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Oh So Chic! 2007-08-07 17:35:00 Above: Shanton baby doll dress, $45.00, ohsochicboutique.comWorried that Forever 21 won’t continue providing designer knock-offs for cheap? Don't worry!!! May I suggest that you drop in on the Oh So Chic! Boutique? This online boutique has everything a fashionista needs, from handbags to shoes to contemporary accessories. Oh So Chic!, an independent online shopping haven offering one of a kind pieces that will make you stand out from the crowd without breaking the bank. For a limited time only, Spotlight On Style! readers will receive a special discount. Get free priority shipping on all purchases, using the coupon code of “Priority07”. Visit www.ohsochicboutique.com to start shopping today!Above: Pieces from Oh So Chic! Boutique. All available online. ...

Pocket Change... 2007-08-04 12:54:00 Pocket dresses seem to be hot on celebrity fashion lists this season and there are a number of styles to choose from. Here we have Rosario Dawson and Dawn Richards showing off their fabulous figures with this season's must-have design. Above: Rosario Dawson at the Clinique/Cosmo Safe Suncare Event and Window Unveiling at Bloomindale's on April 27, 2007.Above: Dawn Richards at the Fran Drescher's CancerSchmancer.org launch party on June 20, 2007.What do you ladies think about pocket dresses? I actually kinda like them! I especially love the one on Dawn. It's sophisticated and has a bit of a playful look. Pocket dresses are the epitome of fashion and function and I plan to stock up on a few of these beauties myself. Think you'd wanna experiment a bit and make this look your own? See below for My Picks! ...

My Picks! 2007-08-04 12:54:00 Above: Pocket trapeze dress, $28.88, alloy.com; Flyaway dress, $39.50, alloy.com; Pique Pinafore dress, $35.00, topshop.com.Above: Johnny Martin Printed Large-Pocket Dress; Johnny Martin Geometric-Print Knit Dress; Ruby Rox Printed Babydoll Dress. All $49.00, available at dillards.com ...

Style Spotlight!: Bohemian Soul 2007-08-02 17:02:00 I had the pleasure of interviewing Brooklyn stylist Deitra Wiche of Bohemian Soul. Bohemian Soul is a vintage-inspired line that is well-known for its crocheted pieces. She specializes in one-of-a-kind hand crochet accessories with a funky, retro edge. Her passion for color and texture are used in her vintage-inspired designs. With all the fabulousness Bohemian Soul entails, it was only right that I feature her designs right here on Spotlight On Style! How did you get into fashion design? I started out designing hair accessories for natural hair. People really liked them, so I started selling them at the salon I worked at.Did you have to train or apprentice with another designer? If so, how was that?I'm a self-taught accessory designer with tips and support from family and friends inspired by the many crocheted artists in Brooklyn.What inspired you to get into fashion design? I'm inspired by the 60's and 70's Fashion era.What inspires your designs? I love to experiment with funky, ...

The Look Book: Tracee Ellis Ross 2007-07-31 14:38:00 Because I enjoy highlighting true style icons on Spotlight On Style! Who better to feature in "The Look Book" series, than the fabulous Ms. Ross? Always a trendsetter, Tracee stays ahead of the mark with fresh and flirty styles. {Click the bottom righthand corner to view the book} Tracee Ellis Ross has an impeccable fashion sense. With a mother like Diana, it's no doubt that Tracee has been around glitz and glamour all of her life and it shows in her clothing choices. Her style is ultra-feminine -- flowing lines, puffed shoulders, and sky-high heels. My favorite aspect of Tracee's style is how she combines colors. I may not have the budget to dress like Tracee, but I'm definitely inspired.Stay tuned for a "Style Inspiration" feature on Ms. Ross. Also, who is your style icon? Whose style do you think is worthy of being featured in "The Look Book?" Be the first to comment with your answers and your pick could be featured next. ...

Makeover Mondays: Persia White Edition 2007-07-30 17:37:00 Don't get me wrong... the color choice is a step up from her usual basic black ensembles, but the fit and proportions are all wrong. With this makeover, I figured that a little color and a good fit would be perfect for her.1. Since she is an Autumn (warm tone complexion), she'd look best in rich, golden colors. 2. Because Persia has a pear shape, her figure would look best in a boot cut, or wide legged jean paired with a cami and a trendy blazer; which will ultimately promote a balanced look.3. Since her hips are very wide, I'd choose tops with puffed or fluted sleeves that will widen her shoulders and balance her figure. 4. Because she never really wears any color, a few key pieces in muted and rich warm colors, such as camel, beige, olive, orange, gold, dark brown, and grey would look marvelous on her and they'd really liven up her wardrobe.If your shape resembles Persia's (i.e. "the pear shape"), then some great clothing options to consider include: wide leg trousers, wide neck ...

Happy birthday to me!!!! 2007-07-26 14:55:00 Since tomorrow is my birthday and I will be out and about all weekend, I will not have any new posts up until I return on Monday. It's the BIG 1-9 for me and I plan to drag the celebration out as long as I can. =) Have a great weekend everyone and a happy birthday to all July birthdays. Smooches, see ya Monday!Note: I hope to have as much fun as she's having in this photo. ...

iStylista 2007-07-26 13:50:00 Since trends are changing all the time, you may be on the lookout for a new source of style insight. If so, let me point you in the right direction. iStylista is a virtual personal stylist service offering very specific information to ladies about how to style themselves according to their individual features. iStylista is currently pre-registering a very limited number of ladies and running a competition to win 250 style guides. They are also offering a day's personal styling with professional personal stylist Chantelle Znideric! Read a preview of the official press below. "iStylista.com was founded by professional personal stylist, Chantelle Znideric. The working beta version of the website will launch on the 15th August 2007 and offer 3 products to exclusive members, each providing different levels of information. The official iStylista launch will take place on the 1st October 2007 and incorporate an exciting and revolutionary ‘virtual online changing room’ concept to every me ...

