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NYFW: Lil Kim Closes VFILES Spring 2019 Fashion Show

Arianne September 5, 2018September 5, 2018

Day one of fashion week is in the books baby, and by the looks of things; the future is oh so bright! VFILES lit up Barclays Center with an infusion of couture for the androgynes, edgy individual. The sold out show already hit a fashion high note; but officially dropped the mic with the emergence of a superstar Hip Hop legend. That’s right y’all, what you heard is true… Lil Kim Closes VFILES Spring 2019 Fashion Show!

New York Fashion Week: Lil Kim Closes VFILES Spring 2019 Fashion Show

Make way for the queen! The original Queen Bee is continuing her dominance in music as well as fashion. Kim is riding high after two of her hit LPs (Hard Core and Notorious K.I.M.) re-charted on the hip hop/rap charts. Hard Core even slid snugly into the top ten at number six between the likes of Drake, Cardi B, The Carters, Post Malone and the Nicki Minaj.

Nevertheless, the rap queen also as famously known for her songs as she is for her couture prowess; hit the VFILES catwalk in an eye-popping yellow ensemble. With matching tone hair Lil Kim stomped like she was Naomi down the runway proving once and for all she will always being iconic!

Kim and fashion fans from all over also loved the Queen of New York’s addition to the VFILES YELLOW LABEL show. Here are a few of their thoughts:

“Now that’s the real queen bee.”

“She ate I was too hype lol.”

“Bringing back her TB (throwback) styles into her today styles.”

“EVERYTHING!”

“YASSSS LIL KIM THE GREATEST TO EVER DO IT!! The reason girls rock colored wigs.”

“Love her.”

“The Queen and a legend who changed the rap and fashion industry whether you like it or not.”

“Gagging.”

“Yesssssssss FASHION WORLD ADORES KIMMMM.”

“I’m soo jealous he gets to stand next to Lil Kim.”

“So this show was AMAZING!!!! Way better than last season I’m so proud of you guys. And whoever this creative director was of this show you deserve an award!”

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Ask and Tell: Ryan Destiny’s TLZ L’Femme Pin Stripe Cold Shoulder OSSB

Arianne Suggs September 19, 2017September 19, 2017Leave a Comment

The Item: Ryan Destiny’s TLZ L’Femme Pin Stripe Cold Shoulder OSSB. Ryan Destiny’s fab top sighting occurred during Spring/Summer 2018 fashion week held in New York.

You Asked: I swear you guys are one of the only ones really covering my girl Ryan! Can’t get enough of her and hope that you see this message soon! Can you let me know about that red and white shirt she had on the other day? It basically had one shoulder to it. Do you know it? Thanks and appreciate the hard work. Really love your posts!

Ask and Tell: Ryan Destiny’s TLZ L’Femme Pin Stripe Cold Shoulder OSSB

The Verdict: Thank you for the message and we apologize for the delay. Yes, Ryan Destiny is certainly one trendy young woman and we are major fans of her chic style. The top that you are referring to is a design by TLZ L’Femme. It is called the TLZ L’Femme Pin Stripe Cold Shoulder OSSB.

Ryan killed the look and we happy to confirm that it is currently availble for purchase! You can get yours by sliding over to www.tlzfemme.com. The top sells for $108.

Hope that answered your fashion question! If you or a style obsessed gal pal has one they would like to ask give us a follow on Instagram, slide into our DMs and ask away.

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Jeremy Meeks Walks For Philipp Plein NYFW Show!

Arianne Suggs February 15, 2017February 15, 2017Leave a Comment

OMG ladies, have you heard? Jeremy Meeks Walks For Philipp Plein NYFW Show?! We wanted to save this for Monday Coffee, but just could not resist. The hottie Jeremy Meeks officially is a…wait for it… MODEL!

Jeremy Meeks Walks For Philipp Plein NYFW Show

Meeks first came to fame when his gorgeous mugshot was released to the public. Immediately anyone with two eyeballs could see Jeremy was a very attractive man who could easily use his looks to do something more productive. Nevertheless, now Mr. Meeks is living the dream.

Jeremy hit the catwalk at not just any old fashion event, but New York Fashion Week itself! Yes, the same couture arena where you will find major high end designers. In true New York fashion everyone knows, “If you can make it ‘here’ you can make it anywhere.” Therefore, we are confident that Jeremy is going to be absolutely fine from here on out.

Nonetheless, in reference to the show itself, Philip Plein pulled out all the stops for his NY extravaganza. It all started with his slogan of, “Let’s Make NYFW Great Again.” Making it clear that Plein just wanted to blow all of our minds and he succeeded!

