Women are powerful.Most of us don’t know that and  it’s a shame…I won’t get in to the deep underlying issues.. but i’d like to bring your attention to  this fierce diva that is Cristina Fernandez De Kirchner,Argentina’s current president.She is rocking a thick belt,wedge sandals,a necklace other than pearls,she has accessories on! In some countries women can be women…power does not have to be masculine…In the US ,we have issues..women in power if you take a closer look have to be almost masculine,granted taste and fashion are very individual , Nevertheless if you look at some of the most powerful women in corporations none of them usually have hair this long, or rock as much eyeliner…

To My corporate HighSnobette’s I just want to say it’s okay to be hot and have flava, sexy comes from the inside no need to cut your hair and wear turtlenecks to make "them" comfortable,cause you know that’s what  corporate dress codes are all about, hide as much of a woman as possible,she can’t express who she is…no bright colors,no bare legs…Seriously I wonder if Hillary would have gotten this far if she was "sexier" was there something really safe  and neutral about the bob and the pantsuits?

Designed by Bob Bland, Brooklyn Royalty reflects the fierce independent spirit associated with New York’s most flava-full  borough, Brooklyn! Yep I said it…

The star of her debut collection has to be the Metallic Jean (above)made in the US and perfectly washable,A great great standout from the traditional bright colored or dark denim

Full picture on the next page…

Hugo Boss had an event the other night and one of the guests, VJ Romina Aranzola (no idea who she is), was wearing an outfit that I’ve noticed has emerged as a hot look for summer 2008. I like to call it the Hammer Girl . It’s the famous MC Hammer harem pants combined with the skimpiest of American Apparel wife-Bs and an often colorful or patterned bra.

I’m not sure if it’s just a summer thing or something of a reaction to the extremely snug straight leg and hightops look that has been dominating the streetwear scene for a while now. Whatever it is, I always love a new look, however, this is one that I will probably only cheer from the sidelines. I personally cut my teeth on punker looks and as a result I feel weird wearing anything baggy. I’m not even crazy about those jersey dresses just ’cause they’re too soft and flowly. But do your thing, women, blaze your new fashion trails.

And people say there aren’t new trends anymore.

On one of the many road trips we took in College I remember a particular one, where Twah,  our resident fashionista took the wheel ,and  rocked a sleek pair of driving gloves,I remember thinking how cool! There is something very chic and glamourous  about it…

Driving Gloves can really add a kick to a bland outfit..Pat Field’s just received a whole bunch!

Enjoy

-sgp

Inspired by Japanese culture The Covet line translates  the duality found in nature of  strenght  and fragility.Entirely made of natural fibers,(hooray!!) Covet dresses men and women in sharp, modern pieces that convey great style and creativity.

see the rest of the line here

Enjoy

Last Night yours truly was out on the town at the  Made Me Fall 08 Launch party Hosted By Worship Worthy and Around the Way Girls  at Hawt venue Socialista

As you can see from the bare shoulders and backless combos most of the ladies got decked out,The guys tough…All I have to say is dress like you mean it…serously…Men’s fashion has come a looooong way,with so many cools tuff out there…

Anyway,I just had to let that out.. check after the jump for  some of the peeps..

 Spulrging on the latest ,hottest x y or z can lead to reflection,and careful consideration if passion does not just get the best of you every time..Nonetheless one thing I believe every woman should have and prolly splurge on  is good luggage…

 The airlines try to charge you for every thing,food , choosing your seat, ,checking in a bag…So, until you have your own jet,you might as well keep your belongings with you and do so with a well designed,stylish bag.

Seriously forget vanity… when it comes to travelling you  want  your luggage to last.Especially if you travel alot,check  the new Mulholland Collections ,a 20 year old  label based in the US for some ideas:

*The M Labyrynth(satchel above)  ,employs geometric patterns derived from Classic Roman style, giving each piece a slick, modern and edgy vibe. Made of Latigo leather and designed with a proprietary debossing technique. The Labyrinth motif was derived from a 4^th century design very modern and geometric, my favorite!

*The Waxed Canvas,a 100 year-old performance textile, once developed for Aussie cowboys, making for an ideal vintage-look. Vintage Waxed Canvas’ safari, outback aesthetic is water-repellent and breathable and the hardware is a gunmetal finish .

The Boardroom incorporates suiting fabrics with leather accents to create a sleek,intello -chic look."Made of 100% polyester, for strength and durability."

The Worth collection"combines the sheen of Italian patent leather with matte pebble grain hides. High-end Italian hardware, contrast top stitching, silver linings and antique silver finish zippers"   channels in you inner country club chic…

When Samia posted about the Ladies Lotto event, she mentioned that Camilla Ehlke was the speaker. Those of you who know this biz well, know that Camilla as founder of Triple5 Soul was one of the pioneers of the modern day streetwear movement. She no longer owns the company (and pointed out during the talk that the company web site has been stripped of any reference to her!), but her penchent for creating and blazing trails didn’t end with Triple5.

Samia also linked to her latest venture, Breathe Inn, a bread and breakfast located in the the Catskill Mountains of New York, and I just wanted to focus in on it a little more in this post because it truely is a neat-o place and is one of those ventures that makes so much sense that you look at it and think, duh, why didn’t I think of that??

^^One of the rooms at Breathe-Inn. This is the Sunny Corner Room. While there, you can hike, do yoga, eat organic food cooked up by Ehlke’s partner and husband, Chef Marlon Aitchenson, and think, dammit, I wish MY room looked liked this!

And Ehlke and Aitchenson aren’t stopping there. There are plans in the works–after a certain baby is born–to open other locations internationally. Amazing, right?

I know you mainly come here for the fashion and the RihRih images, but I have a feeling that the pillows by LaidBackHome featured in this post will be of interest to all you who haven’t yet been made homeless by your shoe collection.

^^Those are breakdancers in the pillow of the left. Both are made of a heavyweight denim cotton and you can’t see this cute detail in the image, but the zipper toggle is the same kind used on jeans.

When I read of florals being a hot fall trend, I get all half sick to my stomach as visions of Laura Ashley dance through my head. But I’m better than okay with this Something Else floral dress at Pixie Market (it’s actually not for sale there yet but will be soon) ’cause the cut is simple and the flowers aren’t about power as much as cleverness and irony.

If you wanna see a close up on the fabric, click to the right….