Back To School And Looking So Good!

Going back to school is never something to look forward to, but the new sac a dos bosphore backpack from Louis Vuitton ($1410) will certainly make it a less painful experience. There is no better way to make new friends or become the teacher's pet!

Groove To This!

This would make an awesome backdrop sound for your end of summer soiree! If you are a fan of Bjork, then this re-mix will be a heavenly experience. Enjoy!

Rihanna Dazzles At Madison Square Garden

Rihanna took her look to another level Thursday night when she donned a black gown with red lights streaming out of it while performing at Madison Square Garden in NYC. Considering her fiery red hairdo its safe to say she is definitely on fire these days!

Bat Those Lashes!

Fuller, longer and colorful are the lashes of the moment. Its time to get dramatic and playful when dolling up for a night out or a night in (depending on your preference). Say goodbye to the generic black or brown shades and make way for the theatrics. A lot of brands are joining in on the fun supplying false eyelashes in an array of colors and styles. ILLAMASQUA, sells a set of them for $16 and the looks range from subtle to daring. Sephora also has a case of Glitter Lashes ($8) that are easy to apply and wont weigh your eyelids down. Being a girl is so much fun!

"Clog" Your Way To The Perfect Strut

Falken from Sam Edelman ($200.95) at Zappos

Studclog from Stuart Weitzman ($196.65) at Zappos

Deal from Franco Sarto ($119.00) at Zappos

Allston from Via Spiga ($185.00) at Zappos

Swiss from daniblack ($154.00) at Zappos


Clogs are now becoming a fashion mainstay, thanks to all the cool variations in texture and style. From the animal print to the peep-toe detail, clogs are anything but the boring footwear that we used to wear to make grocey store runs or tend the garden. They should definitely become every fashionistas best friend this fall.

Feline Power

Leopard Print Scarf ($32) Topshop

Belted Leopard Tunic Tube ($49) Arden B

Dierdre ($130) Nine West

Leopard Intarsia Beanie ($275) Stella McCartney







Now that we are half way into summer, it's time to start stocking your wardrobe with pieces that you can't live without especially with the colder months fast approaching. Items displaying anything resembling leopard print seem to be in demand. Since making a splash this spring, it looks like this theme is here to stay. Thanks to the still balmy evenings, you can still get your kicks from the leopard inspired caged sandal from Nine West's Boutique 9 collection. Pair it up with your favorite all black ensemble. The belted leopard tunic with the very feminine sweetheart neckline is equipped to accommodate your bustline issues (it has a lighlty padded bra cup). The colors and polyester blend make it the perfect transitional piece. We can always use an edgy accessory like the leopard print scarf to spice up any outfit. And the leopard print oversized beanie should be your must have item for winter.

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New Fashion Director At ESSENCE Making Waves

Essence Magazine is taking a lot of heat after it was discovered that their new Fashion Director Ellianna Placas is not African-American, but rather Caucasian. Placas, who previously worked at US Weekly and O, The Oprah Magazine is set to start her new gig in September but a lot of people are up in arms over the decision to hire someone who although being qualified is not African-American. Even former Honey Magazine editor Michaela Angela Davis tweeted her disapproval stating, "Its with a heavy heavy heart I have learned that Essence magazine has engaged a white fashion director, this hurts, literally, spiritually." She then went on to elaborate further on facebook, "If there were balance in the industry; if we didn't have a history of being ignored and disrespected; if more mainstream fashion media included people of color before the ONE magazine dedicated to black women "diversified", it would feel different". Davis definitely has a point about mainstream fashion outlests not being satisfactorily diversified, but that shouldn't be the reason why a publication geared towards African-American women can't hire a white woman to be its Fashion Director. Fashion is a global indulgence and for the most part is virtually color blind. Having a classic sense of style or an addiction to designer labels is not limited to women of a certain race or creed. Besides, Essence is in dire need of a change. And if Ellianna Placas is the right woman for the job, then I say Kudos to her! and Kudos to Essence! for making a sensible decision rather than a racial one.