Wouldn't It Be A Shame...

if you , I , or anybody else never experienced this.



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Bad Bish

Sessilee Lopez

http://sessileelopez.blogspot.com/

My Wedding Dresses

If I ever get married, I would love to get married in one of these Dior couture gowns.

Grad School

This week I started grad school at the Academy of Art University. I am planning on earning a Masters of Fine Art in Fashion Merchandising. So far all has been well. I am taking three online classes. Crazy you say, why yes I already know that. I am trying to balance school, Delta Sigma Theta, guitar and photography lessons, and my own personal life. Hopefully I will be able to have free time to run this blog and have a personal life in the process. I don't want to get twisted.

Couture Spring 2009

Tonight I bring you a sample of my favorite spring 2009 couture collections.

I fell in love with neutral colors featured by Elie Saab. The dresses were ruffled and beaded. It was a really feminine, yet strong collection. It was amazing as usual.



John Paul Gaultier's collection was very 80's looking. It also looked like it was inspired by architecture. It reminded me of Madonna's "Express Yourself" video. Maybe he was using his previous work for his inspiration. Either way it was hot, and his show featured two black models, Sessilee Lopez and Jourdan Dunn. Awesome!!



John Galliano really did himself up this time. The Dior spring 2009 collection was amazing. Galliano was inspired by the old Flemish masters. You could see that right away with the detailing in the big bold sleeves and luxurious hats. He also had some New Look dresses in the mix as well. The colors were vibrant and the beading and ruffles were terrific. Even though some of the dresses looked like Lil Bo Peep, I could dig it.




Pictures from Style.com

Paris Couture Week Is Onnnnnnnnn!!!

I will be reviewing Paris Couture week later on this weekend when I finish some homework. I just started grad school at Academy of Art University, so bear with me.

Hate it or Love it

From Drop Box

I have eczema, so I am constantly on the lookout for great body creams. Nivea Soft creme is so good. I was in Wally World the other day and decided to give it a try. It is so amazing on your lips, face, feet, hands, and just about all over your body. I LOVE IT!!! It is so creamy and soft. Nivea Soft creme has Jojoba Oil and Vitamin E in it, so you know you will be as "Refreshingly Soft" as the bottle claims you will be. Try it. I know you will like it.

Photo taken from nivea.com and "enhanced" by me.

Hey Karma, This One's For You!

Hey Karma! According to the Daily Mail, your marginally racist, yet oh so hot boyfriend in your head is single. YAY!!! You better text him.

Bad Bish

From my favorite third world blogger bryanboy.com.

Bad Bish

From Bet.com

If You Don't Think This Is Funny Then I Can't Date You

I know I shouldn't be picky with men, but if you don't share any of my sense of humor, how can we relate?

This Here Economy Sucks

Taken from The Budget Fashionista

The Budget Fashionista’s Weekly Retail Closing Report

January 23, 2009 07:00 PM

Retailers have taken a lot of hard hits lately, and while some are getting back on their feet after the holiday slump, others are, well, giving up.

The Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation, owner of DKNY, Calvin Klein, and other clothing brands, will close 175 stores; this is a big blow to the outlet malls of the country. But Van Heusen isn’t alone. Here’s a wrap-up of the latest store closures… hint: there’s a liquidation sale coming to a store near you.

Steve & Barry’s (where will Sarah Jessica Parker’s “fashion you can afford to love” line, BITTEN, go?)
Cub Libby Lu (Saks is letting go of this retailer, aimed at fashion-savvy young girls, so parents have lots of great deals to pounce on)

Others retailers closing stores…
Mervyn’s
Filene’s Basement
Ann Taylor (117 stores)
Gap Inc (85)
Foot Locker (140)
Dillard’s (26)
Sigrid Olsen (54)
Pacific Sunwear (153 demo stores)
Macy’s (11)
Fashion Bug (150)
Cache (23)

JC Penney may be scaling back soon, too.

