Tag Archive: Fashion Icons

Apr 30

THIS! Tuesdays: Get This TV

Back in the day, waiting for a mail order catalog and being able to receive your chosen items in the mail after weeks seemed like such a great concept. Shortly after the mail order you then had new “real time” shopping platforms such as QVC, then online shopping became the most convenient and easy way to …

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Mar 21

Throwback Thursday – Chaka Khan is Every Woman

Beyonce may have thought her song “Run the World (Girls)” was the next girl power track of this generation, but another iconic diva before her recorded the most popular female empowerment anthem of all time. Chaka Khan has always been a one of a kind artist with vocals that match her bold presence and fashion …

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Feb 21

Throwback Thursday: T-Boz, Left Eye, Chilli…TLC

When I think back to the best moments and memories of my teenage years, music was always a huge part of it. In the 90′s, the music was so much fun and there were so many great songs! Most of the songs being played on the radio or on TV were R&B girl groups, they …

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Feb 18

Music Monday – Sweet Dreams

So far it seems that Beyonce has set out to make 2013 everything but a dream. She is back with on the scene in a way different reality. She’s a mother, she had a inauguration scandal, dominated the Super Bowl, took home another Grammy, spoke to mama Oprah, released a (semi) concert/life story documentary, and …

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Jun 20

Fashion truly an art?!

One of the oldest Italian fashion house’s created history this week, by taking over the arcades of Louvre, and running the first ever fashion show in the 900-year old world famous building. This is one event that captured my attention, as the debate of weather fashion is an art has been going on since centuries; …

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Jun 14

Take a walk through Fashion History!

In my opinion, Summertime in NYC is the best time to truly experience the city… especially when it comes to taking in plenty of FREE activities One great activity that would be the best of both worlds, involves learning  historic info about one of the fashion capitals of the world, while enjoying sightseeing around the …

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Jun 08

Black Music Month- Monday Music Features!

On June 7, 1979, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the month of June as Black Music Month. Ever since the 19th century when the first “recording” by an African American was made. In 1890 George W. Johnson became the first African American to record commercially. A common story is that Johnson, a former slave, was discovered …

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Jun 07

CFDA Awards Arrivals..unique and creative looks

The organization that produces the “Oscars of Fashion”- the CFDA is celebrating 50 years of service to the fashion industry. This year’s awards ceremony was held at the Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall, where the CFDA festivities started with a fashion show that included pieces from some of its 400-plus members. One of my fav …

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May 29

BLING it on!!

On a Friday evening, before a night out with my crew I had my entire wardrobe ruffled up, with almost everything on the floor; the tragedy- I had nothing new to wear! After spending an hour on trying different dresses and outfits, I stumbled upon an old gold shimmer dress, paired it with a chunky …

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May 11

The Met Gala -Top Four Themes of the Red Carpet!

I know I may be late with this post, and by now you probably have seen all of the red carpet images from “the fashion industry’s big night out” plasters throughout the internet. There are various blog posts on all the looks, best and worst dressed lists, the scandal behind Kim K’s non-invite, and how …

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