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Don't you love the Summer, but hate the Summer heat? I know I do. One thing that I try my best to do in the Summer is, 'STAY COOL', as I can at least. When the temp increases to above 100 degree's, it's pretty hopeless though. I stay in Texas, where our Summer's are real long and extremely hot. Fashionista's like myself, try to keep our apparel 'fierce', while trying to keep our body temps from rising. But when all else fails, you can't go wrong in the Summer with piece's where fabric is limited, if you get my drift. Light fabrics, shorts, etc, all in a day's work of keeping cool. Now, considering the condition of our planet, oil price's and global warming, our generation is trying it's best to buy and do things to change the way we treat our planet and all that it has to offer. One way is going GREEN! There's a lot of ways to go green, but my favorite way is of course, fashion. Yes you can go merge green item's within your Summer ward. I've put together my guest estimate/opinion of the 5 things you need to look 'green' in the red summer heat.

More like items that I've put together..

Item 1: Tee's. We all love them and their oh so cool in the Summer, breezy I mean. I found the cutest Kanji Kalligraphy Tee only $24.00.

Item 2: I didn't forget, you definately need a pair of Organic Cotton Black Capri's with leg slit(throw a little sex appeal in there), only $24.00 also.

Item 3: If the Tee is not cool enough for you or it's just not your summer style, try on a tank or cami, they're available in many different colors and very versatile. I also found some for only $10.00-sweeet!

Item 4:How about sleepwear, cool down when it's time for bed in a pair of Jersey Knit Pajama's, they're currently on sale for #39.00


Item 5: Accessorize your summer outfit with a beautiful 'green' thoughtful bag, benefiting the Solar Living Institute for only $30.00.

Guy's, the best thing about buying these cute items is that they are all eco-friendly, organicly made items that also benefit a major foundation. You're basically, saving our environment and helping other's, while of course looking 'fabulous.' The best of many, many worlds. So, this Summer, when your out and about, doing your shopping, make sure you stop to think about implementing 'green' articles into your ward......

Check out the items listed about at www.gaiam.com. You'll find everything 'green' that you need.

Odio's Fashionista's
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Who said that just because we are not famous celebrities or socialites, we can't look sharp or 'fierce.' That we can't shine in the glory of looking 'hot.' We definately can, we can! When shopping, I like to find the best deals and quality for a great price. Who doesn't like and want to wear designer, that is, clothes, shoes, handbags, accessories and more. Everyone would like to look their best as pertaining to society and our culture. I recently went on a search to find the best site(s) or store's to find the best designer's at the lowest price possible. Travel with me.....

First of all, shopping on line is alway's the best way to find cheaper items.

1)Best place for designer shoes, handbags, clothes and more items, including Dolce & Gabbana, Juicy Couture, Fendi, Pradi, Fornarina and more...

ww.raffaello-network.com- where items are available for up to 70% off retail.
see attached Fornarina shoe, original retail: $350.00, at rafaello: $139.00

2)Best place for designer clothes,shoes, handbags and other items, including: True Religion, Fitch, Chloe, Burberry, Valentino and more..

www.potentfashion.com- where items are available for up to 80-85% off retail. I like the way they talk!

3)If your taste is a little less extravegant, try www.smartbargains.com- you'll find Kenneth Cole and other's at up to 80% off, while yet it's the best place to find designer accessories at great prices, such as sunglasses: fendi, prada, calvin klein, diesal, armani, gucci and chanel.

You'll love whatever you find on all of these site's. Make sure you send me a pic of your steals!!

Happy Shopping!

Nekiwa Smith
also at www.concretethreads.com
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I've been asked a lot for opinion on what to wear and what not to wear this summer. We all wan't to be in fashion and in line with current Summer 08 trends, but we can do without the fashion mishaps or miscommunications. The definition of fashion miscommunication is wearing an ensemble or piece of fashion because you might have seen someone else wear it or 'do it' that way. PLEASE DO NOT DO THIS PEOPLE!!!! So I've brainstormed my own personal list of Summer fashion do's and don'ts.

Do's:
1. Wear bright summer colors
2. Play with different patterns and fabrics
3. Play with different accessories, such as earrings, handbags, shoes, etc.
4. Have more than one pair of nice sandals/summer shoes, that are versatile in color. They do not have to be very expensive, but quality and trendy
5. Make-up should be light and natural looking. Mauve's are in this summer.
6. Wear clothes that are tailored to your individual body shape. Example, it you are apple shape, do not try to wear hip-huggers. Take if from me, this is very unflattering. Pear shaped people pull this off very nicely. If you are pear shaped, try a nice baby-doll dress.
7. Make sure you dress light, summer light that is. Your attire should be in line summer trends, sandals, handbags, accessories. My pic's are grecian-meditarian style jewelry, gladiator sandals and a nice tunic summer dress-add a nice handbag and your set!


Don'ts:
1. Wear too short mini skirts, you know the one's that make it hard for a girl to bend over. We're trying to be sexy and fashionable ladie's, not 'HOOCHIE'
2. Never, never wear thick winter leggings or attire in 100 degree summer weather, this just make's us look foolish...
3. Please do not wear loud colors that are not blended well, example, other's think they spot a neon-orange walking a mile away
4.Do not pack on the foundation, powder, blush or any make-up. This is not the renaissance people. Make-up is for enhancement of what's already there, not painting on a totally new face.
5.Hair should be trendy, short or long, but HEALTHY. You can get away with pretty much anything in hair terms, but healthy hair is always in hair. Stay away from long, frothy bangs though. A little color or highlights are always in order.
6. Don't try to skemp around anything previously mentioned. You can definately find quality for less, but keep in mind, you do pay for what you get. So spending .99 cent on sandals might not be a good idea. They will definately fall apart before the end of summer. Shop around for deals on clothing, shoes and accessories. Remember a wise shopper is a happier shopper!!


Hope you guys find my list valuable.....let me know how it have helped you in your fashion journey.


Odio's Fashionista's
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Check my SHOE WORK!!

June 23rd 2008 23:30
I LOVE SHOES!! I think I may be totally obsessed with shoes. I REPEAT, I LOVE SHOES!! I really don’t know how many pair I currently have, but trust me it’s a LOT(LOL)! But what young woman doesn’t like shoes. All sorts of shoes. Shoes give me that tingly feeling on the inside, you know, that ooooohhhhhh, aaaaaahhhh, feeling. Let me stop. Everyone has something. A food fetish, a banana fetish, well I (and many of you) have SHOE fetishes. If I don’t have enough money to buy that “me” outfit, I will settle investing a great pair of manolo’s, pump’s, boots or hills. Anyday…..

I recently saw Sex in the City, the movie with Sarah Jessica Parker and oh baby the Shoe!!!!!! See, that’s what I love about chick flicks, though I don’t like all. But at least chick flicks cater to us, women. A great flick with display great style and fashion, something most of us respect and draw from. The main type of shoes displayed in the movie is the Jimmy Choo shoe. Jimmy Choo started around 10 years ago in a small town in England. Bet he never guessed his company would be so international and famous. A very smart, let me repeat, a VERY smart woman by the name of Tamara Mellon, knew of Mr. Choo’s tremendous success in her native, England and proposed a business gesture for him. Thankfully, he accepted and that propelled the Jimmy Choo company that we all know of today, WHOOPEE


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The Maxi Dress

June 19th 2008 03:47
I don't really know what all of you out there think about this style of summer dress, but I LOVE IT!!!!

Remember, Fergie wore a canary yellow maxi or Grecian style dress to this year's Grammy Awards. Kristen Bell, Halle Berry and many more have sported this upscale trend


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