A few of my Favorite Blogs!

I know that I have a list of Blog's that I would LOVE for you guys to check out, but the blogs that I'm sharing with you now are a few of my Favorite Blogs! Each for different reasons.

Hair By Dominique

I introduced her to you guys in one of my post "Fashion Hair Stylist Dominique Nicole" I just think her work is marvelous, and she shares all of it on her Tumblr. Check it out!!

Hair By Dominique Nicole

Ms. Bonner, Iris Barbee that is....She's one of the most talented females that I've met! And SUPER down to earth. She's an artist. She paints everything from portraits to SHOES! She shares her work and Personal Likes on her Tumblr.

ThesepinkLips

Tweety Elitou! I can say so many great things about this girl, but then my fingers will eventually hurt after typing for so long. (lol) She's a young lady making her way in the fashion industry and she's still a Teen! Juggling a successful Fashion Blog, while maintaining straight A's! Her fashion blog is awesome!

Young Hip & Chic

 

Mr. Curran J. Swint aka Young King. I've known him for a while and watched him grow into an amazing young gentleman. Not only does his blog touch base with just about everything, it has started a movement. KINGS INSPIRE KINGS. Its a very inspiring blog.

KINGS RULE TOGETHER

Leslie Eugene also a Fashion Blogger. I recently introduced in my latest post "When Two Fashion Bloggers Meet"  She talks the latest beauty tips, fashion trends, and hottest outfits. I'm looking forward to our Collaboration, be sure to stay tuned for it. Promise you'll LOVE IT!

Pretty Haute

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-Kia Denise

SHOEGASM OR NOGASM?!

Once a week I hold a "SHOEGASM OR NOGASM" Game on my Facebook Page! I share photos of the hottest shoes out. Asking all of my friends the infamous question....SHOEGASM OR NOGASM?!

I'd love to hear your opinions! Come over and join in on the fun!

CLICK LINK BELOW!!

http://www.facebook.com/167149763346622

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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-Kia Denise

All I want for Christmas!

I dont want too much for Christmas, just an Ipad. I think EVERY blogger should have one. It's a little pricey, so Im making it the only gift I want this year. I've been a good girl...lets see what santa will bring me!!

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-Kia Denise

Fashiongasm: Mijourne Jewlery!

Mijourne Jewelry Company retails and wholesales high fashion, trendy, and celebrity inspired jewelry, in which similar pieces of jewelry can be found in the latest fashion magazines and on celebrities walking down the red carpet of an award show.

Mijourne also provides Jewelry Consulting Services for small businesses and independent jewelry consultants seeking to gain an edge in pricing, quality, and market trends.

Mijourne’s mission is to provide quality fashion jewelry with affordable prices. Also, to provide quality advice that will drive sales and promote growth for other small businesses and boutique owners, matching the knowledge they have acquired while working in the jewelry and fashion industries with their clients business needs to expand and match evolving markets.

To view more of their gorgeous collections check out their site:

www.mijourne.com

They can also be contacted on the links below: www.facebook.com/Mijourne

www.twitter.com/ilovemijourne
mijourne.jewelry@gmail.com

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-Kia Denise

Walk the Talk Shoe and Accessory Event!

Cake by Jossette Cuisine and Cupcakes by Cake Couture

Mijourne Jewelry

Clothing Display in Showroom 77

Rebecca Pollard of  Can Ya Heel Me? and Tweety Elitou of Young Hip & Chic held their first Walk the Talk Shoe, and Accessory event! The event took place on December 10th, at Showroom 77 located on Kater Street in Philadelphia PA!

The event brought out tons of Bloggers, Shoe lovers, Accessory Obssesors, and ALL FASHIONISTA'S AND FASHIONISTO'S!

The first couple of people who arrived at the event were given a free pair of shoes, yes FREE!! Me being the shoe lover that I am, I made sure I arrived on time and as promised was given a free and again I say FREE pair of shoes! I'll be wearing them soon :-) 

The event included tons of giveaways! From jewelry, to sunglasses, and a year supply of shoes! All of their giveaways were awesome. Tweety had a few people that she wanted to give recognition to for contributing to the youth in the fashion industry.