Grace Jones for V Magazine

I looked in my inbox today and got the new issue of V Magazine. It said,"The return of Grace Jones by Jean-Paul Goude."YAY!

Chanel Iman in Page Six

Michelle Obama For Vogue!!!

According to WWD,

VOGUE’S OBAMA TREATMENT: Speaking of the new administration, it appears Vogue has finally landed First Lady Michelle Obama for a cover — and it could be out in the next few weeks. Thank Obama’s hairdresser for confirming the news: Frédéric Fekkai stylist Johnny Wright this week inked a deal with television production company 44 Blue, which produces reality shows such as Style Network’s “Split Ends.” The news reports on the deal said Wright “has styled the First Lady’s coif for the Democratic National Convention, her upcoming appearance on the cover of Vogue magazine and other occasions.” Really? An e-mail to Wright’s publicist went unreturned. A Vogue spokesman stayed on script about whether Michelle Obama will make a cover appearance, saying simply, “We’re very interested in working with the First Lady.”

Nevertheless, all signs point to go for Mrs. Obama’s cover turn. Photographer Annie Leibovitz, who shoots for many Condé Nast titles, including Vogue and Vanity Fair, was spotted in Washington last week leaving the Hay-Adams Hotel, where the Obamas were staying before their eventual move to the White House. And since the March Vogue’s spring fashion issue, which hits newsstands in mid-February, is one of the thickest of the year, most observers suspect that would be the most likely one to feature the new First Lady (and family). Though it isn’t known which designer Michelle Obama will adorn for the shoot, insiders suspect she may choose some looks off the rack. Being that she’s already expressed her affection for J. Crew — which she wore during the inaugural festivities — and Target, don’t be surprised if she opts for one of those.

— S.D.S.

My boots came in. Yay! I might wear them tomorrow for my 22nd birthday!

More Pics From D.C.

More From D.C.

Last night I went to the Western Ball and the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. They had some random band playing every now and then, but the real entertainment was Marc Anthony. His set of hot salsa songs was so good. I wanted to dance, and I don't even like to dance. He even brought J. Lo out for a song and they were not acting like they were seperating at all. I also saw a few actors like Blair Underwood and Hayden Panittiere. The best part of the night was when Joe Biden and his wife came out to speak and dance. Then, after about 30 mins,the Army band came out on stage and the flags were brought out. The Obamas had arrived and everyone went crazy. He talked about change,not surprised, and then they danced. They are such a beautiful couple. I want a marriage as loving and caring as that. Michelle wore a dress and coat ensemble by Isabel Toledo during the day and at the balls she wore Jason Wu.




pictures from fashion pulse daily

Pictures from D.C.

Balls and Inaugruations

Last night I went to the South Carolina Society Ball at the Smithsonian National Museum of Air and Space. It was fun, but I was ready to go because my feet were hurting, and I knew that I would have to get up at 6 am so I could get ready for Barack!

This morning I got up around 6 am and got ready to go see Barack. Dad slept in and Mom and I left the hotel around 8:15. We only had to walk 6 blocks down the street but the line for our standing tickets was halfway down the street, it didn't move for what seemed like days. Then we finally shuluffled, not shuffled but shuluffled, into one 15ft opening in a gate, and then we went through a huge security gate that that had 15-20 sections. Then we waited for the ceremony to began.

I thought both preachers were too long and the other stuff like Aretha and the poet lady ok, but I liked Itzhak and Yo-Yo Ma and the people who played with them. I like Obama's speech. It was really long too, but he said things that I think needed to be said. I thought it was so sad to hear all those people booing Bush and clapping when Marine 1, the helicopter taking him away from D.C.,but I clapped too. I am glad he is gone. But on to happy things. Yay OBAMA!!! Yay OBAMA!!! I can't believe this happened, but I have to because I was there. I saw the Obamas, the Bidens, several past presidents and vice-presidents, the snipers on the roof, the crowds. I saw it all.

