Friday 23 September 2011

QUOTE-TO-NOTE! (4)

"I believe fashion is not about what you wear, but how you wear it. It's more that putting together outfits and creating different looks, but a form of expression of one's identity, creating a new outer layer of skin. I live it, I breathe it. I express it." Adetayo Fajemisin

Tuesday 20 September 2011

FASHIONISTO! (5) - KANYE WEST

Grey blazer paired up with an unexpected star pattern, polo shirt and red pocket scarf - nice!
We all know a face that doesn't need an introduction! Love him or hate him, you must admit that his confidence makes him a character like no other, and this confidence is translated immensely in his fashion choices.

"Appearance is everything. You have to respect the clothes. When you walk into a room and you are well-dressed, those who respect fashion have to honour you in a whole new way. When I see someone with no taste - automatically I am taking points off of their opinion about other things, about music I'm like, 'You cannot figure out what shoes to put with your shirt! How am I going to listen to you about anything else?" Insightful words from the man himself. 

With a fashion disposition like his, it only make sense that he would embark on major projects that include, a men’s footwear collection for Louis Vuitton "Kanye for LV" and the launch of his own fashion label, "Pastelle". Personally I absolutely love the way Kanye finishes off most of his outfits with a statement blazer, and who doesn't appreciate a man that wears great shoes?! This is clearly a man that understands and owns his style.

The red blazer gives this outift so much umph!

On trend with the autumn colour palette!

Pin stripes!
Leather pants and a chunky gold necklace worn with such confidence!

The details on this jacket make it a statement garment!

The black trimming on this blazer is so chic!
Sexy loafers!

Even Kanye is rocking leopard print!

The trainers give this classic tuxedo get up a fashion-forward twist!

Rusty-red from head to toe - daring!

FASHIONISTO! (4) - LABRINTH

Any man that can pull of wearing that much mustard yellow deserves 5 stars!
Not only is he the talent behind one of my all time, favourite songs Let The Sunshine - Labrinth and Frisky - Tinie Tempah ft. Labrinth, he is also a man worth making note of when it comes to recognising someone that has their own, individual style! Take a look at some of the vibrant shoes this man owns, plus you have to commend a man that's not afraid of colour, and Labrinth definately isn't! Born Timothy Mckenzie, this is an individual that knows how to find the right balance between having a playful yet sophisticated style and I find it very exciting.

Monochrome brogues - brilliant!
Rust coloured loafers, full blue suit, plum red tie and pocket scarf!
Three-tone shoes - fancy!
Tell me someone else who can confidently pull off this one!
Now this is called taking a risk!
Even I want that blazer!!!
Metallic effect - jungle green suit, lime green shirt and yellow bow tie - loving the colour mix

Monday 19 September 2011

FASHIONISTA! (3) - SOLANGE KNOWLES

I think it's about time we stopped making reference to this Miss Knowles as just Beyonce's little sister. She is a vibrant, expressive and very unique character of her own a needs to be recognised as more that just another celebrities sister! The old Solange in my opinion had a very commercial and predictable fashion sense, but this new and reformed woman shes grown to become means she always surprises with her outfit debuts, and the afrocentric style she embraces makes her a fashionista worth my time! She never fails to impress and definately owns everything she wears! As much as we love her sister Beyonce, you can't deny that Solange has the upper hand in the fashion department! Ooh...brace yourself for what your about to see below!

Chunky knits worn the right way!
You can't flaw this one!
Plain cami, splash of colour and simple accessories- you be the judge!

Yellow-on-yellow suit- looks great!
Statement blouse and a maxi skirt with a slit to die for!

Bold prints-daring!

Same print, different colours - I want that blazer!
Tribal prints - so on trend!

Effortless drapping!
Hello Miss Sunshine!
The pants! The blazer! The hair!
Makes you want those braids doesn't it?!


Maxi skirt and a sexy bustier- looks brilliant!

FASHIONISTA! (2) - SHINGAI SHONIWA

Now, if the group 'The Noisettes' rings a bell, then you should definately know who this gorgoeus woman is! As the lead singer of the band, Shingai Shoniwa, of Zimbabwean descent, has alot on her plate but still manages to look fabulous on any given occassion! Her vibrant fashion sense paired up with her ever exciting afro hair dos make her a quirky, colourful and fun fashionista. Not only is her style interesting to follow, she has also been described as “the most natural, charismatic frontwoman in British music today, an acrobatic showgirl-cum-disco diva’’ by Time Online. 

Pink has never looked better in my opinion!

Coloured metallics- gorgeous paired with black!

Twice with the pink!

Ankle length pencil dress- so sophisticated!

Now this is how you wear a trench coat!
Royal blue is such a complintary colour in her skin tone!


Risk worth taking with that skirt!
Fashion-forward LBD! (Little Black Dress for those of you unfamiliar with the acronym.)

Now these are statement pants!

This is a woman not afraid of trying anything and everything!

FASHIONISTA! (1) - VV BROWN

Clean-cut tailoring!
Kaleidoscope effect print and butterfly stripes-daring!

For those of you who do not know Miss Brown, born Vanessa Brown, well then now you do! She's the gorgeous British singer,song writer and model behind songs 'Shark in The Water' (which I love!), 'Crying Blood' and 'Leave!' amongst others. Now, as you can see this songstress does have her own trademark retro fringe, which sets her apart from others - and isn't that what style is all about?! How many of us would ever think to walk around with a rolled up, flat top fringe-do as an everyday look?!
VV is on trend with dogtooth! She has a whole rail full of it!



Detailed shift dress!

Peep-toe, heeled brogues!

Yes darling! It's called Royal Blue!



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