The Fashionista

Gold Awards for Sustainable Energy - Read More About Earth Day on ELLE.com

2010-07-02T19:35:00.000-07:00

Gold Awards for Sustainable Energy - Read More About Earth Day on ELLE.com

Go green while being fashionable!

2010-07-02T19:20:00.000-07:00

Going Green! Fashion and energy a powerful, creative, and useful combination. I found it to be interesting that fashion is doing some good for the planet. I personally think that it is a great way to save the planet. I recently read the May issue of Elle Magazine and the magazine provided an article on how designers and are using solar power in their purse designs. There was even a purse where you can charge up your cellphone and ipod! Diva's with everything that is going on in the world, especially with energy being a main concern, I thought that these fresh ideas were important to share.

Gold Awards for Sustainable Energy - Read More About Earth Day on ELLE.com

Outfits for this summer Dates

2010-06-28T17:50:00.000-07:00

Miss Fashionista Shoe Fetish Update

2010-06-28T17:29:00.000-07:00

The last couple of months I caught some really great sales. I went on Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles CA., and seen that there were some great deals. I got some cute sandals from the Coach for 23.99. I thought that was a great deal for Coach sandals.

I also got some gorgeous gray stilettos with my Shoe Dazzle account. Once again as a Fashionista I am always looking for great styles that don't hurt the wallet. Shoedazzle.com has great shoes for a great price.
These shoes have been added to my collection because they are cute, versatile, and a great price.

Going Nude/Neutral for the summer

2010-06-28T09:28:00.000-07:00

Divas! Nude (Neutrals for some) is such a necessity in the closet! If you are looking for something refreshing, sophisticated and enticing this is a color for you.Your whole wardrobe does not have to be this color but it is one of those colors that are versatile and yet mesmerizing. It is a color that is great for the summer and can transfer over to the fall. What I like most about this color specifically with a dress or blouse is that you can get an instant glamorous outfit. The color is so rich and there are different blends of this color. You can add earth tones, and a few brights, mix some dark colors to make the nude pop out, and it is not a bad idea to go all the way nude. This color is something you can work with and stand out from the crowd. This shade of color is smooth, light, and gentle color that is perfect for the season ladies. I am going nude this summer!

-Miss Fashionista

A message to my Diva's!

2010-06-21T09:22:00.000-07:00

I would like to take the time out to thank all the new Diva's for following my blog. June 25, 2010 Miss Fashionista will be back in full affect!
Thank You for your support!

-Miss Fashionista

Fantastic Find By Miss Fashionista

2010-05-17T01:17:00.000-07:00

Torrid All Jewlery Buy 1 get 1 %50 off
25% off of skirts
Check it out @ Torrid.com

Feeling all ruffled inside ;)

2010-05-13T08:01:00.000-07:00

This year I have been inspired by the ruffle dresses I think they are so chic. It is perfect for the summer and it is a piece that will turn heads. I have also seen some real nice blouses on Express.com that is ruffled. What you need to make sure is that you do not over due the ruffles, you want to have balance. Keep it chic and sophisticated do not mess up that combination ladies. This weekend I suggest you have some time for yourself and go try on some ruffles and see what looks good on you.

-Miss Fashionista

L.B.D Get One Quick

2010-05-11T19:23:00.000-07:00

Every woman needs to look in their closet and make sure they have that dress! Not just any dress but "The Little Black Dress" Yes this dress is a life saver! Why because it is the most versatile garment you will ever have. Day to night, just change the accessories and you have something brand new. When getting a black dress make sure you pick a shape that accentuates your body. This dress brings an effortless flow from day to night.

Pictures from Target.com
Check out targets great Little Black Dresses

Going to the Beach!

2010-05-11T16:45:00.000-07:00

Its soon to be bathing suit season! This is the year you will strut your stuff on the beach or at the pool. No more looking in the mirror and thinking that you are not "good enough" or you "don't feel comfortable" in a bathing suit. Those are plain boring excuses.
You don't have to walk out with floss on to feel sexy. They are having all kinds of luxurious one piece swimsuits. There are also gorgeous wraps that can go around your swim suit which is a style that will never die out. Below are some places where you can buy swimsuits, check it out and be daring, this summer is Yours!

mollybrownsswim.com
jms.com
target.com
walmart.com
jcpenny.com
victoriassecret.com
lanebryant.com
swimsuitsforall.com
elegantplus.com

Don't forget your beach bag and shades

smooches
xoxo

To my Diva's

2010-05-11T16:40:00.001-07:00

It has been a while Diva's but I had to handle some outside business. I hope that you got a chance to organize your closet while I was out. Organization once again is very important so you know what you have so you are not wasting money in the long run. Being stylish is also about saving money. Remember you can still look amazing without spending thousands of dollars.

Tips of the day by Miss Fahionista

2010-05-03T15:12:00.000-07:00

In order to know what you have in the closet you need to organize it! For some it can be a weekend long task and others a couple of ours. My suggestion is to order your clothes in a categories such as: shirts, dress, jeans, and suits. If you are bad enough color code it. Take note of what you have and don't have so you are not wasting money by buying the same thing.

Tip of the day by Miss Fashionista

2010-05-01T09:23:00.000-07:00

Before buying new bra's make sure you get your size checked. You want to make sure your bra's fit correctly. Victoria Secret measures you and if yo go to any cleaners or tailor you can get measures as well.

Fantastic Find by Miss Fashionista Ann Taylor coupon

2010-04-30T21:29:00.000-07:00

If there is anyone who is in need of a suit. Ann Taylor is having a sale 30% off for any student that has a coupon. If you need one hit me up at missfashionista01@yahoo.com I will email it to you. It is only for this weekend.

Miss Fashionista's 2nd step to enhancing your wardrobe

2010-04-30T09:08:00.000-07:00

Diva's, Proportion!! Proportion!! Proportion!! That is the next step in understanding your style and upgrading your wardrobe. Everyone has a form and a portion to their body. When dressing you must match that with wearing proportionate clothing. Wearing to big of clothes just looks sloppy and when you wear clothes that are to small it looks hideous. Your clothes need to fit properly.

Do not become fascinated with the Size numbers. You may wear a size 8 in Levis jeans and then a size 6 in a Levis jeans. It is vital that when you go shopping you try on the clothes to make sure the garments fit properly. Look yourself in the mirror and see what your silhouette is:

Long waist but short legs
short waist but long legs
Big busted
Small bust
Have a muffin top
Bottom Heavy
Short
Tall

Some things you can look at when you hit the mall
Long waist but short legs:
Here we want to create an illusion of longer legs to balance out your sillouete. Think about purchasing some cute heels that will give you some height, belts, and jeans will also bring a taller look as well. just enough to proportion your body. There is nothing wrong with your beautiful short legs but remember proportion we don't want you to look frumpy.
Short waist and long legs
Long legs are beautiful show them off. Stay away from high waist pants and horizontal patterns. You want to buy shirts that hit the hip to elongate your waist.

Big Busted
If you are big busted be proud of your girls. Don't try to make your shape disappear. What you do want to do is focus on lengthening your torso and neck. While shopping look for collars that are narrow and look for tops that are dark colored. When looking at pants you want to look for a more of a lighter color. When shopping for skirts light colors are really for you!

Small Bust
Here if you are small bust and and small at the bottom then you are safe because you have a balance between your body parts. Now if you have little bottom heavy but you have a small bust look at some wide collars and lapels. This will gives the illusion of a bigger bust. Also don't shy away from a padded bra.

