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(Bobbi Brown Chocolate Collection - BergdorfGoodman.com) Dear Chief: Over the past few weeks, I’ve bought an entire new wardrobe for fall, full of the season's muted colors, knits and heavy tweeds. And now, my make-up doesn’t seem to agree with...
Read the whole thing "FASHIONTRIBES ASK THE CHIEF: Fancy Flirts & Makeup. Just Try Keeping Them Apart. For Fall, The Chief of the Tribe Advises Indulging in Sensuous, Yummy Chocolate Hues for Flirty Fabulousness. FASHIONTRIBES BEAUTY BLOG" »
(Alice + Olivia cropped leggings - BergdorfGoodman.com) Dear Chief: Last week was my birthday, and along with the unbelievable bash, my friends threw for me, I also received tons of gifts, one being a super girlie dress that just isn’t...
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Dear Chief: I recently inherited a fairly large sum of money from a dearly departed great, great grandfather. After buying a new house for my parents, a solar powered car for my sister, and a little gift here and there...
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(Apepazza Flute Boot - Nordstrom.com) Dear Chief: I’ve been searching for the perfect pair of fall boots with no luck. I know exactly what I want; knee-length, fall colors, not too painful. I just can’t seem to find it anywhere....
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Dear Chief: Although somewhat tacky in the past, I’ve recently starting developing a major fondness for leopard prints. It’s a bold statement to make, and I’m afraid of looking like an over-the-hill diva. As a Downtown Doll, how do I...
Read the whole thing "FASHIONTRIBES ASK THE CHIEF: The Call of the Leopard is Irresistable, but How Does a Downtown Doll Succumb Without Venturing into Cheesyland? The Chief of the Tribe Holds Forth. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION & SHOE BLOG" »
(Available at iOffer.com) Dear Chief: I have the tendency to go out, get too drunk, and come home without any of my belongings. I’ve lost way too much money, my favorite lip-gloss, and three phones. Help! Is there anyway I...
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Dear Chief: I just moved to sunny California from frigid Washington, and my wardrobe needs a major change. Where’s a good, fairly priced place for an au natural chick like me to update her Cali style? - Cowabunga How, Cowabunga:...
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(Available at VictoriasSecret.com) Dear Chief: I’ve been with the same man for almost three years now, and things are beginning to turn somewhat predictable. To ward off boredom, I’m planning a night of romance, and of course, nookie. The problem...
Read the whole thing "FASHIONTRIBES ASK THE CHIEF: A Lady Outside the Bedroom & Not into Trashy Lingerie Once Inside. The Chief of the Tribe Helps a Global Chic Goddess Stay Sexy, Not Slutty. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG" »
Available at Noisebot.com Dear Chief: For the past few weeks, I’ve been organizing a benefit for a very high profile foundation that rescues farm animals from being…well, cooked. It’s been a little hectic, but I’ve managed to get everything together...
Read the whole thing "FASHIONTRIBES ASK THE CHIEF: Does Organizing an Event for a High Profile Animal Rights Group Mean Goodie Bags with No Sense of Humor? The Chief of the Afro Love Tribe Considers. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG" »
(Available at Bagtrends.com) Dear Chief: I'm on the hunt for my fall handbag. I’m a vintage girl, and my Downtown Doll style has to be apparent in what I tote. What would you recommend that's relatively affordable, stylish, and oh-so-urban....
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(Available at Bebe.com) Dear Chief: I met a gorgeous guy last week at a hoppin’ club. However, there's a slight, er, problem. I was drunk, topless, and strutting my stuff on a table, so he might have a few preconceived...
Read the whole thing "FASHIONTRIBES ASK THE CHIEF: How Can a Fancy Flirt Project Sex Appeal While Staying Classy? The Chief of the Tribe Advises. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG" »
(MAC Lipsticks - available at MACCosmetics.com) Dear Chief: I’ve been a rocker chick my whole life. While I’m not sick of it, I need a change. I’m used to only wearing tons and tons of black make-up, and I’m starting...
Read the whole thing "FASHIONTRIBES ASK THE CHIEF: Staying True to your Rock Punk Roots While Incorporating Color into Your Look Ain't Easy, But It's Possible. The Chief Shows the Way. FASHIONTRIBES BEAUTY BLOG" »
(Available at Amazon.com) Dear Chief: I’m a serious vegan/animal lover-type, but lately I’ve been just dying for a cute, fun, leather clutch. Where can I get a faux-leather handbag that didn’t harm any farm-animal friends? – Animal (And Bag) Lover...
Read the whole thing "FASHIONTRIBES ASK THE CHIEF. Fashion & Animal-Friendliness...Never the Twain Shall Meet? Say It Ain't So. The Chief Advises a Concerned Afro Love Stylista. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG" »
(Available at Amazon.com) Dear Chief: Due to the scorching summer weather, my Downtown Doll friends and I are taking a long needed trip to the beach. What reading material do you suggest I bring on my sunny beach adventure? –...
