Blondie’s Spotlight

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DesignerMarc. of Blondie's Lipstick What was the inspiration behind the name John Doe Bow?Marc The name John Doe Bow Ties came from the idea that my customers are that mysterious person that everyone wants to know because their style is so impeccable.BL What made you decide to create a clothing line?M I am a business major, and as a business major we are required to dress in business attire everyday, and wanting to incorporate my own style into my business wear I decided to make a bow tie for myself. When I wore it, a lot of people complimented me and told me that I should pursue making bow ties.BL Describe your line’s style? Who are you targeting?M I have a wide range that I am targeting! My line is for…
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Honor Roll Clothing Group **Designer of the Month**

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Our Designer of the Month is Honor Roll Clothing Group, a hot, new urban line straight out of Atlanta! The visionaries behind what is sure to be the new direction of street wear consist of Blair Caffey, Darnell Shepherd, and Ramanda Miller. We caught up with head designer Blair Caffey at their in-store release at Sole Boutique to learn all about the company and their goals for the future.The positivity infused clothing line was created in 2008, became a legal business in October 2009 and has been appearing on stars such as Wale and Sammie, an amazing accomplishment for the trio to only be in their early twenties. Fueled by the fashion’s negative views displayed in typical urban wear, the group set out to change the game and inspire the…
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Black Heart Accessories **Designer of the Month**

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Unique, eye catching jewelry, guaranteed one of a kind. It’s designed to not only fit the designer but also the customer. We caught up with Ashlei Shannon, creator of Black Heart Accessories and our **Designer of the Month**, to give us a little insight on her life and her increasingly popular line of jewelry.Blondie’s Lipstick What was the inspiration behind the name of your line/ jewelry?**Black Heart Accessories** The name Black Heart is quite literal. It was inspired by the death of a relationship that had recently ended around the time of Black Heart’s creation. Black is often associated with death, mourning, darkness, and gloom and all of these things were exactly what my heart was feeling at the time. I was so eager to get my mind off of…
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The Hottest Handbags!! **Designer of the Month**

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Looking for something unique to add some flair to your wardrobe? Well look no further than BellaDonna Handbags!! Designed and handmade by its owner, Sonique O’Neal, these bags come with the motto “No jewelry, No makeup, No accessories needed... IT'S ALL IN THE BAG”.                 Always a trendsetter, O’Neal’s brand came as a natural talent. She says “BellaDonna Handbags came about from me doing something I have always enjoyed doing. I am a very artistic and creative person. So, one day I decided to actually use the talent as opposed to wasting it. I started designing the bags, and they started selling.” After viewing a few of her bags it’s plain to see that she specializes in making the ordinary Extraordinary! When asked about her inspiration for her one-of-a-kind accessories…
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