Muffin Top
Tunics! Tunics! Tunics! This draws attention away from the stomach and brings it to your neck. Cardigans and long jackets also help. Remember when I say long jackets, I mean length but it still has to fit you. You don't want to look like a frumpy Diva. When wearing a pant you want a smooth front instead of one with a pleat it adds on to the muffin tummy.

Bottom Heavy
There is nothing wrong with your curves but you don't want your curves to get all out of place. Here you want to emphasize your shoulders to take away the attention from your hips.
Dark colors work best with your silhouette. Skirts and dresses are great with your figure. Your figure actually puts a nice shape to the dress.

Short
High waist pants and skirts are your friend! Get you a nice heel. Stay away from cropped jackets.

Tall
In my search of looking for clothes for tall women I found that they are more expensive. That is okay because there are all kinds of deals out there on the internet. Wide belts and flared skirts are a great option for you.

Looking at the Diva in the Mirror

2010-04-28T10:41:00.000-07:00

If you want a quality wardrobe that makes you feel good then you need to look in the mirror. I say this because your wardrobe represents your style and who you are. Diva's let's be real you can't be like everyone on television, in the magazines, and frankly should not want to be! Sit and think about who you are. This should bring an epiphany don't spend the time being negative, instead be positive, and understand there is nothing wrong with you being YOU!
Think outside of the box do not get trapped in these labels and boxes because You will never fit in them! You are not suppose to anyway. Jot down some notes and be honest with yourself. There are plenty of things we need to fix but we can't dwell on the negative. This experience is suppose to bring you more of an understanding of who You are and it is something you should be proud of!!! This is one of the first steps of enhancement and growth. There maybe something that You may want to alter but keep in mind that you are the Diva you are for a reason.

Go Ahead Diva Look Yourself in the Mirror and Explore Who You Are!

Cuff Sandal Analysis! Is it a hot or cold trend?

2010-04-26T14:18:00.000-07:00

One of the hottest trends right now is the cuff sandal. I have been seeing these trendy sandals everywhere. The thing is I have seen some really cute ones and I have seen some that were not head turners at all. They have them in this cloth material, leather, on high heel sandals, and thong sandals. Though this is a trend I am not sure how long it will last because this sandal is not attractive on everyone's foot. The cloth material which I have seen in stores and on different individuals foot, I have found to look sloppy and an eye sore. I find that it may also be a little difficult to put outfits together with this shoe. I do like the cloth material cuff on the wedge sandal and heel, but with the flat sandals it is just a turn off. I have also seen the leather version of this shoe which I actually admire and I find to be stunning. I found a couple on endless.com that were fabulous. I like the way the leather cuff sandal cuffs around the ankle which gives a chic look. When you find a cuff sandal that you like a pair of skinny jeans and jean shorts is a must as well. The skinny jeans or shorts with the sandal is a great combination. I can see a party outfit or even a casual outfit with the cuff sandal. This part of the trend can carry over into the begging of fall as well.

What are some of your thoughts on this trend Divas?

List of stores online you can buy cuff sandals:
Endless.com
Bakersshoes.com
Dsw.com
Amiclubwear.com
Nexttag.com

Pictures were found on endless.com and bakersshoes.com

White Denim part 2

2010-04-25T21:37:00.000-07:00

Where to get white denim jeans online:

Forever21.com
Macys.com
Jcpennys.com
Shopzilla.com
Torrid.com
Landsend.com
Target.com
Levis.com

White Denim is perfect for the summer! Check some of these websites out and get you a pair!

White Denim

2010-04-25T20:45:00.000-07:00

White Denim...SEXY!The bold and the sexy can pull this off and that means YOU! You can wear denim tattered jeans with a sexy black heel. May

be even white denim short jeans with a floral blouse. white

denim can be pulled off with dark colors, it is the perfect contrast.

So go ahead and try something new! Be bold! Be Fabulous!

Tip of the day by Miss Fashionista

2010-04-22T12:26:00.000-07:00

Ladies add a dash of floral to your wardrobe!
This purple and black dress is great for a dinner date (forever21.com). The maxi dress can be for a dinner date or even a lunch, it is comfortable and the floral print is glamorous (torrid.com)

Divas and curves

2010-04-21T20:47:00.000-07:00

Miss Fashionista

For all My diva's with the curves! It can be hard to find garments that is just for you! Well here are some great online stores that has your size. I am confident that one of these stores has a cute outfit for you! Torrid is one of the popular stores that carry and emphasis on plus size clothing. To the left are some examples of what Torrid.com carries. The purple tank dress is a huge trend for the spring and summer. It is a great day dress that a Diva like yourself can wear with flats or heels. The blue satin tiered party dress is a stunning dress to wear as night outfit. Heels is a necessity for this dress. Both of the dresses are dazzling and is fit for a diva! Below is a list of stores online that you can check out.

Plus size stores

Torrid
Avenue
Ashely stewart
Plus size goodies
Maximum woman
Plus size super store
Elegant plus
Kiyonna
Missphit
Ashro

A message to her Divas

2010-04-20T13:12:00.000-07:00

Miss Fashionista wants her followers to understand how much of a Diva they are. Everyone woman has the Diva trait inside of them and it is important to let it shine. The Diva that you are represents the confidence and femininity that you possess. As a fashionista I can bring that confidence out of you! Sometimes we get so caught up in what we don’t have and what we can’t do. We forget about the positive attributes that we do have. Fashion can be a booster but its even better when you create your own style that fits for you. Be the Diva that you want to be!

Miss Fashionista

Promoting self Confidence and Self Love through a love of fashion!

Miss Fashionista

Labels don’t make the woman but the woman makes the label

Revolutionizing women’s confidence and sense of fashion

Fantastic Find by Miss Fashionista

2010-04-19T09:46:00.000-07:00

Jeans is a necessity! Sometimes it is hard to find a jean that fits and a good quality for the right price! Well Miss Fashionista has saved the day with the Fantastic Find! Calvin Klein which is known for their quality is garments and especially jeans. The calvienklienjeans.com is having a fantastic sale on jeans. Their RICH INDIGO SKINNY JEAN WITH SEQUINS started off at 60.50 and is now 39.99. This is a quality jean that is versatile which is necessary in today's fashion. Women want jeans that they can wear sandals, boots, or even a stiletto with. This jean is worth every penny! They are cut and the dark wash jeans is also a color that is very versatile.

Pictures:www.calvinkleinjeans.com

Fantastic Find By Miss Fashionista

2010-04-17T18:44:00.000-07:00

To close out Dress for Success Week! I have found a suit that is great for an interview at a great price. Metrostyle.com has a beautiful tweeded blazer and a nice pant that is stunning. This suit is very polished and provides comfort. The belt is removable but it a cute accessory for the suit, it brings a sassy feel to the suit. Metrostyles.com has other great suits for an affordable price. Check it out at Metro.com

This suit is 59.99

Picture came from Metro.com

Dress For Success

2010-04-14T10:03:00.001-07:00

Dress for Success essentials:

Pant suit/ Skirt Suit

Black slacks

Pumps (Black, Brown, Blue)

Straight line dress

Straight line Skirt

Button up Blouse (White, Black, Purple, Blue)

Dress For Success

2010-04-14T09:54:00.000-07:00

Tip of the day by Miss Fashionista

2010-04-13T13:31:00.001-07:00

Tip of the Day!

Use your smile it sheds pounds, make you feel energized, and it is a great tool to finding romance.

