If you follow me on Twitter, you were bombarded last Friday with my Forever 21 Times Square opening day tweets and I tried the whole store one, ran into Hello Kitty by the rompers, got a top lifted from right under me by a tourist and dropped my jaw at the free manis!
I actually wear all forever 21 in this shot! Forgive me but at the selection at this location and the same prices, I may turn into a fast fashion whore!
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With fashion spanning back to way before you can imagine but just at the reach of your fingers, how could you not love vintage!?
If you think it doesn't work for you, no worries! I don't want you to miss out so, here are a couple tips:
1. Pack light and appropriately. Don't bring a big, hunky bag with you. Instead opt for an across the shoulder bag that allows you to sift through racks among racks effortlessly.
2. Pass up the costumey pieces. You'll never wear them!
3. Stick to colors and patterns that you like. If you find a cool shirt in that vintage burgundy-from- Three's-Company color, your look may come off too vintage for your virgin vintage taste.
4. Focus on what your style is and use vintage as the source for better constructed, one-of-a-kind version!
There you go! Now thrift and vintage shop away!
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Is this supposed to be the bathroom?! The home of artist, Madae Sera is truly a work of art of its own. Many of the pieces have been designed by her and are often sold to friends and visitors, so her home changes constantly. This Spanish, Morrocan, gypsy feeling is exactly what I want whispering throughout my own home...
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My girls and I made the most of the mostly subpar and/or inappropriate for kids performances at the Ft. Greene Festival by doing our own thing until Common came on. We all slowly met up one be one until we were a lovely gang of six. I snapped shots of friends and fly ones along the way...
//ZEWDI OF NYNE LYVES//
//SIBNAVUS//
//JEN, ENI', ME!, SHAENA, DANIELLE...STEPH CAME LATER...SANDRINE BEFORE//
Hey guys! So no matter where you are in NYC, you need to be in BK today! I'm going to do a quick cut and paste for what you can do after the BAM symposium that Steph posted about below...Now I have to get ready to head out, myself! See ya there!
Fort Greene Festival
Part of BAM About Brooklyn
Sat, Jun 26, 2010, 12noon—10pm
The Fort Greene Festival celebrates the cultures, cuisine, and artistic diversity of Brooklyn. Hosted by Malik Yoba and Rosie Perez, the festival features performances by hip-hop artist and actor Common.
Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn
Suggested donation: $5
www.fortgreenefest.com
Find Fort Greene Festival on Facebook and follow on Twitter: @fortgreenefest
Two things that I love to the max, Brooklyn and fashion, are being brought together for a very special day of events. A collabo between the Brooklyn Museum and online shop Etsy for the exhibition, American High Style: Fashioning a National Collection, Day of Fashion is a total MUST DO!
11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Interactive Artist Program
Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor
Community crocheting with Brooklyn-based artist Olek. Bring red, white, and blue clothing to contribute.
1 p.m. Gallery Tour: American High Style
Morris A. and Meyer Shapiro Wing, 4th Floor
Join Museum Guides for an engaging tour of American High Style.
2–3:30 p.m. Panel Discussion: “Brooklyn Aesthetics”
Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Auditorium, 3rd Floor
Moderated by cultural critic and fashion editor Michaela Angela Davis, this panel will explore how Brooklyn style relates to international trends, culture, and race. Participants include Camilla Gale and Rand Niederhoffer, co-owners of Fort Greene’s Thistle & Clover; Skye Parrott, creative director of Dossier Journal; and Quincy “Ouigi” Theodore, owner and creative director of the Brooklyn Circus.
3:30–4:30 p.m. Fashion Showcase
Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor
A showcase of works by designers from Etsy, the Brooklyn Circus, Butch Diva, Raiff Designs, and CollectHer and top students of Pratt Institute’s Fashion Design program. Fashions modeled by the I Heart Brooklyn Girls, with music by DJ Don Cuco and a photo booth by Annie Powers. Hosted by MC Eutopia.
MERCURA NYC from JASON LAST on Vimeo.
