Kimye and the Balmain Brand

Dec 22, 2014 - Leave a Comment

So im on Facebook waiting for my flight back to St Louis and I see the new Balmain campaign with Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, and they look amazing!!!!

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DIY Holiday Decorations for Your House This Christmas!

Dec 7, 2014 - Leave a Comment

So at our house we finally put up our Christmas tree, of course this was after rearranging furniture, realizing our WiFi cords were too short so we had to move the furniture back, then coming to the decision to just keep the tree where we put it every year. Now our tree is up, and even though it is very festive with it's red and gold ornaments, the rest of our house looks plain. Since my mom doesn't want to spend anymore money on decorations, we have decided to resort to DIY decorations! So for those of you who are looking for ideas on how to make your home, or even one room festive for the upcoming holiday, here are 4 of my favorite videos with great tips and instructions as well!

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We've Let the Secret Out with the "Hush Hush" Collection

Dec 6, 2014 - Leave a Comment

I know you all are familiar with the Move In Silence brand, making their way into the fashion scene with their hot t-shirts and other apparel. And in preparation for Spring, MIS has been preparing the brand to hit retail stores all over the US by "executing our strategy of having our products target all demographics, races and genders with bright, bold and innovative designs". Their new Hush Hush collection contains dye-sublimated t-shirts, baseball t-shirts of various color combinations, along with the polos (women/men), tank top (unisex) snapback caps, jackets, etc. Visit www.misclothing.com to see what they have in store for the new hush hush collection, and also be looking out for denim products customized by me and Dj personally, in efforts of our new collaboration "Angry Girlfriend for MIS". Stay tuned!

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Reincarnation, Done The Fashionable Way

Dec 1, 2014 - Leave a Comment

It's here! The official Chanel short film "Reincarnation" featuring Cara Delevingne and Pharrell, are you guys as excited as I am? (Side note: this short film was inspired by an iconic Chanel jacket, how cool). Let me know what you all think of the film!

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The Most Stylish Toddler? I think YES

Nov 28, 2014 - Leave a Comment

Just looking through Facebook and saw this picture Kim. K. posted of little North, how adorable! I think we'll do a North West for Less look segment, what do you guys think?

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Thanksgiving Holiday Outfit Guide!

Nov 27, 2014 - Leave a Comment

It's the holiday season, today being Thanksgiving to be exact. Whether you're staying home like I am, hosting Thanksgiving dinner at your home, or enjoying a night of "house hopping" visiting relatives and enjoying the festivities, here are three outfits for each occasion that will still keep you chic, stylish, and trendy this Thanksgiving day!

This outfit is what I will be rocking today. If you're going to be enjoying a low key Thanksgiving with your close family or friends and just plan on relaxing, having fun, and enjoying each other's company this outfit is key. A cozy earth tone/neutral sweater acts as the staple which can be paired with some trendy distressed jeans. Camel colored boots, gold accessories, and natural makeup sets this outfit off.

If you have taken on the task of hosting Thanksgiving dinner, kudos to you! Once all of the hard work is done, you need something classic yet stylish to accommodate the lovely feast you just slaved over. I prefer a classic black cocktail dress with silver embellishment paired with a silver, black, or silver & black pointed toed heel. Since the embellishment is already in the dress there's really no need to add a necklace, but a small piece of jewelry such as a bracelet or diamond earrings will bring this look in. And to top it off always use a red or statement lip with any black dress, it makes the entire outfit pop.

If you have decided to leave the cooking up to your relatives and just want to stuff your face with out any of the work, or if your family has organized a elegant dinner then this is the outfit for you. A party dress is good for seeing multiple relatives, especially the ones you haven't seen all year, it's like making a first impression all over again. Something flashy is good, and then playing down the accessories with solid colors, and the purple lip is very fun for the occasion. Since you'll actually be leaving the house you're gonna need a coat-unless you stay in LA and if you do-I hate you lol. So to keep warm but still look your best, grab a cape coat.

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Black Friday Deals for all Fashionistas!

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Guess what guys, Black Friday starts tonight! So for everyone partaking in Black Friday festivities here is a compiled list of some awesome deals in store and online. Even if you don't plan to get out tonight, a lot of these stores have extended their Black Friday deals so you can still save some money!

IN-STORE DEALS

Macy’s

Time: Thursday 6 PM – Friday 10 PM, Saturday 7 AM – 1 PM

Deal: Get great doorbusters and sales all night long. A chance to win “Macy’s Million Dollar Give-Away.”

Target

Time: Starts Thursday 6 PM

Deal: 100’s of doorbusters, 1000’s of deals! Beats by Dre headphones for only $97 and much more!

Old Navy

Time: Thursday 4 PM – Friday

Deal: Entire Store 50% off! First 100 in line have a chance to win “Old Navy’s Overnight Millionaire”

RW&Co.

Time: Thursday 7 PM – Sunday

Deal:

40% off Thursday 7 PM – Close

40% off Friday- Saturday Open – 12 PM

30% off Friday- Saturday 12 PM – Close

30% off Sunday

Club Monaco

Time: All weekend

Deal: 30% off already reduced merchandise

Dynamite

Time: All weekend

Deal: 30% off in store selected items. Many tops under $20.

