My Grammy 2010 Fashion Hit List!

Hey Babes!
I've got the latest Grammy 2010 Fashion Hits! It was definitely a surprising lineup.
Enjoy : ) and Comment below!

1. Lady Gaga!

 

  

Doing what she does best, Lady Gaga hit the red carpet as what I like to call "Madame Solar System".  Artistic? check. Shock factor? check! She wore Armani Prive and was in full solar system theme with yellow hair (the "sun") and a giant star accessory. I love how Gaga is continuously reinventing herself and keeping us on our toes in suspense to what she will wear next.  I love her makeup and it also looks like she's wearing a lace front wig. Cool.

2. Jennifer Hudson

  

Jennifer Hudson in Victoria Beckham Collection looked sexy, slim and fierce! This is by far the best I've ever seen her look. Her LBD has an awesome architectural neckline and slick pencil skirt. She paired the look with sky-high platforms, diamond stud earrings, matching ring and a funky bangle! You look killer, babe!

3. Rihanna

 

Yes our favorite fashion girl didn't disappoint for the Grammys.  Rih looked fabulous dressed in an Elie Saab Couture gown with chiffon applique, stone and feather detailing at the bodice. Loved the makeup. Her hair was interesting, in a good way.  Thumbs up on the entire look!

4. Taylor Swift

Album of the Year winner, Taylor Swift pleasantly surprised me in this topaz-blue, hand embroidered ultra-glam ensemble by Kaufman Franco. Fits like a glove! The sexiest I've seen her look. So pretty! You go girl!

5. Pink

 

Pink is known for her hard edge but went totally glam and gorgeous at this years Grammys!  She wore a strapless grey ombre mermaid gown, embellished with layers of scallop trim and sparkly stones at the waist and bust. She looked so sophisticated and and her husband, Carey Hart, made my list of Male Fashion Hits. What a cute, fab looking couple!

6.Fergie

 

Fergie looks amazing in this cobalt-blue Emilio Pucci dress with gold slither detail.  Gold jewels and strappy sandals finish off the look.  I do like this dress but it is a bit toned down for the Grammys.  Regardless, it is a hot dress and her legs look sexy and toned!

7. Heidi Klum

  

Heidi showed off her famous supermodel, mile long legs in this sexy, low cut embellished minidress. Long sleeved minis are oh-so-hot right now! Love the 80's feel : ). A statement ring, earrings, and neutral studded sandals complete the look.

8. Lea Michele

 

The "Glee" star wore a Romona Keveza midnight blue minidress. This dress is one of my favs for the follwing two reasons: its one shouldered and has a feather skirt, which is just tooo cute!

9. Colby Caillat

  

Colby stunned in a formfitting gold beaded gown by Nicholas Gibran. The lovely dress has dramatic tulle and a sexy ultra-high slit.  You are rockin' this dress, girl!

10. Beyonce

Bey looks Fab here in silver and gold minidress with chain embellishments.  Very cool dress. What I'm wondering is how come she didn't choose to wear this dress on the red carpet? This would have been a much better choice. I love that its short, fierce and in-your-face! Very sexy, Bye! (It is quite a shame that her actual red carpet outfit is on my Fashion Miss list. Well, I guess we can't win 'em all. lol.)  

So, babes, whats your favorite look?

-Joy Adaeze : )

Forever 21 Launches First Ever Department Store-Style Location!

Greetings my Divas!

Just when you thought Forever 21 couldn't get anymore amazing, it hits you with a one,two punch!  Last Friday the fashion super chain opened their first ever department store location!  The "emporium" style space is 85,000 square feet, which dwarfs the average Forever 21's 40,000 square feet store locations.  The new store is located in the Los Cerritos Center in Cerritos, California (about 20 miles from downtown Los Angeles). 

"The new department store concept offers our customers a greater assortment of value merchandise" Forever 21 founder Don Chang said. "In this difficult economy, we're happy to be able to offer much more affordable fashion forward aparel."

