Louis Vuitton Monogram Artsy

How much do I love this bag? A whole lot! Fresh for Spring/Summer 2010, Louis Vuitton's Ad Campaign starring Lara Stone, features the Monogram Artsy bag. This bag is a mix of grace and bohemian chic and embodies free spirited sophistication. The details of this open tote add refinement and character, making this the perfect everyday bag for the carefree girl with style.

Artsy features 6 patch pockets, a long zipped pocket, a D-ring for keys and pouches and a lovely bag charm that can be used inside as a key-hanger. The bag comes in two sizes, MM (18.1" x 12.6" x 9.4") and GM (19.7" x 14.1" x 9.8") and is available at Louis Vuitton stores for US$1400 and US$1630 for the MM and GM respectively

 

Shoe Love Daily: SuYoon

Brain child of my co-girls, Christine Su and Elizabeth Yoon, "Game On" is the FW10 footwear collection from SuYoon. These designs mix sneaker culture with edgy glamour and I couldn't love them more! Hot fire.

Check out this video lookbook featuring DJs Clark Kent and Neil Armstrong

SUYOON FW10 PHOTOSHOOT from SuYoon on Vimeo.

Fab Cakes

I'm planning an anniversary party for my parents, so my co-worker Tram sent me over a website, Wrightberry's Custom Cakes, for fab cakes in the Portland area. Their annivesary cakes look so amazing, but look what else they had! How fun are these for a girls night, bachelorette party or similar. Love it!

Help Haiti

I'll soon be another year older and wiser and instead of gifts and things of that nature, I want all my friends and associations and everyone else I know, to make a donation to COLAS Foundation. 100% of the funds will go directly to helping Haiti. Our friends in Haiti need our support and now is the time to do whatever you can to bring Haiti back on its feet! For more information about the Colas Foundation, click here.

DONATE NOW!

Rihanna, "Redemption Song"

Shoe Love Daily: Sergio Rossi

How I adore this Espadrille Wedge by Sergio Rossi. This is a perfect spring/summer shoe and a great every day piece. I would put this in my getaway bag and wear it everyday of the week. Love it.

Shoe Love Daily: Givenchy

Extreme wedges are on trend for Spring and this Jersey Print Open Toe Wedge by Givency is sure to suit your trendsetting fancy. Hot Fire.

Liya Kebede

My favorite model Liya Kebede is covering the February issue of Elle Italia. Love her!

Photos via Elle Magazine

Shop Bop's Mini Boutiques

Look at this great new feature from Shop Bop that allows you to create personalized, mini-boutiques to enhance your shopping experience! I'm a huge fan of Shop Bop, so I'll probably end up heart-ing just about everything, but I still love this idea!

To start collecting hearts go to Shop Bop and login.

Shoe Love Daily: Be&D

Loving this Richmond leather, round-toe pump (by Be&D) with studded strap detailing. The color and texture are very mature and the studs are edgy but still professional enough for the conservative urban girls. Hot Fire.

VH1 Style

There are two things in life that I am addicted to: 1. Fashion 2. Reality TV. I know, it's coonery, bad for the brain, embarrassing to women and all those other things, but I just cannot fight the addiction. It’s my drug of choice. I’m so addicted that I'll watch anything; even if I haven't consumed this drug consecutively, I'll just jump on at any episode and get my fix. I gotta have it, it's a habit. I don't have a favorite reality show but I am partial to VH1 shows just because the level of drama is somewhat "realistic" and they have such good lighting that I just get reeled in!

I usually tune in to VH1 first when looking for something to watch and have now seen just about every episode of all their "Bachelor"-ish type shows that have ever aired. This includes but is not limited to: Flavor of Love, Rock of Love and my favorite of them all, For the Love of Ray J.

I loved Season 1 of For the Love of Ray J (FTLRJ1). I got hooked to these crazy girls and their outrageous antics to attain a champagne glass and prove that they were indeed there for the 'love' of a man who to me doesn't even look like he wants a girlfriend. I was quite entertained. And while I'm not as invested in Season 2 (by this time last year I had a "Team Cocktail" tee), I've still watched at my leisure. I don't have a favorite and I really don't even know all the girls' names but there is something that keeps me tuned in...the "fashion"!

