STREET FASHION: PHILLY STYLE!!!!!!!............ VIEW MORE

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*FEATURING YOU* with PHILLY NATIVE RYAN POWELL!!!!!!.............VIEW MORE

 The first time I fell in love with Ryan Powell's work was last fall when he took this photo of me below at the Philly Fashion Week Ready-to-Wear showcase! His style just captures the moment.... any moment... and made me feel like I was the only girl in the world looking back at it! =)

In the eyes of the photographer, he's more than just that but rather a "Time Stopper" & I whole heartedly agree!! I would have to say for me, the eclectic photo artist has an incomparable style as all his photo's deliver a warm feel and makes you feel as if you were there! 

Since we've met, I have been following his work as well as growth and HAD to sit down with him to share his art with the world! See more of Ryan Powell's photographs and get to know the published photographer here, through our exclusive interview below!!!........click the link to view more. 

INDIE-DESIGNER TAKEOVER x TWO!!!!............VIEW MORE

Saturday night while in Old City, I attended the US*US boutique for the Indie Designer 1st Friday mixer!! The event was thrown to support local independent, made in america, fashion designers and was sponsored by HughE Dillon of Philly Chit Chat, Sarragamo, Tito's Handmade Vodka, & DJ Chaisley Lussier!! Some of the featured designers included LELE, Aso Dimisi, Secret Bohemia, Lobo Mau, Katie Yamaguchi, Mariel Rojo, & Lila Ila! 

The event was a hit!! Last fall I went to my first Indie Designer takeover event (pics below) held at the Kembrel Pop-up Shop on Chestnut St.. And it was fun, but this one was wayy more of my type of party! I loved the indoor/outdoor setting along with the free style-spirt atmosphere. And as always, I had a wonderful time meeting some pretty cool peeps! Check them out when you read on.
 
After snapping a few pics, I wanted to double back around the corner to Cultured Couture for their Art-Music first Friday event! By the time I got there the festivities were over :(. I did get a chance though to take a quick flick of my good friend and his uber cute dog Polo!!

See what went down when you read on...!...

KINEE DIOUF'S SPREAD FOR VOGUE NETHERLANDS!!!!!!.......VIEW MORE

Love the Angles. Love the Colors. Love the Model!!!!

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PHILLY STREET FASHION: ODUNDE STYLE!!!!........VIEW MORE

 It's All About I N D I V I D U A L I T Y!

This was the best Odunde that I have ever been too! I don't know why..... but it was just something about the energy in thoses streets of South Philly that ooozed peace & love!! The streets were packed as ususal, but there was no violence...no negativity.....there wasn't even enough air space for that.Lol. The vibe was just too powerful!!

It was a really great feeling to be in one place at one time with sooo many people that appreciated art, individuality, music, dance, style, and most importantly African culture!!!

I left feeling revived, regenerated, & almost reinvented in a way!

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WILLOW SMITH: SLEEK & CHIC @ THE AFTER EARTH PREMIER!!!!!!.............VIEW MORE

After the way Willow was dressed the other day while out and about with Kylie Kardashian, I have to admit I was beginning to think she was losing her self, doing drugs, or something!!

 But here, this outfit right here..... shows that she still has a great sense of style and knows how to rock it well!!!!

WARRIOR WOMAN HEELS!!!!!!..........VIEW MORE

"DEVAWN- ACCESSORIES" ONLINE BOUTIQUE!!!!!...............VIEW MORE

A few weeks back, I got invited to a small jewelry showcase that was being held at a new hotel in Old City.  The display took place on the rooftop lounge at Hotel Monaco inside one of their uniquely decorated event rooms. The view was AMAZING!!!!.....
Ashley Devawn hosted the intimate event, while giving away complimentary gifts to all of her guest! Her online boutique is based out of New York City but is truly nation wide, selling accessories from all over including Florida, Chicago, California, the DMV and even Canada!!! Some of the Designers that can be found on www.ShopDevawn.com are Vintage Royalty, Street Luxe, CanDID Art, and Mdurvwa!
To get a sneak peak on what you'll find on the site when you check it out, click on the link to view more photo's inside!!

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YOUNG, HIP & CHIC PRESENTS: URBAN FLRT'S TRUNK SHOW!!!!!! ...........VIEW MORE

So, early Saturday evening I got the chance to view an exclusive T-shirt line based out of Harlem, New York!! The event was held at Showroom 77, which is one of Philly's first showrooms, located right off of South Street! The owner/blogger of Young, Hip & Chic, Tweety Elitou, decided to partner with Urban FLRT to give Philly a little taste of the creativity that comes straight out of Harlem!
I arrived pretty late, but of course I still had the pleasure to meet Mr. Corey Wesley who is the owner and designer of  the Urban FLRT brand. His shirts were ultra soft and are designed with the art embedded in the shirts themselves. Giving you the opportunity to make any style your favorite and wear it over and over and over again!! The trunk show was an amazing  introduction to his Spring/Summer 2013 collection and the chic tee's gave me Art & Fashion at it's best!!  I was uber happy that I got  my very own UF tee! AND........it was free, lol!
For more photo's of the collection, click the link to view them inside!!............

