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Here’s a quick mention of some pricey yet voguish shoes for summer 2015. Dolce & Gabbana put together a collection of refreshing, vibrant and comfortable shoe wear. The collection’s design and style ranges from sandals, flats, espadrils to wedge shoes.
Of course, sandals are always a comfy choice when jetting around under the sun but the lovely aspect of espadrils and wedges is the added comfort due to the thicker soles and less stress placed on the foot. Therefore, if you are aiming for more height but want to spare yourself any pain then this collection is perfect for you. Moreover, the floral detailing on the pointed toe ballet flats are an elegant display of effortless luxury.
We have said it before and we will say it again, this woman is giving us life! The Magic Mike XXL tour rolls on and at its recent destination Jada Pinkett once more stole the red carpet show! Jada has been an absolute gem in every city the Magic Mike crew has touched down in to promote the film.
Pinkett hit the red carpet premiere in Amsterdam in an ombre Versace gown with sheer details. Like at previous premieres, Jada finished dolling up her look with jewelry by Monica Vinader.
The whole squad still looking good too!
Hair Notes: Who says women with short hair do not have options? Jada has been working her short cut like rent is due! We love the style variation with tresses pulled back off the face to the side with wispy strands floating free. The overall result is flirtatious, sophisticated and very polished.
How does a Bond girl choose to dress for a red carpet event? Well, Harris…Naomie Harris (yeah, you like what we did there) chooses to stay ahead of the fashionistas and wear fashions not from 2015 but 2016. Harris made jaws drop in a creation from Mugler Resort 2016 collection. The floor length bi-color macramé dress wasn’t without it’s allure. The gown possessed a high side split revealing Naomie’s super toned gams.
Harris wore the Mugler design this week when she attended the NSPCC Neo-Romantic Art Gala. The gala was held at the Masterpiece London on June 30, 2015 in London, England. Naomie kept accessories to minimum choosing to tote a clutch and strut in black ankle strap heels.
Nevertheless, it seems like Naomie is enjoying the fashions of 2016 because this isn’t the only time she has recently sported future couture. At the Walkabout Foundation Inaugural Gala Harris floated down the red carpet in a dress from the Tory Burch Resort 2016 collection.
We can admit it, we are a little obsessed with the fishtail braid. Braids are a great protective hairstyle to help grow and keep strands healthy. As more women make the transition to natural hair in order to avoid the use of harsh chemicals the need for stylish hair inspiration becomes imminent.
Monae’s classy and classic hairstyles always include her signature pompadour. She paired the edgy look with a fishtail to add even more drama and flair. The fishtail may look very intricate in design but it is easy! Here is a video by one of our favorite hair youtubers Melissa Denise who shows how it is done.
Our lovely Style Ambassador Carlifonia has been sharing her insights on fashion, life and how to be truly confident. Beauty is defined as “the quality present in a thing or person that gives intense pleasure or deep satisfaction to the mind, whether arising from sensory manifestations (as shape, color, sound, etc.), a meaningful design or pattern, or something else (as a personality in which high spiritual qualities are manifest). Nevertheless, due to the expanse of what beauty can truly mean from person to person there are numerous viewpoints on how to be beautiful.
Here is our SA’s personal definition:
“True beauty comes from the heart, not from the mirror. Aim to change the way you see yourself, not how you look [physically] then you will be beautiful! Remember the inside beauty is the reflection of the outside beauty.”
Well put Carlifonia and as always here is some more of her awesome streetstyle! This week she plays up her fun side with a chic printed pant, chain necklace and black top. See more of Carlifonia’s awesome style by following her on instagram @carlifonia_a.
Yesterday evening the one and only Queen Bey was spotted walking the streets of New York City in head-to-toe black. She looked chic in an asymmetrical cut-out dress, pointed toe heels and leather jacket. As we mentioned in a post last year wear your jackets like a cardigan to up the style factor. Come on, no diva or fashionista really needs to put her arms through sleeves anymore! That’s like SO 2013 (LOL) we have progressed people! (HaHa).
Let’s move down to the feet area for just a moment. Bey accessorized her ensemble with an ankle bracelet, that was not over-powering but enough to make a delicate statement. Ankle bracelets are trending and be sure to look out for our future post of some of our current favorite styles!
