Category: Fashion

The Black Ivy x Street Etiquette

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Photo Courtesy of Street Etiquette Website

The “Young, Gifted, and Black” is a beautiful thing in society today.  I’ve noticed a buzz this week about “Black Ivy” which is an editorial video done by http://www.streetetiquette.com illustrating the prep fashion that is so common amongst Historically Black Colleges and University. And as an Hampton Alumna, I would know this fashion style pretty well. Street Etiquette is a fashion and style blog owned by Joshua Kissi and Travis Gumbs of New York.  When you watch the video take not of the different faces of black men on a college campus.  They covered the books, the sports, and the looks quite well. I just love short films and black men especially.

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Direct Link: http://streetetiquette.com/2010/09/23/the-black-ivy-2/

Shout Out to Clutch Magazine for being a great source 🙂

Afro Chics Pick: Curly Chicks Expression Tees

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Curly Chicks is an online boutique designed specifically for the naturally curly sistahs.  Stocked with accessories, jewelry, and apparel you will be sure to find something that fits you.  I love expression tees and have featured many and I find Curly Chicks to be so adorable because they have a line for the little ones. Whether you are a curly chick or know one, these make great stocking stuffers (yes I’m thinking Christmas already).

Here are the Logo Designs:

Make sure you visit www.curlychicksonline.com for more details!

FASHIZBLACK Sept/Oct Issue: Solange Knowles

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Solange Knowles graces the cover of FASHIZBLACK September/October issue this year and she is rockin’ that faux fro like no other.  This magazine is pretty dope, after viewing the layout online, I am pleased with the features on Africa Fashion Week. It’s not so often you get a spread on Cape Town or Dakar. Nonetheless, Solange seems to embrace her afrocentric side well so I approve.

Afro Chic’s Fall Picks: 16 Stone Vintage

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One of my favorite online Vintage stores is 16 Stone Vintage . I’ve done a feature of her store last year and decided to show my newcomers the new stock in for fall.  Make sure you check out their store on Etsy.com for affordable trendy pieces to add to your fall wardrobe. Here’s what caught my eye!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/sixteenstone16

Evans Plus Size Clothing Brings Trendy to Fall

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I was so syked to come across this international clothing line designed specifically for the trendy plus size.  I couldn’t help but share it with my fellow curvy divas because I know that although designers are trying, we are still limited. Not to mention, Tocarra Jones, who is one of my favorite models apart of their new campaign.  So this is another reason for us not to have to squeeze into barely there junior sections! HA!  Need I say more, visit the website Here and indulge into some back to school shopping.

Here are a few pieces I picked out but there is so much more to choose from; accessories, shoes, dresses, tops, tunics, pants etc.

N’Art Designs “I Love Afro Boyz”

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When it comes to showing my love for my brothas, especially the ones who rock naturals and locks, N’Art Designs has the cutest slogan t-shirts for me to express that.  Check out the online store http://nart.spreadshirt.com/ for t-shirts expressing naturality and the love for the brothas. Kudos to the owner Artaska Perry for her creativity. Rock it or Knock it?

@Gabifresh the First MTV TJ

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Congratulations to Gabi Gregg on winning the MTV Twitter Jockey Challenge tonite!  Not only is she the newest face of MTV but she is also representing for all the Plus-Size young women in the media.  This media mogul who writes for her blog http://www.youngfatandfabulous.com won all 3 challenges tonite on the show where she was crowned the BEST! I am so excited that she has this opportunity to be the curvy face as MTV TJ.  Although this may be alot of pressure I know and so do all of her followers, that she is the best fit for this position.  I am so jealous she gets to attend and tweet everything MTV but I wouldn’t want anyone else to win (besides myself).  Be sure to follower her now at @mtvtj for all the latest on what’s happening with MTV.

FOLLOW HER!

African Jewelry x Anita Quansah Inspired

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I absolutely love the accessory line from African Fashion designer, Anita Quansah.  The chunky neck jewelry that are African inspired are definitely what’s hot right now.  Anita is a textile designer that specialized in 3-dimensional fabrics and accessories.  If you notice, they are all nature inspired which really makes her stand out as an artist.

For more information check out http://www.anitaquansah.com

Fatshion Blogger @GabiFresh makes Top 5 MTV TJ Competition

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Chicago Based Fashion Blogger, Gabi Gregg, also known as @GabiFresh is now one of the Top 5 finalists for the MTV TJ Competition.  I’m pretty sure you have seen the ad’s and publicity on this competition and if you were like me tried to solicit yourself but couldn’t make it but I am proud to support Gabi not only because her blog is bomb http://www.youngfatandfabulous.com but because she is a curly haired plus size fashionista that is putting herself on the map.  Not to mention making “Fatshion” the new crave out there!  Next week, the finalists will be flying to New York City for the Live Finale. on August 8th 10 pm EST MTV will be announcing the winner by LIVE VOTES! So that means all of you guys should support and vote for her! I know I will be.

Follower her at http://www.twitter.com/gabifresh

http://www.youngfatandfabulous.com

Saks Fifth Avenue Goes Plus Size

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I have always loved to window shop in Saks Fifth Avenue knowing good and well that I could barely fit their sizes, but those days are over because they will soon be adding plus size womens wear with designer labels like Chanel and Dolce & Gabanna.    This fall, Saks in Manhattan, NY will be previewing their fall collections with sizes up to 20.  Although these piece will be available there will definitely be no bargains but I am so glad that plus size is on the come up.  Fashion are finally realizing that the “normal” sizes are what makes your market.