For The Love Of Bags

 This post comes to you after much thought on my pathetic bag collection. Well now I can hardly call my numerous thrift find a bag collection. So I figured I must do something about that. I have been dreaming hopelessly of Celine, Botkier, Prada and Phillip Lim that I lost track of what is actually in my closet honestly. I tell you I have spent countless hours drooling and fantasizing about Celine. Sometimes when I wake up in the next morning and go to my closet you can imagine the disappointment when the charming handbag I dreamed of is not in my possession. Meanwhile I plan on obtaining pieces that are in my "college student" budget according to my father and pick up handbags that are fun, youthful yet classy. Ideally I would love to have a superb glitzy array of designer goodies until then I will search for contemporary pieces that showcase my style. I also thought I would invest in a range of colors because what better way to experiment with color everyday than with a great handbag. I challenged myself to look for great and inexpensive pieces all under $100 that are a mix of fun, youthful, classy with luxe appeal. I figured I could start there and that will help to shape the direction of my personal collection and who knows maybe sooner rather than later I will be able to include a lustful piece or two. I also plan on enhancing my ring collection. I have stumble upon gem gossip; a blog of all things sparkly. With links to sites like Etsy; the magical land of one of a kind antique and handmade jewelry and in no time I will have a satisfactory ring collection. I am shooting for 100 or so pieces by the summer. A girl can never have too many rings. 

CHOIES $68.89

Topshop $59.34 

ZARA $89.90

ZARA $79.90

ASOS 93.25      

CHOIES $68.89

Choies $81.99 

                                                                           

Nasty Gal $48

What do you collect? Share your collections with us!

I have included a few shots from the "show your ring" portion of  Gem Gossip. Check out the site filled with lust after rings. enjoy!

What Do I Wear Now

 Tips and tricks from FW that you can copy now

 All the buzz has been around Fall 2013 for the past month it is indeed very exciting  But, Do you find yourself wondering what you can wear now! Spring is upon us but it’s far from sunny outside. So what do we do for the time being.If you are like me and find yourself in a constant battle in the morning not knowing what to wear and you’re looking for a way to mix up your look a bit. Well I have compiled a couple of style tricks from this season’s shows that you can go ahead and start wearing now. As you know Paris fashion week ended earlier this week concluding the end of the season. A bittersweet feeling  however we are left will beautiful , out of this world and insane inspirations that leaves us at the edge of our seat for next season.  

•     Phillip Lim [ wear a dress shirt under your sweater leave one end untucked sitting between your sweater and pants or skirt]

Aimee song of Song Of Style

•       Karen walker [ roll your t-shirt into your coat sleeve {I prefer elbow length but you can take this trick up to arm length if you like}]

•      Rag and Bone [ wear a pair of sheer thigh highs under some shorts or skirt for a sexy 80’s effect]

•       Add a pop of color [ Rag and bone, David Hart ( for the Beaux use a pocket square for a pop of color) , Pre fall Dior –Raf simmons] You can choose to do this trick with just anything, a bag, shoes, hat or jacket.

(What were some of your favorites from the shows?)

sources: Refinerie 29, NY Mag, Harper’s bazaar, and good old Tumblr 

Hello, February

I know this comes four days too late , but I think I can still welcome the wonderful month of February. The lovers month. Wish you all could hear the sarcasm in my voice. I'm not a sucker for Valentines day , but sometimes I wish I was because I have a serious addiction with chocolate and I love flowers; especially white lilies.This month signifies not only the lovers holiday but also ... Its Black History month. Are you excited! I know I am. February also reminds me that its really a new semester, the holidays are long gone , we're well into the new year ( even though I still catch myself writing 2012 on my papers). The first week of the month I know I must begin to befriend my textbooks. Luckily this semester I'm taking all major related courses and I love them all despite my terrible schedule.
Most of all , New York Fashion Week  (Fall 2013) is upon us, the most anticipated time of year. Beginning Feb 7-14 so I simply cannot wait to the "high priests" of fashion to tell us what is in for next season and also the highly anticipated shows that goes on off the runway; The Street style. I plan on going to the city this weekend hopefully. Sadly It will be a short trip but I am having serious New York city withdrawal that any dose of the city air will suffice.

coat & spike bracelet c/o Nasty Gal, shirt c/o H&M, glasses c/o Ray Ban, bag c/o Local thrift store, boots c/o Urbanog 

Afro Punk Fever

For those of you who knows this community very well this might come as a shock that today was the first ever time I took the liberty of exploring Afro Punk, and to those less fortunate like my former self (12 hours ago) Afro Punk is an amazing online community that is designed to give" a voice to thousands of multi cultural kids fiercely identifying with a lifestyle path-less-traveled"."Afro-punk is a platform for the other Black experience, the one we don't see in our media".I I spent the afternoon today learning about their work and exploring the community. I gain lots and lots of ideas and quite amazing inspirations. Check out Afro punk I am sure you will not be disappointed. I think its a great place to get culturally inspired , stay informed about the punk/rock/indie subculture and also to get street style inspirations and hair trends from some very cool and creative individuals. ( this includes also a collection of tumblr and Pinterest photographs depicting the meaning of Afro punk and its many looks within the community).