THE FASHION REVOLUTIONAIRES FALL FASHION SHOPPING GUIDE: MILITARY JACKETS

Back to the regular scheduled program!

Military jackets ruled the runway paired with the stylish formal wear as well as sportswear outfits. The endless variations of the trend from the feminine to the more classy and textbook style military designs all were present in the collections of the most admired fashion gurus. You might want to stay ahead of the crowd and grab you up one this season.. u know to Stay Fly!

Check out some of my favorites...

1. Alice + Olivia Embellished Denim Jacket $200 www.theoutnet.com

2. Aryn K. Military Jacket $108 www.piperlime.gap.com

3. Black Military Jacket $76 www.misselfridge.com

4. Wool Ruffle Military Coat $98 www.ardenb.com

5. Brass Button Jacket by Wal G $74 www.topshop.com

Happy Friday Revolutionaires!!!

Stop the presses!

We interrupt the regularly scheduled program of the Fall Shoping Guide, to show the latest tom foolery, as well highlights in celebrity style this week!

Tyra!! This is NO, NO and NO... is she kidding me? What is this?

So much going on here with this outfit, I see she was trying to be different, I mean she tried I guess.. (however she looks GREAT)

Niecy sorry boo.. no can do, something is just off - and the shoes don't help either!

Awwww Mariah.. she looks like a pink pinada - I know you are trying to hide something.. but hmmmm

I really just want to style Janet too.. she needs to switch it up after ALL these years

I know some people LOVE him.. love him and they make him exempt from things. NO LENNY you are not Exempt!! I just think this is unnaceptable..(You are not Prince)

Dawn.. this is a CATASTROPHE... she's a train wreck

Now on to the HIGHLIGHTS from this past week! (not many I know)

Fierce is the only word describes her (on a set for an upcoming video)

Love his style.. love it!

 

Uh Oh!! Lookey here! Well Go ahead with your bad self!

The Fashion Revolutionaires Fall Fashion Shopping Guide: Skinny Cargo

J. Brand absolutely created a FRENZY when they introduced their version of the cargo pant (but skinny version) this summer. So much so they sold out of the $240 pair of pants. Apparently they look FABULOUS on everyone and their mom's (I disagree) but you may agree - Nevertheless I included them in, as a must for your fall shopping. Of course $240 is a little steep, so I included all price points for your shopping pleasure!

 

1. Eva Army Cargo $165 www.metropark.com

2. Current/Elliot The Skinny Cargo $250 www.net-a-porter.com

3. Free People Skinny Military Cargo $98 www.zappos.com

4. J Brand Houlihan Cargo Pant $231 www.piperlime.gap.com

5. DKNY Skinny Cargo Pant $63 www.zappos.com

 

 

The Fashion Revolutionaires Fall Fashion Shopping Guide: The Camel Coat & Over-The Knee Boots

Yeah, yeah, yeah.. I know I missed yesterday's post, so I decided to give you a 2-1 so you wouldn't feel like I forgot about you!

My next two picks for the fall are the Iconic Camel Coat, and Over-The Knee boots (preferrably flat heeled or small heeled) the 4 inchers are not doing it this year.

There are so many styles, and price points of these two, you really can't go wrong!

Happy Friday!!

1, Frye Studded Over-The-Knee Boot $798 www.neimanmarcus.com

2. Sam Edelman Pierce in Whiskey Leather $300 www.footnotesonline.com

3. Old Gringo Stitched $825 www.neimanmarcus.com

4. Henry Beguelin Shimmer Suede $1995 www.neimanmarcus.com

5. Joe Lace Up $298 www.freepeople.com

 

 

1. Style Magazine's Fall Fashion Guide (source)

2. Exposed Seam Trench Coat $160 www.topshop.com

 

The Fashion Revolutionaires Fall Fashion Shopping Guide: The Denim Flare

Ok so we finally get to take a break from the skinnies, the leggings, and jeggings and wear some GROWN woman jeans! The flare jean is back this fall.. HOORAY!! I think these may be the sexiest jeans around, they can definitely show your figure, but at the same time hides flaws, and you dont feel like your goods are on display!