Where oh where do these girls get these outfits?! I've seen it all: metallic, foil, rouching, rhinestones - and that’s all in one dress! So today while I was doing my daily blog reading, I came across this '12 Skanky Dresses NOT to Wear on New Years' (via The Frisky) and bygosh if I didn't see the full wardrobe from FTLRJ2. I was amazed...these are all the dresses that I find so hideous on this show but still wait to see what these people will wear next week. And they never disappoint me!

In the blog post by The Frisky, Cutesy Girl was the most cited apparel website, so I ventured over there and took a look at their offering. It is 100% VH1 approved! Here are a few dresses I anticipate seeing before the finale! *crossing my fingers*

No shade to anyone one who loves these looks or frequents Cutesy Girl. If you like it, I love it (but I won't be borrowing your clothes)!

Marc C. Bow Tie Collection

Look at these cute bow tie brooches by Marc Clark. They are a cute addition to any outfit, handmade and range from $50 to $60. Nice!

Check out Rihanna rockin' her animal print bow tie brooch. Cute!

Black Milk

Black Milk leggings designed by James Lillis, are seriously hot! Leggings have become the staple in every girl's wardrobe but these will be your new replacement for the club when it's just a little too cold to wear your freak 'em dress. Visit Black Milk for your legging hookup.

Survival of The Hippest

Two of my favorite things in life: 1. Twitter. 2. Anything with my name or initials on it. So after visiting Survival of the Hippest, I instantly fell in love! Survival of the Hippest creates 'custom-designed status symbols for the ultra-chic and uber-geek'. They come in either your @TwitterID or your favorite @Hashtag, in five different accessory types. Starting at $49.95 for silver, these would make cute gifts for all your favorite Tweethearts.

Makeup Tips from Kim and Mario

I know everyone's getting ready to put on their best face to ring in the new year, so I thought that I would post this old tutorial of Kim Kardashian and her makeup artist, Mario Dedicanovic, giving Kim her signature look. I always love Kim's makeup and Mario is  one of the best. So even if you don't want this particular look, there's tons of useful tips that can help you look your best as you count down to 2010!

Shoe Love Daily: Bebe

I can't believe I found these on Bebe.com! I've seen similar versions on other sites, but I'm not sure who was first or whom's is better, but who cares? I'll take these very cute and afforable booties any day! This leather Chandra Chain Draped Bootie is one little shoe with a big bunch. The metal chains sweep from the heel and wrap around the bootie for a dramatic, diva appeal. The hidden platform gives this bootie a sophisticated look that can be worn both day and night. The bootie comes in black with either black chains or a mixed metal story - I love them both!

2009 Fav Fashionista: Zoe Saldana

 With the year coming to an end, there's been an abundance of talk about who was the best fashionista of 2009. The competition was pretty fierce with all of my favorite girls having very fashionable years, but there was one leading lady that stood out among the rest.

Zoe Saldana.

Not because she's absolutely killin' the acting game right now and her movies are spending months at the box office but because her fashion sense is fierce. Her style is classic with a little edge and she has the perfect combination of femme meets him. I love her mixes of minis with menswear and while her color palette is usually subtle, every once in a while she throws in a dangerous shade of red or a sprinkle of metallic and we all pay attention again.

So for 2009, my vote goes to the gorgeous, Zoe Saldana! Thanks for the inspiration lady!

Here are a few of my favorite looks from Zoe Saldana this past year.

Shoe Love Daily: Christian Louboutin

There's something about mulicolor patent leather that screams Spring to me. I have the feeling that tons of girls will be rockin' a pair of these Bianca Slingback Platform Pumps this summer because they seem easy to wear as the colors will go with everything you own! I would love to see these with a cute khaki outfit. Hot Fire.

PS. These also will be available it black!

NYE Looks

Make sure that you're dressed for the party! Here's a couple of ideas to make sure that you're rocking the right frock wherever midnight finds you. These are my fav five for New Years...

Haute Hippie for the club goer. This sparkly drape neck will look fab under the club lights!

Marciano Sweater Dress for the girl dining in. Comfy, warm and sexy...

 

Kite and Butterfly Mermaid Dress for the girl with a beach date. This floral, silk dress is perfect for the girl who's toes will be in the sand at midnight.

Herve Leger for BCBG Max Azria for the formal affair girl. If this does not fit your New Year's Resolution budget, don't worry...I have plenty alternatives!

And if your NYE event is a more casual gathering, try something like this Double Flared Sleeve Dress by Parker. You'll look amazing if you pair this with booties or flat over-the-knee boots!

