2.23.2012
2.08.2012
2012 Olympics? Spice Girls?
Yes, the title could be very true. After first hearing of this super exciting, girl-empowering comeback on Chelsea Lately, I was stoked! I thought back to my adolescence, and me portraying Sporty Spice. Wearing my Spice Girl backpack purse, and jamming to hits such as "Who Do You Think You Are... Wannabe.... and Spice-Up Your Life." Too many great memories. Unfortunately, it seems as though Posh Spice (Victoria Beckham), has more than enough on her plate and may decline the offer. Too bad, that would be something else for me to look forward to. :(
Mark that DATE.
Having a bad start to your New Year??? Give yourself a break and tune into the Fashion Hotline for some much needed inspiration. Fall 2012 collections are here people!!! Mark that DATE for the reveal of your favorite designer. I already have my eye on a few.
February 9
9AM NICHOLAS K, STUDIO
10AM BCBGMAXAZRIA, THEATRE
10:30-11:30AM KAELEN, BOX
11AM RICHARD CHAI, STAGE
1PM HONOR, STUDIO
2PM TADASHI SHOJI, STAGE
2:30-3:30PM CANDELA, BOX
4PM CHADWICK BELL, STUDIO
5PM JOSEPH ABBOUD, PIER 57, W 15TH ST
February 10
10AM PARKCHOONMOO, STUDIO
10:30-11:30AM GREENSHOWS presents Fall 2012 Designer Collection Previews, BOX
11AM-12PM CONCEPT KOREA, STAGE
1PM GENERAL IDEA, STUDIO
2PM REBECCA TAYLOR, STAGE
2:30-3:30PM BRANDON SUN, BOX
3PM REBECCA MINKOFF, THEATRE
5:30PM TOMMY HILFIGER MEN'S, 643 PARK AVE
6PM NICOLE MILLER, STUDIO
6:30-7:30PM KATYA LEONOVICH, BOX
7PM CHARLOTTE RONSON, STAGE
8PM ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY, THEATRE
9PM POPLUXE, STUDIO
February 11
9AM RUFFIAN, STUDIO
10AM LACOSTE, THEATRE
10:30-11:30AM PORTER GREY, BOX
11AM JILL STUART, STAGE
12PM SON JUNG WAN, STUDIO
2-3:30PM RAFAEL CENNAMO, BOX
2PM MARA HOFFMAN, STAGE
3PM HERVÉ LÉGER BY MAX AZRIA, THEATRE
4PM VANTAN TOKYO, STUDIO
6PM TIBI , STAGE
7PM MONIQUE LHUILLIER, THEATRE
7:30-8:30PM L.A.M.B., BOX
9PM VENEXIANA, STUDIO
February 12
10:30-11:30AM LORENA SARBU, BOX
11AM LELA ROSE, STUDIO
12PM DEREK LAM, 330 WEST ST
1PM DKNY, 547 W 26TH ST
2PM TRACY REESE, STUDIO
2:30-3:30PM JOY CIOCI, BOX
3PM CUSTO BARCELONA, STAGE
4PM DIANE VON FURSTENBERG, THEATRE
5PM FALGUNI & SHANE PEACOCK, STUDIO
5PM Y-3, 82 MERCER ST
6PM CARMEN MARC VALVO, NASDAQ, 4 TIMES SQ
7:30-8:30PM MATHIEU MIRANO, BOX
9PM TIMO WEILAND, STUDIO
February 13
9-10AM NEGARIN, BOX
9AM JENNY PACKHAM, STUDIO
10AM CAROLINA HERRERA, THEATRE
11AM CARLOS MIELE, STAGE
1PM ZANG TOI, STUDIO
1:30-2:30PM EMILIO CAVALLINI, BOX
2PM DONNA KARAN NEW YORK, 547 W 26TH ST
3PM REEM ACRA, STAGE
4PM YEOHLEE, 25 W 38TH ST
