Fashion Review: CELEBS Who Attend Fashion Shows



Diddy, Dawn, and Kalenna  at the Dior Homme Fall/Winter 2011-2012 Fashion Show

Hey y'all...It's a fresh, new day and a chance to look forward to a great, healthy, and prosperous day no matter the weather or circumstance, the same way fashion designers look toward the coming seasons and creating an excellent line.

Now, we see fashion around us all the time. It doesn't have to apply to just clothes. It's in architecture. It's in the design of a concept car. It's in even the ergonomic feel of a pen. Fashion invokes a feeling, a fluttering, primitive sense of euphoria when a new design is first spotted. The eyes are drawn to the way it accentuates the body (for both men & women). Fashion captivates...from the 'fashion connoisseur' sitting front-row at an exclusive fashion show in Paris, to the young urban guy checking out some flyy kicks in Detroit. 

Fashion is the unspoked language that draws people together in like interest, even the busiest celebrities. Now I don't need to say a whole lot about what celebs do when it comes to fashion. They OOZE it. It's an attention-getter. It's got to be EXPENSIVE or EXCLUSIVE. It's gotta make people want it. It's gotta be full of swag, timelessness, whatever the celeb is looking for.

So, without further ado, I want to post a couple pics of different celebs embracing fashion shows (some are actually designers like Diddy of Sean John or Kanye West of Louis Vuitton). So go ahead and check out the latest pictures of fashion shows that celebs have attended. They SURELY enjoy fashion, and the same goes for many of us fashionistas (source:Zimbio and of course, my owwwwn self *LoL*).  



"Diddy Dirty Money" crew Including Karl Lagerfeld Fall 2011

Sidney Toledano, Kate Moss, and Alexis Roche at Christian Dior Spring 2011

Rihanna in Elie Saab-- attends multiple fashion shows a year

Salma Hayek and Liv Tyler at Stella McCartney Spring 2011

Kelly Osbourne and Kanye West at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Show Spring 2011

Julianne Moore and Kerry Washington at Calvin Klein Spring 2011

Fashion blogger BRYAN BOY at Isaac Mizrahi Spring 2011

...And.... me!!

NeNe Leakes (Real Housewives of ATL) and ME in Detroit event

...Anyone can love fashion! For those of you who don't know, you don't have to be an A-List to get front-row privilege! Search in your city for a local fashion show, mingle with the coordinator, and BADA-BOOM-BING, you get a front seat and/or VIP.. :-)

KID ROCK Celebrates 40th B-Day In Detroit In Star-Studded Event

The 'Kid Rock Party' apparently was a banger as about 60,000 fans packed the house at FORD FIELD anticipating the biggest house party of 2011. Classic Detroit favorites and Detroit-lovers also packed the house: the legendary Anita Baker, "Run's House" and Run DMC's Joseph "Rev. Run" Simmons, Sheryl Crow, Martina McBride, Uncle Kracker, and more surprises laid out for the night.

Kid Rock also sang a bunch of his hit songs with his special guests, singing songs like "Rock Box" and "Born This Way." Anita Baker made the night enchanted with a SOUL-ified version of "Star Spangled Banner." Also included in the fun-filled night were video tributes from Late-Night-TV talking heads Jay Leno, Conan O' Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Jon Stewart, and even the animated Beavis & Butthead. 

The night ended on a great note. Even though it was Kid Rock's birthday, you would thimk it would be all about him. NOPE. Rock donated $25,000 each to four Detroit organizations that serve the community (man, that just touches my heart!) and in turn, Detroit City Council president Charles Pugh presented Rock with the 'Spirit of Detroit' award and Chevrolet presented him with a thugged-out *LoL* --ahem-- customized 2011 Camaro.

I'm sure that's a 40th BIRTHDAY TO REMEMBER...

Detroit's BIG SEAN 'Hometown Heroes' Concert and Movie Preview

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G.O.O.D. Music artist BIG SEAN ("slave name" *lol* Sean Anderson) has been touring north, south, east, and west bringing fun, catchy, uplifting music to a lot of fans nationwide. His music style is not the only thing fans see; it's also his fashion sense, which is very urban and laid-back, never too thuggish or over-the-top.

