Fashion..D&G Spring/Summer Shows

So Milan Fashion week started this week and I have for you.....Dolce and Gabana!!!

Spring and Summer 2009 Womenswear

In this show D&G really went sailor on us and I actually really liked it. The evening dresses not soo much. All I was thinking in my mind when I saw them was "Don't go near the microwave". I loved the bathing suits, but I was trying to figure out girl like me with some hips and curves would look in one?? Hmm. I also liked the slightly masculine looks, they were so sexy to me. Overall, this was a great show, and I will definitely be looking for some knock-offs of this line.

Spring and Summer 2009 Menswear

To me it seems that they played up the young Clark Kent look up for this line. I like the clean suits, of course it is fashion so there were one to many metro-sexual looks for me. Overall, I thought it was a good show with some wearable potential with the dress shirts, tie, and the skinny pants.

What do you think of D&G's Summer Spring line? Let me know.

Suga HiL

Fashion..The Essential Acessory for ALL

SO, seeing that we are ending summer, heading to fall, and then comes the dreadful winter. I wanted to update you on the one uni-sex article of clothing that looks great in all seasons. Yes, I said it..All seasons, and it's for the ladies and the fellas. Drum roll please...The always trendy and fashionable...Scarf!!

Ladies, I know you know about this great trend, so no need to school you too much. I rocked a couple of scarves this summer and I plan on taking them into the next seasons. Bigga has been doing the scarves a lot more lately too. It gives the laid back, yet sexy, casual looks.

Fellas you might need a little more help. I know there are still a lot of guys who still refuse to rock the scarves. So I'm going to tell you how to do it while still keeping your personal style.

Here's a couple of ways to rock the scarves:
The Wrap-Around (above middle): A good choice for this season's longer scarves. Note: Once around the neck is enough—you're going for a donut here, not a cinnamon swirl.

The Hoxton: A basic overhand knot named for a neighborhood in London that was trendy a couple of years back. Good for wearing under high-lapel coats or a Boateng tweed blazer.

The Euro (above left): The popped collar of knots—in other words, strictly for the 29-and-under crowd. Works well with shorter wool or cashmere scarves.

The Traditional Drape: A pro pros when wearing an old-school overcoat, which is why your dad does it. Yawn.

The Drama Teacher (above right): Perfect for a silk scarf and black turtleneck—indoors and out. In other words, to be avoided at all costs.


So I know my ladies are feeling me but how about my fellas..Are you going to be rocking your scarves this year...or are you already ahead of the fashion curve?

Hit me up and let me know..
Also head on over to GAP..they have got great scarf fabrics and colors that won't break your bank account. Ladies don't forget the designer scarf around the hair look, I def got the compliments when I rocked it.

Suga HiL

Sports.. Olympics Recap

Hello again, on the last day of the Olympics; a lot went on while you were sleeping so I made the sacrifice to bring you all the action for ya bright and early.

Early Saturday morning the Women's basketball team won their 4th straight Gold medal and Spain. The U.S. Men's Olympic basketball team survived a huge challenge from Spain, winning 118-107 Sunday in the gold-medal game.

US Men's volleyball competed in the Gold medal match against Brazil and came out with the win. Plus, China brought their artistic touches again for the closing ceremonies. Taking this Olympic ride with you guys has been real fun, complete with jaw drops and all kinds of emotions. So let's do this again in another four years..same time, same place, different year. 2012; London.

My favorite moments were watching the James Blake and Roger Feder tennis match, the Micheal Phelps on the real close mill-second swims, and Men's basketball final match. What were yours? Hit me up and let me know.

Suga HiL

Intellect.

Being a woman that's really trying to do the career thing, this election has really got me digging for answers to all my questions. I think every election should be like that but especially this one. So, my question that I was digging for yesterday was where the candidates stood on equal salary pay for all genders and races.

In any case both candidates talk the "Big" talk on giving women equal salary pay. As a voter, I don't want the talk I want the action.

The opportunity was given to both candidates to vote on legislation recently, that would have made it easier for women to sue their employers for pay discrimination.

So when all the talking was said and done Obama supported the bill; and McCain opposed it.

"I'll continue to stand up for equal pay as president - Senator McCain won't, and that's a real difference in this election," Obama said.

McCain has said he supports equal pay for women but had said the measure would lead to more lawsuits.

Obviously, I don't know the ends and outs of the piece of legislation, but what I do know is women have been getting the short end of the stick for decades when it comes to salaries and it is still a major problem.

At least, Obama is proving how serious he is by supporting legislation that tries to get women where they want to be. (Seen as equals on ALL fronts)

Suga HiL

Source: Black America Web

Intellect.

This is not exactly pertaining to intellect, but it is an attempt to get black women to change their sometimes negative thinking, and the frustrations of life to challenge themselves to be better than the average...

A good woman is proud of herself. She respects herself and others.

She is aware of who she is. She neither seeks definition from the person she is with, nor does she expect them to read her mind.

She is quite capable of articulating her needs. A good woman is hopeful. She is strong enough to make all her dreams come true. She knows love, therefore she gives love. She recognizes that her love has great value and must be reciprocated. If her love is taken for granted, it soon disappears.

A good woman has a dash of inspiration, a dabble of endurance. She knows that she will, at times, have to inspire others to reach the potential God gave them.
A good woman knows her past, understands her present and moves toward the future. A good woman knows God. She knows that with God the world is her playground, but without God she will just be played. A good woman does not live in fear of the future because of her past. Instead, she understands that her life experiences are merely lessons, meant to bring her closer to self knowledge and unconditional self love.

Girl Smile…..YOU KNOW YOU HAVE IT GOING ON!

Also, if you have time please go to google.com and type in the search box "Black women art", click through at least the first 3 pages. Are you satisfied with the images? Drop me a line to let me know your thoughts.