RICKY CODIO- FEATURING YOU!!!!! EXTENDED INTERVIEW.........VIEW MORE

Meet the Photographer!! I officially met the very talented Ricky Codio last year during a Philly Style Bloggers event co-hosted by Rent The Runway. Previously, I had seen his work popping up all over the city with a fresh, new....and very artistic style! The moments he captures on camera have a feel & vibe of simplicity, yet they are powerful and complex all at the same time!! I would have to say, that's my favorite part about his photograph's!
Inside, FGT covers an extensive interview with Ricky touching basis on his favorite genre to shoot, where he's originally from, & how he got his foot in the industry!!! .........Be sure to click the link to also view more photo's of his unique work.

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"LATOIAMICHELLE" POP-UP EVENT!!!!!!.........VIEW MORE

Yesterday was suppose to be a networking fulfilled night for me (with no work involved) and yet somehow I still managed to snap a few flicks of the action at the LaToiaMichelle Pop Up shop event; with my phone lol. The shin-dig was held at the newly opened Bellargo Piarge Boutique in the Piazza @Schmidts, consisting of light treats and complimentary drinks!! I got a chance to see some of the latest and hottest threads to come out of the LaTioaMichelle camp first hand including trendy tops, pants, and head wear!!! To get a glimpse of what went on, click the link for more photo's............

FAV LOOKS FROM GRAMMY'S 2013 & BEYONCE'S VOGUE SPREAD INSIDE!!!!!!......VIEW MORE

Unfortunately, last night I caught a few snippets of the Grammy's, but my favorite part consisted of watching Rihanna perform with the Marley brothers and Bruno Mars during a Tribute for the late great Bob Marley!! I felt & thought that, that was a great experience, opportunity, and moment for Rihanna to rock out on stage "with her peoples" lol. Aside from that, I caught a few red carpet looks that were my FAV for the night!!! .......click the link to view them inside and find the full Vogue spread of Beyonce for their March 2013 release!

BEHIND THE SCENES & GONZ OFFICIAL VIDEO "ALIVE"!!!!!!........VIEW MORE

The official "Alive" Video is finally here!!! I had the pleasure of styling Rapper/Singer Gonz and model Jessica Crawford for his current single Alive right before the new year started. This day was sooooo fun!! It was a ten hour video shoot consisting of 4 looks, 3 different locations, and a Crazy dope team!! Music was produced by Do from Am_Ghost, the behind the scenes shots taken by photographer Mark Jones, Hair/Make-up by Bri-the-Stylist, patch work designs by the talented Dre of Love My Fresh, and can't forget the man behind the camera Mr. Rec The Director!!!! Click the link to find more behind the scenes photo's  AND the official video inside!!!!

IMPERFEK by SUMI- OFFICIAL BRAND LAUNCH!!!!!!.........VIEW MORE

Imperfek has officially hit the streets of Philly!!!! Sumi Floyd was a proud designer  last night  selling out of all her sweatshirts from her new and upcoming  line "Imperfek". She creates and reconstructs pants, shirts, etc. you name it and she can do it! The event last night consisted of a host of family and friends to support the woman of the evening, cupcakes by Tastee Pastries, fruity drinks & of course food!!..... Click the link to view more photo's of the launch party and find out if you'll be rocking IMPERFEK when you read on!!!

SESSILEE LOPEZ x FASHION GONE ROUGE=HAUTE!!!!!!..........VIEW MORE

View more photo's of this fierce babe when you click the link!!

GOODBYE GOSSIP GIRL!!!!!! X O X O................VIEW MORE

The drama, the intensity, the BEST!!! The season finale tonight was everything I needed it to be....Blair and Chuck, Serena and Dan....the Bass'. Too much! And you already know the fashion was on point!! This series was one of the first fashion t.v. shows to inspire me to do what I'm doing today! Every look has been consistently executed on an immaculate level episode after episode and tonight didn't fail me either. Leighton Meester (Blair) wore a beautiful blue Elie Saab gown and Blake Lively(Serena) ended the evening in a gold & white tulle Georges Chakra Couture gown! We all knew this was coming one day & anybody with any type of style, fashion sense, and/or class is going to truly miss Gossip Girl, I know! The young and chic's FAV sop-opera lol!   XoXo Gossip Girl!!!...........click the link for more photo's

GLAM SLAM OR NOT A FAN?!?!!! LADY GAGA..........VIEW MORE

IDK, Are you feeling Lady Gaga's recent caged mask look??

Glam Slam or Not A fan? Vote below...more photo's inside!!

I AM MILAN ROUGE -OFFICIAL LAUNCH PARTY!!!!!!.....,,,,,,,....VIEW MORE

Last night I attended the official launch of Milan Rouge's blog Iammilanrouge.com and her brand Milano Di Rouge. I have to say I was impressed! The event was a major success!!! I had the pleasure of interviewing the beautiful Milan during the event as we stood in the lobby of  Industry XIX  &  discussed her position in the industry, how long she has been going hard, and her excitement about her recent accomplishments!! Relive the night by clicking the link and find more photo's as well as the full interview inside!!

FINALLY: MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA FOR H&M!!!!!........VIEW MORE

If you don't already know, the time has come for all of us girls (& guys) that has ever dreamt of owning a $1000-or-more piece from the masterful Maison Margiela!! Yesterday, November 15th marked the date of the release for H&M and Maison Martin Margiela's highly anticipated collabo! The unconventional high fashion pieces are now on sale at H&M.com and priced at super affordable costs compared to the brand's every day prices. View some of my favorite pieces from the combo when you read on. You'll also be glad to catch a glimpse of what the leading edge collection will run your pockets & your purses!!! ;-)..............click the link for more photo's

STREET FASHION: WASHINGTON D.C.'s STYLE!!!!!!........VIEW MORE

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