Fantastic Find By Miss Fashionista

2010-04-13T12:31:00.001-07:00

Today Fantastic find is from Express.com. Express is having a huge sale where you can get up to 60% off. Express one of my favorite stores where you can buy trendy yet sophisticated clothes. Here is a top I found that is cute and casual.

Regular Price 29.50
Sale Price 19.99
20 % off the original price
Check out the website for more sales and more styles Express.com

Picture from Express.com

Fantastic Find By Miss Fashionista

2010-04-12T17:59:00.000-07:00

Hey Diva's Urban Outfitters is having a huge sale! Check out their website!!! They have cute t-shirts and jewelry too! Its a fantastic find! check it out!!!
The T-shirt to the left is a cute shirt that I thought my Diva Followers would like. I know that the price would be even more interesting. The regular price was $ 24.00 and now they have this cute t-shirt for $4.99. That is just fantastic! Divas treat yourself to this sale it is something you can't pass up!

Check out Urbanoutfitters.com

Picture from Urbanoutfitters.com

Fantastic Find By Miss Fashionista

2010-04-11T20:57:00.000-07:00

Fantastic Miss Fashionista Find!

Don't you just love a sale. I have found this fantastic cardigan at Macys.com It is a sand color cardigan made of nylon/acrylic. It is waffle knitted and it looks fabulous. You can find it on Macy's website or even in there stores. It is a notched collar that brings comfort and flattery to the body.

Charter Club Sweater, Roll Sleeve Belted Cardigan
Reg. $69.00 Sale $49.99

Tip of the day

2010-04-11T15:03:00.000-07:00

Pick out your clothes at night so you have a better chance of putting a whole outfit together with out the rush. In the morning you can be confident and feel comfrotable with what you are wearing!

-Miss Fashionista

Stephen Burrows paving the way

2010-04-08T21:09:00.000-07:00

Stephen Burrows a fashion designer that has done so much for the industry. What is also significant about this designer is that he is the first African American fashion designer to make international acclaim. This is important because African Americans do not get a lot of credit in the fashion industry, especially internationally. He is one of the African American designers that has made his own name by putting in his own work. Stephen Burrows has laid a foundation for many others to follow. His line is one of the signatures of American fashion today. Stephen Burrows who has made clothes for Oprah, Naomi Watts, Aretha Franklin has produced clothes that is timeless. He has won awards that include: Coty American Fashion Critics special award (lingerie), 1974; "Winnie," 1977; Council of American Fashion Critics award, 1975; Knitted Textile Association Crystal Ball award, 1975. Mr. Burrows is originally from Philadelphia went to school at Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York. He had an exhibition in Versailles Palace in 1973. Stephen Burrows contribution helped designers such as Tracy Reese and Patrick Robinson. Truly an inspiration and a part of great fashion history.
Check out his website for his collections and store locations.

Left Pic: Stephen Burrow (google pictures)
Right Pic: Spring 2010 collection (From his website)
http://www.stephenburrows.com

Miss Fashionista's Highlights

2010-04-05T20:24:00.000-07:00

Tanks, linen pants, and a sun hat for spring never gets old! It is comfortable and it is sassy! That is why it is my highlighted pieces for Spring! A cool color tank: White, tan, yellow, turquoise, orange, and pastels are great colors for tanks. Once again lace is a big deal this Spring/Summer so try to get a laced tank. Notice this tank from Forever 21 has lace.
A sun hat is so necessary for Spring/Summer and it is great for the beach, a lunch date, or an outdoor shopping day. I love sun hats and with linen pants and a tank it is sassy outfit that you can feel dashing, confident, and it brings out the simple diva in you. I choose white and red these are colors that will match my wardrobe for spring/summer 2010. You can have any color sun hat as long as the color scheme flows. A nice high heel sandal will make this outfit or even a wedge sandal. Linen pants are cool pieces of cloth and so are tanks. Perfect for any diva in the Spring/Summer!

Videos coming soon

2010-04-05T17:41:00.000-07:00

Next week Miss Fashionista will providing videos so stay tuned!

Shoe Fetish

2010-04-05T17:17:00.000-07:00

Shoes oh how I love thee! They make a outfit perfect! I know for me sometimes it is hard to find a good pair of shoe. Well I went on a mission to find different online sites that has different shoes, for a good price, and that is keeping up with the trends. Here is a list of places you can go to buy shoes online!

My shoe list

Forever21.com
Bakersshoes.com
Endless.com
Shoes.cm
Dsw.com
Aldo.com
Makemechic.com
Myspringshoes.com
Macys.com
Payless.com
Topshop.com
Overstock.com
Dillards.com
Bannarepublic.com

"You have to get out there and look! It is out there!"
-Annette Daniels
(One of my loyal followers)

Graceful Sunday

2010-04-04T09:16:00.000-07:00

Graceful Sunday! Happy Easter everyone. Last week while surfing the web I found this cute dress that was just perfect for today's Graceful Sunday Fashion recommendation. I found this dress at Topshop.com. The color is fresh and dainty. The dress itself flows and the color rejuvenates you. The great shoe to match with this is a nice wedge, high heel sandal, and you can even get away with a flat shoe. I personally choose a wedge because the wedge provides proportion for the outfit. I also love the shoe. I found this wedge sandal at Topshop.com. This is a perfect spring outfit.

Stunning Saturday With A Personal Touch

2010-04-03T07:14:00.000-07:00

It is stunning Saturday. Today I have a brunch with the family. It is Easter weekend and my family decided to get together today and have a brunch. My enthusiasm for today's Stunning Sunday is my own closet. Last week I caught a the Ross Dress For Less summer dress sale. Ladies there is nothing wrong with catching a sale and remember the label is not everything. I found me a stunning maxi dress. The color reminds me of a purple wine. I choose this dress because it a dress that is versatile, I can feel comfortable, the stitching was done well, and the price was right in my budget.

Colors:
Purple wine (or any shade of purple that brings out your skin color)

Suggestion
Maxi Dress
Sandals

Accessories:
Gold/Silver jewelery (which ever one works with bringing out your skin tone)

A piece of 1980's Fashion

2010-04-02T17:31:00.000-07:00

1980's fashion is a distinctive and captivating piece of fashion history. The colors were so bright and vibrant. The accessories were full of gold earrings, clutch bags with different colors and prints, and matching shoes. Hats made a huge comeback and everyone seemed to be in their pantie hose. Though I love bright colors I think my favorite part of the 1980's were those huge shoulder pads! Well as history shows that women did not have a equal opportunity in the work place. These shoulder pads brought an identity or status for women in the workplace. These shoulder pads were made so that women in the 1980's can be acknowledged at their office. The shoulder pads in the coats transformed to dinner parties and night outings. Women use to dress it up with gold jewelry. The shoulder pants represented more than just the trend in the 1980's. It represented a new movement for women and equality. Freedom!

The 1980's have mad a comeback in todays fashion trend just look at the examples below

Fragrance Spotlight

2010-04-02T08:40:00.000-07:00

Carolina Herrera! Breath taking and a timeless desiner and visonary. She has already lacnched her new fragrance CH (Carolina Herrera) If you go to her website you can get a free sample http://www.carolinaherrera.com/ (Hurry while supplies last). I just received my sample and I am quite pleased with the sent. It is not over bearing. It is a fragrance I would wear for night outings. I think you should give it a try!

leotards/Bodysuits

2010-04-02T08:29:00.000-07:00

I love bodysuits/leotards!!!!!! I remember having one as a kid and it was a turtle neck style. Very sleek and classy. This is a Fierce yet classic look. I found so many on Victoriassecret.com I also found some on Macys.com, and other various websites. They are very comfy and and brings effortless confidence. I think they look real good with a suit, or even a skirt. The one I plan to order is in the picture. What do you think. I suggest that all of us ladies get one. Even in the fall the bodysuit will work. You can get one in the turtle neck style, you can get one in this style that is posted, and you can still go lace but maybe with long sleeves.! This works for everyone! Be Fierce and bring life to your wardrobe!!!

