Tamika Haywood: Culture Flyy Designer

Tamika Haywood: Culture Flyy Designer

  Brooklyn-based designer Tamika Haywood is taking the apparel world by storm.  Her line, Culture Flyy is the extension of her real-life wardrobe; super girly, feminine and frilly with an edge for rare shapes and colorful silhouettes. Her unique eye to capture more than trends sets her apart from other budding designers.  From pinup to playful [...]

Throw it the bag: Cousin & Co.

Throw it the bag: Cousin & Co.

Like every lady, a woman’s handbag is her sweet topping to a great outfit.   No matter what your budget or style,  it’s all about the bag. Enter family members  Shekima Francois and Undra Duncan, creators of the line, Cousin & Co.  Ushering  in a new wave in the accessories genre, these ladies are taking design and function to [...]

California Love: Faq Clothing

California Love: Faq Clothing

California design team  Sam Iravani and Yohannes Baynes  created FAQ Clothing to go far beyond the realm of statement tees and cool graphics. Like a gentle assault on the senses, the design is more based on inspiration than trends. Both designers, come from an architecture background thus  lines and structure are key to final product. [...]

Charm City: Jewelry Designer Ashley Nesbitt

Charm City: Jewelry Designer Ashley Nesbitt

Statement making pieces shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg. Ashley Nesbitt,  a Baltimore native is the creator of a unique new concept, Jenafer Jewelry Collection. Her line of one of a kind bracelets, earrings, and assorted baubles, mainly her Sweet Junk Collection, are eye catchy enough to jazz up any outfit without breaking the bank.  After [...]

On the Scene: Fab Empire Blogger Joi-Marie McKenzie

On the Scene: Fab Empire Blogger Joi-Marie McKenzie

Joi-Marie McKenzie has created her own niche industry. Who knew a blog started 3 years ago would become a go-to guide for partying in and around Washington, DC. This isn’t your average site, Ms. McKenzie gives you a  front row pass into the most coveted  fun nightlife spots in the District. From new lounges, great [...]

The Ingredients: LOVE BROWN SUGAR

The Ingredients: LOVE BROWN SUGAR

   Writer and fashion enthusiast Christina Brown is using the internet namely her blog LOVE BROWN SUGAR to catapult to the ranks of  popular entertainment journalist. By day she is working at the new Honey Magazine and when time permits adds new content to her site almost daily. This University of Pennsylvania  alum has honed her [...]

Creative Work of Chanel Kennebrew/ No Trash Just Treasure JUNKPRINTS

Creative Work of Chanel Kennebrew/ No Trash Just Treasure JUNKPRINTS

JunkPrints  is more than just than a just clothing and accessories line . It’s one part of the scope of ideas that has been birthed in the mind of  Chanel Kennebrew, a Cali- native with an eye for the most innate detail; a graphic designer marrying her love of art, fashion,  and popular culture into a stew [...]

Image is Everything:  MEO Total Body Beautiful

Image is Everything: MEO Total Body Beautiful

Looking your best should always be your top priority. But these days time and the daily grind has some people not giving their full attention to how their appearance is perceived to the world. You could have a dated hairstyle, unflattering clothing or just not looking your absolute greatest self. How can you change this? [...]

Perchelle: The Clothier

Perchelle: The Clothier

Menswear designer and boutique owner Perchelle O’Boyle has returned to her native St. Louis to create a Midwest fashion capital. Downtown St. Louis is in a state of reinvention, and now with a resurgence of restaurants and boutiques including, Perchelle a custom-tailoring shop for men is now a treasured stop on the map. After living [...]

Ingenious Style!

Ingenious Style!

Rising fashion designer and student, Phylicia Dee is not your average 18 year old. How many teens do you know are at the helm of a thriving apparel line?  Ingenious Style, created by a then 16 year old California native has taken her love of fashion, music, and art to create a collection of colorful [...]

Hannah Bhuiya: Fashion Invasion

Hannah Bhuiya: Fashion Invasion

Breaking into the world of fashion styling and costume design  can be compared to going to the see the Wizard  of Oz: there will be battles, obstacles and shakeups along the way but with a strong team and drive you will reach your desired goal.  Enter Hannah Bhuiya,  a British export and stylist  that has [...]

I’na Saulsbery: Party time!

I’na Saulsbery: Party time!

  Working in the high-pressure world of event planning and production  can be rewarding and glamorous.  A-listers walking down the red carpet, paparazzi flashing, champagne and good food galore, DJ spinning the hottest tracks, how fun could that be to get paid to party!? Now, wait one moment before you jump into a new career. This [...]

Tamika Haywood: Culture Flyy Designer

Tamika Haywood: Culture Flyy Designer

19 July 2010

  Brooklyn-based designer Tamika Haywood is taking the apparel world by storm.  Her line, Culture Flyy is the extension of her real-life wardrobe; super girly, feminine and frilly with an edge for rare shapes and colorful silhouettes. Her unique eye to capture more than trends sets her apart from other budding designers.  From pinup to playful [...]

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    Throw it the bag: Cousin & Co.

    Throw it the bag: Cousin & Co.

    19 July 2010

    Like every lady, a woman’s handbag is her sweet topping to a great outfit.   No matter what your budget or style,  it’s all about the bag. Enter family members  Shekima Francois and Undra Duncan, creators of the line, Cousin & Co.  Ushering  in a new wave in the accessories genre, these ladies are taking design and function to [...]

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    California Love: Faq Clothing

    California Love: Faq Clothing

    19 July 2010

    California design team  Sam Iravani and Yohannes Baynes  created FAQ Clothing to go far beyond the realm of statement tees and cool graphics. Like a gentle assault on the senses, the design is more based on inspiration than trends. Both designers, come from an architecture background thus  lines and structure are key to final product. [...]

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    Charm City: Jewelry Designer Ashley Nesbitt

    Charm City: Jewelry Designer Ashley Nesbitt

    20 June 2010

    Statement making pieces shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg. Ashley Nesbitt,  a Baltimore native is the creator of a unique new concept, Jenafer Jewelry Collection. Her line of one of a kind bracelets, earrings, and assorted baubles, mainly her Sweet Junk Collection, are eye catchy enough to jazz up any outfit without breaking the bank.  After [...]

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    On the Scene: Fab Empire Blogger Joi-Marie McKenzie

    On the Scene: Fab Empire Blogger Joi-Marie McKenzie

    20 June 2010

    Joi-Marie McKenzie has created her own niche industry. Who knew a blog started 3 years ago would become a go-to guide for partying in and around Washington, DC. This isn’t your average site, Ms. McKenzie gives you a  front row pass into the most coveted  fun nightlife spots in the District. From new lounges, great [...]

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    The Ingredients: LOVE BROWN SUGAR

    The Ingredients: LOVE BROWN SUGAR

    10 May 2010

       Writer and fashion enthusiast Christina Brown is using the internet namely her blog LOVE BROWN SUGAR to catapult to the ranks of  popular entertainment journalist. By day she is working at the new Honey Magazine and when time permits adds new content to her site almost daily. This University of Pennsylvania  alum has honed her [...]

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