Hello, and thanks for visiting!! I created this blog because I am a victim of a wandering mind and I need to release some of this excess randomness. Hope you enjoy, all positive feedback is welcome! Smooches! <3 Elyse
Thursday, September 24, 2009
You Look Fabulyse! (6)
The thing that separates fall 2009 and the past years, is the huge variety in the patterns and textures. Before we would do opaque or not opaque, maybe a small pattern or a fishnet, nothing too drastic. This year tights can actually be the key item in your look. Trendy patterns, liquid, sequinned, torn, denim, or studded are just a few ways to rock a legging this fall.
I just bought some FAB floral tights from Forever that I cant wait to wear! Not to mention those houndstooth tights pictured above! Those need to be on my legs immediately! Lol!
Leggings and tights can very easily be a disaster if not worn properly. You have to know your body and know what flatters you. Tights are another one of those trends that does not work for everyone. Also you have to know what to pair your tights with. Some girls, depending on the body type and their style level, can rock a legging with just a shirt. Others cannot. And just because you are skinny doesn't mean you can do whatever you want.
Even a crackhead saw the business opportunity in leggings. Lindsay Lohan started her very own legging line 6126. http://thefabulyselife.blogspot.com/2009/08/lindsey-lohan-and-frankie-get-clothing.html She even invented the "ankle glove." Which is a leg warmer on crack. Some of her leggings are pretty cute, but they aren't any different from any other leggings in the world. I'm done hating.
Happy FALL FASHIONS!! I love getting dressed in the fall! Its just cool enough to wear the cutest outfits without having to cover them up with a coat!
Items featured in this set:
Alexander McQueen Knitted houndstooth leggings-$715
D&G - BAROQUE SATIN TROUSERS-$480
Opening Ceremony Lace Leggings-$96
Henrik Vibskov Striped Opaque Tights-$82
Silver Gretal Lace Print Tights, Bebaroque-$74
Leopard Print Leggings by Daddy Long Legs-$58
Mustard Tawney Feather Print Tights, Bebaroque-$49
We Say Tomato Tights-$20
Seamless Holes Legging-$19
Flipside Tights in Opposites$40
Monday, September 21, 2009
Liar, Cheater, Deceiver, Heartbreaker
Maybe I was trying to live in a fairy tale world or something. It's a really humbling experience. It's like you think "that'll never happen to me" or my man is "better than those other niggas." Please, everybody, men and women, have the capability of being classified as "not shit." All they need is the situation.
But seriously though, if you are committed to someone that "situation" shouldn't come up right? Don't you owe it to your partner to not even be associated with those types of environments? Or is it just if you're married? I've heard a lot of people say it's not that deep if you aren't married. Those were mostly old school people saying that type of thing anyway. Plus if you and your mate have that agreement then that's fine. But if not then you better be making the right choices.
Then after the cheating, what do you do? How do you stop thinking about it? If you forgive the person then you owe it to them to try and move forward right? But you really shouldn't owe them shit. They are the ones who made the mistake.
Being the person who cheated and the person who got cheated on couldn't be more on opposite ends of the spectrum, when it comes to emotions anyway. The person who did it can be secure immediately after. They know the situation and have nothing to worry about. The victim is the one who has to constantly worry. Are they still cheating? Do I know the person? Was it only one person? Did they protect themselves properly? The list of questions can only go on.
Not to mention the humiliation. Do you look stupid for accepting it and forgiving that person? Do you look like a weakling? Or do you look like a forgiving person with a big heart, who understands that mistakes happen? Idk. I guess it just depends on the circumstances.
-- Posted from my iPhone
Sunday, September 20, 2009
2009=Nakedness?!?!
But seriously, what is going on? Im sure celebs have been taking these pictures forever, but why are so many leaking these days? Is it just that much easier to hack into people's computers/phones these days? Everyone's twitter, phones, email etc. is getting hacked. That's gotta be scary for celebs. But they should know the risk involved considering the fact that they have seen it all happen before. I don't think I would even take pics like that if I was a celeb. Willie released a statement first apologizing to his fans, then explaining that he has to be away from home for extended periods of time and he and his wife share intimate moments the best way they know how. I can understand that, but still.
The worst of the naked photos, in my opinion, is the Cassie ones. I mean really. At least Ri-Ri only showed a little boob and booty, and you couldn't even see her face. But Cassie? She had to out do Ms. Rihanna. She went full spread eagle, no shame. You can come back from a little boob and booty, but spread eagle? Idk.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
New Music out this Week
He just seems so much more urban, more mainstream. He used to have a more neo-soul look, sound. Not a groupie one. Maybe it was the braids. Lmao.
