“Let me get this straight—wait, I’m the rookie?” She’s the Barbie of Hip-Hop, complete with interchangeable wigs and all pink everything.Whether you’re Team Nicki or would rather send her and her gimmicks packing, you have to admit that as one of the lone females in mainstream rap she is holding her own with her multiple [...]
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The Deets: Shirt: Vintage / Skirt: H&M / Shoes: Steve Madden This weekend I ran away to Baltimore for a quick trip away with a few close girlfriends. It felt like a throwback college road trip; complete with car serenades, pillows and air mattresses! With no real purpose in mind, I got to catch up [...]
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Feminine details, quality fabrics and affordable prices. Vancouver born, New York breed label (212), the brainchild of two friends Anthony and Scott, was their answer to the age old fashion conundrum, “Why are there no designers making well made, beautiful clothing at a price point we can afford?” I’ve been asking myself this for years [...]
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Vintage inspired? Check. Frilly and feminine details? Check. Love at first sight? Check. These delightful attributes describe Alexandra Greeco’s 2010 Pre-Fall collection. The Brooklyn designer collects a wealth of inspiration from vintage shops, photography and romantic details. The scalloped shorts and heart-shaped cutout are simply to die for. Check out her Etsy shop and inspiring [...]
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Hipster Fashion Cycle This infographic on Hipster fashion sums up trends in a nutshell. Hipster fashion thrives on irony and bad taste which ultimately becomes mainstream; taking the fun out of it. What do you think of Hipster Fashion?
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Renee Zellwegger has a special place in my heart ever since Bridget Jones Diary. While her penchant for Carolina Herrera gowns and excessive weight loss are not on my list of her fav attributes, her starring role in the campy 2003 movie “Down with Love” certainly is. A homepage to the Doris Day/Rock Hudson battle [...]
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Put away the lace and frills and rummage through your gentleman’s closet. While it may seem counter-intuitive, women dressing in menswear is the perfect way to channel your femininity. Katherine Hepburn notoriously wore trousers when Hollywood starlets were all about the glam, Annie Hall revolutionized the way we look at a vest and tie, hell [...]
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The new generation of artists are embracing fashion as an extension of their music and stage persona. One such stylish singer is British transplant VV Brown. The 5’11 model has a distinct sound and look that blends to create an offbeat, yet refreshing musician. “Shark in the Water” and “Back in Time” are my personal [...]
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It’s the age old debate; do women dress mainly for themselves, for men or for other women? It’s a conversation that’s permeated the circles of women (and men forced to participate) longing to understand the motivation behind an amazingly dressed woman. This is deep stuff people. Image So picture this scene. You’re invited to the [...]
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Long before Beyonce donned a Bettie Page wig and became Hunny B, beautiful women in contorted positions, curled hair and round hips were the epitome of sex appeal and fantasy. From Jane Mansfield to Dita Von Teese, the art of the Pin-Up is alive and seductively kicking and recently I got to experience the feminine [...]
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