Apr192013 by BlondieNo Comments

Kenzo x Vans Collaboration

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Contrary to popular belief, a leopard can change his spots--or at least make them brighter, as evidenced by Kenzo’s fourth and latest shoe collaboration with Vans. The collection is made up of six classic styles punched up with an oversized animal print, called the Clouded Leopard, which Creative Directors Humberto Leon and Carol Lim also used in Kenzo’s S/S 13 collection. The design duo’s supercharged pattern--in electric colors like ochre, orange, blue, and green--was inspired by their travels to the jungles in Thailand, and gives Vans’ street sneakers a modern and fashion-forward twist. Among our favorites? Starting clockwise from the top, the Authentic Sneakers ($125) in Kenzo Leopard Flame/Pool Green, Classic Slip-Ons ($125) in Kenzo Leopard Nutria/Spectrum Blue, Authentic Sneakers ($125) in Kenzo Leopard Pool Green/Flame, and Authentic Sneakers ($125) in Kenzo Leopard Peacoat/Spectrum Blue. Wear these kicks…
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Apr182013 by BlondieNo Comments

Bad News for Target?

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Only 3 Items From The Kate Young x Target Collection Are Sold Out–Bad Sign? I’ve been lusting after the Kate Young for Target collection ever since the lookbook hit last month. Well, the collection finally arrived yesterday and it has me wishing I could go to prom all over again (something I thought I’d never say). The celebrity stylist’s collection features formal dresses and separates that look expensive, but won’t break your budget. The apparel ranges in price from $29.99 to $89.99, and jewelry, handbags and shoes from $14.99 to $49.99. But it looks like I may be one of the few people with a long Kate Young x Target shopping list. As of 1pm EST Monday afternoon, only three of the Kate Young x Target clothing items were sold out online and all of the shoes and handbags are…
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Apr172013 by BlondieNo Comments

Lip Service: Young & Virtuous Fashion Show

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 Shop Epiphany Presents Young & Virtuous Fashion Show [Miami] April 19, 2013 In 2008, Shop Epiphany was established to provide High Fashion, Star Treatment and  the right prices to the urban community of Miami. Our main goal is to bring the High-end fashion and services of South Beach to Liberty City. Today, we have empowered hundreds of young women with our life changing messages that have helped to foster positive self-esteem in women.  Shop Epiphany is hosting its first annual Fashion Show entitled “Transformed”  The Fashion Show will be an informative platform that will bring awareness of self-worth, value, integrity and improve self-image by building stronger individuals. The goal is to bring this message to women in all communities about rebuilding character, self-image and teaching the true essence of who young women should become, changing the world…
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Apr172013 by BlondieNo Comments

Fancy Pants

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Surely you’ve seen loads of side-stripe pants by now, but today we have a different iteration with more universal appeal—the tuxedo stripe. If you’re asking yourself what's the difference between the sporty stripe and the tuxedo stripe, think of it this way: the latter is menswear-inspired and takes cues from formal attire rather than the soccer field. Easier to wear than the season’s printed jeans, tuxedo-stripe pants offer a simple way to update your everyday mix. Even better, the trend translates seamlessly for the office (with tailored trouser versions a la Miranda Kerr) and the weekend (with casual denim styles as seen on Cara Delevingne), giving you plenty of ways to wear the look. On The Runway While Reed Krakoff served up a large helping of athletic-inspired silhouettes at his S/S 13…
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Apr162013 by BlondieNo Comments

Kontrol Magazine Turns 4!!

