I felt it was time for a change so I held my breath and did “THE BIG CHOP”. Yes, I cut it all off. No hair, don’t care! What do you think of my new look? A huge thanks to Lashawn Black of Black Roots Salon (Silver Spring, MD) for the initial chop. Hugs to […]
Every well-dressed man knows looking sharp doesn’t come cheap. A good suit can run anywhere from $700 to well over $1,000. With those price points, preservation is key. Extend the life of your suit by getting it pressed and steamed in lieu of dry cleaning. If there are no stains and no odor, there is no need to dry clean. Germaphobes, get […]
While surfing the web, I stumbled upon Prince’s mugshot and had to share. Have you ever seen a more fabulous criminal?! Sorry Lindsay Lohan, Prince, has the mugshot game on lock. He’s giving mad face and mad mane! In the words of my Freakin’ Weekend fam, Tammy Fulton, “Only Prince can do jailhouse sexy!” The Purple One will be THE reason […]
When getting professional head shots, the general rule is, less is more. The purpose of a headshot is to highlight YOU, so keep your look clean and simple. Avoid busy patterns, statement jewelry, unnatural make up looks. All of these things will detract from the central focus…YOU. Avoid fashion choices that are too trendy to […]
Even with the dunks craze, some “girly girls” still don’t do sneakers. This look is a casual solution for such women. I put a Helmut Lang sweater (w/ sheer cut outs) with T by Alexander Wang sweat pants, Marc By Marc Jacobs color blocked wedges and a Milly color blocked satchel. I love pairing sweats […]
A while back, LSAW spotted Eric McKinley King (@MakingHisStory) looking quite fashionable while out and about in the District. Here is what he wore: Ralph Lauren tweed belted blazer, J-Crew tweed vest, Forsyth of Canada shirt, Buffalo jeans, Ben Sherman brogues, and the tie and tie bar from Vintage Treasury Shop. We appreciate how he […]
(Photos from Ladies Who Lunch NYC; Courtesy of theladieswholunch.org) An intimate afternoon of style, inspiration, and empowerment with dynamic women of various industries who want to share their journey with us, as we explore the world of entrepreneurship and what it takes to thrive as women in business. Our guest panelists will share their life […]
LSAW’s April Watts recently went to the Alicia Keys concert at Verizon Center in Washington, DC and this is what she wore: Top Shop Romper with embelished peter pan collar, Black cut out tights, Vera Wang ankle boots, distressed leather cropped jacket, and white Camille Gabriele “primrose” handbag.
British singing sensation, Lianne La Havas, recently performed at the legendary 9:30 Club in Washington, DC. LSAW knew La Havas would be good but she far exceeded any expectations. The multi-instrumentalist belted out tunes from her debut CD, “Is Your Love Big Enough?“, with the passion of a new artist and the style of a […]
LSAW LOVES Janelle Monae! In addition to being a bonafide talent, she is unique and unabashedly true to herself. We were pleased to pick up the May issue of Essence Magazine and find the “electric lady” gracing the cover in vintage Chanel earrings and an Yves Saint Laurent blouse. If you’d like to mimic Janelle’s […]
Greg Horn, 35, was arrested and charged with child endangerment and corporal punishment after a video of him whipping his two teen daughters went viral. Allegedly, Horn whipped his daughters after discovering a video clip on Facebook of the girls “twerking”. Read the full story here http://news.sky.com/story/1074267/twerking-video-dad-arrested-over-beating.
We may not agree with Rihanna’s “rockstar” antics, but the Pop Princess is undeniably gorgeous and always on fashion’s cutting edge.