Midwest Fashion Week Winter/Fall 2011 Meet The Designers

I've been so busy working with Midwest Fashion Week that I completely forgot it was New York Fashion Week, silly me. This season we have a fabulous list of designers and I can't wait to show you their collections. My plan is to get behind the scenes footage, interviews and pictures to show you all!

I don't know if you've taken the time to look at the Midwest Fashion Week website to see who we have on board so I'll give you a quick rundown.

 Actress turned Designer Michael Michele is previewing her new collection M Michele Design by Michael Michele. I personally had no clue she was now a designer but I can't wait to see her collection. Michael told me that she was a very "hands-on" designer so I'm sure this collection will be nothing short of fabulous! I will provide you with a link to her website once it's available.

 Arlinda is one of the hottest new designers out. Here line R.Lynda has been featured in news papers, fashion tv shows and usually sells out on the website as soon as the pieces are available. If you haven't already, visit her site, I'm sure you'll find something you love! (that's her closet, her husband built it for her). I'll be doing an interview with Arlinda during the show!

International Award-winning Designer Antonio Fermin will be showing his new bridal collection. If you're looking for a quality dress then this is your guy. Not only are his dresses fabulous they're one of a kind. You don't have to worry about seeing another bride in your dress. My good friend Mr. Fermin will also be interviewed!

Midwest Fashion Week founder Berny Martin is showing his women and menswear collection.Martin's menswear is my absolute favorite. The suits are tailored to fit your body just right.

Stephanie will be showing her collection  of children's clothes "Blue Eyes and Bare feet"

Designer Brittany Humble is showing her line "B.E. Humble"

Chicago based designer Bryan K Osborn

Jessica Tenaglia will be showing her collection Elizza Parker

Designer Kaplana is showing her line ‘KanGan’

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Sachika Twins NY Fashion Week 2011

The Sachika twins To-Nya and To-Tam showed the Fall/Winter 2011 collection February 16th during New York Fashion Week and it was nothing short of amazing. It was hard to narrow down which pieces I wanted to share with you because I loved all of them! The Twins really stepped it up with this collection and it's good to see their growth as designers. Each piece is a reflection of their personal style, I remember telling them daily that I wanted what they were wearing. All of their own clothes were really trendy and fashionable and I believe that's why its easy for them to design fabulous clothes. Congrats ladies, I'm happy for your success!

These are some of my favorite pieces, for pictures of the complete collection visit elle.com

Buy Sachika

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Vogue Italia's Black Allure

 Italian Vogue has done it again, their February issue is full of the hottest models on the runway! I'm so happy to see that this wasn't a one time thing. African and Black American models can sale magazines. Emma Summerton did an excellent job with this shoot, the women look absolutely beautiful.  I'm not going to write anything else, just enjoy the beauty in these pics!

 Featured models: Chanel Iman, Sessilee Lopez, Ajak Deng,, Arlenis Sosa Pena, Jourdan Dunn, Melodie Monrose, Lais Ribeiro, Rose Cordero, Mia Aminata Niaria, Joan Smalls and Georgie Baddiel

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Willow "Whip My Hair" Smith's New Photo Shoot

The jury is out on Willow Smith's new photo shoot with Teen Vogue and people aren't being nice. Most think that Willow is being forced into the spot light against her will but it looks to me like she's enjoying every moment. I've read blogs that talked about how "grown" she looks and her over the top wardrobe but I disagree (for now).  I don't feel like her shoots are "doing too much" or "ott" and her clothes are very age appropriate. If she's happy and enjoying herself why knock her?

If anyone should find a problem with something it should be her lack of education. Willow (10) doesn't seem to be able to read very well. She's been home schooled part-time and it doesn't appear that she's learning much. I feel like the focus should be on education and less on performing. But, who am I? lol

When asked about her personal style Smith said:
“I wear anything I feel like. If I want to put on a pair of Converse with a pencil stuck through them, I will. [Dolce & Gabbana’s] designs are really cool.”  

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For more images and behind the scenes footaage visit
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Kim Kardashians Worst Week Ever

The pictures that Kim cried about on the latest episode of Kourtney and Kim take New York have hit the press. I can see why she was upset, there's nothing artistic about the pictures which show her breast and butt. You can actually see her nipples. Maybe the art they were talking about was the tin-man paint that's covering her body. I hope she's learned to keep her clothes on.

In other Kim Kardashian news, Prince kicked her off of the stage last night at his "Welcome to America" concert.. He asked Kim to come on stage and dance however, when he realized she wasn't dancing he said "get off the stage" and off she went. That's pretty embarrassing. On the positive side, she looked really pretty and I love that dress!

Check the video below

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