What You Need Fall 2009!
Back To School Edition
I designed all of the outfits below so you can have an idea what looks are in
for fall- of course these are only for while it is still relatively warm out depending on where you live
*click the images to visit the featured websites*

MY FAVORITE
*cute *chic* cheap*

Cute Chic Cheap by msdivafashionista on Polyvore.com

for all the college students or smart high schoolers I buy my textbooks from bookbyte.com WAY cheaper than the bookstore and you can sell them back for a good price- believe me the bookstore is ROBBERY they will give you 5 cents for every 1 dollar...ugh

Are you Ready to go Back to School?

I have a NEW favorite website...pinkice.com it is amazing think H&M meets Urban Outfitters meets American Apparel but for a quarter of the price. Here are some pictures from my favorite looks. They have GREAT back-to-school looks. Here are some items that I wouldn't want to end the summer without. They have everything you need for back-to-school; college or a cool high schooler lol. I love this turquoise bag as a laptop case and I picked the denim dress because it is SUPER cheap- where I also saw the same one by freee people, which I love for 200 hundred dollars. & the shoes are self-explanitory; if you are not into heels everyday they are perfect little sandal. I love these items and I only put a few things up. I hope this helps with back-to-school shopping, I will post more later <3 Click the icon at the bottom to go to the site.

PINKICE.COM

You Don't Know who K'naan is?

Waving Flag by K'naan US Military Video

this is a very moving video & it shows how diverse music can be. When K'naan wrote this song it could have been about a lot of different things but in this video it has touched a lot of people affected by weakness and war.

K'naan- Kay-nan

Is one of the realest artist to hit the music scene in a loooong time! If you don't know let me be the first to introduce you to my buddy K'naan. My buddy? Yes, he is one of the few musical talents along with the Marley family & a few select others that you don't have to actually know to fall for his metaphorical & beautiful rhythms. His style of music is just as hard to genre-rize as is his style of dress. His style is far from main stream but just as easy to get pulled into. I don't know if he has a special thing for hats but he is lucky enough to be able to pull them off. I repeat, he can pull them off. Please do not try this style at home because you will likely fail. In the picture above K'naan's style is truly one of a kind and can only be shown in a picture.
One of the true reasons K'naan has actually retained my interest this long is because he is intelligent in my opinion a true MC he is willing to stop being a politician of words & speak up for his people in Somalia, where he lived till 14, and in the projects of America. I have heard him speak on everything from pirates in Somali Waters to the word Nigger in America.So if K'naan is performing where you are I promise you will enjoy the show!
some of my favorites:

kicked pushed

people like me

Fatima

this one is honestly, just too ironic it is called What's Hardcore? about his life in Somalia he was born in Mogadishu, Somalia, and spent his childhood in the district of Wardhiigleey ("The River of Blood"). That sound pretty hardcore to me!

Educate & Donate!

Blueprint 3 Single Jay-Z featuring Rihanna & Kanye West

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Make Your Own Beats

TWILIGHT - NEW MOON SNEAK PEEK




Jay-z featuring Rihanna "Run This Town Tonight"
coming 9/11/09
Blueprint 3:
Dead Presidents 3
When The Money Goes
Ain’t I
Jockin’ Jay-Z (Dope Boy Fresh)
Swagger Like Us f/Kanye West, Lil’ Wayne & T.I.
Brooklyn (We Go Hard) f/Santigold
History
D.O.A. (Death Of Autotune)
Run This Town f/Rihanna & Kanye West
You’re Welcome f/Mary J. Blige

Michelle Obama's New Short Haircut

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TWILIGHT - NEW MOON SNEAK PEEK

Michelle Obama switches it up. The First Lady has made a change to her look. She has gone from her long bob to a neat behind the ear tuck. Personally, I love it. Michelle Obama has a reputation of being a modern woman with great fashion sense and I applaud her slightly risky trim. This hair-cut would be no big deal; if we were talking about anyone else, but just yesterday the media was howling President Obama for wearing mom jeans. This is one haircut that I am sure will be getting a lot of attention & I hope it is all good. What are your feelings on the new hair-do?

Solange, Are You Okay?

