Enter, Swank Bungaloh: A world of Creativity & all things Splendor...

...and just like that, I'm back!

2011-12-16T02:33:00.001-05:00

Hello...

HellOOO...

Is anybody OUT THERRRRREEEE???

Yeah, had to brush the dust off of this here thing! I miss sharing my findings...and such...with my cyber fam. So much has been going on. I've been randomly adding new t shirt designs (and) jewelry to the Bungaloh 8fly80 collection (available here) as often as possible. It's proven to be more challenging than I thought due to my hectic work and school schedule. But what's a new venture without a challenge?

Anywho, here are a few of the more recent pieces that I just uploaded on the site...

First up (my fave) is the "Santa Baby" RuffleBottom top. If you all have been following the collection you'll notice that there have been quite a few variations of this top in particular. It is the most popular item thus far. I particularly love this one because it's the epitome of the cuteness that should be showcased on Christmas Day! It's everything, and I can't wait to rock mine. I'll be sure to post pics following the Swankiness that is sure to pursue... :D

(available for purchase here)

Next up: The bead collection. It started out because I saw some cool beads at the store when I went in for something totally un-related, and it's been a favorite amongst clients since the first release. These two, Antiq and WoodChuck, are the most recent additions. iAdore!

This Grey crewneck sweatshirt is a preview to a couple of pieces in which I plan to release for the Youth (Bungaloh Baby) Collection. This is FlyGuy #1...say hello!

Last but certainly not least is "KUUL on the Fly". This is another "FlyGuy" character who is appropriately named after my older brother. I chose KUUL because as odd as it sounds (and with all due respect), he resembles my brother! lol

So...that's what I've been up to as of late. I plan on doing better and keeping you all up to date with the latest of the latest, especially now that I'm on break!

Be sure to check out the Bungaloh 8fly80 Collection whenever you get a chance and let me know what you think.

Thanks for sticking in there with me...and coming back from time-to-time to see what's new!

I'm BAAAYYYYYAAAAAACK!!!

xoxo

Swanky

Quoted...

2011-05-24T05:13:00.000-04:00

I Don't Care What You Think About Me. I Don't Think About You At All - Coco Chanel

20% Extended thru 5/8...

2011-05-07T03:16:00.000-04:00

shopeightflyeighty.com and save 20% off of your total purchase thru 5/8/11 when you enter code 20FLY on the checkout screen!
Happy shopping!!

www.shopeightflyeighty.com...

2011-05-02T21:08:00.000-04:00

Now thru midnight on Friday May 06, enjoy 20% off your total purchase at www.shopeightflyeighty.com!

Simply enter discount code "20FLY" on the checkout page

to take advantage of this limited time savings.

Shop on my FLY compadres...shop on!

The time has come...

2011-04-10T23:27:00.002-04:00

Help celebrate the GRAND OPENING...

The “Bungaloh 8Fly80” collection is now readily available to the entire UNIVERSE!

yeah…uh-huh

#itslikethat!

Click on shopeightflyeighty.com now to shop the new online collection!

*AND* as a Grand Opening "welcome gesture", enjoy 15% off of your total purchase now thru Friday (4/15…expires at midnight). Just enter discount code FLY415OFF on the checkout page and prepare to jump-fly!

Weeelllll…what are you waiting for?

Make like a leaf, and #GO!

**NOTE** As "Swank Bungalow" blog reader, you've got first dibbs on this discount code.

(It ain't even OUT yet!)

I advise you pay clothes attention...

2011-03-15T01:41:00.002-04:00

Eight.Fly.Eighty

Men's 8fly80 Chestplate tee (front)

(back)

Ladies "FlyGirl" Hoody (front)

(back)

Men's VNeck "Eight.Script" T

"GLO MI" Men's SweatCrew

"Swanky 8flyLadies" tee

One-of-One Custom SafetyGreen "EightBlock" Sweat.Crew

www.shopeightflyeighty.com

Coming Soon...

Keep up...or get left behind!

facebook.com/pages/Bungaloh-8fly80

twitter.com/bungaloh8fly80

Dip & Pitts...aka "The Pittsy Shuffle"

2011-01-30T16:52:00.001-05:00

I don't know why this still tickles me so...but it does...and iLuv it!!!

How do I do it? Uh...I’ll walk you through it..Just! Like! thiiisss...

via necolebitchie.com

"Mooz-lum"

2011-01-17T10:06:00.003-05:00

An inspiring film written and directed by a high school friend of mine, Mr. Qasim Basir. "Q" is making extreme moves in the film industry, and receiving rave reviews along the way. Check the trailer below, and be sure to request "Mooz-Lum" in your city!!

