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Simone Sato Online Luxury Boutique -Dress Like a Celebrity!

Arianne SuggsUpdated on July 25, 2016July 25, 2016Leave a Comment

When you’re a celebrity life is pretty darn good. You travel to the most exotic places. Always have an invite to high profile events. Moreover, you do it all in style in the chicest designer duds ever created. If you are just a few thousand shy of owning that celebrity fave Forever Dior handbag take heart. The fabulous Simone Sato is saving all fashionistas one price tag at a time!

I Can Make You a Celebrity Overnight

Simone Sato, recently launched her new luxury online boutique that allows consumers access to the hottest goods straight from the celebrities themselves, for less than half the retail cost! The web–based store is run by Simone herself, and her inventory is replenished daily. Furthermore, all stylish looks are received directly from celebrities, designers, stylists, and other notable Hollywood elites.

Want in on a piece of this luscious fashion pie? Come get some! Simone Sato is proudly launching this new amazing tool that connects the fashion savvy to red carpet looks. Just imagine you soon could literally be in Formation with Beyonce. Or at a party doing Work like Rihanna.

Nevertheless, if you have ever seen a celeb walk a red carpet and think, “That dress should be mine!” Then honey, you are a Simone Sato customer! Also, we all know the brick and mortar is slowly dying, but now with this site anyone from anywhere can look and feel like the A Lister they are.

Simone Sato – How It Began

It started about 12 years ago when Simone got tired of seeing the same clothes in her closet, so she gave them away to friends, and then start selling them. This went very well, so friends started asking her to sell their clothes too. Word got out, and her Hollywood contacts jumped on it and started telling their friends, who told their friends, who told a big Hollywood producer, and the rest is history! Currently, Simone sells millions worth of highly-coveted, drool-worthy designer clothing, and now you can purchase them at up to 90% off retail.

Why You Can Trust Simone Sato

Simone HATES fakes, and she’d never wear let alone sell, anything that was not 100% authentic. So while most of her designer goods come from A-list stylists (who get said designer goods from A-List designers), celebrity closets, and Hollywood wives, she still takes great pains to meticulously inspect each and every piece that comes into her hands. As such, she has a top-notch authenticator, and positively guarantees that everything is 100% authentic.

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Watch Top 5 Fashion Countdown Episode 1

Arianne July 10, 2016July 10, 2016Leave a Comment

We’re fashion-holics and we are not afraid to admit. Furthermore, this week we spotted some of our favorite stars looking all sorts of extra chic. Therefore, we spawned our newest feature Top 5 Fashion Countdown!

Every week we will breakdown all the best celebrity stylish sightings. From singers to supermodels and sports athletes to the Instagram famous. If they looked hot they are making our list.

Enjoy dolls and don’t forget we always love to see your personal style too! Tag us the Gram so we can see ya. You may just find yourself getting a Style Shoutout or featured right here on our blog. So then, get to posting and tagging.

Alright, we’ll stop all the gabbing. Here is Top 5 Fashion Countdown Episode 1!

Top 5 Fashion Countdown Episode 1

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Look Stylish All July 4th Weekend

Arianne SuggsUpdated on June 28, 2016June 28, 2016Leave a Comment

Got plans? Make sure you are the ‘Belle of Ball’ and Look Stylish All July 4th Weekend! It’s simpler than you think with our quick tips and some fashionable items from Simply Styled.

The Look

Relaxed and casual is the name of the game this weekend. One fun trend is the over-sized look. Try pairing an over-sized tee-shirt with denim shorts, a skirt or pants. Moreover, if you’re an edgy lady rock it as a dress like superstar and fashion icon Rihanna!

The over-sized tee look is not only fun and chic, but extremely comfortable too! You’ll be able to party it up with friends and the fambam with ease. Plus, if you’re at the beach and don’t want to walk around in a bikini it’s a cinch to cover up your cute swimsuit.

Look Stylish All July 4th Weekend

Regardless of where you will be when celebrating the 4th, add a little red, a little blue, and some stripes to your wardrobe while you take in the firework show! For under $30, showcase your American pride with a variety of looks from the newly launched Simply Styled!

Mixing and Matching

Don’t think for a second that red, gray, tan, blue and white tinted fashions will limit your styling options. Solid colors are actually easier to pair. Be adventurous and go head-to-toe in one tint to change things up a bit.

For instance, all white is quite a cool and sophisticated look. If white couture isn’t your thing wear a denim on denim suit and look modern like Balmain’s recent SS 17 runway show. The possibilities are endless.

Style Tip

Scarves are very voguish and Simply Styled carries several fabulous ones! Use them as a cute accessory around your neck or transition them into a cute head wrap after a dip in the pool. Moreover, as bonfire time draws near and the sun goes down use one to gently warm your shoulders. Better yet just ask that stud you’ve been eyeing all day for his jacket!

