Category: Designer

Wants and Wishes

1 September, 2009 | Designer, Fashion, Wants and Wishes

Wants and Wishes, all the things I want to someday have and some random things I wish for.
Be Bold with Black and Gold!  I’m loving this look as you can see.

 
Robert Cavalli
Graphc Stone Necklace $665.00

Alexander Wang
Buckle Ankle Boots $690.00 
 
Photo credit: Net-a-Porter

Fall 2009 Trends: Studs, Studs, Studs

31 August, 2009 | Designer, Fashion

Studs are still in for the coming Fall.  You can find them adorning clothing, shoes and bags everywhere!!  You all know how I feel about trendy items, moderation is the key.  I would suggest wearing no more then 2 studded items at a time, 1 is probably best. 
Check out the Star Studded Selection:
 
MICHAEL by Michael Kors
Cutaway Halter [...]

Chit Chat with Jasmine Elder

21 August, 2009 | Chit Chat, Designer, Fashion

Hello All,  Happy Friday!!  I noticed something the other day while blog visiting and I’ve decided to change the name of one of my new regular post’s Up Close and Personal to Chit Chat. 
I didn’t realize that one of the other poplular plus size blogs had a regular post with the same title.  OOoops Sorry!! Just like [...]

Stay Stylish Despite your Size

20 August, 2009 | Designer, Fashion, Stay Stylish

Marie Denee of  The Curvy Fashionista has announced the Grand Opening of her New Online Boutique.  Staying Stylish as a Full Figured Fashionista (Triple F’s) just got easier!!  Marie Denee has promised to heat up the fashion industry one curve at a time!
Marie Denee is an upscale contemporary online boutique that offers today’s fashion forward, curvy, confident, [...]

Jibri’s Fall Fashion Show Case

31 July, 2009 | Designer, Fashion

It is my pleasure to announce the upcoming Art of Fashion Show and After Party featuring one of my fav desginers Jasmine of Jibri ….

Be amoung the lucky few to witness a sneak peek of Jibri’s New Fall Line on:
August 1st inside the Dumbo Loft @ 155 Water Street; Brooklyn, New York. 
Honestly speaking if I didn’t [...]

Stay Stylish Despite your Size

30 July, 2009 | Designer, Fashion, Stay Stylish

It’s that time of year again; Caribana is coming up this weekend.  For those of you who don’t know what I’m talking about read on. 
Caribana is a festival of Caribbean culture and traditions that is held each summer in my home town of  Toronto, Ontario, Canada.   Annually Caribana draws hundreds of thousands of tourists from around the globe.  Caribana [...]

Up Close and Personal with Annika Reid

22 July, 2009 | Designer, Fashion, Up Close and Personal

Hey Yall, I’ve created a new column called Up Close and Personal,  which will become a regular post on Style Vanguard.  The column was created to hightlight people who are shaping the ever growing plus size community in their own unique way.  New and Upcoming Designers, Veteren Entrprenuers, Bloggers and/or Our Dedicated Readers and Everyday Regular People with a [...]

SV Tips and Tricks

21 July, 2009 | Designer, Fashion, Tips and Tricks

SV Tips and Tricks,  helping you on your journey to Full Figured Fabulousness

 Tip:  Accessorize, Accessorize, Accessorize
Accessorizing (is that a word??) an outfit is a must for that total look.  Picking out the right accessories can take a look from drab to fab or good to better.  Accessories include but are not limited to:  Jewellery, Shoes, [...]

SV Approved: Aspiring Couture

19 July, 2009 | Designer, Fashion, SV Approved

 

Party Dress by Jesica Milton
Recently launched and new to the web, Aspiring Couture is an online boutique and fashion blog featuring the original work of aspiring designers. The purpose of Aspiring Couture is two-fold; first it is to help these truly amazing designers flourish and prosper, second, it is for those who are searching for [...]

Wants and Wishes

15 July, 2009 | Designer, Fashion, Wants and Wishes

Wants and Wishes, all the things I want to someday have and some random things I wish for.
 
Anna Scholz is on a roll, she’s released a sneak peek of both her Fall/Winter 2009 and Spring/Summer 2010all in the same week.  This week wants come from her Fall/Winter collection.  I have to admit when I first [...]