BEYONCE FOR H&M!!?!

 

Well.. at first, I was mega excited to! But it’s not a collaboration which I think H&M do so well with other designers…

Today H&M proudly announced a new partnership for its summer campaign with global superstar Beyoncé. They said the entertainer, who kicks off her sold out Mrs. Carter Show World Tour on April 15, will appear in television and print ads featuring pieces from the H&M summer collection.

The print and outdoor billboards introduce “Beyoncé as Mrs. Carter in H&M”, the idea that all women can be all things: strong, vulnerable, sensual, maternal, fun, flirtatious…. (and of course shouldn’t forget to bow down to her of course *side eye*).

The clothing will be available beginning May in H&M stores worldwide and online, not sure if i can wait that long… *sigh*. I wonder if this will be a sell out just because Beyoncé is wearing it??

 

Erica xxxo

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MY FASHION PICKS: 5 DAYS TO GO FOR RIHANNA FOR RIVERISLAND COLLECTION!! WARDROBE ‘MUST HAVE’ OUTFIT!!

So there is 5 Days to go till Rihanna‘s Exclusive collection for River Island FINALLY hits store *cue a mosh pit of women*

Rihanna has revealed some of the product images of the pieces from her collection and I am already preparing outfits from this collection!!

Above is a Navy Crop top, Zip from skirt with Denim Shirt detail, Lace front Biker boots and  a spike necklace (necklace not in Rihanna collection).

To take a look at my favourite pieces from the collection Click Here.

If you haven’t already! make sure you sign up here to be one of the first to get access to buying the collection!!

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RIHANNA FOR RIVER ISLAND: MY TOP 10 LOOKS!! AND FOOTWEAR PREVIEW!!

About 11 weeks ago, Rihanna teased us by posting up some Behind the scene (#BTS) images on Instagram of the her and the models on set shooting her much Anticipated collection for River Island!!

Last weekend Rihanna Headlined just about everywhere in response to her #RihannaforRiverIsland collection preview!

Although I expected Rihanna to emerge after the show in something a lil’ more.. erm, “Rihanna”. Her collection, in my opinion did not disappoint! I am a personal fan of Rihanna and deem her as a key Style Icon today for Fashion. Unlike many collaborations we see today, I can definitely say Rihanna’s personal fashion style is present in this collection.

I have decided to pull out my Top 10 Looks that I can definitely selling out this season, as well as earning  a place in my wardrobe!!

If you haven’t already! make sure you sign up here to be one of the first to get access to buying the collection!!

MY FAVOURITE LOOK!! (Above)

 

And as if it couldn’t get more exciting…. Rihanna Revealed (below) a Sneak Preview of a pair of Ankle boots which will be available in the Rihanna for River Island Collection…

..I’m definitely jotting this down in my #Wishlist!! Having this is IMPERATIVE!! 

Also, if you haven’t had a chance to look at the Campaign Images, then here you go xxxo

MY PORTFOLIO: STYLE EXPERT IN PRIDE MAGAZINE FEB 2013!!

Publication: Pride Magazine Feb 2013

£100 Valentines Day Bargain Hunt ‘Style Expert’

 

As some of you know, I was pleased to reveal Pride Magazines Fashion Editor asked me to be a Style expert for this months £100 Bargain Hunt!

I found a gorgeous Rihanna Inspired look for the ladies to wear for Valentines Day!!

Here is a up close look at the pieces I chose which will be in store this season!!

 

Primark Strappy sandals £12.00

want to see me wearing them? (click here)

H&M Bracelet £9.99 *gassp*

Want to buy? (click here)

WHAT IS MY BODY SHAPE? HOW DO I DRESS FOR IT?

When styling, one of the basics is working out what body shape you or the person you’re styling (client) is. This basic information will help you find the right look that will bring the best out of you or your client.

So what are the different body shapes?

 

Pear

This body shape is also known as the triangle. This is the most common body shape for women.

How do I know if I’m Pear shaped?

• Your hips are wider than your shoulders
• Usually a slender upper body
• Full hips and bum

How do I style a Pear body shape?

