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brands & designers you wear everyday..."Claim It. I Do." ~ Lady Yvette
So as you all know this blogging thing is NEW to me and I've been racking my brain on EXACTLY what I want to "Present...". So, on that note, I figured it out! My close friends who know me well would probably describe me as FABULOUS, FIERCE, DRAMATIC, and TRENDY. So what I came up with in describing MY style is HOBO CHIC.
The concocting of high end with low end or high end with high street labels is just fun and comes easy. I LOVE the idea of layering pieces, pieces that drape, structured chic cuts, fabulous high-heeled/platform shoes, funky kicks when I want to retire and take a brake from high-heels, dope accessories(scarves, over-sized earrings, chunky bracelets, bulky rings, and hats) that makes a statement and completes the outfit, and dope sunglasses which falls into the category of accessories but stands alone in wardrobing to me. If I am missing something I'm sure I will add it to the list but this is ME...and what I want to present to you. Something refined and relaxed, classic but modern, with a twist(hard twist)of Drama!...
P.S. The Olsen twins are the poster ladies of this and although, I like this look sometime they over do it...but look forward to Fall/Winter 09 sneak peaks, dope finds, trendy boutiques, cute platform shoes, and trendy accessories I fall for...;-D
Let's give it up one more time to the "craigslist dancers"...LOL, Ben Stiller's spoof on bizarro Joaquin Phoenix...LMAO, and first-time host of the 81st Academy Awards, Hugh Jackman...you SEXY man, you!!!!!....WOW, how refreshing. I mean due to the broke down economy and how that contributed to some of the changes made for this years' show, I believe it was a HUGE success! Highly creative art direction and the writing for the show was truly entertaining but, I will have to say that I sat with all my girls throughout the entire show and it got a little slow towards the end of the ceremony. (yes, I participated in a low key Oscar party with my long time friends in BK. Big up, to the host, Becca and the rest of the crew - Janine, Sara, Cassi, and Tamara.)
But, although the show had it's surprise guest performers like the fabulous Beyonce and presenters, like Zac and Vanessa for young viewership ratings, I was HIGHLY disappointed with the red-carpet fashions of this year's hoopla! This is the one time to shine where the world is watching and I don't know about you but I partly tune in to see who is wearing what...and this year was a bust - except for maybe more than a few celebs that did it right. So who were the best dressed you ask? Well, Mz. Lady Yvette will tell ya...
Best Supporting actress nominee, Viola Davis looked glamorous in this gold halter dress by Reem Acra that totally complimented her skin tone and body shape.
Milan designer, Elie Saab nailed it with these two gorgeous gowns from her Spring 2009 Couture Collection. Evan Rachel Wood wore the dress straight from the runway whereas, Angelina had it modified in classic black with simple embellishments of Lorraine Schwartz's 115 Carat emerald green earrings along with a 65 Carat matching ring to set this look OFF...Can we say, 'Sophisticated'??!!
...And the Belle of the Ball was Sarah Jessica-Paker. In a strapless Cinderella-like, soft-mint colored Dior Haute Couture gown she represented how to grace this event and steal the show. EXACTLY, how I would of done it!! ;-D
"Butterfly 2" of the Tropical Gardens Collection designed by Caroline Homery
The idea of a tattoo on my body has always bothered me to a degree. You see, as a model I needed to keep the skin flawless from any permanent image, symbol or word ink-stained on my body...BUT those of you who don't do tattoos, like me, this is for you...those of you who do, this could be for you too! I will admit, though, I thought about getting one every now and then...;-)
Batucada Paris is an innovative, eco-friendly design company that manufactures tattoo like jewelry that can be worn dressy or casual. The jewelry is made of an "eco-plastic" formula that contours to your body as you wear it. It is light-weight, flexible, and even water resistant! Batucada also provides creative promotional requests for companies looking to promote a brand or looking to bring forth an advertising message through their jewelry. There are six different collections: Boroco, Pacific, Tropical Gardens, Galaxy, Oriental, and Rock'n Tattoo. Check out some of my favorite pieces below...
