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Friday, February 26, 2016

Fun Fashion Friday

Lisa Turtle Part 2

Lisa Turtle was the character that I related to the most. From a really young age, I knew I loved fashion. Every night in middle school, after homework I polished my nails to match the outfit I was wearing the next day. I planned my outfits for the entire week on Sunday night. I tried not to wear the same outfit twice in a school year. I was so serious about fashion and I was certain I would be a fashion designer. I remember Lisa having that same passion for fashion and we both had our hearts set on FIT. Lisa was always the best dressed girl in the scene, I wanted to be that as well. Her appearance was very important to her but she wasn't just a clothes horse, she had goals. She just wanted to make sure she dressed the part.

A Saved By the Bell Television Moment

Before I get into the looks I curated for Lisa, I wanted to feature a tee I found in an eBay shop. I have featured tees in the entire Fun Fashion Friday Black History Series because I love tees so much. Tees are more than 60% of my wardrobe. I collect tees and wear them almost daily with everything from jeans, printed skirts and blazers. This particular tee features an image of Lisa Turtle from the earlier years of Save by the Bell.

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Lisa Turtle's style was my favorite character style. She was the most fun and courageous. She was so true to the 80s. She wore color-block and really embraced prints like florals and animal prints. She was very coordinated. Her shoes and belt always matched. She paid attention to the smallest detail. She also incorporated Western pieces into her wardrobe. She wore cowboy boots with dresses and garments with fringe detail.

I created three looks for the character: one look she would have worn to school, a casual look for a day outing and an evening look for a Bayside Highschool dance. All of the items featured were found in the shops of the etsy community. The live links are attached. Shop if you must!

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Dress
Denim & Fringe Jacket
Cowboy Boots
Leather Bow Earrings
Leather Cuff Bracelet

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I have worn looks in the past where I see how television characters have impacted my style. I feel like I was channeling Lisa Turtle when I wore this look a few years ago to a festival.

I am sad that our Black History focus, based on Black television characters, is coming to an end. My inspiration has been renewed after researching and reliving the moments of these black television characters. I miss the days of positive black television and characters that motivated us to think about things and who strived to attain positive goals. They inspired us to seek education and encouraged us to go after our dreams and they did it all dressed to the nines. We love to talk style and fashion but I hope that you got more from the Iconic Style and Fun Fashion Fridays of Black History Month 2016. We look forward to bringing you something just as cool next year.

Be blessed! Be free! Be fashionable!

Kris,

Friday, February 19, 2016

Fun Fashion Friday

Whitley Gilbert Part 2

We posted a review of the Whitley's Iconic style and life philosophies yesterday. Today I am bringing you a Whitley Gilbert shopping experience. If you ever wanted to dress like the whinny voiced character, I have made it easy for you with a few mostly inexpensive pieces with the help of the etsy community. Whitley Gilbert was the epitome of class and ladylike characteristics. Her style was simple yet sophisticated. I always thought she had such grown up style for the age of her character. She never seemed to be trying to find herself, she just knew what she wanted and liked. She always came across like she knew she was on another level and everyone else needed to elevate themselves.

A Whitley TV Moment

Before I get into my three looks, I have to shout out one of my favorite brands. I know everyone isn't into style enough to want to wear an outfit inspired by a television character but who doesn't love a great tee or sweatshirt. Accidental Genius Clothing never lets me down.When we started the Iconic Style series for Black History Month, I was pleased to find this sweatshirt on his website. I own the tee, which I have posted at the close of this post. You can find this sweatshirt and many other iconic black women like Dorothy Dandridge, Lena Horne and Diana Ross.

Shop This Sweatshirt

It is now time to check out the looks I curated. For Whitley I have taken it a step forward. The houndstooth skirt, black top and pearls have been done so many times in blogs, I wanted to come with something different. Instead of creating looks from my head like I did on the previous characters, I took three unexpected photos featured in my Whitley collage to created looks that are very similar to things she wore on the show. I have duplicated the looks as closely as possible using items from etsy. I used the first and second photos from the top.The first look was an example of the two piece suits she wore to class. In the second photo, she turned up the sex appeal to go out. I also wanted to duplicate her casual look featuring a fur coat located at the bottom/middle of the collage. She rarely wore jeans but when she did, she was still so sophisticated like this look wearing a fur coat over her ethnic style vest and henley.

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Boyfriend Jeans

Sunglasses

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Jumpsuit
Earrings
Gloves
Pumps
Bracelet
Clutch

I have never been a two piece suit kind of girl. While Whitley is one of my favorite tv characters from my childhood, her style was and still is a little toned down for me. I wore fur coats like Whitey but it was late middle through high school. At the time wearing fur was considered strange to my peers as it must have been for Whitley's peers seeing her dressed as if she was going into a paying job daily. I was a funkier kind of dresser but I recognize how Whitley Gilbert influenced my style. As a girl originally from the south, I could relate to her and was excited to see her each week. She echoed the things my mother taught me everyday about looking and being the best me I could be.

The look below featuring an Accidental Genius Clothing Whitley Gilbert Bougie tee is from last winter. It was a Kris's Closet Post.

