Sugar Scout

Chillin at SOSN Boutique planning a Spring shoot for Sugar Scout!

2013-01-13T12:23:00.002-08:00

Sexy Fall Fashion

2012-11-12T14:03:00.001-08:00

Sexy Fall Fashion by sugarscoutcouture featuring canvas handbags

SOSNBoutique — Leather high waist leggings

2012-11-12T13:24:00.001-08:00

SOSNBoutique — Leather high waist leggings (clipped to polyvore.com)

SOSNBoutique — Double slit maxi skirt

2012-11-12T13:23:00.003-08:00

SOSNBoutique — Double slit maxi skirt (clipped to polyvore.com)

SOSNBoutique — SHEER LEATHER DETAIL BLOUSE

2012-11-12T13:23:00.001-08:00

SOSNBoutique — SHEER LEATHER DETAIL BLOUSE (clipped to polyvore.com)

SOSNBoutique — Lita High Low Maxi Dress

2012-11-12T13:22:00.001-08:00

SOSNBoutique — Lita High Low Maxi Dress (clipped to polyvore.com)

SOSNBoutique — Spiked Tee

2012-11-12T13:21:00.001-08:00

SOSNBoutique — Spiked Tee (clipped to polyvore.com)

Glitz. Glam. Grunge. the short film

2012-10-03T12:49:00.001-07:00

Yesterday we launched our Fall Fashion Film to promote our Fall Collection! This suspenseful short gives a glimpse into the life of a Sugar Scout Chick! Shop the collection at www.SugarScoutLA.com.

Sugar Scout Fall 2012 Fashion Video

2012-10-02T11:57:00.002-07:00

Sugar Scout has officially been rebranded!! Check out our new website and the Fall Fashion video! www.SugarScoutLA.com

SugarScoutLA.com

DRESS TO DESTRESS

2012-03-29T00:56:00.000-07:00

DRESS TO DESTRESS by sugarscoutcouture featuring a vera wang perfume

One of my favorite looks is to pair printed leggings with a blazer. But the white blazer...is my Spring obsession. It is the perfect piece to tie every outfit together! I wear it with printed pants, pop color pants and it looks amazing with all black.

To get this look visit my online boutique! www.SomethingOldSomethingNewLA.com

POP COLOR

2012-03-25T15:02:00.005-07:00

POP COLOR by sugarscoutcouture featuring corset tops

Transition your Maxi Skirt from Fall to Spring

2012-03-25T13:44:00.003-07:00

This is a repost that I thought was relevant because Maxi skirts are going forward in a big way for Spring/Summer 2012!

Transition your Maxi Skirt from Summer to Fall by sugarscoutcouture featuring oversized shirts

Dolce & Gabbana Winter 2013

2012-03-20T13:20:00.000-07:00

Hello World,

I'm Shay Stelise and I will be guest blogging for THEE Mrs. SugarScoutCouture! I'm here to dish the dirt on Dolce & Gabbana's winter 2013 collection that was shown for Fashion Week 2012. This collection was definitely royalty inspired with lots of bold pieces that fit the personality of a Duchess, Princess, and most importantly A QUEEN! Dolce & Gabbana was inspired by the 17th century and mixing bold colors with daring prints. The Black and Gold blended well with nudes and floral prints! The accessories were gorgeous like antique pieces out of grandmas dining room! I absolutely loveeeeeeeeee this collection and if I had one word to describe it ....It would be POSH!

XoXo

ShayStelise

Style Haus at the Mondrian

2012-03-19T13:06:00.000-07:00

Last Thursday during the height of LA Fashion Week, I went to an amazing event at the Mondrian Hotel hosted by Style Haus.

The event was so much fun! The crowd was very diverse, hip & trendy. The runway show highlighted the boutique's spring collection with a Coachella inspiration! Cute stuff!

After the show, they opened the doors to a cute little pop up shop. The pieces ranged from a couple hundred to a couple thousand dollars. Style Haus carries Chanel Accessories, Christian Louboutin shoes and amazing apparel.

Overall, it was an amazing event! I will be visiting the store soon!

MY NEWEST OBSESSION: Skingraft

2012-03-15T16:53:00.000-07:00

Sugar Scout was originally founded to scout hot new LA based designers and boutiques. Well, today's feature is the perfect fit. Skigraft is one of the hottest LA based design houses on the scene. The company was actually born in 2005 but for some reason many people still don't know about the collection.