Philipp sent daringly innovative, “in your face” designs down the catwalk with a gang of edgy models and celebrities. Jeremy Meeks, Imaan Hammam, Young Thug, Fetty Wap and Desiigner were just a few of the many familiar faces.

Moreover, Jeremy Meeks got his full modeling stripes posing with Elsa Hosk along with the legendary Carine Roitfeld. Meeks says he feels absolutely blessed for being able to have such an opportunity. We confident this is only the beginning. So then, congratulations again Jeremy you’re in big leagues now.

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CFDA Winner Presents Brock Collection AW 2017 at NYFW

Arianne Suggs February 11, 2017February 11, 2017Leave a Comment

One of the shows that we have been anxiously awaiting popped up during day two of New York Fashion Week. We downed a few lattes for energy but didn’t even need to because the show was fantastic! The Brock Collection AW 2017 show is everything fall/winter fashion should encompass.

CFDA Winner Presents Brock Collection AW 2017 at NYFW

Whenever an up and coming designer is recognized by the CFDA of course expectations are high. Winners are viewed as the future of fashion, basically the next generation of American couture creatives. Last year, Brock Collection became the 2016 CFDA Fashion Fund winner and they have once again shown why!

For their Autumn/Winter designs Brock Collections incorporated a very warm, affectionate color palette. Think burgundy, burnt orange as well as delicate neutrals. Moreover, seeing the colors of fall along with furry details just felt so home-y and cozy.

Furthermore, the fashions honestly make you want to just wrap up in a blanket with a hot cup of cocoa. The fur pieces are well executed with the curves of a woman clearly being in a mind. Some fur garments can make you look so unnecessarily bulky. Therefore, we were very happy to see a number of belted designs that allow for a cinched waist.

These classic fur pieces were apart of a collaborative effort between Brock Collection as well as Saga Furs. Team work that certainly paid off well for NYFW. Nevertheless, one final quick aspect we adored were all of the off-the-shoulder looks that were even seen with the furs. In fall and winter we normally think more of the lines of covering up. However, it was a nice twist to see how a little skin can elegantly be added into any autumn/winter wardrobe.

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Naomi Campbell Opens La Perla FW 2017 Runway Show

Arianne SuggsUpdated on February 11, 2017February 10, 2017Leave a Comment

Now that is how you open a fashion show! It was one of the biggest surprises of the first day of NYFW. Naomi Campbell Opens La Perla FW 2017 Runway Show and schools the new generation on how it is really done! Miss Campbell… girl, you better work!

Naomi Campbell Opens La Perla FW 2017 Runway Show

For models there are many honors you can have and experience. There is the opportunity to be a muse in an ad campaign. Also, the possibility of becoming a cover girl with a major editorial spread. However, come fashion week the whole game changes.

Of course, during a model’s career it is always still a total dream in general to walk the catwalk for a designer. Nevertheless, there are two coveted spots a model really wants. The honor to open or close the runway show.

Naomi Campbell stunned all in attendance when she opened the La Perla Fall/Winter 2017 show at New York Fashion Week. La Perla’s Ready-to-Wear collection was alluring, elegant and luxuriously sophisticated. If you are a lover of lingerie and sassy numbers that are “wearable” then you will completely die over the entire fall/winter line.

For her big strut down the catwalk, Campbell wore a glamorous blue slip with lace detailing accompanied by a tailored long deep blue embroidered coat. Campbell’s sexy La Perla number was designed by Julia Haart and styled by Edward Enninful. We also adored her furry black heels which give just the right amount of vixen appeal and are perfect for winter temperatures. All in all an awesome show and its clear that Naomi Campbell will forever be the queen!

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OITNB’s Danielle Brooks Attends Chromat NYFW Show

Arianne Suggs February 10, 2017February 10, 2017Leave a Comment

The weather might not be ideal but it is not stopping or preventing our favorite stars from coming out for some fashion play! Chromat is always innovative so their show is a major ticket draw for It Girls. Who sat in the coveted front row this season? Oh we can’t hold it anymore, OITNB’s Danielle Brooks Attends Chromat NYFW Show!

OITNB’s Danielle Brooks Attends Chromat NYFW Show

It was a packed out house but we spotted Danielle Brooks, Camren Bicodova and Kat DeLuna front and center. Brooks killed it in typical Chromat couture. Chromat is known for their edgy, strong and sassy aesthetic. Furthermore, many popular pieces by the label include corseted or cage elements and detailing.