//INTEREST SHADES, INTEREST PANTS, STATEMENT JEWELRY, BOYFRIEND TEES, SHORTS, JEANS, AND TANKS, IT SHOES AND BAGS//
You pick, but view interest shades above.
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In a perfect world, I would be draped head to toe in Acne on the regs. Acne's Resort 2011 collection is the perfect mix of Downtown cool with the Uptown set's sleekness. This may be a resort line, but I've found my look for fall 2010, self-titled, "The Urban Vagabond." //
See the full Acne Resort 2011 collection here//
On Wednesday night, I ripped and ran the SoHO/L.E.S. streets and came across these two who I thought were familiar...
Hamid [below], I've never met. Moya [above] actually re-introduced herself to me. Turns out, I gave her my card on the street a couple months ago and now she's a regular! [O.M.O. Fam welcomes Moya with "yay's"]
But I haven't gotten to the gag yet, which is I saved both of their street style shots from Rack and Ruin and Street Peeper before I saw them that night! They were so familiar because they were on my desktop! Thanks for being fashionably stimulating and inspiring.
You can always depend on Suno for a collection full of prints done in consciously bold taste and the Resort 2011 collection is no different...well, just a tiny bit different.
Suno designer, Max Osterweis forgoes the Kenyan prints which the line became known. In place of the rare fabrics are custom prints in swirls, zebra and artsy florals. Max keeps us on our toes, don't you love that?!
//ENTIRE SUNO-RESORT 2011 COLLECTION//
Models, Aminata, Sedene, Shena and Reina let go and go crazy for the hue-focused editorial with Vogue Russia. I feel a little exaspperated just looking at the shots! Looks like they had tons of fun...
MODELS Reina Montero, Jeneil Williams, Sedene Blake, Shena Moulton and Aminata Niaria
PHOTOGRAPHER Terry Tsiolis
FASHION EDITOR Simon Robins
VOGUE RUSSIA July 2010
“‘If I were to ever, God forbid, get hurt onstage and my fans were screaming outside of the hospital, waiting for me to come out, I’d come out as Gaga,’ she says, adding that she models her celebrity on Michael Jackson.” source
Oh, Gaga! She would "come ot as Gaga?" You know what that means don't you? She would come out, gurney and all in Alexander McQueen Armadillo platforms and a full face. If you're gonna be Gaga you gotta go all the way!
I just met with a wonderful designer Krystalrae with whom I talked jewelry, fashion and the grind. She was amazing enough to gift me a pieces of my own choice from her handmade first collection. Stay tuned for the full post but check out the video for a preview!
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I want a sequin so glittery it reflects like the water...
//VOGUE PORTUGAL JULY 2010 MODEL VLADA ROSLYAKOVA STYLIST PAULO MERCELO PHOTOG MARCIN TYSZKA//
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Come close OMO Writers readers...I have a secret to tell you. ::eyes shifting:: I have a deep unrequited love for Hello Kitty.
I know what you're thinking, "Everyone loves a little HK", but mine is obsessive. Most of my socks and undies, not to mention all of my kitchen appliances bear her cute little face. I scour eBay and Sanrio constantly for new products, so you can imagine my excitement when these babies popped up in my inbox--Be still my beating heart!
Both celebrating 50th anniversaries, the good people at Dr. Marten and Sanrio have come together to create a limited edition line of classic DM boots and mary janes. I'm having a Blossom phase right now (y'know, the floral dress/combat boots/hat look) and these will be perfect! Keep your eyes and ears open for when they drop later this summer.
::squeals::
::squeals::
DEETS: "Young and the Banging" Tee from eponymous event, Vintage skirt, JC sandals, BCBG bag, Vintage scarf via my mom, street vendor Straw hat
Not exactly those conical Cambodian hats, but close enough. I bought this hat front a street vendor right on 14th and 6th. It's a great alternative to the typical straw hats and with the brim flipped the other way, the look takes on a Mexican flair!
Please excuse me while I diddy bop...
