Forever 21 Can't Stop and Won't Stop......

By Kesha Denise of Funky Flair Boutique

And I don’t want them too either! Being a boutique owner myself, I always give credit when it’s due and  Forever 21 is a phenomenon in the fashion world for every fashionista – they have tons of super duper pieces that are fun, creative, and affordable. Right up my alley and probably yours too!

Just to give you a brief history lesson 101 - Forever 21  started in a 900 square foot location on Figueroa Street in Los Angeles (yep, my hometown) on April 21, 1984 and at the end of the first year, sales were from $35,000 to $700,000 – can we say “All About the Benjamins” baby in my best Sean Puffy Combs voice. By 2005, Forever 21 was operating over 355 locations nationwide – United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Saudi Arabia just to name a few.

Forever 21 is still steadily growing quickly and on June 25^th, another location opens at TIMES SQUARE, so let’s hear it for New York in my best Alicia Keys voice. Sidebar, clearly I love music right!? Lol

 The store opens at 10:00am SHARP and ladies, get ready to walk the red carpet photo booth, and be delighted with the manicure and makeover stations and don’t forget that PLASTIC! Have fun shopping and tons of XOXO.

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FAME... Dymond Wayz...From the Trunk to the Billboards...

Kesh Monroe of Dymond Wayz will be in the Building on March 3rd from 9pm-2am at Slice in castleberry Hill.. DW has the hottest Accessories & Clothes in the Castleberry Hill District..

Celebrate FASHION * ART* MUSIC * & ENTERTAINMENT... 20% of the Proceeds sold at the event will be donated to Wyclef Jeans "YELE" Foundation and will help the people of Haiti...

259 Peters ST Atlanta, GA 30313..

Things that make you go Mmmmm......

by Kesha Denise of Funky Flair Boutique
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As I was sitting enjoying my favorite guilty pleasure -eating Mexican food - and flipping through my December 2009 issue of InStyle Magazine, I wondered "Does Beyonce really wear her line, House of Dereon!?!?!" Then I began to think about other celebrities who have their own clothing line or perfumes - are they really wearing their own brand?Is Jennifer Lopez really wearing Sweetface and spraying GLOW on her body!?!?Is Kimora Lee Simmons really rocking bedazzled and gaudy gold-embroidered Baby Phat!?!?!How often is 50 Cent really sporting G-Unit!?!?!Besides the sweatsuits, have you seen PDiddy wearing Sean Jean!?!?

The only 2 celebrities, I HONESTLY think wear their brand is Jessica Simpson - her clothes and purses are HOTNESS and her perfume smells YUMMY- and Gwen Stefani of L.A.M.B. - her collection is FIRE.

What are your thoughts!?!?!

CASTING CALL.... *RIP THE RUNWAY Is looking for you!!!!

Calling all Models & designers.. This is your chance to cast for the HOTTEST fashion show for BET...

2010 RIP THE RUNWAY

MODELS & DESIGNERS WANTED!!!

CASTING FOR RIP THE RUNWAY
Email resume & photos to: RTR2010@BET.NET

CLOTHING DESIGNERS:

submit to: BETRTR2010@GMAIL.COM

Who is the Baddest Chick!??!?.....

By Kesha Denise of Funky Flair Boutique

I think Beyonce, Rhianna, and Trina are definitely knocked off the roster when it comes to this chick and I’ve loved her, adored her, and been collecting her since the tender age of 3.

Her name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. Confused!??! Ok, most of you know her as BARBIE! This diva has everything- looks amazing for 50 years old, tons of careers, cars, her beau Ken, a big sister to Skipper, tons of girlfriends, but what’s most important is that she is always a FASHIONISTA in everything she does.

Barbie is such a “Bad Chick” , that during New York Fashion Week back in February, Mattel staged a full-scale fashion show with designers creating life-size outfits inspired by the doll – such as Vera Wang, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Rachel Roy, Anna Sui, and Diane von Furstenberg.

But WAIT!?!? It gets better, this month, Barbie will also be wearing a pair of RED BOTTOMS! Yes, you read correctly. Barbie teamed up with Christian Louboutin and goes ultra glam with sleek makeup, a fiery red mane of luscious locks and of course, pairs of Christian Louboutin designed shoes (complete with miniature shoe boxes and cloth shoe bags). Turning up the va-va-voom factor, Barbie wears a sleek black catsuit perfect for strutting her stuff.

So if you are Barbie collector, like myself, get your coins saved up and be ready to drop $150 on this BAD CHICK!

XOXO,

Kesha Denise

Progressing in a Recession: A Photographer’s Story.....

By Contributing Writer Kendrick Scott

As we all know our economy is in one of it's worst conditions since The Great Depressions and it has forced many of us to alter our career choices. A photographer by the name of Daniel T. Davis has taken advantage of the recession and is now one of the front runners of photography in Houston, Texas. I, myself have worked with Daniel and can vouch on his craft. .

