Jourdan Dunn in “Prince Charming” for i-D Magazine
Photographed by Kerry Hallihan and styled by Edward Enninful
Haute Find: Noir Jewelry
Flipping through the latest issue of Harper’s Bazar, I came across the last ring pictured above. HAUTE! Huh? Come to find out, it was from Noir Jewelry. After visiting the site I realized that some of the jewelry is offered on Anthropologie.com, and I have been eying it for about a year now. The items are all quite amazingly rocker chic. You may have seem some of them on my celebrity style twins Amber Rose, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga and Alicia Keys. Chanel Iman has also been spotted wearing a Noir piece. All of the jewelry is moderately priced, just within my budget’s reach.
What’s On My Christmas List and A Complete Holiday Shopping Guide
All I want for Christmas: 1. Nikon D5000 DSLR Camera, Tripod and Remote; 2. J. Crew Toscana Trapper Hat, Cheetah Calf-hair Belt, Moroccan Blue Silk Frances Cami, Wool Schoolboy Blazer; 3. Nars Eye Shadow; 4. Bebe Wool Pea Coat and Faux Fur Belted Vest, and Daniela Over The Knee Boot; 5. BCBG Denim Jacket with Leather Sleeves and Geometric Scarf; 6. French Connection Day Dress and Sofia Swirl Dress; 7. A new pair of sneaks; 8. A lil somethin somethin; 9. A Medicine Ball; 10. Movado “Series 800″ Mother-of Pearl and Diamond Bracelet Chronograph Watch; 11. Rachel Roy Red Lips Cocktail Ring; 12. Blackberry Bold.
Gift Ideas
For your Guy: 1. DJ Hero; 2. Dell Inspiron Zino HD; 3. North Face ‘Hawthorn’ Faux Fur Hooded Coat; 4. Marc by Marc Jacobs Norwegian Sweater; 5. Burberry Watch; 6. Tiffany & Co. Somerset Pendent; 7. Black Wool Military Jacket; 8. Ripped Vintage Slim Jeans; 9. Jo Ghost Men’s 4177 Sneaker; 10. Tickets to His Favorite Entertainment Event.
Sister or Bestie: 1. Black Lace Gloves; 2. Chained Crace Sunglasses; 3. Miss J. Alexander’s Bood, Follow the Model; 4. Cable Knit Beanie with Fox Fur Pom Pom; 5. Color Blocked Scarf; 6. Spot Fluffy Robe; 7. Black Velvet Feather Fake Eyelashes; 8. Patterned/Print Tights; 9. UGG Cozy Black Slippers; 10. Hair and Nail Accessories.
Fellas, Your GF will most appreciate any of these: 1. A Pair of Red Bottomed Shoes; 2. MacBook Pro; 3. Fuji Instax Instant Camera; 4. La Perla Lingerie; 5. A Designer Handbag (Classic Rika Bag); 6. Swarovski Geometric Bangle.
Mom’s are special. If yours is anything like mine, she already has everything. But, she’d like any of these: 1. Chanel Fragrance Wardrobe Gift Set; 2. Chain Gloves by Kenneth Cole; 3. David Yurman Eau de Parfum David Yurman; 4. Designer Sunglasses; 5. Ruched Leather Gloves; 6. Shearling Collar; 7. Tiffany Bead Earrings; 8. Burberry Slippers.
Who’s the hardest person for you to shop for?
New Virtual Boutique on Read My Lips!
I decided to create my very own VIRTUAL BOUTIQUE here on Read My Lips! It includes a collection of new, gently used and vintage pieces that I think you’ll love. I still have quite of few pieces to add. And, once I get my new camera for Christmas (wink wink), I will put some looks together with some of the pieces, rather than just hanging each individual piece up, because that’s kind of boring…
The links to the items and purchasing instructions are in the sidebar. Here’s a question for you:
This Week’s Haute Links
Michelle Obama’s Brooches Are ‘Part of Her Code’: The Cut
Racism AND Sexism at the NY Post?: The Black Snob
Andre Leon Talley and Kimmora Lee Simons to judge America’s Next Top Model: Gatecrasher
Lawyer’s have invented a new defense to trademark counterfeiting : Counterfeit Chic
Meet the New Black Model on the Block, Kelly Moreira: The Cut
Did Northwestern Students Pay Witnesses for False Testimony?: WSJ Law Blog
EEk! Fashion Industry Downsizes: Layoffs Lomming at Zac Posen, Gucci: Gatecrasher
Lou Dobbs Quits CNN: AverageBro
Asked and Answered: Miss J of Top Model (Whose book released this week, btw): The Moment
Empire State of Mind: Garance Dore
Love Letter: The Stylish Wanderer
The Future Modelling of Sudan Parade: Style Discovery
Chanel Iman Went Blonde: Design Scene
DIY Embellished Tights Project Update
Here is an update on the progress of the DIY project I started a couple of weeks ago.