Holt Renfrew

Time: All weekend

Deal: 40% off selected designer items

M for Mendocino

Time: All weekend

Deal: $29 Dresses and Moto Jackets, $15 faux fur vests and more

Forever 21

Time: November 20 – Thanksgiving weekend

Deal: Pre-sale starts November 20 with 50% off selected items

Massive markdowns on November 29

Roots

Time: All weekend

Deal: Up to 60% off selected items

ONLINE DEALS

American Eagle: Take 40 percent off and free shipping at American Eagle with code GOBBLEUP. Offer ends Nov. 30.
Aerie: Take 40 percent off at Aerie through Nov. 30 with code GOBBLEUP. Also, get free PJ pants with buy one, get one free at Aerie.
Andrew Marc: Save up to 60 percent at Andrew Marc starting on Nov. 23, and on Nov. 24, shop down jackets starting at $99.
Bloomingdale’s: Save up to 50 percent off sitewide, and take $25 off almost every $200 purchase with free shipping and free returns at Bloomingdale’s through Nov. 30. Explore the Baby Sale at Bloomingdale’s and save 20-40 percent on a great selection of infant merchandise through Nov. 30. Better yet, it’s the Designer Handbag Sale at Bloomingdale’s! Save up to 30 percent on designer handbags through Dec. 7.
Boutique To You: Save up to 20 percent sitewide on purchased $500+ with code AF50020 at Boutique To You through Dec. 31.
Blue & Cream: Save up to 15 percent at Blue & Cream through Nov. 27.
C. Wonder: It’s the Friends & Family sale at C. Wonder. Get 30 percent off sitewide through Nov. 25.
Calvin Klein: Save 30 percent at Calvin Klein with code CKHOLIDAY30. Only on Nov. 25, save 50 percent on select 50 styles and 30 percent off specialty handbags.
Charlotte Russe: It’s buy one, get one free at Charlotte Russe. Buy one, get one free with $5 dresses and $5 shoes.
Converse: Save an additional 25 percent at Converse with code 25MORE through Nov. 30, and save even more with free ground shipping through Dec. 19.
Cynthia Vincent: Get 20 percent off full-price items at Cynthia Vincent with code NOW20.
Express: Get 50 percent off everything Nov. 25 through Nov. 28 at Express.
J.Crew Factory: Get 50 percent off everything plus free shipping at J.Crew Factorywith code THANKS.
James Perse: Check out the holiday sale and free shipping at James Perse.
Kate Spade New York: Save up to 75 percent plus $5 ground shipping in the US and $10 in Canada at Kate Spade New York.
Lands’ End: Get 40 percent off select categories each day and 30 percent off the remainder of your order at Lands’ End through Nov. 30.
Little Circus: Get 40 percent off your entire purchase at Little Circus through Dec. 1 with code THANKS, and each time you spend $50, you’ll get $10 back.
Les Nouvelles: Get an additional 25 percent off all sale items at Les Nouvelles today only.
Lord & Taylor: Get an extra 20 percent off almost everything and 25 percent off fine jewelry through Nov. 30 at Lord & Taylor with code THANKS.
Lucky Brand Jeans: Save 45 percent on all orders and get free shipping at Lucky Brand Jeans.
Madewell: Get 25 percent off sitewide through Nov. 30 at Madewell with code GIFTON.
Metropark: Get 25 percent off at Metropark with code CYBERDAY through Dec. 2.
Nike: Through Dec. 22, get free returns at Nike and take an additional 25 percent off clearance through Dec. 2.
Pendleton: Save 20 percent on outerwear from Pendleton through Nov. 26.
Pink Mascara: Get 25 percent off with code CYBERDAY at Pink Mascara through Dec. 2.
Rebecca Taylor: Save 30 percent on sale items at Rebecca Taylor through Nov. 30.
Saks OFF 5TH: Take an extra 40 percent off your purchase at Saks OFF 5TH with code GOBBLE through Nov. 26.
Shoes.com: Save 25 percent on your order, sitewide, at Shoes.com through Nov. 25 with code SAVE25.
Space.NK: Spend $100 and get a gift card for $25 to use on next purchase of $100 or more. Plus get free ground shipping and three complimentary samples of your choice. While Supplies Last at Space.NK through Nov. 30.
Theory: Shop the Holiday Kickstart Sale and get 40 percent off select merchandise at Theory.
Tibi: Get a free additional 20 percent off sale items at Tibi through Nov. 28 with code BLACKFRIDAY14.
Stella and Dot: 25 percent off all sale items now through Nov. 30.
Madewell: 25 percent off sitewide now through Nov. 30 with code GIFTON.

* via ShopStyle.com

And in honor of a recent movement that has been brought upon us in St. Louis from the decision in the Michael Brown case, a lot of people are only participating in Black Friday through a "black-owned" company, so we also have a list, thanks to Huffington Post on Etsy Shops that are black owned that will be having Black Friday specials as well. If you would like to be added to this list just shoot me an email at ak.mindofafashionista@hotmail.com with your company and Black Friday deal information and I'll be sure to update the list!

Shadra Strickland Illustration
JUNKPRINTS
Flowers From Fatima
Primrose Press
thepairabirds
Peace ImagesJewelry
Beija-Flor Naturals
Brown Butter Beauty
Yes Lioness
Marcus Kwame
Urban Heirlooms
amaniathome
Nzingah Designs
Onion
My Junky Trunk
2 Chic Designs
Skinfolk
InI Vibez
Calabash Creations
diggsdesignstudio
QuellyRue Designs
BoutiqueDeBandeaux
By EA
De-Mes'tiks New York
that Artista
Indigofera
AfriqueLaChic
Haute & Low
Au Naturel Diva
ThreeLittleBirdsTees
LifeOrganics
lkdKids
Azuha
A Holey Moley Lyfe
shevongantceramics
Dope Crochet

*via Huffingtonpost.com

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AMA's Best & Worst Dressed

Nov 26, 2014 - Leave a Comment

As you all know, the American Music Awards was this past weekend so you already know we had to give you our personal lists of best and worst dressed, check them out!

BEST DRESSED