Well this was a busy week for the R&B industry, lets see how the sales do for these albums. Next is Jay-Z (that I won't be buying) and Mariah. (Probably won't get that one either.)
Signing off.......MUAH
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Lindsey Lohan and Frankie Get Clothing Lines
Black Simpsons
I'm not sure how I feel about this ad. Some are saying it's kind of racist or stereotypical of them to make a black version of the Simpsons. I just don't understand why color has to identify everything. I know it has always been this way and probably always will but that doesn't make it any better.
Yeah the Simpsons is going to Angola now. So what? Would they not have enjoyed the show as much if the characters where still drawn as their original white selves? I'm black and live in a very black area, I know its not quite Angola but I am open-minded and mature enough to enjoy shows that star whites, blacks, puerto-ricans or haitians. Especially cartoons. I mean come on, my favorite cartoon character is yellow!
If anything I don't like the fact that in the white picture they have lamps on end tables next to the couch. Why the black ones gotta have speakers and a beer can? What the hell? Why? Maybe its just a coincidence, but for some weird reason, I doubt it!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
You Look Fabulyse! (5)
Forever 21 by Fabulyse featuring Forever21
Believe it or not, I actually enjoy working for Forever 21. The craziest people in America shop there, but it's okay they make me laugh. It is hard on the pocketbook though. We get new shipment in everyday for godsakes. It's always something I need.
Items featured in this look:
Crinkled Faux Leather Jacket $49
Studded Rocker Platform $30
Holly Frayed Skinny Jean $30
Pleather Ring Tote $27
Tiered Polka Dot Skirt $20
Petunia Party Skirt $16
Blue/Gray Tank $15
Navy/Black Houndstooth Skirt $15
Black Cardigan $14
Cut Out Leggings $13
Pearl floral necklace $13
Aubrie Waist Belt $11
Jeweled necklace Royal $11
Flower Pin Pearl Necklace $11
I Heart Stuff Tee $9.80
Gold studded cuff bracelet $8.80
Blue Heritage Sweater hat $7.80
Jewelry Gold heart necklace $6.80
Knit Tube Top Red $5.80
Silver/Black belt $5.80
Bohemian Love Scarf $5.50
Yellow tank $4.80
Forever 21 three tone lace up shoes
Chanel Inspired Forever 21 Flats
You Look Fabulyse! (4)
TaxiFab by Fabulyse featuring Forever21
Black and white is always in, and you can change up the accent color with the seasons. In spring pair up a classic black and white dress with a light pink cardy. During the winter, pair it up with tights, booties a red lip and a glam jacket for a holiday party. (Does anyone actually go to holiday parties? Because I've never been to one LOL) In summer, dress it down with a cute yellow flat sandal and over sized tote. In fall, throw on a burnt orange blazer with a cute (really high) wooden heel. You'll be so cute. Ahhh.....
Items featured in this look:
Christian Louboutin Ballerina graffiti flats $525 $236
Intarsia Geometric Dress by Pringle 1815 $402 $280
HRH Jelly Watch, Yellow $195
Atelier Mayer - Black and honey 'fou-fou' yellow cuff $247
"STRYPER" BLACK AND YELLOW LEGGING - SEVEN NEW YORK $146
[TWI] Jester Lace Bubble Dress $23 - forever21.com
Blue Banana - Neon 3 Row Studded Belt (Yellow/Black) $16
Taxi Cab Heels-Mod Retro Indie Clothing & Vintage Clothes $16
How 1930's Citizens Thought Fashion Would Be in 2000
This video is too cute. Some of it hit the nail on the head. Although skirts have not completely disappeared (skirts and dresses are actually more popular now than they were a few years back) pants are acceptable for women to wear for almost any occasion. And the shoes she had on with the pants were very 2000. Very. The cut out wedge with two wide metallic straps? Yeah I'm pretty sure I would've rocked those around 2000 or so.
The dress that they made go from day to night just by adjusting the sleeves was pretty nifty. And do-able, wonder why that's not happening. At least in the business world. Being able to easily alter a business suit from day to night would also help you be able to wear it year round as well. People can't afford to be buying decent suits for every occasion. I'm glad I don't work a job where I'm required to wear a suit.
The dress with a transparent net is hilarious!! Very Madonna circa 1983 LMAO!! And the hair style of choice, not right. Not right at all. There was a lot of "transparent net" going on in the 70's and even a little in the 90's depending on what crowd you run with. LOL. Jamie Foxx used to wear those see-thru shirts towards the end of the Jamie Foxx show when he was finally started to feel sexy.