Danielle got into formation for Chromat’s NYFW runway show in a sexy caged dress. Her black and white little number accentuated her gorgeous physique showing off her hourglass figure. The actress finished off her look with lace up thigh high heels.

Danielle Brooks and Chromat Designer Becca McCharen-Tran

Danielle’s makeup for her fashion night out was also on point. Being the beauty fanatics that we are you already know we had to get the details on her look! Here is what we found out from makeup artist Michael Patterson:

“The glam action on Danielle Brooks for the Chromat AW17 show. Eyes lined in Trish McEvoy ‘Arabian Nights’ and lips are MAC Cosmetics ‘Young Attitude’ Retro Matte Liquid Lip Color.”

Thanks for the info Michael, you and the rest of the glam squad killed it! Moreover, Danielle keep slaying them mama you looked fabulous!

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Get Your Man Right: Versace S/S 17

Arianne SuggsUpdated on June 22, 2016June 22, 2016Leave a Comment

It’s been pretty much unanimous, but the verdict is in… men are not big fans of the “man purse.” Most gentlemen never have to worry about hauling their valuables because unlike women’s clothing theirs often comes with pockets or other nifty compartments. On the real though, what really are guys carrying besides car keys, a wallet with pertinent identification and a Carmex Chapstick? Well, on the occasion they are jet-setting or carrying something larger than a pair of shades it is still possible for them to do so chicly. Versace pulled out all the stops in men’s fashion for the Versace SS 17 runway show and proved that a man bag can still look studly and totally amazing.

Versace SS 17

There were so many highlights during the high-end fashion show but one item that stood out to us was the Versace Empire Bag. Able to be carried with the same authority as a briefcase yet with much more real estate (room). Plus, the tint of the bag truly is key. Any guy who struggles with color coordination would not need to fear the Versace SS 17 Empire Bag. Thanks to its neutral color it will match well with a variety of ensembles.

Let’s quickly review the rest of the outfit that accompanied the Empire bag. Two words: The Trench. One classic staple that should be found in every guys wardrobe is a trench coat. Any color that suits his personal style but black or camel toned trenchcoats always look trendy. In such a coat a guy can go from looking like a couch potato to “Yes, I am ready to meet the parentals.”

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Art Hearts Fashion LAFW Finale Recap

Arianne Suggs March 25, 2016March 25, 2016Leave a Comment

(Los Angeles)—It was an explosion of pioneering talent and ingenuity at Art Hearts Fashion LAFW finale night at the Taglyan Complex Thursday night sponsored by AIDS Healthcare Foundation. Wrapping the largest season to date with over 40 designers, the triumphant shows continue to lead the way for Fashion Week on the west coast. The Art Institutes of California brought a talented lineup of 13 student designers to make their debut on the runway. Designers Meraqi, Dunyah, Evana, and Adolfo Sanchez of CreativPR captivated the guests with breakout collections. The grand finale of the week brought designers Fernando Alberto, Mimi Tran and Rocky Gathercole together for an enthralling showcase of designs that defined the enchantment felt throughout the week. The star studded affair brought out celebrities throughout the week including: JoJo, Janice Dickinson, Jon Lovitz, Tristan Wilds, Terrell Owens, NFL Player James Anderson, Cory Feldman, Peter Madrigal, Jessica Parido, Phoebe Price, Michael Kuluva, Hazel-E of Love and Hip Hop, Chiqui Rivera, NFL Giants Player Myles White, Matt and Mark Harris of Storage Wars, Najee De-Tiege, Krista Keller Stodden of the Mother Daughter Project, Michelle Epps of Basketball Wives, Annie Ilonzeh of Empire, Host Amy Paffrath who walked for designer Jaime Elyse Couture, Cynthia Basinet, Colleen Shannon, Amber Smith, Angelica Bridges, Amanda Joy, Efren Ramirez, Renee Lawless, actresses Andrea Anders, Torri Anders, Tehmina Sunney, Vanessa Cloke, Phoebe Price, Mame Adje of ANTM, Drew Seeley and many more.

Art Institutes of California opened the Art Hearts Fashion LAFW finale night with a showcase featuring: Mildred Aroche, Anna V Bazhaeva, Brittney A Castillo, Elsie Delgado, Patrick Kevin Francisco, Joshua Maahs, Ninoska Navarro Rocha, Alena Sablan, Shanta Stevenson, Milan Stokes, Malik Vivian, Margaret Marie Ghallager, Nazeli Zeynalyan.

