funKi Style

Style Crush: Looks Like Rihanna Doesn't need Breezy

2013-05-18T07:45:00.002-07:00

Rihanna has always been known to speak her mind. This time she spoke her mind in style. I love the message though! Either Chris Brown not doing the job or a girl just like to have fun!

On her STYLE: Rihanna always kills the sporty & feminine at the same dame time. I'm loving everything from head to toe.

Another Enemy DIY T-Shirt in White ($24.00), a Rihanna for River Island Zip & High Split Maxi Skirt ($100.00), a pair of Rihanna for River Island Black Boots (coming soon) from her Summer 2013 collection and a pair of Coco & Breezy Zesiro Sunglasses ($175.00).

Ki's Picks: Sweaters!!!!

2012-12-23T09:16:00.002-08:00

Why you sweatin her in her sweater? ( a little joke I made up, go ahead and laugh lol)

Romwe.com had the coolest pull over sweatshirts also. Below are my favorite. They all would look great this winter, and I'm pretty sure these will stay in style for next fall also.

Beyonce Model Mommy in Rag & Bone

2012-12-21T14:35:00.005-08:00

Beyonce modeling this lovely Rag and Bone Burgundy paneled skinny ($179) for instagam. King Bey still got it! What do you think?

Get In My Closet: Urban Outfitters edition

2012-07-26T07:58:00.000-07:00

I recently got hired at Urban Outfitters as an Sale Associate, and I love it! I haven't bought anything yet but that will soon change cause I have my sweet employee discount!!!!! Here are just some of the things that I WANT IN MY CLOSET!!!! I can't wait to Pop Lock and Shop!

Back-to-School Shopping

2012-07-19T10:31:00.001-07:00

Me and My little sister help you out on how to do back to school shopping the right way!

There are so many trends this fall and you don't have to be up on all of them but it would look great to join in on a few. Just because its called the fall semester its going to be hot for the beginning of the semester.

Trends:

Cut Off Shorts

Chiffon Shirts and Skirts

Denim Denim Denim

Knit and Crochet

These are the biggest ones that I will be following.

Book Bags are the biggest shopped accessory for back-to-school. These are just a few bags I love from Urban Outfitters and Target.

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2012-07-16T10:09:00.001-07:00

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Get In My Closet : SHOES!

2012-07-16T09:38:00.000-07:00

My wish list for back-to-school shopping has started. I have 3 jobs (sadly...) and two are in retail. So back- to- school shopping is what we are preparing for and we are getting so many new clothes and shoes sent in for the back-to-school shoppers. I am going crazy seeing all the new stuff. I'm just going to start off by showing you guys my shoe wish list for now.

All White

2012-06-11T22:00:00.001-07:00

All White by kiara-brown featuring short shorts

Crop top
$45 - topshop.com

Slim fit blazer
$150 - topshop.com

Short shorts
$80 - topshop.com

High heels
£55 - riverisland.com

Pink shades
£13 - riverisland.com

TREND ALERT: Round Sunglasses

2012-06-06T17:29:00.003-07:00

Round sunglasses are most definitely the trend of the summer! Round shades were very popular in the 60′s and now they are back in full affect! Nicki Minaj, Keri Hilson, and the Queen Bee herself, Beyonce, have all been spotted rocking these chic summer must haves. So if your looking for away to maximize your style this summer, or add a retro flare to your attire, then round sunglasses are the way to go.

ASOS round sunglass $16.53

ASOS Round Sunglasses With Mirrored Lens $16.53

METAL CLIP ROUND SUNGLASSES $45.00

Prada 'Baroque' Round Sunglasses $290.00

CAMELflage panties: The Answer to the Biggest Fashion Don’t

2012-05-30T17:10:00.001-07:00

Camelflage: The Original Visual Privacy Undergarment. These panties were designed by a very smart person that knew women needed an answer. No one wants to go to the gym and find everyone staring at then. And not because you look good after working out, but because your vagina is saying “hello”. These panties are promised to be give you confidence and comfort. Comes in thongs and brifts. Get your pair here.

Ki's Corner: I'm Going Rihanna Red

2012-05-29T06:54:00.000-07:00

TREND ALERT: Ombre Obsession

2012-05-16T12:37:00.001-07:00

Ombre is the new black, and my new obsession. It all started with a picture from Pinterest. For those of you who don't know what ombre is, it means having shades of color tone into each other.

Beyonce made the clear statement that ombre is in by wearing this lovely Givenchy Haute Couture Gown at the Met Gala

Ombre Obsession by kiarab03 featuring cropped capri pants

Edun long sleeve shirt dress
£715 - brownsfashion.com

Old Navy scoop neck tank
$18 - oldnavy.gap.com

Miss Selfridge cardigan
$65 - missselfridge.com

Equipment silk blouse
£225 - oxygenboutique.com

ASOS cropped capri pants
$56 - asos.com

Checkered shorts
$48 - etsy.com

Vintage Vanity

2012-05-05T23:14:00.001-07:00

I had a great time styling my bestfriend and roommate Bradlei Smith for her Vintage Blog. She did wonderful for her first time modeling! Photographer, Shonda Ann, made these wonderful vintage pieces come to life. I thank both of them for help me build my portfolio as I help them do the same!