The new location is two floors of lacquered and mirrored loveliness, ornate crystal chandeliers and Lucite display cases.  Gorgeous! Talk about shopping in style!!

The Los Cerritos location will also house Forever 21's new children's wear collection, so your little angels can dress just as chic and fabulous as their Hot Mommas!  I can definitely see my adorable Goddaughter Trinity decked out in Forever 21! According to her momma, she's already a lil diva!

Don't live in Cali? Don't be bummed! Other new and fabulously large locations will be popping up in other parts of the US!  There are nearly 30 stores in the works, including a 90,000 (!) square foot unit in Times Square! OMG! That's up here around my way!!! Excited! And a 125,000 square foot stunner is opening in Las Vegas' Fashion Show mall on the strip. Both are set to open mid 2010!

Forever 21 is also making moves on the international scene.  The fashion mega-chain is planning several stores in Europe next year. This spring they will open three Tokyo stores in Shinjuku, Ginza and Funabashi City.  With Japanese fashion being AMAZING, I can only imagine how Fab these stores will be!

Ladies start your shopping engines!!!

What do you think of the new, more fabulous Forever 21? Let's just hope they can solve that crazy long checkout line situation!

Have a Fashionably Fabulous Day!

Joy Adaeze : )

 

Pictures from Forever 21 Spring 2010 Lookbook

My 15 Fabulous New Ways To Wear Your Winter Scarves!

Hello Divas!

Here are my 15 Fabulous New Ways To Wear Your Winter Scarves!
Enjoy and I hope I made your winter more fabulous!
Comment on your favorite look!

For tips on how to tie, check out my YouTube video:  

www.youtube.com/joyadaeze1
Click Here For Part 1 Video 
Click Here For Part 2 Video
 

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So Ladies , what's your Favorite look? 

-Joy Adaeze : )

How To Look Fabulous On Rainy Days

Hello Divas!

When rainy weather hits, cheer up the dreary surroundings by throwing on a fashionably fabulous outfit! Trust me ladies, this does wonders for your mood.  On a particularly rainy day in  NYC last week, I wore this ensemble and felt so chic! No dark clouds and rain is gonna bring this fab chica down!

The key to pulling a fashionable and functional look on rainy days is all about making sure those rainy day essentials: the trench, the boots and of course your umbrella, are as fashionable as possible.  That's how you take it to the next level. Instead of a ho-hum jacket, I have on a full length vintage trench coat. In place of ordinary plastic rain boots, I am wearing faux patent leather '60s inspired boots with clear Lucite wedge heels.  And for my umbrella, I have a clear bubble vintage-inspired design.  I don't believe in breaking the bank to look Fabulous, so everything I have on is very affordable : )!   

I am also wearing menswear inspired pieces which is a HOT, HOT, HOT trend this winter.  And of course layering is always chic! (My next post will be on the "Art of Layering"!)

The 4-1-1:

The Blazer: Vintage
The Vest: Vintage
The Sweater (inside not shown): H&M
The Scarf: H&M
The Necklaces: Dereon and H&M
The Pin (on blazer): Aldo Accessories
The Jeans: Dereon
The Belt: Dereon
The Boots: Abaete for Payless
The Ring: Forever 21
The Trench: Vintage
The Umbrella: Vista
 

 

 

 

 

 At my Favorite Store: H&M Herald Square, NYC

Photos by Obi

What do you think of my look? Have a Fashionably Fabulous Day!

-Joy Adaeze : )

Get This Look: Men's Date Night Swag!

Hey babes and babettes!

Its Friday and for many of us, this means Date Night! We ladies always appreciate a man with style.  (Its so sexy, a major turn on : ) Take Pharrell, for example, who is known for his awesome sense of style.  I chose this look as my Date Night Swag because its sophisticated and smooth with a hint of mystery that women go crazy for!  Its effortlessly stylish and perfect for that romantic dinner or grown and sexy lounge.  Fellas, take heed!