Well, well, well...

2010-10-30T07:23:00.003-04:00

Ahhhh...Lookie who we have here!! =}

I know, I know...it's been quite the hiatus for me,
& I vow to do better!

Life has been getting the better half of me these days, therefore the blog has been set to the back-burner once again. But, I'm back...with stipulations. Because even though I (quasi)continue to blog, and the viewer counter continues to rise, the feedback remains non-existant. That being said, if ya'll want me to do better, I'm gon need y'all to do better...agreed? Agreed!

Queso, in the good words of BlackThought...I shall proceed and continue to roc!

LeGeaux!

1st order of business...

Eight.Fly.Eighty

The collection remains a work in progress...but progress is definitely being made.

*Product and website should be up and readily available shortly after the turn of the year.
1.11.11(...ish)
Stay Tuned...*

Bungaloh 8fly80...

2010-08-31T18:28:00.003-04:00

A Grandeur clothing company

for the elite Man, Woman, and Child.

The Bungaloh brand will specialize in

T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Hats, and more.

One-of-One creations will also be available.

Be sure to "Like" us on Facebook (link in right column)

to receive "real-time" updates and release dates.

"Bungaloh 8fly80"

Coming soon...

More "Gourmet" Please...

2010-08-23T06:29:00.008-04:00

The Italian/Italian-American Culture inspired collection represents for all things "different"! Guarantee you won't see these joints lingering on the feet of many (if any) at the corner barbershop. This clean/classic line of footwear described by the brand itself as"NEW, REVOLUTIONARY, REMIXED LAID BACK LUXURY INSPIRED BY ITALIAN CULTURE, FOOD, RELIGION AND MUSIC, GOURMET IS BOTH HIGH AND LOW, STYLE FORWARD YET FAMILIAR, CHIC AND GAUCHE."

...And I couldn't agree more!

Proof: Selections from the Fall 2010 Collection...

THE SEDICI - WHITE/VEGTAN $90

THE "QUADICI" - RED RIBBON/WHITE $125
"THE 20" - WHITE/PAPYRUS $110
THE "CINQUE C" - FUSION CORAL/VEGTAN (CANVAS) $90
THE "UNO" PALE YLW & Wht $100
"THE 26" - TAN/WHITE $110
"THE 28" - BLACK/BLACK $140
This last one is giving me a cross between the classic Clark Wallabee & maybe the sole of an AirMax of sorts. Hott Shxt right there!

You can definitely go ahead and tell a friend to tell a friend that the "Swanky McFabCookie" put you on!

Check the GOURMET site here

And then of course...thank me later ;oD

adidas: Y-3 Hauteness...

2010-08-20T18:42:00.001-04:00

My guy Yohji Yamamoto has done it again.

I swear that man is of another world. His creations send me...thrill me...give me a whole NEW life!! And these "Cushion Wedges" are no exception gooooood GRIEF!!!

I am partial to the black and white one...classic beauty!

But these colorful babies would add MUCHO flare to any black ensemble!

the "Honja High" is "gangsta" as well...i'd.rock.that!

The "Sneaker Boot" would add Fire to those cold winter months!

The Torsion Heel is cute enough. A slight twist to a comfy gymie. Above in Blk&Wht, below in a multi-colorway.

I think this fall may see a splurge on that Y-3 Wedge...stay tuned!

Motivation...

2010-08-20T06:53:00.000-04:00

...one of the Worlds Best Kept Secrets...well to many of you outside of the Ann Arbor (Michigan) area anyways. I'm not talking "Rev. Run quotes" here, no...I'm speaking of the UBERdope Clothing Boutique located in the heart of Downtown Ann Arbor (and on the www as well). They carry some of the flyest underground labels known only to the "cool-kids" i.e...

Crooks & Castles

DOPE Couture

Another Enemy

The Hundreds

...and many more!

The most notable however, would be the store brand itself, "Motivation". They have some pretty hott T's and New Era fitteds in colorways created by the owner (and team), often to compliment the latest drop in (only) the most sought-after kicks.

Mike, store owner, recently tweeted some new additions to the salesfloor in the form of "Vintage Snapback Hats" as well...

Talk about FLY!?!...

If you're in the area, stop by and show the Motivation fam some L.U.V.

