WHAT TO NOT WEAR WEDNESDAYS: LOVELY IN LACE...NOT

So in true Wednesday fashion- I feature all things fabulous and those that are not so much- last week it was WHAT TO WEAVE & soon to come WHAT TO WEAR but this week I was inspired to tackle


What NOT TO Wear Wednesdays


That's right- in lieu of all the mudducks and mudmonkeys that came out for Mardi Gras- I just had to do a feature on WHAT NOT TO WEAR this upcoming Spring. Spring Break is upon us and that means road trips, nights out, Relays for some and Memorial Day travels soon to come for others. This is also the end of cuffing season- when everyone comes out of hiberation from being "caked up" and cuddly during Winter- to the clothes covering less and less. Now by all means if you have being working out and getting right & tight for Spring- then do your thing- however if the only you have managed to lift is a fork or you need a forklift to lift your ass- there are just some trends you need to avoid at all costs


LACE LEGGINGS MUST DIE- ok so in the beginning I was all for the lace movement- whether in tank top form or paired with shorts for a soft yet edgy look- but when you heffas started channeling your inner hooker & wearing these full on body stockings in every color under the sun I wanted to shoot my own eyes out...LEAVE THE LACE ALONE please- ITS NOT YOUR FRIEND- hell your FRIENDS aren't your friends for letting you leave the house all LACED UP- and fishnets count too boo

EXHIBIT A

Is this chick wearing a body magic or body shaper too? Winter up top, summer in between with ya bra out and fall down below with the boots...I SEE YOU BOO

EXHIBIT B

SINK OR SWIM...more like DROWN YOURSELF- this chick is wearing a Baby Phat swimsuit that she cut the bikini ties off of- WTF??

EXHIBIT C

Really....really....looking like an alley cat with those boots?

EXHIBIT D

I can't I just can't- and when the hell did cutting off bra straps become the new trend?

So ladies are you a true friend if you let your girls go out like that or do you befriend this buffoons for your own kicks and giggles. Ask yourself WHAT NOT TO WEAR

Signed Fashionably Yours,

Domo "ALL LACED UP WITH NO ONE TO LOVE" DeVeReaux

WHAT TO WEAR: SXSW- STYLE BY SOUTHWEST

Known as the live music capital of the world- Austin, Texas hosts the austintatiously awesome annual festival known as South by Southwest every March. With 3 known segments of film, interactive & the highly attended and anticipated music movement- followers from all over fall into the streets of the city boldly bringing in their own native nouveau style while adapting to the casually comfortable and cute couture culture that is allure of Austin. So in true DeVeReaux style I had to provide my opinion of what options to wear while rocking out at SXSW.

Footwear- FLATS, BOOTIES & SANDALS
Because its Texas and the weather is more bi-polar than "Being Bobby Brown"- I find it smart to pack all three pairs of footwear in your car. Flats are practically cute and can petitely fit into your purse- they are the quintessential quickwear irregardless of the weather.

Found at NineWest.com

Booties because they can quickly bring beauty to a beastly look especially if you're going from a daytime party to a night-time soiree.

Found at Forever21.com

And lastly sandals because the sun is known to make a sudden cameo appearance and can turn any simply cute tee and shorts into a sassy lil number & even if it becomes humid you will still be a hottie

Found at Target.com

Outerwear- DENIM OR LEATHER JACKET & COLORED BLAZER
Everyone knows that although Austin is casual & there is a networking opportunity literally at every corner of the city during SXSW. The denim jacket is quick, casual and comfortable while keeping you warm just in case that unexpected breeze blows our way or it tries to rain on your SXSW parade.  There's also the opposite end of the South By Spectrum and that's the hard look of being lethal in leather

Found at AmericanEagle.com

Found at asos.com

A cute and colored blazer in a bold color can quickly transition from a day of conferences at the Convention Center to dinner at the luxe La Condesa which can move you not only in the direction of a music career but a man as well ;)

Found at asos.com

Underneath- DARK DENIM RELAXED or SKINNY JEANS/ TANK TOP & TANK DRESS
This two items should be a staple because they transition extremely well from day to night. Dark denim irregardless of style is flattering to every figure and when worn with a simple tank top or tank dress placed under the aforementioned blazer or jacket- the look all layered together might land you a lead guitarist ;)

Found at 7forallmankind.com

Found at g-star.com

Found at target.com

Holding it all together- THE HANDBAG- is the muse of the look and the style is definitely a messenger bag. SXSW consists of becoming a Texas tumbleweed meaning you & your friends will create an itinerary that yuo have every intention of following but as soon as you hit the streets- the initial idea will the get the f*** you like Ceelo Green- so you need a bag that pounces along with you while remaining practically placed by your side at all times and leaves your hands free for all the random high fives, hugs and handshakes that the feeling of SXSW brings

Found at tods.com



So whether you have a wristband or are like me banking on breaking down the back door of the various venues- make sure you always do so with style- whether simplistic or sassy enjoy your SXSW- I'm surely for certain I will

As Always Fashionably Yours.

