KILL ZADIG & VOLTAIRE

Flipping through September French Vogue and came across this satisfyingly gritty ad for Zadig and Voltaire.... Sure Jamie and Alison have great personal style but I think it's mostly in part of the abundant amount of rock and roll cool that oozes from every surface of their beings,Olivier Zahms captured this quality threefold in this campaign!! Definitely blasting "Sonic Boom" on the way home tonight :)

Im in LOVE!

The euro retail giant ZARA is now online! Sadly the consumers in the USofA cannot physically purchase items but at least the people of zara let you know what the store offers currently. The Zara Woman September lookbook is a testament to the minimalist and overall lover of simple,effortless style. I see Celine (spring'10) and Isabel Marant (fall'10) referencing,the red skinny ankle pant and camel coat (my fav look) are not only incredibly chic but a look of the unexpected...the two colors unite in a merriment that ignites the senses! Zara never dissapoints, looks like a trip to New York is in order!

Dog Days

I started having palpatative fits of excitement when I first saw this video, it is beyond inspiring! Her voice is intoxicating and her stage presence is undeniable! I've been trying to garner some inspiration because as of most recently nothing has really resonated with me as far as design is concerned so I figured if inspiration won't come to me, then screw it I'll chase it down, and tackle it! So that explains the current disheveled appearance of my living quarters .....my bedroom floor is littered with art history books, crumpled balls of paper, and half eaten pencils (nerves).... I've also been listening to Chopin,Bellini, and Verde',the archetypal gate keepers of the Romantic period.... New exciting collaboration with a Parisian designer is in the works.....picture this: if Chanel met Valentino had an affair and spawned a half bred Oscar de la Renta/Giorgio Armani Prive' mutant baby then that would be Sandrine's (designer) aesthetic! Can't wait to share the deets with you guys....

And the Winner Is.........

Isabel from Walk of Fashion is the lucky winner of the Shop Bop gift card giveaway! The outfit posted is her winning look, but don't fret my precious readers as I've gotten clearance to host another contest very soon, so stay tuned :)

Shop Bop GIVEAWAY!

$100 Shopbop Giveaway Means A Fabulous New Denim Skirt

Back with a vengeance is the denim skirt, and its equally fabulous counterpart, the denim dress. Whether you dress them up or dress them down, they are a perfect addition to your wardrobe.



Just like your favorite pair of jeans, these denim pieces can be worn with virtually anything. And now, with this $100 Shopbop giveaway, you can buy one of these fabulous pieces for virtually nothing!



Read on to learn more about Shopbop's great denim skirt and dress collections, as well as how to enter this amazing giveaway.

Discover Shopbop Denim

Aside from their variety of brands, they also carry a wide range of styles, like long jeans, petite jeans, and even maternity jeans.



And, of course, Shopbop stocks the hottest denim skirts and dresses available, helping you to look great year-round.

Skirty and Flirty for Fall

Layering denim skirts with leggings and then adding a bootie is a great way to update a classic look, putting a fashion-forward spin on a traditional denim skirt. They can also be paired with fun, chunky sweaters and boyfriend cardigans for fun and flirty autumn outfits.



Do a denim dress with some heels, and you have a perfect look for going out, or pair it with some flats for an easy, casual look ideal for shopping, lunching with friends, or just hanging out.



Playing around with denim this fall is sure to get you noticed, and a denim skirt is an easy way to spice up your wardrobe.

Get Ready To Win

To win this fabulous $100 Shopbop gift card, all you have to do is follow my blog via Bloglovin'and find your favorite Shopbop denim skirt or dress, and then tell me how you'd accessorize it this fall, that simple!



The most fashion-forward look wins. Contest ends September 12, @ noon!



And even if you don't win, you can still find some great deals at Shopbop by checking out the Shopbop coupon page. It features some great deals on all of your favorite designers.



Get styling—and good luck my lovlies!

Black Magic

I am in love with the fall Proenza Schouler collection....Im already piecing together options from this video for a shoot. The burgundy stained lips, short pleated minis,leather collared blouses, and crisp white shirts revolutionize the "school girl" look for a school girl that would have been in matrix reloaded doing femme fatale like flips and kicking serious ass!

video taken from Carolines Mode via youtube

Shoot!

Hello Readers! Some very exciting new projects are happening here at Style Anthem! One exciting venture is a full fledged image consulting firm with me and my team of talented friends: makeup artist(Amanda Sigmon), photographer(Cleopatra Sharpe),hairstylists (Kristin Forte'/Queenet Nwobi) and Chief Stylist (moi) culminating to create a styling "super power" we handle everything from wardrobing the essential everday work wardrobe to special events to styling weddings etc. The previous pictures are our promotional photos we had tons of fun on this shoot, I drew inspiration from many places one being the electrifying Givenchy Haute Couture Spring 2010 show for the makeup. The dramaticism of the look as far as the face was concerned was the perfect balance for the intricate detailing in the clothes, almost alien-like. As far as the "look" was concerned I drew ideas for current trends such as lace and counteracted it with the past, The long sheer nightgown was thrifted and could easily have been a style that would have been worn around the late 1800s, I then paired it with my cabachon encrested necklace (chezelle boutique;Charlotte,NC). The second look was inspired by the bygone era of the burlesque/speak-easy, the bodysuit (thrifted) is velvet which is still going strong this season; the shoes are Oh Deer!, and the thigh highs are Preston and York. I would be delighted to hear feedback from my readers, which pics do you like the most? The one with the most votes will be the forefront of our advertising campaign. Leave your votes in the comments section! Thanks for your comments!

Stylist and concept developer: Julianna Nwobi (me)
Model: Holly Halls (THANKS A MILLION!)
Hairstylist: Kristin Forte'
Photographer: Cleopatra Sharpe
Makeup Artist: Amanda Sigmon