Reflections

May we take time to reflect on our blessings and give thanks for all that we have (i.e. health, family, friends) instead of being hard on ourselves about the things we lack.  Often times we compare ourselves to others and if we feel we don't measure up to them, we think we are less than, this is so not the case!!  Whatever is yours, will be yours.  Stay focused and follow your dreams because in due season you will reap your harvest.

Hermes Goes Black

Most of us are aware of the iconic orange Hermes boxes and accessories but this Fall the Hermes Birkin bag went "Black"  with their new So Black line which is available in classic noir leather or matte crocodile with darkened hardware.  These bags are top of the line and has my name on it!!  Visit Hermes for the full collection.

Burberry Inspired

My Burberry inspired jacket from H&M.

Burberry Fall 2010

Jacket on dress form

H&M is my favorite new store because their pieces are fun and relaxed with a bit of an edge. This jacket is not too shabby for $29.95, considering it retails for thousands at Burberry!  If you like this aviator style jacket, head to your local H&M before their gone bye bye!

Hot Fashion Trend: Black Lace

Lace & Things by Deanna Jackson featuring a black necklace

Black lace is hot again and I love that it can be demure as well as edgy. I like to mix a sexy lace top with skinny jeans, where fun and flirty meets casual!!

Vintage Black BeauTee: Helen Williams

Helen Williams was the epitome of elegance and glamour.  Although she appeared in our own publications of Ebony/Jet, she was one of the first black models of the 60's to appear in print ads for mainstream America; promoting everything from beauty creams to jewelry.

Until recently, I had never heard of Helen Williams so I would like to give homage to her for opening the doors for so many black models that came after her!

Technology & Style

Yes, iPads are all the latest rage but have you seen the fashionable cases that some haute couture houses are selling?? I know...so chic & stylish! I'm currently attempting to win an iPad from a local radio station here in L.A. and one of these sleek carrying cases would be so....apropos!

Black BeauTees on the Runway: Spring 2011

                                     

Sessilee Lopez-Naeem Khan

Chanel Iman- Oscar de la Renta

Jourdan Dunn- Paul & Joe

Arlenis Sosa-Nicole Miller

Joan Smalls-Akris

Herieth Paul-Christian Siriano

Melodie Monrose-Badgley Mischka

"May our presence continue to grace the runway because our beauty & style are undeniable!"

Crown & Glory

The Afro is a symbol of Black pride and a woman's crown & glory!!
70's singer and novelist, Marsha Hunt's afro was the epitome of soul and glamour.
Simply gorgeous!

Sassy Shoe Saturdays

 I, like most women adore shoes so I started Sassy Shoe Saturdays awhile back on Divne Life Collection to highlight fabulous shoes. These sassy shoes are by none other than Brian Atwood, whose stilettos are simply stylish with amazing detail on the heels, literally:
1. Coffee suede pump w/silver python heel.
2. Nude patent leather pump w/black patent leather heel.

3. Mauve leather pump w/chain embellished heel.

 

                                                                

Shoes courtesy of  Net a Porter