5PM BIBHU MOHAPATRA, STUDIO
6PM BETSEY JOHNSON, THEATRE
6:30-7:30PM LEATHER JAPAN 2012, BOX
7PM PRETE & BRUNO, STAGE
February 14
8:30-10AM NORISOL FERRARI, BOX
9AM TORY BURCH, ALICE TULLY HALL
9:30-10:30AM J.CREW, STUDIO
10AM BADGLEY MISCHKA, THEATRE
11AM VERA WANG, STAGE
1PM DIESEL BLACK GOLD, PIER 57, W 15TH ST
2:00-3:30PM FOTINI, BOX
2PM NAEEM KHAN, THEATRE
3PM DENNIS BASSO, STAGE
5PM PAMELLA ROLAND, STUDIO
7:30-8:30PM HAUS ALKIRE, BOX
8PM NARCISO RODRIGUEZ, THEATRE
9PM EMERSON, STUDIO
February 15
9AM WHITNEY EVE, STUDIO
10AM MICHAEL KORS, THEATRE
10:30-11:30AM ROCHAMBEAU, BOX
11AM NANETTE LEPORE, STAGE
12PM PORTS 1961, NY PUBLIC LIBRARY
1PM JOANNA MASTROIANNI, STUDIO
2-4PM LEVI'S, 82 MERCER ST
2PM J. MENDEL, THEATRE
2:30-3:30PM SUZANNE RAE, BOX
3PM MILLY BY MICHELLE SMITH, STAGE
5PM FARAH ANGSANA, STUDIO
6PM ANNA SUI, THEATRE
6:30-7:30PM NOMIA, BOX
7PM VIVIENNE TAM, STAGE
8PM B MICHAEL AMERICA, MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, 1220 5TH AVE
February 16
10AM RALPH LAUREN, 275 HUDSON ST
11AM RALPH LAUREN, 275 HUDSON ST
2PM CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION, 205 W 39TH ST
3PM CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION, 205 W 39TH ST
February 9
9AM NICHOLAS K, STUDIO
10AM BCBGMAXAZRIA, THEATRE
10:30-11:30AM KAELEN, BOX
11AM RICHARD CHAI, STAGE
1PM HONOR, STUDIO
2PM TADASHI SHOJI, STAGE
2:30-3:30PM CANDELA, BOX
4PM CHADWICK BELL, STUDIO
5PM JOSEPH ABBOUD, PIER 57, W 15TH ST
February 10
10AM PARKCHOONMOO, STUDIO
10:30-11:30AM GREENSHOWS presents Fall 2012 Designer Collection Previews, BOX
11AM-12PM CONCEPT KOREA, STAGE
1PM GENERAL IDEA, STUDIO
2PM REBECCA TAYLOR, STAGE
2:30-3:30PM BRANDON SUN, BOX
3PM REBECCA MINKOFF, THEATRE
5:30PM TOMMY HILFIGER MEN'S, 643 PARK AVE
6PM NICOLE MILLER, STUDIO
6:30-7:30PM KATYA LEONOVICH, BOX
7PM CHARLOTTE RONSON, STAGE
8PM ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY, THEATRE
9PM POPLUXE, STUDIO
February 11
9AM RUFFIAN, STUDIO
10AM LACOSTE, THEATRE
10:30-11:30AM PORTER GREY, BOX
11AM JILL STUART, STAGE
12PM SON JUNG WAN, STUDIO
2-3:30PM RAFAEL CENNAMO, BOX
2PM MARA HOFFMAN, STAGE
3PM HERVÉ LÉGER BY MAX AZRIA, THEATRE
4PM VANTAN TOKYO, STUDIO
6PM TIBI , STAGE
7PM MONIQUE LHUILLIER, THEATRE
7:30-8:30PM L.A.M.B., BOX
9PM VENEXIANA, STUDIO
February 12
10:30-11:30AM LORENA SARBU, BOX
11AM LELA ROSE, STUDIO
12PM DEREK LAM, 330 WEST ST
1PM DKNY, 547 W 26TH ST
2PM TRACY REESE, STUDIO
2:30-3:30PM JOY CIOCI, BOX
3PM CUSTO BARCELONA, STAGE
4PM DIANE VON FURSTENBERG, THEATRE
5PM FALGUNI & SHANE PEACOCK, STUDIO
5PM Y-3, 82 MERCER ST
6PM CARMEN MARC VALVO, NASDAQ, 4 TIMES SQ
