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La Shoesie - Holiday Gifts for The Shoe Fiends

If you're like me, One of a Kind's are your thing.  I love speciality gifts, trinkets, and the sorts, and generally check out places like Etsy, weekly for interesting finds.  So anyway, yesterday I was talking to a friend and came to realize that she was a master at combining two of my favorite things (shoes & artwork!)to form a specialty piece that would be perfect for anyone's holiday gift giving.  

Check out La Shoesies.  The creator makes a replica of your favorite shoe (Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo, Sam Edelman etc.) with the letters from your name.  These amazing personalized pieces are delivered beautifully framed, boxed, and ready to be wrapped up and gifted.  Although shoes are her speciality, she has also made pieces for baby gifts and even a few styles for the animal lovers.  Check out the photos below and if you would like to order one go HERE. If you cannot access the link, shoot me an email :) Time is running out for the November promotion...BUY ONE..GET ONE 50% off! xo-SBG

 

                           

                                              

                       

                            

                             

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Are you a FAN of Shavonne DeAnn?

Well, I most certainly am, and have been since I saw an amazing video of this designer crashing the past season's Fashion Week.  Shavonne fearlessly paraded models in her latest collection up and down the front area of the Lincoln Center with a huge sign, asking anyone who would listen, "Are you a FAN of SHAVONNE DEANN?!" ...and low and behold, who's attention did she grab?   Non other than the famed June Ambrose who was so impressed with Shavonne's work that she stopped to chat it up with the designer and drop some words of wisdom...and as if this situation couldn't get any better, three of her looks were photographed and featured in New York Magazine as a part of the 25 most stylish folks at Fashion Week. Whewww! This Moore Alumni and Philly girl is making moves!  

This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending Shavonne's first store launch at pop up shop, Boutique 77 on Broad Street. For a limited time the store will feature a few pieces from her Fall collection. ....comfortable tops made of warm fabrics coupled with a sexy twist and cool classic cardigans which are perfect to throw over a little dress w/ leg-warmers and boots (my fav. look of the moment) ...and if you aren't from the Philadelphia area just go HERE to browse and buy these styles and more.  For additional info and to 'become a fan" go HERE.

...Look out, because before you know it, Shavonne wont have to crash fashion week...She'll most certainly be showing. ;)  xoxo-SBG

 

Oooo Baby Ima....ROCKSTAR!

 
 photos by Blue UrbanOverdose
 

A Trend Setting friend of Style Skinny shows us how to really do the 'rockstar' look....so edgy! Thanks Nicole! Scroll down for a few rock star lifestyle accessory picks for Fall '10...  xoxo-SBG 

 BCBG, 'Fringe' Belt. Get it HERE

 Peace Images, 'Uni' necklace. Get it HERE 

 Sam Edelman, 'Torin' Bootie. Get it HERE 

Rihanna's 'BAD' multi-finger ring.  Get it HERE 

 StevieBoi 'Jin Shin Jyutsu' shades (Limited Edition). Get them HERE

Cote d'lvoire to NYC-Loza Maleombho

Working in the city today I was excited to run into my friend, designer Loza Maleombho...Even more exciting was learning of her full page spread in this Feb.'s Issue (8) of ARISE! The page 24 article explains her new line, Entitled Origins...

"Brazilian/Ivoirian designer Loza Maleombho transcends cultural boundaries...inspired by West African fabrics...lively, feminine silhouettes focuses on texture with copious layers and ruffles covering flirty dresses, romper suits, and separates."

Congratulations Loza!! I know I'll see you gracing the runways soon! [www.LozaMaleombho.blogspot.com]

Loza and June Ambrose.   Photo Credit

The Skinny on Style

Hello Readers!

A few years ago I delved into the world of blogging under the title "thatSkinnyBrownGirl"... It was fitting enough...I am a girl, I am brown, and yes, I am def on the skinny side. -trust me, this isn't always a positive label, especially now that the thicky curve look is IN-... Anyways, I still post for thatSkinnyBrownGirl ...mainly about silly events that happen in my life, interesting things I see day to day, thought-worthy quotes, a bit of suga, some spice...you know, just a mixture of things.  I never thought about narrowing this mixture down however... until a few days ago.

I had just rushed from the tents at Bryant Park to Port Authority after viewing the ARISE: African Promise Collective Show for NY Fashion week.  -Side Note, I love greyhound.  I really do.  I'd much rather take the bus during my travels than ride the train. Cushy seats, no stops, and sometimes they play movies? YES.- 

Anywhooo....I was on a mini high.  You see, I had attended shows at fashion week this year, and a year prior, but the ARISE show was one that I'd been dying to see.  I just never had tickets...This year however I was able to finagle my way in, (Special SBG shoutout to my friend, photographer Todd Walker, for hooking me up!) 

Either way, as I stood in line I noticed out of the corner of my eye a fabulously dressed, curly haired fellow fashionista hanging onto an ARISE fashion magazine..."She must have attended the show." I thought to myself.  So, I asked her...she said "Yes", and that started a lovely conversation in which I was introduced to DC born-currently Philadelphian creative blogger Ms. Andrea "FlyGirlBlog" Pippins.  We began to chat about the show as we waited for the bus to arrive, and the conversation led to blogging. Never mind what the conversation was about in detail, just know that I was very impressed by Miss FlyGirl and inspired to create something of my own.  

Call me a biter... there truly are hundreds of fashion/style blogs.  Yet, I just see myself as another set of eyes...another point of view. I am a fellow artist taking a light from the torch and burning it in my own special way. There are tons of things, interesting people, creative pieces, and inspiring new trends that I see on my travels and just want to share with the world... so read on, and get the skinny on what's fresh in style. Hope you enjoy!

-SBG/thatSkinnyBrownGirl

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 Ms. Andrea Pippins...Aint she FLY?!