Accessories go Tribal!!

As we all know iLoooooove statement pieces and the latest one for accessories is the tribal necklace. They're very similar to the bib like one Im wearing above (right side pic). The great thing about wearing them is you don't have to do much else w/ your ensemble. Keep silhouettes simple and hair pulled back. Let these statement pieces well...make a statement!

(Jessica Alba wearing Anndra Neeris Checkered Choker $575)

(Leighton Meester in a Chanel Necklace $4600)

(Olivia Palermo in Mawi's Sunray Tube Necklace $635)

Don't have the big bucks like these gorgeous women? That's ok. I don't either. Retailers such as Forever 21, Bebe and H&M usually have great pieces for a fraction of the price. The necklaces Im wearing in the two photos were #1: $15 from Forever21.com and #2: $10 from Charlotte Rousse. Charlotte Rousse always has a big accessory section.  Im sure these retailers will have tribal accessories this Spring as well. :-)

Ikram Goldman named SAIC "Legend of Fashion"

Most known as the wardrobe advisor for Michelle Obama, Ikram Goldman will be receiving the Legend of Fashion Award at  School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) on May 5th.  Each year at the school's student fashion show/fundraiser, someone is honored for their impact on 'the arts'.



Ikram Goldman in her Chicago boutique. She will soon be opening 10,000 sq. ft. sotre there as well.



Nick Cave, SAIC Fashion Design Dept. Chair, said, "Ikram is the perfect choice for this award. She is a visionary, not only within the world of fashion, but withing the world of art and culture.  A visionary doesn't function solely in the present, but sees into the future.  Ikram has that ability. She functions from a plact that is about growth and about one's life continuing to evolve, reform, and reshape itself."

Ikram keeps a low profile, but if you're ever in the Chicago area, be sure to visit Ikram Boutique. Congrats Ms. Goldman. :)

Michelle Obama on the go!

accompanied by husband/President Barack Obama at his inaugural ball

Looking glamorous at the 36th annual NAACP Image awards

Christian Louboutin Spring/Summer 2011 Men's Sneakers

Christian Louboutin has done it again! The french designer's men's 2011 sneaker line for spring and summer are now available. Many celebs such as Lil' Wayne, Pharrell and Diddy have been spotted wearing styles by Louboutin. To view more styles and get a pair of your own, visit one of your nearby high end retailers or just visit us.christianlouboutin.com . Typical prices for Christian Louboutin shoes can range from $625- $2500.



Rantus Men's Flat
Sorry fellas...There's a waiting list for this pair.



Rollerboy Spikes

Superball Men's Flat
*Boutique Exclusive*



Louis Men's Flat



Dirty Money meets Haute Couture

Dirty Money visited Paris to promote their new album, Last Train to Paris. As of January 9th, the album has only sold around 172,000 copies in the U.S. making it Diddy's lowest selling album to date. It was released in December 2010(so there's still time to do #s..maybe. -_-).

While in Paris, the trio bumped into a few fashion icons, such as Karl Lagerfield, at the Dior Homme Fall/Winter 2011-2012 collection catwalk show. Many came to show support during the Paris Menswear Fashion Week.



Dirty Money w/ fashion great Karl Lagerfield, the creative genius behind Chanel.
[left to right: Kalema Harper, Dawn Richards, Karl Lagerfield and Diddy]





Front row at the Dior Homme Fall/Winter 2011-2012 collection show..



Nicki's DJ Semtex interview.. & her Gaga'esk wardrobe.

Last week, America's favorite Barbie, Nicki Minaj,  invaded the UK. Stepping out in pink from head to toe with a Marge Simpson like wig, Ms. Minaj chopped it up w/ DJ Semtex at 1Xtra, the UK's first national black music station. This is the man responsible for establishing the Urban department for Def Jam UK in 2001..if you didn't know, now ya know. The two talked about her Drake collab on 'Moment for Life', her top 5 Pink Friday joints, mixtapes,getting on with Young Money and getting kicked out of her London hotel (Yes, the Dorchester Hotel kicked her out because it was pandemonium outside while she was there! Apparently a few of Nicki's barbs got to fighting plus an ambulance came to the scene. Not too mention the round-the-clock crowd outside the hotel's door.). For the full interview check out:

http://nickiminajfans.com/wordpress/nicki-minaj-interview-wdj-semtex-uk or visit DJSemtex.com.

Once I get more info on what designers Nicki was wearing during her UK trip, I will let you guys know!

"You can't have me w/o my barbz! We're a packaged deal!!!...."-Nicki tweeted after being asked to leave the Dorchester Hotel.

On her way to make an appearance at Oceana and Runway

Ms. Berry...Ms. Berry

 The 68th Annual Golden Globes Awards took place on Sunday, January 16th at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Many of Hollywood's best actors and actresses came out to celebrate nominations in various categories. My favorite part of the award show usually happens before the show actually begins. You guessed it: the red carpet! Everyone one looked amazing!! It seemed as if green, red and black were the chosen colors for the night. More than likely your favorite actress had on one of those three. iKnow mine did!

Ms. Halle Berry, looked UH-MAYYYYZing that night. Wearing a black dress by Nina Ricci, Halle was there as a nominee in the category Best Actress Drama for her role in Frankie and Alice. Natalie Portman, who also looked great might iAdd, actually walked away with the award. (That's ok Halle! We still love you! lol)


Nina Ricci fitted bustier, sheer skirt w/ thigh high slit

 To see photos of your favorite actor/actress visit http://www.peoplestylewatch.com/.
For complete lists of 2011 Golden Globe winners visit www.news-briefs.ew.com/2011/01/16/2011-golden-globes-the-winners-list/

Chanel's new Ambassador is....*Drumroll*

 Somewhere around the world, there are women like me, sitting at their desk at work, daydreaming about the day they get to sit front row at one of Chanel's fashion shows..or visit her boutique/home in Paris..or just walk down the street w/ a classic Chanel handbag that costs $2500+..You know the one..black, quilted design w/ the long chain strap..*sigh* :) Well for Blake Lively, that is no longer just a dream.

 

Karl Lagerfield, Chanel's creative director w/ Blake Lively

Blake Lively is the official Ambassador for the new Chanel Madmoiselle handbag line. Congrats Blake!!! The 23 year old actress/ model, who is well known for her role as Serena van der Woodsen on Gossip Girl, has graced magazine covers such as Vogue, appeared at #4 in Maxim's 2010 hott 100 and named one the 35 most stylish women to look out for. Now, she can add Chanel Ambassador to that list.  Ad Campaigns  hit magazines in April 2011.

Here's one of my faves from the 2011 collection:

Just Mademoiselle Medium Bowler Bag
$2500
is in the Chanel Paris- St. Tropez Cruise 2011 collection