 He's doing his thing at his young age, but when the studio lights are off, when he steps away from the mike, when he takes his custom jewelry off, when he chills on the couch and just thinks, HE'S ALL DETROIT. He's one of the select heroes from Detroit who never forget where they came from.

Big Sean visited REVIVE, a sneakerhead/clothing shop in Birmingham, Michigan on December 26th, with Teyana Taylor and TI$A. WOW... DAT'S WASSUP!! He announced a 'Hometown Heroes' concert and short film/movie that will be coming soon. Stay tuned and get more info by visiting his website: http://uknowbigsean.com/ .

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BIG SEAN's Effortless Style...

It truly takes BIG talent to pull off a look so simple. The reason being is that some people just try way too hard to be stylish and casual that it ends up being... on my 'FASH, CRASH AND BURN' posts.

Check out Detroit native rapper BIG SEAN who pulls off a simple look such as a white tee, dark denim jeans, simple sneakers, and a "man bag" to style. Keep in mind fellas, there is NOTHING WRONG WITH A MAN BAG... it just depends on whether it looks more like a lady's purse is when it's a problem.

This rapper also sports his simple jewelry (chain), YSL pocket tee with a red handkerchief in the pocket, TI$A sneakers ($125) and an MCM duffle bag.

It just don't take much to look good. If it's hard for you, you should study this...

THE ONLY JAIDEN's Official Photo Shoot

I'M EXCITED ABOUT THIS... I'm revealing to you my official pics from my photo shoot from December 1st. These photos were captured by Detroit's VOIST MAGAZINE photographer Patrick Gamaliel, who is extremely talented in his field of work of photography and graphic design.

Patrick and I met in person for the first time for an in-studio shoot and was very polite and welcoming. I think it's very important to establish that great business relationship/rapport with a photgrapher and share your expectations and what your capabilities are so that he/she will know how to better work with you.

So as a result, Patrick got some excellent shots of me, and I gave as much as I could to the camera.. 

There is NO one-way communication, and as a model, it's important to be fluid and go through a variety of poses that are uninhibited and poses that you would do in real life if you were a model.

For example, doing daily things in a certain position and applying them as a look in front of the camera usually turns out well instead of looking "stiff and staged."

But anyway, check out my pictures and link in the Portfolio page:



Check out more pictures that I've posted on Facebook, and 'fashion people' in Detroit, contact me for shoots and shows!

DC Shoes Unleashes "PLEASE STAND BY" Shoes

I think that these sneakers are ill. Every time you take a step, the words "Please Stand By" will show. It's one of those two-way meanings. One way may mean "I'm cool, so wait for me" and another way may mean "Step outta the way please, I'm STEPPING THROUGH."

Another thing I like about the sneakers is that the style is very understated, unassuming, not over-the-top, and bring surprises when you have the sneakers turned at the certain angle (peep the clear gum soles and the colorful hem at the top/inside of the sneakers. Note to Detroit: These shoes will be available at several sneaker boutiques in your area. Peep 'em and buy 'em!!

ANOTHER PLUS: IT'S AFFORDABLE!! A far cry from astronomical LANVIN!! And with more "make-sense" style too!!!

STYLE in Detroit

Detroit is fast becoming the mecca of movies, now it's becoming a strong contender of fashion  with many fashion shows and magazines popping up around the city.

 I have attended several fashion shows in the Detroit area this year, and while some were a little subpar and some were over-the-top great, the range pretty much proves that Detroit has style and fashion-forward people, too.

The most recent fashion event I went to was the MASH MAG Preview Launch Party. MASH MAG is a urban magazine that will debut its first issue January 2011,which  includes all things fashion. It has plans to spread out its reach across Aamerica and overseas to fashion powerhouse cities like Paris.

Here is a small part of what MASH MAG is introduced as:

MASH Magazine celebrates modernity and the parallels between beauty, fashion, design, architecture and urbanism. We set trends. We push boundaries. We campaign for urban beautification and personal awareness. MASH aims to introduce design disciplines to and of under-represented communities, while celebrating a multicultural editorial aesthetic.

