Friday, September 11, 2009

Fall Fashion: The Trench Coat

Hey Stylistos!

So Fall is definitely here- with the adsence of leaves on the ground- the weather speaks of Fall.

A great way to start yout Fall Style fellas is with a great Trench Coat.

The Trench Coat is a staple that every man should have. If you are lacking in this department- go out and invest in this peice. the great thing about the trench coat, you do not need to wear it in the rain, a trench can add some swag to a t-shirt and jeans look, a grown man look- suit and tie- or a laid back look- button up and jeans.

I love a trench coat on a man!

I was over at SitAtTheCoolTable blog and seen a great Trench Coat option for you fellas.
Burberry teamed up with Liberty to create two limited editions of trench coats for men and women that will “reflect the mood and direction of the moment, whilst retaining integrity of its design and function”.

The men’s version in black features a classic knee-length silhouette with an added detail underneath the collar. It's all about detail! and I am a FAN or POPPING the COLLAR!!!




The underside of the collar is lined in a purple lining and topped off with an adjustable buckle strap that looks sharp with collar popped. Available in an extremely limited run of 25, the trench coats are individually numbered and will go on sale on Sep 18.
I know this coat will be some pennies! but opt for the Gap or Banana Repoblic! Every Fall season the re-invent their interpretation on the Men's Trench Coat!
Happy Fall Shopping!
Until Next Time
Same place tomorrow
xoxo
Style Reporter

#NYFW: Fashion Night Out

Fashion Week took off Yesterday and Fashion's Night Out was ROCKING!!!

In a global initiative to promote retail, restore consumer confidence, and celebrate fashion, U.S. and international editions of Vogue coordinated evening extravaganzas.

Fashion's Night Out was festivities galore— from inventive window displays to model and celebrity appearances. Champagne flowed; hors d'oeuvres may be passed. Fashion's Elite was out and about-


Mariel Haenn (Rihanna's stylist) was at Saks Fifth Ave

Rachel Roy was at Macys

Barney's had a huge turnout!

Rachel Zoe was walking the streets

Pharell caused an uproar at the Bape Store

June Ambrose was at Top Shop... and all over...

I hear Kid Cudi made an appearance in his custom Bape tee.



Just to name a few...


Twitter was on firing with all FASHION obsessed people Tweeting from the streets of NEW YORK Lastnight.

5th Ave. and Soho was buzzing crazy! The STREETS was flooded with fashionable people.

It was a GREAT Look lastnight.

I was sooo tired after the C.L.K show i had to go to sleep! :(

But.....

Stuffflypeoplelike was all over and they have a pretty dope gallery...

Thefashionbomb was at peiece Boutique in BK. (which Im upset I missed)

And Lastly-
Search.Style.Snap favorite fashionista hit up Intermix to show off her SWAG.

I read sooo many tweets about Rihanna taking over Intermix lastnight!!!

She looked very sexy in her ALL Black!!! I told you stylistas- whenever in doubt opt for BLACK!!! :)

Im glad Fashion Night's Out was a success!

I wonder if people really were shopping! which was the sole purpose of the event!... Hmmm...

Were you out for Fashion's Night Out?


Until Next Time

Same place tomorrow


xoxox

Style Reporter

#NYFW: C.L.K

Hey people!!
The First Fashion Week stop... C.L.K Cuz Love Killz














































You can click here to get more background as to how Andrea and her partner Jacinto created C.L.K


I got there a little early so I could meet the designer and take a look before the show was open to the public!


The PR team was very nice and let me stay for an interview.

The designer and myself had to sneak into a corner and talk very loud- the DJ was spinning Dr Dre and Snoop hit- Gin 'n' Juice. (one of my fav songs)


CW: How are you? You have a very cute t-shirt line- but before I start- what is your name? lol


A: (giggles) Andrea


CW: Nice to meet you Andrea- My is name Chee and I'm a new fashion blogger- this is my first Fashion Week Show

A: Awww... This is also my first show!