Domo "Styled By Sass & West (Kanye) that is" DeVeReaux

SO COCO SATURDAYS

So Saturday's posts will be features on items, topics, products, news worthy events etc. that I describe as So Coco. What is So Coco you may ask or not- I don't care? When something is SO COCO- that means it is so fabulously awesome, so definitively sublime that it coincides with all characteristics of Coco DeVeReaux- my design name and one of my many alter egos. So without further adieu- this week's So Coco and the first ever So Coco feature is...


THE 5TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION of GO INTERNATIONAL COLLECTION for TARGET...


That's right tomorrow- SUNDAY, March 13th which is also coincedently my sister's 38th Birthday- Target will re-release some of its most awesome pieces from the past designer's carried on its line FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY

Target is launching a 34 piece collection with 17 of the designers that have been featured before. The featured designers are Luella Bartley, Tara Jarmon, Paul & Joe (by Sophie Albou), Behnaz Sarafpour, Proenza Schouler (by Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez), Libertine (by Johnson Hartig), Alice Temperley, Erin Fetherston, Jovovich-Hawk (by Milla Jovovich and Carmen Hawk), Rogan (by Rogan Gregory), Richard Chai, Jonathan Saunders, Thakoon (by Thakoon Panichgul), Tracy Feith, Rodarte (by Laura and Kate Mulleavy), Zac Posen and Tucker (by Gaby Basora).

Proenza Schouler

Richard Chai

Rodarte

Thakoon

I was rather shocked when I took note that there was no return of Patrick Robinson or Jean Paul Gaultier but I got those pieces when they first came out so its all good in my hood

"GO International™ is an innovative program designed to provide affordable fashion created by emerging designers. GO International is an exciting way to deliver the latest style to our female guests at the prices they expect from Target"

AND THAT'S WHAT MAKES IT......SO COCO

Signed Fashionably Yours,

Domo "Searching for what's SO COCO" DeVeReaux

FANCY FOOTWORK FRIDAY

Spring is upon us and its the time for mani's and pedi's so you can pull out that fierce footwear of sandals, flats and of course- a love of mine- the wedge. This season there is an offering of tantalizing teases to tickle your toes and in colors to make them curl. This season for me is all in the details....GIVE me height, texture, color and flair when you speak about fancy footwook this Spring and even Summer and these styles definitely fit the bill.

First Pierre Hardy- gives us color blocking to complete the casual cuteness style that Spring break brings

As featured in January 2011 Elle on Jessica Alba

House of Harlow by Nicole Richie

Criss Cross Wedge- $240- Victoria's Secret.com

Rough Justice

Colin Stuart Cross Tassel Sandal

And I have always been taken back by a bad ass classic T-strap also (COLIN STUART)

Enjoy your Spring Break ladies- and if you break the bank make sure its on a pair of stunning beauties such as these that will bring them to their knees and build your calves in the process!! ;) But ladies make sure your toes are looking tight before you head out day or night- don't just paint that big toe- give all the lil piggies some TLC- a pumice stone, some Nivea and avoid hot coals

Signed Always,

Fashionably Yours,

Domo "ASSASSIN OF THE SHOE GAME" DeVeReaux



THROWBACK THURSDAYS: TAKE THAT TAKE THAT

Its that time again for THROWBACK THURSDAYS: this week we bring out the fashions & the music of Biggie and Bad Boy. As many know this week, March 9th, 2011 marked the 11th year anniversary of the death of Christopher Wallace better known as "THE NOTORIOUS BIG" and I would be remissed if I did not pay homage to the style and influence that he and all of BAD BOY have had on music and fashion. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE SONG BY BIGGIE & subsequently BAD BOY?

For pushing the style envelope alone I had to go with MO MONEY MO PROBLEMS:

Styled by June Ambrose who is my style goddess (I follow her on twitter lol ) which says alot cause I only follow those worth following- and directed by hip hop empresario- HYPE WILLIAMS this video definitely changed the game with all the bright colors. With her fashion savvy- June Ambrose influenced Bad Boy- initially Sean Diddy Puffy Puff Daddy Diddily Diddily Dee Combs to create the multi-million dollar brand of Sean John that now provides suits for the suave sophisticate of a man. He even continues to beat us over the head with the BAD BOY BRAND by creating t-shirts with brass and bold statements such as "NO B****A**NESS" & "VOTE OR DIE"...

BEFORE

AFTER

He was the first man of color outside of Tyson Beckford & Kanye West of course that I had seen rock the sheen of metallic so well from slate grey to gold and gave me the notion that my future husband will wear color during our nouveau nuptials. I don't know any other black man that works as hard as he does at marketing himself to appeal to the masses and I for one respect his hustle

Then there was Versace and Coogi- we won't even get started on how influential Biggie was rocking the Versace shades and Coogi Sweaters- to the point where every hood negro thought he had to have both to be considered a real thug. Anything that these men touched turned to gold.....

