Designs of a Decade fashion showcase

Tanise Francis, co-founder & designer of Fabric Twinz

Skin, cut-out patterns, lace, slits and sheer oh my! Last night was the Fabric Twinz premiere of their spring/summer line Designs of a Decade as well as designer, Tanise Francis, 27th birthday celebration! It was an all-white extravaganza and the new items from the line definitely did not disappoint! It actually embraces and embodies the edgy, risque, chic woman of NYC. Although there was no fluorescence or glow-in-the-dark as she previously mentioned from our last meet the basic ready-to-wear style and provocation of the line allowed me to simply say "Who cares!? I want it!" 

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Lupita Nyong'o is the fresh,new face for Lancome

The Lupita reign continues on strong and in the best way! The 31-year old Kenyan actress, who won an Oscar for Best supporting role in 12 Years a Slave, joins the ranks of Kate Winslet, Penelope Cruz and Julia Roberts as one of Lancôme's ambassadors. Although she is the fourth actress to cut a deal with Lancôme, she is their very first BLACK ambassador!  The new ads will appear in September.

"I am truly honored to join the Maison Lancôme, a brand with such a prestigious history that I have always loved. I am particularly proud to represent its unique vision for women and the idea that beauty should not be dictated, but should instead be an expression of a woman's freedom to be herself," Nyong'o said in a statement released by the French beauty house.

This announcement is right on the heel of her recent stint with the French high fashion brand, Miu Miu, for their spring 2014 campaign. 

The French love them some Lupita and it’s quite understandable why!

Françoise Lehmann, General Manager of Lancôme International, said the company's decision to add Lupita was because she is "talented and committed, true to her African beauty, and showing a great curiosity and open-mindedness in her career choices."

Oui oui Monsieur! Two snaps for Ms. Lupita Nyong’o!

The Beauties & Brains event

Hello hello! So I was cruising on one of my favorite fashion sites, FashionBombDaily, on my way to work and I came across this event that I think any up-&-coming designer/entrepreneur should attend! It's called The Beauties & Brains Behind the Brands II hosted by Renae Bluitt, creator of In Her Shoes Blog. Renae Bluitt has made a career of telling the stories of career oriented women & to celebrate her blog's 5yr anniversary (me someday *le sigh*) she will be hosting a panel discussion/event in Brooklyn,NY! Claire Sulmers of FashionBombDaily will be one of the panelists (fan girl scream) as well as Demetria Lucas from Bravo's new hit show Blood, Sweat & Heels. 

The event will be held at the Galapagos Art Space this Sunday, April 6, at 3pm. Admission is $20. If the discussion doesn't inspire you at least you'll be able to network!