Lookbook: Maki Oh Spring 2014 RTW.

26 year old Nigerian designer Maki Oh has been making a splash with her fashion forward designs and collections. She was recently nominated for the LVMH Prize, which is an award that acknowledges and reveals 30 young designers, eventually recognizing one designer and 3 fashion school graduates as winners. This year, she was among up-and-coming designers like Shayne Oliver of Hood by Air and womenswear designers Tina & Nikita Sutradhar of MIUNIKU.

For Oh's Spring 2014 Ready to Wear collection, you'll notice shimmering colors of emerald, red, and blue, along with fringe, sheer panels, crop-tops, and amazing bell sleeves. If you'd like to see more from Maki Oh, head over to style.com to check out her latest collection for F/W 2014.

Are you feeling Maki Oh's Spring 2014 RTW collection?

Style Post: Peter Pilotto x Target Look 1.

Sweatshirt: Peter Pilotto x Target / White jeans: Target / Heels: Forever 21 / Wallet: Deu Lux

Peter Pilotto creates fun designs with the most amazing patterns that would normally be too expensive for the average gal to afford. Thanks to designer collaborations with stores like Target and H&M, we get high fashion designs that are now also affordable. Just as a reference point, a Peter Pilotto sweatshirt is normally $800, while this one retails $30. Bonkers, I know.

I planned on buying something from the Peter Pilotto for Target collection, maybe an item or two, but I ended up walking out of there with 4 things. I've styled each of those pieces in the way I thought was best for me. Be sure to check back throughout the week to see each look.

Did you get anything from the Peter Pilotto x Target collection? 

Zendaya Coleman's Post-Oscar Look.

Zendaya Coleman in Nicci Hou

Zendaya Coleman has made it very clear that she's a fashionista on the rise with this post Oscar look.  If I had a red carpet event, this is exactly the way I would want to dress. Her stylist is Law Roach of Luxury Law and he keeps her in the latest of awesome things, with this look being no exception.

Jeremy Scott for Moschino at Milan Fashion Week.

What do McDonalds, Hersheys, Spongebob and cheese all have in common? Jeremy Scott, apparently .

Scott became the new Creative Director for Moschino in October 2013, and he just debuted a new collection at Milan Fashion Week. It's out of control. He's the king of quirky, cartoony, wild things and this collection for Moschino has Scott written alllll over it.

Melody Ehsani Reebok Pumps.

I've been a fan of Melody Ehsani for a while now, featuring her fabulous jewelry, cool nail wraps, and sneaker collaborations on the blog. This time around, she's back with Reebok to create a supremely cool Reebok Pump design....the first woman to collaborate on the Reebok Pump shoe.

Peter Pilotto x Target.

British brand Peter Pilotto has teamed up with Target for their first designer collection of 2014. The line is colorful with bold prints and patterns and perfect for spring. With most pieces under $60, this collection is truly affordable and would make an adorable Valentine's Day gift. Items include slip on tennis shoes, totes, swim suits, beach towels, sunglasses, dresses, tops, and bottoms....the full spectrum.

"Our brand is about print, yes, but it's also about the emotional feeling you can get from color & color combinations."- Peter Pilotto

Zac Posen x David's Bridal.

I love when designers work with stores to create more affordable lines. The average woman is deserving of some designer love from time to time, and seeing as though I'm getting married this year, it's super enticing looking at some of these dresses.

Truly Zac Posen, the new bridal line by Zac Posen, will be available in stores and online at David's Bridal starting February 6. This will include wedding and bridesmaids dresses. These amazingly glamorous dresses scream old Hollywood. And oh yea, prices range from $850 to $1350. Posen explained:

Isabel Marant x H&M Collection.

Just a small snippet of the full Isbael Marant collection for H&M. The collection has an obvious soft spot for rich fabrics like silk and leather and nice thick knitted sweaters. It is said to be more expensive than other designer collections for H&M, but judging by these pieces, it's due to the high quality of each item. The stuff looks good. 

Sweaters, jackets, pea coats, boots, sneakers, dresses...etc: It's a full collection for sure. The Isabel Marant collection will be in select stores starting November 14th. :) See the entire collection here.

PS: The last 2 rows feature the menswear. Cool, classic, and comfortable.

Brands We Like: Rockwell by Parra.

Parra is a well known Dutch artist known for his easily recognizable illustrations and designs. Born in 1976, he uses bold colors and sexual imagery to create wearable art...that is quite swanky. His characters live that crazy life: popping pills, easing up on vaginas, and losing limbs. Highly enjoyable and I can dig that.

I get a good kick out of the "3rd Worst Person Ever" Trophy keychain and tee. Something one of my best friends would probably appreciate, hehe. To check out the collection in better detail and buy any one of these items and more, click here.

 

 

 

But Why Yal Have to Play Me Though?

Can I be extremely aggravated with the ridiculousness that is H&M? Oh I can? Cool.

So as you all know, I've been really excited about the Maison Martin Margiela collaboration with H&M that was just released yesterday. I got myself excited because they wrote the collection would be available both in stores and online.

Now, even though there are many H&M stores throughout the US, there were only so many that got the collection, which I'm sure is probably sold out in stores now. MY store was not one of the lucky ones. But that's cool, I'll just buy it online...

Rihanna Wearing KENZO Paris in London.

Rihanna was spotted in London last night wearing a KENZO Paris tiger logo top and printed medallion orange trousers.

Kenzo has such fabulous things, its ridiculous. The patterns and silhouettes are just...uh. Adorable. I like this look on her: simple orange designer top, and orange trousers to match. A great monochromatic theme that works.

Dope Shoe Alert: Loafers Like a Mug.

I'm really in love with loafers right now. Like I said before, I'm a bit vertically challenged (like a weeble wobble), so if I have the option of wearing some dope flats vs some dope heels, I'm most likely choosing the flats....Unless the heels are the bomb diggety or something. I would happily rock any of these loafers though.

Any there any loafers you're digging at the moment?

Christian Louboutin

Rollergirl tartan canvas loafers.



Miu Miu

Embriodered velvet-covered leather loafers.



Nicholas Kirkwood

Suede and glitter loafers.