It'a like a dream....Azzedine Alaia Fall 2011 Couture

Azzedine Alaia.  Who is he?

This is his first show in eight years and rumor has it that the applause went on and on… and on.

I can see why. Love this.

Womanifesto.

Womanifesto-Jill Scott

Jill Scott Everybody.

Extreme Fashion: And I like it, like it: Thierry Mugler

Thierry Mugler

I am known for being pretty good with weird.  So, there really shouldn't be any question if I like Thierry Mugler a french designer whose designs are really out of this world.  His collections are strong, bold, angular and could be a bit offensive to those with the sensitive eyes. But, I am all about pushing the envelope of conventional fashion.  Wearable Art pieces of Thierry Mugler is can be found on the bodies of some the best performers: Lady Gaga and Beyonce

Here's Thierry Mugler Womenwear Fall 2011 collection: featuring Lady Gaga

My favorite vintage piece by Thierry Mugler is this Robotic piece.  It so cool.

One of his Ad Campaigns which looks so unreal.

What made me think of Thierry Mugler is picture of Beyonce on her world tour concert.  Now, noted its not the first time I seen this Harley Davidson looking motorcycle corset.

It was featured in 1992 George Micheal's video "Too Funky".

Did you see Tyra Banks?   I loved the era of supermodels. Aww...the early 90's when size 6 was considered a model size.  Haha!  To those who live in the U.S. Happy Independence Day! Stay safe!

Style of a Man- Ozwald Boateng Inspiration

Every now and then I will pick up a GQ magazine or Esquire magazine because well I am curious about men's style (and inside a man's mind, some articles can be very insightful) but, that is besides the point.  I am pretty sure every woman could agree a man in a well-fitted sport jacket can be a neck turner.  All of sudden your senses are heightened when a well dressed man walks by.  You sort of adjust yourself a bit just to get a better glimpse at his physique. The fit of jacket, well tailored pant...Is it European or American cut....No, Ralph Lauren purple label .....No, maybe its something you never heard of but, you know it did not come from Men's Warehouse. (Unless he has an amazing tailor) Or maybe its from the Devon Scott Collection.  Never heard of him?  Yeah me either.  But, his website has some amazing pieces for men.  Devon Scott

Devon Scott

And then, there's Ozwald Boateng

Spring/Summer 2011-Ozwald Boateng

A man after my own Le Mahogany Fashionista heart.  I had found my very first man illustration and decided to put it in my Etsy shop.  On Sale Now! It's entitled: My Man. Lol!

My Man

So there you have ladies and gents. My first post on Men's Style.  On several occasions I have had to tell a boyfriend or two that they need to change something that they thought they were going to wear out in public.  SMH. Nope that with me. lol!  (Quick Change) So, this post is dedicated to all the stylish men out there that know their style and carry it with confidence.  I see you. :)

Christian Louboutions Ad Campaign 2011: High Art meets High fashion w/ a red bottom

I will own a pair....I will.  I am determined to wear them strutting through either the concrete jungle of which ever city; Paris, New York City, Milan....where ever I choice to be or purchase them.  I will own a pair (or 10) of Christian Louboutions.  I ran across this Ad Campaign for his Fall 2011-12 Look book and thought whoever came up with this concept was borderline Genius.



James McNeill's Mother's Whistler


Christian Louboution Version

Christian Louboutins

Georges de la Tour – “Magdalene and the Flame"



Christian Louboutin's Version

Christian Louboutin

Francisco De Zurbaran – Saint Dorothy

Christian Louboutin's Version

Christian Louboutions

Marie-Guilleme Benoit's -Portrait d’une negresse

Christian Louboutin Version

Christian Louboutin

Jean-Marc Nattier's "marquise d'antin"

Christian Louboutin Version

Christian Louboutin purse



 High Art+High Fashion = A wonderfully delicious campaign Ad for the Red bottom heels.

Now Playing: Des'ree

We all go through our days, our weeks and sometimes our months when it seems like everything is literally out of wack.  Trials and tribulations sometimes hit us like hail with no mercy in our lives.  Confusion and/or disappointment seems to set in like its a part of our everyday lives. And then the storms starts to die down and things start to get a bit better.  I think the bittersweet is what we've learned when its all over.
 Des'ree 'You Gotta Be' is that kind of song for me.

Supernatural

Inspiration: The Amazing Braid

Hair, Hair, Hair.  It's summer time ladies and ...gents.  And Summer is finally here which means for me I am braiding up my virgin, thick, natural black hair and buying someone elses to weave into my own. Ha! It sounds horrible I know but, it's a summer thing for me.  Now this is not to say I can't whip my hair back and forth with my own hair but, heck I like weaves and braids especially for the summer and extensions are just convenient to have.  An extension of me to express my beautification and style. :) Plus, I am ready to hang out at somebody's pool and go the beach.  So.  upon my many findings of hairstyles I started to notice this new phenomenal trend:  The 'Amazing' Braid.

A braid braided from the front to the side and hanging to the side....Absolutely love.  And I hope to rock it once I get some hair put in.  And there's so many different kinds...

Although not highly recommend when your driving but, I think you get the point of the wrap around braid. 

Bold color with long side braid. #Winning.  I love Rihanna in this pic

Love this.

When I think about the braid Alexander McQueen comes to mind.  The Spring 2011 collection of A. McQueen designed by Sara Burton was absolutely breathtaking.  When I was looking at some the close-ups of the beauty shots.  The hair...Wow.

Insane in a good way!   Of course this is the extreme variation of a braid but, extreme can be good for a showing especially when representing a Genius brand.  Long Live McQueen! To see more of what inspires me make sure you check out my tumblr blog: Inside the Imagination and Visionary Mind of Robin.