Today in Washington

Today I went to the mall at Pentagon City. It is an amazing 3 to 4 story mall with many fantastic stores. Mom got a huge LAMB bag from Nordstrom. She says we are going to share it. I also went to Forever 21 and got a purse, a clutch, and HAREM PANTS?!?!?!?!? I am so excited about our purchases.Unfortunately Loves, I can't find a picture of the purses we bought, but I got a picture of my pants.

Pictures from D.C.

We Are One

Last night Khali and I went and had an adventure on the Metro, getting lost in D.C., and eating in the post office my dad used to work in while in college.

Today I went to the South Carolina brunch, and then I went to the We Are One concert. I have never done so much standing and walking in my life. It was so much fun. I saw the first and second family-elect ,U2,Beyonce,Stevie Wonder, John Legend,John Mellencamp,Pete Seeger and his son, James Taylor, Jennifer Neetles from Sugarland, Shakira, Usher, Herbie Hancock, Heather Headley, Shelry Crow, Will I. Am., Josh Groban, Renee Fleming,Mary J. Blige, Jamie Fox, Denzel Washington, Queen Latifah,Samuel L. Jackson,Steve Carrell, Jack Black,Tom Hanks,Marisa Tomei, Rosario Dawson, and more.

I have never seen so many people of different ethnic backgrounds singing, dancing, and just participating together. I love it, and I am so glad to have this experience.

I'm in D.C.

Hey Guys! I'm in Washington D.C. for the inauguration of the 44th President of the United States of America after driving for 8 hours or so. I am so excited, and I can't wait to get out there and have fun. Yay!!

How Did I Miss This?!?!?!

How did I miss this? I went to Wet Seal's website and I just found out that they sale plus sizes now. When did this happen? OMG!!!! I am so excited. I want all the jeans and leggings on there they are so cute, and the jeans come in different colors. I am disappointed in the limited range of tops and dresses, but I love the jeans. They range in price from $29.50-$34.50.

Hello Hitty and MAC Cosmetics

Nitrolicious has the full scoop on the new Hello Kitty for MAC collection due out on Feb. 10.

Fashion Week Schedule

The schedule for fashion week is out. Check it here.

This Here Economy Sucks

Saks Fifth Avenue is laying off 1100 employees. Sad.

Free Cosmetics

Via Fashionista.com

When we read about the following, we didn’t believe it either:

Because of a major lawsuit filed against major department stores in California in 2003 (it seems some of the big name stores were purposely holding back inventory to up the price of high end beauty products), everybody is getting paid back in a major way next week.

Starting January 20th, major stores like Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s are being forced to give away $175 million worth of beauty products nationwide, for free, to anybody who walks into their stores.

Shoppers only get one item per cosmetic company, while supplies last - Think Chanel, Estee Lauder, L’Oreal, etc.

Click here for a full list of stores/beauty brands.

And please, put all those eco-friendly totes to good use on Tuesday.

The stores:

Bergdorf Goodman

Bergner’s

Bloomingdale’s

Boston Store

Carson Pirie Scott

Dillard’s

Gottschalks

Herberger’s

Macy’s

Neiman Marcus

Nordstrom

Parisian

Saks Fifth Avenue

Younkers

The cosmetic companies/products:

Boucheron (USA) Ltd.:

Femme Eau de Toilette (1 ounce/30 ml)

Chanel, Inc.:

Coco Mademoiselle body lotion (3.4 fluid oz)

Christian Dior Perfumes, Inc.:

J’Adore Eau de Parfum (15 ml)

Clarins U.S.A., Inc. (customers will have a choice of ONE of two products, while supplies last):

Clarins Energizing Morning Cream (30 ml) OR

Clarins Beauty Flash Bomb (30 ml)

Conopco, Inc. (distributed by Coty, Inc. on behalf of Conopco, Inc.) (customers will have a choice of ONE of three products, while supplies last):

Calvin Klein Euphoria Bath and Shower Crème (6.7 oz)

OR

Vera Wang Princess Body Polish (5 oz)

OR

Lovely Sarah Jessica Parker Shower Gel (6.7 oz)