The Boroco Collection designed by Otalia Noel
As you can see these pieces can easily integrate in your wardrobe as a statement piece or just a simple accent. Versatile in appearance you can work a necklace into a bracelet and visa versa. Batucada Paris is available online at http://www.brooklyn5and10.com/ and you can go directly to Batucada Paris to check out more of the collections.
If you love to shop but find that the recession has affected your pockets, have no fear...Gilt Groupe is here! For the love of shopping you can click on this personal invitation link and gain access to the best of luxury brands like Foley + Corinna handbags(which will be on sale today 2/18 12pm ET)or Ralph Lauren Black Label for men (which is on sale right now), at prices up to 70% off! You must register and take advantage of this at once...Why? Because Mz.Lady Yvette wouldn't steer you wrong! This officially is one of my favorite places to shop. Enjoy!
What should my blog title be?....Hmmmmmm, I've been racking my brains for days - well, actually since Sunday but, I can't figure out what the title of my new blog should be. So, as my first entry of my new blog I thought it would be COOL if my readers would help me out on this. Take a look at the above photo for inspiration...LOL.
You see the idea behind me starting this blog is to keep up with writing for starters. Secondly, I thought this would also force me to keep up with staying in the know of what's HOT and NEW. It's very overwhelming, though. Keeping up with everything, that is...but, I want to be that resource of what's new, different and DOPE!!
Just go to my "about me" section to the right to get the quicker version of what me, myself, and I iz about and what I plan to bring to you on the reg...which brings me to the first concept I had in mind for my title....Mz. Lady Yvette presents: "GENERATION COOL" - Anything DOPE, FRESH, n FLY!...what do you think?....feedback is crucial to my understanding of the perspective of others so, feel free...all I ask is for you to introduce yourselves with me so we can get acquainted and then submit your idea for my blog title...sounds fun, right?!! Well, this is my way of interacting with my readers and getting a feel of who is tuning in...
You know it has occurred to me that the past has come back to haunt us...in a good way, though. Growing up in the eighties/nineties as part of the Reagan/Bush Era, I'm considered what you call Generation X...labels, I know, can't stand them - but, it's true. And for some odd reason fashion, music, pop culture has taken a ride 'back to the future' (loved that 80s movie). Everything has gone retro, whether, it has its hand in the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, or even 90s!
Okay, so the collage below (more inspiration, BTW) has this statement situated on it where it says, "WE ARE THROUGH BEING COOL"...and I sit here and wonder when and where this pic was taken cuz are we really through with being "COOL"? I mean Kanye West REALLY thinks he is "cool" and I agree...he is a great example of bringing forward new concepts but going back to the past for inspiration....I mean really look at his new hair-do, for christsakes! The Mullet??!!...not a good look in my opinion but I will say that the kid has an imagination...and I'm a dreamer so I can relate. Check out his DOPE new video, "Welcome to Heartbreak" by Nabil Elderkin at http://www.kanyeuniversecity.com/blog. Although, I would have to write a whole separate blog that I won't get into at the moment, I must say the technique used in this particular video is *sic* and so different it's a must see...
OH!! and look at TV, for instance...there are brands that have gone to ad agencies looking to appeal to Gen X thus, creating unoriginal commercials. Have you seen GUITAR HERO'S new commercial, reminding us of how cool it was to see Tom Cruise dancing in his socks and white button down in "Risky Business"???!!!... it definitely got my attention - at how funny and stupid Kobe, Phelps, and all the rest of them looked dancing or "rockin' out"in there tighty whiteys...HAHAHAHAHAHA. Check it out if you haven't already....
But, this is just another example of my point. There's also, PEPSI who has always used pop culture for inspiration. "The Refresh Anthem", one of their current running commercials with pop icons Dylan and Will.i.am, is another great example of how the past is so parallel to the NOW. We will always go back for little inspiration or even just bring the past back...which is alright by me because I can appreciate the things that was cool back in the 70s that my mom may think I am crazy for and I am honored that the 80s style and fashion is soooo cool, now. At first, it was kinda freaky to see young boys rocking high top fades as I was on my way home from work one day but it's here and BAAAACCCK!!....LOL
