Jason Wu Spring 2012 Collection NYFW!!

 

Jason Wu premiered his Spring 2012 collection during NYFW, showcasing bold prints, soft fabrics, and urban chic mixed with classic appeal! I enjoyed a lot of the looks from this collection and handpicked some of my favs for your viewing pleasure!

These pics are taken from www.newyorkpost.com and for a complete look of the Jason Wu 2012 Collection, check out www.newyorkpost.com!!!

The Zoe Project! Rachel Zoe’s Beautiful Collection during NYFW!!!

 

Hollywood’s top stylist Rachel Zoe has made her mark in the entertainment and fashion industry as one of the top stylists’ with her unmatched, keen sense for picking iconic fashion trends. She is such an inspiration for me, with her devoted love to accessories!

 

Its no secret that Rachel Zoe is a winner with styling today’s hottest celebrities, but she has now turned her lifelong dream into a reality and created her own collection, Rachel Zoe, found in Neiman Marcus stores nationwide!

 

 

Rachel Zoe is currently (like right now..) doing her S/S presentation during NYFW and tweeted some her looks! Check it out below!!

Follow the iconic stylist at @rzrachelzoe and check out her website at www.rachelzoe.com!!!

The Harajuku Barbie returns for NYFW!

Nicki Minaj came full force on the front row of Prabal Gurgung Show in this piece of artistry! Rocking Shojono Tomo printed leggings and a gigantic pink bow on her head, Nicki Minaj definitely made an eye-catching appearance during NYFW! You think you got the “barbie guts” to pull this off???

 

Jeffrey Campbell Fall/Winter Looks!!

 

 

Its no surprise that I’m a huge fan of Jeffrey Campbell shoes. Jeffrey Campbell seems to never disappoint me in creating daring, edgy shoes for unconventional fashionista. So of course, Jeffrey Campbell brought another winner with this Fall/Winter line with true inspiration from the 70’s with rich colors!

I mean, how can you not love these!??!?!?!?!?

I can so see these wedges with some tights and a mini skirt topped off with grey off shoulder sweatshirt. Hot pair of earrings and free form hair!

 

 

 

 

 

These are certified bangers!! A must-have in the closet! PERIOD!

To view the entire lookbook on Jeffrey Campbells Fall/Winter line, check out http://www.jeffreycampbellshoes.com/home/.

The Evolution of the Skinny! Color me BAD!!

Now we all know you can never go wrong with a good old pair of skinny jeans to compliment edgy blouse, comfy sweater, or classic blazer to start our day. I know my closet wouldn’t be complete without a pair of skinnys!! But of course for some of us, our wardrobe is probably simplified to the basic colors of skinnys- blue, black, and white.

Well, the skinny jeans gods heard our cries ladies, and popular jean brand Joes Jeans has introduced their Fall line of timeless line Skinnys in 55- YES I said 55- awesome colors!!!! The 55 Colors of Denim!

Ladies, Joes Jeans has every color imaginable to fit your skinny jeans’ needs. This is actually the first time the brand has created something of this magnitude as well as a first for the denim industry. Joes Jeans retail at $158 and you can order them at JoesJeans.com! 

LONG LIVE THE DIVA TUX!! THE LADY TUXEDO..FALL FASHION MUST- HAVE!!

 

Now, as unconventional as I am when it comes to fashion and life, there will always remain apart of me that holds a special place for tailored pieces and classic looks. And one look in particular, is the ever-present TUXEDO! A classic tuxedo-jacket or suit gives so much class to any individual, which makes it such a timeless piece.  Designers are taking this classic piece as inspiration for some of Fall’s hottest looks this year.

Now, lets give credit where credit is due…Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Janelle Monae has been giving us tuxedo flare for the past 3 years in many different variations as her signature performance look! Not to mention, she’s posed in VOGUE magazine  3 times with this classic look! POW!!!

 

Here are some looks from 2011 Fashion Week..sweeeet!

 

Here is the lovely Lala Vasquez-Anthony in a tuxedo-inspired pants suit. She looks elegant!