If not, you can still get your Motivation online here. (It's Uh-O.K...you can thank me now *Drake Voice*)

You can (and should) also follow the boutique on twitter and facebook to keep up with the Motivation Movement!

*It took me SUPER long to finish this post...been in the works since 7-30! lol

So be sure to check out the mtvn website for updated material*

#WhuddupMike =)

Who wore it better...

2010-07-26T08:02:00.000-04:00

Many know that I heart Rihanna to pieces.

This chic can pull off things that

many shouldn't DARE attempt!

That being said, this look is not one that I can say

I am particularly fond of due to the whole

"trash-bag" effect it's giving.

So, in the case of: Who wore it better...

*J. Lo*

#theend

Ooh, La-La...

2010-07-21T09:00:00.003-04:00

While browsing all things cool this morning,

I came across

the stunning artwork of Nikki Farquharson

Farquharsons' FABULOUS "Mixed Media Girl" spread

had my heart

beating double time upon first glance.

This is an extremely DOPE concept.

I would LUV to have a few of these pieces in my possession.

Abso-swanky-lutely!

Go ahead...Get.N2.It

(^my fav^)

(^my fav pt.2^)

(via: TheCoolHunter)

UGH...SO SICKENING!!!

iLuvIT!

Nicki Minaj: "Your Love" (Video)...

2010-07-21T08:10:00.000-04:00

As "catchy" as this song is, I must admit...

I'm not a huge fan of the lyrics.

The video however...visually stimulating!

(as any video she's in, typically is)

The use of color does it for me...

Nicki Minaj - New Music - More Music Videos

(via: @missjia)

Real Talk...

2010-07-09T10:57:00.002-04:00

If you recruit a #Leo woman, you will have someone dedicated to running things efficiently & practically free of flaw.

She is extremely organized, and the epitome of loyalty.

**Leo's Stand.UP**

I am Lion(ess)...hear me roar!

-CoolHunterPic

Last night, I went out...

2010-07-06T00:27:00.000-04:00

UrbanOutfitters top, KOOKAI bottoms, HotTopic stud belt&bracelet, H&M hat&chain, WSpumps

Amber Rose x DimePiece Designs...

2010-06-22T05:03:00.001-04:00

So the Free Spirit that is Amber Rose was spotted in the

"Hold Me Tight Dress"

that I blogged a just over a month ago.

source

She's one that I'd DEF. love to style!!
Cute...

Stepping out: Memorial Wknd Edition

2010-06-02T00:00:00.001-04:00

And it went a little something like this...

"The End"

Melody Ehsani=The SHizzNess ReVisited...

2010-05-30T06:11:00.000-04:00

I will admit...it's been Quite some time since I've visited the

Magically-Creative Melody Ehsani's blogosphere

and HOTTD@M have I been missing out on some

HAUTE$H!T!!!

The below pictorial is that of pure fire...brace yourself:

FLY $H!T: AVIATOR...

Needless to say...she is FAB.COOKIE.APPROVED!

Uhh: if you've never been to her site, do yourself a favor click it...

www.melodyehsani.com

#ThankMeLater ;o)

Real Talk...

2010-05-13T04:06:00.000-04:00

You're NOT passionate

if you're NOT pursuing your dreams...

The PROOF of passion,

is pursuit!!!!!!!

(via: @RevRunWisdom)

-Note2Self

Touch me, tease me...

2010-05-10T02:33:00.000-04:00

...feel me and caress me...*case singing voice*

lol...it was the first thing that came to mind when I saw these pieces from

DimePieceDesigns...

source

I'm REALLY "feelin'" this CropTop...

Can You Feel ME??

Aoooowwww!

2.F.N.Q't...

2010-05-07T05:42:00.000-04:00

Finger In The Nose - KidsWear

source

iLuvIt

Tried to go to the site to check the pricing, but it was down for maintenance.

Stay tuned for more info...

Confessions of a G.A.W...

2010-05-07T05:11:00.002-04:00

I LUV DIGGY!!!

...and his DOPE.@$$.BLOG...

And That.Is.All!

Word of the week: BOLD......

2010-05-07T04:53:00.000-04:00

...and the Epitome of it...

Uhhh...Amber said FUQQ what'cha Heard...

I DO this sh!t!

*what box?*

POW!

that.is.all

My "Dizzy-Desire"...

2010-05-07T04:30:00.000-04:00

Jeffrey Campbells "Tick Shoe in White Tribal"

source

...say what you may,

I think they are Dizzily-Delicious!