What? She is on her Amber Rose game lol. Honestly, the haircut is a little intense. It's not that I don't like the haircut it can be cute but not on her. Her face can not hold a haircut like this & neither can that tent of a blouse she is wearing. Hopefully, for her, it's just hair she loses because her fans do not seem to supportive of her new do. hmm...I just don't know. Are you feeling this look on baby beyonce? She tried to do like Ashley Simpson & look different than her sister; but she missed part of the class because Ashley went back on that move and looks just like Jessica!
This outfit is really killing me she is too short to be wearing bermuda shorts & flats with an empire waist top, really?
the glasses says 80's
the top say's 70's
the shorts & messenger bag say 90's
the gladiator shoes say turn of the century lol
the outfit = priceless no-no

First Look @ Twilight Wear

For the Vampire Lovers

"Team Edward" T-shirt, $32

So as anticipated by many Twilight Wear is hitting stores soon, personally I could care less. The movie was okay, but really do you need a shirt to show your devotion? I don't mean to rub you Twi-Hards the wrong way but come on. Anyhow I do think I will be seeing a million females wearing T-shirts in every color from every age devouring & devoting their selves to poor Taylor. It's cool though because we all have our thing...there's a few people that come to mind that I wouldn't mind wearing a screen Tee for! And if you did not know already the Twi-Wear will be hitting stores this OCTOBER. That's right! At Nordstroms so if they do not have one where you live you better find a way to get near one....which makes me think?! should I have a contest? I think YES!

For the Wolf Lovers

"Team Jacob" tank, $28

If you send me a photo of you in your favorite outfit whether it's a Tee & jeans of a designer dress. I will send one winner a much appreciated Twilight Tee Shirt. Just go to the about me section & send me a quick email titled "I love _your fav. twilight star!___"

FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT TAYLOR

1. Don't Tweet him or look for him on Facebook he has NEITER
2. He drinks a lot of Red Bull; so if you ever decide to meet him...bring him one.
3. His favorite band is U2, & he'll be shooting his new movie Eclipse! in the same place, Vancouver.
4. He's not all that eco-friendly his favorite thing to wear is his Leather Jacket.
5. He drives a black BMW 5 series but is more into football than cars.

October will be the debut of a full twilight line including necklaces, and accessories. There will also be jackets and other items. Below is a sneak PREVIEW!!!

Whitney Takes on Comeback ? Leaked Whitney Houston Song

Whitney Houston song leaked: probably on purpose take a listen

the song is called like i never left feat. Akon (of course)

Whitney Houston feat. Akon - "Like I Never Left" (2008)
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Whitney Houston's new song...hot or not? Do you think Bobby and the Drugs have hurt the song Diva's career?

Song's to release with CD Sept.1

Whitney Houston Tracks list includes:

Million Dollar Bill

Nothin' But Love

Call You Tonight

I Look To You

Like I Never Left (featuring Akon)

A Song For You

I Didn't Know My Own Strength

Worth It

For The Lovers

I Got You

Show up Akon and Whitney with this...if you got what it takes. Do you?

here are some other popular new songs exclusive:

Here are some great Video footage that is very interesting!

"Just Stand Up"

this is a video from the stand up against cancer concert with Miley Cyrus, Beyonce, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Carrie Underwood and more performing together on one stage. I really love how they are all wearing the same shirt but the bottoms that they chose really set them apart from one another.

Mary J. Blige Feat. Drake "The One"

The single was JUST released and is already #1 on itunes charts

Where are you From?

Thank You everyone for coming by and watching the Whitney Houston Video and voting on the poll. I have readers from all over; Canada and California to Hong Kong and Finland. So I want to see how people dress where you are from. Men and Women tell me What's hot around the world? Fashion trends around the world are forever changing.
Are you from the best dressed place? Or the worst? Send in pictures of fashion where u live & get featured and linked here! A great chance for exposure. Click the about me section and choose to email me. subject the email
" I am from _city/place_" add the picture as an attachment and write in the Body: name and blog or facebook or twitter- however you would like to be featured. The picture does not have to be of you- but I want pictures you have taken
- just any fashions around the world.
Get Featured Here
and support going green

Like I promised here is the break down of the events to commence for the third annual Hauta.lanta Fashion Week. Photos come soon. NOTE: If you are going to Atlanta Fashion Week be sure to leave a comment so I can contact you and send me photos.