 

Grammy singer Beyonce Knowles rocked a Dolce and Gabbana tuxedo jacket at 2011 VMA’s along with her baby bump!!!

So ladies, nothing says chic like a nice tuxedo-inspired piece for the Fall! if you want a classic yet edgy look, you have it in this season tuxedo looks! ENJOY!!!

FALL 2011 TREND ALERT: NAVAJO INSPIRED PRINTS AND NATIVE CULTURE!

One thing I love about the season of Fall are the seasons rich colors that it brings. Rich reds, oranges, browns,etc. bring such a warmth to the season and to fashion!

Some of my favorite designers this Fall are intermixing the rich colors of with the inspirations of our founding fathers of the Native land. Santa Fe inspired fabrics and Navajo inspired prints are the driving looks for this Fall season and I’m excited to share some looks from Fall Fashion Week to that I feel will bring such excitement to the edgy fashionista this Fall!

 

 

I absolutely love this Dolce and Gabbana dress for its colors and prints! I’m a lover of fitted dresses and even more a fan of edgy designs! This is a must-have for the Fall season! Hip look and fun for a night out to party!

Now I am a huge fan of designer Proenza Schouler for his vibrant prints and edgy style, but more importantly because they engineer their fabrics themselves. They definitely got inspiration from the Native culture textiles and blankets and modernized the look to fit today’s trendsetter needs. PS never seems to lose touch of their fearless nature to go against the grain in creating fashion looks that inspire our minds and enrich our culture.

 

 

 

Now doesn’t this look just chic and comfy!?!?! Isabel Marant created a very casually, chic look with inspiration from the Native American culture that can compliment a nice Fall day running errands. I love the boots and how they compliment the overall Navajo-inspired look! A must-have in my book!

ECO- COUTURE!

As a advocate of protecting our earth from all impurities and exhausting all possibilities to make sure we conserving our planet through our fashion, I take great pleasure in spotlighting designers who are going against the grain and creating unconventional, fresh, edgy must-have fashion all while protecting our planet!

Visual artist and surfer Tim Ojeda and girlfriend Lisa Spellman(owner of NYC's 303 Gallery) have created Drug Money Art, an organically dyed line of t-shirts for the free thinker at heart!

Check out more looks from Tim Ojeda's collection at www.drugmoneyart.com!



Now, you know I LIVE AND DIE for accessories, so it warms my spirit to show some love to this next designer who has taken her inspiration from peacocks and camels to create true artistic jewelry pieces without ever taking these pieces through a machine mold! 

 Saloni Lodha, a native of Bombay, known for her ready-to-wear whimsical printed dresses and bohemian-styled separates created these authentic jewelry pieces, inspired by her culture of the Rajasthani women and the necessity to adorn themselves in lots of jewelry. Lodha takes pride producing these one-of-a-kind pieces, and although they are labor-intensive, not one piece is processed through any machine mold, which saves our planet!

For more of Saloni's looks, check out www.salonilondon.com!

FASHION TREND ALERT! YEAR OF THE TURBAN...

Now this is one fashion trend that I am so down for!! Yes ladies, its the return of the Turban! This cultural piece has become a much needed fashion accessory for the spring! This season you can catch trend killer celebrities such as Solange Knowles, Chrisette Michele, Beyonce, and Kourtney Kardashian rocking this fashion must-have!

And what makes this accessory so dope, is that it can be worn so many different ways! You can wear this headpiece with a classic dress pant and chic blouse, or go completely left with edgy tank and cut off shorts!

Turbans now are being created in so many different styles, colors, and moods to fit whatever fashion craving you're having at the time. And because the turban is a vintage fashion collection, you might find one if you sniff around your granny's old clothes! But if you want to purchase, hit up the cool kats over at www.goldsaturn.com for latest in Turban gear!

FIVE TYPES OF WOMEN MEN AVOID...

More than often now in the world of dating, you meet someone, exchange numbers and have a few conversations, go out one time and then never hear from that person every again.