The.End!

*kanyeshrug*

"Why Don't You Love Me"...

2010-05-06T05:38:00.003-04:00

...When I Made me so Easy to Love!??!

Yessss, yes, YESSSSS - the Incomparable Ms. Carter-Knowles has done it YET again...

"Who's Mad"???

HA!!

Gon' Get.N2.It...

**Shouts to Ms. Melina Matsoukas for her Directorial-Magnificence...As.Per.Usual!!**

Q: Did she really dust all 16 of them d@mn Grammy's off?
A: YES she D@MN DID!! HA!!

OH...and did you peep the Lorenzi Platform *Haute*Pump that I blogged about a few weeks back?

Uhhh...if not...gon' Run.It.Back!

Dressup...

2010-05-06T05:09:00.000-04:00

...had some time on my hands, and an upcoming "shoot"...

...thought I'd put some isht together and make a "photo" note of it...

The Results...

...to be continued...

...maybe!

I Let My Chain(s) hang low...

2010-05-06T04:36:00.000-04:00

So...I've wanted these friggen earrings ("Earlace") for THE longest yet, I couldn't

fathom paying upwards of $25 for them!!

Then I was hit w/that old saying "if you want something...

you gotta do it yourself" (...or something like that).

And that's exzachary what I did!

The results...

I see a "Collection" on the horizon...

...muthaFuqqa can you BUY THAT!??!

Real Talk...

2010-04-30T04:26:00.001-04:00

"There are a lot of talented people in the world.

Some are afraid of it.

Some don't trust it.

Some understand it is a gift they have to unwrap."

-Via @TerryMcMillan

So, have you unwrapped your gift...?

Stepping Out: Kid Cudi Style...

2010-04-26T04:34:00.005-04:00

Day...

&Night...

Haven't actually had the opportunity to rock the "Night" version outside of my humble little swank bungalow. Just wanted to test it out right quick on y'all!!

Now keep in mind that I'm an artist, .and I'm sensitive about my isht* (Baduisms)

...so, if you see me out and that fit is lookin' real familiar...just take it as

DeJaVu!!

lol

That.Is.All

ArdenB Sequin Blazer; H&M Tank; F21 Belt; FrankieB Jeans; Wholesale (Day) Pump

(Night) HT TulleSkirt; SteveMadden Bootie

Real Talk...

2010-04-26T03:36:00.000-04:00

A loved one once told me..."Excuses are the nails that built the house

of failure"

via: @marielhaenn

These heels were made for #TIP'n...

2010-04-12T15:20:00.001-04:00

I was made aware of the "Magnificence" that is GianMarco Lorenzi last week, and haven't been able to clear the heavenly vision from my mind since.

Hence, my release...ENJOY!

(pic above via: @ICONtips)

AOWWW...Get.N2.Em

These shissz provide a SureFireShoeGasm!

FAB.COOKIE.APPROVED

Sex & the City 2: Extended Trailer

2010-04-12T14:49:00.001-04:00

...and my heart just skipped a beat!

I am SUPER excited about this release!!

Contemplating taking an extended trip to GA to see it with my Favorite Girls...because what good is a Sex (in the City) story, if you can't share it with your girls? LOL

I will DEFINITELY be Getting.N2.It one way or another...

YAY!!

Real Talk...

2010-03-26T22:53:00.000-04:00

❤ I Believe in my thoughts and ideas... ❤

Real Talk...

2010-02-13T12:27:00.000-05:00

"Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion."

-@FashionweekNYC

Fellas: NiceKicks.com...

2010-02-13T02:19:00.003-05:00

Though I'm sure most of you Hommes are already up on the wonderful sneaker magnificence that is www.nicekicks.com, I just wanted to share with you a few of the recently tweeted releases that aroused my sneaker senses.
Released today (Feb.13.2010 at Midnight)...they go a likkle somethin' like thee-is...

The Nike AirMax-1 "Try-On"

Simple & Sleek, Clean and Classic-ish w/a twist...I can rock with these...

This AirJordan1 Retro "Silver Anniversary"

One of my personal favs released today. I'm tryna see what they do...possibly.

And the release that is being held as "arguably THE most anticipated release of 2010 thus far" (for one reason or another) is...

the "Copper" Nike Air Foamposite...

Which...to my understanding (which isn't quite solid mind you), may (or may not) be available at www.NikeStore.com (as I compose this post, they have yet to appear on the site) .