Read the whole thing "FASHIONTRIBES ASK THE CHIEF: Downtown Dolls Needn't Be Intellectual All the Time, Especially at the Beach. The Chief Recommends Some Light Summer Reads. FASHIONTRIBES BOOK BLOG" »
(From BorrowedBling.com) Dear Chief: I have some seriously fabulous events coming up in the near future and I am looking for some new and hip jewelry to add to my basic black dresses. Sadly, however, I am a Fancy Flirt...
Read the whole thing "FASHIONTRIBES ASK THE CHIEF: Born to Bling...But What's a Fancy Flirt to Do When Budget Constraints Dictate Otherwise? The Chief Knows. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG" »
(Urban Decay Liquid Eyeliner in Soot Black - available at UrbanDecay.com) Dear Chief: As a proud member of the Rock Punk tribe, it is essential for me to have my signature black eyeliner on at every waking moment. Yet I...
Read the whole thing "FASHIONTRIBES ASK THE CHIEF: Rock Punk Just isn't the Same Without Hardcore Smudgy Eyes. The Chief Ponders the Best Solution. FASHIONTRIBES BEAUTY BLOG" »
(Available at Amazon.com) Dear Chief: It’s my fellow Afro-Love best friend’s birthday next week, and I want to do something really special for her. I’d love to throw her a party at my apartment, but have no ideas beyond pizza...
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(Available at Bluefly.com) Dear Chief: I so love that ballet flats are in this summer, but now that I went out and purchased a simple, pink, classic pair, I realized I have no idea what I’m going to wear with...
Read the whole thing "FASHIONTRIBES ASK THE CHIEF: The Chief Ponders a Global Chic Dilemma...How to Keep Ballet Flats Out of Boring Territory, But Still Stay Classic. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG" »
(Claire Pettibone - available at ClairePettibone.com) Dear Chief: My honey of 3 years just proposed, and I am now in serious wedding mode. We are having a low key, family-only ceremony on the beach this summer and I have had...
Read the whole thing "FASHIONTRIBES ASK THE CHIEF: Getting Married Doesn't Mean Wanting to Look Like a Poufy Meringue. A Downtown Doll Has Other Ideas & the Chief Confers. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG" »
(Available at SweetStreet.com) Dear Chief: I am throwing a super fabulous and uber-exclusive dinner party in the upcoming weeks for some of the city's A-list. I have the entire menu picked, yet I am a little stuck when it comes...
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(available at Morrco.com) Dear Chief: As a little birthday present to myself, I recently purchased the cutest black pug, however, I am having issues dressing my puppy in my signature badass Rock Punk style. Please Chief, help me punk-afy my...
Read the whole thing "FASHIONTRIBES ASK THE CHIEF: You're a Badass, So Why Would You Want Fido to Look Anything But. The Chief Consults on 4-Legged Rock Punk Style. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION & PET BLOG" »
(available at UrbanOutfitters.com) Dear Chief: While I’m used to rocking my 4+ inch wedges with my boho-style skirts, my feet have had it! In fear that if I wear these shoes for another day I’ll lose a toe. Help! I...
Read the whole thing "FASHIONTRIBES ASK THE CHIEF: When an Afro Love Has Lost the Love for Towering Wedges, What's a Laid Back Fashionista to do? The Chief Holds Forth. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION & SHOE BLOG" »
(available at UrbanOutfitters.com) Dear Chief: While I’m used to rocking my 4+ inch wedges with my boho-style skirts, my feet have had it! In fear that if I wear these shoes for another day I’ll lose a toe. Help! I...
Read the whole thing "FASHIONTRIBES ASK THE CHIEF: When an Afro Love Has Lost the Love for Towering Wedges, What's a Laid Back Fashionista to do? The Chief Holds Forth. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION & SHOE BLOG" »
(Available at InStyleSwimwear.com) Dear Chief: I don’t know what other Global Chic gals in this city do, but I cannot manage to get myself to throw on a bikini and head to the beach. I’m a classy girl, and bearing...
Read the whole thing "FASHIONTRIBES ASK THE CHIEF: Can a Global Chic Gal Stay Cool & Classy at the Beach? The Chief Puts Bikinis to the Test. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG" »
So many posts, so little time. So we sorted through them all for you & here's our Fashiontribes Finds picks for the coolest stuff with a Rock Punk vibe. ROCK PUNK WEEKLY FASHIONTRIBES FINDS: Get your iPizz on, Podsnobs! Ask...
Read the whole thing "Fashiontribes Finds: the Best Blog Posts for the Rock Punk Tribe for the Week Ending 7/2/06. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG" »
So many posts, so little time. So we sorted through them all for you & here's our Fashiontribes Finds picks for the coolest stuff with a Global Chic vibe. GLOBAL CHIC WEEKLY FASHIONTRIBES FINDS: YSL suede "Emma" wedge Sleek clutch...
Read the whole thing "Fashiontribes Finds: the Best Blog Posts for the Global Chic Tribe for the Week Ending 7/2/06. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG" »
So many posts, so little time. So we sorted through them all for you & here's our Fashiontribes Finds picks for the coolest stuff with a Downtown Doll vibe. DOWNTOWN DOLL WEEKLY FASHIONTRIBES FINDS: Amy Sacco on Cocktail Culture Patent...