Does this sound familiar?? Well, chances are why you were on that date, you may have discovered a personality trait that screams NOT GOING TO WORK!  Now the date may not have been bad, however a sure red flag flies high letting us know that a long-term relationship with that person won't work out. 

For men, there are 5 types of personality traits of women that they tend to avoid..here goes ladies:

 1.) The Flirty Bird
 Men love women who flirt. Men are attracted to a good flirt because besides being fun and charming, she's definitely not shy.  The flirter shows interest right off the bat, making the "getting to know you" aspect of courtship all the more easy. For a guy, not having to do all the work is a relief!


But there's a difference between a situational flirt and a serial flirt, and the latter is something that men just don't want to deal with.  A serial flirter giggles, touches, and tosses her hair at everyone: the best friend, the boss, the father. (borderline..I know..) After awhile, guys realize that the Flirty Bird needs constant attention because she is stricken with major self-esteem issues, therefore needing to compensate her insecurities by having constant approval from different men.

2.) The Commitment-Phile
Imagine that you're a guy for a second.  You meet a fantastic woman and you're having great first date. the lighting is just right and the food is perfect.  You're having a great conversation and just beginning to get comfortable when..POW!! Your date starts talking about your wedding location, how many kids she wants..etc.

It puts a lot of pressure on a guy right off the bat.  In any healthy relationship, the first couple months-and especially the first couple of dates - should be kept light. A woman who fast-forwards to the happily ever after makes guys worry if they really are a perfect match. 

3.) The Cling-On
A needy nuisance, this gal can't go anywhere or do anything without the company of her man.  She adopts his interests, calls 15 times a day and flies off the handle anytime she's not around to monitor his behavior.  The Cling-on is more work than a relationship deserves. She is there at your beck and call and relies on you to entertain her because she basically has no life of her own.

4.) The Party Girl
When men meet this ball of fun, they think she is the life of the party.  She's carefree, maybe a little wild, and from the outside looks like a person they be interested in.  Once a man gets a closer look, however, they realize that her entire life is a party.  While a guaranteed good time may seem like a good idea, what will she be like in the sobering light of day? (ponder on that..)
her hilarious antics, outgoing personality and excessive dance moves are good in small doses, but the Party Girl doesn't know the meaning of "closing time". Its heard to have a healthy relationship with a person who is masking major problems underneath his or her party hat. 

5.)The Windbag
Yakkity Yak! The Windbag is the woman who never shuts up, barely stopping to breathe.  Seeming only concerned about what is going on in her life and sharing her insights, this Chatty Cathy also has Drama Queen tendencies written all over her (not good..at all.).
The Windbag makes a man feels obsolete, not to mention its annoying.  Most people think it takes two to have a conversation, but not The Windbag.

2011 FASHION TRENDS FOR MEN-N-KIDS..DENIM IN MAXIM!!

This year, I'm pleased to announce is the year of the DENIM!! yes ladies and gentlemen, iconic fashion lines such as the incomparable Chanel, are showing us that our men, (even our little men..lol) can look absolutely amazing in this studded denim piece! One thing about denim, its classic, versatile, and ultimately sexy! Thanks to www.harpersbazaar.com for this exclusive fashion trend!