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Kontrol Magazine Turns 4!   Celebrate Our 4 Year Anniversary and Spring 2013 Make It Better Issue Release Party Thursday April 18th, 2013 @ Red Ultra Lounge 182 Courtland St. NE Atlanta 30303  Hosted By V-1036/HGTV's Egypt Sherrod  Special Performance By Sammie Advance Tickets are $15 $20 @ The Door *PURCHASE OF ADVANCE TICKET ENTERS YOU IN A RAFFLE FOR ACCESS TO OUR NEXT CELEBRITY SHOOT*  RSVP @ http://kontrolmakeitbetter.eventbrite.com
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Apr152013 by BlondieNo Comments

#LikeTheLook

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This weeks #LikeTheLook has  tips to help you "spring clean" your closet! [youtube http://youtu.be/tXFQLvnux8k] Know any tips I missed? Leave them in the comments below or tweet me @BlondiesLipstk! Also subscribe to my youtube channel for more videos like this one!
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Apr122013 by BlondieNo Comments

Five Perfect Tees

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Anyone who knows me will tell you I love a t-shirt. The staple is my all-time favorite closet chameleon--meaning it looks just as good worn with your most casual pieces as it does with your fancier, after-five essentials--and the styles I own get very little downtime. While most people associate tees with casual weekend looks, I prefer to wear them in a more professional or dressed-up scenario. Paired with the right components, such as the perfect pair of trousers, a slickly tailored jacket, and sexy shoes, a t-shirt balances out the look to make it feel effortlessly cool. Plus, the beauty of an excellent tee is that it also fits right in with a biker jacket and boyfriend jeans or can be tucked into a swingy summer skirt, so it’s a piece you can wear for work, play,…
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Apr122013 by BlondieNo Comments

Lip Service: New HRCG Tanks

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It's Hot; Go Sleeveless  You ask and we deliver... Honor Roll Clothing Group is back with a brand new release just for the ladies (Fellas, we got you REAL soon).  This tank features our signature "Pardon My Excellence" design with a summertime flare. This one will not last long, so pre-order yours now! Click here to Pre-Order Now
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Apr112013 by BlondieNo Comments

Time to win some goodies!!!

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Okay you guys, time to win some free goodies! I've been getting hit up by a lot of companies lately wanting me to promo their products & I figured what better way than to give my lovely readers a sample of the good life as well!! Here's the first one!: Check back regularly for new giveaways (I don't have a set schedule yet) & good luck! P.S. You don't have to worry about being steered astray -my views increasing but my integrity has not changed. All the products I post/review are ones I've tried myself & it is my honest opinion, and all the goodies I give away is stuff I'd actually wear myself.
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Apr102013 by BlondieNo Comments

Lip Service: Volition

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ATLANTA'S BIGGEST FASHION SHOW #VOLITION #VOLITION Infinite Appeal will be hosting its annual spring fashion show entitled “Volition” at the Georgia State University Sports Arena in downtown Atlanta on Saturday, April 13 at 7pm. With over 2,000 guests in attendance at their fashion show last spring, Infinite Appeal looks to increase that number this year. Infinite Appeal has partnered up with three other campus organizations, Spotlight Programs Board, the Residence Hall Association, and the Black Student Alliance to produce and promote this event.  They have also partnered with media outlets Streetz 94.5 and Kontrol Magazine.Tickets go on sale the day of the show and can only be purchased at the door.  Ticket prices for non-GSU students are $10 and non-students are $15. Infinite Appeal is a student run, community service-based,…
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Apr92013 by BlondieNo Comments

#DIY: Silver Bauble Heels

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How To Make Silver Bauble Heels Inspired By The Runway In channeling old Hollywood for their spring collection, designers Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren made sure there was no shortage of glamour on their runway. While to-the-floor lame skirts and draped dresseswere certainly evocative of Grace Kelly and Joan Crawford, the collection’s decorative accessories, specifically the bead-embellished Runway Shoes ($1755, 214.559.4510), feel utterly modern. Offering a unique way to elevate a pair of understated pumps, we asked Erica Domesek—our favorite Do-It-Yourself expert from P.S. I Made This—to show us how to get the look. Keep reading for all her easy step-by-step instructions. Ingredients 1. Forever 21 Metallic Heel Strappy Sandals($23) 2. Silver-Plated Beads ($3-$23, you will need a package of 30mm, 20mm, 15mm, 10mm, 4mm, and 3mm beads) 3. Heel Liners ($5) 4. Foil Tape ($6) 5. Silver Wire ($6.50) 6. Wire Cutters ($8) Step…
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