Fashion = Fun

The combo of these socks and shoes is a great reminder that at the end of the day fashion is about having fun.

Photo via Vogue.com by Phil Oh

Women Enough Bare Event + Breezy Black

Last Thursday I skipped Fashion's Night Out, one of my favorite events of the year, to attend Women Enough's unveiling of their "Bare" add campaign to promote healthy and diverse body image and self esteem in Women. I was lucky enough to participate in the add campaign. It was an amazing experience with a diverse group of lovely women and lots of sexy shoes!

The picture above is one of my favorite shots from the Bare campaign and perfectly shows off all the amazing shoes. I wore my own pair of Prada color block heels for the occasion.

When I was deciding what to wear for the event I naturally started with the shoes I wore for the photo shoot. A breezy strapless black dress from BCBG and subtle cat eye makeup completed the look.

 

 Posing with the lady of the evening WE founder Michelle Fetsch

There were some awesome prizes raffled off at the event including a $100 Show & Tell gift certificate and a massage.

Several of the ladies at the event were rocking some seriously sexy shoes. I snapped a couple pics of the fashionable footwear.

Non-Traditional Bride: Disco Diva

Lately I have had a lot of fun styling looks on Shopstyle.com. This week I was inspired by the fast approaching wedding season and the challenge of creating a unique look for a non-traditional bride.

This look, inspired by the glamorous Bianca Jagger, also takes cues from the spring 2011 runways where '70 style and white were two key trends.

In true 70's style this bride is rocking a Paul and Joe Silk Crepe Jumpsuit, Prada Platforms, and an amazing "Birdcage Feather Flower" headband with veil by Tasha.

The '70's vibe keeps going with with a cuff by Alexis Bittar and silver Giuseppe Zanotti clutch with super fun chain tassel. Red lips and nails courtesy of Nars complete the look.

Last, but not least the ring- Paloma Picasso's Love and Kisses ring is the perfect non-traditional pick for a non-traditional bride.

She is ready for her spotlight!

Visions of Beauty

Black is Beautiful and this season some major players in the fashion industry are sitting up and taking notice.  As a woman of color I hope this is not just a fad for Spring/Summer '11, but the beginning of a more inclusive vision of what represents true beauty and style.


Ooh Shala:

Style Star Shala Monroque kills it on so many levels. Even though her closet is full of covetable designer duds from the likes of Prada and Rodarte it is her natural beauty that makes her such a knockout!

Photos courtesy of jakandjil.com, Ben Gabbe/Getty Images, Patrick McMullen for HarpersBazaar.com

En Vogue: The Life Rhapsodic

The March issue of Vogue features a bevy of beautiful black models alongside prominent black male celebrities including Savion Glover, Anthony Mackie, and John Legend. Click here for a behind the scenes look at the shoot.

Models Chanel Iman, Joan Smalls, Ajak Deng, Arlenis Sosa, Jourdan Dunn, and Aanis Mali are breathtaking in the finest fashions for Spring/Summer '11.

All Photos by Norman Jean Roy

Lanvin's Last Look:

Alber Elbaz presented a stunning collection for Spring/Summer '11 designed for modern, powerful women on the go. To close the show he sent five gorgeous black models down the runway making a strong ( and much needed) statement about what modern, powerful women look like today!

From left: Ajak Deng, Jeneil Williams, Ataui Deng, Jourdan Dunn, and Melodie Monrose

Photo courtesy of Style.com

THIS IS BANANAS, B-A-N-A-N-A-S

I am so in love with this Prada video for the Spring/Summer 2011 collection. The collection was inspired by Josephine Baker, one of my life and style icons, and this video embodies her spirit. You can see several of the direct references to Ms. Baker in the collection and featured in the video- peep the banana print and the white dress with Josephine Baker's silhouette. I am totally inspired by Prada's use of  color and print and plan to use this collection as a roadmap to help update my wardrobe for spring!