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Monday, December 15, 2008
Holiday Party Time
'Tis the season to be daring and fashionable in your holiday party ensembles! This is the year to retire ancient ideas of suitable evening wear and to push the envelope in what's deemed acceptable. As opposed to your stereotypical cocktail dress and sensible shoes, shoot for a something unexpected; a slick silk suit, a satin short with opaque tights or a sequin tunic. I was perusing this month's Harper's Bazaar and I was inspired by an article on this very subject, new-age evening looks. So, I thought that I would try something a little different for a holiday party I was attending the approaching weekend. At first, I thought....I'll do a nice palazzo pant with a sleek blazer and tank...but really where was I going to find a palazzo pant to fit my ample posterior in only 4 days. Then I remembered an electric blue Maggy London dress that I wore for the Children's Defense Fund Gala and I thought...how can I take this from demure to daring? Hmmm..colored tights maybe. Of course this idea didn't dawn on me until an hour before I was supposed to be ready. I dashed to the nearest store...Sears...and prayed they would have something I could work with. Enter divine intervention stage left..I find purple tights with a contrasting opaque and sheer diamond pattern..SCOORRE! And I have purple suede shoe-booties to finish it off. I LOVED my outfit!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Coiled Cocktails
Disclaimer: Drunkards...this blog is in no way about happy hour specials...proceed with no such expectations.
I have these entirely amazing handmade cocktail rings that people are always asking me about and I think it's due time that I afford you all the opportunity to grab one... or three for yourselves. TRUST and believe that one of these rings would make any true jewelry enthusiast love you forever. Great statement piece! My brazen pursuit of things unique and quirky led me to Ms. Brenda, the designer behind http://www.gemzandjewlz.com/! Her rings are all handmade and are definite conversation pieces that can easily double as weapons considering the girth of the more daring pieces. Do yourself the service of taking a look at her site and buying a few pieces. Let her know that Michela sent you! Yes, I am trying to get that referral discount because I am long overdue for a new bauble!
I have these entirely amazing handmade cocktail rings that people are always asking me about and I think it's due time that I afford you all the opportunity to grab one... or three for yourselves. TRUST and believe that one of these rings would make any true jewelry enthusiast love you forever. Great statement piece! My brazen pursuit of things unique and quirky led me to Ms. Brenda, the designer behind http://www.gemzandjewlz.com/! Her rings are all handmade and are definite conversation pieces that can easily double as weapons considering the girth of the more daring pieces. Do yourself the service of taking a look at her site and buying a few pieces. Let her know that Michela sent you! Yes, I am trying to get that referral discount because I am long overdue for a new bauble!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Project Runway
Saying I was excited to meet Korto would be the euphemism of the CENTURY. She, along with several other panelist spoke at the National Museum of African Art in DC about the increasing African influence in mainstream fashion. The night turned out well considering that I was late and had to stand in the back, I forgot my camera, and didn't have a question prepared!! Luckily a photographer was present and hooked me up with this photo! Shout out to Gerald!!Something to See
The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore has an entirely AMAZING exhibit showing until January 4th, 2009. Bedazzled: 5,000 Years of jewelry. Taken from the site...
The Walters Art Museum is one of few museums in the world that can provide an array of exquisite jewelry from over 5,000 years of world history and from a vast spectrum of cultures. This exhibition of more than 200 highlights from the Walters’ collection-- many of them never displayed before-- presents the evolution of techniques and materials throughout the ages, and demonstrates the importance of jewelry as an expression of creativity, and often wealth and position. A special focus will be placed on finger rings throughout history, with important examples on loan from the distinguished collection of the New York gemologist Benjamin Zucker.
Admission to Bedazzled will be:
Adults: $8Seniors: $6College Students: #4Age 17 & under: free
I'm hopefully going to see it at some point this month..well, I don't have too much of a choice either. Definitely a must see!
The Walters Art Museum is one of few museums in the world that can provide an array of exquisite jewelry from over 5,000 years of world history and from a vast spectrum of cultures. This exhibition of more than 200 highlights from the Walters’ collection-- many of them never displayed before-- presents the evolution of techniques and materials throughout the ages, and demonstrates the importance of jewelry as an expression of creativity, and often wealth and position. A special focus will be placed on finger rings throughout history, with important examples on loan from the distinguished collection of the New York gemologist Benjamin Zucker.
Admission to Bedazzled will be:
Adults: $8Seniors: $6College Students: #4Age 17 & under: free
I'm hopefully going to see it at some point this month..well, I don't have too much of a choice either. Definitely a must see!
