Just in case you thought that shaved head was your idea....

Meet "Queen Kelis", the originator. I know, I know get over it. But the more and more I see those wanna be fashion icons(I will not say her name). I get sad because nobody ever mentions that well, Kelis was doing it 5 years ago.

The things I love about winter!

While fall is my favorite season because you get to pretty much combine all the seasons wardrobes into one. (Leggings, boots, skirts and dresses, cute jackets, flats and shorts-when it's still a bit warm.) I do really love winter, and no not just because of Christmas. I love winter dressing, although I am trudging around campus trying to stay warm- I have decided that I will become a fashionable snow bunny. I have posted, som pics to the right, of my new winter must haves, that are warm and fashionable. Enjoy!

Couture Chic

As a Kent State University student I am fortunate enough to be surrounded by talented people from all walks of life. A few of these students collaborated together to make the "Couture Chic" photo shoot come to life.
Rachel Kilroy: Photography
Ashley Morgan: Styling and Hair
Rashonna Duett: Styling
Ryan Robinson: Make up

Please click on the link below, to check out this fabulous photo story.
http://uhurumag.blogspot.com

Cyber Monday

Image by Steve Rhodes via Flickr

Hello fellow shopaholics!!!

Did you stay in to avoid the frenzy on black friday? Did you miss out on sales because you couldn't be two places at once? Or, and this is where I fit in. Are you just not done searching for sales yet?

---Well if you said yes to any of these questions. I have great news! Today is Cyber Monday!!!!
Cyber Monday is defined as the ceremonial kickoff to the holiday online shopping season. This event always happens the Monday after black friday. And just as you would expect the sales are worth the wait, with discounts on pretty much every item on the sites and normally free shipping as well. (I took advantage on my favorite website, Oldnavy.com)

SO PLEASE GO TO YOUR FAVORITE STORE'S WEBSITE BEFORE MIDNIGHT TO LAND GREAT HOLIDAY DEALS!!!

The Great Internship Search...

In preparation for my journey to NYC I have been tirelessly applying for internships. I have even worked out a way to get credit for my internship(even though I am technically not suppose to take one for credit yet), just so I can get a internship at a magazine. However I have nothing to show for my hard work.

---Besides playing phone tag with Liz Claiborne, and 2 interviews with Rodale Inc.(a magazine publisher), nothing has happened. I feel like I am running out of internships to apply for-at least in the fashion magazine realm.

I am also interested in Fashion PR, should I apply for PR internships as well?

Everything with a label on it should not be bought.

Dior Rain Boots

Plastic and patent leather, Dior, $440

Now don't get me wrong, I absolutely love Dior's accessories!!! I actually list it as one of my favorite fashion houses(labels). However, I can't bring myself to buy rain boots for $440!!! Yes, they are cute, and yes they are made with patent leather. But it is not real leather, which means these boots will probably work just as well as the boots I purchased from Kmart. SO, the moral of this story, is sometimes you are just paying for the label....be careful because brand names don't make you stylish.

New York, New York!!!!

As I try to finish out this horrid semester in Kent, Ohio with good enough grades, I contemplate a new beginning. If you didn't know, I will be spending all next semester in New York City for school and hopefully an internship! And as I scheduled my classes, and completed my first internship interview...I realized NYC is right around the corner. Now I will admit, this will not be your normal study abroad trip, and for some people going to New York for a semester is no big deal. But for me, someone who grew up in an urban gutter of Ohio, it's huge!! People I grew up with dream of babies and taking on a management position...some maybe even doctor's and lawyers. But I have never heard anyone in my hometown say they wanted to move to New York and write for a fashion magazine(Or maybe they left already:)

----And in honor of my NYC days to come, I will be starting a countdown(an actual timer is posted on the side of this blog.) Along with that I will be posting as much info on preparing for the Big City and finding an internship as possible.

An undying love affair....

"There's something magical and mesmerizing about fashion. It's such an amazing world, a getaway full of creative and gorgeous elements." -Priscilla Pena

The above quote is so very true. People ask me why I fell in love with fashion and this quote is my answer. While I actually do not enjoy dressing most people but myself, the world of fashion still draws me in. It is and will always be a never ending love affair, however I will no longer be studying fashion after this school year. While I do love it, I can't take the classes anymore. I have a goal and if I don't get out now, I will never hone my writing skills to achieve it. AND I WILL ACHIEVE IT! Stay tuned....a couple of years from now, you may see me on the masthead of your favorite magazine.

The Revival of Friend Spots: Devin White

What can I say about Mr. White aka Alex(:, besides we have a crazy past! We were friends first, then mutual crushes, then a couple, then friends, and now I don't actually know what we are. What I do know however, is that no matter what we have been through, I will always value this young man. He's probably one of the most intelligent guys i've ever met, but on top of that he's an individual. A self proclaimed shoe fanatic, with his own individual style.I mean his major is engineering but on top of his brains, he's an artist. And deep down, his artistic side is his most attractive quality. But enough about what I think....let's hear from Devin White, himself!