You will however find this "futuristic-spectacle" in select markets based off of "demand" I suppose!

N.E.Hoo...Good Luck Getting.N2.Em, if these are what your heart so-ever desires...

*I already know Lex & P. got the "Holds" on lock...whudaboutyou??*

Kardashians for bebe...

2010-02-13T01:29:00.002-05:00

So, the Kardashians have had what I guess would be safe to call a "soft" launch of their new collaborated line with bebe. And though I truly didn't expect much from the collaboration, I must say that I am thoroughly impressed. The line accentuates the feminine body in a very sexy, yet tasteful way. The majority of the designs are very fashion forward and some even "edgy"!

pix via: nitrolicious

It appears as if there were some pieces that have already been released (and sold out of course) online, but the actual (in-store) launch isn't until this Tuesday, the 16th.

Can't say that I'm a fan of the entire collection (some of the pieces are giving me "Fredrick's of Hollywood"), but the majority of what has been showcased, could get it!

Now, I don't typically "Do" the whole streamlined-clothing thing but, I could possible make an exception...possibly.

That being said...they may be seeing a few of my hard earned $$$...*shrugs*...maybe!

Will you be copping...?

New York Fashion Week...

2010-02-11T19:00:00.002-05:00

NYFW is officially underway! And while I truly do wish that I could be posted up in the Front Row (or 2nd, 3rd, 4th...uhhh...u catch my drift) at any one of the Fab shows that have & will go down, with all of today's technology I'm certain the inside look will be more than satisfying.
So, stay tuned my little pretties...we shall see, what we can see!

Wow...What a Tragic Loss...

2010-02-11T10:50:00.001-05:00

RIP

March 7, 1969 - February 11, 2010

Your Hautness will remain!

source

Fellas: Android Homme...revisited...

2010-02-11T10:25:00.000-05:00

Fellas: Please Pay Attention...

If you're not on top of this label, acquaint yourself immejiately

With PLENTY more colors & styles to choose from, there's NO WAY you couldn't manage to make these babies Do EVERYTHING that they should!!

Get.N2.Em: "Android Homme"

(Again: If you seek styling assistance...don't hesitate to message me...I'd be Dee-Lighted ;o})

Get.It? Got.It? Good!

TIP'O The Day...

2010-02-11T10:06:00.001-05:00

Don't EVER...(eva, eva, EVA)...make a retail purchase online w/o checking retailmenot.com or couponcabin.com for a coupon or discount code. Those things come in SUPER handy at "checkout"!

K, That.Is.All!
...thank me later...

(Now, CTC = Cut The (Endorsement) Check... ;o)

Catching up...

2010-02-10T08:49:00.001-05:00

So, clearly I've been out of the "bloggosphere loop" however, I have been keeping my eyes open & taking notes!! There are several things that I've been wanting to share, in hopes that you haven't gotten "the dish" somewhere else. If so...meh...what's a "dish" if you can't go in for seconds??

So let's just call it a "recap"...for good measure, shall we...

K, 1st things 1st...

Christian Siriano for Payless...

LAY-TEEEEEZ...behold...

Due to debut sometime this month, no one knows for sure whether

the actual collection released will mirror what

is pictured above, but I can tell you that the hopes are high!!

Baaaybe'...the day I find out "AN-1" of these

contoured-heeled-TIP-bits-of-heaven

are sitting in an aisle at PAYLESS............???!!!!

Right...you already know what it is!

Stay-Tuned...there's more to come...

I was gone for a minute...

2010-02-10T08:21:00.000-05:00

...now I'm back with the "JumpOff"

...ok maybe not...but it just felt right!! ;o)

SO...pardon my hiatus. 2010 sprung right into motion and by the time I looked up,

It was February 10th!

And contrary to popular belief,

I did not forget about the "Bungalow".

That being said, let's get back into the swing of things shall we...?

There, there, then...

carry on...

as you were...

;o)

I'll take the "Mandarin Oriental"...

2010-01-18T05:32:00.000-05:00

...and I ain't talkin' salads hunni!

Ummm...this Architectural magnificence that is the vision

(and realization) of

Patricia Urquiola...(that's right...a "Misses")

is all sorts of stimulation, visually so - for the most part!

The "Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona" is one of several

newly renovated/built temporary

living quarters (hotels) in Barcelona!

Just the sight of this place made my pockets shutter, as I'm sure

it'll cost as pretty of a penny to stay here, as it was to renovate!