Read the whole thing "Fashiontribes Finds: the Best Blog Posts for the Downtown Doll Tribe for the Week Ending 7/2/06. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG" »
So many posts, so little time. So we sorted through them all for you & here's our Fashiontribes Finds picks for the coolest stuff with an Afro-Love vibe. AFRO-LOVE WEEKLY FASHIONTRIBES FINDS: YSL School-Boy-Meets-Old-Man-Mashup Non-toxic "wall treatment" (aka paint) from...
Read the whole thing "Fashiontribes Finds: the Best Blog Posts for the Afro Love Tribe for the Week Ending 7/2/06. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG" »
So many posts, so little time. So we sorted through them all for you & here's our Fashiontribes Finds picks for the coolest stuff with a Fancy Flirt vibe. FANCY FLIRT WEEKLY FASHIONTRIBES FINDS: Embroidered Loubie wedges Bond No. 9...
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Dear Chief: Recently, I picked up to-die-for burgundy suede pumps with deep purple trim, but I’m at a loss for what to wear them with. How can I rock my hot heals without looking like a total tool? - Sincerely,...
Read the whole thing "FASHIONTRIBES ASK THE CHIEF: A Downtown Doll Acquires Snazzy Kicks in a Rich Burgundy Hue. But What to Pair them With? The Chief Considers. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG" »
Dear Chief: I live a seriously hot urban area and this summer has been super vicious to my body, mind and soul. Where can I go to escape the hot city and embrace my inner Fancy Flirt? - Sincerely, Sweating...
Read the whole thing "FASHIONTRIBES ASK THE CHIEF: Wilting in the Summer Heat is Bad-Bad-Bad for a Fancy Flirt. The Chief Prescribes Mykonos Therapy. FASHIONTRIBES TRAVEL BLOG" »
Available at Shop.Trashy.com Dear Chief: My boyfriend and I will be celebrating our 6-month anniversary (yay us!) in the near future. I want to surprise him that night in bed with some steamy, yet still edgy lingerie. What should I...
Read the whole thing "FASHIONTRIBES ASK THE CHIEF: Does Looking Hot for an Intimate Date with Your Honey Have to Mean Looking Like a 3 Dollar Rock Punk Hooker? The Chief Decides. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG" »
Dear Chief: Like any other Afro-Love chick, my hair is my pride, or at least it was. After the peanut butter didn’t work (long story), I was forced to chop off my long, wavy, hippy locks and trade it in...
Read the whole thing "FASHIONTRIBES ASK THE CHIEF: An Afro Love Haircut Gone Awry. Recipe for Disaster or Opportunity to Shop for Great Earrings? The Chief Contemplates. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG" »
Dear Chief: I'm a proud member of the Global Chic tribe, and my wardrobe is mostly Milan runway A-list labels. In fact, I love anything with a label, but I'm starting a new job this coming week where the dress...
Read the whole thing "FASHIONTRIBES ASK THE CHIEF: Global Chic in a Casual Work Environment. What's a Hardcore Fashionista to do? The Chief Advises. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG" »
Dear Chief: I’m a Doll on a mission. For the past few weeks I have been combing the city in search of the perfect pair of glasses for my face. Sadly, I have had no luck in my quest. Please...
Read the whole thing "FASHIONTRIBES ASK THE CHIEF: Guys Make Passes at Downtown Dolls in Cute Glasses. The Chief Tells All. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG & PODCAST" »
(Citizens of Humanity Sienna Straight-Leg Jean, Light Wash - available at NeimanMarcus.com) Dear Chief: My 20-year-old daughter is a slave to fashion, mindlessly following every trend. And with low-rise jeans, her butt is all over the place, receiving crude comments...
Read the whole thing "FASHIONTRIBES ASK THE CHIEF: When Low Rise Jeans Expose a Little Too Much Flair from Behind, What's the Mother of a Fancy Flirt to do? The Chief Advises. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG" »
(Carmen Marc Valvo from NeimanMarcus.com) Dear Chief: I am a serious punk chick, yet my family doesn’t approve of my style. I have a family function to attend in the near future—can I stay true to my rocker roots, yet...
Read the whole thing "FASHIONTRIBES ASK THE CHIEF: How Does a Rock Punk Princess Stay Authentic & Grandma-Approved at the Same Time? The Chief Ponders. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG" »
(Shoes, SteveMadden.com; Bangles, HeritageArcade.com) Dear Chief: I'm attending a big event soon, and I have a chic white, peasant-style dress I'd like to wear. The problem is that the event seems dressier than my dress. What can I do to...
Read the whole thing "FASHIONTRIBES ASK THE CHIEF: Is a Peasant-Style Frock Ever Appropriate for a Big Event? Only if the Accessories are fit for Afro-Love. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG" »
Valentino Red from Saks.com Dear Chief: I recently received a pair of stunning, over-the-top diamond earrings as a gift. I love them, but am not sure what to wear with them so that I don't appear too flashy. How can...
Read the whole thing "FASHIONTRIBES ASK THE CHIEF: Are Over the Top Diamond Earrings too Flashy? A Global Chic Dilemma Solved. FASHIONTRIBES FASHION BLOG" »
