Party Don't Stop 'Til 6 In The Mornin'

No joke. You know how we do!

From Central Park to Hoboken, from SOHO to Times Square, we didn't just get around yesterday, we did it fashionably. Our day included a workout in the park (including burpees and high knees!), a stop at Carlo's Bakery, a trip to the NY famous Joe's Pizza (Leonardo DiCaprio approved) in SOHO, a cocktail hour at Broom Street Tavern, and finally a walk all over time square!! In case that doesn't sound time consuming enough, we should let you know we did not hit the hay until 6AM! I guess that's what fashion will do to you!

                                                   Central Park

 

My friend Niko from Gene Juarez met us for a drink and a slice of Junior's Cheesecake! And check out how din and I got mad photo bombed!

And finally Times Square!

Xoxo dré

So Boss

Today is drédin's first full day in NYC. Among all of our other activities, we had to make a stop in Hoboken, NJ to visit the famous Carlo's Bakery from the TLC show, Cake Boss!

Here are a couple shots from our day, and stay tuned for tomorrow when we show you the rest of our adventures!

xo | drédin

Rendezvous + NYC

Today's the day! Dré and I are on our way to rendezvous in NYC! 

This is our first "getaway" trip together and although we've only shared with you a couple times about it (here + here), we are ecstatic! In fact, we could barely contain ourselves as we said goodbye over the phone when Dré was boarding her flight-- from Gate8 I'll have you know! And, isn't it just perfect that she's coming in her 8 shirt for her first visit to the city?

As for me, I'm driving up on a coach for the 4hr trip. My shoes + wardrobe are safely-- I hope!-- stored underneath. I plan to catch some zzz's, do some work, and maybe catch a few more zzz's. Hey, I've been working weeks on end. A girl needs her beauty sleep (;

We snapped a couple pics before running out the door. Keep checking back as we update you on our fashionable adventure in America's fashion capital!

Blouse | h.i.p.

Sweater | h&m

Jeans | LOFT

Shades | LOFT

Jacket | JouJou

Shoes | MRKT

Top | Forever 21

Pants | Levi's

Booties | Sam Edelman 

Bag | Marc by Marc Jacobs

Sunglasses | Armani Exchange 

Lipstick | MAC's Morange

xo |  drédin

[ Concrete Jungles ]

The countdown to NYC has commenced!

Dré and I are meeting up in NYC this Thursday. Can you think of a better reunion spot than the fashion capital of the USA?! The home of SJP has so many great sites to see-- from shopping in SoHo to a run in Central Park, we are going to have a blast. We are even visiting The MET  to see the new punk exhibit! I'm beyond excited!!

We want to hear from you!! Where do you think we should take the code? Share your suggestions below in the comments! 

xo | din

I'll Love You Forever, I'll Like You For Always, As Long As I'm Living My Mommy You'll Be

dré and din are here today to wish a happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there, but especially to our moms, who brought us into the world and love us unconditionally.

We each have something special to share. Heirlooms that have been passed down to us from the first woman whose style we coveted.

dré~

When I was young, my mom gave me this wooden box. She had it when she was little and it was called her "business box". It was a place for her to keep all her special and secret things that were for no one else to see but her. She said she wanted to give it to me so I could have a special place for my secret things.

20 years later, I still have this precious box, and it still has my special things in it. I also found this necklace she gave me tucked away inside. I completely forgot about it but I love it! Such a fun accessory! Is it any wonder that I have such good taste with a mom like mine?

din~

I've always looked up to my mom. Even today. She's the essence of elegance, and embodied it everyday. 

My mother, Amal, was always polished. When she stepped out of the house, she had her Raisinberry lipstick and left a scented trail of L'Air du Temps that made my heart melt. Even if it was a brief trip, at the very least she wore mascara. I guess that's where I get it from!

14 years ago my mom gifted me with several beautiful pieces. Every single piece fits me with perfection. Below are two that I wear every single day. The gold bracelet has my mother's name engraved on it. They're perfect and I love them!

 

Xo | drédin

[ Cut ] Out

There is a trend taking place right now that is on the "dicey" side. Dresses that have been cut, chopped up, and stamped out to perfection have been seen on the red carpet by countless celebrities.

Pictured below is a page from the April issue of Vogue showing stars such as Karlie Kloss, Emily Blunt, and Kerry Washington turning heads in their cut-out dresses by Michael Kors and Prada.

If you're dying to get this look for yourself, but you're not willing to murder your savings account to achieve couture (though I will be the last to judge you if you choose to do so!), do not shed one tear! Check out the look I got for WAY less at Ross! It's sexy and fun, and it's cut in all the right places!

Photo courtesy Vogue Magazine

XOXO Dré

Gold Rush

It has been 88 degrees for the past few days, and it appears that those temperatures will be going strong for the rest of the week! Those that know din and myself intimately, know that we are warm weather lovers, so we welcome this kind of heat with open arms!

