The World Is Your Runway...

 

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Hey Guys,

OMG its Fashion Week!

Modalista Designers

So to kick off this marvelous week we got invited to a fashion show by Modalista! It’s not just any ordinary online boutique but an outlet for self expression. The runway was super cool and the pieces were fabulous as well! The look was very 1960’s from the style to hair and makeup. I love that retro/mod look they had going on. It kind of reminded me of the young Audrey Hepburn days. I think its genius bringing back “back in the day” fashion with a touch of today…. I LOVE IT!

Scene Stealers with Malik So Chic

For the spring – according to the show – LADIES, try to go for the yellows, blues, a light grey and even black with some serious pumps (think rhinestones, sequence...go crazy with it)! As for the material, go with laced up topsor a sequenced outfit and expose that cleavage ;) FELLAS, its all about the blazers and fitted jeans! NOW GO & EXPRESS YOURSELF!

Kudos to the founder and creative designer Monica Phromsavanh…Great show!  I love the fact that this Latina accomplished her goal as being a successful entrepreneur.

Taboo getting interviewed for ULR

Later that day we went to visit socialite and TV fashion expert, Malik So Chic for his new handbag line called “Pampered Royale” (check Jess’s blog for the 411).

Taboo from THE BLACK EYED PEAS came to our offices, showed some love & posed for Urban Latino Magazine! He was there to promote his new book, Fallin Up; My Story. He was so pleasant to interact with. He even did a drop for us as well as a synopsis of the book (check our video). It’s his story of his trial and tribulations; I can’t wait to read and be inspired. Get your copy!

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You know guys, if you really think about it … the world is YOUR runway so whoever is distracting you, simply maintain that focused face and make sure NO ONE GETS in your way (wear confidence as your makeup).  Seriously, I realized that fashion, books, blogs, radio, TV all have one thing in common and that’s EXPRESSION! So go out there and make a statement!

STRIKE A POSE … "VOUGE" – Madonna, my song of the week.  

xo, Samantha

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What's Up!

This week has been awesome! Wednesday kicked off Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week here in New York City. Fashion Week is a week long event that allows fashion designers and brands to display their latest collections in runway shows, while buyers take a look at the latest trends. Most importantly though, it lets the industry know what is "in" and what is "out" for the season.

Modalists Fashion Show

Samantha and I started our Fashion Week early with the Modalistas Fashion Show presented by Fashion Forward Tuesdays. The show was great and featured designs from Charles Dieujuste, Daniela Zagnolli, Dasgupta, Henry De La Paz, Kastle Designs, Shauntele, Tribal Couture and Edwing D'Angelo.  Get the full 411 from Samantha.

After that show, we headed uptown to 220 Atlier for the launch party event for Malik So Chic's Pampered Royale handbag collection.  

Malik So Chic, originally from Ohio, is a Manhattan socialite who came to New York about 4 years ago and began working as an assistant for Patti Wilson (a stylist) and V & Visionaire magazines. He is most memorable for his unique sense of style which has led him to host various NYC parties. He is also the co-star of Tinsley Mortimer's reality show High Society, which debuts in March on the CW. 

Malik So Chic

With a name like Malik So Chic its no wonder, he is serious about his fashion. He was voted best dressed in high school, and its a title he lives up to today. He's often seen wearing rhinestone lens-less glasses and bright (at times outrageous) clothing.

Malik So Chic developed the Pampered Royale label to "represent any woman who aspires to a life of modern luxury without limitations of society or class level."  Pampered Royale is "sexy, confident and seductive...for women who have a talent for making their dreams come true and conduct their life in effortless leisure."

I was not a fan (lol).  The handbags seemed a bit over the top for my liking with mixtures of faux furs, specialty leathers, novelty fabrics and feathers. The handbags seemed almost childish to me. 

Scene Stealers w/ Taboo

The next day, we had a visit from Taboo, founding member of the six-time Grammy Award winning group The Black Eyed Peas, here at the Urban Latino offices. He was here in New York City promoting his new memoir Fallin' Up: My Story and for a photoshoot for our upcoming issue of ULM.  The Mexican-American star tells the riveting story of his journey from the drug crime-ridden neighborhoods of L.A. to the packed performance sites around the world. While is rise to fame is inspiring, the book also takes a look at the darker, more private tale of Taboo, from his long neglect of the son he had at eighteen to the addictions to drugs and alcohol that almost ended his career.  His book is honest to say the least and will be on the must-read list for BEP fans, new and old.

Song of the Week: "Shooting Star" - David Rush - ft LMFAO, Pitbull & Kevin Rudolf

xo, Jessica 

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