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BET Awards 2016 Fashion Recap

Arianne SuggsUpdated on June 28, 2016June 27, 2016Leave a Comment

We had a blast at this year’s BET Awards! The hottest celebrities of black entertainment were all in attendance and came dressed to the nines. If you missed a moment of great couture last night no worries because here is our BET Awards 2016 Fashion Recap to get you up to speed!

BET Awards 2016 Fashion Recap

Janelle Monae

Janelle Monae dazzled with her shimmering red carpet look! Janelle walked the BET gray carpet in a tailored striped suit embellished with glittering details. She rocked the stripe look right down to her clutch handbag. Moreover, she wore her signature palette of black and white. You would think after awhile Monae would run out of fresh combinations, but she never disappoints!

Meagan Good

Meagan Good is naturally a breathtaking woman. She could wear anything and find herself on the best dressed list. Meagan stunned in a green Lorena Sarbu dress with Jimmy Choo heels.

Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross wore vintage Thierry Mugler down the red carpet. Her body is so sick! Ross constantly gives us body goals and the retro look she chose to start her night of many changes was perfect.

Karreuche Tran

The temperature was already hot and Karreuche kept things blazing! She wore a skin tight leather dress with gold Louboutins. We are sure she got tons of hearts racing with that little number.

Do Your Own Thang

Gabrielle Union

Statuesque and blessed with legs for days, it is so easy to see that Gabrielle Union is beautiful! So what does an absolutely gorgeous girl wear to a big awards show? She wore a design by Marc Jacobs and looked regal.

Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys came very casual streetstyle to the 2016 BET Awards. She also stuck to her new beauty routine. Recently, Alicia Keys said that she would no longer wear makeup. Honestly, we love the natural Alicia!

Mya

Sassy songstress, Mya hit the carpet in a major fashion trend. All year the color yellow has been quite popular. From the runway to major Hollywood events, yellow has found its way into the mix. Mya walked the red carpet in a gown by Christain Siriano.

More Top Looks

Nandi Mngoma

What’s cooler than wearing something you designed to an awards show? You’ll have to ask Nandi because she did just that! Mngoma wore a design from her upcoming collection Colour.

LeToya Luckett

We thought LeToya Luckett shut it down! She wore a sexy red dress with cut-out and thigh high slit. We couldn’t take our eyes off this Lady in Red!

Yara Shahidi

We are such huge fans of Yara Shahidi and our favorite doll brought it! Yara was total Hollywood glam in a sequin gown by Tracy Reese.

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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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Let’s Paint Delia Alleyne S/S 2016 Collection

Arianne June 16, 2016June 16, 2016Leave a Comment

The “Let’s Paint” women’s fashion collection created for spring and summer of 2016 offers a splash of colorful contrast against black silhouettes. Fashion Designer, Delia Alleyne introduced the line during the September 2015 market week in New York City. The looks include rompers, jackets, funky trousers and that classic little black dress. The “Let’s Paint” collection is splashy, bold and is styled with a retro artist’s cap that makes the collection reminiscent of the psychedelic sixties. The applied fabrics range from nets to denim, to brocades as the paint splatter and appliqueing adds detail and an interesting design element to the collection.

“Painting is like a metaphor for life…“, explains Delia. “We are born as blank canvases waiting to be. Then moment by moment; stroke by stroke… We create life’s memories by applying one colorful moment in our life at a time.“

Delia, with her distinguished pink hairstyle, has a passion for colorful fashions. Residing in Trinidad and Tobago, Delia creates fashions tailored towards confident women. Her personal clients are bold about making a grand appearance during special occasions, nightlife hot-spots and red carpet showcases. Delia is inspired by the many crafty artists who surround her Caribbean nation. She began her career designing fashion gowns for pageantry.

Delia’s tenure at Trinidad’s Caribbean Academy of Fashion and Design school prepared her for a mentorship working on costume design projects with the famed Caribbean couturieres Meiling Esau. Delia strives to bring an avant-garde genre of fashion design into ready-to-wear by applying unique design details, and using finer fabrics. Delia’s goal is for the “Let’s Paint” collection to become a luxuriant lifestyle brand that is recognized throughout the Caribbean.