Need the perfect accessory to this golden sunshine? How about some golden skin? And don't fret if your natural melanin doesn't have that glowing hue you desire! We have makeup and polish for that! Hypnotize yourself with these delicious 14k looks, sure to suit any skin tone.

 

                                             
        din wears: on eyes~ a blend of Urban Decay's Chopper &
                                  Ulta's Aztec Gold
                         nail color~ OPI GoldenEye

dré  wears: on eyes~ Matisse shadow dust in "Glitzy"  

nail color~ OPI OY-Another Polish Joke!

XOXO Dré

[ Mirror To My Sole ]

I think I found my treasure. For there my heart is...in the mirror of my heels! There's no surprise that the snake skin caught my eye, but it was the mirrors that sold me. RTW? You know it!

These YSL metallic beauties are the first from the brand in my wardrobe. And I'm excited that they come from the collection I fell in love with last year.

YSL ~ FW2012 RTW

If this is the first time you're seeing this collection, you must not deprive yourself any longer! See Stefano Pilati's final collection for Yves Saint Laurent here.

So where we going? Wheee!

xo | din

photo courtesy | Monica Feudi

Fiesta!

It's Cinco de Mayo and that means its time to get your party on! In staying true to all things fancy, I will be sipping on this bottle of strawberry tequila I found while I was in Mexico. Not only does it suit my sweet tooth, but it pairs perfectly with my polish color!

Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone! Eat some bean dip for me;-)

Polish~ Mini How High by Essie

XOXO Dré 

Oh You Fancy Huh??

It's no secret that I love to get dressed up! And I must say, a wedding is the perfect occasion to bring all your fanciness to the table! First and foremost, you want to look your best to show the bride and groom that their day is important to you, but the added bonus is at the reception you get to look fly as you "dance the night away"( as sung by J Lo)!!

Behold what I selected out of my closet for the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. David Chambers!

Dress: H&M
Shoes: Jessica Simpson
Earrings: Charlotte Russe
Bracelets: H&M
Ring: Forever 21
Watch: Charlotte Russe
Nail polish: OPI "Jinx" from the Bond Girls Collection

XOXO Dré

Goin' To The Chapel And We're Gonna Get Married!!

Last weekend my friend Atraya got married, and I had the honor of doing her hair for her perfect day! I also styled three of her bridesmaid's hair, along with my two little beauties who were her flower girls.

Here is an inside look of Atraya's hair as we prepped her before her life-changing walk down the aisle. As you can see, she was absolutely breathtaking!

Leslie, one of Atraya's bridesmaids, is pictured below. Her hair is gorgeous and fun to work with! She wanted her style to be half-up, and although it looks soft and flowy, it held up through hours of dancing!

Jacque's hair, believe it or not, was a short bob! She didn't think her hair was long enough for an updo, but I had tricks up my sleeve to give the illusion that she had much more length than she actually did.

Finally, here are the flower girls! I curled Kiya's hair with an iron to smooth out her natural curl and pinned it all to one side. I'm so in love with Adrienna's 'fro, that I had her rock it and just braided the front of it like a headband.

XOXO Dré

Cover Story - { May13 }

Harper's Bazaar - May 2013 - Summer Fashion Issue

Gwyneth is a muse. I wouldn't quite call her the 'It' girl, but every designer and red carpet commentator knows that when she's in a gown or carrying a bag, people are going to notice and a new trend will develop right before their eyes.

Take the Dior headpiece on the cover for example. The detail of the headpiece is exquisite. Her demure demeanor comes alive-- and so does the headpiece. She's a model. And the perfect muse.

Although this magazine is a summer fashion issue, dear Gwyneth didn't get to play too much. That is to say that she only had one photo in the entire article! Well, two if you count the cover photo. See them below:

[ headpiece ] Dior Haute Couture

[ styled in ] Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière

I wish I could say more about the article, but it really didn't move me or bring any insight on the American girl living in London that I, like most of you, didn't already know. Don't have the magazine? You can read the full article here. Let us know in the comments below what struck you most!

Fashion Editor | Julia von Boehm
Photography | Daniel Jackson
Article | Sarah Bailey
Courtesy | harpersbazaar.com                       

Newsstand Cover - Harper's Bazaar - May 2013

Happy reading!

xo | din

Taste of Her Cherry Chapstick

Aaah. The infamous cherry lip balm.

A dear friend of mine included this fun balm, among other gifts, in a recent mailing to me. Not only does it smell divine, apply so smooth, and brighten my pucker to rouged perfection, the case is fantastic!

Want in on the fun? Get yours here!

[ the look ]

face | natural tan [foundation] and warm natural [powder] by bobbi brown; soleil [baked  bronzer] by milani; sunset [blush] by marykay

eyes | tempted by mac; maui wowie [accent shadow] by urban decay; revlon mascara; palladio liquid eyeliner 

lips | cherry tart lip balm by ann taintor

Lastly, a very special birthday shout out to my momsup. 

The epitome of elegance.

xo | din