Anyhoo, check more of the visually pleasurable shots below...

source

If you're anything like me, your bags are already packed and at

the door...just waiting on that "Lucky Number 7" to hit

...#megamillions... ;o)

Real Talk...

2010-01-08T19:00:00.000-05:00

"Style" is an expression of individualism

mixed w/charisma.

"Fashion" is something that

comes after style.”

-John Fairchild

Irregular Choice...

2010-01-08T18:28:00.000-05:00

I rest my case...

So Hard...

2010-01-03T08:49:00.002-05:00

I'ma Rock this S__T like Fa$hion...

Styling in this vid...BONKERS!!!

(FabCookieApproved)

Editorial: LIYA KEBEDE...

2010-01-03T07:51:00.001-05:00

So, I was "surfing" this morning in search of a good internship

and managed to venture on to the website/blog of

Ms. Rowshana Jackson.

These pix greeted my eyes, and my initial reaction was...WOW!

(plain and simple)

Model LIYA KEBEDE, looks AMAZING in these shots

and the styling is pure genius!

This shoot kind of puts me in the mind of "The Wiz",

you know, the scene where a young Michael Jackson was

introduced to us as the ScareCrow...?

Anywhoo...what a wonderful way to start

the day...sheer beauty!

Ready to get CARRIE(d) away...again...

2009-12-30T08:35:00.000-05:00

Let the good times roll...

Release Date: 5.28.10

I'M STOKED!!!

Brooklyn Decker for ELLE...

2009-12-29T02:16:00.000-05:00

Joe Zee did his absolute "Thing-Thing" styling Miss Brooklyn for this shoot

which was captured by photographer Matthias Vriens for the

January 2010 Issue of ELLE.

(FabCookieApproved)

via: ELLE

I absolutely adore the whole Menswear-Inspired looks that are apparently

making their way back on the scene! I've got my ties locked.&.loaded...ready to

get suited and booted!!

...are you...?

Real Talk...

2009-12-28T04:30:00.002-05:00

"If you're under attack it's because your blessing is close! Thieves only come to loaded vaults."

via: @therealswizzz

Das Science Center Medizintechnik...

2009-12-24T21:21:00.000-05:00

Found this "Structural-Dopeness" while browsing design scene and wanted to share...

source

...I'm LUV'n it!

If you're ever out in Berlin, Germany stop by and see what.it.do! ;o)

I'm Not Obsessed: MyInspiration...June!

2009-12-23T06:39:00.002-05:00

"Spilling Chai-T...On the Move"
"FabCookieApproved"

via: J.A.twitter

SIK.N.ING!

that.is.all

move.a.long

as.u.were

Conflicted...

2009-12-23T06:15:00.001-05:00

Fantasy...(where I want to be)

Reality...(you catch my drift...*le-sigh*)

that.is.all

Spring '10 Trends...

2009-12-23T06:07:00.001-05:00

Taken from the Fashionably-Fabulous pages of the January Harper's Bazaar,
I present to you a few of my personal favs on the "trend-watch" list
...u ready...?...
O.K.

First up...what I'd Like to call the Denim "PaperBoyGirl" Sw@g...

Ralph Lauren

thebomb.com

This look does EVERYTHING for me and you can bet you're bottom $$

I'll be all over this trend like a stiletto on Victoria hunni!

Next up is "Safari Luxe"

I'm all for this look as well. (What can I say...it's the Leo in me...Reawwrrr)

Tory Burch

Alexander Wang (Fav.Designer of the moment)

Representing for "Pastel Louche" we have...

Chris Benz

Ralph Lauren

(This look could EASILY fit in the first bunch of Denim Fabulocity)

Michael Kors

and Miu Miu

Finally is the Utilitarian Trend aka "Fab.Cookie.Chic" ;o)

Dior

(my personal fav. look of this particular trend)

Hermes

Dolce & Gabbana

...and there you have it!

So ladies take notes (and use them) as you gear up for the bloom of Spring.2010!

OH D@M!
Speaking of bloom...
How could I forget the ever-prevalent Floral Trend...(?)

Thakoon

Tory Burch

Roberto Cavalli

and Derek Lam

...NOW...that being shared...the florals aren't really "my thing" therefore
I (most likely) will NOT be "right on top'of that Rose" (pun intended)
But hey...it'll work for SOMEbody!
HAVE.AT!

Toodles my posh.fash Poodles
;o)

Real Talk...