It was a great event! So happy I could attend!

Myself along with the two Host Rebecca and Tweety

Tweety announcing the awards.

Rebbeca, Tweety, and Kevin Parker. One of the award winners!

Celebrity Stylist Tish Thomas also received an award!

Myself along with Alyssa Danese, owner of  Online Boutique FabuLyss (http://www.fabulyss.com/)

ALL PHOTOS PROVIDED BY Alloyius McIlwaine



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-Kia Denise

The meeting of Two Fashionista's!

Nothing like a good conversation, over Coffee. Only thing is, this convo included Pens, Notebooks, and A Mac Book. Can you guess what were cooking up?!

This past Sunday I met with the lovely  Leslie Eugene of "Pretty Haute (Only the Style Survive)"

We discussed fashion, blogging tips, and brainstormed some pretty cool ideas for our collaboration!

STAYED TUNED......

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-Kia Denise

Look of The Day!

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It was a CHILLY day! And I was happy, I finally had the chance to wear my Faux Fur! I threw my newly purchased wedges on to add some print to my outfit. I wanted to keep my outfit nice and simple , yet fashionable.

Saturday December 10th, I was invited  to an event called "Walk the Talk" I'll get into more details in a post about it later ;-)

 

DO YOU LIKE?! I'M ALWAYS INTERESTED IN YOUR OPINION!

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-Kia Denise

Designer of the YEAR: Mariel Rojo!

Mariel Rojo was born on January 3rd, 1988 in Guadalajara, Mexico. A naturally gifted child with an adventurous spirit, she aspired for greatness very early in life. Even at a young age she had a passion for design and fashion. Jokingly she recounts stories of her childhood – “at age 7 I used to make dresses out of anything, even toilet paper!” As she grew up she began taking her ambitions for design more seriously.

 At 20 years of age she gathered what little money she had left and moved to Europe to jump start her education towards the world of

fashion designing. There she studied at Instituto Europeo di Design in Barcelona, Spain. She spent the next 3 years there refining her knowledge and skills, but it was in no way easy for her. Even though she was pursuing her dreams many great and difficult sacrifices had to be made. Being apart from her loved ones for so long was a heavy burden on her heart, but this did not diminish her resolve! Even upon her last year of schooling, when she had no way of paying for tuition, Mariel with the help of her dedicated mother managed to pay up in full! This was no easy task, as her mother worked 3 jobs to make this happen. And out of everything she learned from her time at school, her most valuable lesson was the realization that fashion design is merely art and she herself was an artist.

 Rojo has said many times before “My passion is to create with fabrics, textures, volumes, silhouettes…fashion is creation!” And her work certainly reflects this ideal. Each of her pieces is an amalgamation of style and imagination pieced together by immense skill and an eye for detail. She admits that her greatest ideas come to her when she sleeps – “frequently, My best inspiration comes right from My dreams at night. But in a way I am always dreaming. It is like living My dream, awake.” Mariel Rojo sees herself as a humble artist who is merely transforming her thoughts into something beautiful everyone can wear. Women sensuality, her strength and beauty are qualities that she wants to represent in her clothing. She makes clothes for determined women,art lover, hard-working,who never forgets about her femine side that we all have.

“Theres no limits for art and imagination”- Mariel Rojo

Favorite designers: Alexander McQueen, Margiela, Gabrielle Coco Chanel, Elsa Schiaparelli.

Although I haven't had the privilege of meeting Mariel  in person, we chat often through social networks. I can tell that shes a genuine person, and a sweetheart. Her work is gorgeous, and she has a personality to match!

 To see the rest of Mariel's Collections be sure to check out her website!

www.marielrojo.com

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-Kia Denise

 



SHOEGASM OR NOGASM?!