• Use the trick of colour shifting. Using darker colours causes an illusion of slimming down body parts. Choose darker colours on the bottom half.
• Use Neck jewellery to take the focus to the top half of the body.
• Using wide necks and ‘V’ necks help to broaden the shoulders.
• Use Empire Cuts and ‘A’ Line dresses/skirts help to camouflage wide hips.
• If you were to eat some Krispy Kreme Doughnuts… it would go straight to your thighs and bum

Beyoncé – Pear Shape

Another Body shape connected with pear shape is the:

Inverted triangle

This is where the Shoulders are wider than the hips; this is usually accompanied with a medium to large bust.

You style this in reverse of the pear shape. Dark colours are worn on the top. The use of low and narrow necklines and shoulder pads will help to narrow the appearance of shoulders.

Jessica Alba – Inverted Triangle 

Hourglass

This body shape is also known as ‘Curvy’ *grrr*. This is the most desired body shape to the female… and yes ladies.. MALE race!

How do I know if I’m hourglass shaped?

• Equal shoulders and hips
• Usually medium to full breasts
• Well Defined waist
• IF you were to feast on KFC for a Few days… It would go straight to your breast or thighs and bum

How do I style an hourglass body shape?

• This body shape has the upper-hand in wearing fitted clothes… it definitely gives a more ‘classy look’ so definitely use fitted dresses or pencil skirts etc.
• Use waist belts or clothes with waist definition i.e. ‘A’ Line dress.
• The use of a shift dresses are also flattering especially if you want to minimize the hips.
• ‘V’ neck lines are also A must.

Kim Kardashian - Hour Glass

GOSSIP: RAISE YOUR BOTTLES TO RIHANNA!?

Like myself… having blood run through me which orginates from the Caribbean.. I’d like to think I have a chance at ‘running it’ Like rihanna #itsacaribbeanthing

In my opinion this woman holds a gift.. a gift with men that i would like to be revealed!! *bows like a samurai*

Rihanna has rumoured to be.. (lets put this in an adult way) ’letting her hair down’ over the past few months.

 She has been the allegedly getting down with some of the HOTTEST Celebrity Males in the industry (both music and Hollywood)… which I agree.. its her business.. Look at her.. she is HOTT!!

Today Twitter has been on fire.. which is why I HAVE to post this so that you guys can get the low down.

Tweeter @2chnz has been shedding the light on the Bust up between Chris Brown, meek mills and Drake.. Not forgetting ‘the Entourage’ at a NYC club Last night!

(pls read bottom to the top of EACH picture)

These tweets explain that drake had definitely come into physical contact with Chris Brown..

Using the word ‘stole’ from my understanding this means ‘slap’.. but can also be a punch..

Other sources say that Chris brown had initially started the fight when he ‘threw’ a bottle over at drake which is what sent them ‘face to face’ arguing over  what other topic.. but our Rhi Rhi.

(whom both have had previous ‘deep’ feelings for’, but is evidently still there! whereas for meek mill.. in my opinion.. he has no emotional connection)

GOSSIP: RIHANNA THE FACE OF ARMANI!! GOOD.. OR BAD? VOTE!

YAY!! so everyone has had Rihanna on their lips this week… well i wish… LOL!!

Rihanna Hinted to fans on Twitter last week Wednesday that she was doing something with Armani which had us literally hanging on the edge…  Low and behold the next day she sent another tweet which obviously indicated she was doing a long Shoot with them (from my P.O.V.)… the news then came out and of COURSE the WHOLE world was talking about how Rihanna is replacing the jaw-dropping feline Megan Fox as face for Armani underwear.

Sources ALSO say Rihanna will be modelling for Armani AW11 Jeans!! *squeals*

Now I don’t know about you!!! but i am SOOOO excited! I love a good campaign shoot!

Rihanna is ALWAYS looking her best #MyGirlCrush.. her legs are HOT.. well in fact.. it’s can be quite depressing..*starts doing lunges & squats erratically* LOL!!

But I am more than sure that Rihanna will cause a few road accidents when these ads come out.. *covers face*.. it will be like Djimon Hounsou‘s ad for Calvin Klein again! now that.. nearly killed me twice. Make it three times if we include te first time i saw it and my heart missing a few beats… #yumyum

BEHIND THE SCENES: DESIGNER VIOLET DARKLING!! ME ASSISTING STYLIST CAMILLA ASHWORTH!!