However, those of us who are familiar with the brand, came out in large numbers to support their FALL 2012 Runway show at Vibiana last night! The show was packed. There were so many people standing, absolutely no empty seats. We were all in complete aw of the collection as the models hit the runway to the sound of MIA & Missy Elliot.

The models were gorgeous! They made the perfect makeup choice: clean face with pop color lips. See for yourself below!

www.skingraftdesigns.com

BELLE N. MATISSE

2012-03-12T19:43:00.000-07:00

Saturday I was on the scene at Ace Gallery for Concept LA Fashion Week. The Installation that stood out most for me was Belle N. Matisse. I love the strong shoulders, the mesh and the black throughout the collection.

I have more to post from #concept and I'll be out all week with coverage of Style Fashion Week LA and LA Fashion Weekend at Sunset Gower Studios! So stay tuned...

DLMG: WELCOME TO MOLLYWOOD

2012-03-07T09:30:00.000-08:00

Recently I had the opportunity to talk to a rising star out of #LA, Problem from Diamond Lane Music Group. I was drawn to do this interview for a few reasons. First, he's fam & I love to support my folks. Second, I LOVE HIS MUSIC!!!! He reminds me of DJ Quik in the early to mid 90's. Remember when Quik was fly and nasty??? Yea that! Lastly, he just dropped a single with West Coast living legend, E-40. The single is called "Function" and it GOES. This song will have us out here tryna function all summer long! The beat is hitting!

I'm sure you'll love this song because it also features YG ("Tooted&Booted) and IAMSU ("Beat the Pu**y Up). The song has that same party vibe that makes you just jump out your seat. Check out the video that was released on Monday! And I'd love your feedback.

In addition to the Function video dropping, my dude Problem also dropped a hot new mix tape, "Welcome to Mollywood". You've probably heard a few of the songs from the mix tape in rotation in the clubs or on the radio. My 2 favorites are "Rollin featuring Bad Lucc" and "Cheerleader".

Download the mix tape NOW at "Welcome to Mollywood".

In our interview I had to ask Problem a few fashion related questions considering this is a FASHION blog! I also wanted to dispute the myth that LA guys don't have style. So here's what I learned:

SSC: What inspires your music?
Problem: I'm inspired by the Diamond Lane Movement and my family

SSC: What is your personal style?
Problem: urban, upscale, I'm not really a label whore like some of my homies

SSC: What are some of your favorite brands?
Problem: I wear denim a lot so my favs are Diesel, Robins and of course Trues

SSC: Who influences you in the industry?
Problem: Kanye because of his "don't give a shit attitude" he puts out that he feels is hot. Drake because of his melodic lyrics & Eminem because he's so passionate about his music.

SSC: What do you want the world to know about your music & movement?
Problem: DIAMOND LANE MUSIC GROUP will change the way people look at the West Coast...glitz, glam, the cars, the ladies, the money...the life!

SOSN Boutique's SPRING 2012 RUNWAY SHOW styled by Ashley Branagh

2012-03-07T00:23:00.000-08:00

Yesterday afternoon SOSN Boutique presented its hot new spring arrivals on the runway! The show took place at our South LA location under a huge tent in true #LAfashionweek style. Stylist Ashley Branagh created amazing looks that clearly expressed our interpretation of this season's hottest trends.

In addition to the hottest trends in fashion, the show also highlighted trend setting make up and hair styles. We had a complete glam squad! Ashley & I put together a team of my favorites and magic happened in our beauty bar. ByBy Photo Studio's Jessica Matlock worked along side the amazing Tira Dale of Painted Pretty and the insanely creative Brandy Allen to beat faces. Our vision was effortlessly executed by this All Star MUA team.

Please peep the fishtail braid that Ashley Alexandria created! From the beginning she has been committed to showing here creativity & skill...well, she did that! The ponytail was GORGE! And she worked fast & was very profession in her execution.

The Official Video will be posted soon! Stay posted. All photos courtesy of Mike Melendy Photography.

