Saturday, April 12, 2014
Monday, February 24, 2014
Black Herstory Month: African American Jewelry Designer Aklia Chinn
You may have heard of the Spike Lee Joint Crooklyn (1994). Maybe even a couple of television shows by the name of A Different World and or Living Single. If you look deeper into the talent beyond the actors and actresses there is one person whose name we should all know. Meet Aklia Chinn the jewelry designer that helped shaped the look of these brilliant productions and is still designing celebrities and television series after nearly 3 decades.
Aklia Chinn began her career as an aspiring actress that used her handcrafting skills designing jewelry for extra money. Low and behold her hobby turned into a habit that is now her lifetime career working behind the greatest television productions in the history of African American television.When I was a child my eyes were always drawn to the eclectic fashion statements that these shows embodied. As an upcoming black female jewelry designer and entrepreneur I say that she is right where she belong.
Happy Black Herstory Month to Aklia Chinn... my inspiration.
Her story can be a platform for many designers that wish to turn their passion into profit. I am proud as an Afro-Caribbean AMERICAN woman to share a bit of her story for Black History Month 2014.
For more Aklia Chinn's designs browse/shop: aklias.com
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
State of the Union AdDRESS 2014
First Lady Michelle Obama, my style icon, has now officially been appointed as my Auntie... in my head. Aunt Michelle was blazing wearing Alaia during State of the Union Address which aired live January 28, 2014 at 8:55 pm ET. FLOTUS tresses appeared to have an auburn tent and glazed honey highlights. She was certainly looking "gone with the wind fabulous".
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The Red Carpet
It has been 2 days since the live premiere of the Grammy Awards 2014 (January 26th on CBS), and I am still trying to figure out what to write. The evening was full of A-list celebrities, however, no stars style shinned. It appeared that everyone including big names such as Lady Gaga and Tamar Braxton to Madonna played to safe. I did, however, seem to pick one look that I liked and surprisingly this particular person hasn't been "under the radar" for some time. The look that I have selected were worn by Paris Hilton.
Paris Hilton went from rich and rebellious and has stepped up to the throne of her Hilton name as heiress the night of the Grammy's. I had to zoom in on the photograph to make sure that this was her. Although her appearance is among those that kept it safe, I like the reality star heiress now turned Disc Jockey softer side. Her jewerly for the evening was simple diamond studs and single diamond band ring. Although her gown showed off a few more assets than many of us are comfortable with exposing, I think she looked her best yet.
Paris Hilton went from rich and rebellious and has stepped up to the throne of her Hilton name as heiress the night of the Grammy's. I had to zoom in on the photograph to make sure that this was her. Although her appearance is among those that kept it safe, I like the reality star heiress now turned Disc Jockey softer side. Her jewerly for the evening was simple diamond studs and single diamond band ring. Although her gown showed off a few more assets than many of us are comfortable with exposing, I think she looked her best yet.
Sunday, January 26, 2014
The Red Carpet
The Critics' Choice Awards 2014 aired January 16, 2014 on The CW. Everyone looked amazing, however there was one person in particular that stood out the most on the red carpet and it was newcomer actress Lupito Nyong'o. Lupito glowed on the red carpet. I was mostly drawn to her evenly chocolate skin tone and edgy dark hair cut. Lupito's opal gemstone stud earrings really made a statement against her beautiful complexion, vibrant smile, and all white gown. I promise you, this Kenyan beauty is the one to watch.
Congratulations to the winners and nominees of the Critics' Choice Awards 2014.
The Red Carpet
Golden Globe Awards 2014 aired last Sunday, January 12th 5 PT/8 ET on NBC
I was stunned to find out that Paula Patton made the "worst dressed" list. Paula's physic looks wonderfully sculpted in Stephane Rolland Couture. Her resin teardrop earrings with a diamond accent surprisingly brought a calming appeal to the dramatically detailed gown. Let's not forget about that ring. Paula's aqua ring spruced up the simple white colored dress.
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Sofia Vergara went for a daring look for the evening. The Colombian bombshell who is known for showing off her long legs went all out and wore a Cinderella ball gown in black at this years Golden Globe Awards. Of course she is not out of the loop as she is seen here wearing this aqua colored statement bib necklace. I had to do a double take to make sure that this was really her. I'm not sure if this look would be considered a make-under or makeover but she looks great.
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I was stunned to find out that Paula Patton made the "worst dressed" list. Paula's physic looks wonderfully sculpted in Stephane Rolland Couture. Her resin teardrop earrings with a diamond accent surprisingly brought a calming appeal to the dramatically detailed gown. Let's not forget about that ring. Paula's aqua ring spruced up the simple white colored dress.
Sofia Vergara went for a daring look for the evening. The Colombian bombshell who is known for showing off her long legs went all out and wore a Cinderella ball gown in black at this years Golden Globe Awards. Of course she is not out of the loop as she is seen here wearing this aqua colored statement bib necklace. I had to do a double take to make sure that this was really her. I'm not sure if this look would be considered a make-under or makeover but she looks great.
Congratulations to the winners and the nominees of the Golden Globe Awards 2014.
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