Prep In Ya Step

In reference to one of my fashion posts for 24hourhiphop.com, I blogged about the latest trend in mens' fashion that I absolutely adore. The "Ivy League" look. A look in which is taken from the early fashion that was seen at Ivy League schools. Men would wear rugby colors, fitted trousers, penny loafers, and pocket squares for example. Wow, the image of Carlton Banks from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air just popped into my head when I was describing the attire. How funny, who would of thought his fashion sense would finally be accepted and embraced now. How I love fashion! Either way I appreciate where Hip Hop fashion seems to be going and this is one trend I hope never fades. Men wearing polished, more refined and paying attention to detail is the best. Here I styled my wonderful model (bf) in a Prep inspired ensemble....

This was a very simple look to throw together, he is known for dressing up to par daily so

working with the clothes in his closet was an easy process.

Hat: Red/Orange Accent Plaid Jacket: Thrifted Tweed Top: Burnt Orange

Pants: Thifted Striped with Navy Blue Belt: Thrifted Shoes: Suede Loafers

Sidenote: His pants are actually a little baggier than

I would have used but I tried to make them work ;)

For the link to my original Fashion Post

on 24HourHipHop.com Click Here

xoxo, Cali

Ode to Military

I salute this I swear I do! I have always been a fan of military wear and jackets...they are awesome and it gives your look an instant edge and roughness. Ever since I've been living in Miami, I can't find a good jacket yet any jacket! I have found a few light grey army camo but they have been too big, in Cali, Salvation Army is guaranteed to have them in stock all colors and sizes. I think I'm going to have to wait until I go back to purchase one or two. Here are some more inspiring militant looks.....

xoxo, Cali.

Janelle Monae Inspired

My sister and I adore little miss Janelle Monae... to her music, fashion, features everything about her is amazing! I seen this look and had to post it. We previously made a post showing a Janelle Monae inspired hair do' look..but this here is a latest emsemble Miss Monae was rocking at 20th Annual Glamour Women of the Year Awards...

Her makeup is very clean and flawless and I am loving the simple black liner eyes

with the Hot Pink Lips! I am thinking M.A.C's Girl About Town (below) would be

the perfect pink for this look...

For the hair tutorial.. I am posting

this video from youtube to get an idea

of how to achieve her hairstyle

 enjoy!

Janelle Monae Hairstyle

xoxo, Cali

Sneak Peak Men's Fashion Shoot!

So, last night I provided makeup for another dope photoshoot. It featured Men this time! yess, I wanted to showcase that men can look cool in makeup as well. The shoot featured my wonderful boyfriend Gillie, and his best friend Enrique. We decided on a "Modern Rat Pack" theme and the second look was a "creature of the night" dark yet masculine with the tuxedo jacket and vest. The shoot took about 4 hours and these are just some of the pictures I captured with my own camera, the professional ones are going to be sick! Check out the looks below....

(Left) Enrique (Right) Gillie

xoxo, Cali