LADIES TIP #4: PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! AND WELCOME 2011!!:-)  I MISSED YOU GUYS DEARLY WITH WORKING SO MANY UPCOMING PROJECTS THAT I AM WORKING ON! BUT YOU KNOW I HAD TO COME BACK TO SHED SOME LIGHT ON ISSUES THAT YOU GUYS HAVE BEEN HITTING ME UP WITH TOWARDS THE END OF THE YEAR.
ONE THING THAT I WANT TO DISCUSS WITH MY LADIES WITH THIS NEW YEAR THAT WE’VE BEEN BLESSED WITH IS THAT PATIENCE IS THE KEY TO LIFE. IT IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS THAT WE AS WOMEN AS POSSESS. IT IS IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND THAT IN ALL ASPECTS OF OUR LIVES, CAREER, RELATIONSHIPS, ETC THAT WE MUST, MUST EXERCISE PATIENCE.
WE MUST SINCERELY ACT WITH PATIENCE IN RELATIONSHIPS, OR EVEN ATTEMPTING TO HAVE RELATIONSHIPS BECAUSE IT IS VITAL THAT CERTAIN ASPECTS OF OUR LIVES ARE IN ORDER PRIOR TO BRINGING SOMEONE ELSE IN TO OUR LIVES. LADIES, THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE FOR MEN.  MEN ARE NOT GOING TO COMMIT THEMSELVES TO SOMEONE ELSE UNTIL THEY HAVE EVERYTHING THEY NEED TOGETHER IN THEIR LIFE PERSONALLY. MEN ARE VERY NATURALLY DOMINATING CREATURES WHOM ARE MADE TO BE PROVIDERS AND LEADERS, AND MEN DO NOT AND SHOULD NOT BE EMASCULATED BY WOMEN.
SO IF YOU’RE DATING A MAN AND IT SEEMS AS IF HE IS NOT READY TO MAKE THE FULL COMMITMENT STEP, DON’T TAKE IT AS NECESSARILY A BAD THING, BUT EXERCISE SOME PATIENCE AS YOUR MAN GETS HIMSELF INTO A POSITION WHERE HE CAN BE PREPARED TO BE THE MAN THAT YOU DESERVE.
HAVE A GOOD NIGHT YALL! MEN’S TIP COMING UP TOMORROW!!

RELATIONSHIPS: ARE TITLES SIGNIFICANT?

I want to begin this blog by stating this disclaimer that my blogs are controversial, but not necessarily biographical to me or any of my fellow counterparts. Thanks, mgmt. :-)
Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, I want to weigh in on a topic that a lot of women are struggling with…Titles. In a relationship, are titles such as “girlfriend,boyfriend” significant to have?
The answer to that question is YES. And let me further explain why it is. To minimize your relationship by saying phrases such as “we know what we are and that’s all that matters” is crap. Why?? Because just you and partner knowing is irrelevant. People aren’t mind readers, and everyone WILL NOT assume that you and your significant other are together unless you let them know. Therefore, you take a chance on creating an issue between you and your partner.
One thing I want our women to be clear on is that men are territorial over what they really want. If a man really cares for you, wants you, and doesn’t want anyone else to even do so much as smell you, he claims you. Meaning, if you and your partner go to a christmas party and your partner knows his cousin pookie is going to be there who is a fine, most-likely-to-pull-a-back-door-robbery man, will make it his business to let pookie and everyone else know that you are his “lady, woman, girlfriend”. In other words he is making his declaration that you are NOT to be approached by anyone. Thereforen if he doesn’t introduce you as such, then guess what?? That means you are nothing more than what he views you as. So, if he introduces you as a friend, then that’s all you are..a FRIEND. So when you minimize that factor in your relationship, you are basically sending out a message that basically reads…I’m SINGLE. No title means no comittment, no accountability, nothing. Which means ladies, that this is a recipe for disaster.

Love you all,
@SharieAmor

SALUTE TO OUR MEN...;-)

I wanted to write this blog, to simply show love to our MEN. I think we need to start showing the real men out there that we love and appreciate their existence in our lives. Our men need to feel appreciated, valued, and we have to provide that for them. Just as many boys are out there that are doing the wrong thing,there are MEN out there doing the right thing. We must stop overlooking our men that are doing good things and letting the foolishness of boys overshadow the greatness that’s out there. By feeding so much energy into the negative, we push our men to women who appreciate them! So ladies, if you know a MAN that’s doing positive things in his life, motivated,and being a MAN, show him some love, and for my fellas that read my blog, SALUTE your male counterparts that are doing things. Let’s start uplifting each other, because of we don’t, KNOW ONE ELSE will.
Love,
Ree

SOCIAL NETWORKS VS. RELATIONSHIPS...

