To and Fro

This post was inspired a dear friend's Facebook profile image that proudly boast "If you can rock the afro rock the afro". I've been collecting images of people with naturals, as I've been growing my own, for a few years. As a product of the 70s I carry a sentimental longing for the fashion fads, catch phrases, movie motifs, and hairstyles paired with that decade.

Here are a few of my fro favs.

An image from JANE back in the day before they folded

Trading cards from Frenchpaper.com

The glam Face Book profile pic that inspired this post; source unknow

A-side and B-side

I scan fabrics, like I scan photos. These I scanned on both sides. The tactile quality feels so domestic.

Creative Philanthropy

Tory Burch, the designer of those colorful logo flats, has put together a mellow compilation with artists like Kristy Maccoll, Estelle, The Black Lips, and Pixies. This is the first in a series that Tory will be creating to increase support for different causes around the world. This first volume benefits Save the Children and can be purchased in stores and online.

I got my copy earlier this month and I dig it. It's perfect for just about anything. What a cool way to support a cause. Please share other examples of creative philanthropy.

I am all ears.

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interior booklet artwork by
Julie Mehretu

Fashion Week :: random shots

The end of the week...

Fashion Week :: PROJECT BLACKOUT

Yes, I know, Fashion Week ended on Friday but I have a few more stories to posts. So, bear with me please.

I walked up to Randal to get a closer look at his stunning ocean blue specs, and walked away a part of a movement. Project Blackout is an effort focused on promoting and expanding the representation of people of color in the fashion industry. Throughout the week I observed both the need and the readiness for this change. I am excited to see what the future holds and ready to be a part of the progress.

Love the look!

Thanks for the bag; I've been toting it around.

Fashion Week :: REBECCA TAYLOR

Stars like Tori Spelling and Jamie-Lynn Sigler made a point to attend the Rebecca Taylor runway show, last Thursday, to see the fall 2009 collection. Rebecca's pieces are flirty, fresh, and feminine. This designer seems to have a knack for knowing what makes a woman feel pretty and that's beautiful.

Fashion Week :: BABY PHAT

I enjoyed the fall 2009 Baby Phat collection more than I thought I would. The pieces had a vintage flair bringing a soft finish to their edginess. The use of embellishment was superb--great appliqué placement on the jeans.

Gotham Hall was full. I watched with friends, from a screen, in the Balcony. Here is one of my favorite looks:

I may own my first Baby Phat jeans this fall, if I can get my hands on these!

Kimora with Ming Lee and Aoki Lee

Backstage after the show, in the "fab lane"!

Emmy award winning costume designer, stylist, and designer Patricia Field

models on the red carpet