Happy Labor Day!

Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.


A modern twist on a classic shoe


Vans slip ons;American flag motif


Perfect for a stroll on beach,patriotic flip-flops


I love these shoes,yes they look cheap.Yes they are made of plastic but I adore them.The tip of the shoe reminds me of a candy cane.(from Portland online.com)

What do you think?

of my new school bag?
The straps are longer than they appear...
It's from Liz Clairborne,I bought it from TJ Maxx(you should go).Guess how much it was?only $29.Talk about a bargain!It's a heritage mosaic.I was drawn to it because it's gorgeous,duh,and it was simple and classy.It can go with anything,you can never go wrong with a black handbag.Do you love it or do you love it?
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Rate on a scale from 1-10...

First off, I love her hair and makeup.It's very retro and classy.I must admit the plaid pants have grown on me.I love them but, I could never pull them off.I don't like the gingham scarf.It doesn't flow with her other garments.Also the clunky platforms made me cringe.What made these shoes popular in the 90s?!I think classic black pumps would make the outfit complete.I'm on the fence about the bag.

Minus 2 for the shoes and scarf and .5 for the purse.So I'll give this outfit a 7.5.

[images via http://stockholmstreetstyle.feber.se]

I Loooove this!

In the September Issue of Marie Claire Korea,Yoon Eun Hye(a popular actress in South Korea)creates a dazzling spread full of sex appeal,lace,bold makeup,high fashion duds and pastries.

My favorites:









Photographer:Louis Park

Thursday Playlist:Indie Rock

Down boy-YeahYeahYeahs


Not a love song-Uh Huh Her


True Affection-The Blow


Dashboard-Modest Mouse


Mixtape-Jacks Mannequin

New GAP Ad Campaign...

Liv keeps it casual in a boyfriend cardigan.
Liv Tyler, Ginnifer Goodwin and hockey star-fashion intern Sean Avery join other actors and style makers like Georgina Chapman of Marchesa, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, Clemence Poesy and others for Gap’s Fall 08 ad campaign. Centering on a “Create Your Own” theme, the black and white images, shot by fashion photographer Mikael Jansson, feature each style star wearing Gap designs in their own way.The ads debut in the September and October issues of national magazines, Gap stores and billboards.

[image via people.com]

Would you wear these trends?

Gray T-shirt Dresses


Diane Kruger, Kristin Cavallari and Rachel Bilson
From the red carpet to the streets, these comfy jersey dresses get a major boost from belts and scarves.Keep it loose and flowy or it gets t-a-c-k-y!

Baggy Jeans

Heidi Klum, Victoria Beckham and Sarah Jessica Parker
Leave to the "gangstas".

Lace rompers

Shenae Grimes,Rihanna and Thandie Newton
*grimaces*

Scarves on purses

Heidi Montag, Jennifer Aniston and Eva Longoria Parker
Well,it's one way to add pizazz to a boring purse.

Checkered Shirts

Ashlee Simpson,Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Conrad
Gingham gets a cool update with open necklines, colored backgrounds and skinny jean bottoms.
I would wear gray t-shirt dresses,checkered shirts(I already do).I must confess I did the whole scarf on a boring purse thing in '05!
Ah,I feel better.
:)

My back-to-school list...

Ah,I'm happy to be back with my fellow fashionable bloggers:)My mini vacation was pretty nice,I slept ALOT and got a mani-pedi(hot pink ;]).Plus I went to the Bronx Zoo yesterday with my dad.Yayyyy,it was pretty fun and surreal.Those animals are beautiful and such hams for the cameras.LOL

During my 6 days off I came up with a list of my fall must haves.My list in not in any specific order.

