out. In the mean time check some of my inspiration [after jump]...

Saturday, November 28, 2009

LLL VARSITY JACKET PREVIEW

The debut collection from Love is Love Love will be a 3 pc group of varsity jackets with the swag of men's outerwear, but made especially for the ladies. I have just completed the first sample [I sew them myself] and while I work on the next, I wanted to share a few sneak peeks.

 
 

 The fit is nuts and it's warm as hell! Took it out for a test drive this past week and I love loved it. Hope you do too ; )

Friday, November 27, 2009

BLACK FRIDAY

I have been so consumed with completing the first Love is Love Love Jacket sample [preview pics coming soon] and the holiday I haven't been able to post much, but two items, in my favorite color, caught my eye this week and I had to make sure I threw em up.

GOOD WOOD BLACK JESUS


because the gold Jesus piece is so Diamonds Are Forever ca 2005
available today at the Good Wood online shop for 65 shillings

HELLZ BELLZ X REEBOK COLLAB HIGH TOP




only offered in black
availibe today at select retailors and the "soon-to-drop" Hellz Bellz online shop
no specific date on when the online shop will open, but it might be worth the wait since kicks ordered from there also come with a special gift  ; )

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

ROXY'S NEW STICKERS



I finally made it to Sway Monday night [shout out to Miss Sancheezie] and scored some jazzy Roxy Cottontail stickers. Arn't they too cute!

Thursday, November 19, 2009

THE SWEET LIFE ON SALE




 Last week I spotted this pair of killer boots on shopdolcevita.com. They were exactly what I was looking for; closed toe, bootie height [with a wide ankle opening ; ], gold embellished and had a webbed heel, but the price was just outside of what I'm comfortable spending on heels. [I barely wear heels, they hurt, and I usually scuff the hell out of 'em, so I figure I shouldn't invest so much right now.] I couldn't stop thinking about theses shoes, though, and we all know that is the true sign you love a piece of clothing. So, I decided to swing by the L.E.S. dolce vita store to have an in person look. I pretty much knew I was setting myself up to spend more than I should, but there was also that slim chance that the boots could look fugly in person and I would be relieved of my money spending dilemma. Since the above pic was taken in my house, it's safe to say the boots were not ugly in person, but I did get a discount! Turns out that I walked into the store on the first day of their friends and family week and received 25% off my purchase! Don't you love it when things work out like that?! Ladies, I definitely recommend checking the website or store out. Dolce Vita has a nice range of bad ass shoes [especially high boots] that are right on trend and fit a variety of personalities. The promotion ends this Tuesday the 24th.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

BEYONCE'S VIDEO PHONE [EXTENDED REMIX] VIDEO FEATURING LADY GAGA

This video is all over the blogosphere, so why check it out here? To watch it one more time after you read my colorful commentary lovie!

Who ever thought of combining the incredible musical energies of Beyonce and Lady Gaga was genius and the video was tight, but not because the two were in it. Beyonce had an array of amazingly striking looks: the black and white geometrically jeweled two piece with the hold up hand shades [very Lady Gaga], the Bettie Page tribute, and the faux Rihanna [with the hair slicked down to a point and garters] were my favorites. Beyonce also got way more sexual than she usually does, popping, jiggling, grabbing and moaning throughout the video [I wonder if she already knew how to twerk her booty like that or  did a choreographer need to show her]. Lady Gaga's performance was the exact opposite of that, almost like her and B switched images.  Gaga was glammed up to be a pretty woman [the way Beyonce usually is right down to the long, lace front wig] and wore one outfit for the brief time she appeared in the video. No weird headgear, no synthetic wigs, no far out-there costumes. Where did you go Gaga? Then her singing sounded... forced [Sorry Lady!]. She's usually the one moaning and groaning, but in this song she was attempting Divas Live type riffs [confused face]. All in all I love the video [for Beyonce's delicious visuals] and adore the idea of powerful, female pop stars combining forces to be fabulous.




Monday, November 16, 2009

THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND THE SHOULDER TREND

Balmain.

The Spring 2009 collection featured glamorous cocktail dresses and uniform jackets with exaggerated shoulder pads that referenced the 80's power shoulder and futuristic space style at the same time. Fashion execs, celbs, and fast fashion chain stores cought on immediatley discussing, wearing, and knocking off the acclaimed collection last summer. This season Christophe Decarnin, Balmain Creative Director, continued to include his most noticible design detail, the new power shoudler, updating it's shape to  delicately angled points. A lot of the looks have already been featured on the red carpet and in magazines, but it's always cool to see how a designer presents the pieces and compare them to how the world interprets them.














The Balmain runway show also mixed in casual staples, like an over sized white t shirt, with high shine separates creating very wearable, cool girl, high street looks. Reoccurring design details, outside of  "the shoulder", included small, Chanel like quilting, and split leg herem pants. 


 

 


The Spring 2010 collection didn't disappoint either! Decarnin seemes to have pulled inspiration from vinatge warriors.  Graceful Gladiator meets tattered Civil War hero dipped in shine : D.
Runway pics after jump.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

DIRTY MONEY-LOVE COME DOWN VIDEO




Do you love Dirty Money? I love Dirty Money! The whole one guy two girls dynamic hasn't been done in a while and it provides Diddy with a vehicle to reinvent himself and shine some light on new artists.  He manages to remain the focal point of the group since he has established fame and is the only guy but, in some unexpected way, the limelight becomes balanced by the ladies' noticeably eccentric style and male sex appeal [that Diddy just can't compete with unless he grew a booty and some boobs]. I also just like their daym swag.  Kalenna and Dawn Richard are usually dripping with oversized acessories, masculain, structed tops, tight pants, and heels. Diddy is dressed to complement them and they all stand tall like bosses. The trio sort of reminds me of a pimp with his female bodygards that look sexy but can kick your ass.

ha ha ha


 
 

NEW SLUM VILLAGE?

