Posh Swaps

ATTENTION ALL RECESSIONISTAS!!
(or fashionistas on a budget)

As we all very well know, swapping is the newest form of shopping that is sweeping the nation, but the difference is--it's guilt free! (which is why we love it) ... Haven't had the time to organize a swishing party? No problem! Now you can swap things with people from all over the world from the comfort of your very own home.

Check out the latest addition to the "home swapping network," POSH SWAPS: http://www.posh-swaps.com/index.php

Posh Swaps provides:

1. a fun and free outlet where users can swap, buy and sell second hand, vintage and recycled, restyled, reworked clothes, shoes and accessories both designer and high street and for men, women and children ...
2. insight on what you may not have otherwise known about swapping ... and ...
3. networking opportunities--get to know people who are a part of the Posh Swaps social circle.

To learn more about Posh Swaps, check out the Posh Swaps Blog: http://www.posh-swaps.com/blog/

Photo courtesy of posh-swaps.com.

Be sure to tell your friends about Posh Swaps!!

He Loves My Big Ego

The Queen Bey's at it again! Check out her latest video off her I Am...Sasha Fierce album! I present to you ... "EGO"


Video courtesy of WesternDigitalxD

I must say--I was expecting a little bit more from the "EGO" video (i.e. COLOR, more than two background dancers, male presence) but I think I see where Beyoncé is going with this one.... Sasha Fierce is very clearly a statement of independence, confidence, and liberation. It celebrates the strength of a woman. All in all, on a scale of Fab to Fail, I think that we can all agree: this video is FAB!

Double Cup Love

Move over Chris Brown--there's a new sheriff in town! Apparently, Rihanna's got a new beau. Here's what Page Six has to say about the new pair:

The Barbadian beauty showed up with a group of friends Monday at Lucky
Strike Lanes & Lounge on West 42nd Street, but spent most of the night
locking lips with Canadian former child actor-turned-rapper Aubrey "Drake"
Graham. "She was drinking whiskey and apple juice and making out with him
all
night," says a spy. "They were really cute together." Rihanna who's also
been spending time in town with Katy Perry, peeled off with Drake at about
midnight.

a sneak peek of the upscale bowling alley/lounge

If you still don't know who Drake is, this might ring a bell....

Drake is best known for playing Jimmy Brooks, the physically disabled character on the popular teen series Degrassi: The Next Generation.

Both artists are sittin' on top of the world. This duo could take the world by storm! The next Hov and Bey? We'll see!

Have a listen at Drake's first chart-topping single off his latest mixtape, So Far Gone:

Best I Ever Had - Drake

Drake Performs at House of Blues Chicago

Video courtesy of hiphopmusicdotcom.

69th Annual American Ballet Theatre Spring Gala

Yesterday, the American Ballet Theatre, one of the world's most revered and innovative dance companies to date, celebrated the opening of its sixty-ninth season at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City, New York. And you know what that means--the stars came out to play! The notable and talented Carolina Herrera (also the go-to designer of the evening) and Graff Jewelers sponsored the star-studded event, so just about everyone who graced the "red carpet" fell nothing short of fabulosity.

RED CARPET HIGHLIGHTS
These lovelies deserve to be on someone's "Best Dressed" list....

Lindsay Price and Coco Rocha sing the blues....

Lindsay Price in Carolina Herrera.

Coco Rocha in Carolina Herrera.

Iman and Renée Zellweger show us there ain't nothin' wrong with a little drama....

Iman in Oscar de la Renta.

Renée Zellweger in Carolina Herrera.

Rachel Roy and Veronica Webb exhibit chic simplicity with minimalist detail.

Rachel Roy in Designs by Roy.

Veronica Webb in Designs by Roy.

HONORABLE MENTION

Kim Raver in Carolina Herrera.

If given the honor to attend this year's Annual American Ballet Theatre Spring Gala , this would have been my gown of choice. Maybe next year!

All photos courtesy of Zimbio.

Just Blaze

To achieve timeless appeal, adorn your ensemble with an oversized blazer....

Photo courtesy of StyleCritics.

Keri's look is Urban Chic.

"...thought she'd be wearing heels, didn't you? Yeah, so did I! But in fashion, expect the unexpected."

As shown by Keri Hilson (above) and Rihanna (pictured below), The White Blazer is a great wardrobe addition, especially for the spring/summer season. Menswear-inspired, the oversized blazer is the perfect alternative to the trench coat, jacket, or cardigan.

Photo courtesy of RihannaDaily.com

**Add a touch of class to any wardrobe with a blazer.

Photo courtesy of POPSUGAR.

Rihanna portrays Rock Star Glam with her bright yellow LEATHER blazer (by Marc Jacobs) ... circa 1980's, we'll say ...

**Blazers put a retro spin on just about everything!!

The oversized blazer was borrowed from the boys, after all...but anything they can do--we girls can do better, right??? Kanye West and David Beckham show us how it's really done....

Kanye shows us his preppy side.

Photo courtesy of The Sartorialist.

"For a finishing touch, I wonder if he's wearing Converse Chuck Taylors...." (nahhh, maybe Air Yeezys)

Kanye models for his upcoming Fall 2009 (Pastelle Clothing) Collection.

Photo courtesy of PastelleClothing.com

David Beckham shows us why he's one of the best dressed men in Hollywood.

Photo courtesy of starpulse.com

On an ending note....

• The blazer look is not a difficult one to pull off. It's been done before, so why not try the look for size?! Fashion is all about taking risks, so take a chance, Fashionista!
• Solid color blazers can be so boring. If you should decide to sport a solid color blazer, turn it up a notch with underlaying prints. Not a print person? ACCESSORIZE!
• On the other hand, if your blazer is printed, it already speaks for itself. Turn down the volume with underlaying solids.
• TAKE NOTES!! Follow the leaders, i.e. Keri Hilson, Rihanna, Kanye West, and David Beckham.
  

Photo courtesy of mtv.com

"See, told you all the cool people wear blazers! Dig Chester French...."

For more tips on how to wear the [oversized] blazer:

WOMEN--click here:

http://www.self.com/beauty/blogs/selfstylesecrets/2009/04/4-easy-ways-to-wear-an-oversiz.html

http://womensfashion.suite101.com/article.cfm/boyfriend_dressing_trend_for_summer_2009

MEN--click here:

http://www.esquire.com/features/ESQ0806GUIDE_55_2

http://www.examiner.com/x-340-Mens-Style-Examiner~y2008m11d12-How-to-Wear-a-Blazer-with-Jeans

Now go ahead and BLAZE the trail!!