Fierce Friday

2010-04-02T07:13:00.001-07:00

Come on ladies lace is in and that is exaclty what I am inspired by today. Do you remember the 1980's sex symbol Vanity 6? I do and well their style is back and revamped. I think lace brings a fierce sexiness that is necessary for a Friday. Ladies don't be shy its all about proportion and good taste. I think if done correctly any size can pull this look off.

Colors:
Black, creme, white, deep blue

Suggestions

Black lace leotard

Black slacks

White jacket

Black pumps

Accessories:

Silver jewelry

Clutch purse (Black or White)

Don't forget your shades

**Ladies Black bra's underneath the lace**

This is a fierce and sexy look that you can take to the office and go straight to dinner with your friends. This look is classy and lace is definitely a spring trend. Don't be afraid this is an instant confident booster!

Cotton Sateen Strong Shoulder Jacket Express.com
Racer Back Lace Leotard Wetseal.com

Classy Thursday!

2010-04-01T07:43:00.000-07:00

Classy Thursday! Why not wear something that is classic? Something hat you know that will look good in and it comfortable. No need to go to the stores because you already have it in your closet. This outfit is timeless and is always in. You can add different accessories to give it a different look. Show your class today!!!

Color:
Your choice! I choose white and yellow
Suggestion:

Crop Pants (I have white ones in my closet)

With a sleeveless racer back top or any sleeveless top that leaves you feeling flawless and confident

(I have a yellow one in my closet)

With a mid heel sandal (I have white ones to go with this out fit)

If you have a blazer to match that will top off the outfit

Accessories

Try a little bit of color. I will be wearing this yellow and green bracelet that I got at the Santa Monica pier.

I will also wear my silver hoop earrings.

Target.com has a great example of this classy outfit that is set for spring!

Spring Color inspiration

2010-03-31T19:59:00.000-07:00

What colors have inspired me for the spring!
Green, purple, red, orange, yellow, whites, jet blacks, peony, brown. I love bright colors and Spring is the best time to bring them out. I love to contrast bright colors with either strong colors like jet black or soft colors such as peony. I am currently living in San Bernardino CA. The hills have just turned Green, the trees are green with little pink flowers on them, the mountains still have a little bit of snow. San Bernardino is considered the desert so you also see earth textures. The brown that is evident in the buildings and the dirt. Orange rust and orange peel is very evident in the San Bernardino scene. Latly in the early evening when the sun is starting to go down I see shades of blue, purple, and red. These colors mix together so well. This combination brings a stunning sensation to the city of San Bernardino. When the sun goes down I see the jet black sky that the stars light up. This encourages a black and white contrast for the spring. All these colors can be applies to your wardrobe for spring. Mix and match brights and dark's, soft, and brights, etc. These colors will inspire a new sensation leaving you feeling rejuvenated and confident.

Miss Fashinista
Be Confident

Miss Fashionista Evolution

2010-03-31T19:30:00.001-07:00

Fashion to me is not all about having the high end brands and being trapped in labels. Fashion is freedom of speech. Fashion can be exactly how I am feeling that day, fashion can give you a hint of my personality and who I am. Fashion is a evolution how I have evolved as a person. Labels and money can't match that. Fashion is art! Fashion is a avenue of expression. Hand me downs is one of my favs. I can transform it into something new. It reminds me of that quote "one mans trash. is another mans treasure." Look around you there is so much inspiration to form art with your threads. Threads also do not make another person inferior or undeserving respect because once again labels are nothing in my definition of fashion. I love the trends and then spin them into my own style. Sometimes the trends work for inspiration but keeping up with the jones never worked for me. I have always been my own eclectic & unique individual. Individuality is key to my definition of fashion otherwise I would be going down a path of heartbreak. Trying to fit into shoes that do not belong to, will always leave you feeling unworthy, not good enough, and low self esteem. That is why you must create your own shoe. Be custom made! Create your own path! Create your own style! Half of us our unhappy with ourselves because we are to busy trying to fit in! Think outside of the box! Be You!

Fanya Daniels
Miss Fashionista
I can help your style but it is ultimately up to you! Miss Fashionista is here to help your style evolve!

Shoe Dazzle-Harmony wedge

2010-03-31T11:01:00.000-07:00

I got my shoes from Shoedazzel.com I must say they are hot! hot! hot! Pics below!!

The Harmony wedge is exciting because you can dress them up and you can even wear them for casual events. Dresses and the Harmony wedge is a charming combination that will make people look twice. This shoe brings an easy and fierce style that I personally can't wait to show off.

Levis in London

2010-03-31T08:17:00.001-07:00

Levis just opened a new store in London that will knock your jeans off!
It is called Levis Flagship store. They have been showcasing all of the jeans you could think of. Levis which is a a brand that we have all grown up with is doing it big with this London Store.

The Levi’s® London Flagship Store is the manifestation of craftsmanship and reflects the heart and soul of the brand at every turn.
-leviscraftwork.com
The architecture is amazing and the store takes you on a journey and shows how Levis has evolved over time.
They had a launch party where NERD performed and rocked the house.

From The Fashionista

Check out
Leviscraftwork.com
for pictures and photos

Charming Wednesday

2010-03-31T07:25:00.000-07:00

Charming Wednesday! Today I was inspired by those who go out on a limb, the sweet talkers, the one who has passion, and can make anything happen, these are some of the characteristics that the charmer possess. So dig in to your in charm and do something different that will make things go your way and stand out.
Color:
Blues, Blacks, Pink, Whites, Grey

Outfit

Black and white with a slash of pink blouse

Black shorts

A flat black shoe

Accessories

Grey Purse (Over the body purse)

Gold jewelry

Fashion Tip of the Day

2010-03-29T22:14:00.001-07:00

Check out OPI.com and their collections. You can play with the nail polish colors virtually and figure out what colors fits you best.

Dazzling Tuesday

2010-03-29T20:41:00.000-07:00

I have been inspired by comfort for dazzling Tuesday! Who says you can't be dazzling and still comfortable? Today will accomplish both these goals! Colors:

Camel

contrast with string Jet black

Dazzling Suggestion:

A camel color loose blouse. Check out BCBG.com for this blouse
Black Skinny Jeans. Check out Truereligion.com
4 1/2 inch Brown Stilettos (For comfort). Black will also work for this outfit but the mixture of browns make the outfit pop. Check out heels.com

Accessorize with gold jewelry, and don't forget your shades

BCBG.com Heels.com Truereligion.com great places to achieve the dazzling look

History of High Heels

2010-03-29T20:26:00.000-07:00

History of High Heels

The origin of the high heel goes back many centuries in history. The first precursors of stiletto heels were discovered in a tomb of Tebas in Old Egypt, and date from 1000 BC. These heels possibly provided a high social status to those who wore them

1430
Chopines were prohibited in Venice, but nothing could stop the trend. The invention of the high heel is attributed to Catherine of Medici in Paris, in the 16th century, who used them due to her short stature, and soon introduced them into fashion amongst the European aristocracy.

