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***Remembering Whitney Houston***

12 Feb

Whitney Houston, the unmistakable Queen of Pop/R&B, has passed away on February 11.

She has been the recipient of outstanding awards, including 30 Billboard Music Awards, 22 American Music Awards, 6 Grammys, and 2 Emmys. She has gone on to sell over 200 million albums worldwide.

She is the only artist to chart seven consecutive Number One Billboard Hot 100 hits. (“Saving All My Love for You”, “How Will I Know”, “Greatest Love of All”, “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)”, “Didn’t We Almost Have It All”, “So Emotional”, and “Where Do Broken Hearts Go”)

She is also the only artist with at least one Grammy, Emmy, MTV Video Music Award, MTV Movie Award, People’s Choice Award, and Billboard Music Award to their name.

Houston won a record eleven Billboard Music Awards for The Bodyguard Soundtrack and “I Will Always Love You”; #1 Album of the Year, The Album Most Weeks at #1, #1 Hot 100 Singles Artist, #1 Hot 100 Single of the Year, The Single Most Weeks at #1, #1 R&B Album of the Year, #1 R&B Singles Artist, #1 R&B Single of the Year, #1 Soundtrack Album, #1 World Artist and #1 World Single.

THE JUNQUI wants to take this time out to honor and remember one of the BEST vocalists of all time, Miss Whitney Houston.  Her kind of influence will never be paralleled, her voice will never be duplicated, and her legend will never be forgotten.

FASHION JUNQUI: VICTOR CRUZ x Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

8 Feb

I have a feeling more fashion fanatics are going to be watching the Giants next season.

Yes, he’s known for his popular salsa dance, and most recently his incredible Super Bowl XLVI win…but Victor Cruz  will be adding “IMG model” to his ever-growing resume. Check out the Paterson, NJ native cutting the ribbon to jump start Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center!

check out Victor Cruz talk fashion with the New York Post..

***SUPERBOWL SUNDAY!***

5 Feb

It almost time for the biggest game of the year, and you STILL don’t know what to wear? Here are a few ideas to make sure your SuperBowl Night ensemble gets the fans going…

If you are checking out the game in the a hot lounge spot, a seemingly sweet dress with a bold ring, croc-embossed clutch and nude colored platforms with a graphic print are the way to go.

dress (45) clutch (107) ring (9.85) platform (98), ASOS.COM

Miss Rule Breaker, you may not know where you are going to watch the game, but you know you are going to have a ball. Who says you can’t put an innocent-looking top with a mean studded boot? And *gasp* are you REALLY going to wear printed pants with a red snake-print handbag? Umm..that would be a YES.

shades (10) & blouse (47), HM.com; claw pendant (21), ASOS.com; printed trousers (80), studded boot (100), & snake print clutch (129), ZARA.com

FASHION JUNQUI: David Beckham x H&M

31 Jan

 Looking for an excuse to watch this year’s Super Bowl? Well i’ve got two words for you: DAVID. BECKHAM. His H&M commercial for the David Beckham Bodywear line will air during the second quarter of the Superbowl. Just dont wear out the rewind button on your DVR, Junquies!

David Beckham Bodywear will be available February 2nd at H&M locations and hm.com.

FASHION JUNQUI: Sam Edelman Spring 2012

24 Jan

Winter is rearing its ugly head, but my mind is slowly defrosting into Spring mode. I delight in reaching for my black sheer button up, black pants, black boots, black knit scarf and black coat as much as the next girl. (sense a theme here?)

As much as I LOVE my all black everything, breaking up my monotonous wardrobe palette might be the best way to make my outlook brighter (literally) and ring in the new Spring season.  Shoes in vibrant hues is my favorite cure-all. Luckily, Sam Edelman’s Spring 2012 collection does NOT disappoint!

Baxton

Frankie

Felicia

Adena

Gable

Sophie

Nell

Corbin

Novato

Lorissa

Petty

 Check out  NastyGal, Zappos, Endless, ShopBop or Bloomingdales for the Sam Edelman Spring Collection.

Keep up with all things Edelman: Facebook // Twitter // Tumblr

***p.s…. Sam also has handbags in the works, due to debut this Spring/Summer season to complement his haute shoe collection! Stay tuned…***

****Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.****

15 Jan

Lincoln Memorial, August 28 1963

The Junqui wants to take this time to remember the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  His determination for the betterment of economic justice is remarkable. What he accomplished in the Civil Rights Movement is unparalleled.  Today on his birthday we say THANK YOU. Thank you for the sacrifices you made and the unfathomable stress you endured. Thank you for making this world a better place, and being an inspiration for the next great leader. Thank you, Dr. King, for your Dream.

FASHION JUNQUI: Let Your Fingers Do the Talking..

