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LaTanya B. I LOVE fashion and art. Outside of work (and sometime during work lol!) this is where my head is. I love anything that can express feeling and emotion whether it be music, poetry, dance, art, books and even fashion which I consider an art in itself. My advice is to do whatever brings peace and joy to your life even if your not doing it for a living. Who knows, things can change:) I hope this blog brings happiness and light. Peace & Love, L.B.

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Zara Shoe Obession: Please Help!!!

I saw these navy blue, satin, strappy, platform heels at the Zara store by Metro Center last night and they didn't have my size. I thought it was no big deal until I went home and thought of all the outfits in my closet those shoes would go perfect with. Now I'm obsessed!!! I'm going to the Zara in Montgomery Mall tonight in hopes that they have my size. If not then I will have to go to the one in Georgetown. This is a problem. I don't think I'm going to be content without them :(

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Mariel Haenn: Stylist

If there is any stylist I would dream of working for and assisting it would be Mariel Haenn. I have been keeping track of her work for a long time now and she is hands down the best out there right now.

Everyone knows her from her work styling Rihanna but she's worked and still works with a lot of celebrities such as Jada Pinkett Smith, Will Smith, Ciara, the Simmons Girls (Angela & Vanessa), Megan Good, and others.

Here's some of the looks she created for celebrities we know.





And of course Rihanna.



For more pictures of her work click here

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Camera for Me: Nixon D60

I am seriously obsessed. Even since I have become interested this camera, I have been seeing it everywhere.




I have to have it. I want to have a professional camera that will lessen my need for editing. I know editing is important no matter what camera you use. But I still think it's good to have a really good camera for different functions. I have a Kodak camera that I got last summer and it works very well for quick shots around town with friends, but the Nikon has a great features for taking fashion shots and I could really use that.

The only drawback is that a tripod doesn't come with it so I will have to buy it separately.

The original price is $695.00. I know!! But the price has dropped to about $500.00 which is a pretty decent drop. But since we're talkin about my broke ass...I needs better. I could buy it now but I think I will wait a little while longer to see if I can get a better deal. With my luck they'll come out with a newer one, and with a tripod. Woot!

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Designers Cutback for Fall 09/10 Fashion Week

Since a lot of designers are opting out of Fashion Week this year, do you think it will be easier for me to crash.....? Just a thought. I figured I'd probably have a good shot at a decent seat, who knows.

For designers who are just now decided to make their lines smaller; what will happen to those samples that don't show? Are you thinking what I'm thinking? Hmmm.

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eLuxury.com Shutting Down

So, I just found out from Stylehog.com that sLuxury the online retailer will be shutting down or converting rather. It will soon become a blog site for it's parent company LVMH to post information on its fashion labels such at Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Marc Jacobs and others.

I'm a little disappointed at this news because I really like the sight and have bought a few things from them over the years even though it is expensive. But I am also interested in finding out how the blog turns out. Hopefully it goes well.

Seeing that a lot of people can't afford to buy the expensive merchandise on eLuxury.com except for maybe once in a blue moon like me, I can't wait to see what happens to the inventory. Zack Posen dresses and jackets and Gaultier shoes for 60%- 70% off! It can't get any better than that. I guess if the site carried Dries Van Noten shoes it could. I've been trying to get my hands on that label to add to my collection.

Here are a few things that I am (wishfully) thinking will go on sale before the shut down


This 3.1 Phillip Lim top for $625.00




A structured jacket from Zac Posen at $1,440




And last but not least a pair of Jean Paul Gaultier shoes for $995.00

I know those prices are pretty high and to think that they will go for a decent price is "crazy" status. Hey! Let me have my dream!

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Victory Ford's Wardrobe

After watching the last Project Runway episode where the contestants had to design a garment for Brooke Sheilds to wear on her show Lipstick Jungle, I was surprised that I had not ever heard of this show before. I have no idea how this show could have possibly when over my head. I mean, I know people rarely watch local channels on tv anymore but since it is very fashion oriented I would think I would at least hear a buzz. I even heard about Cashmere Mafia which only a short blip. I didn't even get a chance to catch an episode. Anyway, enough with the grumbling.... lets talk about the clothes.

I decided to take a look at an episode of the show online and ended up watching the whole season in a few hours and I'm hooked. So I have become a very committed viewer to the second season. Not only is the story good, but the clothes...gorgeous!!

First, as you all may have guessed, my favorite character on the show is Victory, played by Lindsay Price, who is a fashion designer trying to pull her company out of a ruff patch. I loooove her. She's so fierce. I mean I would die for her wardrobe. I'm not really into Brooks Sheild's character Wendy's wardrobe, but I love Nico's played by Kim Raver. She has the really power woman wardrobe.

Here are a few peices from Victory Ford's character that I liked.


They say a neutral colored trench coat should be in every girls closet and I think this coat is very chic, expecially with the red belt.



I also liked this party dress that she wore in one of the episodes in the first season.


This one I really liked the most. I don't own anything draped or anything mini. It's something I really would add to my closet and find use for.

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Addiction: Accessories

Lately, I have become very interested in accesories. I tell myself that it is okay to spend a lot of money on an accessory because you don't have to worry about it getting to small or getting old. Bags, shoes, jewelry; they can always be worn again. There like collectibles which they have become for me. The enhance any wardrobe.

For instance, my day to day wardrobe is rather plain (something I hope to change), and without accessories it would be shameful! On a normal casual day I would probably wear a v-neck tshirt from American Apparel or Hanes and some jeans. It could look homely or unexciting without some jewelry, a nice handbag or some heels (please not all three).

Considering the issues of our dear ole free market economy, I feel spending my hard earned cash on accessories that accent my wardrobe is okay. And I feel like I am still shopping consiously. Well at least this is what I can tell myself.

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Bringin' in the New Year, Yay!!!

Happy New Year everyone!!!

I am soooo excited about this year and what it has the potential to bring. I know some people who rather not make new years resolutions but me on the other hand....I like to plan ahead. This new year can be whatever you make it and I felt it was the perfect time for me to start posting on Style Addiction blog.

This blog has been a long time in the making as some of you know. I had been back and forth with what I wanted the content to be about. I am a fashion addict and it's what I live and breathe everyday so it only made sense that fashion be one of the topics of this blog. But that isn't all that I am addicted to. Fashion is only an addition to a lifestyle. One can not be without the other. So this year (and so on) I plan to bring different topics and subjects. I encourage questions, suggestions and comments. Email me, I love to chat.

So for my goals this year, here are a few (the original list is pretty long):

1. Be active in the blog sphere
2. Continue building my fashion collection
3. Get more styling gigs
4. Enhance my makeup application skills
5. Spend more time with family
6. Graduate
7. Pay off some bills
8. Become a better cook
9. Plan a trip out of the country for myself

Oh that's not even the half. You have not idea. So look forward to hearing more from me and I wish you all many blessings and adventures in 2009.

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