I love seeing collaborative efforts from fashion creatives such as the hand sewn denim thigh high boots by Rox Brown and Trinity. Personal shopper and stylist to the fashion brand V Files’s very own Rox Brown flaunted the denim patch works designs to her 47k Instagram followers. These boots are really a  piece of art work. Even fashion influencer Kim Kardashian had to get her hands on a pair of the “Roxstar” boots. After saying “Go” to purchase the $700 boots quickly sold out and was available for pre-order on VFiles website. “Each boot is hand sewn by me using vintage denim making each pair unique”, says Trinity.

Pre-order here: https://www.vfiles.com/vfiles/32061/media/737690

I couldn’t forget something for the fellas! Although we all may agree this next boot can be worn by both men and women. Atlanta rapper 21 Savage partnered with retailer Jimmy Jazz to release the Timberland 6-inch Denim Boot. The denim, acid- wash design are sold exclusively at Jimmy Jazz stores. Adult sizes will retail at $200 and children’s at $140. Atlanta customers also receive a free 21 Savage mixtape, Savage Mode with purchase of boot.

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The thought of who you would share the rest of your life with has crossed your mind, maybe once or twice since you were a little girl. Now, that you’re engaged to be married, so many thoughts about your wedding day are running through your head. Most importantly the dress has been redesigned several times in your head. Regardless of all your depictions and admirations, you have to pick a date!

The date of your wedding sets the tone no matter where your holy sacrament takes place. Whether your wedlock is in a courthouse, on a beach, or wherever,  you have to plan towards the season. Planning a Summer wedding takes consideration of the weather, location, and much more!

The sun will come out in tomorrow, bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow there’ll be sun!
So, avoid becoming bridezilla during your Summer wedding and consider some of these beauty tips to assist and guide you in glamorizing you for your Summer wedding.

Your Wedding Dress for a Summer Wedding
Before you say yes to the dress make sure it’s appropriate for Summer weather. You don’t want to end up a bridezilla because you’re sweating profusely. When you’re looking for your perfect Summer wedding dress, make sure you don’t overlook these beauty tips:

• Chose a dress that lets your skin breathe (backless dress, V-neck dress, high-low dress, or halter dress)

• Look for the go-to material for June wedding dresses: silk, chiffon, or lace fabrics that will bring an elegant and light feeling to the dress

• Refer to your favorite designer’s bridal collection for ideas. Vera Wang’s Spring 2015 bridal collection, exudes a mysterious, edgy, yet elegant look. Intricate lace fabrics could make for a fashion-forward yet comfortable bride.

• Use an invisible deodorant to avoid residue build up. According to itsgr9.com, which provides top 10 lists of things, facts, people and products reviews, Dove Sensitive Skin is one of the most popular deodorants in 2015

• Remove unwanted hair (wax, razor, laser) to avoid excess sweating

Your Hair for Summer Weddings
Summer is a time when you are most likely to take advantage of the weather when selecting a location for your wedding and reception. Whether your nuptials will be on a beach, poolside, in a garden, reception hall or a church wedding, your hair will need to fit the environment.

Out of your face hair-dos tend to work best in summer to avoid frizzy or wind-blown hair. Use hair accessories to spice up your look, but don’t go overboard. If there’s a lot going on with your dress, use a dainty headpiece. It’s unreasonable to think your hair won’t change when you sweat so avoid styling the hair with bangs during the summer. A curly style is more reasonable because it can blend better with untidy hair. Use humidity control products on the front of your hair to keep a neat look.
Some great summer hairstyles include: Mid-high/ low buns, low ponytails, slicked straight back, or fishtail braid

Your Skin Treatments
Regardless of the season, when it comes to makeup, your skin is like a canvas and it should be as smooth and clear to avoid flaky make up. If you are having skin problems, see a dermatologist to work on clearing your skin rather than trying to cover it up. It takes more coverage to hide bumps and acne scars than on smooth skin, and more makeup coverage shouldn’t be your number one goal.

Summer is definitely the time to ditch the heavy makeup. Heavy makeup during a summer wedding can be a potential disaster because it may sweat right off. Let’s not forget to mention the happy tears, nervous sweats, and the family smooches.

Lastly, remember to prep your skin before applying makeup. Prepping will help your makeup look better and you feel better.

Skin Care Products for Night and Day
I have oily skin, so when I’m not making my own home remedies for my skin I first wash my face with Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash. Next, I exfoliate with ST Ives Green Tea Scrub (blackhead clearing or blemish control). Then I moisturize with African Shea butter and apply Ambi Fade Cream to my dark spots.

Natural Approach to Skin Care
A skincare regimen especially for oily or acne-prone skin is to wash with Nubian Heritage Lemongrass and Tea Tree Bar Soap, exfoliate the face and body with (brown sugar, honey, olive oil), apply blemish control mask (lemon, honey), and then moisturize with African Shea butter.

Your Teeth Need Attention for Your Wedding Day, Too
Maintain the pearly whites because you don’t want to look back at the wedding album to see teeth yellow as the sun. Hey, it happens. See your dentist for a teeth whitening treatment. You can use DYI (do-it-yourself) treatments to brighten your teeth at home and save money.

To help your teeth brightening process faster, stay away from substances that stain teeth such as nicotine and coffee. Maintain oral hygiene to prevent plaque build up, cavities, gum disease, and bad breath; all things you want to especially avoid on your wedding day.

Natural Approach to Teeth Whitening for Your Wedding Day
A strawberry and baking- soda mixture can be used t brighten the surface of your teeth. You shouldn’t use this treatment excessively because too much of the malic acid from the strawberries can soften the enamel. Too much of anything is bad! The mixture doesn’t fully penetrate the teeth to remove stains. It helps whiten the surface of your teeth by removing the plaque and it’s great for a quick brightening.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 35% of the teeth aren’t cleaned when you skip flossing. So make sure to brush and floss and you’ll be picture perfect for your wedding.

May your wedding be a wonderful one full of many happy and healthy loving years together!

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art hosted its new costume institute exhibition: “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology.” The hottest celebrities boasted in their tech themed fashion on one of the most famous red carpets, The Met Gala. According to Vogue.com, the upcoming exhibition will focus on the dichotomy between handmade haute couture and machine-made fashion. “Traditionally, the distinction between the haute couture and prêt-à-porter was based on the handmade and the machine-made,” explains Andrew Bolton, curator of the Costume Institute. “But recently this distinction has become increasingly blurred as both disciplines have embraced the practices and techniques of the other.” (Garcia, Vogue)

The co-hosts of the night were Idris Elba, Jonathan Ive, Taylor Swift, and Anna Wintour, and Honorary Chairs Nicolas Ghesquière, Karl Lagerfeld, and Miuccia Prada.

The manus x machina exhibition featured more than 100 examples of haute couture and avant-garde ready-to-wear, dating from an 1880s Worth gown to a 2015 Chanel suit.

Beyoncé set the scene in a peachy, latex Givenchy Haute Couture dress and of course jewels by her favorite jewelry designer, Lorraine Schwartz. She looked like a character from the movie “The Fifth Element”. Kylie Jenner has graced many red carpets elsewhere but this happened to be her first at the 2016 Met . Kylie looked stunning in a custom Balmain dress and she changed into another Balmain outfit for the after party held in NYC’s hottest club, Up & Down. Zendaya and Lily Aldridge wore gold, “cledgy” or should I say classy and edgy Michael Kors dresses. It seemed as though nude was the tone of the even. As you know it, nude is which ever color best represents your skin tone.

Let’s take a look at some other fashion favorites!

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