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British Fashion Awards...Who Wore What?

...Just a few photos from the British Fashion Awards :) xoxo-SBG

Twiggy, Photo via www.dailymail.co.uk

Naomi Campbell- Special Recognition award winner, photo via www.dailymail.co.uk

 

Phoebe Philo for Celine-Designer of the Year, photo via www.britishfashionawards.com 

 

Alexa Chung- British Style Award Winner, photo via www.britishfashionawards.com

VV Brown, photo via www.dailymail.co.uk

 

Meadham Kirchhoff- winners of Emerging Talent - Ready-to-Wear, photo via ww.britishfashionawards.com

 

Thandie Newton in Peter Pilotto, photo via www.dailymail.co.uk

Husam El Odeh- winner of Emerging Talent - Accessories, photo via www.britishfashionawards.com

 

Psstttt....Its TONIGHT! Victoria's Secret Show

I'm super excited to watch the Victoria's Secret Fashion show tonight!  Like pretty much every young girl, I once worked retail at the then Limited Brands company.  I loved trying out each new fragrance and beauty product, not to mention, all employees got gratis gifts of each new bra to try out. (best thing ever!)  Either way, I've always (and still do) loved Victoria's Secret branding methods...they provide styles for all types of women of many sizes... and still manage to evoke that, "I know I look good, girl!" feeling every time. :) Cheers to you VS.  I hope you have many more shows to come.  I'll definitely be watching tonight. xoxo-SBG

  p.s. Look below at some of my favorite VS treats (good gift ideas too!).

 

I prob. use this scrub 3-4 times a week.  Overload? Maybe...But its just so creamy and luxurious, I subconsciously reach for it every time I step into the shower.  Its also great to use after you shave. ...and who doesn't love the Dream Angels scent?

 

My regular readers and Twitter pals, know that I'm far from a makeup nut.  I generally go after products just because the packaging is pretty. (curse of a Graphic Designer).  Yet, I will slap on a coat or two of this Vickie's High Def. Mascara.  It's not so pricey at 12 bucks, & still gets the job done.

 

I dont care what none of you all say... There is NOTHING like a VS PINK hoodie!  I sometimes hear that PINK sweats aren't 'cool' anymore...or are way too young.  Well, I have to tell you...the PINK brand was made for young people....highschool/college age!  Thats why they exhibit so many fun university prints, and are adorned with the logos of birth years like 1986.  Either way, I'm 26, far out of my college years, and yet I still wear my hoodies on the reg.  Its time to stop caring what people say about your style...just WEAR WHAT FEELS GOOD to YOU!

One year I gave 2 pairs of these pants to nearly every woman on my Holiday Shopping list.  They FEEL GREAT.  That is all.

 

I use to love the original Bronze push up Bronzer brush, but this Limited Addition one I have to try soon!  If you already have it, let me know how it smells and feels. I'm extra curious. (ps. its on sale 2 for $20 now) :)

This holiday season, Ladies...you NEED a seamless panty!  Not everyone likes to wear thongs (eh hem... o_O ) So, to avoid the entire world checking out your panty line, PLEASE go purchase some Seamless ones like the ones pictured above.

 

Remember when I said that I sometimes purchase cosmetics merely based off of the interesting packaging? SMH... I got caught up on these little eye pencils, packed into tiny ornaments that can be hung right on the tree. smh. LOVE IT.

 

Last but not least, Every year, VS comes out with a Sexy Santa lingere outfit.  Every pretty girl needs this, even if you're single! 3 pieces for $98. HERE

Google Boutiques.com Launch Party Photos

As if Google couldn't become any more powerful; they now have their hands in the world of fashion with the launch of an amazing site, "Boutiques.com"  You can search ANYTHING and EVERYTHING fashion on this online shopping mecca....trust me, a friend needed purple shoes to wear under her wedding gown...yes, I know it sounds strange, but if you saw the completed look... ok, anyway, we went to Boutiques.com and searched, "dark purple platform heels" and over 20 pairs of shoes matching this exact description showed up, complete with links to where we could make a purchase.  Sweet! My fingers are already beginning to twitch and turn towards the return key on my laptop to 'complete purchase'...multiple purchases actually, that I really cant afford anyway, lol.  Oh well, its always fun to search! :) xxx-SBG   

Check out some photos below of my favorite people that attended the Launch Party.