Today we are living in a world that is largely revolved around the use of social networks. Facebook, twitter„ and other countless social networks consume so much of our lives, which I guess is fine, if you know how to handle it. But a common question that is asked is whether or not social networks are the death of relationships….hmmm.
Now, I’m going to give two perspectives on this issue. The first is this, NO SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORK SHOULD DESTROY YOUR RELATIONSHIP IF YOU HAVE NO FACTUAL EVIDENCE. I REPEAT…NO SOCIAL MEDIA NETWORK SHOULD DESTROY YOUR RELATIONSHIP IF YOU HAVE NO FACTUAL EVIDENCE.  Male or female, we all reserve the right to have friendships with people of the opposite sex. And to be honest, if you are in a relationship with someone, you should know them well enough to know that they have friends.  Now, if you’re one of those types who trips off of postings on walls and tweets, YOU NEED TO GET YOURSELF TOGETHER. These are social networks people, so people are going to be social. If people didn’t socialize,there would be no point for the social network!
Now, I know some eyebrows are rising, and you’re thinking, “well what about the suspicious comments and tweets?” you know, the “BORDERLINE” PICS, COMMENTS, AND TWEETS? THE “TOO CLOSE” PICS, SEXUAL COMMENTS, FREQUENT COMPLIMENTS, LOL :-)’S??
Now when we start talking about those type of situations, then you may have a problem. But lets be clear, the problem isn’t the social network, its your significant other. If you are in an exclusive relationship, no one should even have the audacity to disrespect you and your relationship. But lets be honest, some will do it. When, you’re in that type of situation, then its time for a sit down.
Bottom line is this, trust is key in any form of relationship. I am one to say that, there are people in this world who will try to sabotage your relationship, if they detect that you are weak minded enough to allow them to do it. Social networks should never be the death of your relationship. Be confident within yourself and what you have with your mate, not to allow peoples words to eat you mentally. But you have to be SECURE, AND IN ORDER TO BE SECURE IN A RELATIONSHIP, YOU FIRST HAVE TO BE SECURE WITH YOURSELF. If you’re secure, then social networks should not bother you at all!

LADIES TIP #3: LOSE THE WHORE CARD

I WAS INSPIRED TO WRITE THIS BLOG AFTER A MAJOR DISCUSSION WITH SOME LADIES ABOUT THE INFAMOUS QUESTION ” WHY ARE MEN SUCH LOSERS/LIARS/JERKS/ASSHOLES ETC???” WHILE IN DISCUSSION, ONE YOUNG LADY STATED THAT, IF GUYS WERE JUST MORE STRAIGHT UP AND HONEST IN THE BEGINNING ABOUT WHAT THEY WANT AS FAR AS A RELATIONSHIP,  THEN MAYBE A WOMAN WOULD STILL MAKE THE CHOICE TO DEAL WITH THEM OR NOT. “JUST GIVE US WOMEN AN OPTION” SCREAMED ONE CHICK! LOL **CHUCKLES**
NOW I CHUCKLE BECAUSE, AT ONE POINT IN MY LIFE, AS I WAS THAT CHICK THAT SCREAMED THAT SAD YET DISHONEST LINE. LADIES, WE WERE NOT BUILT TO BE UNEMOTIONAL CREATURES. DEAL WITH IT. IF A GUY HONESTLY TOLD YOU THAT ALL HE WANTED TO DO WAS HAVE SEX WITH YOU AND THAT’S IT, YOU WOULDN’T DEAL WITH HIM BECAUSE YOU WOULD THINK THAT HE IS A JERK.  WE CAN’T TAKE THE HONESTY, SIMPLY BECAUSE WE CAN’T TAKE THE PAIN. THEREFORE, DON’T ASK FOR SOMETHING THAT YOU KNOW YOU CAN’T HANDLE.  
LADIES, LETS STOP MINIMIZING OURSELVES TO BEING SIMPLY SEX OBJECTS. WE ARE WORTH WAY MORE THAN THAT. WE DESERVE TO BE WITH MEN WHO VALUE US, RESPECT US, AND DESIRE TO SHARE MORE WITH US THAN AN ORGASM! IF YOU KNOW A RELATIONSHIP IS WHAT YOU WANT, STAND UP FOR IT, DON’T BACK DOWN FROM IT FOR THE SAKE OF SOME TEMPORARY AFFECTION.
KNOW YOUR FACE VALUE AND THROW AWAY THE WHORE CARD!