Back Then They Didn't Want Me
Now I'm hot, they all on me!! This past Saturday I was at Lounge 201 in NE DC partying it up with my girlies when I was approached my some miscellaneous negro. Here goes the excahnge...
Him: Ohhh you don't remember me.
Me: Ummm...no. Should I?
Him: Yeah I'm Jay's cousin.
Me: Ohhh okay! Nice seeing you. *Exits stage left*
Why the reason for my abrupt departure? This Jay character is my best friend's bf who has rubbed me the wrong way, to put it nicely. Anyone associated with him in anyway other than throttling or incarcerating him is no person of interest to me. And don't judge me for talking about my buddy's bun; He's a jerk and I'll shout it from the mountaintops. Anyway, a few days later my friend texts me saying that Jay's cousin says I blew him off. Huh??? Apparently this cousin, who I didn't actually remember in the slightest, was the same one I had met a year or so before in Jay's basement. At that time, he only said hello and left me to my own devices while my buddy and her bun did things buns do. This people, is why I was quite amused to hear that he felt slighted by our short convo. What is so different now that I'm a hot commodity and wasn't before? Besides the additional 20Lbs that made my rump just a little plumper, I can only imagine my ensemble being the reason behind the change of hearts.
It's in my personal opinion that style is progressive and evolves over the years to become more refined and well-tuned to reflect who we are. When style reaches the point where it's wholly reflective of who you are, a certain relaxed confidence is created. You don't worry about who likes or dislikes it, if it's trendy or outdated, it just matters that you feel good about it. This concept is what our SLB creed is all about; freedom through fashion! Wear what you like and liberate yourself from trends and expectations.
That night I had actually been trying to figure out what to wear and had decided to nix the brown cable knit sweater dress I had planned on wearing because I looked bulk; all that material was a bit much for my short but ample frame. I quickly came up with a basic all black outfit (you can't go wrong there) and spiced it up with great accessories. Check me out!! (I just realized I don't have a full shot. Menh...you get the idea...I'll upload another later).
Shirt/Dress: Forever 21
Hat : Forever 21
Tights: Hue
Shoes: Steve Madden Luxe
Vegan Leather Jacket : Up Against the Wall
Jewelry: SLB Vintage
*Due to an overwhelming backlash over the use of the real name of the individuals included in this blog...real names are no longer being used.
Him: Ohhh you don't remember me.
Me: Ummm...no. Should I?
Him: Yeah I'm Jay's cousin.
Me: Ohhh okay! Nice seeing you. *Exits stage left*
Why the reason for my abrupt departure? This Jay character is my best friend's bf who has rubbed me the wrong way, to put it nicely. Anyone associated with him in anyway other than throttling or incarcerating him is no person of interest to me. And don't judge me for talking about my buddy's bun; He's a jerk and I'll shout it from the mountaintops. Anyway, a few days later my friend texts me saying that Jay's cousin says I blew him off. Huh??? Apparently this cousin, who I didn't actually remember in the slightest, was the same one I had met a year or so before in Jay's basement. At that time, he only said hello and left me to my own devices while my buddy and her bun did things buns do. This people, is why I was quite amused to hear that he felt slighted by our short convo. What is so different now that I'm a hot commodity and wasn't before? Besides the additional 20Lbs that made my rump just a little plumper, I can only imagine my ensemble being the reason behind the change of hearts.
It's in my personal opinion that style is progressive and evolves over the years to become more refined and well-tuned to reflect who we are. When style reaches the point where it's wholly reflective of who you are, a certain relaxed confidence is created. You don't worry about who likes or dislikes it, if it's trendy or outdated, it just matters that you feel good about it. This concept is what our SLB creed is all about; freedom through fashion! Wear what you like and liberate yourself from trends and expectations.
That night I had actually been trying to figure out what to wear and had decided to nix the brown cable knit sweater dress I had planned on wearing because I looked bulk; all that material was a bit much for my short but ample frame. I quickly came up with a basic all black outfit (you can't go wrong there) and spiced it up with great accessories. Check me out!! (I just realized I don't have a full shot. Menh...you get the idea...I'll upload another later).
Shirt/Dress: Forever 21
Hat : Forever 21
Tights: Hue
Shoes: Steve Madden Luxe
Vegan Leather Jacket : Up Against the Wall
Jewelry: SLB Vintage
*Due to an overwhelming backlash over the use of the real name of the individuals included in this blog...real names are no longer being used.
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