Look Book: CR- Destination Dress Up

Although I've spent the better part of the last month harping about fall trends and cold weather preparedness, I'm always on the look out for something chic that stands out. Chic is certainly what comes to mind when I browse through Charlotte Russe's new line of looks called "Destination Dress Up". The look to my right is called Rocker Chic, but I think it's still highly practical and very easy to pull off. The whole look including earrings, shoes and bracelets costs around $80; and that's without the many discount codes that can be used at checkout.

Begin the look by going for an edgy hot look with this Studded Bandage Corset featuring a satin bandage constructed fabric, various stud details, diagonal exposed zipper closure, straight-across neckline, removable halter strap, light padding, and an interior lining. This top sells for $29.99 on Charlotterusse.com.

Next o for a rock chic look with these Liquid Leggings featuring a high shine liquid stretchy fabric and an elastic waistband. It's a versatile enough piece that you'll be able mix and match it with some of the staples in your existing wardrobe. Charlotterusse.com sells these leggings for $14.99

Footwear is really important when recreating this look. Go for an edgy look with these awesome $29.99 Cage Platforms featuring a patent faux leather, cage construction, peep toe, back zipper closure, 4 1/2" covered heel with platform, and a lightly padded insole. Faux leather upper and rubber sole.

Now that you have all of the hardware in place, glam up this look by adding some choice accessories. This Pyramid Cuff is perfect for adding affordable and chic flare to any of your looks. At only $4 each they're FCSA endorsed.

Finish things off with these Beaded Open Circle Earrings. They are also only $4 and they'll add vintage Charlotte Russe glam to a lot of your favorite looks.

"Fashion Is Foremost Inspiration"

Willie D

When Bad Fashion Happens to Good People

Offender: Cassie

Bad girl Cassie has pulled the major no-no. Baby girl, as Diddy puts it, has decided to shave off the right side of her head (while the opposite side remains long) and release pictures of her new do-do (because she looks like a complete fool) via twitter. Somebody should’ve told this girl something. I want to know what was Diddy’s reaction to all of this?!?! Oh, I get it; I know what she was trying to do - She was going for the rocker look but just isn’t rocking it well.

Note to Cassie: It looks better on people with shorter hair baby girl!


I’m sure she had good intentions, but let’s be serious: the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Just because you mean well it doesn’t mean that, that’s what’s going to happen. This is a perfect example of when haircuts go wrong. Better yet, another publicity stunt gone wrong. I swear some people just want attention – they give you things to talk about nowadays. These no-longer-be’s R & B chicks are utterly ridiculous, going out of their way to compete for attention and record sales. If you ask me, Cassie needs a FDO (Fashion Do-Over). She could do one of two things to correct this fashion-faux pas:

1. Pull a Britney Spears and shave the whole damn thing off
OR
2. Rock Bananas on her head like Bret Michaels until the other half grows back then try again.

Seriously, is this a stint for a show on MTV called Making the Hair Do? What’s next Cassie; a No-Hawk? Cassie needs to check out the latest wig at sally's Beauty Supply and cover that mess up.$5 off $25 or more at SallyBeauty.com. Use code 555202, exp - 4.30.09

On a lighter note those aviator glasses and that neon pink nail polish is Ba......NaNaS!!!!! I gotta find that lacquer.

Rating: On a scale from 1 – 5, I’d give Cassie’s Hair a 0 for this BITCHASSNESS Hair Do! Try again. There’s too Much Drama at Bad Boy for me to handle.