7:30-8:30PM MATHIEU MIRANO, BOX
9PM TIMO WEILAND, STUDIO
February 13
9-10AM NEGARIN, BOX
9AM JENNY PACKHAM, STUDIO
10AM CAROLINA HERRERA, THEATRE
11AM CARLOS MIELE, STAGE
1PM ZANG TOI, STUDIO
1:30-2:30PM EMILIO CAVALLINI, BOX
2PM DONNA KARAN NEW YORK, 547 W 26TH ST
3PM REEM ACRA, STAGE
4PM YEOHLEE, 25 W 38TH ST
5PM BIBHU MOHAPATRA, STUDIO
6PM BETSEY JOHNSON, THEATRE
6:30-7:30PM LEATHER JAPAN 2012, BOX
7PM PRETE & BRUNO, STAGE
February 14
8:30-10AM NORISOL FERRARI, BOX
9AM TORY BURCH, ALICE TULLY HALL
9:30-10:30AM J.CREW, STUDIO
10AM BADGLEY MISCHKA, THEATRE
11AM VERA WANG, STAGE
1PM DIESEL BLACK GOLD, PIER 57, W 15TH ST
2:00-3:30PM FOTINI, BOX
2PM NAEEM KHAN, THEATRE
3PM DENNIS BASSO, STAGE
5PM PAMELLA ROLAND, STUDIO
7:30-8:30PM HAUS ALKIRE, BOX
8PM NARCISO RODRIGUEZ, THEATRE
9PM EMERSON, STUDIO
February 15
9AM WHITNEY EVE, STUDIO
10AM MICHAEL KORS, THEATRE
10:30-11:30AM ROCHAMBEAU, BOX
11AM NANETTE LEPORE, STAGE
12PM PORTS 1961, NY PUBLIC LIBRARY
1PM JOANNA MASTROIANNI, STUDIO
2-4PM LEVI'S, 82 MERCER ST
2PM J. MENDEL, THEATRE
2:30-3:30PM SUZANNE RAE, BOX
3PM MILLY BY MICHELLE SMITH, STAGE
5PM FARAH ANGSANA, STUDIO
6PM ANNA SUI, THEATRE
6:30-7:30PM NOMIA, BOX
7PM VIVIENNE TAM, STAGE
8PM B MICHAEL AMERICA, MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, 1220 5TH AVE
February 16
10AM RALPH LAUREN, 275 HUDSON ST
11AM RALPH LAUREN, 275 HUDSON ST
2PM CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION, 205 W 39TH ST
3PM CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION, 205 W 39TH ST
2.07.2012
Class Act
First Lady, Michell Obama was spotted at a "Let's Move" event in California in a bright coral trench from Ann Taylor! This tangerine-orange, coral color looks magificent on any skin tone. Truly universal. Shop there collection today for other great finds.
LLULO: "ANKARA is the way to go!"
"ANKARA is the way to go!"- Michelle T. Olomojobi
I first had the opportunity of meeting Michelle last spring, after I heard of her line, and was immediately intrigued. Although a year has passed and nothing had taken place, I just recently contacted her for my monthly interview session. Needless to say, the interview went as a success. There's no greater feeling then conversing with someone and hearing the simple joy in all their experiences. I absolutely LOVE it! Michelle is a up and coming urban Fashion Designer from Houston,Tx..(Missouri City). She's full of life and inspiration. After she submitted her response, we had a long chat, about life, and our goals. A pretty blissful situation we had going on. Read in on the interview and visit her site!!!