1. Name: Devin White

2. Occupational/Career Goal: Biomedical Engineer either Focusing in Footwear Biomechanics or Prothetics

3: Favorite Color: Columbia Blue...its strangely shifting toward Concord Purple

4: Do you Consider yourself fashion savvy? I mean...why wouldn't I?

5. Style Icon: The 60s and 90s...80s also. I loved the creativity from those who pushed just enough to complete a classy look...but never overdid it in the 60s...and Jeans were beasty then. Then I love how the 80s just pushed the envelope completely. That's really when people had FREEDOM with style...which lead to people in the 90s to help have their style mean something. So much was going on and style had a purpose.

6. Favorite Clothing Line or Designer: I LOVE Shades of Greige!!! That line is a serious problem and will change the game. I'm getting put on to more exclusive people, so I will update this in a couple months. ***See what I mean, by stylish, he hipped me on to this line!***

7. Style/Wardrobe Must Have: Soft Fabrics and Crisp Denim. Like I almost don't have to explain why.

8. Never Leave Home Without It: I will NEVER leave home with out my wallet. Or my underwear(bad experience in 1st grade.)

9. Words to Live By: A good leader doesn't demonstrate that he knows what to do, he teaches others the ways of his craft.

Am I Depressed????

No..... I don't mean literally, I mean is my wardrobe depressed?

If you haven't noticed from the previous post, the main color in my wardrobe is black... throw in a little brown, and maybe some olive green or burnt orange..... and you can picture my closet!!!

Now don't get me wrong I do have some bright colors to throw on... the occasional blue, purple, or pink. But I came to the realization that I don't even tend to buy red (which is my favorite color) anymore. I don't know what it is, but I am drawn to blacks and browns all year long.

Should I be worried???

Feedback Please:

Do you wear a lot of black?

Do you think black is depressing, or just a classic color?

Does all black look as chic and sexy as that little black dress?

---Thanks for the input!!!!

Additions to my Wish List

This has been a busy but fun weekend. Because of that, I have 4 additions to my wish list today. Here goes....

Striped-Sweater Knit Slipper Boots $15 on Oldnavy.com

I love these slippers, instead of my normal fluffy slippers. I can slip these on and have warm feet while walking around the apartment. They are also a very reasonable price...so who's buying them for me?

Vested Sequin Top

$19.80 at Forever 21.com

This sparkly casual top can be worn with some sexy jeans and pumps to a party, or classic denim and knee-length boots to class. Why is this on my wish list? Because this has fall holiday party written all over it... who says pretty has to be uncomfortable.

Naughty Monkey 4 inch pumps

$49.99 on piperlime.com

I am not ashamed to say that I am an admirer of heels from afar. Due to 2 foot surgeries and all out clumsiness, heels give me so much pain I can't bear to stand in them for more than an hour.

But these babies are sooo drool worthy, and they seem to be calling my name. Not only are they the perfect combination of my loves of black and fun prints. They have also been marked down to a reasonable price! But I am a broke college student, and I am the birthday girl, I'd rather you buy them for me. Need my size?

Kelsi Dagger Calf Boots

$260.00 on piperlime.com

Explanation: I am in serious need of some new brown boots!!!!

Pricey they are, but you have to admit they are sexy....anyways I'll be waiting for them to hit clearance.

Stay tuned for the rest of my wish list, or have you gotten my gift already?

My Birthday Wish List!!!

Ok so as I have mentioned before I will be turning 21 in 10 whole days. In honor of this extremely important holiday(:, I have decided to make myself a wish list. Every day I will post my new must have, no matter how outrageous it may be. SO please don't judge me if I go as far as to have a pony on the list, I mean it is my wish list!!! And on my actual birthday, I will reveal to you what I actually received. So cross your fingers and here goes!

My first Covet:

$14.58 on Amazon.com

The Teen Vogue Handbook: With interviews and tips from fashion legends, on how they broke into the industry and what you can do to get where they are. (I'll admit, I cheated and ordered this for myself.) But stay tuned and see what else I am drooling over!!

Don't you just love the military look!!?

(Image taken from InStyle.com)
InStyle has just confirmed what us fashion mavens already knew, military style is so not just for combat! This is great news considering that the women in my family have a odd obsession for olive green, and now we have a fashionable reason to wear it. However this is not a new trend ladies and gents, so before you go out and splurge on a military jacket or anything in the ballpark please rummage through your parents closet. I've already done so and added a army fatigue peaseant skirt to my wardrobe. Now what will I spend money on are the beautiful wedged booties above, if only the bank would allow...maybe i'll be blessed. STay tuned to find out!!

