I met this great woman from the Ivory Coast. We instantly hit it off, kindred spirits. I sparked the conversation up because of the necklace she was wearing. I love it! Her Mom makes them as a hobby. We might have to turn that hobby into an accessory line.
Un Joyeux Vendredi!
~Danalee Francesca
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That is the word for this weather!! I love the heat but I really just want to walk around naked, only because the clothes seem to make the situation even more unbearable. But, there is a way to keep your clothes on and still beat the heat. Check out my fashion segment Jules Style where I teach you the best fabrics to wear to stay cool, breezy and fresh all summer long! I also give you some suggestions of places you can go on a great summer day like today in NYC!
Remember Keep It Sexy & Simple! Stay Cool.
~Danalee Francesca
Freedom, Independence, Liberty, & Justice for all!! Those things are what make us who and what we are as America. So, many issues have been at the forefront, for example:
We still have yet to get it completely right. However, everyday we come a little closer and at least with having these virtues of ” Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness” we know we can still work toward our individual and collective freedom’s.
July 4, 1776
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
The Declaration of Independence
Happy 4th of July
~Danalee Francesca
Thread of Justice! Great story about using your talents to empower others. Doors may shut but other paths will emerge, this is a perfect example of that.
I decided to “dwevey” (patois for walk around, stroll, galavant) through town, Castries, St. Lucia that is, and see what caught my eye. Here are some of the people I met and places I saw. I have been here a thousand times and it never gets old, your people and heritage can never get old.
Hope you enjoyed strolling with me through the market to buy my incense, down to the bakery to buy my coconut turnover, through the streets where the school children frolic and people hustle to work and play, up the road to Church to say a prayer, across the street to find out how Castries got its name, then passed the Court house because it is only fitting that I see a court 🙂 Thanks for dweveying with me in this special street style edition, St. Lucia.
Happy Friday!
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Check out Qristyl’s new collections Mystique, Nirvana, Elusive & Serendipity coming June 17th
The much-anticipated Spring Collection by Qristyl Frazier is here!! If you don’t know that name, you should and you definitely won’t forget it by the time you finish reading this article. The Diva Spotlight is on Ms. Qristyl Frazier (pictured to the left) designer extraordinaire. Qristyl, originally from St. Louis, is now established in New York and based right here in Brooklyn. You know I love that! She has been in the Fashion Industry for more than fifteen years and has created designs for many famous women, including Janet Jackson and Queen Latifah, to name a few. I had the pleasure of speaking with Qristyl and she is an absolute delight to talk with. I got the sense right away that she is passionate about her work, aims to please her customer base and she works very hard to maintain her successful business, wearing many hats on a daily basis. In 2008…View original post 432 more words
Happy Birthday to me! I decided to do something I have always wanted to do as a gift to myself. This will be the first of many segments. Of course it can use some work, but like everything in life practice makes perfect!
Be gentle, remember I am an artist and I am sensitive about my sh!@# 😉 Thank you to my videographer Tony Hdez.
Enjoy!
You better love your life and love the life you live. We will return to dust. Sorry to be so dramatic 🙂 Happy Wednesday!
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Wednesday evening I popped into the X-TIGE Showroom. It was an intimate gathering of bloggers, buyers, and other aspiring designers. Met Lorna, mother of Jessica Byfield-Wilson designer of Raunchy Nation. Check out her line, I need to buy one of those t-shirts to wear for the haters 🙂 Go here to see what I mean.
Here are some pics of the scene, check out the site to find out more about the designers:
This collection is very young, playful & flirty, evidenced by the lace dress pictured below. Check out the hand-beaded Jersey dress it’s sexy and is made from a combination of Modal, a type of Rayon, and Spandex. I like to look and feel attractive while wearing a fabric that moves with me. She uses a mix of other fabrics in the collection including Lace and Mohair.
This creative team uses a digital print as the common theme throughout the collection. The digital print leggings with the open road is my favorite look.
X-TIGE will have another event on February 25th, check it out!
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The First Lady is the ultimate fashion plate and my inspiration, not only for her fashion sense but as a woman, an attorney and an all around wonderful human being. She looks very Naomi Campbell with the new bangs and I love it. Besides the fashion focus, I was extremely happy for Michelle and of course President Obama. Happy that they were given the opportunity to work another term for the America people. I am grateful to be living during this historic time. I wish them all the best!
I secretly really hope and pray I meet them one day soon. Shhhh, don’t tell anyone.
J.Crew Belt & Gloves, Thom Browne Dress, Reed Krakoff Boots
DANALEE FRANCESCA 