Michelle T. Olomojobi
A:What’s your favorite trend for the season?
M:My favorite trend this season is called Sport Couture. I love it because woman that rock menswear is just highly attractive to me. I think that women wearing men’s clothing looks awesome.
A:How did your internship from last year affect your short-term/long-term goals?
M:My internship last summer was I think the best thing that ever happen to me. I was able to attain an internship at Michael Kors in New York City. I never would have thought that I would be walking into the same building of a designer that I just watched on T.V all my life. I never thought that I would be sitting in the same room as him either. It was surreal. I was able to reach my short term goals with this internship, because in the end I needed it to graduate from school. Long term wise, this internship taught me the back side of fashion. Production is something that most people do not like because it is not creative at all. The computer becomes your best friend. Now, that I am out of school for awhile and able to focus on my business, I know how to work the back end of the business. I won’t forget what I was taught about production. It is something that will always help me and I hope that am able to help others.
A:What is your daily fash-spiration?
M:I wouldn’t necessarily say I love fashion because it is constantly changing and repeating itself. I LOVE STYLE! I love seeing people who have style. Solange has the coolest individual in terms of style I have ever seen on a celebrity scale. I like that she is not afraid to mix prints or colors. Blogs are a thing of this generation. You never realize how many different, unique styles are in the world, until you see great blogs. My “fash-spiration” comes from everywhere. From blogs, to fashionable celebrities, I feel it from everywhere!
A:What was your emotion when you made your first garment? Was it a challenge? And how so?
M:I was excited! When God puts something in your heart, it will surely come to pass in his time. I knew that I would create something since I was younger. I just was unsure of what it would be. My first garment was actually a T-shirt I deconstructed and made into a crop shirt. I then, made a tank top out of Ankara according to my measurements. With both, the challenge I faced was length and fit. Everyone doesn’t like showing their mid section.
A:How would you describe your collection?
M:I think I would describe my collection as “New Africa.” I wanted people from all over the world to feel comfortable wearing a fabric from another country. Most people assume that if you’re not from that place, that you can’t wear certain things. I want to create and option. The only option is no longer just an Ankara outfit. All I want to do is change the way people think about Nigerian/African clothes. It can be extremely fashionable, casual, high-end, or just comfortable.
A:How would you describe your personal style?
M:My personal style is all over the place. I love curves. I love my curves. There is just something about being modest and wearing a midi dress that is also form fitting. You’re showing your curves but still leaving a lot to the imagination of others. I can be eclectic at times. To the point where people are saying, “What the heck does she have on?” If it’s high waist, I will probably buy it. I’ve learned over the years that wearing things that accentuate your body never fails. My personal style has definitely grown up. I don’t know if I answered the question correctly. Lol. Sorry!
A:Where do you see your business in the next five years? And what actions will you take to meet that five year goal?
M:I see my business in the next five years being to go to brand for young and older people. Like I said before, some people aren’t comfortable wearing a whole Ankara outfit. I just give them a hint. LLULO is not just a brand. I also want to make a difference in the world. I also work with a Non-Profit called Echoes of A Kora. Echoes of A Kora is a great Non-Profit that gives children in Africa an opportunity to have the basic school supplies that we take for granted here in America. I have always been a dreamer. Dreams do come true but as my mom always says, “Heaven helps those who help themselves.” It is a constant grind. I believe that you get what you put in. When you’re passionate about something, you do whatever is in your power. That is just what I’m doing.
A:How many years have you designed?
M:I have been designing for about 5 years. I am Nigerian so I kind of always had to put design on the back burner and focus on school. I would always make something here and there but I couldn’t find my niche. I finally found it! Hopefully, I run into many more soon.