In other fashion news after the must read (& skim pictures) of the well anticipated Italian Vogue Black Issue, that came out back in July of 2008, the media will once again turn to Vogue for another big story. Now - this week fashion and beauty magazines are getting ready to leak how well, or how poorly, they sold ad pages into the upcoming make-or-break September issues.

Vogue used to sell out there ad pages literally years before because the competition was so high for great placement. Last year Vogue booked 673.89 ad pages in last year's September issue alone, that is 23% of the ads which equals profit from ads for the full year. Bad numbers are expected which is obviously the reflection of the hurt economy and also how the fashion world is being effected. Many cities have cut back or even canceled there fashion shows. Hard times are touching everyone.
Vogue has told the New York Post that its September issue would top 400 ad pages- 400 pages will still be a 41% decline from last September. Fashion Week in Miami cut costs thousands of dollars hopefully there won't be too many things canceled or cut back-not just in the fashion world.

As we mark the one year anniversary of the July Italian Black Vogue Issue; we are left with another amazing artistic issue.
According to inside sources Mattel’s So In Style dolls, will be designed with more ETHNIC features such as fuller lips, a wider nose, and curly hair. Any doll that looks more realistic is a step in the right direction it's about time little girls have a realistic and positive self-image. All in all there will be 6 dolls in the collection there names are Kara, Trichelle and Grace.

Atlanta Fashion Week!

No, Atlanta Fashion Week is NOT one of the The Big Four: which always take place in this order: New York, London, Milan and Paris. Yet, Atlanta Fashion Week has a lot to offer. Atlanta Fashion Week also deemed, HauteLanta Fashion Week is starting TODAY July 22nd to July 26

“Fashion Weeks” are all about dictating the clothing trends to happen . ATL International Fashion Week has only been going for 3 years and already...has a five day event, that is suppose to attract 3,000 to 5,000 participants and guests from the UK, Australia, Canada, Africa, Japan, India, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean.

Oh, honestly I wish I could be there...still in Europe. Other than the fashion; I want to go because I love the venues; they just sound so fancy. It will be at the Biltmore Hotel, Hotel Palomar, Eros Lounge, Opera Night Club, and Dolce in Atlantic Station. So pretty much the hottest and best of ATL will be coming out for this Fashion Week.
I only hope the fashion show is better than there website. It is impossible to navigate...Ill post all the designers showcasing once I check the list.
Anyway another reason, since inquiring minds want to know...I wonder will the women from Real Housewives Atlanta be there?
So Anyone who will be @ Hautelanta Fashion Week send me a picture of you there, your designs or you modeling and I'll post it...submissions no later than the 28th of July, 2009.
Maybe there will be a special gift for BEST PICTURE SUBMISSION! leave a comment below with your email and I will answer you with mine for the submission.

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Miami!!!

I was thinking today that I wish I had a "disposable income" I think that is what rich people call it when they can buy anything. Yeah, disposable like trash?! Anyway I love when designers give things away for free but usually the only people who get the nice free stuff can already afford it. Perfect Example: Valdemar Iodice, a Brazilian designer with gorgeous dresses gave away $7,000 of free Iodice dresses to select magazine editors and store buyers during the 2009 fashion week. I want a DRESS! or go to Brazil...I'll take what I can get. And with the Miami fashion week and Brazil in mind I couldn't help but think SWIMSUITS!!!
Fashion Week from July 15 2009 through Sunday, July 19 at the Raleigh Hotel as Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim. There were 19 designers showcased:

• ANK by Mirla Sabino
• L*SPACE by Monica Wise
• LULI FAMA
• MARA HOFFMAN
• MARYSIA SWIM
• POKO PANO
• RED CARTER
• TIBI

• AQUA DI LARA
  
• BOHÉME BOUTIQUES
• CAFFÉ SWIMWEAR
• CIA.MARÍTIMA
• ED HARDY SWIMWEAR
• TRUE RELIGION SWIMWEAR
• V DEL SOL

Now me being an Island girl and living in Hawaii; I miss the heat. Sidenote: I am in Europe for holiday and it's so cold. Anyhow this is <---Ed Hardy 2010 SwimWear. It was all quite impressive

Here is a video of the Tibi Collection

Austin Eavesdropper: TOMORROW: Austin Fashion Awards and After Party

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Something NEW for Moms and Dads

Stella McCartney Wants to Save the Environment- But I can't Afford to Help Her!

