Watch This!!: 1940s Fashion + Trend Forecasting for the year 2000 {TBT}

Photo: Furinsider.com

Black & White films are one of my favorite go-tos when it's time to get inspired! I like the cinematography, the clothes, the talk...it was truly a different era. Watch the video below talking about ladies grooming their personal style!

Watch This!!

YouTube - glamourdaze

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This video below is pretty accurate...trend forecasting is not too hard in fashion!

Watch This!!

YouTube - HarmoniousPosh

Lily Allen - Hard Out Here {Watch This!!}



Photo: Lakeside Chuch

I won't dwell, but I'm all for constructive conversation that won't make anyone feel uncomfortable, but bring attention to things that should be addressed. Another big cause behind the creation of That Fashion Chick, LLC is Women Empowerment.  Women have forgotten how to be ladies and use our power instead of being men's objects for their own personal use {not man bashing lol, ijs}. I  have a daughter so I am always conscience about the message I put out there for young women.

Now, having said that UK singer, Lily Allen made a satire video 'Hard Out Here' that addresses how women are objectified.

Some lyrics:

Some time it's hard to find the words to say
I'll go ahead and say them anyway,
Forget your balls and grow a pair of tits
It's hard, it's hard, it's hard out her for a bitch

I was first like whaaaat is this now?!?, but I listened while I watched and I say kudos to you Lily Allen...I get it, she did it her visual way and I don't think it's racist. Hip Hop artist are the new rock stars...you will mostly see this kind of imagery with them.

I personally think its gotten way out of hand and it's not art exactly...not to me. I will just say men need to not forget they came from a woman.

In the words of the late-great Tupac Shakur {a different kind of rock star}:

And since we all came from a woman
Got our name from a woman and our game from a woman
I wonder why we take from our women
Why we rape our women, do we hate our women?
I think it's time to kill for our women
Time to heal our women, be real to our women
And if we don't we'll have a race of babies
That will hate the ladies, that make the babies

-Keep Ya Head Up

Watch This!!

This song is dope! Discuss...

YouTube - Lily Allen

Naomi Campbell and Iman Demand Diversity on Runway

This conversation has been a looong time coming.  Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is going on right now, and I saw a lot of women of color {to my suprise}.

I respect these iconic women, Naomi and Iman for continuing to bring attention to the 'diversity on the runway' topic.

Watch This!!

YouTube - ABCNews

Watch This!! History of American fashion 1920s-1960s {TBT}

YouTube - Amarachiiii

Club Monaco's Fall '13 Lookbook {Women}

It's almost time for the winter to creep up...shucks time flies. But don't freight there are more labels creating collections that allow a smooth transition form summer to fall. You won't have to go straight to the neutral and dark colors nor extra layers. Vibrant colors are sticking around year-round and fabric choices are more creative to the change of weather.

Check out Club Monaco's Fall '13 Lookbook, which is just that and hits stores this October. It's so That Fashion Chick and credit to Refinery 29 for the heads up {I'm sharing with you}!

  

  

 

 

 

  

  

Complete Fall '13 Club Monaco Lookbook HERE!

Photos: Club Monaco

Style Investment: Christian Louboutin Fall 2013 collection

Christian Louboutin created and Egyptian theme in one of his boutiques for his Fall 2013 collection. The pictures were posted on the Christian Louboutin Facebook page...ultra chic and funky! Fellas and chicks, this is a great affordable investment...its Louboutin! =D

 Check out the complete collection HERE!

Christian Louboutin Facebook Page
lakiafashae - polyvore



Fashion Find: Kuboraum $500 sunglasses {affordable investment}

These shades are just too, That Fashion Chick style...and for men and women! Popular fashion site Fashionista {we love them} did an interview with the designers of the Kuboraum glasses. This German brand is bring a new level of creativity that is sure to make you spend the sticker price...$500! We can label this under afford investments, surely these won't go out of style 5 years from now. They are so chic and different but hold classic style appeal!