So, I'm excited for Detroit and the one of the several things it is trying to improve on. I root for Detroit....

DRAKE in Canada Goose Chilliwack Jacket

(Just doin' a fly-by) Drake was spotted at Hot 97's Thanksgiving Concert with Nicki Minaj. While i'm here talking about them, I can't stress enough that even though I feature celebs and music artists, I don't talk about their music or whatever it is they do, I just look at the fashion. Drake was wearing a limited edition Canada Goose Chilliwack Jacket with fur lining interior and on the hood for $900. Like the coat, Detroit?

SWEEET Studded Chuck Taylors Worn By Avril Lavigne

Check out Avril Lavigne spotted out shopping wearing these dope leather Chuck Taylors with studs ALLLL OVER IT. It's priced at appx. $200+ . I think it's worth it, for both male and female, if you could rock these shoes with slim/fitted jeans (SLIM FOR GUYS, FITTED FOR FEMALE) and a SWAGG-ful leather bomber jacket. For accessories, maybe a studded bracelet or silver watch.

For Detroiters, you can probably find these exclusive Chuck Taylors in some sneaker boutiques or high-end department stores.

Okay, I'll be back for STYLE REVIEW shortly...

Big Sean Picks Up A Trend

Trends, trends, trends...they're everywhere. A trend can even become more fun, more daring, out-of-the-box, more YOU if you can change up on a current trend to make it your own. If you follow a trend exactly, you're just gonna be drowned out in this fashion world. Make a style your own, just like Big Sean did.

If you followed/read a previous article that I posted on Usher and what he was wearing (denim jeans/jacket), and in the picture, you can see that Usher was wearing a handkerchief ; Detroit artist Big Sean was spotted wearing a handkerchief---in the pocket of a regular T-shirt. Wow...never thought of that. Hmm...interesting.

I smell a following...a trend of people adding their own mix of kerchiefs to whatever-- make sure it makes sense, please. Don't forget to visit me at Twitter and Facebook.

JAIDEN'S Latest Photo Uploads (1)

These are my latest photos. I really like the background. It really brings me to the center of attention, and adds mystery about the long hallway that stretches out before me. I like the feeling that is invoked in these pics: mystery and depth.





A picture says a thousand words...

Nike Candy Shoes

Like sneaker line PASTRY from socialites Vanessa and Angela Simmons, Nike has created for this season their candy shoes for women. I found this delicious picture on Sneaker News and these Nike Women's Blazer shoes come in 'Toffee' and 'Cotton Candy.' I know y'all know which one is which flavor. These shoes are $88 and can be found at http://kix-files.com/

Detroiters, you can probably check out these flyy Blazers or the same in a different colorway at Burn Rubber Sneaker Boutique in Royal Oak, MI. Fist bump to them there!

NIKE BLAZERS are hott, affrodable, and come in so many different colorways! A must have this season!

BLACK WINTER (Women's Edition)




Vanderau Platform Fur Boot by Aldo - $110

 

Hey Ladies, lovely ladies of all shapes, sizes and color, whether you're young or young-at-heart, I've done my best on this mild-for-November Friday to bring you some all-black winter clothes at nearly Black Friday prices.

Well, it depends on how you look at it. Maybe my way of finding stuff for you to wear on your lovely bodies is less-than-perfect or may be too pricey for you-- I don't know too much about the mind of a stylish woman. This is the...semi-BEST I can do from a male perspective.

It's my goal, as I pick, to bring a woman to her ultimate sexy appeal. A woman's essence is something to be savoured, nourished. And you girls can do just that as the outside temperatures drops but you're sure heating it up with your all-black ensemble *smirk*. Check out my pick below:   

     

1) Gregg Wool Coat - $159

2) Deena & Ozzy Chain Tote - $58

3) Wink Fiona Dress - $198

All 3 from Urban Outfitters

4) Guess Insulated Boot - $49

from Macy's 

STAY WARM AND "HOTT!!"