Nevertheless, didn’t we say that Beyonce was getting her MAC on? Well, she definitely was showing why she is a boss lady and say it with us… HUSTLER, by toting a silver Apple Macbook. We are sure that Apple is salivating over these shots as her legions of fans are probably currently burning their PCs in order to make the switch. Okay, you know our humor none of the sort is happening or maybe it’s just cool to see celebrities using the same products that we do!
Hey question! What do you think of Bey’s look, loving or hating? Let us know…
No doubt you have probably been seeing advertisements for the newly released film Dope. If you have absolutely no clue what it is about here is a quick insider summary. The film was actually a major hit out of the Sundance Film Festivalcircuit and dives into the life of a character named Malcolm, played by Shameik Moore. Dope is kind of like an 80’s movie throwback of kid is a nerd, kid gets discovered by cool kids then kid is no longer a dork.
Malcolm is living in a “tough” neighborhood yet is overcoming all the odds juggling studying for the SAT, academic interviews and college applications. One day Malcolm gets a chance invitation to a party that could change his social standing and possibly life forever in a way he never ever imagined. Will Malcolm come to find himself and be Dope? Well, you are just going to have to hit the theater to find out!
Alright, I know you are probably reading this post saying hey 1966 you promised us the ladies! We will torture you no further the stunning actresses of Dope starred in an editorial together for InStyle. The editorial featuring Chanel Iman, Zoe Kravitz, and Kiersey Clemons was to help promote their new movie and was lensed by the extraordinary Chad Pitman. As you shall see each lady’s individual style is showcased giving a great demo of “squad” fashion. So the next time you and your girls go out you can feel as Dope as these gals!
In the realm of fashion usually when florals rear their couture heads is during the spring season. Spring is the time when every garden is an Eden and designers use this natural occurrence as inspiration. Nevertheless, the Chanel fashion house has never been one to follow the mold and for their Pre-Fall collection are throwing out the conventional point of view.
One piece of the collection that really stood out to us was a floral cardigan that seems to invoke royalty and splendor. The detailing is simply exquisite as well as intricate due to its crystal floral embroideries and appliqués. Truly fit for a queen and shows that it is absolutely okay to bend the rules of fashion. Just because a particular season comes to end, does not indicate that the trends should as well.
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If you have never heard of her you will definitely be remembering her name very soon! Mahany Pery is an up and coming model who can been seen in this month’s edition of ELLE Brazil. The exceptional beauty is who is also from Brazil herself models some of the year’s hottest trends from distressed denim to plaid and oversized, slouchy fits.
The editorial featuring Mahany was lensed by photographer, Fernando Tomaz. Pery shows off her talents with exuberant and fun poses that capture the essence of the fashions she models perfectly. See the whole editorial and pass it on!
Misty Copeland is making history this week due to the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) naming her as it’s first black female principal dancer. We tip our heels in her honor and hope that she continues to break a leg on stage. Trust us this is no small feat because this is the first time such honors has been bestowed upon a black ballerina (2nd black dancer after Desmond Richardson) in the dance company’s entire 75 years of existence.
Successful Black Women: Misty Copeland Named American Ballet Theatre’s First Black Principal Dancer
Misty hails from Kansas City and mentioned that being a high level dancer is something she has always wanted. Copeland revealed,
“This is it. This has been my dream since I was 13, to be a principal dancer and reach these heights… But it hasn’t been overnight. It’s been 14 years of extremely hard work … I’m just so extremely honored to be an African-American and to be in this position.”
Copeland is shining as a luminous star at time where in the current social climate there are those who believe that members of the black community are lazy, uneducated, violent or lack proper training to accomplish great things. Such views are proved incorrect time after time by such talents as Misty; nevertheless, Copeland believes there is a much different reason as to why more black dancers do not reach the career heights that she has achieved. Misty explained,
“So many young dancers of color stop dancing at an early age because they just don’t think there will be a career path for them. I hope that will change… I had moments of doubting myself and wanting to quit, because I didn’t know if there would be a future for an African-American woman at that level. At the same time, it made me so hungry to push through.”
Therefore, we implore all of you young dreamers out there and even those who think they have passed their prime to NOT GIVE UP. There may be times of doubt, times when that little voice in your head wants to tear your joy out your heart and convince you to quit. Like Misty you may feel like you are just not seeing others who “look like you” on the journey to the top. Do not be dismayed ladies, as more of us make it up the mountain of success it soon will not feel like such a lonely place. There is plenty of room up there for everyone, let’s help each other push towards the summit… it’s closer for us all than we might think.
Congratulations Misty! You are a true inspiration for us all!
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