2009-12-19T03:42:00.000-05:00

I know where I'm going and I know the truth, and I don't have to be what you want me to be. I'm free to be what I want.

-Muhammad Ali

Just for kix...

2009-12-12T01:47:00.002-05:00

Christian.vs.Versace: SS2010 Edition...

As the Winter'09 Looks come to an end, and the
Spring/Summer approaches,
there's plenty of

hautness on the horizon!

With that being said, I have bumped into previews of both the Christian Louboutin and Versace
Spring 2010 collections...

Hunni, all I can say to you is...HAUTE*D@M!!!

Versace - Spring/Summer 2010 Preview

Christian Louboutin - Spring 2010 Preview

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And though both collections Had me at Heello...I must side with...
The Versace Collection!
It's just sumn'bout all that Platformedness
that's got my insides-a-purrin ;o)
Get.N2.Em Ladies!!!

I'm feelin' it...

2009-12-07T00:27:00.001-05:00

...how 'bout you...?

You have been briefed...now Get.N2.It!

cuffs

Real Talk...

2009-12-05T12:00:00.000-05:00

"Style is primarily a matter of instinct."

- Bill Blass

Pantone Fall '09 - Color of the week...

2009-12-05T11:49:00.001-05:00

"The strong yet understated Iron serves as the "new black," making traditional basics much more interesting. Neither gray nor brown, Iron is a grounding color that coordinates well with all colors in the palette."

-Pantone

And ain't nobody fresher...

2009-12-04T22:54:00.001-05:00

I'm in...Maison (uhn) Martin Margiela - "Jay-Z"

We gon' run this town ta-niiiight!

Found these haute items over at oki-ni.com aka thebomb.com for you fellas!!

LOVE this site! And $wanky as it may...there's some DOPE SHAT over there!! The opening layout just does something arousingly-sinful to my soul!!! lol

Fellas, g'on step ya grown-man-bootz up, and Get.N2'm

They're Spike.tastical!

2009-12-04T22:30:00.000-05:00

Louise Goldin for Topshop

(...please don't sleep on Topshop...aka...thebomb.com)

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and a Christian Louboutin 2010 Preview

AAAOOOOOOOOWWWWWW!!!

Triple Fat - Bring It Back...

2009-12-04T22:13:00.003-05:00

This recently released down, bubble joint...the "Triple Fat Play" from Triple F.A.T. Goose x Play Cloth, is a blast from the past with the future in mind...

...and is now available at wish Atlanta for $282. Got plans of coppin'? Well ya bettsta hop.2.it as only 200 are/were available...world wide!

dare i say...Get.N2.It...?

Welcome to the Jungle...

2009-12-04T21:58:00.001-05:00

**Jeffrey Campbell may as well put me on the payroll for all the "shouts" I'm sendin' his way!**

Anyhoo...found this cheetah baby and it gave me "Walk on the Wild Side"

...so I'm sharing with you...LIFE...

The Tick NS Fur Shoe in Cheetah - $160

...and there you have it!

Reawr-Reawr...MEOOOOOW!
***UPDATE***
The "Clinic Buckle-Wedge" - $198

Umm...FYE-FYE!!!
...that.is.all...

Hiatus...

2009-12-03T20:41:00.000-05:00

I am SOOO slippin' on my bloggin' these days. This past week has just been abnormally insane, therefore I haven't spent much QT w/the laptop outside of "homework" assignments. I will be back to my regularly scheduled Blog-ram in just a few short days...possibly sooner. Plz.bare.with. I've got some hautness on the horizon...

Toodles my likkle pretties...

Pantone Fall '09 - Color of the week...

2009-11-28T10:58:00.001-05:00

Majolica Blue, a deep, mysterious teal blue with more vibrancy than the usual navy. Mojolica Blue brings an exotic flair to the group, especially when paired with Burnt Sienna or Purple Heart.

Rihanna Album Launch Party NYC...

2009-11-27T07:11:00.001-05:00

Madame Rhi-Rhi was Bedazzle & Spiked the H.E. double. out for her album release party in NYC this past Wednesday.

The Gold STUDDER was what she arrived in...bejeweled to the toes...(MeLikeeLikee!)

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...and this FYE-FYE likkle red number, which she appeared to have changed N2 sometime during the shin-dig, gave LIFE.

...it's SPIKE-TASTICAL...WerK BEESH!!

Real Talk...

2009-11-27T06:18:00.003-05:00

“Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safers, the creatures of the commonplace, the slaves of the ordinary.”

