Getting The 1D Look For Less

One Direction released their newest album Take Me Home just this month, and have had all the tweens worldwide swooning over the boys and their music since their discovery on X Factor in 2010. 

Their fashion choices have had girls and boys all over the world asking, “Where and how can I get that look?!” Let’s have a look into what their stylist, Caroline Watson put together for the boys in the past, and how everyone can get a similar look for much cheaper than 1D.

Caroline Watson's choices:

Our Picks:

Checking out these designer finds with the same 1D look, you can save big time and still get that same preppy, boy band look for less!

For more great finds, shop online at:
http://www.franklinandmarshall.com/en
http://www.topman.com
http://www.fredperry.com
http://www.converse.com
http://www.usc.co.uk



Written by: Nicole Grisell

Africa meets west

Africa meets West

By Ibum Obu

We have seen them on the runway by labels such as LAMB, marc by marc Jacobs etc, and on celebrities such as Beyonce Knowles, Rihanna, Fergie and kelis. African fashion design is gradually gaining popularity in the western world as more African prints such as Ankara and tie and dye are being used in a modern twist to capture the attention of fashionistas around the world. African print has taken a huge leap from the streets of West Africa to the hottest red carpets, videos and runway events around the world. A good example will be singer turned designer Gwen Stefani who last year for her spring/summer 2011 collection presented a collection that featured mainly Ankara fabric. Also that same year, African print was the theme on most of the runways. It was called "Tribal Print".

African fashion design is stunning, unique and colorful. It has proven to be a leading contender in the world of fashion today.

What is the main catch? Well, if you’re a lover of unique bold designs, love loads of color and want to stand out, this is definitely something you need to catch on to as well.

Just Bead It!

Just Bead It!
BY
Ibum Obu

I am something, I could compliment any outfit, be a main statement, worn in more ways than one, I date back through centuries and posses unique beauty and history but am still a huge fashion statement till this day, I can be worn to any event or social gathering. What am I ? Any guesses…. BEADS! Many years after they were first recorded in history they're still widely worn all over the world, and in some cases, are actually quite valuable. Let me give you a little BEAD history.


Many years ago, European traders bartered brightly colored handmade beads in Africa for natural resources. Beads were taken by traders to Africa as highly specialized currencies as late as the 1950's. And today various kinds of beads are among Africa's most popular exports to the western world. Beads are used as fashion accessories by both men and women, and the combination of beauty and history makes the beads collectible.

Why all this history…? Well as I stated earlier, beads have been around for quite a while. They are gaining in popularity and something tells me they will continue to be part of fashion for a long time coming. What do you think? Beads could work for you too.