MAHOGANY GLAM

My 2010 Style Revolution

2010-01-05T00:00:00-08:00

Happy New Year my fellow fashionistas! I can't believe I haven't reached out to you all since last year. I've been using the time to reflect and revolutionize my life. Of course, that includes my style, fashion, and beauty. I guess it's a reinvention of my usual fabulousness just 2010 style. I gotta get outta this rut(arrrgghh), I've been so bored with my style that I'm completely starting over. I'm going to begin with the simple stuff. I almost always wear gold eye shadow or some hybrid of said hue on my lids as my base, from now on I'm gonna wear various shades of green to showcase my almond brown peepers instead. I've always heard green tones complement mahogany skin tones, so I'm gonna go for it.

I'm still gonna rock the gold every now and then, but as they say change is good. If you're not willing to change and try new things, then what's the point of it all. It's 2010 my style revolution is about to begin, Sephora here I come. What will you change about your personal style this year? Is it time try a stop wearing your clothes from 10 years ago or is it long over due to get a new do'? I'm gonna get outside my comfort zone for 2010, who's with me?

photos courtesy: sephora.com

Anika Noni Rose On The Cover of Essence Magazine

2009-12-07T12:33:58-08:00

Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose is Essence Magazine's January 2010 cover girl. Unless you've been sequestered in a fabulous chalet in the Swiss Alps, you know that Ms. Rose is the voice behind Disney's first African-American princess in the upcoming film "The Princess and the Frog." I can't wait to see it! Not to mention, Anika is a fellow Rattler i.e a graduate of Florida A&M University, so I'll definitely support her work. I might be biased but I don't care. I think she looks absolutely poised and mahogany glam on the cover of Essence. I'm glad they finally decided to put a fresh face on the cover instead of the same ole same ole. Pick up your copy of Essence Magazine on newsstands now. Also, support "The Princess and Frog" in your hometown if you can, it opens in theaters Friday December 11th.

photo courtesy: essence.com

Thigh Highs All The Way

2009-12-02T13:38:01-08:00

I'm estatic to finally get the chance to wear my winter wardrobe. It's an artic 64 degrees here in LA, which means I'm wearing tights, boots, blazers, and scarves... sometimes all at the same time. It's brisk but I hate wearing tights. I always feel like a piece of Polish sausage slowly roasting over an open fire. Which is why I've vowed to only wear thigh high tights (try saying that ten times) and or socks from now on.

They're much more freeing and so 21st century, and I might add kinda sexy. Thigh high's are relatively inexpensive and come in various colors and patterns. I've found them in Bebe, Urban Outfitters, Target, and major department stores. Sometimes you can get two for $20 etc. They're so easy and non committal that I don't leave home without em' on chilly days.

photos courtesy: macys.com &urbanoutfitters.com

Arden B. Has Holiday Style, Who Knew?

2009-11-30T00:00:00-08:00

My favorite shopping gal pal and I were walking in the winter wonderland aka The Grove in Los Angeles. Every store is practically having a fire sale and Arden B. was no exception. The sign in the window read buy anything in the store get the second item for $5 bucks. Of course we had to go in. I was shocked and awed by how far this store has fallen from grace. Five years ago, Arden B.'s clothes were elegant and chic, now they've fallen face first down the side of godawful mountain. About 95 percent of what they were trying to give away was still hanging on the racks, they can't give it away. They were a couple of shining moments tucked away on the side of the store. A striking gold sequin dress and a perky red taffeta rose dress! Both stunning and perfect for the holidays, oh and New Year's. I would totally wear the gold sequin for New Year's Eve. It just goes to show even the midst of a fashion abyss, tragic stores such as Arden B. might be worth a look see.

photo courtesy: ardenb.com