- Cecil Beaton

STudd'ja Neck-Up...

2009-11-27T06:08:00.002-05:00

Gon' and rock out w/ya wallet out, in this Limited Edition Anna Maria Design Black Studded Necklace. Only 10 of these beautiful-cookies were made, and retail for £350.00 a pop. That's approximately $522USD...

(OHHH, YOU do the MATH...It's Barbie B!CH-Nicki Minaj)

#ballout'tilyafalloutthenbeesh! cuz it's DOPE #nonetheless!

...but guaranteed to be cloned by SOMEONE in the

#Budget-Barbie.Factory ;o)

Gobble, Gobble, Gobble...

2009-11-27T03:47:00.000-05:00

It was a very delightful Thanksgiving Day in the house of Swank...

Gap Blazer, Another Enemy T, AA Leggings, Patricia Field gloves&shoes, Forever21 jewels

...how about yours?

EMERGENCY: Unexpected Shoegasm...

2009-11-25T22:20:00.002-05:00

OK...so I should DEFINITELY be getting ready for work at this hour, BUT...

I just spotted the ultimate hautness that sent me into a spiral (J.Ambrose style) so I HAD to report...

Haute off the Press: Jeffrey Campbell - "The Obscene Boot"

OWWWWWWW!!

At @250 a pop - Ya'll better Saddle-Up and RIDE these babies...HOTT-D@M! lol

And another FAVORITE.."The Tick Shoe" - $150

Mmmm...That daggon Jeffrey Campbell is a BEAST!

**they're on the list for Christmas if anyone cared to know** ;o)

That'll be the only way I cop - my fast begins in approximately 5days - no joke!

ok...I gotta go...so that.is.all!

Hellz Bellz x Reebok Collaboration...

2009-11-25T04:29:00.001-05:00

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Available "Black Friday" at select retailers only...you betta get in line foooo!

SPECIAL DELIVERY!!!

2009-11-25T03:42:00.004-05:00

Yesterday marked the last date of my retail-splurgery until the turn of the new year. That's right...I have decided to go on a retail fast for the entire month of December! *WHEW**...just typing that almost made my heart stop...

It's just a decision that I've made, as I've come to the realization that I just shop for no apparent reason. Of course we could all use a new shoe, or article of clothing, an accessory here or there, but when it get's to the point where something is being bought simply to pass the time while at work...there is an issue...and I have recognized it as such. SO...the month of December will prove to be my greatest challenge yet. I'm doing it to prove to myself that frivolous spending is not in my greatest interest, and that I CAN in fact go with out buying something...just because.

With that being said...I received my final purchases (for myself) for the year of 2009 via UPS yesterday. These, added to the collection of my most recent frivolous purchases, should more than hold me over til the end of the year...

Bout had a 'gasm when I saw these so i felt justified in purchasing them...you know...as if it were meant to be...

These Western Cookies were a must, since I didn't have any chocolate "kick-arounds" on deck...cute&comfy

...and these sick kix (the radii StraightJacket) iCopped on Hautelook for the low, during one of their many brand specific sales. I had never heard of them until I came
across them on Hautelook. After a bit of research, I came to discover that the 1 & only #Jay-Z has been rocking this brand during his BP3 tour. Trey Songz and Taboo (from the Black Eyed Peas) have also been spotted rocking various versions of the up&coming brand's footwear. They've got PLENTY of dope colorways available in the "StraightJacket", as well as other styled gymies. I had to stick with the basics cuz that's all they had left in my size. FYI: They run kinda small...I typically wear a 6/6.5 in boys/mens but I went with a 7 and they fit just as a 6 would. So if you order, order one size up.
You can browse their entire collection here

**First thought upon opening the box...hmm...this kinda looks like a cigarette box. Upon seeing the silver/aluminum-ish paper lining, I realized that's exactly the look they were going for! iLike!**
You already know what it is...so gon' & Get.N2.It
**Side-Note: to all of the "too good fuh that crew" ...YES, I "still wear gym shoes". You just do you, I'ma do ME! -JudgeNot**
-That.Is.All!

December Vogue: Little Girl & Boy Lost...

2009-11-25T02:04:00.000-05:00

I posted some "behind the scenes footage" of this Vogue editorial earlier this month.

It's Grace Coddingtons recreation of Hansel & Gretel showcasing models Lily Cole, Andrew Garfield, and special feature, Lady Gaga as the wicked witch.

Photography shot by Annie Leibovitz...it's pure Dopetry!!