Top: Forever 21

Sweater: Etsy

Jeans: Thrifted

Top: Etsy

Bottom: Tory Burch

Top: Christian Dior

Blazer: Thrifted

Shorts: Forever 21

Blazer: St. John

Pants: Zara

Dress: Michael Kors

Shoes: Bakers

Shades: Clothing Warehouse

Top: Thrifted

Shorts: Tommy Hilfiger

2012-05-03T09:06:00.001-07:00

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OOTD: Tribal Bluez

2012-04-10T11:24:00.002-07:00

Happy Easter!

2012-04-10T11:16:00.000-07:00

Shirt: Forever 21

Blazer: Thrifted

Pants: Zara

Necklace & Earrings: Forever 21

FASHIONISTA SPOTLIGHT: Melanie Tibayan

2012-03-26T05:26:00.000-07:00

Put your shades on cause this fashionista is shining bright with style. Melanie Tibayan is a fashion design major with a great interest in cooking, fashion, and blogging. Her blog,chickenandcardigans.com, is beyond amazing. Tibayan shares her love for fashion and food on her blog, and I get hungry just strolling down the pages. Tibayan is always looking amazing on campus so I had to catch her in between one of my classes the next time I saw her. She never cease to amaze me with her wonderful style. I recommend her blog to all fashionistas.

Name: Melanie Tibayan

Major: Fashion Design

Year: Junior

CollegeFashionista: What struck your interest in fashion?

Melanie Tibayan: My body type struck my interest in fashion. Having a very petite body created problems for me when shopping for clothes, which resulted in me wanting to study fashion design. Because of my interest in fashion, I now know how to design clothes to fit me perfectly.

CF: What's your biggest fashion pet peeve?

MT: My biggest fashion pet peeve are visible panty lines. It can completely ruin an outfit.

CF: What's your most prized position in your closet and why?

MT: My most prized possession in my closet has to be a black and white leaf printed silk blended top my mother used to wear when she was my age. It fits me perfectly and the texture is beautiful.

How To: I love the way she put this outfit together. Tibayan's white crop top is very rocker chic with the openings in the front. If you can't find a shirt like this one a normal white crop top will still look great, or you can make it yourself if you are feeling the need to be creative. Her burnt orange pantsgave her outfit the great subtle color her outfit needed. To top the outfit off her leopard cardiganfinishes the look. Make sure you accessories with a neutral color bag and pair of heels.

Style On,

Kiara Brown

FASHIONISTA SPOTLIGHT: Chari Chin-Young

2012-03-26T05:24:00.000-07:00

Vintage clothing is my favorite trend and has been for a long time. It’s my favorite because it can be very inexpensive and a fun time shopping. I went through my mom's old clothes that were stored in the attic and found great things from the '70s and '80s. Thrift stores and vintage consignment shops are the best place to go if your looking to shop on a budget and want a vintage yet stylish and trendy look. The best thing about thrifting is there is a very low chance that someone else will have your outfit. The worst mistake of shopping in a thrift store is going in looking for something in specific. You will almost never find the same cute blouse you saw in the store a week ago. Shopping in consignment and thrift stores also makes your wardrobe unique. This Fashionista displays thrifting wonderfully with her vintage paisley printed bow blouse.

Name: Chari Chin-Young

Major: Premed Psychology

Year: Junior

CollegeFashionista: Tell me about your outfit?

Chari Chin-Young: Vintage funky royal purple and gold print. This blouse is very special to me because its similar to a Versace '80s print and already attached is a one of a kind bow tie. I love this blouse because it was inexpensive and it is from my favorite place of all time: the thrift store!

CF: What is your most go-to item in your closet and why?

CCY: I absolutely love, love, love bow ties and handkerchiefs, simply because I love male fashion.

CF: What new spring trends have you seen and like? Will you be following any this year?

CCY: Accessory overload, meaning tons of unique bracelets with vibrant colors, and funny shaped hand ring. Yes I will be following this trend because I strongly believe that accessories can make your outfit fabulous! I am also in love with hair jewelry!

CF: Spring Break is around the corner! What are your Spring Break must-haves?

CCY: My Spring Break must-have is confidence, because if you lack it you won’t ever feel excited or happy. Remember you make the clothes, the clothes don’t make you. So go out and have fun! Show off your radiant personality this Spring Break.