1533
The formal invention of high heels as fashion is typically attributed to the rather short-statured Italian bride Catherine d'Medici, married at 14 to the Duke of Orleans, wears shoes with two-inch heels to exaggerate her height. The high heel may have been invented by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519).

1553-1558
Mary Tudor ("Bloody Mary"), another vertically challenged monarch, wears heels as high as possible.

1580
Fashionable heels were popular for both sexes, and a person who had authority or wealth was often referred to as “well-heeled.”

17th century
The English Parliament punished as witches all women who used high heels to seduce men into marrying them. In his biography, the famous Giovanni Casanova declared his love for high heels, which raised women's hoop skirts, thus showing their legs.

18th century
In the early 1700s, France's King Louis XIV (The Sun King) would often wear intricate heels decorated with miniature battle scenes. Called “Louis heels,” they were often as tall as five inches. The king decreed that only nobility could wear heels that were colored red (les talons rogue) and that no one's heels could be higher than his own. During the course of the century, a cultural kind of foot fetishism manifested itself in various media. For example, under the influence of rococo, a court-based decorative and ornamental style, heels became higher and more slender, a move that complemented the highly feminine court style. In addition, novelist Restif de Bretonne threw erotic emphasis on the finely arched foot and the delicately curved high heel (Kunzle 2004). Consequently, many women taped their feet to reduce their apparent size. Like the corset, high heels sculpted the body to make it appear more aristocratic, pure, refined, and desirable. The desirable and sexual nature of the high heel was also noted by the Puritans in the New World. The Massachusetts Colony even passed a law banning women from wearing high heels to ensnare a man or they would be tried as a witch (Murstein 1974). It wouldn’t be until the mid 1800s when American would catch up to Europe shoe fashion.

1745
Madame de Pompadour, tiny-footed favorite of Louis XV, popularizes high, narrow "Pompadour" heels. Ladies tape their feet to reduce their apparent size and faint at court.

1791
The “Louis” high heels disappeared with the revolution, and Napoleon banished high heels in an attempt to show equality.

1793
Despite the Napoleonic Code against high heels, Marie Antoinette went to the scaffold to be executed wearing two-inch heels. The heel lowered greatly in the 1790s until it was reduced to the merest wedge or replaced by a spring heel, which was a single layer of leather inserted just above the sole at the back of the shoe. These flimsy shoes were often worn with ribbons to cross and tie around the ankle, reminiscent of the classical Roman sandal. The demise of the heel made it easier for shoes to be made for left and right feet, making them more comfortable.

The late 18th century
Trend toward lower heels had much to do with the French Revolution. During the revolution, high heels became acquainted with the opulence. As a result, most people wished to avoid any semblance of wealth, which was singularly remarkable in the elimination of heels from the common market for both men and women. In the wake of the French Revolution heels become lower than at any time in the 18th century.
In the 1900's, maybe because women's legs were never shown and feet were only partly seen when sitting down, stockings and shoes were not given much attention. The well-off wore silk stockings in dark colours and handmade shoes and boots with fairly pointed toes and only moderately high heels, curved and known as Louis' heels. Silk or fine kid was used for the more dressy styles and sometimes had small buckles or silk bows decorating the front. Shoes were neat and elegant and complemented the outfit in matching or quietly toning colours. Everyday shoes were quite practical. Many were laced up styles with almond shaped toes and Cuban or Louis heels.

19th century
High heels were introduced into the USA, imported from brothels in Paris because of the success they had had amongst the clientele who preferred to hire the services of prostitutes who wore these heels.

1860s
Heels as fashion became popular again, and the invention of the sewing machine allowed greater variety in high heels. In Victorian art and literature, cartoons and allusions to tiny feet and the affliction of large feet (typical of the elderly spinster) were ubiquitous. Victorians thought that the high heel emphasized the instep arch, which was seen as symbolic of a curve of a woman. The high instep was also seen as preeminently aristocratic and European, while the “lowest type of foot,” that of the African American, had little or no instep. When high heels made their comeback, some wearers were comfortable in five- or even six-inch heels. As with corsets, high heels were claimed to be not only harmless, but beneficial to the health because, as advertisers stated, high heels helped alleviate backaches and stooping and made walking less tiring. But critics cited that high heels created a more sexually aggressive gait and compared the high heel to a “poisoned hook” to catch an unwary male. Some even associated the high heel with the cloven hoof of a devil or a witch. Cautionary tales from this time, such as many versions of Cinderella, concerned themselves with foot fetishism and warnings against fashionable foot compression (Kunzle 2004). Even with this criticism, America opened its first heel factory in 1888. However, America and other European countries still largely imitated French shoe fashion.

1904
The ladies' "pump" or court shoe, a British invention, reaches America. Shoe stores begin to stock shoes with a range of widths around now.

1920s
Shoes with a single or T-strap fastening across the foot were also very popular, and these are considered characteristic of the 1920s. Long boots like a slightly squahsed down riding boot, called "Russian' boots were a fashion craze in the mid-twenties but only for a few years and were never as widely or continuously worn as the boots of the sixties and seventies. Informal shoes had round toes and lower heels which were either cuban shaped or flat and square. Top stitching was used on toe and heel caps. Most shoes fastened with laces or straps, some which were open over the arch of the foot and laced across before being tied, were called "gillie' shoes, based on traditional Scottish styles.
The idea prevailed in Old Greece, where Esquilo, the first great Greek theatrical author mounted his actors on platform shoes of differing heights to indicate each character's social status. The same idea existed in the East. The Japanese emperor Hirohito was crowned in 1926 on platform shoes with a height of 30 cm.
High heels are associated with sex. Japanese courtiers had clogs of 15 to 30 cm, Chinese concubines and Turkish odalisques had high sandals possibly to prevent them from escaping from the harem, and prostitutes of Old Rome were identified by their high heels.
The modern European fashion of the high heel comes from the Italian "chapiney" or "chopine" style: mounted shoes on a 15 to 42 cm high cylinder. Some reached 75 cm and the ladies who wore them had to lean on sticks so that they could walk

1930s
While high heels enjoyed widespread popularity in the late nineteenth century, early twentieth-century women demanded more comfortable, flat-soled shoes-- that is until the roaring twenties when higher hemlines encouraged visible, elaborate, high, slender Louis heels. The Depression during the 1930s influenced Western shoe fashion as heels became lower and wider. Hollywood, however, gave the new heel an elegant look and stars’ shoes like Ginger Roger’s white and glittery heels began to challenge the influence of French shoe fashion in the West (Turim).

1940s
Luxury items were in short supply due to WWII and high heels tended to stay moderately high and thick. With the effects of WW II in the 1940s, leather shoes were difficult to come by, and shoes had to be made with heavy wooden soles and wedge heels. Resourceful women refused to accept the ugly appearance of these shoes and made a feature of them, painting them in bright colours like Dutch clogs, sometimes in contrasting layers of stripes or decorating the sides of the soles and heels with studs or small shells.
In 1947, the New Look brought smoky biege colour stockings and plain high-heeled court shoes, or shoes finely strapped round the ankles. Shoes were more delicate. Plain high heeled court shoes in black leather or suede became the predominant shoe style. The shape was unexaggerated, heels were not noticeably thin or thick, toes were generally rounded. The classic cut-out curve at the front of the court shoe was now cut in a V-shape. Open toed, sling back shoes with high heels, platform soles and ankle straps were still popular, especially with cocktail and short evening dresses. Sports and casual shoes were also less clumsy looking. Wedge heels were still worn but they were shallower wedged, often joined to flat rather than platform soles.

