Fashion Dues and beauty dues

TIME'S UP!!

2020-09-27T17:16:00.002-07:00

For those of you who participated my version of Vintage versus New game, it is time for the big reveal!

If you guessed the black, purple and fuschia jacket is from the 1990's you are CORRECT!! Congratulations!!

How could you tell it was from the 1990's Let me know what was the first thing that you noticed?

GAME: VINTAGE VS NEW

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Can you spot which items is from the 1990's?

Comment below!

An organization that will connect African American brands and individuals to the Fashion industry.

2020-08-20T13:09:00.005-07:00

This is a step in the right direction!

For years, blacks have discussed their frustration of there being a lack of representation in the fashion industry. Now we are being heard! Organizations are reaching out to African Americans to extend a helping hand. Bravo!

Organizations such as www.RaiseFashionNow.org, (a group of retailers and fashion executives) that formed an advisory organization that will provide free operational, marketing and creative consulting for Black founders and professionals.)

According to Business of Fashion, Board members are stationed in the United States and United Kingdom. The CEO's are Carly Cushnie, creative director and CEO of her own label; Elizabeth von der Goltz, Net-a-Porter’s global buying director; Nayla Touma, another Net-a-Porter buying director; Roopal Patel, SVP & fashion director at Saks Fifth Avenue; Alexa Geovanos, president of North and South America for Chloé; April Hennig, president of Jonathan Simkhai; Nelli Kim, retail consultant and former executive at Shopbop and Caleres; and Felita Harris, co-founder and CEO of retail technology platform Enform Sales and former executive at Alexander Wang and Lela Rose.

The group has also partnered with Harlem's Fashion Row, founded by Chief Executive Officer Brandice Daniel in 2007, to mentor recipients of the ICON360 grant starting in September. It was designed to help struggling designers during Covid-19 pandemic.

If this information intrigues you, please contact RaisefashionNow.org.

I truly hope this helps future African Americans wanting a career in the Fashion Industry. If this information helps you, please let us know and comment below.

Colors, Colors, Colors...Fall 2020

2020-08-15T20:57:00.000-07:00

The Fall/Winter 2020 season is focusing on vibrant, yet sophisticated colors. With everything that is consuming the world at this time, we need a spark of colors!

According the color institute Pantone, these colors will be on the spectrum→

These colors look so vibrant on the trendiest of fashion!

Take a brief look at a few of my favorites of these colors from the runway!

Fired brick, Magenta, and Samba reds

Military Green

Hues of Blues

Refreshing

Celery

Color!

Vibrant Exuberance Orange

Ok, these are my favorite colors coming this fall. These eye catching colors and design will surely make a grand entrance wherever you may go!
Which is your favorite color? Which design represents your personality the most?
Please let me know in the comments!

Thank you Fashion Duers!

The best of Paris Fashion Week autumn/winter 2020

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Comparison and vote which year had the best clothing?

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After researching upcoming fashion for 2020/2021 fall/winter, I discovered that fashion a few years ago, looked more modern.

Which led me to start a series on the blog for you to partake.

Vote for your favorite year in fashion!

For instance, Which video had the best gowns?

To vote, comment below.

Gowns 2019/2020

VS.

Theme: Gowns 2018-2019

5 Fashionable Coats for Fall/Winter 2020-21

2020-07-19T20:34:00.000-07:00

Fashion is the least of your worries right? With the Pandemic on the rise, I thought that we should relieve today's stresses with great fashion. I know you fashion and beauty duers want more fashion and I am going to give it to you!

1. CAPES

If you were reading prior posts, you realize that capes were a thing a few years back. Well, it has resurfaced with modernized, streamlined Asymmetrical cuts. Take a look at Capes from paris fashion week below.

2. TRENCH COATS - Typically, worn in the spring, but sometimes people wear it in the fall with a sweater underneath.

3.LEATHER JACKETS/COATS- Leather is my preference. Since the days of Salt & Pepper (Everybody get up) video, I was a fan of black leather jackets/coats. I welcome the comeback of the leather!

4.OVERSIZED COATS

I am not a fan to look larger than I should look. Somehow these designers figured out a way to streamline an oversized coat, for a more tailored appearance. Bravo!

5. SHEARLING COATS A staple of the 90's was shearling and now making its debut again. History really does repeat itself.

The year is not important! Classic designs lasts forever!

2020-07-14T20:20:00.000-07:00

I know that these posts are from a few years back, but hey, isn't good to see a fashion show that nobody is wearing masks? Besides this fashion show is a classic! Definitely can wear these creative designs and not feel that you were a blast from the past! Loving this look! Sit back and enjoy!