::Where Brooklyn at? Where Brooklyn at?::
Yesterday was the launch party for Soul of Brooklyn and BK showed up and showed out! Co-created by creative director of MoCADA Laurie Cumbo, Soul of Brooklyn seeks to highlight and promote Black businesses throughout the borough.
Hosted at MoCADA last night, there was a rocking DJ playing hits from Brooklyn's finest emcees and a dope performance by Blitz the Ambassador featuring his amazing band which kept the crowd hype. There were also a slew of vendors including our very own Samantha!!! Odd & Even made a killing last night. Girls were snatching up accessories like crazy!
Soul of Brooklyn will be hosting and promoting events throughout the year as well as offering discounts to awesome black-owned BK shops. Make sure you stay glued to soulofbrooklyn.com
-Stephanye
Don't miss the fun to be had and the opportunities to shop and mingle this weekend!
First up is Soul Of Brooklyn. In celebration of launch the epononymous website that focuses on Black and Caribbean influence in Brooklyn, it's businesses and culture, the MoCADA Museum is hosting a block party of music, food and vendors. I'll be selling Odd&Even pieces so come out and support!
//DEETS//
80 Hansen Place
7-11pm
Next up is a benefit sale and networking party by Sammy Davis Vintage and the Pink Brick House group. Mix and Mingle with well-rounded vintage conosouiers and fashionistas over guaranteed wine and cupcakes (the cupcakes are amazing!). Bring your funds for Sammy's amazing vintage selection. I've seen it myself...
//DEETS//
"Style + Purpose" RSVP here
156 2nd Ave, Apt 6B (entrance on 10th st)
Saturday 06.19.10
2-7pm
//View Sammy Davis Vintage online here//
Last but not least, here's a way to cap the weekend off or fill it in with amazingness! Not just Vintage welcomes you to their 50% off sale! 50% off of already reasonable prices spells a camp out in front of the shop!
//DEETS//
Not Just Vintage1260 Bedford Ave
Sat: 12pm-8pm
Sun: 1pm-6pm
//View Not Just Vintage online here//
At the Tanqueray event last night, "Te Amo" came on and me and my boy Corey got to talking about Riri's style. The haircut? We both hate but her style left room for discussion.
I opened Corey's eyes to the formula that is Rihanna's style and we came up with a challenge for Ms. "Rated R." Watch the vlog to hear more...Also check out "Te Amo" video below!
//UMMM...AND THE MAKING!//
So we've covered that I appreciated my readers/followers [are you follow??] in this //video.// Can you imagine how excited I am when a reader approaches me on the street?!
Annette spotted me at Benny's in Greenwich yesterday and I insisted we take a shot along with her girl, Karen. [waves]
We're all itching for the return of Sobe Summer Fridays. But the event planners that brought us a different themes party every Friday with a flowing open bar and free mani and pedis is back for the summer with their unofficial celebration of!
Dont miss it!
DEETS:
145 East 50th Street, Upstairs at the Kimberley Hotel
Today! 6.16.10
7-10pm
RSVP: T200@teamepiphany.com
As you grow up, your swinsuit game better mature...not necessarily to scantily clad bikinis, but to one that truly expresses your style and taste.
For me it's the We Are Handsome line. All bearing vintage scenes and screaming summertime even by just the image of lion's roaring face, they're everything I need. They even double as bodysuits! Other cut options are strapless zip fronts and bikinis, but the one piece with the very low cut back is classic '80s, '90s silhouette for the graphic retro graphics.
//See more of What I wore, browse the cuts and shop the line here//
In a recent interview, as in last night, I was asked if Black bloggers seem to be emerging more. And I do actually see an emergence, or at least I am discovering more quality blogs by our black sisters and brothers lately.
One that's recently impressed me is His Hers Chicago. It's a blogging team between photographer, Michael Britton and Creative Director, Lori Cotton who together produce more than What I Wore posts of your average personal style diary blog, they create storied editorials! I've included a few of my faves but you have to see their full stories!
//VISIT HIS HER CHICAGO HERE//
