Style Session Firm Chosen to Style for Soul Train Awards

Last week was very busy for the Style Session Firm. Selected to style for the Soul Train Awards, the Style Session Firm showed its eclectic touch on stage! R.Kelly dancers, Egyptian, the dance battle between Terrance Howard and Taraji P. Henson, Cee-lo dancers, and Ron Isley were the performing acts that obtained the Style Session Firm's styling services. Be sure to watch the 2010 Soul Train Awards on Centric & BET Nov 28 @ 9/8c. Stay tuned...pictures are coming soon!

Quiet on the Set!

The Style Session Firm is back on set once again! Selected to do wardrobe styling for Taryn, a fresh new artist entering the music industry, the Style Session Firm had to create four stunning looks for her first promotional photo shoot...to check out what happened on the set view additional photos below!

Inspirational Quote

"Elegance does not consist in putting on a new dress." -Coco Chanel

New York Fashion Week: Spring 2011 Highlights

Rag & Bone Spring 2011

Mik Cire Spring 2011

Robert Geller

Inspirational Quote

"Clothes are inevitable. They are nothing less than the furniture of the mind made visible." ~James Laver

New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire: Next to Cover Vogue

New York Knicks power forward, Amare Stoudemire, will bring his game from the court to dominate the cover of Vogue Magazine. The Knicks million dollar man was invited by Vogue editor, Anna Wintour, who also invited Lebron James to cover Vogue magazine a few years back.

Stoudemire has spent the past few days attending shows during New York’s Fashion week, and on yesterday he joined editor-at-large Hamish Bowles at the Tommy Hilfiger runway show. Expect to see Amare Stoudemire on the cover of Vogue relatively soon.

Inspirational Quote

"If you're not inspired, get inspired. Be inspired by fashion." -Unknown

Robert Geller: Spring 2011

Notable designer, Robert Geller, is known for his foward-looking menswear that men can actually wear, but during New York's Fashion Week, Geller's past shows are remembered as being referenced by vampires and the romance of Eastern Europe. This year in what maybe have been his most approachable collection to date, as the fashion critics would put it, Geller included pieces that were mixed with military standards and a rocker edge. Olive was a huge theme (military jackets and vests), scooped-necked tees layered under leather jackets, thin cardigans, as well as treated vests.

You can view the entire Robert Geller Spring 2011 collection HERE

Inspirational Quote

"When in doubt, wear RED." -Bill Blass

Gucci: Fall/Winter Menswear

"Fashion's Night Out" @ MODA 404 Men's Boutique

Celebrate Fashion's Night Out at Moda404 Men's Boutique from 6pm-9pm on Sept 10th. Enjoy a glass of wine while viewing Exclusive Vintage Eyewear from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Receive great styling tips from our in-house celebrity stylists and a special gift with purchase of eyewear!

Inspirational Quote

"One should either be a work of art or wear a work of art." -Oscar Wilde

The DO's & Don'ts of Fall Style

Last week I posted the "What Not To Wear" Fall 2010 guide for men. It would only be right if I did a little something for the ladies as well....Yall make mistakes too lol.

With every season, there comes a new set of rules. Here are 5 Do's and Don'ts of Fall Style.....

1. DO: Go Neutural....return to the classic camel.
DONT: Do the same shade from head to toe...mix in other neutrals.

2. DO: Have fun with accessories.
DONT: Over accessorize

3. DO: Invest in belts...add a belt to your waist. It defines your shape.
DONT: Be afraid of your curves.

4. DO: Try tailored pieces.
DONT: Do the "politician" pantsuit thing.

5. DO: Invest in leather. It's a key essential for this Fall.
DONT: Do leather from head to toe. Try adding a leather belt to your look or just wearing a cropped biker jacket with distress jeans.

Inspirational Quote

"Style is an expression of individualism mixed with charisma. Fashion is something that comes after style.” -John Fairchild

ADIDAS-Fall 2010 Collection

Adidas has released what they would like to call "Adidas Skateboarding," their Falll 2010 Collection. The new lineup includes the popular Campus Vulc in simpler, mature colorways, just as most prefer. Another fun piece is the larger tongue. The palette is quiet pared-down in general, and materials lean heavily towards suede for the fall weather.