TORY BURCH FALL WINTER 2012 COLLECTION

2012-02-27T15:26:00.000-08:00

I am completely inspired and impressed by Tory Burch's Fall 2012 Collection. The collection is reminiscent of Christian Dior's New Look and classic Chanel. The silhouettes are current, feminine and clean with a 1950s twist. I enjoyed seeing these classic looks updated.

In addition to the classic looks, the designer put together a few edgy, provocative looks as well. She added leather leggings, a plastic pencil skirt and finished a couple looks with leather driving gloves! Peplum silhouettes were a knock out trend in this show as well.

Tory Burch delivered well on the accessories too. Handbags and shoes were gorgeous. I haven't seen a young designer deliver such classic, well put together, current but lady-like looks. I'm very proud of her collection. She has truly shown growth this season.

TOP 5 RED CARPET LOOKS: OSCARS 2012

2012-02-26T22:24:00.000-08:00

Angelina Jolie in Atelier Versace Dress

Judy Greer in a beautiful gown by fellow FIDM Alumn, Monique Lhuillier

Milla Jovovich in Elie Saab

Viola Davis in Vera Wang

Cameron Diaz in Gucci

These were my 5 favorite looks on tonights red carpet. But there were 3 other trends that stood out on tonights red carpet as well: crystal embellishments, pop colors and strapless dresses.

Which trends will we see continue off the red carpet?

SKY IS THE LIMIT: PHARRELL WILLIAMS

2012-02-26T22:03:00.000-08:00

Tonight I was completely inspired by so many beautiful black faces on screen during the #oscars. Pharrell takes the cake. He wasn't nominated for an award. He was actually the music consultant for the awards alongside Hans Zimmer. That means, he helped select all the music we heard throughout the night! That is so inspiring.

He proves that there are no limits. As artists, musicians, designers, photographers, etc. its important for us to dream, network and know your worth. I wonder how that opportunity came to him. Was he called for the gig? Did he meet Hans Zimmer and the opportunity some how came from that? Honestly, it doesn't matter. What's important is that we follow in his foot steps.

He's always done a great job of crossing over but staying true to his audience. Pharrell also continues to show how passionate he is about his craft. I AM TOTALLY INSPIRED!

CONGRATS to Octavia Spencer & Viola Davis

2012-02-26T21:52:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Octavia Spencer on her 1st Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in The Help! I can only imagine how happy she is tonight! And she looked amazing in her sparkling gown by Tadashi Shoji.

Although Viola Davis did not win, congrats are still in order for her nomination. And she looked absolutely gorgeous in this green Vera Wang gown and natural hair.

FENDI FW 2012 COLLECTION: ANIMAL OBSESSION

2012-02-24T23:59:00.000-08:00

All I can say is, "COMPLETELY OBSESSED!!!!!" From antelope hide to croc skins, Fendi covered every spectrum of my animal obsession. I'm in love! that.is.all

ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon

2012-02-24T09:39:00.002-08:00

Here are my favorite looks from the Essence 5th Annual Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon:

Naturi Naughton, Kelly Rowland, Jeanette Jenkins and Anika Noni Rose

Paula Patton in Marchesa

Kerry Washington in Cushnie et Ochs leather jacket and pencil skirt, Kate Spade clutch and Brian Atwood pumps

Nicole Ari Parker in BCBG MAX AZRIA

Viola Davis in Victoria Beckham Dress

These women looked absolutely stunning! There was a lot of white/ivory in the room surprisingly. Looks like white was the safe color but it came off very classic and well put together. I kept wondering why the looks were so conservative...But it's an Essence Luncheon. So that makes total sense. Thank God for that little sexy number Paula Patton threw in! ;) Overall, amazing looks!

PRADA FW12 WOMENSWEAR

2012-02-23T21:03:00.000-08:00

I hate to say it, but I honestly did not like Prada's Fall Winter 2012 Collection! I am a huge fan of Muiccia Prada and I have a load of respect for her as a business woman and designer. But the MOD silhouettes and prints did not excite me at all.

On the other hand, I absolutely ADORED the platform, color blocked shoes! I can't wait to purchase the orange and grey pair. I also really enjoyed the handbags, make-up and hair. It was interesting to watch the multi-colored hair. It reminded me of the mistakes some of us made as teenagers trying to color our own tresses! haha! The hair and strong dark eyes added an element of edge and darkness to the show, which I completely enjoyed!

What are your thoughts on the show?