Vogue Italia July 2008 Issue - Black Girls Rule

Vogue Italia aka Italian Vogue has come and going fast. You can barely find a copy at newsstands and Barns and Nobles is sold out. You can try to win one on EBay but for no less than $30. I know because I sold a few copies for $45. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, the July 2008 issue of Italian Vogue features nothing but black models. Each black beauty: Liya Kebede, Sessilee Lopez, Jourdan Dunn, and Naomi Campbell grace their own cover. Hooray for us right… well not really. It’s a great and monumental issue however I was a little disappointed. Why did a Black model have to be blackfaced?! I’m a little bored with the Grace Jones poses. And can someone please get Toccara a shirt! I’m tired of looking at her boobies. Anywho, it is worth the $15 at least it will be one day if you can get your hands on a copy.

PS: We didn’t get that far, the ads are still only white girls

New York Fashion Week Calendar

It’s not likely that I’ll be invited back to the tents for Fashion week this September but I’ll sure be outside taking pictures and stalking people. If you’d like to join me here’s the officially schedule thus far.

New York Fashion Week Calendar Thursday, September 4th – Friday, September 12th 2008

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The Devil - I mean Ann Wintour Wears Prada

I know I’m “about a fucking month late” but I just came across the funniest illustration of Ann Wintour and her boss Si Newhouse. This parody of the Vogues’ April 2008 issue shows who the real monster is. It makes me feel like someone sold The Devil a knockoff Prada. I love it!

DPRC Brooklyn Based Tshirt Color

DPRC is still hard at work finishing up the designs for the Brooklyn Series coming fall. We work so hard at every little detail and trying to get everything perfect. Because we’re both in the “working world” we’re not so in tuned with the latest colors in kicks. What two colors would you wear in this “Brooklyn Based” t shirt for women?

Ashley Dupre - The Non-Celebrity Look

I by no means advocate prostitution (I am still on the look out for a suga daddy) but I was enthralled by this Kristen/Ashley Dupre chick. Yes sleeping with a married man is wrong, yes prostitution is wrong, but everyone is seriously cock-blocking her. How’s she suppose to do her thing if her suga daddies keep getting caught? But anyway, she looks great in this NY Post picture of her from last week. I know you’re thinking “there is nothing special about this outfit at all.” Her shoes could be YSL or Steven Madden, who knows. As simple as it is she's working it!

Gap white tank$14.50; American Apparel white tank$17; Forever 21 highwaist shorts $19.80; Forever 21 shorts $9.50; Fred Flare sunglasses $10; Aldo sunglasses $12; Bakers brown shoes $79.99; Steve Madden patent shoes $99.95

Scarves to Statement Neclaces

Being a trend forecaster you always have to look for what’s next. How will a particular style evolve? The second I see 3 people wearing the same trend in a day it is old. One trend I’m personally sick of is the Arabian scarves. At Kayne’s Glow in the Dark Tour, I was the only person not wearing a scarf around my neck. Yes it is cute but can please move on to long light weight scarves. As seen in Urban Outfitters:

But that’s beside the point. Now everyone’s wearing scarves, then what? The next biggest trend is statement necklaces. Make this one your must have accessories for fall. Best selection: Topshop

Marc by Marc Jacobs $128 Bloomingdales; Laila Rowe $9; Forever 21 $3.80; Girl Props $4.99; Topshop 20Pounds;

Richard Chai for Target

Richard Chai is the next designer to fill the high/low installment for Tarje. Richard Chai is a young designer who use to work with Marc Jacobs and now outfits some of the most stylish women in New York with his spectacular casual pieces. His line for Target makes its debut on August 3rd. The diffusion collection consists of pretty floral dresses, knit sweaters, and playful tops. The best part is all of the outfits (yes the complete outfit) cost no more than $90

Swizz Beats is Trying to get that Oprah

Swizz Beats is trying to get That Oprah. Me too damn it. Peep this performance of his new song That Oprah. Doesn't he seem like he's opening for DMX. He's getting the crowd amped then all of a sudden X comes out of no wear barking. lol Oh, the good ole' days.
And he looks kinda alright... if you like skinny guys.


Heres a video so you can hear the whole song. Its silly but I like it.

Deadstock Boatride

I don't have pictures of the great time we had at Deadstock because the date has been changed. The official new date is Wednesday, Aug, 6 2008. For everyone who hasn't brought a ticket yet... You looked at the flyer thought it would be fun but maybe you had plans that day or you weren't sure, now is the time! For tickets and or table purchasing, or FAQs hit up Deadstock Ric at www. myspace. com/deadstockric [ personal page ] or u can try the company myspace www. myspace. com/deadstockkicks.
And for a quicker and easier way hit him up on AIM JUNIORMAFIA911.

Don't forget this is your time to purchase DPRC at GREAT prices. DPRC will be in the house, or should I say on the boat with all the hottest tees form dprcdesign.com See you there!

Maxi Dress - Trend of the Moment

July is the middle of summer for most people (especially students) but for the fashion industry summer days are winding down. Everyone’s out vacationing, on the beach or summer jobbing it up. Stores put everything on sale in efforts to make room and money to bring in new fall items. If there’s one more summer must-have before going “back to school shopping” it’s the Maxi Dress. The uber trendy dress can be a fun summer throw-on for the hottest days or get a solid one to wear to the hottest parties at night. I found some of the cutes maxi dresses at all price points.

WARNING: The maxi dress is not for short girls like me. In fact if you are under 5’5 steer clear.

Maxi Dress Prints:
Forever21 $27.80; Milly $445; Express $98; Milly $484

Maxi Dress Solids:
Victoria Secret $108; Arden B $98; Milly $465; Wet Seal $27.50