Violet Darkling

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So I had the pleasure of Assisting Fashion Stylist Camilla Ashworth again, with an even BIGGER project… Violet Darkling!! *gasssp*

As seen on Celebrities like Rihanna… and seen in our fav’ weekly glossy mags…

Who and what is Violet Darkling?

Website: http://www.violetdarkling.com/

Twitter: /Violet_Darkling

Violet Darkling is the alter ego of New Zealand born designer Louisa Richwhite. Inspired by the ‘darkness’ and all things nocturnal, teamed with her outdoor roots and quirky humor, Violet Darkling reflects a desire to make life just a little more magical. Growing up on an island off the coast of New Zealand sparked a certain creativity and imagination in Richwhite.

Violet Darkling’s unique collection of jewellery is sculptured in silver and gold and dripping with gemstones. These distinctive pieces are a collector’s item and true statements of quality and originality.

HOTMINUTE MAGAZINE ISSUE 3: MY WOMENSWEAR & MENSWEAR SS11 FASHION FEATURE!!

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CHER LLOYD DOES IT AGAIN.. COPY-CAT HAIR.. (TEENTODAY)

So in january.. one of the biggest discussions was on Cher Lloyd’s new hair-doo.

PLEASE CAST YOUR VOTE ON THE POLL AT BOTTOM OF POST!

Cher was papp’ed sporting a ‘Hip Hop’ up-doo/Mohican with cascading curls in a mouth-watering (i may speak  for myself)  plum red as seen on Cheryl Cole during the X Factor Finals.

So catching this hairstyle from all angles… I actually Like it ON HER.. Although Cher is being criticised for doing a copy cat of Rihanna (below), this hairstyle too has also been seen on young singing sensation Willow Smith..

I think the Hairstylist was doing right by going with this look it simply just GOES with Cher’s ‘Image’.. whether we like it or not.. Cher as a product/artist belongs in the R&B/Hip Hop Category. Rumoured to recently be signed by Jay Z.. We all know Jay Z will pull out ALLL the stops necessary to get her to Fit in.

I Must also comment that i Love the Jumper on her to.. Cher is on the list for #thepeopleiwouldlovetostyle she is like the perfect lil’ Dolly.. The X Factor Team must have truly had a ball when styling her.. (apart from the Diva tantrums of course *eeek*).

Rihanna Does look stunning, as always.. but i do feel sorry for cher.. Its USA. There just aint enough hairstyles for all of us.

But this weekend.. Teen Today posted YET ANOTHER picture of  Cher going COMPLETELY BRIGHT RED..

THis time…I just DO NOT LIKE IT!!

And this time id DEFINITELY looks very… very familiar..

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STYLE ICON RIHANNA TO LAUNCH NEW FRAGRANCE!!!

THE MOMENT WE HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR..

As pet named by her Grandma ‘Rebelle fleur’ which means rebellious flower, PLUS which has been the newest known tattoo addition to Rihanna’s SUPER  hot bod’,  Rihanna is using this name for her First NEW Fragrance!!! After such a success after the launch of her album ‘Loud’ feeding us floor fillers such as ‘only girl int he world’ and ‘whats my name (oh na na)’ there couldnt’ be more perfect timing!!

*celebrating carnival dancers enter with band*

(I am more keen about smelling this than the long 2 minutes waiting for the kettle to boil for my super noodles on a hungry stomach*gasssp*)

Launch on the 25th OF JANUARY!!!

*SCREAMS*

Rihanna EXCLUSIVELY told INSTYLE:

“I have never been happy with just one scent…

I have always layered scents to create something just my own, but nothing was ever perfect…

So the time was right to create Reb’l Fleur, something people would recognize me by..

something that would linger deliciously and make everyone say ‘Rihanna was here.‘”

*I FAINT ON THE FLOOR OUT OF EXCITEMENT*

I am more excited because i agree.. I am sure I’m not the only one who layers scents to create that ‘perfect scent’ which reflects who you are.. so I think this would be a great insight into who Ri-Ri REALLY is..*GRIN*

So keep your eyes peeled and your debit/credit cards ready.. if you never read instyle’s article… well, then you read it here first

xxxo

GOSSIP: CHER LLOYD’S “COPY-CAT” NEW HAIR; HIT OR MISS? CAST YOUR VOTE

So one of this weeks biggest discussions is on Cher Lloyd’s new hair-doo.