-navy blue trench coat
-leopard print scarf
-red beret
-scarf,hat&glove set
-tribal print scarf
-graphic tee(s)
-brown ankle boots
-black&white converses
-solid colored hoodies
-long sleeved dresses i.e
-vests!vests!vests!(floral,black,denim,etc)
-large white v-neck
-black,white turtlenecks
-funky sweaters:](80's theme,maybe?)
-black blazer
-studded belt
-black bolero
-bow blouse like YSL's Gauche Ivory Silk Blouse with Polka dot Pattern and Necktie
-collared blouse(cranberry)
-button down shirts!!!
-lumberjack plaid shirt :)
-red&white striped shirt
-moccasins
-red flats
-a look alike bag to balenciaga's motorcycle bag
-pearl earrings
-opaque stone ring
-anchor necklace
-unique headbands!!!
& that's my list.Hopefully I could get everything :] Ha ha but I'll post pics of my buys whenever I go back to school shopping!
Do we have any piece in common?What does your list consist of?
x

Just for a little bit...

I'm taking 5-7 days OFF from blogging.I think the oppressive heat and laziness is getting to me.I'll be back next week ready to go with an abundance of news:girl of the week,Thursday playlist,street style pics etc.Feel free to comment old posts,I'll get back to all of you.Bookmark my site!

Much Love,
Sharifa

Is Fall here yet?

I know some of you are holding onto summer for as long as you possibly can.But for the others who despise the sun&heat.Here's a couple of street style pictures to get your fall look started.
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I NEED boots like this.

September Vogue-Keira Knightley is the cover girl...

It's a weird pic,right?
Keira Knightley is the cover girl of the much anticipated September fall issue For Vogue.The September Fall Issue is the magazine to pick up.It's jam packed with runway looks,trends and lovely interview with Miss Knightley.The cover headline reads that Keira is a “fashion star, pirate queen, history’s sexiest Duchess.” Her new film The Duchess actually opens in the UK on September 5 and in limited release in the USA on September 19.

The 23-year-old British actress last appeared on the June 2007 cover, which was the second-lowest seller of that half of the year. It sold a mere 405,000 copies.

[image from thebosh.com]
Other September cover girls include Penelope Cruz does Glamour, Jessica Simpson does Elle, Blake Lively does Cosmopolitan, and Vanessa Hudgens does Teen Vogue.

The Girl of the week...

IS...

Name: Rhiannon
Age: 15, 16 soon!!!!

Where are you from: West Palm Beach, FL

Describe your style in three words: anything and everything
Can I exceed three words? My style is everything, every dictionary.com word of the day I have ever received via email, every celebrity picture I have seen, every picture I have taken, every art museum I have been to, NYC, Miami. I will find something at a store and even though I know nothing matches with it now, it will one day be the final piece to a perfect outfit. I am grunge, girly, comfortable, crazy, boring, classy, everything.

Quote to Live by: "I always tell the girls, never take it seriously. If you never take it seriously then you never get hurt. If you never get hurt, then you always have fun, and if you ever get lonely you can go to the record store and visit your friends. - Penny Lane, Almost Famous

Fashion is.... an art, a form of expression.
Your style inspiration/icon: Probably Jackie Kennedy Onassis. She was so classy and well put together and just amazing. Jane Asher too, and most 60s, 80s fashion icons. Now a days I like to look towards the Olsen twins, Keira Knightley, and Rachel Bilson for inspiration.

Your favorite piece is... my white v-neck, it ties into everything! I have at least five just in case!

What are your TOP 3 spring/summer must haves? Cute sandals (especially gladiators), light summer dress with a belt around the middle, can i add a gigantic purse to keep everything in. who knows when we are going to the beach!!!

Any shout-outs? Florida





What do you think about Rhiannon's casual yet trendy style?
Sound off!x
Congrats Rhiannon!

Thursday Playlist:Old&New

The Tide Is High-Blondie

Honest Mistake-The Bravery

Get off of my cloud-The Rolling Stones

Where's my mind-The Pixies

Foundations-Kate Nash

Yummy-Gwen Stefani

She won't get out of bed for less than 10K a day...

but when she does.She's simply divine.Linda Evangelista is the new face of Prada.Here are some pictures from the Fall-Winter 08 campaign.






I really hope I look this good at 43.
*crosses fingers*

[images from avant garde fashion photography]