OH, OSCAR!

Anais Mali for Oscar de la Renta F/W 2012 RTW.

Oscar de la Renta is one of this nations national treasures and one of the world's best fashion designers. I've had my ups and downs with Oscar after he reportedly tried to bash our First Lady but I can't deny that he is one of the greatest fashion designers still living.

For his F/W 2012 RTW, Oscar de la Renta presented another beautiful collection and what caught my own were the pretty headbands the models wore that could easily be created using faux or real diamonds or colorful jewel encrusted brooches and satin ribbon or pliable velvet ribbon. The wider the ribbon the better.

I used ribbon that was 1 1/2 inches wide, but two or more inches of satin ribbon will do just fine. I used brooches from my own collection. Be sure to measure the ribbon to fit your head and hair length. It doesn't cost a fortune to be creative and this same technique can also be used to create a stunning belt using a thicker satin or velvet ribbon.

An Afro this huge or a smaller cropped Afro would be perfect to wear this headband with during an evening affair.

Le Look Du Jour: Nyasha Matonhodze for Numero Magazine

Most November issues didn't offer us much in the editorial department, so hopefully the December issues will offer us the diversity that many of us crave and want to see. Top model, Nyasha Matonhodze glams it up in this issue of Numero Magazine which was shot by photographer Rene Habermacher.








Source: Models.com/Numero Magazine

Currently Loving: Top Shop's Fall/Winter Campaign Featuring Nyasha Matonhodze and Hailey Clauson

I see the dress that I want and it's this gorgeous beauty that Nyasha is wearing.

Source: Top Shop

Five Looks:Christian Dior Haute Couture Fall Winter 2011/2012

I guess the show must go on at La Maison de couture de Christian Dior. A few of my favorites looks featuring: Nyasha Matonhodze, Ajak Deng, Joan Smalls, Jourdan Dunn and Shena Moulton. 
Rock on ladies!

One Look: Nyasha Matonhodze for Balenciaga Resort 2012

Nyasha Matonhodze for Balenciaga Resort 2012.


Photo:Balenciaga 

FOUR LOOKS: MARIOS SCHWAB FALL/WINTER 2011 LFW

What Marios Schwab presented was a collection that was both, refined and versatile plus professional enough to wear during the day and stylish enough to wear at night. Rich with color in sumptuous leather and silk jersey dresses cinched at the waist in vibrant hues and flowing silhouettes. He even presented his own take on "puff love" in down jackets and vests that were both flattering, fitted and feminine which won't make a woman look like the 'Michelin' woman, but a modern woman. To check out the rest of this gorgeous collection, go here.