"Let's Paint" collection by fashion designer Delia Alleyne. www.DeliaAlleyne.com — “**Let’s Paint**” collection by fashion designer Delia Alleyne. www.DeliaAlleyne.com

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Beyonce Is CFDA Awards 2016 Fashion Icon

Arianne Suggs June 6, 2016June 6, 2016Leave a Comment

The waves of the fashion sea had been quite quiet when it came to who would be this year’s recipient of the CFDA Fashion Icon Award. Literally, you could of dropped a pin and the silence on the subject would of still remained. A few rumors had been sparked as to a certain queen of a hive who could possibly be the winner. Well, if you were still in wonderland you did not have to reside there long because Bey’s fans had started early to confirm their suspicions. Before long anyone with an Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat or Tumblr knew that Beyonce is CFDA Awards 2016 Fashion Icon!

How did they uncover the big secret of the night? Images and videos soon emerged of Jay-Z on his way to the CFDA Awards with little Blue Ivy in toe. That was the first piece of evidence that quickly began to circulate. The next piece of evidence was the smoking gun.

At about ten till 8 p.m. the official Twitter account for the CFDA made a simple yet humongous announcement stating,

“Behold! Your CFDA Awards Fashion Icon Award winner, the incredible and unparalleled Beyonce.”

Boom…there it is and there it was! It didn’t take much more than that for the Beyonce is CFDA Awards 2016 Fashion Icon news to spread like wildfire. In minutes every man, woman and child knew Beyonce was taking home the coveted Fashion Icon award. So what did an icon wear tonight for her big win?

Beyonce sparkled in a pinstripes Givenchy design. This seemed like a fitting choice since wearing Givenchy came up during her latest visual album Lemonade. Beyonce’s win is sure to cause a tiny stir and style debate due to the hoopla that began over her couture two years ago when a writer made the statement that Bey is not a fashion icon. Great performer with an okay style is what some claimed.

What does the evidence show? We were DMed quite a bit on Twitter regarding our views on Beyonce’s style. Here are our quick thoughts:

When we think of fashion icons the names: Diana Ross, Naomi Campbell, Grace Jones, Janet Jackson, Aaliyah, Prince, Michael Jackson and yes, Rihanna come to mind. Not our complete list by any means but they help to illustrate our point. These icons didn’t wear trends, they set them. People wanted and still try to immolate their style. For instance, MJ had everyone wearing a red jacket, super tight black pants, penny loafers and a glittery glove. Moreover, the fact that you visualized that outfit perfectly proves the effect and influence Michael had the fashion industry.

Everyone we named also has something else in common. They are considered stylish risk takers. Prince and his revealing chaps, Janet’s Poetic Justice braids/denim/crop top look, Aaliyah fully decked in Tommy Hilfiger, Diana’s sequined gowns and even Rihanna’s yellow Met Gala look. Focusing on Rihanna, people were so fashion starved at this year’s Met Gala they searched the Internet high and low for Rihanna who wasn’t even in attendance. She still ended up being the third searched for celebrity of the night.

Case in point look at all the editorials that continue to be made channeling Prince, Grace Jones and Aaliyah. There really hasn’t been a DC editorial tribute. Could be on its way but hasn’t made its debut yet.

In conclusion a fashion icon makes us beg for more and even after their career isn’t at its peak we can’t help but remember the good times. Beyonce is a gorgeous woman which is why we constantly write about her. Could she go harder in the style department? Yes and we would love to see it! We’ve been praying for the day she changes her hair color or takes some other stylish risk. We’d love to see more than the leotard because she has a dream hourglass body. The body people pluck and inject themselves for or configure up in some photoshop app. That body could wear, rock and stun in anything!

So yes, we will always tip our big hats (wink, wink) to Beyonce because she has survived in an industry for decades where most careers last two years if they’re lucky. In an industry that transitioned from being talent driven to imaged based. If anything that is worth an award in itself and an excellent reason to give credit where credit is definitely due. Congratulations Bey and great detective work tonight Beyhive.

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Army Officer DeShauna Barber Wins Miss USA!

Arianne Suggs June 5, 2016June 5, 2016Leave a Comment

She served and protected in the army, now 26-year-old stunner DeShauna Barber just served it at one of this year’s biggest pageant competitions! We just love the sound of Army officer DeShauna Barber wins Miss USA! Her back story is as mesmerizing as her big win. However, getting to the crown wasn’t just a piece of cake. The Miss USA 2016 competition was fierce, for all of this year’s hopefuls displayed grace, poise, talent and of course beauty.

As soon as news of army officer DeShauna Barber wins Miss USA began to circulate the congratulations started pouring and flooding in big time. CHI Haircare, who followed the pageant step-by-step not just on the Gram but also via Snapchat were among the first to congratulate Barber. They said,

“Congratulations to the new Miss USA DeShauna Barber from District of Columbia! Farouk Systems and CHI Haircare welcome you to the family!!!!”

