Balenciaga: Fall/ Winter 2010

For all of the mechanical junkies with an eye for fashion, Balenciaga has a treat for you.  These wonderful creations are apart of the fall/winter 2010 collection and are guaranteed to steal any show.

 What I love about these is the fact that they are so unconventional; Balenciaga always takes fashion a step further. Many of the shoes in this collection have pastels contrasting darker colors and unthinkable combinations of textures. So bright, dark, open-toed, closed-toed, whatever your desired style, you'll probably be able to find one from this collection. They come in multiple styles which will add an explosion of color and fashion to any ensemble. These wonderful creations are apart of the fall/winter 2010 collection and are guaranteed to steal any show.

I dont know about you, but I am going crazy over these shoes!!

Rihanna Who's That Chick (Light & Dark) Version

I saw the light version of this video in early September '10 and had it as a draft but never really got around to posting it; I am glad I didn't. This is what the post read, "Everyone goes through change and just like she went through her good girl to bad girl stage, it seems as though Rihanna is going from rock star to dance hall queen based on her two new singles 'Who's That Chick' and "Only Girl." It may not even be going from, but actually going back to her roots."'

Shortly after seeing the video I learned, via Rihanna's twitter, that it wasn't an actual video of hers but really a campaign for Doritos or Pepsi that had been leaked. I later found out about this dark version, and I thought, "I have to see this!" The video wasn't hard to find and the similarities of the videos were sick (in a good way lol). I decided I would post both, and that's when I found this. Some genius put them together, and I must say the combo is epic. I love it.

The contrast of the two videos say so much at one time. It's like happy meets sad, light meets dark, and female meets male. I love this and I hope you all will too! Well done Rih-Rih <3

Style Star: Kelis-Underrated

This is my first post about being a style star so I thought I'd make it a little controversial (lol). I will be doing post like this from time to time about the people i think stand out in fashion.

For years and years now Kelis has been bringing it with the fashion. The fact that she isn't considered an A List celeb has left her very underrated. She was doing it before Ri-Ri (Rihanna), before Ga-Ga, and before many of the other women considered style icons today. Kelis pushes herself and others, every time she steps onto the carpet, and even the streets for that matter. Many of the trends she had known about and probably started were accredited to others but the true fashionistas know exactly what time it is when she walks into a room. Lets just take a look at how much ahead Kelis actually was. . .

Here are a few examples:

I made this montage to reflect the impact Kelis has had on the hair aspect of the industry. Don't get me wrong, women have been rocking short cuts for a while now (check Salt & Pepper) but in recent years long was the way to be until Umbrella; however Kelis switched it up did short, already, in bossy. The style just wasn't a must-have until Rihanna.

Rule 1: What ever style you choose, own it!! Make it your own! (Rihanna sure did)

This, I did not create (found it on google), but I found it rather interesting. Kelis is such a STYLE STAR and i really wish she would get the credit she deserves.

Rich Gal$

 

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My friends, the Rich Gal$, and I are very different from one another, but we fit together almost perfectly. Where one lacks, one excels, and that is a great quality to posses in different relationships. I have learned from experience that opposites do actually attract based on various friendships I've had.  Individually our identities and personalities are still very unique from one another, but after so many years of being together we have similarities, goals, and values that we share. Our personalities have even synced to make one that gives our group, as a whole, an identity.

•  It is very important to surround yourself with a plethora of people with varying styles, opinions, goals, attitudes, lifestyles, and values. Doing so promotes open-mindedness and can further help one in establishing an identity. I like to surround myself with a diverse set of people because it really contributes to my personal thought, and is actually a great learning experience everyday. 

Trend Spotting: Socks and Heels

The willing display of sock with sandals have always been a controversial trend; some agree and some don't. This trend has been around for decades, probably centuries, and every time it dies the visible sock trend is not too far from being revived. 

This style is great for people who would like to wear all of their shoes year 'round. The right sock can make any sandal perfect for winter. This stye can be very fun, flirty, and sophisticated all at once.

This trend hit the Burberry Spring 2010 runway hard and although that season is over, visible socks are still thriving.

Mastering the trend:

  The key to rocking this style is to keep it simple. It looks great when the socks match the main color of the shoe or contrasts the shoe entirely. The more neutral the sock is, the better. 

Don't let the big name behind these photos discourage you, many people who don't have stylist or the advantages of celebs also rock this trend, and they rock it well.

DRESS IT DOWN-DRESS IT UP

OWN IT