Want It: Boxing Kitten

When you hear the two words Boxing Kitten, what comes to mind?

Hm, maybe two cute little stray kittens fighting for scraps in the alley way of a restaurant. 

Well in this case Boxing Kitten is nothing of that sorts, in fact it is an fastly emerging fashion brand consisting of vintage inspired pieces made with beautiful hand made West African Ankara fabrics. 

The designer Maya A. Lake - Brooklyn born & Jersey breed (lovely combo) - started the line in 2006 & since then Boxing Kitten has been seen on the foxy booties of Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Fergie, Rhianna & Solange [she's definitely a fan of the line & is always spotted looking hot in the pieces] & has also been featured in top fashion mags including W & Teen Vogue. 

I love Boxing Kitten's original mix, using West African fabrics to create vintage inspired looks with a modern twist. A few of the pieces scream Dorthy Dandridge, 1950's to some pieces giving me that 80's New Wave - padded shoulder vibe. I just love how Maya takes vintage, funky & original, pops it in the fashion oven & VOILA - out comes the sweet creations of Boxing Kitten.

Get into it...

Designer - Maya A. Lake sporting Boxing Kitten threads

From print ads to real life, the gorge Solange in Boxing Kitten

This jumper is by far one of my favorite pieces.

SB; Do you all peep the lovely Naima winner of America's Next Top Model Season 4 in the ads? Love her!

Fergie Ferg [& we love her long time]

 

Solange in a Boxing Kitten bustier - such a natural beauty!

To shop, peep the blog, check out press info & more swing over to the site - Boxing Kitten

xo.

Shearling.

So winter is finally over. Right? - Wrong!

Mother Nature - in her defense - would say, "well at least there's no snow on the ground"

 Anyways, we all need that one jacket that connects the matching dots between Winter & Spring. Something that is light, that keeps you warm during the early morning & night time breeze but yet nothing too bulky. Yes, light leathers scream early Spring, but what about something different.

Alas, the Shearling.

(photo - via Elle)

Though the Shearling is nothing new in fashion, nor a new trend, its definitely a look that is often ignored when shopping for an in-between seasons jacket. I noticed it being featured for Fall  2010 in the fashion mags but even ignored it myself. I thought it may look a little silly on me but the more I see it (& the more its going on SALE) I think it actually takes the standard flat collared pleatha' jacket & adds a funky vintage twist with the addition of the fleece.

In most cases the jacket surely reads Boho, but it can be worn with anything your little hearts desire; From skinny's to mini's to kicks to wedges!

The faux shearling combines a good mix between Winter & Spring without being too heavy or too bulky, enough to look cute during those sunny but windy days that we here in Jersey have been having lately.

Cop it.

Jou Jou - $28.99 (originally $69.00) - Macy's

Shearling Zip Jacket - $23.20 (60% off) - Nasty Gal

GUESS? - $43.99 (originally $148) - Macy's

[this version of the jacket is a little less Boho & more dressy Moto jacket]

Though I only shared the link to three all leather jackets  - you can have whatever you'd like; the look comes in various forms from suede, to denim to canvas each are paired with full fleece collars & lining.

Give it dance - Don't knock the shearling till you try it.

xo.

Friday Night Fit.

Its Friday night & after a long week of work, school, & other daunting tasks what better way to celebrate the end of the week then to spend time with the girls for a lovely night of drinks & partying. But what to wear? *Hm* Its got to be hot, something to show off the bod, something that offsets the typical 9-5 office gear, something that screams Vanity6.

Hm, what better then this. . .

Serengeti Lace Romper

 $78 - Nasty Gal

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Its a LBR - A Little Black Romper 

This fit combines my three loves; lace & animal print & of course the romper in a simple yet intricate design. It screams sexy; the lace imitates a zebra print, the slight V-neckline can offer the right pop of cleavage, while the sheerness of the lace shows off a tease of skin. Though I love the front, the full lace back is the clencher. A great Friday night fit that can be worn in the summer with bare legs & during chillier days can be paired with simple black opaque stockings or thigh highs. Throw on your best platform pumps with crazy bangles & rings as accessories then get ready to hang with the girls girls, get a drink or two & catch a number - or five.

Party Hard.

xo.