Then he goes on the say that the woman of tomorrow, OOH SWISH, will move at a scientifically controlled temperature.......is that called central air? LMAO!
The wedding dress. Horrid! Lmao. And they didn't mention what the groom would wear because they still wear the same damn thing. The tie width, the fit, and color may change, but overall its all the same.
And the dress that she can unzip and change was kewl too. My only thing is, if they had the materials to make all these things for this video, why didn't they just make it back then? I'm sure the 1930's woman would've enjoyed a convertible suit.
The man at the end with all the compartments and the telephone and radio attached to his chest was too funny. They said for men, there would be no shaving, color, ties or pockets. I don't think men's fashions will ever change that much. Men have gotten pretty daring with the leather and booty shorts in the 70's and the uber bagginess of the 90's/2000's. But as far as business wear, its all the same. He looks like a damn super hero robot. Its funny how back in the day everybody thought the world would be so machine like by the year 2000. Little did they know that in the 2000's we would be looking back to them for fashion inspiration!!
Monday, August 17, 2009
Real Hair, Good Hair and Everything in Between
My girl Tyra is the one who sparked my interest and made me wanna write this post. Via twitter she announced "Guess What! I'm rockin' my REAL hair on my talk show September 8th. No fake hair at all! Will be the hair coming out of my scalp! 4 all 2 C!" and then she went on to say "no ponytails, no ballet bun head. hair will be out and free!" This makes me wanna request off work so I can see it for myself! I know it will be pictured all over the 'net though so its okay. I am really excited to see this, I must admit. The only time I remember seeing Ty without weave was when she had those braids to the back with no hangtime. I think she was doing a show about homelessness and she pretended to be homeless for a day.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
You Look Fabulyse (3)
Flowers Save Lives by Fabulyse featuring Brian Atwood shoes
Some florals can be so 80's but in a good way. Fashion works in cycles, the cycles are coming around much faster these days. I think that has to do with the speed of today's technology. In past decades people didn't have access to looks from the past unless in was in a book or an old magazine. Now all we have to do is open our laptops or touch our iPhones and we can find instant inspiration for a new look. It could be a 70's inspired bob or and late 80's/early 90's inspired asymmetrical cut. I see fashions from the 20's to the 2000's being represented in some way on a daily basis.
Me, being a confessed girly girl, I really like the floral trend that is going on right now. I also love the tu-tu and lace rockeresque look thing that is happening.
Although florals are mostly appropriate in the Spring/Summer seasons, I think this can easily be transitioned into the fall. Just darken it up a little, add some jewel-toned accessories and you'll be fab. :) You can never go wrong with dark blues, purples, and greens. So cute. A nice bright suede pump or bootie will add the extra pop of color that we all need!
Suede=Love by Fabulyse featuring Fendi shoes
Items featured in this look (floral dress):
Brian Atwood Cosmic slouchy ankle boots $755
Roberto Cavalli Onyx tusk pendant $546
Wouters and Hendrix Curl Leaf Ring $1,250
MIDNIGHT GARDEN ROUCHED DRESS at Yoana Baraschi in BLACK/MULTI $389
Items featured in this look (shoes):
Brian Atwood Lola suede leather pumps $680
Fendi Suede T-bar Platform $977
Icône Suede Platform Court Shoes $227
Steve Madden Fiesstaa (Green Suede)$100
Aldo Women's Platform Pumps $90
Beyonce Concert Videos
Amber Rose=Amber No's
Ikdy but I'm not really feeling Amber Rose. Am I alone in this? Don't get me wrong, her look is cool, at times, I mean she has nothing on Rihanna. Rihanna is my fav when it comes to style these days. I probably wont ever buy an album, but I do love the fact that she is just a walking runway on a daily basis. Did you know that her and Ciara share a stylist?? I read this on YBF is it true? I don't know if I believe it because Ciara has been know to be a HOT MESS from time to time LOL. She has gotten better tho. Maybe she was trying to create a new craze with this short cut like Ri-Ri did with the black bob. Not a success. At all. Sorry Ci-Ci. Hanging out with Kim K and La-La is a upgrade for her though, I must admit.