1950s
Classic court shoes were the predominant styles of the 1950s, and with strappy sandals and flat ballet pumps were the main base styles.
The revival of Western high fashion in the post-war 1950s was led by French designer Christian Dior and his collaboration with shoe designer Roger Vivier. Together they developed a low-cut vamp (the portion of the shoe that covers the toe and instep) Louis shoe with a narrow heel called a stiletto, which is the Italian word for a small dagger with a slender, tapering blade (West 1993). First mentioned in London's Daily Telegram on September 10, 1953, the exaggeratedly slender heel and narrowing of the toe equated sheer height with chic and strongly suggested phallic-erectile symbolism and sexual maturation. Stilettos were often banned from public buildings because they caused physical damage to the floors (West 1993).
In 1955, tall "stiletto" heels for women's shoes, invented in Italy, become a fashion rage. Very pointed toes come into vogue for both sexes.

1960s
Boot wearing become an established part of fashion for the next twenty years. Widish, squashy, knee-length boots with varying heel heights and pointed or squared off toes were known as 'kinky boots'.
Shoes became chunkier with thicker, lower heels and rounded or squared toes. Small platform soles were beginning to appear on some styles. Buckle shoes in patent became very fashionable and some styles were made with silver or gold coloured heels to match the buckles.
With the creation of the miniskirt in the early 1960s, stilettos were attached to boots that enhanced the look of bare legs. As the feminist movement gained momentum, however, stilettos went out of favor with the cry: “Liberate the captive foot of womanhood!” For many feminists, high heels indicated subservience and sexual stereotyping by men. High heels were titillating “man-made” objects, literally involved in crippling women, or at least slowing them down when the need to run away from male violence and oppressors arose. Heels were seen as a comparable successor to foot binding and the tight-laced corset as perverse regulatory objects for molding the feminine. Consequently, heels dropped and thickened, and soon low-heeled shoes with square toes replaced the stiletto (Gamman 1993). Late 1960s disillusionment with contemporary life and anxiety about the future led young people throughout much of the West to embrace the hippie culture that revived the platform shoe.

1970s
Platform shoes became immensely popular in the 1970s, and perhaps no instance epitomizes the era like John Travolta’s Cuban-heeled platforms in the opening sequence of Saturday Night Fever in 1977. The 1970s in general were a tumultuous time of experimentation of drugs, sex and, of course, fashion. Cynicism abounded as various cultures and subcultures vied for public attention. Men as well as women would dress to shock, often wearing platform shoes reminiscent of the ancient kothorni and chopine with psychedelic swirls and colors.

1980s & 1990s
In the post-modern context of the 1980s, the feminist rejection of fashion started to lose much of its grassroots support. The idea that fashion, specifically sexy high heels, were not simply oppressive but offered pleasure to women became more widely accepted (Gamman 1993). Critics, particularly feminists in the 1980s, argued that fashion can be an experiment with appearances, an experiment that challenges cultural meaning. This change of heart about high heelsperhaps was provoked by counter-cultural street fashion of the early 1980s as well as by feminist debates about pleasure and female desire, which indirectly changed the way fashion was understood. Western women now claimed they were wearing high heels for themselves and that heels gave them not only height but also power and authority.
While lower heels were preferred during the late 60’s and 70’s, higher heels returned in the 1980s and early 1990s. Specifically, Manolo Blahnik’s high-heeled shoes were seen everywhere on the catwalks as new designers started to rethink high heels. As opulent television shows such as Dallas and Dynasty suggested, excess was the hallmark of the 1980s. While flat shoes were likely worn in the corporate culture, more sophisticated designer high heels were still sign of Yuppie success. While designers who helped create the very tall heels of the 1990s, such as Jimmy Choo and Emma Hope, rode into that decade on this profitable trend, by the late 1990s heels started to decline once again as the hippie revival emphasized comfort over fashion (West 1993).

2000s
In the 2000s for a woman to have well-shaped legs became more of an asset than ever before. Stockings and shoes were now very important, hemlines had risen. Black stockings which had been generally worn were replaced by flesh coloured ones in silk or cotton lisle. Silk stockings were expensive but considered worthwhile for town and evening wear. For the country and sportswear, ribbed and patterned woollen and cotton stockings were usually worn. Diamond patterns were very fashionable. In the summer, light coloured cotton ankle socks were popular.
Women in the 21st century have more shoe choices than ever before. From athletic wear to the 2006 “heelless” high heel from Manolo Blahnik, women can choose to wear what they want, even hybrid shoes such as “heeled” tennis shoes and flip flops. What is certain is that heels have not disappeared. Noted for its unique classes, Crunch, a nationwide gym, even offers a 45-minute “Stiletto Strength” classes that strengthen women’s legs and calves. Perhaps influenced in part by successful TV and film hits as Sex in the City and The Devil Wears Prada, some women are even going under the knife to shorten their toes or inject padding into the balls of their feet to allow their feet to fit more comfortably into a pair of stilettos (Sherr). While these may be oddities of fashion, they gesture toward an exciting array of fashion choices women have today.

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Quick Tip

2010-03-28T22:17:00.000-07:00

Stilettos go great with skinny jeans. Try when going out for a cocktail tonight.

Marvelous Monday

2010-03-28T21:48:00.000-07:00

Starting the week all over! Perk up and remind yourself how marvelous you are by using some of my great suggestions that will have a sensational Monday.

Color:
True Blue

Outfit for the day:

A Color block-belted dress

Try a a white and blue combination or even a black and blue combination

Pumps

I suggest a sued blue pump or a a black pump

Accessories:

Silver bangles

Stud earrings

Example how Marvelous you should look:

This picture is from express.
You can find this outfit from express.com

A Diva must have these in her closet

2010-03-28T20:34:00.000-07:00

Stylish shoes makes an outfit...we all know that! There is shoes that a woman MUST have in her closet-No Excuses!

A Black Pump

The black pump is a shoe that I personally call a well rounded shoe.
You can wear them into the office and you can go out for drinks with the girls in these pumps. They are a must!

A sneaker

A sneaker is for the gym and workout sessions. Since we are all staying healthy and getting some exercise (If you are not you need to make a change) we need these for support while exercising.

A Tennis Shoe

A Tennis shoe is necessary for comfort and yet stylish they can be really cute with jean shorts.

A Tall Boot

The purpuse is to protect your feet and be sexy at the same time. A tall boot can be really cute with jeans and a nice blouse or even a skirt and blouse.

A Flat

A flat shoe is another shoe that provides comfort. This shoe is also chic and you can dress it up or dress it down. Wear them with jeans or wear them with a nice skirt.

A stiletto (The Shock factor shoe)

This shoe is for stepping out and turning heads!
All these shoes are a must so that you do not have to worry about having shoes for different events.

"Every girl needs to have the right pair of shoe to be prepared for life!"
-Miss Fashionista

What Colors Work For You?

2010-03-13T22:09:00.000-08:00

The easiest way to figure out what color is best for you is the Silver or Gold test!

A mirror (not those compact ones)
Two jewelry pieces -- the one in silver and the other one in gold
Natural lighting

Simply hold a necklace (or whatever piece of jewelry you have) and place it against your face.
Neutral lighting is very important to really get the results
Then you must observe. Ask yourself these questions while observing the jewelry against your face:
Do you look healthier?
Or does the metal make you look bland?
Does the metal create or accentuate dark eye circles?
Does it make your teeth look yellowish?
Notice the difference each metal make to your face?