All brands, all price points, all sizes.. grab you a pair this season

1. Gap Vintage Flare jeans $70 www.gap.com

2. 7 For All Mankind Ginger Pant $155 www.7forallmankind.com

3. Levis 60's Flare $265 www.freepeople.com

4. Siwy Anita Flare Leg Jeans $207 www.piperlime.gap.com

 

 

 

The Fashion Revolutionaires Fall Fashion Shopping Guide: Shearling Boots

Finally the first day of fall will arrive tomorrow, (although its still 90 degrees), however, at some point  you will be able to rock your new fall gear. Its kind of a weird situation with it being so warm, really hard to fathom buying boots and sweaters, but one monkey doesn't stop the show - let's get to it!

 

I'm gonna give you 10 days,  of 10 must have items... LET's ROLL!!

Gazelles, door knocker earrings and old school hip hop all come to mind with the first item on my list.

Shearling boots. I. LOVE. THIS. It may even be my new fall favorite, which is why I made it first. Pair them up with denim, leggings, maxi dresses, be different, be random. They come in all price points, to make your budget work!

 

 

1.Sam Edelman Winsford $225 www.piperlime.gap.com

2. Jimmy Choo Trixie suede shearling ankle boots $1195 www.net-a-porter.com

3. L.A.M.B. Pier $395 www.piperlime.gap.com

4. Ralph Lauren Natalia Fur-Trim Runway Boot $1000 www.neimanmarcus.com

5. Josh Shearling-Lined Buckled Ankle Boots $245 www.saksfifthavenue.com

Your Curve ID - Levi's new denim line

I found out recently that Levi's had a new line of denim for women, called Levi's Curve ID. The denim line uses a custom fit based system that caters to each individual shape. Levi’s states it made use of a revolutionary approach that compliments one curves identifying three distinct body types that account for a women’s shape. There are three ways to to choose a perfect fit, take an online questionnaire, or measure yourself at home and take those measurements to the store, and finally you can get custom fitted at an actual Levi Store (I chose the online quiz). The online quiz, will show 3 models with different body types and you pick the one based on your own body type (not one of those girls body types did I identify with, however the DESCRIPTION of the body type did). You will then answer a series of questions, and when finished it will tell you your CURVE ID, (three types) Slight Curve, Demi Curve and Bold Curve.

Pretty exciting huh??? Its always a feat trying to find a perfect pair of jeans that FIT, especially when your ASSets are on the thicker side! I'll report back to you when I receive my pair.. they hit stores September 1st!

http://us.levi.com

 

 

'Have your people, call my people"

This chick here made me come out of hiding!! Now seriously, this is one person I would just love to get ahold of.. her style is HORRENDOUS!! Such a cute girl, great shape, star exposure, and she dresses like she shops at 5-7-9 (is that store still open?).  No disrespect to 5-7-9, but she's an actress for goodness sakes, she has access to so much more, she's been on major films, why is she such a mess??????? Her style is cheap looking, tacky and slutty, is this why you can't good roles??

This was her this past weekend...  on her way inside a CLUB, she looks like she's going to wash cars at a truck stop!

Are you kidding me??

 

and this is not even the half...... take a look at this FOOLISHNESS

Flash from the past?? Nope this was this summer.. So the Leather jacket was her "KEY" piece......

Last year she wore these American Apparel spandex pants literally to DEATH!! ( OH NO!! Is that the same damn leather jacket????)

Now I KNOW you knew this tee was sheer when you left the house

There goes those damn pants again! (ok so this was last year right.... so her homegirl thought we wouldnt notice that she pulled out the shirt again this year, NOPE we noticed)

PLEASE, I BEG OF YOU TO GET IT TOGETHER!!!