 Three of my all time favorite fashion bloggers, from Fashion Toast, Bryan Boy, and Style Bubble 

Mary-Kate Olson 

Iman

Rachel Roy

 Tory Burch 

photos via Style.com

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

 

She Won My Heart... Gretchen Jones

  photo via HoneyKennedy.com 

I never liked Gretchen Jones.  I never liked her personality I guess I should say, considering that is what overpowered any feelings I had, whether negative or positive, for her design ethic.  ...and yes, I recognize that this was wrong.  My brain tends to sometimes choose to operate on the side of emotions vs. common sense... Either way, I must say that my thoughts started to shift after the episode where Gretchen thinks her mother didn't come to the "Family Day."  Her slew of tears let me know that she wasn't as tough as she portrayed herself to be...a little brash maybe...a tad critical... ok lets face it, she still was a total b*tch throughout the entire show; but the fact is, she was under a lot of pressure.

photo via MarieClaire.com

photo via CapitalNewYork.com

Every contestant was under a lot of pressure, and it showed more so in the final episodes as Tim Gunn visited the top 4's homes.  I had no idea Gretchen was in the midst of a bad break up.   ...Now, I know most of you wouldn't consider this heavy at all compared to Mondo fighting being HIV positive, and Andy living on a farm in the middle of nowhere....but I can relate to this girl.  Break ups can sometimes feel like you're dying, to put it plain and simple.  ...Yet Gretchen remained calm and strong, and didn't let her emotions overpower her creative processes (too much).  

She put on an amazing show, and came out on top.  Im definitely, #TEAMGRETCHEN and I don't regret it at all. What do you think? -SBG p.s. Check out StyleSkinny's interview with Gretchen's former Project Runway opponent, Kristen Haskens-Simms 

photo via thaindian.com 

Corinne Bailey Rae at the MOBO Awards

I am constantly inspired, motivated, relaxed,....forced to remember past experiences -good and bad- from the music of this woman.  Below, Corinne Bailey Rae looks smashing at the MOBO Awards this week... as if I expected anything less.  View her live performance below the photo, of one of my favorite songs, "Trouble Sleeping" :) -SBG

 

photo via www.glamourmagazine.co.uk

 

Kissed By Rain S/S 2011 Review/NYFW

What am I up to now? Just watching the Rachel Zoe Project, "On Demand".  I'm tired, but not so tired...a little amped from the quick trip to Soho taken earlier tonight by myself and fellow blogger Kareena (@Ispyarunway) to see the S/S '11 show from Kissed By Rain.  I hadn't been to Soho in over two years (gasp!) so it was good to get back into the downtown groove.  Either way, on to the show.... the pop up shop location was very nice, two floors, with the runway area being on the lower level after you walk in and through a crowd of hipsters taking photos, and munching on cold cut wraps and pink iced cupcakes. 

Ms. Rain, who is the sweetest lil doll by the way...(she came out and personally hugged all of her supporters, as this event was invite only) started her show with a sweet mixture of separates as well as a good combo of volume and body conscious silhouettes.  A noticeable color trend shown, I've even seen inside the tents, was the use of light romantic pastels like peach and mint green.  (I apologize ahead of time for my bad photo quality. I'll try to have better photos up as soon as possible, hate the BB Cam, don't hate the user.)    

Many looks had this feel, however there were equally opposite looks of bright fully sequenced tunic-like dresses, one shoulder body conscious dresses, interesting vests paired with high waisted swim-inspired panties, simple stripes (which was surprising considering her past lines consisted of more than an abundance of cool prints), and even a little mini skirt seemingly made from peacock feathers.  

While individually each garment was pretty good, together they seemed to slightly lack cohesiveness. I would like to have seen a tad more unity in the order that the looks were shown, as well as how they were styled on the model. Yet, all in all, the garments were constructed well, and I know for sure that big things are to come for this BK based designer.  Check out more press and fashions at her website: kissedbyrain ...(below press photos from previous collections...check the site for 'where to buy' too.)

 

 

Independent Fashion Bloggers Conference/NYFW

below photo of Susie Bubble from fashionforwriters.com

Today, I had the pleasure of attending my first Blogging Conference, hosted by the good people of IFB, Independent Fashion Bloggers. The IFB Evolving Influence talk was tucked away on the basement floor of the ever so chic Hudson Hotel (seriously, I want to just stay one night for the decor) -set up like a nerdy nightclub,..dark and mysterious as the only light came from strung lights on the ceiling and the screens from the mass of computers set up around the bar area. I must say, this all day conference attracted my kind of people... Fashionistas, writers, bloggers.... heel clad ladies (and gentlemen), lugging lipstick & laptops... eager to learn about their craft.

 My personal favorite "blogging celebrities" in attendance sharing their industry knowledge, were Susanna Lau "Susie Bubble" of Style Bubble, Rumi Neely from FashionToast, Emily Schuman from Cupcakes and Cashmere, and the oh so cute and cheeky Bryan Boy.

 See you next year IFB! xoxo-SBG

M.I.A., Zoë Kravitz, Oprah, and more @ The Met's American Woman Gala

M.I.A., Zoë Kravitz, & Alexander Wang

Oprah 

Joy Bryant

Kerry Washington

Sarah Jessica Parker 

 

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Beyonce at Coachella