Meraqi took the runway opening the afternoon show with a collection of high end backpacks and travel bags. Deep earth tones set off the fine leather collection for both men and women. Dunyah brought a new menswear collection to the forefront blending modern streetwear with a clean sleek aesthetic. The fabrics range from natural earth tones mixed with a selection of premium lambskins and furs. Evana broke boundaries with pieces crafted with keen attention to detail, expressing a youthful yet sophisticated spirit. Rich colors and versatile structure enhanced the feminine shapes and textured fabrics. Designer Adolfo Sanchez showcased his latest collection “Light to Dark”, a new take on womenswear embracing soft and feminine looks. The materials are light-weight neoprene, muted colors, and romantic lace. As the collection grows it gravitates towards darker, stronger, more individualistic tone, featuring leather, wool and sexy silhouettes with hardware.

A performance by Anna Victoria delighted guests on the runway featuring designs by custom wardrobe celebrity designer Arman Morozov. Dance choreography was brought to you by celebrity choreographer Michael Silas.

Art Hearts Fashion LAFW finale showcase opened with designer Fernando Alberto debuting ‘The Royals’ collection. Fernando captures the essence of the modern woman in his ready-to-wear and bridal collections. The beauty of his craftsmanship transforms luxurious fabrics and textures into an exquisite design. Mimi Tran’s AW16 collection welcomed the introduction of silk, leather and Swarovski crystals, making for a versatile and wearable collection while maintaining the elegance signature to the brand. Stand out designs include the gold 3D custom made pieces of which each design has 150 Swarovski crystals hand beaded on to it. Art Hearts Fashion’s epic four day showcase closed out Fashion Week with a grand finale show by provocative avant garde designer Rocky Gathercole. Gold embellished bodysuits, metallic corsets, and impeccable fringe details made their way down the runway to a mesmerized audience. Guests were on their feet in a standing ovation as the extravagant designs sauntered down the runway bidding adieu to fashion week.

Photo Galleries Photo Credit: Arun Nevader

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Rue De Francois Spring 2016 Collection

Arianne SuggsUpdated on February 26, 2016February 26, 2016Leave a Comment

When we first laid eyes on the editorial for the Rue De Francois Spring 2016 Collection we were utterly speechless. There are not enough words to describe such beauty, but we shall try. The color palette marries together rich and warm colors that invoke luxury and pure opulence. This is fashion that is fit for a queen.

All pieces are hand made and are very well executed. Skill and love is what we noticed throughout the Rue De Francois Spring 2016 collection. The founder, Lorenzo Walker has been sewing since the tender age of 11. All those years of honing in on his craft have paid off for Walker who recently showed his fashions during NYFW.

Nevertheless, his efforts are paying off in another way as well. We recently discovered that Rue De Francois is the first ever Not for Profit House of Fashion. Lorenzo aims to share his knowledge of fashion and use all charitable donations, given or received, towards the disadvantaged and homeless.

Congratulations to Lorenzo Walker for chasing his dreams and being an advocate for those in need. Moreover, the Rue De Francois Spring 2016 collection is absolutely gorgeous and we can’t wait to see more in the future.

Designer: Rue De Francois

Lensed by: Papa Osei-Bonsu

Model: Aissata

Jewelry: Uniquely Wired M

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Maga Moura Rainbow Ombre Braids for London Fashion Week

Arianne SuggsUpdated on February 26, 2016February 26, 2016Leave a Comment

It’s a bird, it’s a plane… no its simply a really cool girl with really cool hair! Maga Moura made a splash at London Fashion week with her festive rainbow ombre braids. This fashionable blogger from Brazil has become well known for her trademark braided locks. Her personality and style is truly a fresh breathe of voguish air.

Moura came to be a braid-nista after a hair treatment went south. In order to rectify the situation she had two choices: cut off the remainder or wear braids. The latter option was chosen and the rest is hair history.

To fully pull off a hair look as bold and boisterous as this one you have to have the personality to match. Maga Moura’s couture flair is just as awesome as her rainbow ombre braids. Honestly, ladies stalk her IG, her page is one masterpiece after another. Everything reads that she is true to herself and there is nothing more beautiful than that. Moura is even quoted as saying,

“People are scared of showing who they truly are, I’m here to show them that they don’t have to feel that way. Stop hiding you don’t need approval.”

Now that is truly keeping it one hundred. Want to steal her ombre braid hairstyle? Go online and check out Catface which is an online store that sells the ombre tinted hair the Queen Moura has made chic.

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