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We're cruising now baby, with GUCCI!

July 10th 2008 18:51

Oh Yes, we're definately about to set sail baby!! Where you ask, anywhere, I don't even care where, as long as it is somewhere tropical on some island with lots of sun, sand, water and fun. What could be funner when setting sail, than setting sail on a luxury cruise line, guest to one of the anticipated resort line fashion shows, by your's truely, Gucci, extraordinare!!.

I love Gucci, the handbags, the sunglasses, the clothes, the shoes. Who doesn't. It's Italian design, style and fashion at it's best honey and they've recently displayed their Resort Cruise line 09 this past week.

See the pics that I have displayed, seem's Gucci is bringing back some key elements of 70's Disco style. The long, flowing hair, with the part down the middle, psychodelic colors and patterns, yea babeeee(as Austin Powers would say). Groovy, far out, mannnnnn!! Cool to me, I love the new fab fashion. So sorry people, unfortunately, this limited line is due to only be available to a specific few in Italy.

OMG. That's suck's, big time. I'm about to go into hive's or something. Gucci's PR department need's to do some serious overhaul of product production and let these fab pieces be available for everyone, not just Italians(no offense to my beautiful Italian peeps, love ya forever). Despite the lack of items available for us, I still say it's a great look Gucci, this represents the quality and pureness of your line and style to the fullest baby!!!!

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Posted By: Nekiwa Smith - Category: Autumn, Chic, Clothes, Dresses, Fashion Tips, Trends, Summer, 6267, Gucci

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5 Things you need to look 'green' in the red...

July 3rd 2008 05:45

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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Posted By: Nekiwa Smith - Category: Clothes, Fashion Bargains, Fashion Discounts, Fashion How To's, Trends, Summer

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My Checklist:Summer Do's and Don'ts

June 28th 2008 04:35

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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Posted By: Nekiwa Smith - Category: Accessories, Clothes, Womens Clothing, Dresses, Fashion Bargains, Fashion Discounts, Fashion How To's, Fashion Tips, Miscellaneous, Shoes, Trends, Summer, Beauty

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Fall's Mono-trend

June 28th 2008 04:03

I've been looking forward to this fall's collections. I love all seasonal wardrobes, from summer to spring to fall to winter. Because of my passion for fashion, it's difficult for me to totally glory in and enjoy the current seasons fashion (Summer) without anxiously anticipating the next season's (Fall) collections.

I recently received a sneak peak at some of the most famous designers' plan for this Fall 08 collection's and trends. The Monochrome dress/design is nothing but new to the fashion world. It first hit the scenes in the 80's and like other styles and design's from the past, snook back to center stage on the design platform. I am a true fan of couture and past trends being revamped into 21st century design and fashion

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Posted By: Nekiwa Smith - Category: Autumn, Chic, Clothes, Shows, Trends, Fall, Summer

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Blind SPARKLE....& Picking that 'It' pair of Sunglasses

June 20th 2008 16:18

You can definitely tell that summer has officially arrived due to huge amounts of capri’s, sandals, sundresses and SHADE’S or should I say sunglasses. Now I truly love the look of summer and all that it has to offer, but one thing that upsets me is a nice summer attire look with the wrong shades or sunglasses. Sunglasses are accessories and therefore should enhance your entire look not diminish it.

I love Tiffany’s new line of eyewear! I admire that they have increased in their design of their sunglasses. The Fall 08 collection has a whole lotta BLING added to specific pair. I think that it is the cutest thing. Now for the past 6 years or so, I’ve seen other sunglass designer’s dib and dab in added sparkle and bling to shades, but often the bling was too bulky so it looked like shing or the bling was too little so it looked like nothing(ha,ha

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Posted By: Nekiwa Smith - Category: Accessories, Fashion How To's, Trends, Fall, Summer

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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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