Black Friday Shopping Must Haves!!!

Sometimes it can be very difficult to know what is in fashion and what is not. Just to be balanced and get an outside perspective, I have included this video by Aleigha, master of all things fashionable. Her perspective is on our very topic, and of course you know the hottest trends are from LA. Clutches, leopard with a twist, as well as dramatic up plays of classics. Her advice is to make sure that your jackets,dresses and shoes have texture. When she mentions this, it reminds me that too "matchy" is not wise. So be sure to mix things up and have fun with it! She included fur as a must this season. This is everywhere!

For the gentlemen: Plaid, stripes and oversized jacket looks are best. Slacks or anything menswear and basic feel is the best for men this Fall. The bright colors are not good alone, but they must be mixed with muted colors.

In other news, local surf clothing designer dies at age 54. Lian Murray recently passed away. This fashion innovator was known for going outside the conventional. This local California native's inspiration helped launch Hurley California clothing enterprise. She was very in tune to what was attractive for her audience: The Pop/surf crowd of Southern California. She went to school at UC San Diego and while in college launched her first clothing line. Her mother had ties to the LA community as a worker for the LA Times. Her sad death is a reminder for those of us in or outside of the fashion world, to realize that life is short. Dreams must be pursued and goals must be taken seriously.
LA Times:Lian Murray's Death

Calling all the Men:Facial Hair Ceiling?

In keeping up to date on Los Angeles trends this Fall, it is necessary to maintain focus in this frigid and cold weather. The leaves are changing, the weather is getting more crisp, and even men's facial status is changing.  It is November, which is also recognized by many as "No Shave November." This is the time of year when men have the freedom to sport most facial hair styles and pretty much get away with it. The LA Times recently published an article on Facial Hair, and if there was a 'facial-hair ceiling' in the American workplace. LA Times on Facial Hair It is important to remember that fashion does have its perks and drawbacks. Here on the APU campus, most men have a head start on growing this fierce facial fiasco, which can apparently be called fashion. To each their own....beard. On a separate article by LA Times, Tom Ford introduces his skin care line. Afterall, beauty is fashion and at 51 whatever he is using is clearly working. Tom Ford Keeping Appearances

Thanksgiving Shoutouts: Fashionista we're ALL Thankful for

LA Times Fashion Trends for November include Beards, Unicorn Sweaters (Famous Ugly Fall Sweaters), as well as some accessories! Since the influence of LA has taken over APU's fashion, it is important to give our campus a fashion make-over for in season trends, while finding creative alternatives to the expensive taste of Los Angeles socialites.



So the focus of the next few posts, will be preparing for the after Thanksgiving shopping sprees known as Black Friday and then later as what is known as Christmas Shopping. Before you spend you money on what you truly want, let me give you some perspective before yo spend those hard earned dollars. Something I'm thankful for is the Fashion Icon Award that Kerry Washington is being nominated for. Her hit show Scandal portrays her character, Olivia Pope dressed in the hottest wear. For a 36 year old breaking the fashion barriers in LA, she is sure to go down in history as one of the best dressed women in LA! Kerry Washington
Washington is quoted with saying, ""As an actor, your presence on the red carpet and also in editorial is your marketing division."She is known for her fierce characters as well as the creative style choices on the red carpet. As an African American woman in her late thirties, she is definitely recognized for her status and has been given a contract with LA Based beauty line Neutrogena.   She even has her own interests in fashion outside of the Hollywood scene, as an active fashion blogger and stylist. She tends to choose her clothing by using symbolism of either the project she is representing or the country she is visiting. She is very appropriate with her use of style and lines, which drape her figure very nicely. She is an inspiration to all of those people who not only love fashion, but are go-getters and goal setters. She graduated from George Washington University, but recognized her desire to impact the fashion and film industry.