Garderob Fall/Winter 2011

Based in Bulgaria, the ladies from Garderob are offering up a minimal well constructed collection for A/W 11. We've featured the trio before & love the progression we are seeing in their designs.

All, Well One Of The Things Ebony Wants For Christmas

Clare Vivier Messenger Bag spotted via Stylebite today!

More Goodness From Ouxu Cheng

No this is not a "Makeup" blog per se, but what I am passionate about here at Nuvany Nice is supporting independent creatives! Whether it be featuring the dopest underground female MC, an ill young graphic designer fresh out of Pratt, or that next budding fashion designer on the other side of the globe, my motto "support indie" is the basis of this blog relating to fashion.culture.art.

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This image from Black Lily's front page makes me want to start a tumblr...

My Fall Essentials

Blog Love: Into The Gloss by Emily Weiss

Everyone has a blog these days, or in some way shape or form it seems is associated with blogging! So when I discover or should I say stumble onto blogs that are new to me & have that all around it factor, it makes me giddy like a child.

NYFW: Mataano Spring 2011

Ayaan & Idyl Mohallim are no novice to the fashion industry. The Somali bred twin-sister design duo honed & nurtured their craft remarkably at iconic houses like Jill Stuart & Betsey Johnson before launching Mataano in 2008. During NYFW, I took a moment to chat with the sisters during their S/S 11 presentation at MOBiA(Museum of Biblical Art)just a few steps from Lincoln Center!

Manimal Fall/Winter 10: Alaskan Winter

Drawing inspiration from Inuit images & iconic rock band Guns & Roses, Manimal designer Kristen Lombardi is back with an edgy lineup of footwear & accessories for fall!

Event: Toronto Fashion Week Rachel Mara SS 11 Show

Finally: My Meeting With Thiago Santos

During this past NYFW I had one of the most exciting experiences of my life, meeting Brazilian born model Thiago Santos. If you follow this blog then you know the severe fandom I have for Thiago, but after our meeting I can sincerely say it has turned to admiration (& not only because I am about 10 yrs. his senior either). I was able to talk with him for about an hour, picking his brain asking all of the questions that I had mentally prepared in anticipation of this day & he enthusiastically answered every one. He was such a pleasure to talk with, so open and down to earth. One of the main things that I took away from our conversation was the unwavering moral foundation that he bases his life upon. It was apparent that he is extremely focused & that all of the lures & temptations of this industry are not able to sway him in anyway! You can see a few more pics. I took below & be sure to follow his new blog Thiago's Notebook!

Geneticboi x The Haute Pursuit

My dear friend Quan Mai aka Geneticboi has done it again! During NYFW he collaborated on a shoot entitled Calm Chaos with top fashion blogger Vanessa Hong of The Haute Pursuit. I had the pleasure of being on set for the last leg of the shoot in China Town & it was nothing short of magic to watch these two creatives in action. This was my first time meeting Vanessa & what a memorable experience it was. We had the chance to sit & converse extensively about blogging, fashion & life in general. She shared a wealth of information with me that I am beyond grateful to have learned. Quan continues to amaze me, his ability to work with virtually nothing & to create masterpieces is an attestation to his incredible raw talent. I recently assisted on a shoot for a famous recording artist & let me tell you all of the resources they had at their disposal could not even come close to what I've seen Quan produce with nothing but his creative mind(peep the credits he does it all!!!). I think the industry is lacking somewhat the essence of what fashion really is, creativity that evolves consistently. Here's to Quan & his journey to the top, the whole world will know sooner than later!

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NYFW S/S 11 Street Style

Tomorrow ends NYFW SS 2011 shows at Lincoln Center. Each season there is one thing that I always look forward to the most, taking street style photos. I have to say this year all around, I wasn't inspired much from the shows to the folks I saw on the streets. Needless to say I tried my best to capture a bit of NYFW style for you to see. Lots of wooden heels,blazers,tribal accessories,stripes to name a few. I've put together a slide-show with about 50 pics., please comment & let me know which ones are your fave!

NYFW S/S 11 Day 2 The Sartorialist

View the originial post on The Sartorialist

Hey here checking in! NYFW is underway & its been great so far, although I do have to say I haven't been wowed by any of the collections I've seen & one of the shows I attended was the worst I've ever seen in my life.

After attending the Mara Hoffman show on Thursday, as I was walking down the street I felt a tap on my shoulder. When I turned around it was famed Street Style Photographer Scott Schuman. I was totally speechless at first as he proceeded to ask if he could take my photo. I think I responded something like Scott stop playin?. I was baffled that on all days he would choose today to take my pic, I thought I looked a hot TRYING TOO HARD mess! Just wanted to say thanks to Scott & stay tuned for more upcoming NYFW updates here on Nuvany Nice!


Photo taken by me

NYFW S/S 2011 Begins

Dress,Lace Cardigan, Eyeglasses, Bracelets, Watch:Target,Leather Bucket Bag:Gap,Belt:Vintage,Shoes:Pour La Victoire

Hey NYFW is here, officially today but it started unofficially yesterday for me with the CFDA Fashion Incubator. Let's get all of the good stuff out to the way. This will be my 3rd season covering shows on behalf of She Breathes, you can follow my tweets on twitter via @fashiontwktweets & you can check my coverage over at She Breathes!

