I recently downloaded a new app for my iPhone called Pose, where you can upload you in your best outfits and people can like them, comment on them and even put them on on Tumblr and all that. Needless to say, I took to it right away and I got a few “fans” if you will and I also got on to some very stylish individuals. One such person is…
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Being a fashion citizen is something that I often post about, be it shoe choices, outfits, features on people who embody the essence of fashion citizenship or simply my thoughts. I realized that I never really broke down what being a fashion citizen really is, so it’s high time I give you the inside scoop. The feature pic is Isabella Blow and if you don’t know who she is, I…
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Pops of color is most definitely the order of the day for women’s fashion and what better way to incorporate it into your life than a hot pair of pumps. Heels are coming in all shapes and sizes these days, much like the beautiful fashion citizen women who read this blog. Here’s my top 5 Sam Edelman’s Blue Lorissa Pump in Aqua These Sam Edelman pumps are spiked and…
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I’ve got another jam for my fashion citizen ladies from Brianna Perry. I heard her when I was jammin’ this weekend riding around on a track from SWV’s new release “I Missed Us” and the track is called Do Ya. Brianna rode the beat like a seasoned pro, so I had to find out more about this girl. As I was searching I found her mixtape Face Off and the…
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Today’s Fashion Citizen inductee is Alexandra Smith, head designer of shop ALS jewelry. Besides being a single mom of a very precocious young lady and a burgeoning photographer, Alex is a jewelry designer and I own several of her pieces myself. Alex’s style is very easy and chic but it’s always stylish. Here’s what she had to say about what a Fashion Citizen is… Personally I think that a fashion…
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Today’s feature highlights the work of Thierry Baptiste, natural hair innovator and master loctician. Thierry’s work is something that deserves a platform and with natural hair taking the forefront in the African American community for this generation, I thought it’d be great to talk to Thierry and get insight into his journey and work. Fashion Citizen : Thierry, can you tell us a bit about your journey from styling relaxed…
More+I had to put this video up on the site from one of the dopest lyricists I know, PRO’Verb. I met this guy a lil while back and I have to say he’s indeed a grinder and very much on point with his skills on the mic. This song is one of my favorites from him and the video is sure to be a classic. I wish PRO’Verb much success…
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Last week, I sat down to talk with Gerald Watson and DJ 2 Tone, the two gentleman behind the Shaolin Jazz Project as well as other creative projects that mesh music and art together. I have to tell you that speaking to these two gents was so enriching and I learned a great deal about hip hop and the energy behind the Shaolin Jazz Project. Enough talking from me…let’s get…
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I had to bring this sandal to my fashion citizens. It’s surely inspired by the Zanotti sandal that has been turning heads, left and right and I’m also happy to say that the price point for this sandal won’t have you missing a meal or a rent payment. The Iconic sandal is 6 inches and sits on a 2 inch platform, apply your heel math and you realize you’re…
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In my quest for new fashion citizens, I often have to look no further than my twitter followers. In this case, I bring to you Jay Caldwell of http://justcoolinjay.tumblr.com/. This dude has quite a following on Twitter and he maintains a trendy style while avoiding the dreaded “hypebeast” label. Check out what Jay had to say about being a fashion citizen… In my opinion, fashion is the art of displaying originality….
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