sneaker.fiendz

Dec 11: Retro 13 - Black/Altitude Green

Dec 18: Retro 13 - White/Red

Dec 18: Nike 1/2 Cent - Cranberry

***Dec 23: Retro 11 - Cool Grey

Dec 11: AJ 1 Anodized - Altitude Green

Jan 22: Retro 3 - White/Cement

Jan 8: 6-17-23 - Black/Carmine

March 26: Retro 7 - White/Orion/Infrared 

April ?: Retro 7 - Black/Grey/Bordeaux 

June ?: Retro 3 - White/True Blue

June ?: Retro 7 - White/Cardinal 

All I need in this life of sin....

On this edition of Sneaker Fiendz we have the Jordan + Nike releases from now until June of 2011. I know my sneaker headz will appreciate this post..thank me later!! 'The Cool Grey 11s'are marked with a *** because they are highly anticipated, I hope you guys are prepared to be camped outside some stores the night before...it just might get that serious. I have retired over 30 pairs of Jordan's but I might just come out of retirement to cop these. They will be re-released Dec 23rd, just in time for Christmas, so get that wish list ready. They were first released in 2001 and already they're back, not even 10 years later...that says a lot. 

dungeon.dragon

 

I'm a movie - camera block!

[blazer & jumper-h&m; pumps-steve madden; belt-bakers; giving life-PRICELESS!]

Ra-ra like a dungeon dragon...

Nicki Minaj & Kanye West's cds both came out today, support GOOD music!!!

Speaking for Ms. Minaj, I can relate to a lot of her different characters. I have a wild, crazy, kookie side thats comes out randomly. I just like having having a good time...smiling...dancing...laughing...joking, just being free and getting my life. Life is too short & the world is too beautiful to be uptight.... just my random thoughts.

give.thanks

Hey Dolls!!

Thanksgiving is literally right around the corner so I decided to compile some outfit ideas on what to wear to Thanksgiving dinner, enjoy!!

Play with fabrics as well as colors to achieve your Thanksgiving look. 

Stay away from black and really bright colors and keep it neutral: beiges, browns, tans, army greens, burnt oranges, deep purples, and burgundy.   

Suede is really big this season, so possibly pair suede bottoms with a sweater to give your look texture. 

Complete the look with booties(fringe booties are definitely a must have this season by the way).

Add some decretive stockings to your look to give it a little flare. Just have fun with it!

This second look is all about fur, whether real or faux play with it and make it work. Here I paired corduroy pants

with a turtleneck, a fur vest, and fur trimmed boots. Remember the color scheme and you cant go wrong.

Lastly, keep it simple yet chic with a sweater dress, and finally put to use those over-the knee boots that you've been dying to wear!


Thanksgiving is all about getting together with the people you love and having a wonderful time; giving thanks and appreciating the blessings bestowed upon you. Cherish these moments and try not to get too caught up in the hype that surrounds the holiday season. Black Friday sales will come and go but your family and friends will be there for a lifetime. Stay humbled. 

unveiled.

[Dress: $199, Belt worn as necklace: $19.95, Leather gloves: $49.95 Bracelet: $29.95, Brooch: $19.95, Necklace worn as belt: $29.95, Shoes: $99, Sunglasses: $19.95]

[Dress: $199, Vest: $99, Necklace: $49.95, Shoes: $99, Bracelet: $29.95, Sunglasses: $19.95]

[Dress (styled with fur collar from coat not pictured): $149, Necklace: $29.95, Earrings: $19.95, Bag: $49.95, Shoes: $99, Leather gloves: $49.95, Sunglasses: $19.95]

[Dress: $249, Shoes: $99, Bracelet: $29.95, Bag: $49.95, Sunglasses: $19.95]

[Dress: $199, Shoes: $99, Brooch: $19.95, Necklace: $49.95, Bracelet: $29.95, Sunglasses: $19.95]

[Dress: $199, Earrings: $19.95, Belt worn as bracelet: $19.95, Sunglasses: $19.95]

[Dress: $199, Shoes: $99, Gloves: $49.95, Necklace: $49.95, Sunglasses: $19.95]

[T-shirt: $49.95, Jacket: $49.95, Shoes: $99, Belt: $19.95, Necklace: $29.95, Sunglasses: $19.95, Necklace (worn as bracelet): $49.95]

[T-shirt: $39.95, Blazer (styled with pin from men's tuxedo jacket): $99, Skirt: $99
Shoes: $99, Pink necklace: $39.95, Sunglasses: $19.95]

[Dress: $249, Bag: $49.95, Shoes: $99, Earrings: $19.95, Sunglasses: $19.95]

