The King of Style

Michael Jackson

1958-2009

Just wanted to pay my respects to the man that was not only the King of Pop but the King of Style. The minute Michael Jackson debuted the white glove in the "Beat it" and "Billie Jean" video and showed his ability to pull off a single white glove while performing, every kid and every adult rocked that glove one way or the other. Ever since the death of Michael Jackson, many artists and actors have worn the white glove to pay their respects.

The glittery white glove was the must have accessory of the 80's. Your costume, or outfit was incomplete if you did not rock the white glove. NO ONE else could pull off wearing one white glove other than Michael Jackson. Some people tried to replicate the look by having to cut their socks and dipping it in glitter, bedazzling it or just having it customized professionally.

Now a days, a few stars have tried to duplicate his style; a few of them today are Lady GaGa, Beyonce and Ciara. They each wear their own version of the infamous white glove but only one person could wear it on the red carpet and it would still be considered cool - Michael Jackson.

Have you ever rocked the white glove in public or even in the privacy of your room while doing the moonwalk? lol. What is your favorite song by Michael Jackson?

R.I.P Michael Jackson

*all pictures courtesy of google images.

I LIKE BIG..........

Jewelry!!!! The craze this summer is simple and chic dresses or outfits with bold and extravagant necklaces or bangles, not both!! When wearing either of these accessories pair them with simple earrings, a watch and keep your makeup soft and feminine, your necklace or bangle will make a more than enough statement for the evening.

These bold necklaces are best worn at night especially to a cocktail party as they could be a conversation starter. Always know the designer that you are wearing. These accesories could be found at any department, vintage, thrift, or fashion store. They may range in price from $7.80 to $1,000,000. Depending on how much you want to spend on these pieces they are available in a range of prices and they all make the statement of bold and chick.

Every lady should have a simple black or white dress to pair these extravagant accesories with. So now when you got that special event, or cocktail party to attend, never say you have nothing to wear.....pull out that black or white dress and wear that bold necklace to the event.

Have you ever worn a bold necklace to an event? Who are your favorite bold necklace designers?

I will be attending a jewelry part this Saturday and am soooo excited cause there will be a local designer at the party. I will make sure to take lots of pictures of the different pieces!!

The first picture is courtesy of Forever21 and is the Audrey Flower Pearl Necklace :$7.80

The second picture is courtesy of Forever21 and is the Floral Necklace: $14.80

The third picture is courtesy of Essence.com, Necklace worn by Michelle Williams

The fourth picture is courtesy of Neiman Marcus.com: Both necklaces by Ranjana Khan, gold necklace is $525 and Multi-stone Bib necklace is $1,200.

I would like to make an anouncement....

Hey Everyone, Just wanted to be an outlet for all those fashionista's out there or newbies to the fashion scene about accessories and how you can update your wardrobe with just a simple or extravagant accessory. I will try to be the best source of information for you on the latest trends, the upcoming accessory designers and also a few tips here and there on updating your wardrobe with accessories.
The movie, Devil Wears Prada, said it best when Andy Sachs arrived late to a bar with her friends waiting at her table and the best thing she could bring to them were ACCESSORIES!!! She handed her best girl friend a bag and her guy friend a phone..Her guy friend said it best when he said "Accessories are merely iconography, used to express individuality" which I couldn't agree with more.
With experience and just plain observation, I have noticed that accessories can make or break an outfit. So with this blog I hope to be a form of clarification for some women and men out there on the do's and don't of Accessory Fashion. I'll cover everything from shoes, to jewelry and from bags to perfumes (yes, I think they are accessories) with a splash of interviews of local designers in those areas that are trying to make a name for themselves.
If you know of anyone that would be interested in being on my website to showcase their latest and greatest designs, tell them to email Fashionista at accesuality@gmail.com.
Hope you will enjoy reading this blog as much as I will enjoy writing on it!