Of course, I started by gathering all of the necessary materials: Tights, needle and thread, and sequins.
Then, I separated the sequins, because I couldn’t use all of what was in the bag. I decided on the stars.
Sewing wasn’t bad, but it seemed like every time I got in the groove, the thread would run out. Tip 1: use a piece of cardboard, or the like, to give the tights some structure while sewing. The cardboard also prevents the needle from going through the other side of the tights, therefore sewing them together.
Ta-daaah! So far good, but I do want to add a few more stars and some beads. Tip 2: take some time in the beginning to figure out a color combination. In retrospect, I think I would have chosen to go with fewer colors on the stars.
Free People has some sequin-embellished tights here for $88. Mine cost a total of about $20, not including labor. I will definitely post the final project.
Weekend DIY Project: Bead Embellished Tights
I have abosolutely NOTHING planned for this weekend. So, I figured I will have plenty of time to work on a DIY project that I’ve had in the back of my mind- a pair of embellished tights like the ones pictured below and spotted all over the runways for fall fashion o9. I think I already have everything I need: a pair of opeque tights (in like 8 different colors, because I am an over-consumer…don’t know which color to choose…) and lots of embellishments (left over from another DIY project that ended up being a flop). Wish me luck!
Photos: Model Sasha Pivovarova photographed by Craig McDean and styled by Edward Enninful for Italian Vogue
And check back to see how they turn out!
Cocktails
These pictures are old (I had natural hair and I think I had just descovered blush), but I thought of them when I saw this picture of Rihanna wearing a fur stole. Everyone who knows me knows that I die for my fur stole.
We have soooo many memories, me and that scarf. I pull it out every fall and wear it everyday til spring.
One of my friends calls it my “cocktail” (because it multi-colored. maybe I can get some better pictures this year).
Another friend almost saw me have a heart attack one time after I left it behind in the movie theatre. He went back to go get it for me while I waited in the car. When came back saying it wasn’t there, and I about died. He was joking.
It smells like me. So, every time someone picks it up, they’re always like: “mmm. this smells so good.”
You’ll never guess where I got it. Lane Bryant. About 5 years ago for $30.
It’s starting to bald in places, and so I started looking for a replacement several years ago.
I don’t think I will ever be able to part with it.
Unless I find a more fabulous replacement. HELP!
Shoe-gasm
My friend and I were chatting the other day. We had quite a bit of catching up to do and in between breaths she says, “I bought a pair of red bottoms.”
I’m jealous.
I want some!
Aarrrrgh!
I can’t recall ever spending over $220 on a pair of shoes before. And while I’m still not quite prepared to spend a month’s rent on an shoe-gasm, I am about a click away from spending half a month’s on these:
*side note* I am getting (hoping for) a dslr camera for Christmas, so if everyone could bare with me until then, I promise it will be worth the wait. Until then, I will keep you as entertained as possible with barrowed visuals.
Spotted: Duffle Coats for Fall
At the end of last winter season, I knew that I needed a coat for this fall. I couldn’t find the right one then, so I’ve been looking intensively since the end of last season. One thing I notice was that toggle/duffle coats were appearing everywhere. Take a look.
Anthropologie Deep Woods Toggle Coat
Toggle coats left to right: 1) Betsy Johnson ivory wool toggle coat; 2) Boy by Band of Outsiders Cropped Toggle Coat; 3) Top Shop Bound Seam Duffle Coat; 4) Old Navy Women’s Toggle-Front Cable-Knit Sweater Coats; 5) Bukle Plaid Wool Coat; 6) Eddie Bauer Wool-Blend Cape
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