With that being said, I had the pleasure to interview the man behind the lens..Check it out..

KS: What inspired you to become a photographer?

DANIEL: Photography happened by default…I never meant to become a photographer or even admired the art form…So I don’t have a story of taking photos since I was 15 or going to art exhibits. I have two degrees in Environmental Design and Architecture and have worked on at least 25 built projects but the recession is the true reason I started taking photography after attempting to photograph my own designs. I was asked to join ThePaparazziOnline.com, an event photography co. ran by my longtime friend Daniel Oakes.

KD: Judging by your work I would have thought that it's been a passion of yours for quite some time now. Where does the creativity come from?


DANIEL: I promise, I literally studied night and day on my own, learning every tip and trick I could learn for about 3 months and I still research at least once a week....So people thinking you just buy a dslr camera are dead wrong....You MUST have the artistic vision and student mentality otherwise your just a cat with an expensive camera. To explain my work....it's hard to describe but I want to bring out the attitude in any person I shoot...Models, music artists, couples…it’s all the same to me.


KD: Your name is ringing bells out here in Texas and you are one of the go to guy’s for a photo shoot. What do you believe is the reason behind the sudden success?


DANIEL: I would have to say my style. And maybe It isn't even a style is my opinion....It is what it is....Raw ...My whole aim was to be different from every other pretty picture. I have a thing with those blurry backgrounds man Lol. I’m the blurry backgrounds master Lol.

Check out some of his work..

KD: How may the viewers see more of your work or contact you?


DANIEL: I have my own website that display a lot of my work www.7dstudioz.com. The pictures that I shoot for the night life is www.thepaparrazionline.com. You can search Daniel T. Davis for Facebook and my twitter is www.twitter.com/70live

NEW YORK NAT SPOTTED ON GOSSIP GIRL...

Gossip Girl has become one of my favorite shows..FASHION GALORE!!!!..
New York Nat's romantic and vintage style headband, Belvedere Castle ($118) was spotted on Episode 4 of Gossip Girl.
The ivory silk headband is adorned with tulle and Swarovski Crystals- perfect for that little black dress,,,

SUPER CUTE!!!!

The New York Nat collection by Natalie Ann Griffith is available at "Blair's Waldorf's favorite store, Henri Bendel. Fifth Avenue. For more information and to view the entire Fall Collection visit www.newyorknat.com.

JIMMY CHOO FOR H&M!!!

Since H&M made its way down to Atlanta, I'm guilty to say that I haven't passed through Atlantic Station to fulfill my guilty pleasure of those great fashion finds & low prices. But I guess I better get on it.... Because clearly my boy JIMMY CHOO will be joining forces with the H&M team..SUCH A GOOD LOOK..

SHE BY SHEREE HITS THE CATWALK FOR NYC FASHION WEEK!?!?!?!?

Say it ain't so, She By Sheree will be hitting the catwalk for NYC fashion week???? According to sources her line will be featured this year... WOW!! I have to say I'm very surprised.. ummm... I'm sure how i feel about this but the reviews will tell it all...

FOREVER 21.. Includes THE TWIST COLLECTION!!

Forever 21 has come a long way.. I remember a few years back when all these girly girl shops (579, Charlette Russe)emerged on the scene.. But Forever 21 has taken over & branded its mark on providing young chic attire for young girls & women young at heart across the nation...

Well, according to Stylebyme, the store has launched THE TWIST COLLECTION..The line will contain clothes with a whimsy twist, circus-inspired pieces, sassy dresses and cropped jackets.. Very Interesting... I love Forever 21, but I will say this.. Everytime, i go there & purchase an item, I Guarantee that I will find another chick rocking my outfit... That's the only problem I have with chain stores like FOREVER!!! BUT those are just my thoughts... And that wont stop me from hittin' up the store & it shouldn't stop you...SWAG that outfit up the best way possible to ensure you wont have an unknown twin bopping around town with your look!!

"THE DEVIL WHO WORE PRADA, LEAVING THE THRONE" Anita F. Hill

I'm sure all you fashionista's out there are familiar with " the devil, who wore Prada!" Well, RUMOR HAS IT, sources of the New York Post have reported, (real-life Miranda Priestly), Mrs. Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of Vogue Fashion Magazine, is considering retirement once her contract with Vogue expires early next year.

It is believed her mostly likely heir of her throne, will be Carine Roitfield, editor-in chief of French Vogue Magazine. However, many are rooting for Cynthia Levive, editor-in-chief of US Glamour. Wintour, who refers to her magazine as " a fashionable girlfriend," has held the position of editor-in chief, since 1988. At the age of sixteen, she dropped out of school and began her career in fashion journalism. Most recently, she appeared on 60 Minutes in a rare interview, where she revealed why she hides behind her sunglasses and justifies her bitchiness..