An ode to Mr. Juice himself. In a more girly, stylish & refined way.
9.05.2011
Color-Blocked.
During the recent finale of Basketball Wives, Shaunie O'Neal wowed audience members in a custom knee length color-blocked number by Atlanta based designer Nicci Hou. While Ms. Shaunie has the means for an amazing stylist (Mr. Bradshaw) and a fab designer to assist with creating color-blocked dreams, most of us budget fashionistas have to stick to the racks to achieve this greatness.
But have no fear because these Motel pieces may be the answer to our color-blocking prayers....
Motel "Ozlem Dress" - $70.00
The color palette on this number features the same Pinks, Blues, & Oranges seen in Shaunie's dress however these colors are more muted versus the brightly colored custom dress. One great thing about a more muted color-blocking scheme is that you are able to dress it up and down differently, wear it during anytime of the year, all the while allowing yourself to be bold without worrying about flaunting too much color.
This sleeveless dress can be worn alone during these last days of summer with nude open-toed pumps or wedges but can also be transformed for fall by adding a simple blazer, opaque tights, & a colored pump or wedge.
Not feeling the dress? Well perhaps this other Motel piece can answer your prayers...
Motel "Kylie Skirt" - $50.00
Pairing this skirt with a neutral black top will allow you to have the boldness of the color-blocking on bottom without going too crazy on top. Try this skirt with a sheer black blouse, black tank or even a fitting long-sleeved mesh top.
Follow the color-blocked road & look fab with these two Motel pieces & more at Karmaloop.com
Happy Blocking Stylenista's.
xo
8.29.2011
VMA Fashion Recap.
The Twitter world was buzzing last night with constant updates about MTV's Video Music Awards.
Highlights of the night included Beyonce's introduction of her baby bump, Gaga as Jo Calderone, & Adele's 1st VMA performance which showcased her amazing vocals.
This year celebs sashayed across a black carpet to show off their threads for the evening, and as usual there were some hits & some inevitable misses.
Here are a few looks from last night that I loved, liked & could have done without with.
Loves
Beyonce; in Lanvin
Kelly;
In Falguni & Shane Peacock & Christian Louboutin
can't stress how much I LOVE, LOVE, LOVEE Kelly's dress!
Demi Lovato; in Mandalay
Beyonce [performance look]
& last but of course not least....
Gaga aka Jo Calderone
Likes
Kim Kardashian
Everyone knows I love Kim K. but this dress of hers was not a usual fave of mine.
However from the neck up she's gorge as usual.
Jojo; in Marco Marco
...Could Have Done Without
Selena Gomez
[On the cusp of like & dislike..]
This Julien MacDonald gown, though beautiful, is a little too much for her small frame. I understand the edginess she was going for, but I'm not into it.
Nicki Minaj
I'm ALL for self expression, but seriously Nicki this is Harajuku'd out!
Call the Harajuku Lover Gwen Stefani for better tips!
Katy Perry; in Versace & Jimmy Choo
Another woman who I like but I'm not a fan of this "Polynesian Pin-Up" look.
Kreayshawn
I'm still confused on how this girl got to the VMA's, but this 'fit has me even more confused.
& tell Sha-Naynay I said hey next time she does your hair.
[all images are property of MTV & Getty Images]
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Perhaps next year's VMA's will be more entertaining & have more surprises.
xo.
8.28.2011
Fall into It.
With the dog days of summer almost over & fall quickly approaching, what better then a good shoe to step into the season with? The other day I ventured into Old Navy & rather surprisingly I ran into these babies. A sueded bootie with a rubber wedge? A match made in soles heaven! The bootie comes in three lovely fall-esq colors; Camel, Grey & Olive Green, and will fit almost any look.
Last but not least the price is right plus they are on sale now!
(sale prices vary, in-store ONLY)
Wedge Into Em'
$36.10 - Old Navy
xo.
8.01.2011
Welcome Back or Back Welcome?
So after writing a long spiel on how I was re-insipired to blog & a few posts; I went M.I.A again.
What happened you ask? LIFE! This is the usual excuse.
I graduated college in May & have since been looking for employment & trying to enjoy my time off. Its been a good summer so far, got to catch up with friends & family, make up for much lost quality time with my boyfriend & also enjoy things I've had NO time to do in almost a year. Its been pretty lovely, despite the daunting reality of being a college grad & searching for a job amongst millions of others.
