D.I.Y Queens: Virgo LA

If your like me you conjure up massive D.I.Y ideas but never get around to completing them or even starting them for that matter,don't judge me if you can't relate ;). But that's where the lovely duo from Boos and Besito come in! Remember the dope line of accessories they started a while back, well now the ladies have opened their very own brick and mortar -Virgo in downtown LA! I know I don't live in LA either, I've never even been but have always held on to the hopes of one day visiting just to experience Virgo in real time. But alas thanks to the inter webs Alejandra and Rana have launched the Virgo Etsy shop(what would the world be without Etsy). Yes, now we outsiders of LA are able to get a mini taste of what Virgo has to offer. From their D.I.Y studded vests, Ipad sleeves, and my fav the cut-out shoulder vintage shirts, I think this will hold me over until I'm able to book a flight to the west side! So join me as we collectively give thanks to the ladies for thinking of we outsiders, just do me a favor since I put you on PLEASE DON'T BUY THE STUDDED JACKET I WILL DIE IF I DON'T HAVE IT AND THEN I WON'T BE ABLE TO BLOG ANYMORE BECAUSE I'LL BE GONE THX!!!

Tie Me Up: Turban

Ahhhh my day is off to a chaotic start, but just wanting to check in & say a brief hello to all of my wonderful readers! Monday's can be a bit crabby for me, but not too long ago I came across Inny Vinny's Turban Tieying(say that fast 3 times) video tutorial & it kind of made my day! Shes always been a huge supporter & her blog is pretty dope as well! I took a few stabs at it, but am working on perfecting it for NYFW. Yes, so do visit her blog & I hope your Monday is a little better than mine!

Azede Jean-Pierre

Happy New Year & belated Christmas to those that celebrate! I enjoyed the holidays immensely visiting with family & looking forward to what this new year will bring. I've been doing a lot of shopping lately & the only reason I don't feel guilty, everything I bought was on massive sale including the new top I received from emerging designer Azede Jean-Pierre. I was first introduced to Haitian born Azede Jean-Pierre through photographer Kwesi Abbensetts FB page, he posted a link to her SS/11 collection. This young lady embodies fresh talent & a perspective that the industry needs. Her craftsmanship is impeccable, she has a vision, & she's strategically building her brand in Atlanta. Over the holidays she auctioned a sample top from her SS/10 collection that I absolutely fell in love with. So I bid & I won!!! Since landing on the Newcomer front page, a blog where Azede chronicles her journey as an emerging designer all I can think about is how appropriate she would be for the CFDA Incubator program. In due time I'm sure if she doesn't surpass that expectation, which I'm sure she will. Attention to details can be such a great quality to posess as a designer & I'll let you all see what I'm talking about if you click here. I'm so happy to be acquainted with Azede & am beyond anxious for what she's cooking up! Oh & I borrowed the photo above from Azede's blog,thx! Can't wait to rock the top during NYFW ;).