Haute Buy: Rania Dress by Cheap Monday

I came across this sheer Rania dress by Cheap Monday and instantly fell in love with its versatility. It can be worn as a throw over to the beach with just your swim suit underneath, or with a tank, your favorite jeans, & some cute heels for a casual night out. Or something more my style - a sassy bandeau top, with a tight skirt & wedges.

Purchase it at Revolve Clothing for $85.

Eva the Diva x Vibe Vixen

My big sis in my head Eva Marcille KILLS in the July 2011 Vibe Vixen issue.

I.LOVE.EVEVERYTHING.ABOUT.THIS!

No discussion needed !!! lol









Photography: Robert Ector | Fashion Stylist: Seannita Parmer
Hair and Makeup: Terrell Mullin | Asst Photographer: Devon Adderly
Asst Fashion Stylist: EJ King/Danny Williams

Haute Find: Mara Hoffman Swimwear

I hope I'm not the only one who hasn't finished getting their swim wear game up for this season! If not, then we're all in luck, because Mara Hoffman has some very nice African inspired pieces in her 2011 Swim Wear Collection. Prices start from around $60 and go up to about $300.








Shop Mara Hoffman swim wear online or find your nearest retailer.

Ode to Snapbacks

Julian Louie x Aldo

Hey Hauties !!!!
Please pardon my absence, I've been so caught up with finishing my last semester at college strong. I'm still working on the great skills of prioritization & time management, but I'm getting there!

Anywho, glad to come back with some haute shoes -- the Aldo for Julian Louie collaboration. This is quite possibly one of the best things to ever happen to Aldo, these wedges are too fab! The exotic suede patchwork and tribal prints make these edgy shoes a must have for my closet. I've been waiting for their release since November, and finally these four patterns can be purchased for $125 in select stores in NY, Miami & California. The taupe Sobeslava can even be purchased online here.





What do you think? Haute Tamales ?

Snapshots

Just some images I found visually stimulating ... enjoy :]


first thought: Poison Ivy


Soon I'll be posting men's fashion features, can't forget about the fellas!

Vogue Italia x Black Allure

Very befitting of Black History Month, Vogue Italia featured an editorial of the top black models in the industry for their February 2011 issue. The likes of Ajak Deng, Sessilee Lopez, Jourdann Dunn, Kinee Diouf, & Chanel Iman delived striking images of a vintage copacabana tale. Filled with intense passion and heat, this editorial is stunning!

Black can not be any more B E A U T I F U L.

Swan Lake

Japanese inspired | Givenchy Spring 2011 Couture |







... Elegance personified, very reminiscent of Swan Lake

even reminds me of exotic beetles you'd find in the amazon rain forest or the deserts of Africa.




photo credit Fashion Rouge

Look for Less: Giuseppe, Meet BeBe

These fierce Giuseppe Zanotti Leopard wedges are a haute commodity this fall. The 6" heel and sleek animal print screams fab ... and it also screams expensive. If you're not willing to spend $1,195 on these monsters, BeBe has a nice alternative. Their "Charlotte" Wedge Booties can be purchased for $198 here

Guiseppe heels that's the monster shoe

Viva La Africa

As a Nigerian American I absolutely LOVE to see Africans doing their thing in the fashion industry. African culture is so rich & vibrant and it's beautiful when African designers are able to express that in their pieces. I was on myasho.com (African fashion site) today and here are some of my favorite designs, enjoy :)



Snakeskin Cape from Afromania by Nkwo




Print Skirt by Tiffany Amber




Isabella Jump0suit by Tiffany Amber




Olive Trench Coat by Christie Brown Ghana






Luxe Embellished Jacket from Jewel by Lisa




Black Print Jacket by Christie Brown Ghana