 

Please have your people, call my people! I can hook you up - PRO-BONO!!!

What Celebrity would you like to style or tell them to fire their stylist?? (I mean clearly M.G. doesnt have one)

 

 

Getting some much needed inspiration

Hello My Revolutionaires

I’m going to take a break from blogging for a little while, I'm going to head up to NYC soon and hopefully get some much needed inspiration! Thats the thing about fashion - sometimes (like art) you just need to be INSPIRED! I haven't been here lately - it comes in waves

It’s even become a struggle just to do some “filler” postings.

The "City" always brings me back to life, so I'm sure when I return I will bring the heat!

until then.....

Talk to you all soon! MWAH!!!

 

It's my IDENTITY!!

 

Are you tired of saying "What am I going to wear"? Is it a constant struggle for you to get dressed? Do you think you could go 30 days wearing the same six items (undergarments, work-out clothing not included)? Do you want to shed the notion that you are what you wear?? If so... join  The Experiment: six items or less

This experiment challenges the participants to choose six items of clothing that they will wear throughout the month. The participants will then blog on their experiences each day.

I say Good Luck!! I enjoy fashion ENTIRELY too much, it is very much a part of my identity! I get an absolute thrill out deciding what I want to say to the world on any given day through my choice of clothing. Yep.. If your thinking what I'm thinking your right.. its like ART to me!

However, if you feel differently than I, and that is definitely ok - join the challenge!

http://sixitemsorless.com/the-project/

Revolutionaires, I definitely want to hear you opinion on this!

Spanx: The Official Sponsor of Summer!

It's officially Summer!! Yaaaayy! Let the BBQ's, vacations, pool parties and patio relaxation begin. However, please don't get caught out there as a fashion catastrophe!

SPANX is the answer!

Test: try on a cotton Maxi dress with your normal undergarments (bra, thong panties of course to avoid VSP), stand in front of a mirror - now walk towards the mirror, now turn around and watch yourself walk away from the mirror. NOW if at any point you saw, jiggling, wiggling, lumps or bumps from the front to the back during this test, Spanx should be your friend.

Spanx, comes in many different styles, you can go with the full power panty or the high waist panty, the are many choices, just make sure you choose!

www.spanx.com

Besides it is the OFFICAL Sponsor for Summer!

 

Coiffures & Cocktails: GB International Model Call

 

 

ENJOY COCKTAILS, LIGHT APPETIZERS AND LIVE MUSIC AT THE GB GYRL MODEL CALL

GB International Beauty & Barber Parlor is looking for attractive female models. The selected models will be featured on our website, advertisements, promo flyers, etc. This is a great opportunity for exposure, for those who are breaking into the modeling field. If you think you have what it takes to be a GB GRYL, we would like to see you Saturday June 26th, 2010 at our model call. (All ethnicities needed)

 

Modeling not your thing??? GB International still invites you out to socialize, network, and have drink and a good time on us!!!

Date: Saturday, June 26^th, 2010

Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Location: GB International Beauty & Barber Parlor

95 Bennett Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30309

(404)343-4432

I'm talking GEOMETRY baby!!!!

Its the year of the wedge heel!!! I am loving it... good thing about it is, they go with everything, you can find them at any price point AND you can keep them for years because they always MAKE A COMEBACK!!

Here are a few I came across while browsing the net!!

 

 

From right to left...

 

1. Ash Woven Strappy Wedge $207

www.neimanmarcus.com

2. Steve Madden Valley Wedge Sandal $59.95

www.dsw.com

3. N.Y.L.A Placido Stud Wedge $115

www.revolveclothing.com

4. Cynthia Vincent Amber Wood Wedge $395

www.dianiboutique.com

5. Diane Von Furstenbuerg Opal Wedge Leather $295

www.net-a-porter.com

6. Tory Burch Victor Perforated Wedge Bootie $325

www.bergdorfgoodman.com

7. Rosegold Shawna Wedge Sandal $158

www.endless.com

8. Gersten Wedge $100

www.aldo.com

9. Dolce Vita Pela Wedge $165.95

www.endless.com

10. Coconuts Echo Gladiator Wedge $44.95

www.dsw.com

11. Betsey Johnson Harrans Wedge $190

www.endless.com

 

 

The Little Bra that could!