Fringe plus Fuschia =Fall wear

2020-07-06T22:01:00.002-07:00

According to L'Officiel website, the color of choice this fall is Fuschia. Fringe is going to be a hit this fall too. The outfit below has both requirements to make a statement in the 2020 fall season. Beginning with the bright fuschia color, the large black button down shirt dress with fringe is sure to be a Fall winner.

Small details on clothing are being highlighted. For example, large shoulder designs on outfits, long exaggerated gloves, bows and capes have been reintroduced.

As for the "Not so much" Quilts would be my thought. I may be a bit biased, but, I when I think of quilts, I think of beds. But you be your own boss and if you like it, I love it for you!

Absolutely loving this pink!

Headscarves?

I am a bit perplexed why face masks weren't the runway focus.

Absolutely my favorite Designer Zuhair Murad

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I hadn't heard of this designer before, but the impact made once I did unimaginable. He has a distinct way of feminizing women's gowns like I've never seen before. His collection is breathtaking!

Definitely a classy, sexy, imaginative ground shaking designer you must put in your books!

Allure March 2018 beauty box

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march 2018 ipsy

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Big news for Ulta fans!

2018-03-10T17:52:00.001-08:00

Beauty enthusiasts everywhere celebrate! Everyone knows that there are certain times of the year that you can save major bucks on certain beauty products at Sephora and Ulta! Well, I just discovered that Ulta is going to start their big sale March 18-April 7, 2018! Yay!

The time is now to purchase all of the products that you have been hearing about lately for a deep, discounted price! Make your list, and check it twice! Don't stop...get it, get it now!

What's happening with fashion in Spring? Big designers in London gives you the deets!

2018-02-06T20:18:00.000-08:00

This spring 2018 is all about revisited fashion from the 1990's! Oh,you know you are familiar with 90's fashion, right? Well, let me introduce the five retro 90's looks.

Bold and Bright

If you are a neutral type of person, this is not your season. Spring has sprung up vivid colors such as bright yellow, blue, purple red and green. This is a good thing too. The world is too blah right now. Either black or white or neutral colors have been a hit over the years. Now, we need to brighten things up. Maybe we will be bright, happy people from all this brightness.

Shimmy
Angela Bassett knows her fashion. She wore a shimmy bright yellow pants suit that bedazzled everyone.

Stripes
Bold striped clothing is definitely on the map for Spring. It's time to stripe it up!

Sheer

You better start your workout routine early. Sheer is going to be the style this Spring. Sheer everything!

Whimsical
I am not playing when it comes to the latest fashion detail. Various designers have conjured patterns that appear bold and contrasting to other designs.

Pastels
If you are not favorable to the for mentioned, then here is something for you. Pale yellows, blues, lavenders and pinks are totally in.

Satin
Satin has been around for years, so this is not a surprise really.

Japanese Style
Inspired by Japan, this Spring will surely have Kimonos, reds and satin too.

Flu Flu
If you enjoy the look of TuTu's then you will be pleasantly surprised to see them hit the stores.

Multi Zippers and Multi pockets
If you have always wanted more pockets on your fashionable clothes then your wants and wishes have been granted this Spring.

2018 Spring Fashion has something for everyone...except the neutrals. Maybe next year.

Happy New Year!

2018-01-05T04:59:00.006-08:00

It is good to be back and refreshed for the new year! I am shouting out all of my readers who continued to revisit. Just know this year will be a great year for Fashion Dues! I can for see it!

I had to announce this year's color theme because it aligns perfectly with the future Royal, Ms. Meghan Markle! She appears to be a such a welcoming, friendly, smart and posh. But, anyhow, the color of the 2018 year is Purple! Yes! You are aware that purple is a color signifying royalty? Of course you did! But, if you didn't know, you heard it hear first! According to the Pantone Institute of Color, "purple is the most complex of all colors". Blue and red are opposite on the spectrum wheel, and when combined, create purple.

Guess who jumped on the color purple bandwagon? Yeah, Kylie Jenner! So other beauty bandits and fashionista's better get started blending the two colors together!

Well, its time to either bring out your recycled purple make-up and clothes or hurry and get that new purple wardrobe together.

Does Lipsense lipstick smudge?

2017-09-29T04:20:00.002-07:00

I know since early 1999, many women were raving about LipSense lipstick. As for me, I sort of stumbled upon it for a product review. After researching the LipSense product, I discovered its standout feature...no smudging! Like you, I was like yeah, well I have to see for myself if it really works as stated. So as such, I selected the color I wanted and signed up for this honest product review.

After receiving the product, I anxiously opened it to discover two lip products. The first one I noticed was the lipstick itself, the next was moisturizing gloss. I believe for the starter kit you are supposed to receive a remover, which I don't recall receiving. I opened and smelled the Lipstick. It has a mild alcohol scent. Okay, next I took the Lipstick wand and glided it over my lips. Wow! Did I feel a burst of tingling on my lips! I must say it is not for the faint at heart. However, after a few minutes, the tingling disappeared. I apply the moisturizing gloss over it. At this time, I grew accustomed to the tingling sensation.

