Street Style is back!

New York

The baby pink blouse with a Utilitarian cargo pant gives a outfit a feminine yet tough look.


New York

The mix of textures and prints is a tricky thing. But the leopard cardigan compliments the tee and skirt instead of overwhelming it.


Melbourne

All black =classic not scary. The sheer and flats give it a more casual aesthetic.


Milan

How to wear a Camo jacket 101


Copenhagen

I love this....I don't know where to start. The two toned hair,the sunglasses,the Cindy Crawford mole. I'm in love:-)



Berlin

Shawls are a great to throw over and go in the fall and early winter time. As you can see,MEN can pull this off flawlessly.



London

Louboutins and a cape-Modern day Wonderwoman?


London

Acrylic sweaters are usually a no but this is an exception. Paired with leggings and peekaboo flats it creates a fun and comfy outfit.

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XOXO

On a musical note...

THESE AMAZING ALBUMS ARE IN STORES NOW! ALSO AVAILABLE ON ITUNES & AMAZON. Support good music!

"LOUD"-Rihanna's 5th album gives us the tantalizing Urban Pop we crave.And that made the Bajan songstress a household name. With tracks like "What's my name" "Only girl in the world" and "Raining Men" this is definitely another Platinum record for the 22 year old beauty.


"My beautiful dark twisted fantasy"-Kanye West's 5th album is the lovechild of his last album "808's and Heartbreak" and "Late Registration". The controversial rap genius creates the perfect Hip Hop album with tracks like "Blame Game" ft. Kid Cudi and the hit "Runaway" with Pusha T. Mr. West has done it again with perfect sampling,flawless metaphors and melodic delivery.


"Pink Friday"-Nicki Minaj's debut album is full of wacky voices,catchy beats and good lyrics.The worlds of Pop and Hip/Hop-Rap collide on this record. Miss Minaj rose to fame with her many features this year & seemingly simple defeat of conquering the billboard charts without an album. This is truly a treat from the opener "I'm the Best" to super pop bonus tracks like "Girls fall like dominoes". Nicki also has her own pink lipstick from M.A.C. titled "Pink Friday".

Thigh High/Over the knee Boots: Yay or Nay

Louis Vuitton
This may just be one of the biggest fashion debates of all time. Some may shudder at the very thought and others cannot resist the leathery temptation.The only problem is the designers don’t actually care about the implied eroticism of the thigh-high boots. In fact, they are frequently related to eroticism, boot fetishism, prostitutes and professional dominatrices, so it’s a good idea to know how to wear them properly.Sexy is not even the word...how about slightly cheeky aka slutty. But when there's a will there's a WAY!

Emilio Pucci
Ways to wear these boots:
.Long jackets w/skinnies,leggings
.Sweater Dresses
.Off the shoulder sweaters
.Ponchos
.Cardigans
Also try more demure colors like black, gray, brown, green and tan.Word to the wise ladies 5'4" under shouldn't wear these styles as it will you swallow you and make you look like puss in boots ***Yay,Shrek reference.

Antonio Berardi

Chloe

Giuseppe-Zanotti

I gotta go with...YAY! Proceed with caution

Spotlight: Teo Jasmin

Teo Jasmin is an interior design company which was founded by Angéline
Bailly in 2001. They started to specialize in digital printing on wall
canvas but later on expanded their range of products with cushions and
classic furniture, still using the same digital process on them.
Ever since, Teo Jasmin never stops to amaze us for its creativity. New
collections are launched twice a year. Vintage cars are the stars of the new
collection 2010 with Mini and famous 2CV. Previous and still successful
collections such as the Coca Cola, DC Comics, Beatles, NYC, London and Paris
are still around! Sacs à mains, coussin déco, tableau déco Teo Jasmin.
Link:TeoJasmin

I LOVE LOVE this company-their designs are nothing like you've EVER seen before. This is definitely for the trendsetters out there :)They specialize in cushions,tables,chairs and handbags!!!
You should add Teo Jasmin on facebook & twitter:
Facebook
Twitter
For my Non french speaking followers,google Teo Jamsin to translate the page!