Things shall be okay & will work out with time, only the lucky ones get dream jobs straight out of college.
Now about this blog...
I vow to start posting again, ranting about fashion & such. I want to change up a few things as well, so just stick with me during my "reconstruction phase" & I hope to excite you! Don't hesitate to follow me on Twitter in the meantime for my randomness - @VanitySixx.
xo.
5.06.2011
An Ode to the Soundtrack.
What ever happened to the soundtrack?
You know, the movie soundtrack.
Soundtracks used to be glorious, compilation albums featuring all your fave artists with songs you loved, new tracks to match & classics as well. Now a days soundtrack success seems to only be limited to musical movies or the teeny bopper department - the Disney crew & I can't truly vibe with Miley, HSM kids (High School Musical) or the Cheetah chicks all day.
I want that old thing back.
As an ode to the soundtrack I wanted to point out some of my personal faves, from tracks to whole soundtrack albums.
Clap clap bravo.
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New Jack City; "I'm Dreamin" - Christopher Williams.
This is one of my favorite movies, I remember screaming getting it on VHS as a bday gift (yes VHS) & yes i was old enough to handle the movie, anyhow, I love this song. Christopher, who also co-starred in the movie (Kareem Akbar), commanded attention from the start of the song - you know the 90s start lyrics shout before the beat drop thang, he also completely fit the 90s lightskin pretty boy persona as well. Ice T's "New Jack Hustler", "New Jack City" - Guy, & "I Wanna Sex You Up" - Color Me Badd also hold weight on the soundtrack, good ish.
Above The Rim; "Regulate" - Warren G. & Nate Dogg
Who doesn't know this song? Featuring a smooth sample from Michael McDonald, a young Warren G rapped while Nate Dogg added his iconic voice to the hook - RIP. The Above the Rim soundtrack also features "Anything" by SWV which is also a fave & the cassette version of this soundtrack featured 2Pac's "Pain" which on its own is amazing, heard at the start of the film.
Juice, "Uptown Anthem" - Naughty By Nature
After seeing that typical old skool freeze frame movie cut of Q (Omar Epps) who could forget this playing while the credits rolled. Naughty By Nature gave Jersey status in terms of the rap game & who wouldn't wanna "break, bash, roll or smash" after hearing this. This still bumps. Besides "Uptown Anthem", EMPD's " "Juice (Know the Ledge)" is also a notable track from the Juice soundtrack.
Boomerang, "Love Shoulda Brought You Home" - Toni Braxton
Remember when Halle Berry told Eddie Murphy "Love shoulda brought your ass home last night!"? Well Toni channeled her pain alongside melody with this song. Babyface & LaFace Records ruled during the 90s, & as the soundtracks producer he used some of his top artists (TLC, Toni) to be featured.. "End of the Road" by Boyz II Men - that breakup song that makes you shed a tear - is also on this soundtrack.
Waiting to Exhale - 1995
Aretha, Patti, Chaka, Whitney, Mary on one album? Need I say more. This soundtrack, also a product of Arista/LaFace & Babyface, was epic. Whitney had everyone saying "shoop", Brandy had us mimicking her by slappin their hip in the mirror like she did in the "Sittin Up in My Room" video & Toni told us to "Let It Flow". I remember my grandma had this soundtrack, as a youngie I'd always sneak it into her cd player for a listen.
Purple Rain - 1984
Though this is Prince's album based on the movie & not the typical soundtrack, this still deserves a shoutout on this list. "Darling Nikki", "I Would Die 4 U", "When Doves Cry", "PURPLE RAIN"! Im done.
This Christmas - 2007
Ok, YES I know SURPRISED? Well come over to the mi casa after Thanksgiving & my fam plays this album over & over. I think I know it in & out. Though it has a the cheesey additive of B2K's version of "Jingle Bells", its a good soundtrack - the only one from the '00's I care for - that doubles as a Christmas album. Plus it has one of my all time fave Christmas songs "Sleigh Bellz" by TLC.
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I have a few more but I'll save those for another post, I know your track'd out - lol.
What are some of your favorite movie tunes and/or soundtracks?
xo.
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