From the Mind of Nina Garcia

Now I know that everyone is not as addicted to Project Runway, as I am. So let me catch you up on the fabulous Nina Garcia. Not only is she is a judge on Project Runway but she is the former editor of Elle magazine, and currently the Fashion Director at Marie Claire. Nina has been guiding the readers from the runway to their closet for over a year, but she has finally topped herself! In the September issue, Nina has put together her top shopping tips....and here they are.

1. Take inventory-If you try on your own clothes, and learn to mix and match. You won't be so prone to shopping for things you don't actually need.

2. Make a need list- After you take inventory of your closet, make a list of what you need, not what you want. Try to stock up on the basics, like a classic white shirt or a new little black dress.

3. Invest in the essentials- Splurge on things that will last for years. Like a nice coat. (Sidebar:Yes, at this time it's hard to spend more than $100 on anything and as a college student I know. But it makes more sense to spend money on something that will last, than be cheap and replace the item two months later.)

Nina provides readers with essential fashion advice every month...so stay tuned for more.

Fashion is Life Updates

The key to planning anything, is promotion!!!!!! In our fashion's show case, we raid people with social networking invites, use word of mouth, and pass out flyers. Speaking of flyers......check out these beauties above.

(Flyer designed by OE Graphicz)

So....I may be becoming a sneaker head.

Above are my lovely DC's that I just purchased to Debut at my Fashion show in October. Now I've always loved shoes but I've always preferred boots and flats over heels or gym shoes. But now the older I get, the more versatile I become, and sneakers are just getting so pretty! The only problem is I tend to buy shoes that you can only wear with certain colors, and in this case a color that I never ever wear(purple). Well stay tuned to see what I throw on with these pretty kicks.

So I think I may be a little obsessed with this woman. I just love her edge! And I want to prove to everyone, that unlike people think...Rihanna did not come up with the new style she is rocking. If you look at the pic above, you see a much better version of Ri Ri's do. Now...forgive me for coming off as a hater, because I do value Rihanna as a style icon. But please people give credit, where credit is due.

Friend Spot: BFF- Rod

All I can say is this dude is literally mini jay-Z, lol. But that's not why he's my BFF, when I had a issue with most guys in high school he was there to be my male voice of reason. And I'll always appreciate him for that. We may not be at the same school or even at the same job anymore(KMART days!) But nobody will ever take the title of BFF. Happy Birthday BFF!!!!

1.Name: Rod Harris, Jr.

2.Occupation/Career Goal: Student/Human Resource Manager

Favorite Color: Blue, Black, Red, White

4. Do you consider yourself fashion savvy? Of Course

5. Style Icon: Yup, Sure Do... Jay-Z

6. Favorite Clothing Line or Designer: Rocawear

7. Style/Wardrobe Must Have: Nike Forces or Dunks/Tims... And A Hat.

8. Never Leave Home Without It: Keys, G1 and my wallet

9.Words to Live By: "Either Love Me Or Leave Me Alone"

Friend Spot-Kimmy(Happy Bday!)

What can I say about my Kimmy, besides I really do love this girl. Not only is she me my friend but my sis. And when I'm in need she's always there for me to talk to all night, about any and everything. Me, her, and chenelle brown(previous friend spot) were literally like the 3 stooges. Wheter it was laughing all night at our movie nights or are adventures to the rec, both of these girls always made me smile. And since I've already interviewed C.brown, Kimmy it is now your turn. O and happy birthday kimmy!!!

1.Name: Kimberly Miller

2.Occupation/Career Goal: Fashion Designer/Line owner

3. Favorite Color: Purple

4. Do you consider yourself fashion savvy? I'm fashion savvy from time to time, sometimes I'm just weird when it comes to how I dress

5. Style Icon: I don't have a style Icon, I'd feel like I would steal there look.

6. Favorite Clothing Line or Designer: My favorite line is Balenciaga, I think because I love the name.

7. Style/Wardrobe Must Have: My wardrobe must have is either a nice pair of dark jeans or my vest...love those vests.

8. Never Leave Home Without It: I could never leave home without my purse, my life is in it.....I hate to carry it, but can't stand to leave it outta reach.

Well that was my friend Kimmy, stay tuned for more.

On it's way to greatness!

So my friend's mom started this great website, that features her very affordable and very beautiful Jewelry. That in her mind is actually pretty ugly lol, not really but that's the name of her site. http://prettyuglyjewels.com/index.php Now in all honestly the Jewels are anything but ugly, and truly worth every penny. In fact I have a eye on the pretty pair of earrings pictured above. Hopefully my bank account will allow me to treat myself to these. Stay tuned to find out if I get them. And until then, check out all the pretty things at>>>http://prettyuglyjewels.com/index.php.

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