GUILTY FASHION PLEASURE: MEAGAN GOOD

Confession time! Meagan Good is not only a "friend in my head" but she's also my guilty fashion pleasure. I do understand why some people give her a hard time about her style sense. However, I must say that I happen to enjoy watching her liquid legging lovin', sheer top wearin', no purse havin', repeat offender fashion moments. Yes, she really loves her YSL and Bebe pumps and she might have rocked her bamboo earrings a tad too often, but once you find a fashion formula that works for you it can be hard to find replacement items before the trend dies. I always laugh when she gets raked over the coals for sporting the same shoes/earrings/leggings more than once in public because I'm thinking "When did that became a punishable offense?" Besides, umm if you paid $$$$$ for designer shoes and you know you look hot in your earrings/leggings, don't pretend like you wouldn't wear the hell out of 'em too. Hmph.....

Blah blah blah..........

Words that I'm attempting to eliminate from my vocabulary. Yes, I'm aware of the irony.

DENIM REPORT: CHOPPED and SCreWeD

Monica, Christina Milian, and Rihanna show off one of spring's hottest trends-ripped to shreds denim in light to medium washes.

i CAN RELATE

"Sometimes in life, you need a change. Something deeper than what you thought you were capable of. Something that displays the “I don’t give a fuck” attitude that was always present but never showcased. Something that makes you look at this whole wide world differently. And something that will shock your mother, but will make her call you a ROCKSTAR. Yea I did it…"

Ri Ri's Got A Gun....

And I like it! When I first saw Rihanna's latest tattoo it was one of those "Why didn't I think of that!" moments. I've wanted to get one forever, but I reconsidered when I was in college because EVERYONE and their momma decided to get ink my freshman year. Also, I could never decide exactly what to get, I just knew that I didn't want anything to do with having butterflies or rainbows tatted above my ass crack. Since it's permanant and all I figure it should be something I really love. I think a gun would be something I could look back on and laugh at when I'm 60.

REQUIRED READING: Clutch Magazine

Okay. I know it's been quite some time since I've posted anything. I'm not sure how many people care :), but I do have 2 semi legitimate reasons

#1-See last post "Fashion Boredom"

#2- See Clutch Magazine





I'm an all- or- nothin' kind of girl and for the past few weeks my focus has been on the fashion section at Clutch magazine (sorry Fashion Euphoria :( ). I am so pleased to be a part of the magazine. Not only has it been great to work with people who are professional and passionate about what they do, but the end result is something that would make any young, ambitious, forward-thinking, well-read, African-American female proud!



But don't take my word for it...See for yourself and please let me know what you think!!



www.clutchmagazine.com

www.clutchmagonline.com

FASHION BOREDOM

So all of the 'What to wear for Spring!' magazine issues are beginning to roll in. I'm normally all excited about going to purchase the encyclopedia thick mags so that I can view the awe inspiring layouts filled with items that I can't possibly afford. But this year, I'm flipping through these joints and I'm positively BORED.
I've seen nothing that I felt compelled to try to run out and buy or even fantasize about purchasing in the future. While this may be good for my wallet (I've found nothing on the last 3 shopping trips), it's not all that great for my blog or full time job which requires me to inspired. I hate to write about or buy clothes that I don't absolutely love. I just think that life is too short and my closet space too limited for mediocrity.
I said all that to say that I was just wondering if I was alone in my thought that fashion was kind of slow these days. I'm kind of feeling like I've see it all before. I'm hoping that when I get around to checking out footage from the Fall 07 shows that we'll be seeing something new, fresh, and totally unexpected.

Here's hoping.......

GET DRESSED TO THIS: WANT YOU by Lloyd f/ Lil' Wayne

It's amazing how music can change your mood. You know how there's that one song that gets you up and at 'em in the morning or that song that gets you in the right mood before you go out at night. "Want you" by Lloyd f/ Lil' Wayne is currently doing that for me. I swear I was almost late for work because I was dancing to this song.

TREND WATCH '07: PUNCH IT!

Punchy brights up and down the runway:

@Martin Grant

@Fendi (LOVE the skirt!)

@D-squared (this color COMBO is definitely a DO!)

just a touch of color @ Lanvin

A.Keys workin' the trend

You are sure to stand out in the bold primary and neon colors that are all the rage for Spring. Green, yellow, and blue hues are taking center stage with other bold colors being used as accents. Go all out in one bright piece or just add small touches of color with neutral tones to make your look pop!