Wow, I'm supposed to be talking about Amber and I just went off in a totally different direction. I just get a golddiggerish vibe from her. I mean is she with Kanye for a reason?? Modeling maybe? Fame maybe? Press maybe??? Idk but I didn't know who the hell she was until she was walking down red carpets on Kanye's arm. Kanye needs to go back to the old days when he was dating real women (Delta's to be exact) "she's a Delta so she been throwing that dynasty sign"~Through the Wire
Then the blonde, baldness? I'm not a fan. It is different, striking even. But it struck me in the wrong manner though LOL. Don't get me wrong, I'm not against a nice shaved head. I think I just prefer it on women of the African American persuasion that's all. Some women look so pretty with a low cut, freshly arched eyebrows and big earrings. Even Solange's low cut has grown on me, but Solange can do that, Amber? Not so much.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
You Look Fabulyse (2)
Fabulyse Goes Vintage by Fabulyse featuring Christian Louboutin shoes
Okay, this is the last one I'm doing today, seriously!!
When I create my line its either going to be a wedding line or a vintage inspired line. I love the vintage, Victorian look. Ruffles, lace, tulle, chiffon, organza, velvet (again must be tasteful, can easily go from chic to tack). Avant-garde=Love! Then just add pearls, a classic red lip, and a little Chanel clutch and you're good to go. I'm liking designed tights, maybe just a line up the back of the leg for a more subtle approach or a full out lace tight/fishnet. Hair accessories are big these days too. Don't bust out the scrunchies ladies, I'm talking about head pieces, jeweled combs, headbands, floral pieces, even the headpieces with the mini tulle veils. To die for! Ugh.....I simply love this stuff!! Throw on some Jackie O or cat ear sunglasses and you're good to go :)
Items featured in this Look:
Marchesa Strapless pleated organza dress $3,300
Stella McCartney Stretch lace-paneled dress $1,995
Lanvin Glass pearl and heart necklace $2,331
Pink Python Clutch with Crystal Bow $1,783
CLIC CLAC LACE BOOTIES $1,031
Bottega Veneta Embellished hair comb $560
Bottega Veneta Satin Mary-Jane Shoes with Lizard Trim Browns Fashion $713
Pearl Bead Chain Necklace $50
Dolly - Occasion Wear Directory $597
Olivia Peep-toe - Ivory Satin, Martinez Valero, $149.99
Chanel - Hydrabase Lipstick No.70 Barcelona Red $32
*These prices are crazy btw. We have something similar to everything shown on 'You Look Fabulyse' at Forever 21!! (except the shoes, mind you)
You Look Fabulyse!! (1)
You look Fabulyse! by Fabulyse featuring Valentino shoes
Me personally, I am loving exposed zippers right now! It adds a little punk rock to my girly girl life. Also the more sequins/glitter the better....only if done tastefully, you can go from chic to tack very easily. And Ive loved these Valentino pumps everysince my girl Bey rocked them in obsessed. They added in the greatness where her acting lacked. Sorry Bey love you LOL. Also I think im going to be rocking little short gloves this fall/winter, mostly lacy ones, but the leather ones are cute too if the weather permits. And every girl needs a bowling bag. It can serve as a diaper bag for the milfs out there and a bag that all the kidless girls (like me thank god) can throw their crap in for the club. You know if its 5 of us girls going in the club together everybody throws there shit in one persons bag. We are only sober enough to keep up with one purse per crew. Thats the rule. Its even large enough to fit a change of clothes in for those "ladies of the night" lmao......Creating this look was fun. I may do this daily......Let me know what yall think!
Items featured in this look:
Valentino Couture patent leather pumps $745
Tory Burch Leather studded bowling bag $595
Miu Miu Glitter peep-toe pumps $570
Preen Line Stretch cotton zipped skirt $475
Miu Miu Cropped leather gloves $350
LANVIN - PEARL RING $445
MARC BY MARC JACOBS - MARC JACOBS SCRIPT CUFF BARCELET $150
Calypso St. Barth Sequin Jersey Tank $150
Polyvore
Friday, August 14, 2009
If she can do it, I can....
http://omg.yahoo.com/blogs/goddess/nicole-richie-launches-maternity-line/262
First She by Sheree, and Closet Freak, I went to school for this stuff and I cant find anything to do with it. These hoes just have money so they can just get up and start fashion lines, that's frustrating. Nothing against any of these women, its just unfortunate that you don't need talent or education you just need money and contacts. Sheree don't sketch, sew or do anything but have "visions". Visions that somebody else puts on paper and sews for her, then she has fashions shows, with no garments. Lmao, what the hell. I would kill to have a line of my own, and if I ever got the opportunity to have them displayed in a show where people actually came to see my designs, best believe there would be some clothes there....Ugh. I'm done ranting and raving now....