COUNTDOWN BY BEYONCE: Trying to Make a 3...From That 2...Cuz you the 1

Ok so I dont get what the big deal is about this chick Beyonce....ok so im done lying and have put down the bottle of booze...last night the mommy to be played homage the Mod era with a simplistic yet sass tribute to the sixties in the premiere of her new video Countdown from her latest album, 4...this perfect primadonna proved that pregnancy places no bounds on busting a move as she put on a show for all her fans....but really are we...can we be surprised...when it comes to Queen B you shouldnt expect anything less than the best..the fans even crashed the site trying to sick their claws to see what creativity she would hit us with next...and your highness was haute in every scene from the fluorescent bodysuits with a wide brimmed flophat to the basic beatnik black look in the beginning and I for one loved her in the classic black Bobs that was very a la Supremes....all and all Countdown was captivating and definitely worth the wait and if you don't believe me click the video below and "CHECK UP ON IT"

                                                         

Signed Domo 

"Say It Real Loud if youre fly..if you leave me your'e outta your mind"

DeVeReaux

N***** IN PARIS- LITERALLY

"Couture level flow, it’s never going on sale
Luxury rap, the Hermes of verses
Sophisticated ignorance, write my curses in cursive
I get it custom, you a customer
You ain’t ‘customed to going through Customs, you ain’t been nowhere, huh?"

-KANYE WEST "OTIS"

Yep that's right Wake Up Mr.West Wake up Mr.West! Designing ain't as easy as you thought huh?

That's right- all the hooplah behind Kanye West Spring/Summer 2012 Collection entitled DW after his late beloved mother Donda West continues. Ye put on a display at this year's Paris Fashion Week in high style with some high profile models including Chanel Iman and Jourdan Dunn. Now many wonder...okkkk maybe 2 people wonder how I feel about Kanye's new line. First off let me give this man credit for having the testes to tackle such a tenacious task of creating a collection let alone showcasing it at Paris FW which lets face it is always 2 years ahead of NYFW. There are designers such as myself who would only dream of such a distinct privilege and honor. Secondly for a man who is always under such scrutiny for his unpredicable behavior to STUDY fashion- YES people Kanye enrolled into design school is very very commendable considering there are so many "celebrity designers" in the world attaching themselves and their names to garments that they had no hand in accept for saying "the colors pretty"....as usual I digress...back to Kanyeezy

So after perusing the line for a 2nd time just to get a closer look I will admit that the 1st time I wasn't completely 100% sold on every piece-but Kanye definitely shows promise and potential. Just in my opinion I would have scaled down on the size of the fur just a bit...decreased the spacing of the plunging necklines and added a few more pieces of the orange and deep ocean blue hues because we all know that Kanye isn't afraid of a little color...I think women look great in oversized clothing when the proportions are perfect because its almost like wearing your boyfriends' clothing and what girl doesn't love that feeling..However if your boyfriend is a 270 lb. Kanye look alike then NOT SO MUCH....

Overall Kanye gets a B+ from me because he did the unthinkable and made your girl fall in love with the idea of wearing all white and an all white collection for that matter. I would wear every single one of Kanye's white, beige and ecru pieces were so AMAZING....so AMAZING...and no matter what they'll never take that from you my man..So go back to that drawing board and can't wait to see what you create next. Take a look and tell me what you think!!!

Signed Domo
"Tell Me What Kinda Design Type Kanye West Like- Summer Time Flyyy- So I make It just right" DeVeReaux

THE DALLAS DAYS OF MY LIFE- HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOO

So my beautiful niece turned 19 this past weekend and as a college freshman we decided to take her to the State Fair Classic here in Texas to celebrate. Needless to say we had a great time, ate some great food and can't wait to do it again. Happy Birthday Boo!! Auntie Gominique loves you

I wanted to try a new nail color in slate grey- what do you think?

Here's the Birthday Girl and her Best Friend for a birthday breakfast at IHOP

My niece and her beautiful mother- my big sister!

The birthday girl and her beautiful grandmother- my mother!!

And then us of course- I love this kid!!!

Headed to the State Fair Classic in style of course

Welcome to Dallas folks!!

Umm what's wrong with this picture?

And this one as well??

Fried PB&J....Fried Butter....Fried Pineapple...

Fried Lemonade....yep no wonder everything is bigger in Texas especially the people...DAMNNNN!!

About to enjoy the game at the State Fair Classic

Signed Domo

 "Hope you had a blast Birthday Girl"

 DeVeReaux

LONDON FASHION WEEK: HOUSE OF DEREON

So my best friend in my head has been one busy B- yep that's right Beyonce- between that baby bump, performances, tours, promotions behind her new fragance Pulse by Beyonce and now London Fashion Week- does this woman ever sleep? I'm sure the answer is no but the hiatus is probably upon us once baby Dominique Giselle Carter is born....hahaha hey a girl can dream can't she...