I must say, after I ate, drank and chatted the day up, the LipSense Lipstick remained on my lips!
Due to the fact that the Lipstick remover was not included, I had to literally scrub it off.

Verdict: Did Lipsense lipstick smudge at all? The answer is no. Definitely, it will last all day! Check it out and see for yourself www.redgatebeauty.com

10 basic clothing items you should have in your closet.

2017-06-19T20:01:00.005-07:00

Before you can be a "trendy" fashionista, you must have a buildable basic wardrobe. A wardrobe that you can mix and match for any occasion and be considered fashionable.

Beginning with the casual basics, the jeans.
Personally, if you can afford to have more than one pair of jeans, I'd say get a total of five.

Most will argue that you only need two to begin the basic casual wardrobe. But, I think that have different shades of blue, not only allows for more options, but sometimes the basic light jean isn't as office casual as the black and dark blue jean. Personally, the light blue is more of a shopping or casual clubbing affair. Because you are fashion forward people, you already know that you can pair white jeans with any shirt or blouse on the spectrum for a fresh, cool summer look. Well, what about neutral? Come on now, you know that is a basic color that again, matches with anything. Options, people options.

Next up, the White T-Shirt and the Black T-Shirt.

Using the photos of jeans above as a guideline, you can match both colors with either of the jeans for any casual affair. Wear either t-shirt with each pair of jeans for ultra casual look or add a blazer or jacket, belt, high heels and accessories and you are ready to paint the town.

Got a long oversized white cotton shirt? Well, you need one in your life. Depending on the length, you can wear alone as a dress or over your best pair of fitted jeans or black pants (we'll get to the black pants in a minute).

Earlier I wrote that your jeans paired with a t-shirt and a blazer can make any occasion special. So that is why the next item on my list are blazers. Blazers are here to stay-- Yay! Dress them up with heels, dress or skirt and blouse for your office attire. Not your cup of tea? Dress it down with jeans and a t-shirt and sneakers.

Broom! Broom! Errrrrrrrrrrr! Yep! You guessed it. Motorcycle jacket. Better know as the "Moto" jacket. Everyone needs one. Who doesn't want to look cool? For the tough, casual fiend, you must
have the moto. Preferably, in black, white or tan and oh the silver is hot too!

Tailored pants and pencil skirts are a must for office attire. If funds are limited, might I suggest to purchase in black and/or white, but if you can both are ideal.

The tailored pants and skirts can't complete the workplace attire without a good pair of mid to high heels. If you have a pair of patent leather heels, you are ahead of the rest of the fashion heads. You can pair it with any of the outfits to wow the crowd.

You know that you can't wear heels all day long right? This is when you have to get you a decent pair of flats. Any color will suffice. But I would say get a neutral or nude. It matches any attire well. When you switch your heels to flats you will still look fab!

For the extreme casual chica like me, you love sneakers! Who doesn't love comfort? All you need is that great pair of sneakers to get you going.

Now, remember, these are just the basics. You can build your basics by adding other items such as "trendy" fashions. But, honey you are all good to go without the extras for now.

Vee Tee's basic Tee!

2017-05-21T22:16:00.000-07:00

What better message to spread to the world! Pray for one another! It's just that simple. With the state of the world today, we need to pray for each other to have peace, love, and understanding. It seems that most people are walking time bombs and the least bit of negativity sets them into an oblivion! Please understand we all have flaws and we need prayers to help us on the journey to improve or demolish our flaws.

It's time to spread the love go to http://www.teespring.com/pray-for-one-another. Thank you for your support!

5th annual champions of the Dance Floor

2017-03-26T13:54:00.001-07:00

Spring-Summer 2017 Haute Couture Show - CHANEL

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Fall-Winter 2017/18 Ready-to-Wear CHANEL Show

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Next to stretch jeans, This has to be the most innovating in the fashion industry!

2016-06-28T20:35:00.000-07:00

How many times have we had to struggle to fit in a tight leather skirt or pants? Yet, there hasn't been a company to conjure up the idea to create leather that is made to stretch. Except ZINGA! ZINGA Premium Stretch Leather has given us a reason to shop for leather again! ZINGA is based in Amsterdam and sells in approximately 12 countries. Their motto is that they offer products that you can live in and made to last. Using the highest quality and the most sophisticated process ZINGA creates comfortable leathers. Check it out now http://www.zinga-amsterdam.com/

Beauty Box 5 Subscription Review!!!!

2016-06-19T20:22:00.001-07:00

Allure June unboxing 2016

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Carolina Herrera | Fall Winter 2016/2017 Full Fashion Show | Exclusive

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