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (customers will have a choice of ONE of two products, while supplies last):

Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair (15 ml/0.5 oz)

OR

Clinique Moisture Surge (30 ml/1 oz)

Guerlain, Inc.:

My Insolence Eau de Toilette (15 ml)

L’Oréal USA, Inc. (formerly known as Cosmair, Inc.) (customers will have a choice of ONE of eight products, while supplies last):

Lancôme UV Expert 20

OR

Lancôme Cils Design Pro Mascara

OR

Lancôme Fatale Mascara

OR

Lancôme Courbe Virtuose Mascara

OR

Lancôme Primordial Skin Defense

OR

Ralph Lauren Romance Shower Gel (6.7 oz.)

OR

Giorgio Armani ACM Shower Gel (6.7 oz)

OR

Lancôme Hypnôse Shower Gel

Parfums Givenchy, Inc.:

Very Irresistible Givenchy Eau de Toilette (15 ml)

Full details here.

ergggghhhhhhh

I just found out that my Forever 21 boots never came because the order never went through on the website. I am highly disappointed because I really wanted those boots. Maybe this is a sign. I have to ask myself if I really need those boots, or am I supposed to get those boots?

Bad Bish

I was on VictoriaDavidBeckham.blogspot.com today and saw the pictures of Victoria Beckham's Armani underwear ads. She looks amazing. Posh isn't too fat or skinny. She looks just right. I told my friend last month that when I saw her in concert, she didn't look so bad. The tabloid pictures don't really do her any justice.

Forever 21's Top 10 Picks

While perusing the Forever 21 website, I saw their Top 10 Essential Style Picks.



I totally agree with their picks. I already told you that this spring season was going to feature a mix between edgy and prissy. The best way to explain it would be like looking at a screenshot of Gossip Girl with Vanessa and Blair evil eying each other. I really am digging this spring's grungy/sweet factor because this is how I dress most of the time anyway. As a matter of fact, I just bought these boots from F21 last week. I can't wait for them to come in the mail.

Oh and before I go, I want you to know that I do not endorse the L.A. Colors nail polish in the lower left of the picture because as soon as you put it on it chips. Sometimes the whole piece of polish just slid off of my nail. Anyway. Enjoy your day. LOL.

This Here Economy Sucks

Neiman Marcus is cutting 400 jobs, including 100 in the Dallas area where the store is based. This economy does not seem to be getting better.

The Worst Golden Globe Fashions

I sometimes wonder if celebrities have true friends because true friends don't let true friends dress or do their hair in the dark.


Drew Barrymore's dress by Galliano was so cute but her hair was a windblown mess.


Hayden Panittiere's purple Ferre dress was too tight.


Miley's dress was too old for her and showed too much teeny bopper boob. She is not Selma Hayek.


The mass of fabric of on Eva Mendes' Dior gown was a bit too much. I think Kate Beckinsale did it better.


January Jones' blue dress was the perfect color, but the fins threw me off.


Is is me or maybe its not me, maybe I am not the only person who notices how crazy Renee Zellweger's eyes look? Anywho, I really like her dress,but then I noticed her cutouts on her shoulders and that was it. It looked like her baby cousin got a hold of some scissors. A damn shame.

Photos from about.com

The Best of the Golden Globes 2009

This year the Golden Globes were back after a year long hiatus because of last year's writer's strike. Some of the dresses this year were amazing, and some of the dresses were a hot mess. Here are some of the best.


I really loved the way Beyonce's Elie Saab dress fit her body.



Cocktail length dresses look best on America Ferrera.


Sandra Bullock's cream Dior dress looked so heavenly on her.


Who doesn't love Selma Hayek's boob?


Kate Beckinsale's white dress looked a whole lot better than Eva Mendes.


Eva Longoria's ruby red Reem Acra dress fit like a glove.


Maggie Gyllenhaal's blue leopard dress was so cute. I actually would have worn pink shoes with it. I love Lanvin.

Images came from about.com