CW: So we are newbies together- SWEET!!


So my surprise she was VERY young- I had to ask her how old she was.



CW: You look like a baby- how old are you?




A: I'm 19 years old



CW: Wow, you are an inspiration for all young girls wanting to be a designer, or a judge, a dancer, a singer, a lawyer... do you have any advice for young girls who are striving to achieve their dreams?



A: If you have a passion, don't stop... continue to push, no matter what age, race, background, gender continue to go after your dreams. If you have a plan and a dream, go for it!



CW: That's pretty good advice- (note to self)

I have a Fashion/Style Blog named: Search.Style.Snap-

geared towards personal style, how to get celebrity style, trends, etc. - What is your personal style?



A: I'm more casual. I like dresses, tank tops, I will throw on a pair of heels from time to time.




CW: I Can see your personal style in your spring collection-

How did your line come about?

A: Right out of High School (Fashions Industries) I got an internship with Designer Camilla Staerk, she then hired me and taught me everything I know about the fashion industry. That is where I met my partner Jacinto and C.l.K was created.


Which is soo funny- I met Jacinto through a Mutual friend months back! I knew he looked familiar



CW: I see you have a DJ spinning hip hop, your line is inspired by Graffiti- I see the models posted on graffiti artwork- is it safe to say you are a hip hop fan?



A: Yes I love Hip Hop, I'm a graffiti artist at heart. I do graphics designs as well....



CW: So you are an artist... DOPE! Where can people shop your clothes?


A: They can go onto my website: http://www.cuzlovekillz.com/ and on the website there are some listings of shops where people can purchase the clothes.



CW: Nice! Now did you do the graphic designs for the website?




A: Yep



CW: Tell me about this Spring Collection.



A: This collection was inspired by color, young people, fun, the collection is made out of light weight fabrics that provide comfort, fun prints. Just a cool young fun line.



CW: It definitely is... I love the cool tee's and tanks.

Last question because I know you have to go and do more press.... It's safe to say you are of Latina decent- correct?



A: Yep!



CW: Has your culture inspired your spring collection?



A: Not so much in this collection- I'm grew up in NEW YORK so that's where the inspiration comes from, but, some of the tee's have a wide necklines- and back in Columbia alot of tops are made like that- I was born in Columbia.



CW: Cool- but I wish you nothing but luck, great line, continue to be successful.



A: Thank you you too!



It was a short and sweet interview!

My first interview with a designer! It was great practice.


It's a great inspiration to see a young passionate person taking control of their Destiny and striving for Excellence..



It was cool to learn how the duo came up with the name:


The centerpiece of this collection is based on the condemned heart icon, healing from being broken. There are also several other graffiti elements included in this line tying in with the morbid love theme.

Andrea did all the Graffiti herself.








C.L.K had a great fashionable turnout











She had on a MEAN Chanel bag!









Andrea Greeting all her guest!




STYLING TIP: NEVER wear a white bra with a black top- especially if you are taking photos!!!


Learn from my Fashion Faux Pas last night! ha! :)



Because I was sooo not planning to attend this show I received the Confirmation so late- I was totally not dressed! But I stopped in H&M grabbed a Black tank top and some statement jewelry. I had my Black leather booties and leather jacket. I was good to go! When in doubt opt for BLACK BLACK BLACK!!!



What do you guys think of C.L.K?



Until Next time

Same place

xoxo

Style Reporter

#NYFW: Fashion Week

"Every spring the women of New York leaves the foolish choices of their past behind and look forward to the future... this is known as Fashion week"- Carrie Bradshaw


OMG!!!!


It has been a total of 10 days since my last post!! I am deeply sorry! Had too much going on in my life- but what better time to make a come back.... IT'S FASHION WEEK!!!

This week is crazy for New York City. We have Fashion Week, Fashion Night out, Jay-Z Charity concert, BluePrint 3 release, 8th anniversary of 911 (Honoring the victims ad their families), MTV's Video Music Awards, and after party after after party!!!

