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Her name is Julia Rodriguez, and she’s a Mexican model of African descent. I think it’s cool to think there are women of colour from all around the African Diaspora (especially since a branch of my mom’s family apparently went to Mexico). Here are some of my favourite photos:

Bella! She’ll be featured in next month’s American Elle I believe, so keep an eye out for that.

This post’s post-apocalyptic title is also the title of one of my favourite bands, (and not just because I’m friends with the members). It’s called Tacoma Narrows Bridge Disaster, and they do atmospheric, instrumental, progressive rock that makes “movies in your mind.” Their music kind of reminds me of the first 10 mins of 28 Days Later. So, here’s a clip of them playing a song called ‘Calligraphy,’ followed by a short interview with the band.

If you like what you hear, and you’re in London, they’re playing a gig at Old Street on August 27th 2010 (Bank Holiday weekend). More info on their Facebook Page.

[All photos from thefashionspot.com]

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Mega Diva Means Mega Fashion

August 14th, 2010 | Author: admin

Mega Diva Beyonce has built an empire launched from her …
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ME, MYSELF AND I ARE ALL IN LOVE WITH YOU. WE ALL THINK YOU’RE WONDERFUL, WE DO.

August 14th, 2010 | Author: admin

Everyone is talking about the opulence of Fall/Winter 2010. When I think of opulence, I’m inspired by Bollywood films, Lebanese pop singers, and timeless American jazz.

Madhuri Dixit as Chandramuki in the film Devdas (2000). She plays a courtesan who falls in love with Devdas, who is mourning his ex. Another patron bet her that if Devdas wouldn’t come -and if he didn’t she’d have had to spend the night dancing for him. But he showed up.

Lebanese star Haifa Wehbe singing a lullaby to her son in a song called “Baby, Be Good”

For me, opulence will always be represented by African American and legendary jazz singer Billie Holiday. I was really excited when I found there are YouTube videos of her singing!

What is elegant and opulent to you?

[This post came from a song called "Me, Myself and I" sung by Billie Holiday. The full lyrics are:

Me, myself and I are all in love with you

We all think you're wonderful, we do

Me, myself and I have just one point of view

We're convinced there's no one else like you

It can't be denied, dear

You've brought the sun to us

We'd be satisfied, dear

If you belonged to one of us, so...

If you pass me by,

three hearts will break in two

'Cause me, myself and I

Are all in love with you]

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Solve One Wedding Nightmare!

August 11th, 2010 | Author: admin

My poor friends who are getting married! Ha-ha! No not the wonderful sanctity of marriage is bad but the planning can be a freaking nightmare. My good friend just got married a week ago and she was so stressing over everything, especially the wedding bands ! I can’t blame her because it is not easy to pull off such a big event. One place I wish I could have told her about is a great place to review wedding bands and arrange for her wedding music. There is a very cool new site where you can go and look at the bands, find the genre of music you want for your ceremony and reception. You get to look at the bands pictures and listen to sample music or watch a video. Once you have selected the band or bands you want to get a quote from to play your blissful gig you fill in a simple form and off it goes.

Wedding Music

Then your quotes start coming in! It is great and of course you have all ready seen and heard the band so no worries about not being happy with them. The band can really make a huge difference during your reception! Getting married soon? Do the fashionable thing and check out ecfunctionbands.com to relieve some stress girl! Stress shows on your face first baby it’s not fashionable!

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Lookbook is forever!

August 10th, 2010 | Author: admin

My addiction to lookbook is back! I am actually member of the site since 2007 but they cancelled my account because of neglecting it. Smh! Now, I decided to apply again and sent them my first look. I was worried they might not accept me and to my surprise they have confirmed my registration. YAYS! And thanks to Sis Joanna for the invitation code (even though I wasn’t able to use it). *Big Hugs*

I have been browsing and saw a lot of vintage fashion which catches my eye. I will try to make a list of them later. For now, I have made my 2nd Look. Been loving dresses lately: && BTW, hubby bought me a cute bow necklace that I said “ewwww it’s too flashy” but when I put it on it looks totally awesome! I Just Love It!

Like the outfit? Hype it

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Kardashianed to Death!

August 9th, 2010 | Author: admin

Wow not only do they have the most boring reality show on television, hehe! Now they are launching a fashion line of their tacky clothes! How long can they stretch this no talent family into different venues? How can they make fashion clothes for the masses? I mean come on! Do normal people actually have boobs that big? I don’t think so! Well we will have to see what they come up with hopefully not the outfits they are wearing in this announcement they made in US magazine!

Whatever happened to people disappearing after their 15 minutes? Tell me can you imagine dressing like a Kardashian?

Kardashians Sisters Fashion Brand

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THE NEW SOCIETY

August 8th, 2010 | Author: admin

OK so BACK TO FASHION. My aesthetic for Fall/Winter 2010/2011 was partly inspired by Hillary Clinton. That is not a typo. I saw a pic of her from the 70s wearing these big glasses, and I imagined what she must have been like to speak to when she was a brilliant, young grad student at Yale. I thought, YES! Intelligent bohemia. It’s more thoughtful, forward thinking and idea driven than what I’ve been doing. It’s the young woman at the coffeehouse in Greenwich Village arguing about ideas, culture, art and politics. And it’s very, very 70s.

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In terms of designers, I think Anna Sui, Erdem, Philip Lim 3.1, Emilio Pucci and newcomer Sophie Theallet are all on the same page.

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[This post's title comes from a popular photojournalism magazine called New Society. It ran from 1962 to 1988 and portrayed everyday life in the UK.]

[PS: This post has nothing to do with politics]

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