Ten years from now we'll still be on top
Yo, I thought I told you that we won't stop
Now whatcha gonna do when it's cool
bag a money much longer than yours
and a team much stronger than yours, violate me
this'll be your day, we don't play

I definitely look forward to where they will be all be 10 YEARS from now- when they are still on top. I hope to find longevity in my career and if not I damn sure wouldn't mind a piece of his pie

As always signed Fashionably Yours,

Domo "WILL WORK FOR DIDDY" DeVereaux

TOMFOOLERY TUESDAYS: TAKE A LOOK ITS IN A BOOK

So in true Spring form- its almost wedding season and love is in the air right- of the smell of strawberry air fresheners masking themselves as the smell of love....ehhh....either way this is supposed to be the season of warm feelings and even warmer weather- when birds are chirping and hearts are singing.....bull**** bull**** bull**** eff love and everybody that's in love- yep I'm a hater and I own it....

I digress-I really don't hate love-I love to be in love and I have loved very very few- try 2- but I appreciate the notion and even appreciate even more so those who have been blessed throughout life to experience such a feeling laced with lollipops and gumdrops because I thankfully sure have. Some say I have the spirit of the black Carrie Bradshaw and I have definitely dealt with a Mr. BIG in the past but no one that has thrown your girl over the threshold which btw I would appreciate a proposal of such in a size 41 Christian Louboutin Crystallized Stiletto. I've been loved by many people in life so much enough for me to let them go and for them to do the same for me. And there is no greater love than to recognize that it isn't what is or was what it was enough to let that person go and allow them to find what person they are worth falling for. 

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN CRYSTALLIZED IN SWAROVSKI $2395

You may ask- where is Domo going with this one and wtf does it have to do with TOMFOOLERY- well I tell you to wait for it...........wait for it......BOOM.  So many of us are quick to not recognize when something has ran its course and become TOMFOOLS ourselves enough to let go of what is not meant to be. I can say that because I have been foolish in the past to believe that if I become what someone wants me to be I can experience what others have and live in FAR AWAY LAND- happily ever after like Shrek and Fiona or Aladdin and Jasmine or even Ronnie and Sammy....no wait- forget the last one- cause then I might end up on Snapped..

But I felt inspired by another Facebooker today and her status "RELATIONSHIP101: GOING BACK TO AN EX IS LIKE RE-READING A BOOK..YOU ALREADY KNOW WHATS GOING TO HAPPEN #justathought"

And it really got me to thinking- how many times have we re-thought or re-read the books from our past. Some books were better than others, some were children's books cause they just couldn't grow up, fiction cause they were full of more s*** than a patrol horse trolloping down 6th street, non-fiction- written by my own accounts of bulls***, science fiction cause some of crap they did and said was out of this world, a few self-help novels cause my Lord knows you could only help your self dude and even those few short stories which were idiots that weren't even worth the time I took to read them or flip the pages.

You can always tell what kind of book you read by the timing in your life. If you were adventurous and spontaneously in college, or crushing in high school or post-grad and scoping these real world rats and ragamuffins for how "100% REAL" they are *cough bull**** cough*- the title always told the timing of your life. Was it "ONE FISH TWO FISH RED FISH BLUE FISH" cuz he had a roster that included a couple of your cousins and friends or "HE'S JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU" so self-explanatory especially for those collegiate girls and guys.

Then there were those few coffee table reads that just by the cover made you wanna pick them up and read only to learn that their pages were as blank as a check written by Bill Gates and Oprah for rent. And the few very few thick novels that were just too heavy & their pages were too worn cuz too many sisters had handled them and packed them around in their purses.

Lastly, the books in the back of the shelves that came with warnings :EXPLICIT CONTENT: no not those books but the ones that were the only 2 books that made you actually take a good look at yourself and what you had become- they were books that when you read them- they gave you self-reflection like none other and everytime you tried to put it down- you couldn't help but go back and read it again and again cause it never got old....until now...the 2 books that contained detail by detail and play by play and chapter by chapter of your life.

But what makes us the biggest fools is when we try to edit books and change the content. Don't get me wrong you can definitely write your own novel noting wants, needs and expectations and even pen your own happy ending but you will only have yourself to blame when your final copy is nothing like the manuscript. 

We all have our foolish moments when we feel like we aren't on the SAME PAGE- be it the handbook entitled "COMMITMENT, TRUST, & UNDERSTANDING"..So before we all decide to box up all our books and sell them to Half-Price or even try a buyback for all my college kids- make sure you're done reading all of them and hold onto the classics like "GREAT EXPECTATIONS" & even "EAT, PRAY, LOVE" because those are definite must reads in my book club & should I and the authors of those ever meet we will definitely write a sequel with a foreword by LOVE

Signed, 

DOMO "Been on the best-seller's lists- 24 years in a row" DeVeReaux