You can also stay in tune with my coverage for Nuvany Nice here on the blog & on twitter @NuvanyNice. Anything in particular you're looking forward to seeing this season? I'm still just as excited as I was my first season covering NYFW, its so thrilling & inspiring to say the least! Very anxious to see how the new transition to Lincoln Center will be as well. Oh yeah I almost forgot, tomorrow evening is FNO (Fashion Night Out)! Sadly I have yet to even began to map out a plan, I've been swamped with other things. But here are two events so far that I am going to try & swing by you should to if your in the area, make sure you continue to support indie designers that's what we're all about here at Nuvany Nice!

Happy NYFW week lovelies, let the festivities begin or should I say mayhem nah its more of a joyous occasion in my book ;)!





Fashion's Night Out
Rebel Chic NYC Trunk Show
at Selima's Optique
07 Bond St.
Friday Sept. 10th,2010
7-10pm
cocktails,music, shopping what more could you ask for?

Other Designers include- Selima Optique, Staerk, CoCo & Breezy, Vagabond NYC, MSG New York, Amanda Browder, Brooklyn Heavy Metal and Do You Love Me

Fall Styling with Fashion Blogger Bryan Boy

Greetings! Hope all is well with everyone and you enjoyed your holiday weekend here stateside ;). Excuse the blog appearance, I'm changing things around a bit(AGAIN) so bear with me. I received so many great responses of what you would like to see more here at Nuvany Nice via the F-Troupe giveaway, thank you sooo much. I'm genuinely taking into consideration every response and will make my best effort to deliver!

Lets start off with these two great styling tutorials by top Fashion Blogger Bryan Boy. Mega retailer HM collaborated with the Fashionisto to compile a few looks for both men and women that are suitable for the upcoming fall season. Please comment and let me know if you enjoyed the videos!

Provider Denmark: Leather & Silk

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Grinding: Nikki NTU

(Photo by King Texas)

1. Name/Alias: Nikki NTU

2.Where are you from/ Where do you currently live?: Brooklyn, NYC

3. Where did/do you go to school and your major?: I attend Fordham University. I major in African and African American Studies.

4. What is your Grind? I'm best known as an emcee, writer, musician, teaching artist, facilitator, and speaker.

5. How did you get into what you're doing now?: I had a love for writing and speaking at a young age. I started rhyming when I was a teen and got into artist development and workshop facilitation around the same time through a mentor of mine. It just grew from there.

6. When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?: My mom brainwashed me into thinking I wanted to be an Entertainment Lawyer for most of my childhood, ha! But I always loved writing and drawing. I grew up around that creative environment and got to see a lot of that lifestyle so I knew whatever I would be it would have something to do with expression and cultivation.

7. What are some contributing factors that shaped the life you live now?: Being around folks who push beyond their limitations has been a great influence. Having the opportunity to be exposed to what the world has to offer and understanding how I can contribute.

8. Any specific people that mentored or helped guide you to your current path?:Absolutely. Toni Blackman for one. She was key in me being and doing what I do today.

9. What motivates you?: Other artists. Being around them, speaking with them, enjoying their vibe. Learning about artists and figures who've come before me and the things they faced. I think learning or experiencing inspires me in general. Seeing what is missing and working to fill that gap.

10. Your favorite author and why?: That's a hard one... Right now I'm on D.J. Conway and Ra Un Nefer Amen. Subject wise, they are some of the best. But when it comes to tone, Pierre Stephen Robert Payne brings so much heat to a his writing.

11. What are 3 goals you want to achieve within the next year?: Hmmmm.....
1. Tour 2. Have my organization up and running 3. Map out a space and place of my own where I can put roots

12. One person that continuously inspires you and why?: It's hard to pick one...I'd really have to say MeLo-X. I've always admired his ability to keep moving. His vision and work ethic is crazy. I just sit back sometimes and smile. Gives me a great sense of pride.

13. 3 Indie brands you LOVE to rock?: ALIEN, Vane NYC, Open Ceremony (if my pockets are right), and though I don't have any pieces yet, I stumbled on Loza Maleombho, which I think is a really fly brand.

14. What annoys you the most?: Ha! Constant sneezing and coughing! I can't STAND it! Sounds like they can't breathe and then I feel like I can't breathe and then we're both weezin'. And it's nasty. Get ya immune system up mang!

15. Your best quality?: My sincerity. From anger to complete joy it's always raw passion. Sometimes a jerk...but always honest.

Check out Nikki's blog & download her latest EP Medulla Dinner, its wicked ya'll!

Paper Goods: Tam+Sam

Writing is something I've always enjoyed but with the popularity of the internet/email,  like everyone else I've opted to put down the pen & paper and type my thoughts away. But sometimes you just want to go back to the basics and indulge conventionally! One of my favorite blogger duo's Tam + Sam have a really cute line of paper goods ByNous, that feature simple but original designs like their mascot Little Miss X(who by the way I am in <3 with). Why not send a thank-you letter or drop a note to that friend you've lost touch with via snail mail on some snazzy stationary! I'm motivated to try and re-incorporate this past-time back into my routine & hope that you are too. Please visit Tam + Sam blog to be visually stimulated daily & don't forget to check out their ByNous Etsy shop to purchase their line of paper goods!