 Get This Look:

 







The Blazer: Calvin Klein, $325

 The Shirt: Gap, $39.50

The Belt: Kenneth Cole Reaction, $40

The Jeans: Top Shop, $35

 

The Shoes: Calvin Klein, $120

So my fashionable people, what do you think of this "all black everything" look?

Love and Lollipops,

Joy Adaeze

Fab Look of the Day!!!

Hello Divas!

My Fab look of the Day comes from one of my good friends, Crystal Myers! This is what I like to call A Triple D Look: Dinner, Date Night and Dancing! Crystal wore this sexy outfit on her birthday while on vacation this December in Jamaica! Yea, Man! lol I am in love with this look, so well put together! And lets talk about the killer gold skirt...Sexy! I especially love the way her shoes are silver.  The mixture of silver and gold is very fashion foward, tres chic!

Congrats, girl, for making my Fab Look of the Day!

The 4-1-1:

The Skirt: Topaz, $30 (my top pick, and Awesome price!!)
The Top: Grocia Fashion, $60
The Belt: Steven Madden, $80
The Shoes: Michael Antonio, $35
The Jewelry: Lia Sophia 2009 Collection

So, divas, how much are you dying for this look!?

Love and Lollipops,

Joy Adaeze : )

I Love Mini Minimarket!

Hello Divas!

Yesterday I was walking through Williamsburg, Brooklyn and found the cutest boutique, Mini Minimarket!! (How much are you loving the adorable name?!) Owned by Erika Vala and Dana Schwister, Mini Minimarket opened its doors in 1999.  The store was built on the concept of "girlie bodega", a "little store packed with everything girls or women desire."  I was totally attracted to the store's vintage and cozy feel. I could have shopped there all day. Erika and Dana work with "all kinds of designers from local one-of-kind crafters to big apparel companies".

I had the best time looking at all the awesome accessories, clothes and shoes, so I decided to model the different looks for you!  And get this, all the dresses I'm wearing are on sale!!

Divas, whats your favorite look?

 Look #1: "Weekend City Babe"

The Dress: Ark and Company, $42 (on sale!)
The Belt: Chinese Laundry, $40
The Cuff:, $35
The Scarf:, $20
The Tights and Boots: my own

Look #2: Artsy-Edgy Babe

The Dress: Orion, $50 (on sale!)
The Leather Jacket: Beulah, $100
The Mesh Cuff:, $20
The Silver Necklace:, $42.50
The Tights and Boots: my own

Look #3: Bad Mamma-Jamma Babe

The Dress: For Joseph, $169 (on sale!)
The Gloves: S&K, $80 (my fave item of the day!!!!)
The Boots: Kelsi Dagger, $115 (on sale!)
The Wallet: Street Level, $40
The Beaded Sparkling Bracelets:, $12/each
The Glasses: Mini Minimarket, $15

How Amazing!

Mini Minimarket is so fun to shop! And awesome, affordable prices! Psst....they are having a huge sale now, so head on over! : )

Also, thanks to Miyuki and Maria, the stores associates, for being so helpful and sweet! You guys rock : ) I will definitely be back to shop!

Close-up Pics of Accessories:

I looooved these cute gloves!!!

I love things with bows : ) I'm a girly-bow kinda chick!

 

How dope is this wallet? Wows...

These boots are super awesome and comfy!!!
And lets not forget chic!

And Lastly, Additonal Fab Accessories I Adored!

 

 The Boots: Chelsea Crew, $80

These would be totally killer with a dress and leggings!

The Earrings: Petite Bijoux by Mini Minimarket, all $24

I am in love with these, bow earrings can do no wrong with any outfit!

The Tights: Nicole Miller, $10 (on sale, but sadly sold out!)

These bad boys drove me crazy! I want these tres bad!

And Their Best Seller....

Someone In Brooklyn Tee, $24...Love This!!!

Thank you, Mini Minimarket, for such chic, amazing fashion! See you soon!

Mini Minimarket

218 Bedford Ave.

Brooklyn, NY 11211

miniminimarket.com

Love and Lollipops,

Joy Adaeze : )