This is going to be a busy week!!!

This is my first Fashion week that I'm actually attending some shows. YAAY!! Go Me Go Me!!!

Due to my rookie status (I should have known better) I was sooo ill prepared for Fashion Week this year and all the HUGE shows are full to capacity, but I got some shows under my belt.

Fashion Week kicked off Yesterday- I RSVP'd Wednesday!! SMH @me!! But it wasn't too late- I received some confirmations and I'm wait listed for a few.... I'm just excited to be amongst Fashion elite and the fashion obsessed!!!

Next Year I will make the necessary preparations to make Fashion Week a Blast.

I am attending some really good shows:

C.L.K- Cuz Love Killz

Sara Shepherd

Haute Hippie

Max Azria

Tibi

I have a couple of more I'm on the waiting list for- please guys keep your fingers crossed!!! :)

Some of my favorite Fashion bloggers are hitting up the biggest shows... I will make sure I link up some of the bloggers so you guys can get your NY Fashion Week fix!

First Stop C.L.K.....

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

BluePrint 3 leakage


Ok- I wouldn't normally do this- but I let me brother download "BluePrint 3" and put it on my ipizzy today.


I would NEVER download Jay's album- but I was very eager and couldn't wait for the release date!


Everyone knows- I'm a die hard Jay fan.


So what do I think....

I think he has a solid album. I actually like ALL tracks. I heard the album one time straight through and I bopped to every joint.

My favorite so far is "Empire State of Mind" ft. Alicia Keys....

Track makes me want to Rock a Blue Yankee hahaha
I will be purchasing my copy of Blue Print 3 Sept. 11th.
Next Week Tuesday- tics for Jay-Z charity concert at Madison Square Garden goes on sale!!!
I will have my money waiting- because I will BE at that concert!!!! :)
Until Next time
same place tomorrow
xoxox
Style Reporter

Style Tweets: From Mariel Haenn

Hey Stylistas/Stylistos

I was on Twitter and seen a Style Tip from one of the hottest Stylists in the game right now- Mariel Haenn.

Haenn is responsible for styling Rihanna, Ci Ci, Jada Pinkett Smith, Meagan Good, and other dope chicks in the game.

Haenn tweets:

I wanted to share this with you guys, because this is great style advise. If your confidence is through the roof- you can walk down the block in PINK sweatpants and you will be a million bucks!

Style is not only about your fits- but its about your swag- your personal aura!!!

Think about it!!!

Until Next Time
Sam place tomorrow

xoxo
Style Reporter




Source: Twitter

What is a Stylista???

Hey Stylistas!

I get a lot of questions about what is a "stylista"?
Here is Chee's definition of a Stylista- from the Search.Style.Snap-ionary

Stylista (noun) : a super duper dope chick who move to the rhythm of their own drum. A chick who does not run and cop something just because the fashion bloggers are talking about it. A Chick who puts things together and it looks good- because their confidence and personality shines right through. A chick who break all fashion rules and create their own.

Examples of Stylistas:

Solange is definitely a true Stylista. She rocks whatever she wants, but the way she styles her fits make you fall in love with her style. Her personality shines through out her fits and I love it.







She mixes up patterns, fabrics, and colors. She takes risk and makes it all come together while creating a stylicious forward look. She is one of my stylista heroes.

Another Stylista I look up to style wise is Kate Lanphear- for those of you who do not know this style genius- she is the Senior Style Editor of Elle Magazine (US).
She is definitely Rocker Chic in her signature color: Black. She is poppin'.








Kate is one of the many fashion geniuses behind Elle Mag. and you can understand why.... She ROCKS!!! her style is ridiculous, she screams Rocker and it shows through out fits

Do you guys have any stylista heroes?
until Next Time
Same place tomorrow
xoxo
Style Reporter
Source: for photos StyleSight.com and Google Images