If it is Gold then you have warm colors

Below are significant colors that should be in your closet:

Muted and warm colors such as camel, beige, bronze, mocha's and charcoal gray
Exotic mango orange, softer tones of peach and gold are
Earthy greens like lime, grass, celery, olive, moss and jade

If it is Silver than you have cooler colors

Pure, crispy white looks magnificent on your cool-toned skin.
You look gorgeous with blue-toned reds like true red.
Almost every hue of the ocean goes perfectly with your complexion (except for warmer shades like bright navy blue, anything warm).
Light as we as charcoal gray looks terrific on your skin.

If it is both Gold and Silver than you can wear any color you want!

I did it myself!

Miss Fashionista fits in the warm color pallet! Gold looks best on me!

Fashion Vs Style-Promoting Personal Style

2010-03-13T21:50:00.000-08:00

Fashion is about the garment one in wearing.

According to the dictionary:

"Something, such as a garment, that is in the current mode: a swimsuit that is the latest fashion."

Style is something that one owns. You are reuniting fashion with who you are. For example your height, wight, personality skin complexion, eye color, etc.

When fashion and style comes together you are making exquisite art.

Never give up your personal style for fashion. Just because something is the trend doesn't mean that is the trend for you!
Your attire and suppose to speak volumes about you not what others have on.
Have your own style!!

Top Trends for the season

2010-03-13T08:32:00.000-08:00

What you must have in the closet this Spring:

What the Designers say:

Adam Lippes Draped shorts in our hand-drawn Primrose print with a Bright Yellow ground
Baby Phat by Kimora Lee Simmons Our blazer or denim vest paired with shorts – any spring look can be accentuated with the addition of multi-strand necklaces and platform sandals; shoes and accessories, as always, will play a crucial role in dramatizing any look
Badgley Mischka Little Red cocktail dress
Dennis Basso A little fur bolero with inserts of lace or hand-embroidery
Maria Pinto The maxima dress because it is all about movement and sensuality – it bands together silk suspended from tulle spiraling around the body; the architectural aspect of the straps allows the shape to suspend from the shoulder and dance around the body; the color is Cobalt, vibrant yet mysterious
Peter Som A Pale Blue jacquard sheath that can take you from day to evening
Ports 1961 by Tia Cibani The transparent organza blazer in airy Oasis
Reem Acra Accessories, necklaces and belts in any color that pops!
Tibi by Amy Smilovic Lavender shorts with cascading ruffles – the tranquil color paired with the feminine design makes for an elegant take on the everyday shorts design
Tommy Hilfiger A soft-washed cotton jacket in cool beach tones: Sea Blue, Pink and Peach
Tracy Reese A classic, yet modern statement coat in Passionfruit

Essential Look for Spring 2010

Hot Pants & Boy Shorts
The hemlines have crawled up to shorter than short. Hot pants, boy shorts, and tap pants are all variations on this shorter-than-short style. We will be seeing more than just legs this season.

Boyfriend Blazers
Is great for relaxed and cool! With the mild whether spring will bring this is the perfect jacket to feel relaxed in.

Ripped and Patch Jeans
Ripped jeans are back and they are comfortable and cute. You can sass around and even dress them up with a pair of heels. The patch jeans are also a crave this seanson although they are not for everyone, they look best with a skinny jean fit

See through fabrics
Everyone will be showing off some skin this spring/summer. See through fabrics is sexy feminine and soft.

Jumpsuits
Remember these? Yes they are back for the spring 2010. It is loose flowing and versatile. Perfect for spring.

Graceful Sunday

2010-03-13T08:00:00.000-08:00

Sunday is a graceful and it is a time for winding down. That means we are looking for something a little more comfortable to get around in. If we are doing errands or relaxing at a bistro for lunch. Just because you are in jeans and tshirt doesn't mean your actions cannot be graceful

Color
Any color that makes you feel comfortable

Suggestion
A pair of jeans
t-shirt that express you
and a sandal
Rock your shades today

Stunning Saturday

2010-03-13T07:14:00.000-08:00

Stunt! Let your hair down and walk with confidence! It is Saturday you should be doing what you want to do.

Colors:

Ivory
Caramel
Gold

Suggestions

A Ivory lace blouse

Skinny Jeans

A brown stiletto

Gold earrings that dangle

A gold cuff

Don't forget to walk with confidence if you do not feel good it will not look good!

Time less Carolina Herrera

2010-03-12T21:27:00.000-08:00

Carolina Herrera a Venezuelan designer started her first collection in 1981, which put her on the map and she was able to expand to bridal designs in 1987. Her CH Carolina Herrera line became into existence in 2002. She has stars like Oprah Winfrey that has worn her her elegant dresses. Her label is known for the timeless, elegant, and sophisticated designs. Herrera sense of style is spectacular. Tweedy skirt-suits, crisp white blouses, fitted jackets, prim cocktail frocks, and embellished evening gowns keep the timeless label—and designer—at the top! Herrera design is like paradise to the fashionista's of the world.

Herrera was on the View for Fashion Friday and she made a geat point and gave great advice for up and coming desingers:

"Fashion is to please your eye"
I found that to be very significant because this is exactly what she does for fashion. She gives the fashion world prducts that are appeasing to the eye and she makes sure that those who are wearing her collections look just as good in her desings. Ellgance and grace is what Carolina Herrera is and that what comes out in her collections.
She did very well for the New York Fashion Week. Her spring collection will do well full of lady like and dainty garments.

Fierce Friday

2010-03-12T19:58:00.000-08:00

It is Friday Night! Whether you are going to have drinks with the girls or going on night of the town! You need to look your best feel your best and be fierce.

Colors

Red, Black, and a deep purple

Sugestion

Sweetheart dress

Mini skirt

Strapless Mini dress

Stalleto (Red)

Silver accessories

Another BCBG Picture. check them out at BCBG.com

Sophisticated Thursdays

2010-03-11T00:09:00.000-08:00

Your smart and so sophisticated! Strut yourself and turn heads. Nobody does it like you do! A sweater dress will be perfect for today only sophisticated women know how to pull this outfit off. This will show your curves and with the stilettos to make this outfit pop you will show those legs that will make you a showstopper.

Colors
Grey, Navy, Black, White, Cream

Suggestion:

Navy Sweater Dress

pearl earrings with pearl necklace
or silver studes and a charmed silver necklace

Black heels
Find a cherry nail polish to make it all pop

The example comes from /www.bcbg.com/ check their outfits out.

Charming Wednesday

2010-03-10T10:12:00.000-08:00

It is hump day but that doesn't mean you are in a funk. Walk with confidence and strut your strut wherever your day takes you. Remind Yourself your attractive, smart, and that you have a charming personality. These attributes mean you are a charming winner.

Color: Anything Bohemian (Tans, Browns, Floral prints ,Turquoise, yellow, coral)

The must wear of the day:

Try a strapless dress with a little bit of ruffles (A floral print would charm peoples socks off)
Brown Belt (This can add shape to the dress)
Tan heels
Chandler earrings (Turquoise, yellow, pink)
A beaded colors (multiple colors)

The picture gives a visual on how you can be charming today. You can find a dress such as this at express.com

Dazzling Tuesday

2010-03-09T09:40:00.000-08:00

Shine! Shine! Shine! Go out there dazzle the world with your grace and beauty. Dazzle them with your smile and leave them breathless. Dime the rest of the lights around you. Dazzle those around you and inspire them to upgrade their own fashion sense. Today is your day so leave them breathless.

