Street Style: SXSW 2014.

SXSW, a huge music festival that has continued to grow each year, is officially over. For the past 2 years, I've traveled down to Austin, TX to experience the large crowds and amazing line-ups SXSW offers it's festival goers. The coolest perks of SXSW are the access you have to artists, endless networking opportunities, free music shows from some of the most well known or underground artists, and street style. 

While I didn't attend this year, I put together some of the best street style pics from around the web. Take a look at some of the hippest, funkiest kids around SXSW 2014. Also, check out my Guide to SXSW and previous posts from SXSW 2012 and 2013: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3. 

Which looks are you feeling?

Street Style: Chanel F/W 2014 at Paris Fashion Week.

There's definitely a certain energy on the streets after a major show like Chanel. You can see high fashion model Cara Delevingne and "it girl" fashionista Miroslava Duma on the scene, among others. Take a look at these shots from outside the Chanel fashion show at Paris Fashion Week F/W 2014.

Photos courtesy of my sister Jai Moore, who's been living in Paris for the past 7 months.

Street Style: Paris Fashion Week.

"It’s a new era in fashion - there are no rules. It’s all about the individual and personal style, wearing high-end, low-end, classic labels, and up-and-coming designers all together." — Alexander McQueen 

There was plenty of Paris Fashion Week goodness on the streets, honey. From A$AP Rocky to Miroslava Duma, the style stars were all in attendance.There were so many great looks (don't get me started on those eye-balls) that it was hard to choose from.

Fashion Week's are going to continue popping off all around the world, so there will be plenty more to see. Here's a mash-up of the best looks I've seen so far.

That Tokyo Style.

Uh, excuse me girlfriend, but you are working that get-up.

See this is why I have to visit Tokyo at some point. The fashion over there is so fun and bold and they have so many subsets like Harajuku, Shibuya, and Shinjuku where they wear some of the most outrageous outfits. There's a serious platform shoe trend going on there, which I'm totally behind, and lots of bold hair color like the purple, grey, red, and blue that you can see pictured here.

One thing that I admire is their ability to pair unconventional items together and focus on personal style versus orchestrated fashion. It's fascinating that every culture has a subculture of creative souls that express themselves however they please. Obviously most people in Tokyo aren't walking around stunting like their daddy, but for the few that are, I commend you for originality and sheer badassness. I am not mad. 

Peep

Wake Up Mr. West.

I am so tired of being disappointed by Kanye. I have always been a fan, even when he was snatching awards and running off at the mouth about his superiority because I liked his passion. And...he cracked me up. It seems like lately though, he's been a different kind of Kanye. One that has been tap dancing on my nerves.

First it was his Yeezus album and taking Jesus on tour with him. And now here he goes with some other garb. He was spotted leaving Barneys of all places, in this confederate flag coat, and I can't help but wonder why Kanye even gives a damn about the Confederate flag. He isn't from the Confederate South (not that it would give him a pass.) He isn't making a political statement; because what kind of statement would that be? Is he attempting to change the perception of the flag by encouraging black people to embrace it? Probably not. And even if he was, why would black people want to embrace that?

I honestly believe Kanye is just wearing shit to piss people off and get the internet talking (which apparently is working.) It's just that opinionated ass Kanye, of all people, shouldn't be endorsing a flag that literally represented the oppression of black people. This is the same person that was on TV talking about "George Bush doesn't like black people." My nigga, do you?

Kanye my friend....you're doing too much. Get it together.

What do you guys think about the latest Kanye publicity stunt?

My New Favorite Style Site: StyleLikeU.

I find new websites practically everyday that change my life in some way...a constant flow of inspiration and longing to do more and be more. To show the world who I really am. And today thanks to Refinery29's dope ass Month of Style Stars series, I was introduced to Elisa Goodkind and Lily Mangelbaum of StyleLikeU, a fashion site that embraces way more than just fashion. They provide a deeply personal depiction of everyone they interview. Super unique and just interesting to say the least. Definitely check them out.

Milan Fashion Week Street Style.

Werk ladies. I especially love the first and last outfits.

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Givenchy Pre-Fall 2013.

Givenchy took to the streets for their latest lookbook. Here's a large preview of the Givenchy Pre-Fall 2013 collection, which has some really good bones. The cow print is a refreshing switch from the leopard and tiger we've been seeing so much of lately.

Givenchy stays true with menswear inspired looks, leather, and the popular American Dream style sweatshirts in several of their pieces. I notice capes, sturdy flats, and ruffles. There are also a few one shoulder looks and sleeves of different lengths. I wonder if that one's going to catch on.

More below:

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Art Basel 2012: Street Style.

Ok, so we know everybody and their mother was down in Miami this past weekend for Art Basel, but what was the street style looking like? How were the vibes and what were the trends?

Skater skirts, tailored pieces, bold colors and prints and adorable glasses were all in attendance.
These art appreciating beauts were down on Miami Beach doing it, curbside.

Rihanna Leaving the Recording Studio in New York.

Rih Rih was spotted Tuesday night leaving the recording studio in New York. She was wearing a Givenchy "American Dream" tee and what looks like some extremely high Louboutin boots. I like the look, but I must say I don't know if I'm loving the hair anymore.

Sometimes it looks good, and other times, it looks a little undone. Either way, she still styling....while stealing Chris Brown back. Lawd help her.

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Street Visuals from New York Fashion Week.

KENZO Paris sweatshirt and a dope statement necklace of  lady leg's.
Emerald green and other jewel tones are must haves for Fall.

These fabulous ladies aren't playing ANY type of games. I just want to curl up in a fuzzy blanket and  rock slowly to these images. But really, from all the snapshots of guests I've seen, these are some of my definite favorites. Fierceness, femininity, and IDGAF all rolled up in one city. It's beatuiful.

Take a look at the images below courtesy of style.com. Notice the trends for Fall and what you can take and make your own. As long as you own the look, you'll be mint.

Layering and  statement necklaces.

Patterns on patterns.
It makes it easier if you use the same color palette, like different
shades of blue in different patterns. 

She is giving me life right now.
I am about to explode.

Peplums and pencil skirts.

Cara and Bart

Lots of patterns and textures. 

Alexander McQueen visor.

My Lord.  She needs to be on somebody's runway.

The sheer top gives structure and a pop of color.
Just another version of layering.

More greens.
Also watch our for navy.

Cat eye's still relevant and classy.

Cool girls.

Love a good leather/ denim mix.
That peplum skirt is super cool

Emerald and statement necklaces...who's surprised? lol
Oh and floral will continue into the fall.
Just as long as it isn't a summer fabric.

Balenciaga

Try a bulkier top and a more form fitting bottom.