Vashtie Kola has launched a video for her new line of clothes this season called Rude Bwoy Yute, a definite salute to Jamaica.
Check out her promotional video for the line. It makes you want to buss a bogel.
Rapper Nicki Minaj and OPI have teamed up to create a nail polish collection.
Anticipated to launch January 2012 the colours are named after Nicki’s hit songs like “Super Bass”, “Fly” and “Save Me”.
Some love it and some hate it.
Kanye debuted his line Dw in Paris and regardless of what people had to say I really enjoyed looking at some of his white and ivory pieces. I have way too much boob-age for some of the clothes but they were clean and creative. Some even gave off a Calvin Klein feel.
Singer and songwriter Ne-Yo will be launching his own hat line.
I’m surprised that it took him this long because we all know Ne-Yo loves to wear his hats.
The line is called Francis Alargo and will debut at Fashion Week at Saks Fifth Avenue.
Meat!
Most of us eat it. Most of us enjoy it and can’t seem to get enough of it.
However, with many environmental changes, health problems like diabetes, high cholesterol and obesity plaguing the black community I’m not surprised why people are making the change over.
As a slowly converting vegetarian I have been researching various ways that I can I be a healthy green eater without missing out on vitamins and nutrients.
Common, Russell Simmons, Pharrell, Missy Elliot, Erykah Badu, The Roots, and Ziggy Marley are all happy go luck vegetarians.
When thinking about African American culture people talk about chicken and waffles, goat and pigs. But there are so many other ways to have fun with food.
Check out the following websites below:
Check out Lil Cease, former Bad Boy Rapper talking about his change to healthy eating options.
Want to achieve killer legs like Serena Williams before the summer comes to a close?
You still have time.
Many girls want the butt, thighs and legs the quick way.
Genetics, Chicken pills, protein weight gain, silicone injections and many more fads.
A great and healthy way of obtaining strong and powerful legs is exercise.
When people think exercise they think of weight loss and that isn’t always the case. People also use exercise to tone or to stay fit without loosing pounds.
A great way to keep strengthen those legs and maintaining your weight is listed below.
- Sprints (Once a week do 3 sets of 5 100 meter sprints at a track or at your local soccer field. The quick impact workout targets the buttock, thighs and cavs)
- Pilates (I have been training with Pilates for a month and I have seen a huge difference in my inner thigh and butt. Isolation exercises is a great holistic and cheap way of targeting muscles you never knew existed.)
- Weights (dead lifts, squats and lunges are just a few exercises that can be done to tone the legs with the assistance of free weights. If this is new territory always ask for help from a trainer.)
-Walking/Running (Change up your running or walking routine by adding hills to intensify your work. You will get to strengthen and lose weight.)
Jewelry, digital presentation and great company were all present at the Katiya jewelry launch at Goodnight Bar location downtown Toronto.
Social lights, supporters and media attended the launch to check out fabulous bracelets created with brass, beads and rope crafted by this talented lady.
Her jewelry has been seen on many celebrities such as Amber Rose, Lil Wayne, Drake and many more.
Some of my favorite pieces of the night was the royal blue bracelet with the gold detailing.
Karmin’s career is only going up from her with all their hip hop covers.
The duo helped out Rocawear by performing Jay Z’s “Encore” and wearing some of the newest clothing from the Rocawear Line.
Well it looks like we found the reason why Miami lost….it’s because D Wade was busy trying to accessorize for his fashion trip to Milan.
All jokes aside. Carmelo and Dwayne were looking dapper in Italy for fashion week and I think D Wade is loving this whole fashionable sports star persona.
The 2nd Annual Beauty In You Hair and Makeup Show displayed spectacular hair creations by Hair Stylist Diana Henry.
The event was held at the Ajax Convention Centre where vendors such as Beauty Collection Inc, Shoppers Drugmart, Live It Wear It and many more gave sample and prizes to patrons that attended the event.
If you don’t believe, check out the photos in the gallery or the video below.
The issue is back! Vogue Italia perhaps one of the only high fashion publications to feature Black models is out with another issue of “Black Beauties”.
In a society where models of ethnic proportions are undermined its nice to see these beautiful ladies grace the cover of an international magazine.
To check out more click here.
Celebrities, musicians and socialite’s attended the Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty Costume Institute Gala in New York.
Although it is known for the night where some of the best of couture fashion graces the red carpet it is also a time to raise money for the arts in a fabulous and glamorous way.
Stylist to the celebrities, June Ambrose will be launching a line of turbans and headscarfs. The eccentric and colourful line will inspire women and gives a twist to this African style with different patterns and techniques to dress the head.
The prices of the turbans and head wraps range from $125US and up.
Coachella could be considered today’s Woodstock. Live music in the outdoor, hipsters grooving to their favorite bands and a land scape for the adult to act like a child again.
But besides the music, fashion seems to be one of the most talked about topics at the event.
Although I prefer boho chic to the hipster look. If you would like to mimic the trend here are your list of to do’s:
_ MUST HAVES_
* retro sunglasses
* big straw or felt hats
* torn jeans or cut off shorts (fringe is in for another season)
* boots or Dock Marten’s (they’re not only for winter)
* vintage t’s
It’s funny that a effort less look needs so much effort. Try it at home and sent in pics of your Coachella style to be put on the blog.
I love fashion that is different and inspiring. So when I saw these earrings from Atlanta designer and owner Kyndra Donelson I thought fresh, trendy and one of a kind.
Frome2u earrings was established in 2003 and made by hand. I plan on trying to get my hand on these when the website officially launches sometime this year.
For more info check out the link here.
Keri Hilson and Akon have lent their faces to the new H&M “Fashion Against AIDS Collection”. The unisex clothing will be in all H&M Divided departments (the trendy section of the store) on April 26th, 2011.
I am already in love with the full piece jump suit.
2 sets of pictures of the featured clothing are below, however the prices are in pounds (UK).
It’s LG Fashion Week in Toronto and although I am not able to attend any events this season there is plenty to attend whether you are looking for something couture or streetwise styles.
Fashion Week is from March 28 to April 1st and clothes from Pink Tartan, Joe Fresh, Rudsak and many more will show looks for the upcoming season.
For more information about the fashion extravaganza click here.
On Feb 28th, 2011 John Galliano’s position as lead designer of Dior was questioned after a video was posed on Youtube of him saying “I Love Hitler” in which looks to be in drunken babble.
“Galliano has been immediately laid off”, states Dior.
You could watch the clip of Galliano below.
Eccentric underground musical artist Santi(o)gold has teamed up with Vans to create Tosha Hi, an all black leather shoe with gold embellishment. Hot! Hot! Hot!
The shoes will be released this spring.
I remember when I was in elementary school I use to beg my mom to style my hair like Janet Jackson in “Poetic Justice” or Brandy in “Moesha”. fat box braids just seemed to be one of the most functional styles because you could style it any way you want and you didn’t have to worry about combing your hair in the morning….How easy is that?
With celebrities like Solange and Brandy, the reappearance of the box braids has been hitting the net and I like it. It’s a refreshing style besides seeing women wearing the long weave seems almost too common and a typical beauty trend.
Braids are considered a very protective style because your hair doesn’t have to go under the stress of heat, very versatile and makes you stand out in a crowd.
If you would like to achieve this style it’s simple. All you need is the following tools:
> 4 to 6 packs of jumbo braids (the amount depends on your head size)
> A tail comb (to achieve the perfect parts)
> Hair oil or sheen (to add the last finishing touch)