The Dazzling colors of the day:

Yellow, Orange and coral

Miss Fashionista's Suggestion:

A Maxi dress (yellow, orange, or coral, or a mixture of these dazzling colors)
A Wedge sandal
Try some bangles with this dress (Not to many 3 or 4 will do)
Dangling dazzling earrings will help make this outfit pop.

Marvelous Monday

2010-03-08T13:40:00.000-08:00

Cheer up it is Monday! So this means it is time to reveal to the world that you are extraordinary. You deserve a round of applause! So strut your stuff at the office, school, or where ever you are headed on this marvelous Monday.

The Color of the Day:

Shades of Purple

The Marvelous outfit of the day:
(A suggestion but do not limit yourself to this suggestion)

Black Pencil Skirt

Purple button down blouse

Black pump

Pearl earrings and necklace

OPI Hong Kong Collection, lucky Lavender

Fashionista Week

2010-03-08T10:28:00.001-08:00

Fashionista Week!

Marvelous Mondays

Dazzling Tuesdays

Charming Wednesdays

Sophisticated Thursdays

Fierce Fridays

Stunning Saturdays

Graceful Sundays

Everyday of the week I will have a suggestion for your daring outfit and give you a message of uplift so that you can go out into the world fierce and ready to take on anything that comes your way!

Oscars and the Red carpet

2010-03-07T20:45:00.000-08:00

Oscars were tonight and the red carpet was fierce. I personally am not one to sit and watch the Oscars but I know many others do so I figured I give you a taste of what the red carpet looked like. It was a splendid night of beautiful gowns and and of course Hollywood actors and actresses made the night accepting their award. So I hope you all enjoyed I posted some of the red carpet fashion for you all to look at.

Also check out: Oscars.com

Oscar.com - The Past Five Years - 81st Red Carpet - Amy Adams

2010-03-07T20:43:00.001-08:00

Oscar.com - The Past Five Years - 81st Red Carpet - Amy Adams

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Oscar.com - Women's Fashion - Amy Adams

2010-03-07T20:41:00.001-08:00

Oscar.com - Women's Fashion - Amy Adams

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Oscar.com - Men's Fashion - Casey Affleck

2010-03-07T20:40:00.001-08:00

Oscar.com - Men's Fashion - Casey Affleck

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Innovative Diva Tracy Reese

2010-03-07T09:30:00.000-08:00

Tracy Reese! A fabulous designer who is making her way through the fashion world. I found out about her back in 2007 and I was amazed at her work and her idea of what fashion is. She makes clothes for the woman who is sophisticated yet sassy and fun. Tracey Reese has fresh and innovative ideas when it comes to fashion. Her collections have been doing very well she even has gotten a chance to make a dress for the First Lady Michelle Obama. Tracy Reese has three lines: Tracy Reese, Frock, and Plenty. With all of this she still feels she has work to do.
Tracy Reese Inspiration, Colors, and her signature colors:

INSPIRATION
Pierre Bonnard’s unique approach to solid color by
building and layering multiple colors
COLORS
A combination of Blueberry, Peri and Ocean Wave
with a rainbow of Rich Berry, Bluebell, Crocus, Pale
Winsome, Passion fruit and Goldenrod
SIGNATURE COLOR
Varying shades of Blue play a part in each delivery.
It’s a great wear-now color that transitions effortlessly
from season to season.

Information recieved from:
Fusion Coral PANTONE 16-1543
PANTONE fashion COLOR REPORT SPRING 2010 www.pantone.com

Also for a fresh new style check her website out tracyreese.com
And for more on the innovative designer check out her bio on her website.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y40Fzd9CQo8&feature=player_embedded

Let's Aqua

2010-03-05T00:34:00.000-08:00

Deeply aqua blue is going to be a great color for spring and summer 2010. Aqua is a refreshing color that will revitalize your spirits and that wardrobe that we all have been meaning to update. Peter Som, a designer well known and respected signature color is deeply aqua blue. You can check out his spring 2010 collection on his website www.petersom.com I think his collection brings a sassy and freshness to Spring 2010!

Designers Sent Fewer Models of Color Down the Runway

2010-03-01T12:01:00.000-08:00

Designers Sent Fewer Models of Color Down the Runway

Shoe Dazzle-March Edition

2010-03-01T10:10:00.000-08:00

It is the 1st of the month. My showroom is open for my Shoedazzle membership. I am ecstatic. I love being a part of this shoe society. I have a choice of four pair of shoes this month and I like them all but I am really torn between the Corva and the Gillian. Wedges are perfect for spring and they are also comfy. I love the ethnic pattern that the Corva has but I also like the spring green on the Gillian. I love them both and I think they are perfect for the new season. What do you think?

LA Fashion Week

2010-03-01T09:47:00.000-08:00

Los Angeles Fashion week, is March 17-24, the calendar is being prepared for different events. This year emerging fashion talent will have the chance to see their creation on the runway. This year the venue will be private. Another great event that will be overlapping with LA Fashion Week is the Market Week which is March 19-23. This year the Market week is only for retail store buyers and press. Unfortunately there will be no shopping :(
I will be looking out for the pictures and videos to give you a taste of what LA Fashion Week and the Market Week is all about.

Photo From: http://fashionweekla.com/2010/02/taking-shape-fashion-week-la-march-17-24-2010/

OPI Goes to Hong Kong

2010-02-24T17:50:00.000-08:00

I was surfing the net and stumbled across OPI new nail polish collection called the Hong Kong collection! Excited this is going to be the best way to bring the spring 2010! They have the bright oranges and the popping reds and of course purples and and pearls. This spring I will be trying, A Good Man-darin is hard to find, pearl of wisdom, and Jade is the new Black. OPI is bringing the heat with this collection.

Okay so who is Arise Magazine?

2010-02-24T11:01:00.000-08:00

So I was so happy about the collection and then I realized I have never heard of this magazine. Well I looked it up and they are a magazine that is dedicated to art, fashion, polity, and culture in Africa! I said that is amazing. so they highlight the achievements that Africa brings to the table when it comes to those categories. This is something to look into I decided I am going to subscribe. I thought the cover of the issue was great. This magazine is fairly, new started in 2008 and it already seems they have a huge following. I also found them on Facebook and I am a new fan. When I get my first issue in the mail I will let you all know how it goes.

Arise Magazine African Collection

2010-02-24T10:43:00.001-08:00

I just love reading about fashion shows. They bring so much culture, fun, expression, and it seems as if there is a movement within the art that is being presented. Well as we all know Mercedes Benz just had their fashion show February 11-18. I was looking through some of the designers and what they brought to the runway and it was wonderful. Arise Magazine African Collection was beautiful. The shades of the earth brought to life. It seemed like the browns and peaches with the pastel blue mixed with a deep blue really created an amazing image. I immediately though of beauty. The models were great all shades of color which is always a plus in my book. This collection was hot!

Salute to my links

2010-02-24T09:30:00.000-08:00

I did it! I decided to join Shoe Dazzle! I got my first pair of shoes last week and they are hot. They are called "Link." There black suede hills with little gold links on the front and back. When I tried them on i instantly felt the power that I had. Kim Kardashian is doing here thing. Oh and I love the free shipping!