The forgotten.

After all the hustle and bustle of the Gala at the Met last night about "who wore what" and "Best and Worst Dressed" you can forget about the little things that makes moments like those memorable and inspiring. I wish i was there and maybe one day I will be attending but until then I found these images really inspiring and interesting. The first 3 would make great desktops. Click to enlarge








"The call" - We've all been there. You just came out of the party and it's time to go home. Your calling your ride "You parked where?!"

2009 Costume Institute Gala

Last night the annual Costume Institute Gala was held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. There where many belle's of the ball and I'll post later on my favorites but I must address Miss Rihanna's ensemble. At first glace I thought her suit designed by Dolce & Gabbana was horrendous. After picturing her in a fancifull gown or a sexy fitted mini dress, or any frilled metallic combination of the two, I then reconsidered and realised her outfit of choice (or stylists choice) was perfect. I'm thinking she wasn't intending on jumping onto any "best dressed lists but if the idea was a PR stunt, she certainly grabbed my attention. Welcome back Ri-Ri. Kudos on her hair and make-up. Its the most fabulous part of your whole outfit.



For full coverage on the Met Gala's Hit's and Misses check out Red Carpet Fashion Awards and Black Style Central.

Matthew Williamson X H&M Summer Collection

Take two! Later this month part two of the Matthew Williamson collection will be released. I missed the first release so hopefully I will be able to get my hands on a few of these pieces. I have my eye on the turquoise tulip mini skirt and the peacock tank. Among the collection are scarfs, cute flowy tops, a fab motorcycle style jacket and colorful and flirty swim pieces. Prepare yourself because I have a feeling this time a around it's going to be twice as hott.

Creating personal style.

In the world of the fashion conscious it's imperative to possess a personal style to be easily recognized if you aren't a model or celeb. I noticed that younger fashionista use the word" unique" when they're asked to describe their style. The word is used so often that it defeats the purpose of it's meaning (in my opinion). I've always taken a note on how to develop a personal style. You have to have one consistent trait and then you can insert different variables into your style.

Take stylist Pat Feild for example. We will always recognize her with her flaming red hair. She then mixes different pieces to build her outfits and we've grown to love her quirkiness.



Designer Erin Featherson (I love her) always keeps her platinum blonde bangs cut perfectly.
New singer Janelle Monae always sports androgynous outfits with her hair fashioned in a retro quiff. Even if you can't remember her name, you would could remember her style.
We all know Anna Wintour by her sharply cut bob hairstyle and her over sized glasses.
What is your constant variable?? It can be your hair like these ladies, or a certain accessory you always wear or even a shirt your obsessed with. Whatever you do stay consistent and OWN IT! That's how you'll create your personal style and truly become "unique."