Chic Inspiration: Blast From The Past Gianni Versace vs ASOS

Lately I have seen a number of items on ASOS that seem to be inspired by the 1990's design of Gianni Versace's classic silk shirts. Versace's silk shirts was donned by Christopher Wallace bka The Notorious BIG and became his signature style second to Coogi. Take a look at some of the Versace inspired looks below.


The Real: Gianni Versace





B.I.G and Puff Daddy Wearing Versace in the Hypnotize Video





The Deal: ASOS

On Sale for $20.51


$85.41

Local Chic: Fallen Stars Clothing Line

Because I am a Chicago area Native I decided to add the Local Chic section to my blog where I feature the chic artistry of local designers. Today's Chicago based featured line will be Fallen Stars. Fallen Stars is a clothing line that initially caught my eye because it draws inspiration from a diverse background of things such as designer great Yves Saint Laurent and 80's sneaker icon Spike Lee's character Mars Blackmon. Take a look at some of their work below.


Looks good with:


Jordan 6 Infrared




Looks good with:

Jordan 11s Space Jams



Looks Good With:

Nike Dunks





Looks Good With:


Jordan 4s Mars Blackmons


If you like what you see you can purchase tees at the following retailers.

website: http://www.fnschicago.com


Leaders 1354
672 N. Wells
Chicago, IL 60654
312.787.7144

Akin
1313 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL 60607-5021
(312) 243-9030

Succezz
1329 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605-2601
(312) 431-1900

Sneaks: Female Sneaker Pimp Rihanna

Converse Los and Vans Slip-ons

I am a self proclaimed team RiRi fan I especially love her low key/under the radar status as a sneaker diva....i am guessing Chris got her interested in the kick game. Chick especially loves her Nike blazers. Take a look:

Cassette Playa Nike Blazers (tried to buy these but sold out in my size =(


Cassette Playa Nike Blazers (Can be Bought at Flight Club La website)

Nike SB Blazers

Nike SB Blazers

Nike Blazers


Supras


Nike Dunks

Sneaks: Female Sneaker Pimp Keri Hilson

Creative Recs

As a new sneaker collector i admire and look to other females like Keri Hislson who don gym shoes for inspiration and guidance. Take a looksee a Miss Keri Baby's sneaker styles:

Adidas Jeremy Scott Wings



Air Yeezy's




Louis Vuitton Lanvin Sneaker

Contest Chic: Vote For Me in the Wale/Karmaloop Pretty Girls Contest

Every once and a while in hip hop you come across a true jem of a lyricist who speaks to the every essence of you and feel as if their songs are a read of your personal and most private thoughts well for me Wale and his album "Attention Deficit" is that. Because I love Wale and his artistry i jumped at Karmaloop/Wale's Contest opportunity to voice my opinion on Wales catchy little diddy "Pretty Girls" and what being a pretty girl means to me. Winners of the contest win an opportunity to be a guest model for Karmaloop and a $500 gift certificate so wish me luck and vote for my video submission!

When you all get a chance please vote for my video "Pretty Girls- Beauty According To Me" at the link below:

http://www.karmaloop.com/videocontest.aspx#2