Don't You Want to Gimme That?: Paying tribute

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Tuesday, 18 March 2014

Paying Tribute III

Today we pay tribute to the late Christopher Wallace, better known as Brooklyn born rapper The Notorious B.I.G. Best known for his legendary songs such as ''Mo money mo problems'' and ''Big Poppa'' but I personally love him , other than his music, for his style. His fashion sense had a bigger influence on hip hop culture than we realise. Although short lived, his career made a great impact on the styles of many other rappers around till this day.

These crazy prints on his shirts Biggie is spotted wearing here some time in '94 have been sported by the likes of A.S.A.P Rocky

He was one of the first rappers to start rocking bathing apes and definitely lead the way for the rest of today's rappers such as Pharrell.

Paying tribute I

Biggie wears an iconic Coogi sweater. Similar colourful sweaters have been seen on the backs of rappers like Drake.

What is Biggie without his GIANNI VERSACE VINTAGE Medusa Sunglasses. This accessory became his trademark and has most recently also become a part of the styles of so many rappers today.

The Notorious B.I.G. Re-Imagined Wearing Today's Trendiest Clothing

This specific shirt I would personally really want to have. These shirts in the 90s represented the epitome of wealth but now stand for vintage.

The Jesus Piece or pieces. If you think the Game's 'Jesus Piece' album birthed the trend, you're wrong. Biggie inspired this trend over 20 years ago.

Once again I remind everyone that your personal style is more important than any trend but learning to fuse the two is a skill.

With love,

Esther

Sunday, 29 December 2013

Paying Tribute II

Seeing that my obsession with the late 80's early 90's has lead me to watching old school hip hop music videos and movies for the past 4 days. Which by the way is what I use as fashion inspiration. I just had to write about a show we all know. Beverly Hills 90210, a show I never really had a chance to be captured by as I was always sent to my room when it came on. Needless to say I felt inspired to show you how far back some of our current favorite trends/styles come from.

Matching crop tops to your high wasted bottoms, a very popular trend this year.

Kicking it in combat boots

That black and white striped dress would qualify to be in my wardrobe

There was one character who's style stood out for me the most

Donna Martin, a spoiled Beverly Hills teen with too much money and too much time played by Tori Spelling.

I love her style as a whole, she kept reinventing herself with every outfit but continued to look great.

Love it! Her fashion sense gets two thumbs up from me.

It wasn't all good though. I think the one thing I hated about 90s fashion is the mens fashion back in the day. Over sized blazers and shirts, suit pants that just never sat right and jeans that were for some odd reason too tight in the crotch areas.

Fashion is repetitive and I believe that its up to us to learn from the past and do it better than they did the first time around.

As the year comes to an end I look back and realize I'm still where I was a year ago. Single, not studying what and where I really want to and with no idea what next year has to hold. The most fulfilling thing I've done for myself this year is this blog. It has helped me reach out to you and realize that there are a handful of girls out there that relate to my struggles. Man how time flies, just yesterday I was 16 and madly in love now I'm a 20 year old single black female addicted to retail.

Here are just a few things 2013 gave us....

''Lets reflect ''

Lenons

These round frames were very popular this year.

White Pumps

These shoes became a necessity in all wardrobes. They go with whatever.

Bold lips

Everyone has been more daring with lip colour and I 'm loving it. From fuchsia to all the shades of red to dark purple to brown.

Pepulm

My least favorite trend of the year but has given many girls a sense of elegance and confidence

International Prints

Everyone from the runway to celebrities to street style has rocked and continues to rock this trend. I'm still on the hunt for that perfect tribal blazer.

Geometrical shapes

Miguel ft Kendrick Lamar

I first saw these interesting monochromatic patterns on Kendrick Lamar in this music video. He was daring and wore a Guns, Germs, $teal outfit.

Combat Boots

This unisex trend was very popular this year and this one I must say I've fallen in love with. I don't own a pair because I'm rather picky and I haven't found the perfect pair just yet.

If there's one thing I am looking forward to is the next Closet Exchange. Sunday the 2nd of Febuary, get your stuff ready and be sure not to miss out.

Happy New Year!!

With love,

Esther

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Wednesday, 12 June 2013

paying tribute

This is one of my many favorite sitcoms and thought it would be more than fitting that one of my first posts would pay tribute to this awesome show.

Aired in 1990, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air stars Will Smith. He plays a street smart teen that has to move in with his mothers’ sister and her family in a mansion in Bel-Air. It basically tells a story of how Wills life constantly clashes with his relatives and this new environment.

Fashion constantly repeats itself and I never thought we’d be sporting 90’s Fashion so soon. In tribute of this legendary sitcom I reviewed the cool funky fashion in this show. Proving just how current the late 80’s to 90’s trends are right now.

Will Style: Street Pop culture