5 Jan

2012 is here, and with a new year comes new resolutions. You know the usual suspects – drink more water, exercise often, become more organized, blah-blah-blah. These honorable ideas sound great on paper, but they rarely become promises that people ACTUALLY keep. If you focus on improving the little things first, you can inch your way to the bigger picture. Becoming more expressive and showcasing your creativity is a more realistic resolution that can actually be achieved…and nothing screams expression and creativity like dramatic funky fresh nails.

Check out these three talented ladies who have some of the most steady hands and artistic minds in the biz…I have the pics to prove it!

** MADELINE POOLE // L.A.**

Galaxy nails.

Nude & Neon Classic.

 

one of my Madeline Poole favorites..

ok, maybe THIS is my favorite.

** FLEURY ROSE // NYC **

Lisa Frank Nails! what a throwback..

Pocahontas/sunset nails..

Inspired by Oscar de la Renta Spring 2012/Givenchy Resort 2012

** TACCARA “SPIFSTER” SUTTON // CHICAGO **

VERY abstract-expressionist..

simple, yet full of detail..

nail art inspired by the model's sweater print..

nails inspired by French artist Fafi..

Contact these gifted nail artists to bring out your best avant-garde style!

Madeline Poole: madelinepoolenails.tumblr.com / Madeline Poole Nail Art facebook / @MPnails /madelinepoole@gmail.com

Fleury Rose: fleuryrosenails.tumblr.com / Nails by Fleury Rose facebook / @fleuryrosenails /missfleury@gmail.com

Tacarra Spifster Sutton:spifster.tumblr.com / Spifster Nails facebook / @spifster / spifstersutton@gmail.com

FASHION JUNQUI: Maybelline 2012 Calendar Photoshoot

29 Dec

If you need some fresh beauty inspiration for your New Years Eve night out, then Maybelline has you covered. The 2012 edition of their annual calendar has enough look-at-me lashes and unexpected hues to satisfy everyone from the makeup savant to the cosmetically challenged. (ahem.)

Check out the behind the scenes video…you will never guess who crafted these one of a kind outfits!

*yes, it has subtitles en espanol. Now you don’t have to spend money on a Rosetta Stone. You’re welcome. :-)

FASHION JUNQUI: Last Minute Gifts Under $25

22 Dec

It’s getting down to the wire on the Christmas Countdown. There were insane deals on almost every website that rivaled Black Friday prices; but if you haven’t purchased your gifts online with overnight shipping by NOW, then you are basically out of luck…or ARE you?

If you missed the deadline for online shopping and you don’t want to break the bank,  just venture into your local mall to score great holiday deals.*  Here are some gifts under $25 that will make sure your coworker, friend, AND your wallet all have a great Christmas.

multi-color backpack, $19.80, Forever 21

double weave shirt,  $24.95, H&M

3-pack nail polish, $15, American Apparel

rubber iPhone 4 case, $25, J.Crew

necklace, $12.95, H&M

*Last minute holiday shopping can and WILL get CRAZY…make it your BUSINESS to get there when the doors OPEN!

FASHION JUNQUI: Is this Donna Karan ad offensive?

19 Dec

” I have spent decades dressing people. Now I want to address them.” – Donna Karan

Donna Karan may be an icon and household name in the fashion industry, but she is also known for her commitment to various charitable causes.  Urban Zen, a foundation she established with designer Sonja Nuttall, stemmed from her personal dedication to promote integrative medicine to those battling serious illnesses, after she lost her late husband to lung cancer in 2001. One of its initiatives, Hope, Help and Rebuild Haiti (HHRH) began after the earthquake in 2010. She combined her two passions – fashion and her love for Haitian culture – in ads for her Spring 2012 collection.

…but there is one image from this set that is raising eyebrows…

There seem to be many people who deem this particular shot as tasteless and controversial. Some wonder if the men in the background were only there as unpaid props. Kivain71 commented on The Huffington Post:

“…I am more bothered by the look of fear on the childrens’ faces than anything else. If you put white children in the same pose, same look, I’d still be offended by it. Poor children shoved in a corner looking scared of a fierce, wealthy woman. The racial aspect of it just makes a bad photo even worse.”

On the same site, Slavinphoto and MikeiJames had a different take on it:

” …I can attest after spending days touring the country, visiting schools and hospitals that have been erected for the people of Haiti with funds donated or raised by Ms. Karan that her commitment to helping Haitians in the wake of the devastatin­g earthquake is 100% true and genuine…”

“…the idea that donna karan finds herself racist when she used her entire collection to shine a light on the opportunit­ies that exist in haiti to assist in their redevelopm­ent remains quite laughable.”

What do YOU think? Does the image have racial undertones, or are people getting worked up over absolutely nothing?

**To find out more about Donna Karan’s Urban Zen Foundation, go to URBANZEN.ORG or shop its three NY and LA locations that you can see on UrbanZen.com

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