Category: Designer

Sneak Peek: Jibri Spring 2010 (I FOUND MORE STYLES!!!)

5 March, 2010 | Designer, Fashion, Obsessed With

Look what I found on Facebook.  A glimpse of the New Spring 2010 line from on of my FAVOURITE designer Ms. Jasmine Elder of Jibri!!  Jasmine has outdone herself once again.  I find that her designs are really in line with my personal style.  I also love her photos they exude Flirtation and Fun!!  I [...]

Jessica Biffi designs collection for Addition Elle

4 March, 2010 | Designer, Fashion

Former Project Runway contestant Jessica Biffi,is now recognized as a talented designer and rising star on the Canadian fashion scene. 
 
Jessica has decided to team up Addition Elle national retailer in the Canadian market to design what is being called a spectacular capsule collection for spring, 2010.
Set to be launched at a media event on Wednesday, March 31st [...]

Gabourey Sidibe on the cover of Ebony Magazine

11 February, 2010 | Celeb Buzz, Designer, Fashion

 

Gabourey, looks GREAT and FINALLY age appropriate on the upcoming issue of Ebony Magazine.  Featured in a Monif C top and close fitting tights for the bottom.  I like how fun her look is but I’m not sure how I feel about it overall. 
What do you think do you like Gabourey’s look?

MJB and Catherine Malandrino Collaborate on T-shirt Collection

10 February, 2010 | Celeb Buzz, Designer, Fashion

 

My favoute signer Mary J Blige and Catherine Malandrino have teamed up to design a T-shirt collection in honor of women’s empowerment.  The collection is called FFAWN + Catherine Malandrino. FFAWN stands for the Foundation for the Achievement of Women Now, it’s the charity that was started by Mary J. Blige in 2008.
According to WWD, the [...]

Monif C. Debuts New Swim Wear Collection

27 January, 2010 | Designer, Fashion

 

Monif C has really outdone herself.  The new swim 2010 collection is FAB-U-LOUS!!  I LOVE IT!!  I’m not a big fan of the swim wear that’s usually available for woman like me, but I think I would rock a swim suit or two from this line.  Infact I like them all!! 
I would really love to [...]

America’s Funky Sweet Heart: naKIMul

24 January, 2010 | Designer, Fashion, Plus Size

I owe this find to my new favourite blogger, you guessed it..
 my daughter.  Adajee stumbled upon an incredible find.
naKIMul pronunced (nah-KIM-u-lee): originates from Uganda it means flower.  naKIMuli is definitely a label for forward-thinking fashionistas. Designed by Tennille Nakimuli Shanae McMillan, naKIMuli is an exclusively limited quantity-produced ready-to-wear clothing line for young women. From her use of jersey [...]

Chit Chat with Laura at Lola & Gigi

9 December, 2009 | Chit Chat, Designer, Fashion

Yesterday I drove about 40 minutes west to Etobicoke, Ontario to visit Laura at her boutique to do my first in person Chit Chat session.  Little did I know what a treat I would be in for, well worth the drive. 
Lola & Gigi is not your typical overly saturated, overly commercial store.  In addition to Laura [...]

The Shop: FGLNCT

14 November, 2009 | Designer, Fashion

Deena over at one of my favourite blogs;  Fat Girls Like Nice Clothes Too  or  FGLNCT  for short has recently opened a mini e-boutique called  The Shop  or Beloved Endeavors … I’m not sure which one in conjunction with her blog. 
Right now her offerings are very limited but I look forward to all the creative, [...]

Sale Alert: Petite Feet Sample Sale

22 October, 2009 | Designer, Fashion, SV Steals & Deals

Ladies .. let me again preface this by saying I’m not one to promote sales or things I don’t truely beleive in.  So please beleive me when I tell you that this is an event you don’t want to miss. 
Don’t let the name fool you the Petite Feet Sample Sale is for EVERYONE!! There are an [...]

Plus Size Models Take the Stage in Kolkata, India

19 October, 2009 | Designer

WOW, the plus size movement is really taking place on an international level.   When I study my blog  stats I can see that people from all of the world are stopping by to visit me.   In fact my second largest reader group comes from China … imagine that!!  (Shout out to all my readers in China Lola LOVES you all) [...]