Stella McCartney is green. Stella McCartney has released a chic and exclusive 23-piece summer collection. There’s a cool halter jumpsuit ($2,245) and a sweet summer frock ($1,695).
She even has some pieces available at Barney's. The line is called Stella McCartney Organic. One of the reasons the line is so expensive is because of the materials. Stella McCartney said “Our shoes are 70 percent more expensive to make because we don’t use conventional methods. When you’re not working with leather, you really have to think outside the box.”

Stella McCartney will be starting an endeavor with GapKids and babyGap. She will be working on a new collection of children’s fashion.So if I use this Organic Weight Loss Lotion enough and remove my ribcage I will finally be able to afford Stella McCartney!!!

And to make the situation worst the cool and sexy lady also has a lingerie line out. I want to be cool and sexy too...

Organic Fashion

Eco-friendly products are gaining major popularity. I can't seem to stop thinking of them. This
GO GREEN
campaign has taken over.
It's not all bad though the products incorporate concerns for the environment, the consumers & the people working in the fashion industry. This lens will hopefully guide you in the direction of some great organic products

Eco-friendly clothes are made using organic raw materials, such as cotton grown without pesticides and silk made by worms fed on organic trees. Eco-friendly fashion doesn't involve the use of harmful chemicals or bleaches to color fabrics! All environmentally safe fashion is suppose to be "from fair trade" - meaning the people who make the items are paid a fair price and have decent working conditions .
It is important to practice
Responsible Consumerism-

The act of consuming products and services while taking into account the impact and consequences for the environment and the society at large.

These are some of my favorite pieces from Organic by John Patrick from Spring 2009. Organic had an ethical focus to the runway show. Seventy percent of the line is made entirely from sustainable materials right here in the U.S., with the organic knitwear produced by Patrick's cottage-industry artisans in Peru. This was such a resourceful design.

Guess who else jumped on to eco-fashion?

Isaac Mizrahi

Not only is Isaac Mizrahi using the salmon skin for shoes- he also made a collection which I believed appeared at fashion week. Mizrahi's dress and shoes are made of discarded skins of Alaskan salmon. The dress has the Alaskan salmon sewn onto chiffon. Eco-fashion is growing but even Isaac said

"Frankly, unless something is really glamorous and amusing, I'm not going to sell my artistic principles short for the sake of 'going green.'"

The honest designer is able to keep his "artistic principles" in tact. Would you wear Alaskan Salmon skin if it was available at Target .
What do you think of eco fashion? --->poll
For my favorite eco-fashion--->sidebar

Colors to Wear 2009

The colors of 2009 have been made official in the Pantone Fashion Color Reports- unaware that such a thing existed? You are in the right place, fashion color info is always changing and can be very overwhelming. Here is a color breakdown because at least if you are wearing last seasons outfit you can wear this seasons colors!

2009 Summer/ Spring Colors to Wear

Spring 2009 will bring a lot of new bright colors that will allow you to explore your creativity and fashion personality. Many of the bright feminine colors will be combined with more masculine looks TIP think 80's shoulder pads. Spring 2009 colors allow a more whimsical look to grace the runways as seen in this Roberto Cavalli image from Spring-Summer Fashion Week 2009.

Pictured- model Maryna Linchuk wearing a salmon rose spring fashion color with a feminine paisley-like design. The 3-piece Roberto Cavalli ensemble has both feminine attributes- floral and salmon rose color; but this season structured and tailored masculine looks are strong. The mid-thigh length blazer with shoulder pads adds more structure and masculinity to the more lighter spring-summer 2009 fashion.

2009 Fall/ Winter Colors to Wear

This Fall these colors are charming the runways with elegance and beauty. A selection of an appealing pastel palette, fashion colors that is obviously infused with elements of nature. Everyone from SoCal to Manhattan and across the pond have been going green with everything from environmentally coucious totes to runway couture and these fall colors are earth, wind and fire inspired to say the least. They also have a deep look that can easily be paired with a brighter under layer to add a little element of surprise. Since layering is always big TIP layering of scarves and sweaters in fall colors with a bright-pop spring color underneath. Contrast and juxtapoistion. This fall you will see the use of bright items to set off the background of more earth tones.

As seen in the L'Wren Scott Fall 2009 Ready-to-Wear collection (above)bright colors add a much appreciated element of surprise to a conservative color look.

“When in doubt, wear red.”

-Bill Blass

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