How To: Like I stated earlier, thrifting is fun but you can’t find the same item twice. Luckily, I am sure you can find a top that is similar to this one in a retail store. So, if you are not up for the thrifting (it can be time consuming) then J.Crew has a similar paisley printed blouse. Any neutral color pant would look great. Add flats or even booties and your look is complete.

Style On,

Kiara Brown

Get Your Custom Made Shorts! Only $25

2012-03-08T22:39:00.000-08:00

Order Your Pair at http://shopfunkistyle.bigcartel.com/

Kony 2012: Using My Voice

2012-03-07T15:04:00.003-08:00

Spring Pastel

2012-03-04T19:04:00.001-08:00

Spring Pastel by kiara-brown featuring lime green shirts

Diane von Fürstenberg lime green shirt
£184 - matchesfashion.com

Denim jeans
$190 - net-a-porter.com

Topshop leather wedge sandals
$176 - topshop.com

Yves Saint Laurent patent leather handbag
net-a-porter.com

Metal ring
$25 - topshop.com

Dorothy Perkins beaded bangle
$15 - dorothyperkins.com

Amazon.com: Kleancolor Nail Lacquers 6 Color - *NEW* Pastel Spring...
$8.78 - amazon.com

Breaking News: Kanye West Runway Shoes are selling for $6,000

2012-03-01T14:41:00.000-08:00

As Kanye West prepares for his second show, the shoes from his fist collection have just hit the sales floor at Colette in Paris and on the boutique's website. Kanye collaborated with Guiseppe Zanotti on the heels. The pearl- embroidered pair (left) is priced at $5,942 , and the black velvet leather strappy sandal (right) is on sell for $950. These are some pretty pricey shoes. I wonder what celebrity will be wearing them?

LOOKING FOR MODELS!!!!! funKi Style Shoot Part #2

2012-02-20T20:15:00.000-08:00

This is Ki Brown. I'm looking for MALE and FEMALE models! This photo shoot will be one that no one has seen before. It is bigger and more fashion artistic than my first funKi style shoot.

I will provide you with pictures and videos after the shoot.
My shoots are exciting and fun, and I hope you can be apart of this one, but I can't except everyone. If you are interested email or message me.

When? March 16th, 2012

Model Requirements:

Male:
Age 16-25
Height: 6'0 +
Athletic Type Body

Female:
Height 5'8 +
Age 16-25
Size 2-4
Great Personality

My email: funkistyleatl@gmail.com
My blog: funkistyle.blogspot.com
My twitter: @KiStyleMe

My Last Style Shoot:

FunKi Style Photo Shoot 2 from Dion Norris on Vimeo.

FASHIONISTO SPOTLIGHT: Gettis McGhee

2012-02-08T05:47:00.000-08:00

www.collegefashionista.com

He has been spotted — Georgia Southern’s first Fashionisto. I get extremely excited when I see a guy dressed stylish on campus. I wish more guys would put effort in looking great everyday and not just when they are getting ready to go to the bars. I think I speak for many ladies when I say we enjoy a stylish man.

Camouflage is a hot trend in guy's fashion. Most guys do the traditional camouflage cargo pants or shorts, but this Fashionisto took it to the next level by rocking a camouflage button down. To make a nice Kanye West heartbreaker theme he adds the lego heart pin, which makes a great accessory. This Fashionisto started Georgia Southern off right in the guy's world of fashion on campus.

Name: Gettis McGhee

Major: Fashion Merchanding and Design

Year: Senior

CollegeFashionista: Tell me about your outfit?

Gettis McGhee: I like prints, so I had to keep it simple with the pants. The blue in my loafers and shirt are almost the same shade and that's the reason for the red heart pin because I like complementary colors.

CF: If you could choose any celebrity's closet, whose would it be and why?

GM: The celeb closet I would choose is Kanye West because he is a style icon of mine and he isn't afraid to push the envelope when it comes to statement pieces. Everything is simple yet very well put together because of the statement jewelry or any statement piece he's wearing.

CF: Where do you do most of your shopping?

GM: When it comes to shopping I only go to a few stores: Zara, Urban Outfitters, Goodwill and online. I always tell myself the most expensive thing I wear should be shoes. I buy simple when it comes to clothes, but if I see a piece that I know I will not be able to find somewhere else I will go ahead and get it, if it's a reasonable price.

CF: What accessories or piece of clothing can we usually catch you in?

GM: Rain, sun, whatever, I never go a day without my shades. I wear pins I find and I love loafers and slip-ons.

How To: If I had to name this outfit it would be "The Heart of a Solider." This outfit is more simple than it looks. A camouflage button down top adds a great pattern. He pairs the top with gray pants which are great, because he steps away from the normal and boring blue jean. The blue loafers bring out the color in the top and makes him look really laid-back. Adding the lego heart really gave his outfit a pop of interest and went great with his book bag. Now you try!

Style On,

Kiara Brown

DIY: Cut-Off Shoulder Denim Shirt

2012-02-02T18:19:00.001-08:00