[Skirt: $59.95, Coat: $199, Shoes: $99, Leather gloves: $49.95, Earrings: $19.95, Sunglasses: $19.95]

[Shirt: $59.95, Bowtie: $29.95, Tuxedo (only pants shown): $299 for pants and jacket, Shoes: $79.95, Sunglasses: $19.95]

[Coat: $249, Pants: $59.95, Scarf: $49.95, Shirt: $49.95, Cap: $19.95, Shoes: $79.95, Sunglasses: $19.95]

Lanvin for H&M Collection, Release date November 20, 2010

I've been putting off posting this for the longest because I was on the fence on whether I should cover it or not. I don't like posting what every other "fashion" blog/website covers; I like to offer different subject matters that aren't seen on commercial sites. I feel like its easy to save images that are seen all over the internet & copy and paste collection reviews...I see bigger things for this site. However, I realize that the vast majority of my closet comes from H&M so why not pay homage?[if you would call this "paying homage"]. I'm all about being fly on a budget. I can guarantee any one piece of clothing seen on this blog that I'm wearing doesn't cost more than $100. I represent the everyday chick that doesn't have thousands to splurge on clothes, but best believe I make it work....and serve the runway, of course!
You will never see me post anything that says: GET THIS LOOK FOR LESS...rather get YOUR OWN look for less, why? Because I want you to be inspired to get your own look, not something you seen Rihanna or Amber Rose wear. Imitation is the best form of flattery, but for who? For them, not you, flatter yourself and discover your own style. If you need assistance in doing so, I do image consulting so feel free to hit me up, thats what I'm here for.

arabian.nights

Puerto Rican or Persian 

dashiki, kimono, or turban

they say I dress white, but my swag so urban!

[turban-amazon.com; shirt-h&m; skirt-thrifted; DIY monster shoes; giving life-PRICELESS!]

Hey dolls!!

So lets talk about this "turban craze." I use to only see older women wearing them (images of Ertha Kitt are swarming around in my head) so because of that I wasn't totally sold on them, but once I actually tried one on I instantly fell in love.  Not only are they extremely comfortable but they're fashionable as well; they come in handy when you're having a bad hair day or when you're just being lazy and don't feel like fooling around with your hair. Throw on some hoop earrings to complete the look. I got this one for only $9.99 from amazon.com so they're affordable, every fashionable chick should own one!

random.inspiration

Get your life...be inspired!

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others. - Marianne Williamson

[shoutout to Angelica for leaving this inspiring quote in the comment section] 

dope.since.86

I see I said, jealousy I said
Got the whole industry mad at me I said
Then B.I. said, "Hov' remind yourself
nobody built like you, you've designed yourself"
I agree I said, my one of a kind self
Get stoned every day like Jesus did
What he said, I said, has been said before
"Just keep doing your thing," he said, say no more 

[glasses-american apparel; sweat shirt-hanes; pants-h&m; boots-thrifted; giving life-PRICELESS!]

Hey dolls!!!

It has definitely been a little while, a lot has been going on. The Sunglass Hut fashion blogger contest is still in full swing so make sure you guys vote by Nov 17th. 

These last couple of days I started to realize how much people shun something they don't understand. It started after I watched Kanye West's mini movie "Runaway," and listened/read people's reactions. I'm not gonna lie, when I first watched it I thought it was rather disturbing & odd, and yes I'm entitled to my opinion(s), but can I really look down upon something simply because I don't understand it/agree with it?...No, and I think a lot of people fall into that category. Although Kanye's film was peculiar, I appreciated it because it challenged my thoughts and sparked controversy; thats what I want my work to do - to invoke conversation...like they say, if people aren't talking about you, you're not doing something right, so keep them talking, whether positive or negative at least you're being thought about. I see a lot of this in the Black community, specifically with the females. It's like it kills chicks to give another woman a compliment. I understand you may not like something but why all the negativity? It's just sad to me that your own race can't even be supportive considering the adversity we already face. In the end, I'm gonna continue to push the envelope and be that chick that stirs up controversy. Normal & playing it safe is boring and do not inspire people. Whether you agree with my work or not, I feel like no matter what I leave you thinking. Whether its 'how can I recreate that outfit' or 'how can I do it better,'you will be inspired and anybody who says differently is in denial...simple as that. I'm so passionate about my vision and my craft that I can say things like that with confidence, and I believe it.

On another note, I'm really interested in starting a t-shirt/sweat shirt/hoodie line called Dope Since 1986/Dope Since, I think it would be SUPER DUPER DOPE, what do you guys think? I'm just trying to make a name for myself by any means necessary, I refuse to be stagnate and wake up 20 years from now with regrets because I didn't pursue my dreams, I just wanna share my vision with the world...thats all I want.