Latest from Echo: Kindle & Nook Cases

These Kindle & Nook cases come in an array of colors and prints. Cases are also avaible for the I-pad! No more plain cases!

Prices range from $48-58$;Link to Echo :Digital Reader Cases

I have....

A LOT OF GOOD STUFF ON THE WAY :) Be patient!

XOXO,
Sharifa

Kanye West - Runaway (Full-length Clean)

I don't care what anyone says....this man is a genius. Insane? Slightly



Best 34 minutes of your life!

**scroll down page to stop the auto play music and enjoy the film**

XOXO

Most Popular Halloween Costume...

I'm sure you've probably heard that the most popular Halloween costume for 2010 is.....*Drum roll*-Snooki from Jersey Shore. The pint sized orange reality star has become a household name thanks to her poof and Guidette lifestyle.

Halloween isn't really my thing but look what I found online to make the perfect Snooki costume!


Snooki Wig;retails at $15-20,what's this costume w/o the outrageous POOF?


Guidettes love their animals prints especially Leopard & of course it's skin tight.
Dress retails at $25



To complete this costume you must have a luscious orange tan.Think-PUMPKIN!
For makeup:
1)Use a primer,apply foundation and concealer.
2)Dab lots of bronzer to get the full orange glow
3)Line upper and lower lids with opaque black eyeliner.LOTS OF LOTS OF EYELINER.GO RACCOONS!
4)Apply false eyelashes and curl them w/an eyelash curler **Use Covergirl Lashblast or Falsies mascara
5)Of course,you have to do a smoky eye
5)To get perfectly arched brows. Brush hairs upward,trim,tweeze and tame with brow gel. You can use a brow filling gel for a stronger look.

& You must have black pumps. It's an absolute must,oh and fist pumping!

Dear Snooki,I love you and the rest of The Jersey Shore cast. Don't ever change:)

Trend Report

Hippie Headbands

For some odd reason this trend is coming back. I remember when I rocked this back in '08 and got some pretty weird looks all over Brooklyn. *Sigh*

How to Rock the Hippie Headband:
1. Part hair in either a straight part down the middle, or create a loose jig-jag part down the middle of your head.

2. Wrap a skinny headband around the top of your forehead, avoid tucking your hair behind your ears!

3. If you have bangs, wear the headband over your bangs.

4. Throughout the day/night check your headband and avoid mushroom head(:D) by tucking your hair in.

Multi-Color Nails
It must be the year of LOUD color everywhere-hair,nails,etc.I gave you all an example of my "Purple Zebra" nails a couple post below. It's fun,just try it. That's why they created polish remover!

Now your nails will always match your outfit..


Leopard Scarves
Any animal print (even Zebra) can be very classic and trendy when done in small amounts.

Scarf from Echo


Brown is the color
You must have an essential go to bag without print or any other distraction just for school or work. Trust me,it goes w/everything and looks S-H-A-R-P!

Burberry bag
Tip: Go Brown w/bags,boots and watches:)

Purple Eyeshadow

This a universally beautiful color on every skin tone. Hot Makeup look this fall!

Big Picture Photoshoot Party!

CALLING ALL ASPIRING MODELS IN THE NYC AREA:
Well you're in luck, because on October 27th, 2010, we're holding a special event for you.
It is the 1 Degree of Separation after party, the main event can be found here Eventbrite, If you attend this event the tickets are free. Tickets are then 5 dollars when you buy them here and 10 dollars at the door.
The event is being held at

The Palace
713 Nostrand Ave
Brooklyn, NY
This is the direct link to the photo shoot party LINK
As a model you'll get free photo ops (your pictures will be available 1 week after the show) and possibly your next gig. Get your tickets now!

P.S-This is a completely legit event it's being hosted by a friend of mine.I'll never endorse anything I didn't believe in.If you still want more information please email me at:shrconstantine@aol.com
xoxo