-How has your business affected your school life and personal life?
I graduated in August. So, I have some extra time on my hands. My personal life has been affected though. I don’t get to talk to everyone as much as I use to because I am constantly sewing. Actually, I hardly talk to anyone. I strongly feel that I do this now, so that I can rest later. Some people may not understand that, but most people don’t understand my dreams.
A:Your all-time favorite designer…Who are they and why are they influential to you?
M:I really don’t have an all-time favorite designer. There are so many designers with completely different aesthetics that I am in love with. Oscar de la Renta is the man! He knows a woman’s figure and his Spring 2012 line is fantastic. I actually LOVE Menswear. I love Menswear more than women’s wear. In that case, Balmain Homme is my favorite this Spring 2012 season! I love how these designers are able to stick to their aesthetic and still create something new every season. All designers influence me because they deliver unique things ever year to keep ahead of the business and competition. That’s what I want to do also! I would give you a long list of more designers and why but people might lose interest quickly. Lol.
I first had the opportunity of meeting Michelle last spring, after I heard of her line, and was immediately intrigued. Although a year has passed and nothing had taken place, I just recently contacted her for my monthly interview session. Needless to say, the interview went as a success. There's no greater feeling then conversing with someone and hearing the simple joy in all their experiences. I absolutely LOVE it! Michelle is a up and coming urban Fashion Designer from Houston,Tx..(Missouri City). She's full of life and inspiration. After she submitted her response, we had a long chat, about life, and our goals. A pretty blissful situation we had going on. Read in on the interview and visit her site!!!
A:What’s your favorite trend for the season?
M:My favorite trend this season is called Sport Couture. I love it because woman that rock menswear is just highly attractive to me. I think that women wearing men’s clothing looks awesome.
A:How did your internship from last year affect your short-term/long-term goals?
M:My internship last summer was I think the best thing that ever happen to me. I was able to attain an internship at Michael Kors in New York City. I never would have thought that I would be walking into the same building of a designer that I just watched on T.V all my life. I never thought that I would be sitting in the same room as him either. It was surreal. I was able to reach my short term goals with this internship, because in the end I needed it to graduate from school. Long term wise, this internship taught me the back side of fashion. Production is something that most people do not like because it is not creative at all. The computer becomes your best friend. Now, that I am out of school for awhile and able to focus on my business, I know how to work the back end of the business. I won’t forget what I was taught about production. It is something that will always help me and I hope that am able to help others.
A:What is your daily fash-spiration?
M:I wouldn’t necessarily say I love fashion because it is constantly changing and repeating itself. I LOVE STYLE! I love seeing people who have style. Solange has the coolest individual in terms of style I have ever seen on a celebrity scale. I like that she is not afraid to mix prints or colors. Blogs are a thing of this generation. You never realize how many different, unique styles are in the world, until you see great blogs. My “fash-spiration” comes from everywhere. From blogs, to fashionable celebrities, I feel it from everywhere!
A:What was your emotion when you made your first garment? Was it a challenge? And how so?
M:I was excited! When God puts something in your heart, it will surely come to pass in his time. I knew that I would create something since I was younger. I just was unsure of what it would be. My first garment was actually a T-shirt I deconstructed and made into a crop shirt. I then, made a tank top out of Ankara according to my measurements. With both, the challenge I faced was length and fit. Everyone doesn’t like showing their mid section.
A:How would you describe your collection?
M:I think I would describe my collection as “New Africa.” I wanted people from all over the world to feel comfortable wearing a fabric from another country. Most people assume that if you’re not from that place, that you can’t wear certain things. I want to create and option. The only option is no longer just an Ankara outfit. All I want to do is change the way people think about Nigerian/African clothes. It can be extremely fashionable, casual, high-end, or just comfortable.
A:How would you describe your personal style?