Anyhow in true diva from- B traveled over the pond recently to showcase her newest and revamped collection of the House of Dereon with her mother- Tina at Selfridges during London Fashion Week this month. And of course my girl was still uber sassy rocking a fully sequined blazer and trousers in all black along side her modern woman of a mother. Speaking of the mommy to be and her mother- this collection pulled inspiration from just that- the MOTHERLAND itself with a tribal vibe. Check it out and tell me what you think

 Of course- always cool and comfortable- the maxi dress is a Spring/Summer musthave

 I love the use of the tribal print- it added to the drama of the full skirt

 

 The fluidity of the maxi skirt is always feminine and flyy

 Mesh makes the look along with the purity of the purple and the turban ala June Ambrose is perfect

 This black Jumpsuit is definitely Jumpin Jumpin and very very Beyonce

 This dress reminds me of my everlasting love for Emilio Pucci's S/S 2011 collection showcased this time last year

 And you all know your girl loves some sequins- especially when set in a high waisted trouser- where can I get these B?

Shout outs to Beyonce and Mama Tina- the line definitely was a stepup from the usual collection of draped dresses and I give you an A for a cute comeback!!

Signed Domo 

"Shake My Derriere in Dereon- Shake my Derriere in House of Dereon"

DeVeReaux

STUDY BREAKS: THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE

Check out your very own Dominique DeVeReaux featured in the September Issue of Study Breaks Magazine- a magazine geared towards the collegiate demographic. I had the pleasure of working with the creatively talented Courtni Martin of Cami De Exclusive Fashion Production on her compay release showcase. There will be many more shows to come from this collective group as well as Coco DeVeReaux.

The dress above was designed by yours truly

WILL YOU D.I.E FOR Z.O.E.??? THE RACHEL ZOE COLLECTION REVIEW

So any fashionista who has ever aspired to be a stylist in America...operative word America...knows who Rachel Zoe is...I'm sure the lovelies across the pond do as well...but uberstylist Rachel Zoe is known to all of those who have ever dreamed of styling celebs. As most fashionistas aspire- Rachel Zoe has decided to create her own collection and I just had to check out if any pieces caught my attention. I will say while she has the eye- I was a bit unimpressed by all she provided. While these pieces are pretty FABULOUS they are definitely not for the frugal and there were only a few that I would as she would say D.I.E. for and I'll tell you why and then you can check for yourself

Issue 1: Rachel showcased a few pieces on her hit Bravo TV show- the Rachel Zoe project- one being a fully fabulous 70's style revival of the scrunched ankle jumpsuit in a craving of the color camel I would kill over-only to not release it in any of the major stores...ummm yeah DISAPPOINTED and then also Nordstrom's showcases this scintillating sequins oversized black and white blazer in its advertisement but not available for sale- WHAT THE FCUK???? yep

Issue 2: While I understand fashion repeats itself- with someone of her plethora of knowledge and skill I expected a little more innovative for the price point. Meaning she hit us with a faux fur vest which we all know RZ loves, a Chanel remake cardigan (duh) and coordinating chain bag which was made with calfhair which I will admit was a nice touch and then her remake of the coveted BIRKIN...hmmm

But like I said take a look and tell me what you think I could be wrong. By the way, RZC can be found at Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, ShopStyle.com, Bergdorf's ...helll at any luxury retailer I'm sure

Silk Georgette blouse available in Ecru & Black- perfect with suiting or denim

Neiman Marcus- $295

Military Inspired Jacket and Pantsuit-Perfect paired with aforementioned Silk Blouse

Neiman Marcus- $395 pants $575- jacket

Now yall know I love sequins- and this Dolman top with coordinating pant comes in Creme as well

Neiman Marcus- top $295 pants $295

We all know that Rachel will D.I.E. for Chanel- so here is the featured cardigan paired with the Georgette Blouse and mini short as well as the black calf hair chain bag

Neiman Marcus Cardigan-$395  Shorts- $195

This jacket was absolutely adorable belted with covered buttons & my only must have

Bergdorf Goodman- $595

This double platform pump is also available in camel

Neiman Marcus- $295

Fell in love with this boot- it reminded me of the last season Christian Louboutin's with the covered buttons

Neiman Marcus -$695

Back of Boot

In a beautiful bordeaux color- this platform is too perfect with the crocodile underlayer

Neiman Marcus- $295

The Audrey Bag is made of authentic snake skin and paired with gold hardware for that pure look and feel or luxury

Neiman Marcus - $525

The Pamela bag is sure perfection- because I love a big bag made of black pebbled leather and paired with gold hardware to pack my whole life in and it comes with a crossbody strap

Neiman Marcus- $495

Finally the Calf Hair Chain Bag- modeled after Chanel- this bag isn't that bad I just think that nothing tops the 2.55 ever

Neiman Marcus- $350

So ladies and fashion gents- hoped you enjoyed and leave some feedback regarding Miss Rachel

Signed Domo "Don't think I'll D.I.E. anytime soon-sorry" DeVeReaux