Have a Happy New Year!

NYE Dress

I was going to do a repeat on NYE because I have so many great party dresses that I've worn somewhere in some city and never worn again, but then I came across this beauty and put in an express shipping order. I love this Mason by Michelle Mason Wrap Dress so much that I had to post it! I hope there aren't any tailoring issues, since its due to arrive 12/31! Like it? Get it here!

All the single ladies...

42% of black women are single! Yikes, that's almost half of us!  I thought this was interesting, being a single black woman and all, I think I am definitely a part of the statistic. Even more crazy is that "even if every black man married a black woman today, 1 out of 12 still wouldn't make it down the aisle".
I'm going to have to think on this one...

Shoe Love Daily: Chloe

 I love a good wedge! They're always pretty comfortable and the give you supermodel height. This Cork Wedge by Chloe does both of those things and still takes me back to my childhood when my mom would force me into Penny Loafers. And you can put a real penny in these! :-)

Book Love: Posing Beauty

I'm trying to go hard on my book collection for my future home and saw a couple of images from this book and fell in love.  Posing Beauty in African American Culture is a collection of portraits and snapshots that captures African-American beauty from the 1890s to the present and explores the ways that African Americans have been represented in all multiple types of media. Created by photographer and educator Deborah Willis; I can't wait to add this to my "library".

Learn more about Deborh Willis here.

Sex and The City 2 Trailer

Quick! Someone get me a cosmo and a pair of Manolos!

I can't wait to get carried away...

Inspiration

Is it possible for me to love every single one of these outfits? Why yes, I think it is! If you haven't found any inspiration for your NYE outfit, here's a ton...

Photos: WMagazine

Shoe Love Daily: JS Wings

I felt like reppin' for the brand with the three stripes, so today's Shoe Love Daily comes from my very own home, adidas! The JS Wings - ObyO is an update to last year's super popular winged Attitude Mids by Jeremy Scott for adidas. Both the multicolor update on the upper and the laces and give this model a fun, animated feel! I wear 3 Stripes!

Shoe Love Daily: Dolce Vita

I just bought these to wear with my royal blue long-sleeve mini on New Years, so I figure why not post them for Shoe Love Daily! These Braxton Booties with Studded Straps are the hot to my fire and you know how I feel about studs & shiny hardware. Plus, they're only $240! Score. :-)

Shoe Love Daily: PHI

I know at first glance this may look like just another bootie but this PHI Zipped leather ankle boot is 6 inches in height! Do you know the kind of leg action six inches will give you? May-jah! This shoe is full of attitude in glazed leather and bold zipper detail - guaranteed edge added to any outfit.  The almond shape toe gives it more of a menswear play than I'm used to but nonetheless this shoe is certified hot fire.

Gifts for Co-Girls!

I put these cutesy and affordable finds (Target, Forever 21) together to create a small "Take Me!" Package together for my co-girls (co-worker/girlfriends). A "Take Me" package is one that consists of the essientials that you will need when going somewhere. The package should scream, "Take Me!" when headed to a meeting, a trip or in this instance a pedicure!

Nail separator and Clipper Set (F21)

Love & Beauty Nail File and Buffer (F21 &Target)

NYC - In a New York Minute Nail Color (Target)

Wet & Wild Crystalic Clear Nail Fortifier/Top Coat (Target)

I love this "Take Me" Package because it's cute and practical! Your co-girls will love it too!

Don't forget to wrap this is in extra cute paper, as presentation is everything!

Here's the paper that I used! (Dollar Tree, yes, only $1!).

Happy Holidays!

Military Jumpsuit

Just when I thought I was done purchasing jumpsuits and had enough of that trend already, I find this...Diesel Zippy Jumpsuit! It's a new take on all of the silky materials that we saw in the spring and summer. This  cotton fabrication with front zip, allows for easy -access and a more form-fitted appearance.  Also loving the round neckline that easily flatters us all. Great buy!

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Shoe Love Daily: Christian Louboutin Bobo Leather Ankle Booties

The Bobo Leather Ankle Booties are pure hot fire and nothing less. I like that its' a spin on the pyramid studs and edgy-girl trends but its rich camel color gives this shoe a level of maturity that can be worn by women of all ages. The contrast stitching is something that I seldom like, but it works here and look at that heel; sexy legs for everyone!