LADIES TIP #2

This past weekend me and my girls had a discussion about the infamous topic..COMMITMENT!! (Yeah, yeah I know)I noticed one of the main questions asked was why men seem to take so long to commit. Now, I’m not trying to be comical here, but one thing I want my ladies to understand about men is this…MEN ARE SIMPLE. With men, things are never as complex as we make it seem. Soooo, with that being said, todays blog will be very short and SIMPLE. If and only if, a man is ready to commit, he will commit. A real man will take claim to what he wants exactly when he wants do. So ladies, if your guy hasn’t done that, it simply means he doesn’t want to with you and/or with anyone for that matter.
Now, I know some of you are wondering “well shari are you saying I should stick around and wait?” My answer to that is, NO. Ladies, don’t short change yourself for someone who is stringing you along. Live your life! If its meant to be, it will happen if you’re in a place in life where you can start a relationship. If you’re taken, oh well! Stay true to your wants and desires ladies and always believe that you deserve the very BEST!!
Love you all!!!

HUSTLE AND FLOW...

This morning, my blog is inspired by the all the hustlers, all the people on the grind trying to make something for themselves and their future. This is inspired by the people who are fearless, taking risks, and going against the grain to accomplish their dreams. You see, in this world, more now than ever, we are seeing our livelihood taken away by layoffs, foreclosures, repos,etc. Fortune 500 companies no longer care about your longevity, but more about saving the dollar. So I encourage all people to find your passion, making something for yourself that you can call your own$. Because one thing is for sure, no one can layoff your creative mind, no one can foreclose your passion. Never be reliant upon a company to value the stability and well-being of your family. RELY soley upon God and yourself! God first because He gives you the creative mind and thoughts and You second because God trusts you and YOU with that gift. Peace and many blessings, and remember SUCCESS=hard work+a dream!! I’m out!!!:-)

LADIES TIP

                            

So, after I did post a tweet from my good friend Enitan Bereola(check out his book Bereolesque!! Good read), I had a lot of my female counterparts hit me up! Some were in agreeance with it, some were not. (Go damn figure.)
Ladies, you have to be careful not to emasculate your man at every turn by letting him know you can do it all by yourself. Eventually, that becomes unattractive and your man will leave for the woman that will appreciate him. That’s the simplest way to push your man away or not even get a man at all. (Trust, I know.) I’m not saying there is anything wrong with being a strong, independent woman, but we have to go back to being alittle more subtle. Trust, your man knows whether you are strong or weak, so you don’t have make him aware on a consistent basis.
So try a new approach with your hunny. Let him know how you appreciate what he does for you and just the mere fact of him being in your life. Show him that you trust his mind and the decisions that he makes and that you support him even if he may fail or might be wrong. ALLOW your man to be a MAN! If you constantly doing stuff for yourself, how can allow your man to show you he can do for you?
Imma tap out for now, ladies let’s just marinate on that for a minute:-) Love yall!

Breaking Point (Part 1)

At some point in relationships,especially those ones that just can’t seem for the life of us work out, become toxic. We continue to keep putting our all into something that was probably doomed for failure from the start. However, we seem to think we have it all figured out.(Haa!) We continue to allow ourselves to be placed in situations with the person we love, thinking that they’re going to change. But what we fail to realize is that, each time we brush an issue under the rug with our mate, we become an enabler to their habit. So, in actuality, we’re not helping them change, we’re prepetuating the cycle.
Understand this, ANYONE who truly loves you will NOT hurt you! It as simple as that. You don’t need a Ph.D to figure that out. So when you find yourself in a world of shit while in a relationship, take a step back and look. Is this REALLY worth fighting for? Or is this just emotional cancer?? Don’t commit yourself to stress when you deserve the BEST!