M:My personal style is all over the place. I love curves. I love my curves. There is just something about being modest and wearing a midi dress that is also form fitting. You’re showing your curves but still leaving a lot to the imagination of others. I can be eclectic at times. To the point where people are saying, “What the heck does she have on?” If it’s high waist, I will probably buy it. I’ve learned over the years that wearing things that accentuate your body never fails. My personal style has definitely grown up. I don’t know if I answered the question correctly. Lol. Sorry!
A:Where do you see your business in the next five years? And what actions will you take to meet that five year goal?
M:I see my business in the next five years being to go to brand for young and older people. Like I said before, some people aren’t comfortable wearing a whole Ankara outfit. I just give them a hint. LLULO is not just a brand. I also want to make a difference in the world. I also work with a Non-Profit called Echoes of A Kora. Echoes of A Kora is a great Non-Profit that gives children in Africa an opportunity to have the basic school supplies that we take for granted here in America. I have always been a dreamer. Dreams do come true but as my mom always says, “Heaven helps those who help themselves.” It is a constant grind. I believe that you get what you put in. When you’re passionate about something, you do whatever is in your power. That is just what I’m doing.
A:How many years have you designed?
M:I have been designing for about 5 years. I am Nigerian so I kind of always had to put design on the back burner and focus on school. I would always make something here and there but I couldn’t find my niche. I finally found it! Hopefully, I run into many more soon.
-How has your business affected your school life and personal life?
I graduated in August. So, I have some extra time on my hands. My personal life has been affected though. I don’t get to talk to everyone as much as I use to because I am constantly sewing. Actually, I hardly talk to anyone. I strongly feel that I do this now, so that I can rest later. Some people may not understand that, but most people don’t understand my dreams.
A:Your all-time favorite designer…Who are they and why are they influential to you?
M:I really don’t have an all-time favorite designer. There are so many designers with completely different aesthetics that I am in love with. Oscar de la Renta is the man! He knows a woman’s figure and his Spring 2012 line is fantastic. I actually LOVE Menswear. I love Menswear more than women’s wear. In that case, Balmain Homme is my favorite this Spring 2012 season! I love how these designers are able to stick to their aesthetic and still create something new every season. All designers influence me because they deliver unique things ever year to keep ahead of the business and competition. That’s what I want to do also! I would give you a long list of more designers and why but people might lose interest quickly. Lol.
2.03.2012
Insomnia-SPIRATION
Because I am a night owl, most of my work is conducted during the "peek" of my day. As irony strikes, this is sadly true. But is some sweet items that deserve your attention.....
Tory Burch Loafers.
Stella & Dot Tear drops.
Rachel Roy Tie Front pant.
2.02.2012
72hr COUNTDOWN
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JASON WOO is coming to Target people, get ready! Wu is said to debut 02.05.2012-03.06.2012(as well as online). The line will cover Women's apparel,and accessories; including bags and scarves. The young designer is basing the collection off of the "French New Wave films" (Fashionologie, Christina Perez). In his defense, He's done an exceptional job. From nautical prints, to knee-length skirts the collection is simple put, a classic.
Here's the promo commercial... See for yourself.
JASON WOO is coming to Target people, get ready! Wu is said to debut 02.05.2012-03.06.2012(as well as online). The line will cover Women's apparel,and accessories; including bags and scarves. The young designer is basing the collection off of the "French New Wave films" (Fashionologie, Christina Perez). In his defense, He's done an exceptional job. From nautical prints, to knee-length skirts the collection is simple put, a classic.
Here's the promo commercial... See for yourself.
Romance Shoot '12
For all thats clueless for their Valentine's Day outing.... Hopefully these looks inspire your search.
Model/MUA: Brittany Hamilton
Photographers: Bartholomew "Bj" Booth Jr.; Danielle French
Wardrobe Stylist: Yours Truly
Model/MUA: Brittany Hamilton
Photographers: Bartholomew "Bj" Booth Jr.; Danielle French
Wardrobe Stylist: Yours Truly
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