Look for my final Fun Fashion Friday next week! It will feature my all time favorite character who wanted to go to college for the same thing I ended up going to college for, Fashion Design.

Be blessed! Be free! Be fashionable!

Kris,

Friday, January 16, 2015

Fun Fashion Friday!!!

It's 'Fun Fashion Friday'! In these posts I will bring you the playful side of fashion. Fashion doesn't always have to be so serious. I am a big fan of really funky, fun pieces. I admit to loving my fun or bizarre items more than the classic ones; even if some of my friends hate and make fun of them. After all, fashion is about self expression and SHOULD BE fun.

BARBIE GIRL

When I was a little girl I was a huge fan of Barbie. I had at least a dozen Barbie dolls, most in my likeness. That was important to my mom. I had a Barbie sports car and Barbie Mansion with an elevator that went up and down the mansion floors when you pulled a rope attached to a small pulley. I remember my dad stapling the mansion to the wall because it kept falling over from my excessive play. Barbie is one of the reasons I fell in love with fashion. Barbie was my friend and she helped me make friends as well. I was an awkward creative child. Making friends did not come easy to me. A love for Barbie was often the only thing I had in common with other girls.

left: Moschino right: Wildfox

Today as an adult, I still love Barbie. I still have a closet full of collector dolls and seeing anything with a Barbie logo still brings me such nostalgic bliss. Several years ago, Nicki Minaj appeared on the scene with her pink wigs and Barbie-esque outfits. Because of Nicki Minaj, a surge of Barbie jewelry and items began popping up everywhere. This past fall, life size Barbie clothing and accessories were launched in Lord & Taylor, Wildfox and Forever 21.Then there was Moschino with his Barbie inspired Spring 2015 Collection. It's just as fun as his last collection that I blogged about in the first 'Fun Fashion Friday'. Remember Sponge Bob and the McDonalds? Well, Jeremy Scott has done it again with his collection of Barbie-like clothing full of bubblegum pink, fuchsia and accessories that look so much like the extras that came in the Barbie box; like a hand mirror that is actually an iPhone case. Not only can we dress like Barbie, we can also rock her accessories. I love it!

Moschino's Barbie World
RTW Spring 2015

Wildfox's Barbie Dreamhouse

My Picks!!!

I love the idea of fashion but for me it has to make sense for my pocket. I know many of us can't afford to buy pieces that cost hundreds and thousands of dollars, this is my favorite part to post. These items have the same feel at a lower cost. I tried to keep the cost under $100 with a couple exceptions. Keep in mind, these are items are strictly for adults. Check them out!

1. I Love Ken Baggy Sweater by Wildfox Couture from Dolls Kill
2. Barbie Body Con Dress by MJ Creation on Esty
3. Barbie Graphic Bodysuit at Forever 21
4. Moschino Barbie Mirror iPhone 6 Case from Selfridges & Co.
5. Bad Bad Barbie Wallet by Off With Her Head 1983 on Esty
6. Barbie Shoe Charm Bracelet by Zoes Barbie Shoes on Esty
7. Barbie Low Rise Boypants at TopShop

It's been fun!!!
Until next time,
Be blessed, Be free, Be fashionable!
Kris,

photo credits: style.com, dollskills.com, selfridges.com, shopstyle.com, etsy.com, wildfox.com

Friday, October 3, 2014

Fun Fashion Friday!!!

POP CULTURE PREVAILS

This is the very first 'Fun Fashion Friday'! In these posts I will bring you the playful side of fashion. Fashion doesn't always have to be so serious. I am a big fan of really funky, fun pieces. I admit to loving my fun or bizarre items more than the classic ones; even if some of my friends hate and make fun of them. After all, fashion is about self expression and SHOULD BE fun.

Preen By Thornton Bregazzi & Moschino

It is officially Fall, so I wanted to point out some pieces that got the attention of many of us from the Fall 2014/2015 runways. There were cartoons like Sponge Bob and Snoopy's buddy Woodstock. As if the fun Sponge Bob portion of his collection wasn't enough, Moschino did a brilliant homage to McDonalds. Then there was Star Wars. Preen By Thornton Bregazzi used the image of Darth Vader serveral times in his collection and Rodarte used images of Yoda, Luke Skywalker, and C3PO. Other items I am highlighting are Anya Hindmarch's cereal box clutches and her potato crisp bag. Last but not least; I included another Moschino piece that I fell in love with, a Fruit Loops dress.

STAR WARS


Rodarte, Preen By Thornton Bregazzi & Rodarte

McDonalds

Moschino

SPONGEBOB

Moschino

CEREAL & SNACKS


Anya Hindmarch, Moschino & Anya Hindmarch

Crisp Packet Clutch by Anya Hindmarch

MY FUN FINDS

The featured designer collections are not for the faint of heart, or most of our wallets but it is okay to dream. Since I can't afford to spend thousand of dollars on clothes and accessories , I use these collections to inspire me. I try to find items that are affordable with the same kind of feel. I did some searching and found some pieces that are just as fun but for less. I hope you like them as much as I do.