Top Earning Model: Liya Kebede 2007-07-25 13:35:00 Forbes Magazine composed a list of the “Top Earning Models in the World” according to estimated earnings over the past 12 months. Ranking at #11 is 29-year-old Ethiopian beauty, Liya Kebede, with a whopping $2.5 million earned. A ground-breaker best known as the first black model in Estée Lauder’s history, Ms. Kebede, though not as high-profile as her counterparts, has maintained a successful career appearing in campaigns for brands as diverse as H&M, the Gap, Anne Taylor and Givenchy."Top models like those on our list still bank millions, but only once a multiyear contract is secured. The days of $10,000 runway fees are over. Top models don’t even do runway. It’s considered an internship process for the hundreds of anonymous 15- and 16-year-old foreign girls who swarm the runways of New York, Paris and Milan each season. They do 70 shows in six weeks and are paid about $250 an hour their first season.A good hardworking model can make $200,000 a season. But chances are that ...

Just Loungin... 2007-07-24 13:52:00 Above: Tea Athena's Jeweled Top in Teal, $32.00, www.lulusfashionlounge.comLeft to right: Double Zero Stripes and Flowers tunic, $35.00; Lush My Sweet Rose tank, $27.00; Lush Let's Have a Luau top, $31.50. All available at www.lulusfashionlounge.comAttention all trendy, glamorous, sophisticated females!!! Are you looking for the season’s hottest looks at even hotter prices? Then, LuLu's Fashion Lounge is definitely for you. LuLu's Fashion Lounge presents its own interpretation of the latest trends and offers them at affordable prices. Head to Lulu’s Fashion Lounge and indulge in the season’s must-have shoes, clothes and accessories. Enter the code “spotlightonstyle” at checkout to receive 15% off of your total purchase. The discount applies to everything and this offer is good through August 8th, 2007. ...

Makeover Mondays: Schatar Edition 2007-07-23 18:33:00 Oh, Schatar! I don't even know where to begin...1. I'd give her a more dated hairstyle that she can maintain easily because this weave has had it! Also, the dirty blonde hue needs to go, I'm seriously thinking she should go red. 2. I'd choose tops for her that have supportive straps to support and lift her large bust. 3. I'd select makeup in neutral tones that keep her looking fresh and not overdone. I'd also update her cosmetic bag with fun yet subdued colors of the moment.4. I'd give her a more flattering pair of shoes that fit because these are obviously too small. So, how would you all make over Schatar? ...

Today's Obsession: Rocawear Jacquard Pump 2007-07-20 15:54:00 Rocawear is considered to be the ultimate label for urban fashion and since it is, I want to know something... who out there is bold enough to rock this fierce pair of pumps? These Rocawear Jacquard pumps, $70, are elegant and refined like so many of Rocawear's designs. I personally think they're gorgeous and perfect for times when you want to look like the trendy woman you are. What do you think of them? Rocawear Jacquard Pump: Love It or Hate It? ...

The bigger, the better! 2007-07-19 15:47:00 "I want a girl with extensions in her hair; bamboo earrings, at least two pair." - raps LL Cool J in his hit "Round the way girl." Above: Kelis at Olympus Fashion Week Fall 2006 in New York on February 2, 2006.Above: Meagan at the 2007 MTV Movie Awards on June 3, 2007.Above: Rihanna on the set of TRL on June 11, 2007Well LL, I'm not too sure about the "extension" part, but I guess one out of two ain't bad. ;) Lately, all sorts of girls have been stocking up on these big, bold earrings. "It's sort of an '80s throwback and attitude," says stylist Mariel Haenn who buys these fabulous earrings for her client Rihanna. "The hoops can be paired with a dress (for "a little more edge") or with plain old jeans and a T-shirt. Who shouldn't try the trend? "Anyone who doesn't have enough attitude to carry it," says Haenn. And, I must say that I agree. You have to have a great deal of confidence to be able to rock this bold accessory. Click here to shop at Jackie Nicole to purchase a few fabul ...

Ciara for Rocawear Ladies! 2007-07-18 14:13:00 It's official, Ciara has been chosen as the spokesperson for Rocawear Ladies clothing. She celebrated her new promotion with the company on May 7, 2007 and she will be featured in the line’s new Fall 2007 Campaign titled I Will Not Lose. Above: Photos from Ciara's Rocawear campaignThe campaign will feature testimonials by individuals who have overcome various hardships - including a speech by Amy Steele, editor of the Virginia Tech’s college newspaper. Ciara on her new campaign: "I love Rocawear,” Ciara tells Usmagazine.com. “The clothes are so cute. The stuff is great. I am so happy to be able to do the campaign."Personally, I am very excited for Ciara and for the new women's line. I wish Ciara all the best and I am glad that she is representing Rocawear. I know she'll do a great job. What are your thoughts on Ciara and Rocawear's latest offerings for women? Feeling Rocawear's clothing line? Click here to shop today! Also, take advantage of the various ads on this site t ...

Fashion Faceoff: Cassie vs. Amerie 2007-07-17 13:42:00 It's the battle of the R&B songstresses! Cassie hit the NRJ Awards in Cannes in her Versace minidress back in January, while Amerie rocked the look on the red carpet at the BET Awards in June. Who do you think rocked it better? ...