Once a week I hold a "SHOEGASM OR NOGASM" Game on my Facebook Page! I share photos of the hottest shoes out. Asking all of my friends the infamous question....SHOEGASM OR NOGASM?!

I'd love to hear your opinions! Come over and join in on the fun!

CLICK LINK BELOW!!

http://www.facebook.com/167149763346622

 

 

 

 

 

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-Kia Denise

Fashion Hairstylist Dominique Nicole!

Dominique Nicole is a Professional Hairstylist from Philadelphia PA.

She's been doing hair since the age of 17, and might I add....she's very good at it! I have the pleasure of having her as my hairstylist for all of my shoots. She's a very talented young woman and I'm SUPER proud to say I know her!

I'm glad that I had the opportunity to interview her. She's definitely someone you NEED TO KNOW!

Q: Who's inspiring to you?

A: "I'm inspired by alot of people. You and Koko Guerra keeps me motivated in this industry. When I see you guys doing well it makes me want to better myself and my craft. I'm also inspired by my family and close friends. They keep me humble."

Q: What is your favorite hair tool to use?

A: My favorite hair tool is my Salon Tech Flat Irons. I would be soooo lost without them!"

Q: Who do you look up to?

A: "My Mother, of course, and Neeko who's also a Fashion Hair Stylist"

Q: What is your life long goal?

A: "My life long goal is to have a successful career as a hairstylist in the fashion industry."

Be sure to check out the rest of Dominique Nicole's work!!

TUMBLR: http://hairbydominiquenicole.tumblr.com/

FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/DommieCole

TWITTER: @Dommiecole

Trend Report: Abstract Art to play a big roll in Spring 2012 Collections

 Proenza Schouler

Gucci

Solid bold colors, and geometric shapes are all the RAVE for tons of 2012 collections!

Look forward to high contrast colors, geometric patterns, large prints, leaving very strong of impressions.

 Herme's

Marni

I like to keep my followers up to date with the latest trends. But one thing I always believe in is having YOUR OWN style. As for myself I love this trend, but I'll also add my own twist to make it my own. Theres nothing better than self expression. And one way to go about doing that is through your style.

All in favor for abstract art,  meeting fashion.....say I!!!

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-Kia Denise

Fashionista's Guessing Game Round 3!!!

Which pair cost more?!!

Bonus Round: Which pair is which...Asos, or Jeffrey Campbell!

Submit your answers in the "Comment" Section!

SHOEGASM OR NOGASM?!

Once a week I hold a "SHOEGASM OR NOGASM" Game on my Facebook Page! I share photos of the hottest shoes out. Asking all of my friends the infamous question....SHOEGASM OR NOGASM?!

I'd love to hear your opinions! Come over and join in on the fun!

CLICK LINK BELOW!!

http://www.facebook.com/167149763346622

CHIC EVENT: Sista's Connect/ Shop Twice Boutique !!

Designer Tyleah Miller, Myself, and Ty Porter of It Girl Magazine

Last Thursday night I attended an event called, "Sista's Connect/Shop Boutique"

This event was held at Twice Boutique, which is located off South Street, 611 South 4th St, Philadelphia PA. It gave woman the chance to chat, shop, network, but overall to have a great time! You didn't have to be " In the industry" This event is for ALL WOMAN! Its a motivating, and inspiring event!

Entering the boutique, you immediately felt like you've known the ladies forever! It was a great feeling!

We discussed everything, topics from shopping (Well of course), our companies, and businesses, today's news, and plenty more! All in all it was a GREAT NIGHT!  Met some wonderful empowering woman!

Ty Porter of  It Girl Magazine & Julene Haughton of  TWICE BOUTIQUE 

These ladies were the host's for the night!

 

The boutique was chic, colorful and full of options! It carries today's clothing, as well as awesome vintage pieces.We all know how I LOVE Vintage pieces!

 The owner of Twice Boutique and I!

If you missed this one be sure to attend the next event! They'll be having plenty more!

Thanks for Reading!

-Kia Denise