After an intense conversation about vintage/thrift
fashion with some fellow naturals via Twitter I got the itch to go shopping. So, of course, I headed to my local Goodwill. Just my luck they were having a 50% sale!! Yes, they have sales too!
For those of you who are new to vintage shopping or “thrifting” (thrift store buying) here is a bit of encouragement. Although it can be intimidating & confusing, tons of racks packed with all kinds of clothing, it is possible to find treasure amongst what looks to be trash.
Clothing on the rack can be deceiving. On a hanger a piece may look plain or even out dated. But, paired with a cute accessory that “not so hot” skirt turns out to be super cute.
In other words, don’t let the hanger fool you! There are some great pieces in your local vintage and thrift stores. Take the time to search; you never know what you might find! 
Adrienne
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Fly Girls
Kelly Rowland and model Jessica White kicked it front and center at the Jen Kao Spring 2011 runway show at Milk Studios.
Iman Brings it Home for Fashion Week
Supermodel and entrepreneur Iman unveiled her newest collection–for the home at fashion week. Iman co-designed the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week VIP Star Lounge with designer Carlos Mota.
Fashion Week Begins!
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Spring/Summer 2011 started with a bang today in NYC.Some of the day one runway shows included Vena Cava, Richard Chai, Christian Siriano, Irina Shabaveya, and BCBG Max Azria.
A model in a Irina Shabaveya.
Trends: Fine Lines
Whose line is it anyway?
Stripes adorn everything from dresses to tops for the 2011 resort season.
2010 has seen the Summer of Love. More weddings and engagements have taken place this year than I recall in more recent years. I became a fiancee this year as well, but also saw rapper T.I. finally marry his baby mama Tiny; Martin Lawrence married his longtime girlfriend Shamicka Gibbs, mother of his two of his three daughters; Lala became Mrs. Carmelo Anthony after a five-year engagement, and singer Alicia Keys married producer Swizz Beatz, perhaps the most controversial union of them all.
While it is good to see black love, the union of Keys and Swizz Beats was a bit disturbing. Now because we are all on the outside looking in, it is easy to say what we might or might not do in the name of love. But I have never understood one woman’s desire to become involved with a man who is still emotionally or legally attached to another.
Diva Rides: The BMW X6
BMW’s X6 Turns Heads.
She’s refined. Sporty. Spacious and sleek. The BMW X6 is the ultimate in driver satisfaction? Possibly. This ride delivers a smooth descend to wherever your destination may take you but it’s not without a few flaws.
WEEN Awards Takes NYC
The Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network hosted their 2nd Annual WEEN Awards Thursday in New York City t the Asia Society. Guests included Nia Long, Mashonda, Angie Martinez, Kandi Burrus, Anthony Mackie, Kim Coles and a host of others.
Introducing Kess
The Kess Agency, a photographer, stylist, and make-up artist agency recently launched in NYC.
The agency is the brainchild of Kimberly Steward and Court Williams. Steward is the daughter of David L. Steward, chairman and founder of World Wide Technology. Williams is a former Women’s Wear Daily editor. The two met when Steward interned at WWD.
Currently Kess has a roster of 10 clients with room for growth. To learn more about the Kess Agency visit www.kessagency.com.
Chocolate Fashionistas Shine at NAACP Theater Awards.
Ashanti
Monique ColemanTatiana Ali
Naturi Naughton
Sharon Leal
Megan Good
Tamera Mowery
Nia Long
The 2010 NAACP Theater Awards took Monday night at the Director’s Guild on Sunset Boulevard. In attendance, the Ashanti who took home tan award for her performance in The Wiz; Nia Long, Megan Good, LisaRaye, Monique Coleman, and Erica Ash just to name a few.