Isn’t that sweet? CHI Haircare was behind the amazing hair seen during the competition. If you missed any backstage/insider hair tips they posted many on their Instagram. Nevertheless, DeShauna also received accolades from Diane and Company. The company was responsible for Barber’s gorgeous Juan Carlos Pinera formal gown look. Regarding DeShauna Barber winning Miss USA 2016 Diane and Company stated,

“So this just happened! We dressed Miss USA!!! Beyond proud to have been blessed to dress this beauty! [DeShauna Barber] YOU were a winner since day 1.”

Many had such kind words of congrats for DeShauna. However, it was her very own words that touched us the most. Just hours before the final phase of the pageant Barber released this statement,

“No matter what happens in 2.5 hours, I am thankful to have represented the District of Columbia and Military Service Women around the world on the Miss USA stage. The stereotype for Women in the Military is OFFICIALLY BROKEN. The stereotype for Pageant Women is OFFICIALLY BROKEN. Drops mic.”

Now that is some serious girl power! Breaking stereotypes is never easy, but someone always has to be the one to get the ball rolling. Congratulations on your win DeShauna Barber and by the way, the stereotype for black women is OFFICIALLY BROKEN.

DeShauna Barber Just Hours Before Becoming Miss USA 2016

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Style Ambassador: SA Fashion F/W 16

Arianne Suggs June 2, 2016June 2, 2016Leave a Comment

Guess who’s back? You already know, our very own style ambassador, Carly! As you may remember from past posts Carly has been busy living the life of a college girl. School keeps her hopping but she always has a place right here in the 1966 Mag fambam. Since being one of our ambassadors, she has shared many thoughts with us on how she balances school and remain looking fantastic. In today’s post she is filling us in on what’s big in fashion for SA F/W 2016!

Lets break that down just in case (wink, wink). SA F/W 2016. SA F/W 2016 means South Africa Fall/Winter 2016. Okay, everybody good? Perfect! Here’s what our lovely doll had to say:

“We are heading to winter on this side of the globe. Personally, during the seasonal transition I noticed that colours don’t really change much haha Nevertheless, there is another change that has happened. Unfortunately, I haven’t been out shopping or been fully indulging in the fashion world lately. On the daily I seem to find myself falling into my usual style, my uniform (overalls n boots) lol I am always in that! However, I do try to change it up a little colour-wise like with nude or a dusty pink. Speaking of colour for SA F/W 2016 there is a popular trend here that I can share. The whole dark green military trend its still going on here. Looks like it’s here to stay!

Always nice to know what is popular or en vogue around the globe. Carly always has a few words of wisdom for us when we check in with her. We thought what she said was definitely how all of us girls should think. She mentioned,

I believe we are all winners… It is up to you whether you choose to win or lose. In everything I choose to put my mind to I choose to win.”

You go girl! Let us all continue to win. Let us all continue to succeed. It is not just about the beauty, let us always also focus on the brains and determination to turn our dreams as well as goals into realities.

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Rihanna Stuns in Gucci Spring/Summer 2016 Dress

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

As of late, Rihanna just seems to make the fashion world turn. Whether she is wearing vintage (hello 2016 Billboard Awards look) or a modern frock she just grabs attention. Tonight RiRi was spotted enjoying herself in New York City and looking fabulous at the same time. The world’s favorite badgal heated up the streets in a wait for it… $3,500 Gucci spring/summer 2016 green lace dress.

Images of Rihanna’s gown from the Gucci spring/summer 2016 collection

If the price tag of Rihanna’s $3,500 Gucci spring/summer 2016 green dress made your mouth drop down to the ground you might as well leave it down there. We are not done yet. We still have to tell you about her outfit’s accessories. Okay, everyone deep breaths…

Most likely after the dress you noticed the boots. Those bad boys are Gucci too. They are the Gucci Finnlay Leather High Heel Boots retailing for $1,990. However, the splurge worthy details do not end with those glorious lace-up shoes. Jewelry anyone?

Rihanna adorned herself with a $11,500 Dior Cannage Bracelet, Jacquie Aiche’s Cameo Rings and $4,690 Diamond Halter Bra. And oh yeah, what’s a chic look without a handbag. RiRi toted a $3,400 Spring 2016 Christian Dior Diorever Bag. Oh and yes if you were really studying the fashions worn during this past 2016 Billboard Awards you most likely notice a few familiar looking bracelets. Looks like RiRi is still in love with her $14,500 Temptation Three-Prong Bracelets and $18,900 Lorelei Ribbon Diamond Bracelet. We finally get to be corny here… Rihanna shined bright like a diamond!

Therefore, in conclusion Rihanna walked around in NYC in thousands upon thousands of dollars. Not in her wallet or designer bag, but literally on her. Not that, ladies and gents is the true definition of a bad Bih…or shall we say Rih?

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