OH HELL YES!!!!


According to onsmash.com Slum Village will be releasing Villa Manifesto Digital EP early next month. The limited selection of songs, available only online, is intended to give fans a taste of what the Villa has been working on and what's in store for their next full length album, the official Villa Manifesto, set to be released in 2010. Dope Man, which is included in the teaser EP, is available for download [here].

Friday, November 13, 2009

I WANNA DECORATE MY BF'S "MAN DEN" WITH THESE

No Mas' sophisticated yet playful approach to sports culture has kept them on my radar for years now, like I'm just waiting for that one hat or hoody that I can properly represent in. The life style brand has now  taken its aesthetic to the next level showcasing the RUMBLEVISION watercolor series. A collection by  David Rathman, RUMBLEVISION depicts scenes from Muhammad Ali and George Foremans' infamous fight in Africa known as the The Rumble in the Jungle. The way Rathman captures strong, iconic imagery with one of the most imprecise mediums is memorizing. 
I want one in my living room. 
No prices listed, but additional info on the no mas website . 












Thursday, November 12, 2009

WHAT SOME OF MY FAVORITE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN UP TO LATELY

AMBER ROSE HAS BEEN CHILLING WITH HER BESTIE, DEZ, IN THE M.I.A.


 
rose totally kills the less is more look in her t shirt dress

the papo was sure to get lots of shots from the back [smh] 
amber rose look ready tho, ha ha ha  


EVA MARCILLE [she legally changed her name from Pigford and I don't blame her] CHILLED WITH HER FIANCE, LANCE GROSS [from House of Payne], AT THE NUPOP RELEASE PARTY IN ATLANTA


 
love love love those acid washed jeans with the webbed heel platform booties 


B AND JAY WERE CUDDLING AND SMOOCHING [PUBLICLY]
AT THE MTV EUROPE AWARDS IN BERLIN

 


B ALSO CHATTED WITH SHAKIRA
 
don't you hope they are friends? aweeee



RIHANNA HAS BEEN DICUSSING HER, TO DIE FOR, ACCESSORIES


AND WORE A STEPHANE ROLLAND GOWN TO ACCEPT HER 2009 GLAMOUR WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD

you go girl!


above image via glamour.com
all other pics in this post via necolebitchie.com
[homegirl has got her ear to the street eye on the net]

GHOSTFACE KILLA LIVE AT B.B. KINGS 11.11.09



Last night I had the chance to check Ghost out at B.B. Kings in Times Square. The crowd was thick with die hard Wu/ Ghostface Killa fans and ladies represented spitting lyrics word for word right next to the dudes. Ghost and his hype men game out in maroon and yellow [I couldn't tell if they planned that], Ghost wearing a Champion pullover, pocketed Pelle Pelle leather and Yankees fitted. He was on stage for a little over an hour, performed verses from about 20 songs and still didn't cover half his classics [there is just that many]. When he asked "what yall want?" people screamed out stuff from Iron man, Supreme Clientele, Bulletproof Wallets, Pretty Toney, Big Doe Rehab, and Ghostdini PLUS material from Wu Tang Clan albums. Ghostface Killa's energy was incredible. For sure one of my favorite rappers and apparently one of Ultramagnetic MCs' too.




Real regogizes real:
Ultramagnetic MC's got on stage and gave props to Ghost


more live video after jump

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

SCULPTORS ALWAYS MAKE THE BEST DESIGNERS



Gemma Slack started out seeking an education in fines arts when she was encoraged to try fahion design. After graduating with honors from the Lodon College of Fashion and completing a 2 year apprienceship with Gareth Pugh, Slack started a gothic inspired line named after herself and debuted it last spring. Her second collection for Fall/ Winter 2009 is specifically inspired by the religious crudsades. What's most interesting about Gemma Slack's collection is the way she translates her sculpting sensibilities and inspiration, through the use of untreated, stiff leather and oversized trims.


 
 
 
SEE FULL LOOKS FROM
SLACK'S F/W 09 AFTER
JUMP

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

IS IT ME OR IS ADIDAS COMING AT NIKE'S NECK?


WHILE BROWSING THE ADIDAS ORIGINALS WEBSITE, I WAS PLEASANTLY SURPRISED WITH THE FALL SHOE OFFERINGS AS WELL AS THE PRICES. LOTS OF HIGHTOPS AND EVERYTHING WAS AROUND 100 BUCKS A PAIR.

MY FAVORITES
[like in my online shopping cart]





Lustrous material on sneakers will always catch a female sneakerhead's eye. I prefer the less is more approach and usually opt. for clean detailing on shiny sneakers . I am also really into solid color kicks. They look more mature and are definitely easier to dress up [for work or after work/ I wear the shiny kicks to the club : P]. The Ghostface Killah collabs [to the top right] are a no brainer for me: high top, black, dope pop color and Ghostface's head.... A magnetic attraction to childhood sneaker staples, solid black and solid white, explains the middle row.


HONORABLE MENTIONS



Featured mostly for the way Adidas creatively interpreted current sneaker trends [drawn on seams, flannel,  chukka/ blazer shapes]. The basket ball inspired joints, at the bottom, remind me of a pair of Adidas track sneakers I coveted in middle school and the basketball shape is way different than what other  brands are offering. Not sure how I would wear them however. The Def Jam Forums at the top left update a popular shape with pops of metallic and the Def Jam logo; Win win.


Monday, November 9, 2009

LILY ALLEN FOR COCO COCOON

Coco Cocoon is Chanel's newest collection of reversible hand bags and small luggage.


 
 
 

homegirl cleans up good eh?


click "see more" for the viral campaign and more bags