 

So while cruising the internet, I came across the site, its a little bra company that promises to deliver BIG Results. Do you wear and A or B cup and are tired of trying to find the perfect bra, that gives natural cleavage?? Look no further - The Little Bra Company where the motto is "good things do come in small packages". They offer sizes from 28 to 36 A and B cups. The company's bestselling bra, the Lucia a deep V plunge, contour lacy bra, offers to give the very natural effect of cleavage..

I know some of my more bustier Revolutionaires are thinking "what about us? they always get the pretty, dainty bras". Why yes they do! But CLEAVAGE is what they lack lol (sorry ladies but it is), while you all have that covered!  Cut me slack!

check them out here

http://www.thelittlebracompany.com/

I stay FLY (even while sweating)

I'm going back in the gym, so I needed to be inspired - Are you one of those women whose gym attire includes a ratty scarf, oversized and out of shape t-shirt, and faded leggings/sweatpants??? Well do I have treat for you, this blog is ESPECIALLY for you. I can show you how you can look "fly" while sweating. No I don't mean, full runway make-up, earrings and hair so whipped it looks straight out of the salon (by the way, if you are one of those women, you really grind my gears! LOL! I mean really WTH and why?). What I mean is cute and presentable, yet comfortable for the gym. You ask why? Well I have a couple of reasons

1. "Always dress like you might run into your worst enemy" - which is one of Kimora Lee Simmons personal "rules of fabulosity". I would have to agree, unless you work out in your home, you are bound to see someone - so why not be at least presentable? (plus single ladies, MEN are deep in the gym)

2. It will motivate you to workout - If you have cute fits, you're going to want to wear them (and hopefully not just around the house) because its a recession (yes, I keep reminding you) and if you buy it, you will feel guilty if it just sits in your closet.

Nike has released the cutest apparel for looking Fly while Sweating-- check it out (most items you can find on Nike.com)

 

Cute look for the local gym ( not too much, but just enough in case you run into that Handsome single guy)

Running outdoors?? This look is perfect, once again not doing too much but definitely says "I'm serious about this thing"

Yoga anyone????

 

An Ode' to Carrie!

Fresh from vacation and the countdown begins!!!!! Its really here. Seems like yesterday, my friends and I were all screaming that they were thinking about making a part 2! Well opening weekend is upon us, and I have decided to dedicate this post to one my fashion muse's! Miss Carrie Bradshaw.

In anticipation of the movie, I took a look back at some of my FAVORITE Carrie fashion moments! What are yours???

 

These two looks here are my ALL-TIME FAVORITE LOOKS!!! Simple, street, and edgy - I love it!

I mean who puts a belt over a bare waist?? Carrie Bradshaw does, and it just works!

 

The famous flower (remember the one-shoulder dress and gold boots?) and the DIOR bag people were ready to kill for? This is why this one tops my list of faves

She just ABSOLUTELY killed it with the Pink Loubs!!

So Un-Carrie (some would say) but actually its very Carrie and so adorable!

The chick was FIERCE and FaBULOUS in Paris -  I mean really!

In the movie just swagger for DAYS

The pairing of a very light  feminine and frilly dress with chunky and black gladiator sandals was GENIUS to me!

 

There were soooo many more that I could have chosen, but I would have literally been at the computer all day. KUDOS to Patricia Fields and Rebecca Weinberg (For those who don't know R.W. was also the stylist on set for four seasons), for bringing us fashion lovers looks to really swoon over. I can't wait to see what the Sex And The CIty 2 will bring!!