Bears, Feathers and Barbies..Oh My !

It was a pleasure sitting front row at the DC Fashion week 
"Eco Chic designers showcase last night!

The designs were nothing short of unique and truly different. 

Have you ever seen a dress made out of recycled Barbie doll heads? Well I witnessed it, and although it was a tad bit creepy, the art form was eye catching and had the audience craving for more of the weirdly, unique and fashionable Eco-chi designs. 

Hitting the runway in garbage bag dresses and plastic glove night gowns the models wore it well! Designers from all over were there to promote the green lifestyle and encourage the audience to preserve the planet one dress at a time!

Colorful Recycle bag gown

Black garbage bag dress and headpiece

Recycled brown teddy bear dress

Lady in red teddy bear dress

Plastic bag dress and headpiece

Feather gown

Black garbage bag hooded gown 

Plastic glove dress

Peace and Love with Imagination

Nothing was the same!

  "You know its real when you are who you think you are," 

The Highly anticipated 3rd Drake album "NWTS" which leaked last week dropped officially today. The album has fans of the emotionally confessional, self proclaimed, singer/rapper tweeting lyrics and calling their ex's making plans for cuffing season!

A collaboration of Drake, Drake and more Drake, the album has limited features, two of my personal favorites are Jay-z featured on the track "Pound Cake" and  Jhene Aiko featured"From Time". 

When asked on 106th and Park today what was Drake's best album, he said "My next album, I'm working man". 

Being criticized for his emotional records that refer to exes and how he feels about certain women from his past , Drakes vocals are what makes him unique and regardless of how most feel about it, he's bound to catch your attention.

He almost always gives fans an insight to his family life as well, speaking on his mother, father and uncle in "NWTS" Drake bares it all unapologeticlly.
On his "WORST BEHAVIOR" the once Degrassi teen star,Aubrey Graham's gone from an unlikely middle class rapper/singer to an accepted rapper to maybe the biggest rapper out, all in four years, and he's the genre's biggest current pop crossover star since Kanye West has somewhat dimmed the emotional light and tapped into the dark side of things.

Songs like "Hold on, We're going home" is pure pop which glides away from the majority of the hip hop album that reflects Drake's career and life before music, which takes fans into the pure, sweet soft vocals of the artist that brings you back to his r&b medley's such as "Shut it Down" and "Night off".

Drake's North America tour takes off October 18th, and I will be in attendance on October 31st at the DC show I'll be sure to post about it!

"Only the real music is gonna survive, all that other bullish*t is here today and gone tomorrow"

1. Tuscan Leather
2. Furthest Thing
3. Started From The Bottom
4. Wu-Tang Forever
5. Own It
6. Worst Behavior
7. From Time
8. Hold On, We're Going Home (f/ Majid Jordan)
9. Connect
10. The Language
11. 305 To My City (f/ Detail)
12. Too Much
13. Pound Cake (f/ Jay Z) / Paris Morton Music 2

Deluxe Edition:

14. Come Thru
15. All Me (f/ Big Sean & 2 Chainz)


Peace, Love & Good Music

DC FASHION WEEK KICKS OFF IN A ECO-FRIENDLY WAY

Like my last post going Green is on the scene this season in more ways than one. Last night at the DC Fashion week premiere which featured Eco-Chic women's wear and accessory designers spring/summer 2014 collections. Designers showcased pieces made from recycled teddy bears, barbie doll heads, garbage bags, plastic gloves and recycled fabrics at the Wolly Mammoth Theatre in DC.

I can honestly say I was in awe from the uniqueness and daring designs that took the backs of the diverse group of models.

The intimate setting and swift transitions excited me most.

I interviewed leading designer and recent Howard graduate Michelle Gibson for my internship, and was so inspired I decided to share with my readers! Gibson's eco-chic line Simply L3ve graced the DC FashionWeek runway again a week after Siply L3ve took on the illustrious New York Fashion Week.

 Recent Fashion Merchandising minor and my fellow bison Michelle Gibson had her hands full accomplishing things designers who have been in the game for years haven't , and according to her it was well worth the pain and gain! She came to Howard knowing she wanted to start a creative business and combine fashion with that. Being a young, black Eco designer has put her in a class of her own and set a platform for designers who follow.

Inspired by "A new definition of fashion" and designed with a eco conscious mindset, the Eco-Chic line Simply L3ve was full of soft colors and flowing designs perfect for the Spring and Summer encouraging slow over disposable fashion. Each piece is hand made and contracted of natural, organic, up cycled and recycled fabrics and materials.

Be sure to check out www.simplyL3ve.com for timeless, eco-friendly and fashionable pieces suitable for day to night adventures!

Simply L3ve Spring/Summer 2014 Collection

Peace, Love Style to reserve the planet!

Gone Green on The Scene

For those of you who don't know what it means to Go Green, here it is!

Going green is the pursuit of knowledge and practices that can lead to more environmentally friendly and ecologically responsible decisions and lifestyles, which can help protect the environment and sustain its natural resources for current and future generations.

Going Green is becoming "the thing to do" worldwid, and hey what could be more fulfilling than saving the planet, reserving the goods into fashion and being healthy all in one?

This past Saturday I volunteered as a dresser for DC's Green Festival Fashion Fights Poverty fashion show. A Designer by the name of Elizabeth showcased her Eco bridal collection which featured white wedding gowns and unique head pieces that were all eco friendly, made from recycled fabrics.

The show was sponsored by the non-profit ethical eco organization "Fashion Fights Poverty".

 This was my first real taste (literally) of the "Green" world. As I browsed the Green Festival, I came across some pretty cool stuff from organic hair products, handmade soaps and all natural juices and foods. The smells of organic coconut oils and wheat grass would frown up the faces of most but I was actually intrigued by this community of people who have blossomed by sharing one interest, preserving the planet!

I'm slowly but surely heading towards the Green side, what about you?

Peace, Love & Green