Preserving Our Image: Raúl Guerra

I came across these beautiful prints during my search for global beauty and style and found these beauties by artist, Raúl Guerra. These prints are from Guerra's "Wrapped In Pride" series.


They live me saying, "Love Thy Head Wrap."

Source: Raúl Guerra

A Fashionable Life: Tamu McPherson

"Standing Tall"

Tamu McPherson is one of fashions favorite street blogger's and she's also a favorite of mine who proves that fashion isn't just for the birds. As the writer and photographer of her blog, "All the Pretty Birds," Tamu is a stylish inspiration herself and personally, I find her just as stylish as many of the subjects she's known to photograph.

"Chic Enough to Beat the Cold"

I love her style because she has that air of sophistication and elegance about her that shows a simple yet elegant style without a logo intact unless it's an easily recognizable designer handbag or back pack.

Tamu not only catches the styles and trends of Europe before they hit the states, she is a subject all by herself often introducing a modern woman's view of fashion from ladylike luxury, to glamorous masculine tailoring. As a trendsetter she's known to inject pops of color into neutral palettes here and there with fabulous finishes. Tamu never disappoints.

Jamaica born, and New York bred, Tamu now lives in Milan with her husband and son.

You can learn more about Tamu here and here.

Photos: Mr. Newton|Tommy Ton|Hanneli Mustaparta

LUXE-LIST MIU MIU SHOES:VIA TAMU STYLE

Super Chic Tamu McPherson of All the Pretty Birds

Shoes from Miu Miu's Spring Summer 2011 Ready-To-Wear 

I'm crushing hard on Tamu's 'ferocious' shoe game and style, especially these photos featuring these fab pumps that only Miuccia Prada could dream up. The shoes are steep in price and some of the shoe collection is available at: Barney's, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, SAKS
and other high-end stores and boutiques.


"Backstage at Miu Miu's 2011 Spring/Summer RTW"

Photos: Miu Miu/GoRunway.com/Tommy Ton/Karl-Edwin Guerre

LE Look Du Jour| The Look Of The Day: Shala Monroque At The 2011 CHANEL F/W Prêt-à-Porter/RTW

"Gotta Love Shala Style"

Photos: Go Runway/Style/Grassindelyle

SHALA STYLE: EIGHT LOOKS

"She didn't make several international best dressed list for nothing. Love her or hate her, the woman is living out her dreams and I don't see anything wrong with that. Real style Rules!"

For me, it's all about real style or nothing else. If you see a celebrity highlighted here it's because he or she isn't receiving the same kind of shine or recognition as their peers. Now that I know that many celebrities wear borrowed clothing and jewels to many events, I can't get all excited about "faux glamour." *Diva Shrug* :)

Le Look Du Jour|The Look Of The Day|Real Style: Shiona Turini

Shiona Turini-Senior Accessories Editor of Teen Vogue

Photo: Darryl Calmese Jr.

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

SEVEN EASY PIECES

There's nothing basic about wearing the color black just as long as you pay attention to the details. The texture of the fabric, silhouette of the garment, bold or simple accessories and style come into play when you choose a combination that allows you to be both comfortable and polished. A skirt or jacket of tweed, leather and even a sweater that can serve both as a tunic or dress will do. Add a shawl and belt it to create a look that's totally feminine, uncompromising and totally you.
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