PLEASE CAST YOUR VOTE ON THE POLL AT BOTTOM OF POST!

Cher was papp’ed sporting a ‘Hip Hop’ up-doo/Mohican with cascading curls in a mouth-watering (i may speak  for myself)  plum red as seen on Cheryl Cole during the X Factor Finals.

So catching this hairstyle from all angles… I actually Like it ON HER.. Although Cher is being criticised for doing a copy cat of Rihanna (below), this hairstyle too has also been seen on young singing sensation Willow Smith..

I think the Hairstylist was doing right by going with this look it simply just GOES with Cher’s ‘Image’.. whether we like it or not.. Cher as a product/artist belongs in the R&B/Hip Hop Category. Rumoured to recently be signed by Jay Z.. We all know Jay Z will pull out ALLL the stops necessary to get her to Fit in.

I Must also comment that i Love the Jumper on her to.. Cher is on the list for #thepeopleiwouldlovetostyle she is like the perfect lil’ Dolly.. The X Factor Team must have truly had a ball when styling her.. (apart from the Diva tantrums of course *eeek*).

Rihanna Does look stunning, as always.. but i do feel sorry for cher.. Its USA. There just aint enough hairstyles for all of us.

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GET RIHANNA’S LIONESS CURLS #GRRRRR!!!

GET HER HAIR!!

As you all know.. I am a HUUUUGE fan of Rihanna, She is one of my FAVOURITE style icons… And I feel I’m right to say we are all loving her ever-changing hairdo’s!! *grin*.

She looked absolutely gorgeous last weekend on X factor in her thigh high split  Maxi dress and her gorgeous curl bob framed her face amazingly! So.. I researched a quick and ‘easy’ way to GET HER GORGE’ HAIR!!

For those who find it easier to follow a step by step plan, this is for you:

But then.. for those of us who find it easier following something visual I found this GREAT tutorial on Youtube which ‘funnily’ enough gives a step by step guide for a *whispers* Beyoncé Inspired hairstyle *covers face*, at the end of the day.. you still get the GORGEOUS look!

ENJOY!!! xxxo

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GET RIHANNA’S SEDUCTIVE LOOK FROM THE X FACTOR FINALS PERFORMANCE 2010!!

RIHANNA

LOOKED

SMOKING HOT!!!

So apart from tonight’s Xfactor being the moment when the (moany) british public complained about Rihanna and Christina dancing being to provocatve and showing WAAY too much skin (you should have changed the channel then you old hags)….

When Rihanna entered the stage to sing along finalist Matt Cardle… I believe this was also the moment when the WHOOOOLE of Britain & Ireland’s  stood still.. and then their jaw’s dropped.. funnily enough.. even CHRIS BROWN (Rihanna’s Ex) happened to ‘coincidentally’ broadcast on twitter STRAAAAAIGHT after her performance.. (tut tut…) his Tweet said:

“got damn you sexy!!!!!!..”

To then be deleted in the next 30 mins *puts on columbo detective face*.. hmmmn??

ANYWAYS! Rihanna was showing of her gorgeous legs in a Tre Chiq long sleeve maxi dress with spiced up with the ‘on trend’ thigh high split.. *gasssp of jealousy*… SHE JUST LOOKED ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!

We DO NOT blame you Matt *LOOOOOL!!*

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ON THE 10TH DAY OF CHRISTMAS.. SANTA CAN GIVE TO ME.. BARRY M NAILS IN COLOURS FROM A TO Z!!

You REALLY can not go wrong when it comes to Barry M nail Varnish… They offer all the colours of the rainbow and MORE!! My attempt to  fit all of them into one picture would result in an EPIC fail *covers Face*.. I took a selection of some of my favourite shades that I would LOVE for santa to wrap up for me this christmas!!