Inspirational Quote

"Even knowledge has to be in the fashion, and where it is not, it is wise to affect ignorance."

What Not To Wear: Fall 2010

With the Summer coming to an end, make sure to leave white denim, pastels, and linen in the yesterday's of last season. For every season there is a constant evolution of "what-to-wears" that make "what not's" a little less obvious. It is very easy to make a fashion mistake next season, but I am here to help you avoid them....

What Not To Wear: Fall 2010

1. Light Wash Jeans

2. Citrus Scents

3. Pointy Boots

5. All Weather Wool

Inspirational Quote

"Dressing is a way of Life" - Yves Saint

Casio G-Shock: September New Releases

Casio release their eight new entries of G-Shocks, including the new model series G-001.The new model has 20-Bar water resistance, 48 cities world time, a stop watch, alarms, and more. The new Casio G-Shocks are set to arrive in the U.S. within the next few weeks.

Atlanta to Participate in Upcoming "Fashion's Night Out"

On Friday, September 10, 2010, Atlanta will participate in the worldwide fashion promotion "Fashion's Night Out" for the very first time. From 6 to 9pm, Atlanta retailers will host model showcases, hold concerts, and offer exclusive giveaway's in hopes to bring shoppers to their stores.

"Fashion's Night Out" is a is a city-wide, one night only style event created by Vogue, The Council of Fashion Designers of America and NYC & Company. The now global event, originated in New York in 2009, and now expands to cities, such as L.A., Atlanta, Dallas, and Chicago, as well as in many countries.

Partcipating retailers include:

• Cole Haan
• Jeffrey
• Jimmy Choo
• Mezlan
• Saks Fifth Avenue

     AND MANY MORE!

Inspirational Quote

"Fashion is born by small facts, trends, or even politics." -Elsa Schiaparelli

Inspirational Quote

"Fashion is what goes out of fashion." -Salvador Dali

Men's Euro Retail Report

These key sightings have been spotted emerging in stores throughout Europe. The trends include patch mosaics, sun bleach denim, khaki's, high tops, and nautical stripes. 

 Patch Mosaic 

Sun Bleach Denim

Khaki's

High Tops

Nautical Stripes

Inspirational Quote

"Common sense is genius dressed in clothes." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Hugo Boss Black Fall & Winter Show

Inspirational Quote

"Anyone can get dressed up and glamorous, but it is how people dress in their days off that are the most intriguing." -Alexander Wang

Kanye' West At Milan's Mens Fashion Week Wearing Velvet

Velvet clothing is a key essential for this fall and winter. Women will be pleasantly surprised because the velvet revival comes in all the right forms for next season. From dresses to pants, and blazers, the velvet trend will add an edgy vibe to your style. Try also adding velvet accessories, such as gloves, scarves, or handbags to your wardrobe. (READ MORE) 

Inspirational Quote

"Be Daring, be Different, be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the Play-It-Safers, the creatures of the commonplace, the slaves of the ordinary." -Cecil Beaton

The Combat Boot

Military inspired fashion has become a definite trend for next season. Although it’s been on the rise since 2008, more artists and fashion gurus within the hip hop community are adapting to it. From marching jackets to cargo pants, the uniform is the inspiration for this fall’s tailored look.... (READ MORE) 

Style Session

The Sensei of Fashion caught up with Dallas Martin @ MODA 404 for a Style Session. Check it Out!

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Inspirational Quote

"I believe that fashion is not about what you wear, but how you wear it. It's more than putting together outfits and creating different looks, but a form of expression of one's identity, creating a new outer layer of skin. I live it. I breathe it. I express it." -Adetayo Fajemisin 

The Trench Coat

Fall Must-Have: The trench coat will never go out of style, but making sure that it's cut right these days is important. The cotten trench is simple, yet stylish, and a modern take on the classic U.S. marine corps-issue coat. It's the perfect quick cover-up on fall days with a slight chill in the air. The collar up is a must!

Inspirational Quote

"I think fashion is about suspense and surprise and fantasy. It’s not about rules." -Wolfgang Joop