Check out the complete interview here and learn more about the German brand Kuboraum!

Purchase information HERE!

Fashionista, Kuboraum

Karl Lagerfeld Eyewear 2013 campaign + Watch This!! {his Paris boutique}

Check out Karl Lagerfeld's eyewear campaign! His eyewear is HOT-T-T...nothing like being flashy but smoooth!

KARL LAGERFELD Eyewear 2013 campaign featuring Saskia de Brauw and Jon Kortajarena shot by Karl.

Also, Karl Lagerfeld's Paris boutique is a fashioner's DREAM. Watching this video below made me want to hop on a plane to Paris just to window show lol!

See what I mean, Watch This!!

Karl.com

It's a Collaboration: Milly for Banana Republic

Here is a great collaboration just in time for summer…Milly for Banana Republic! Fashion designer Michelle Smith {of Milly} has created an exclusive collection for Banana Republic that includes apparel and accessories ranging from $30 - $175.

This collection is full of playful patterns, eye-catching colors and nice finishing details. Shop this collection in Banana Republic stores and online here!

Banana Republic

Watch This!!: Saint Laurent Fall Winter 13 Campaign {PART 1}

YouTube - ysl

Nicola Formichetti’s One-of-a-Kind Handbags {exclusive}

Check it out That Fashion Chicks, Shopbop is carrying an exclusive bag by Nicola Formichetti's Mugler collection, which is very much classic-chic! 

There are more bags in this collection. They are saying no two bags are alike.  We are loving the classic silhouette and  navy leather with the cutesy pink paint graffiti catching our attention {which is hand-drawn and includes Nicola's signature *nice touch*}.  This bag will only set you back $1,945...an affordable investment {that's what we tell ourselves chicks}.

Get more info at Shopbop here, also they have a nice stylish picture with a model rocking this Mugler bag!

Shopbop, Nicola Formichetti's Mugler collection

Watch This!!: Just Cavalli Spring Summer 2013 {Men/Women}

Roberto Cavalli does it again....Dopeness!!!!

Youtube -  Roberto Cavalli

Trend Alert: Collars

Carven

Spring/Summer 2012

A collar add-on (accessory) is a trend that continues to gain popularity.  I have actually been looking for a few myself.  I like how a collar could add more 'unique appeal' to my overall look.

I came across a few in all price ranges via Who What Wear, which gave me an idea of what  I am really looking for.

Check out the collars below.  They come in diffrent styles, embellishments, and fabrication.  You really can't mess this up, so just have fun and be chic!



Zara

Sequinned Shirt Collar $25.90




Topshop

Leather Rhinestone Collar $85




Delfina Delettrez

Collar Shirt Necklace $2800




Akira Black Label

Brown Faux Fur Collar $34.90 in Leopard




Marni for H&M 

Collar $19.95




Sonia by Sonia Rykiel

Silk-crepe Collar $70




Lanvin

Beaded-chain Collar Necklace $1330 in Brown




Gemma Lister

Velvet Rounded Collar $117





Forever 21

Pearlescent Peter Pan $8.80




KARL

Printed Cotton-poplin Cameo Collar $95




ASOS

Fluro Sequin Collar $26.86




Dannijo

Stella Bib Necklace $495



Photos: Who What Wear

Alexander Wang Fall 2011 Collection

Fall is just about here being that summer is just about over.  We have to make sure we know what's up for fall fashion!

Fall fashion is my favorite season! I love the layering and chicness of it.  More pieces equal more play. I have been watching the runway and I will share a few designers that inspired me for this season coming up.

This is Alexander Wang's Fall 2011 Collection below.  I love the silhouettes and the play on fabrics.  The shin pads mixed with sandal are HOT.  The woman wearing these clothes is edgy-chic, displays plenty of confidence and loves the play on mixing different styles of clothing that fits her mood.  I Likey!!

 

Listen to what the designer had to say...

Check out the rest of the collection at Style.com!

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