Things have been crazy for me the last few weeks that I have so been slipping on my posting. My apologies as I don’t mean to leave any of you all hanging. It’s actually a two fold issue that I have going on: I’ve been crazy busy and I haven’t been all too inspired by any one thing or things as of late. As I’ve mentioned before, I’m a lover of all things art whether on a canvas, photography or performance.
I spent a little time looking at fashion photography this afternoon and it it did re-energize my battery a little. Take a looksie at a few images I uncovered that I found pretty beautiful. I will say this. I’m feeling some kind of way about the lack of women of cover when I did a search of fashion photography. Should I really have to do a narrowed search of “asian fashion photography” or “African American fashion photography” just to find what I’m looking for? Oh and let me just say that a search of “African American fashion photography” didn’t publish any real results. *sighs*
I’m the type of person who believes ALL cultures and nationalities are beautiful (anyone who knows me would vouch for me) so excuse me while I vent… Be sure to comment and express your thoughts on the lack of representation of women of color. I’m not just talking African American women, I mean all women of color.
I’ve been into photography since my aunt gave me my first camera when I was about 7, 8 or whatever age kids are in the 3rd grade. It was a hot pink and purple Le Clic camera that took 110 film. I’m sure I have a picture of it somewhere. As I clearly have this thing for all things fashion, fashion photography is very appealing to me. The Scarlett Johansson for Mango shots are absolutely stunning. I’ve featured items from Mango from time to time, so if you’re unfamiliar, you should definitely check the line out. The clothes are all very reasonably priced and you’re sure to find things great for work and play from cute dresses to jeans for weekends out shopping with friends.
If know that every gossip blog sites will be covering Who Wore What to the Grammy’s and let me be perfectly honest…I get completely sick and tired of the same posts over and over so I’ll spare you, my awesome readers. By now, everyone knows what Beyonce, Gaga and Taylor wore. We all had the text message, twitter and live conversations last night, so there’s really no sense in rehashing it.
Although Sole Intuition is all about insight and style, as I’ve mentioned before I am equally as passionate about music and art. When all are fused together, it’s the perfect blend of creativity, intuition and soul. My favorite performance of the awards show was Pink’s visual interpretation of Glitter in the Air (Funhouse, 2009). It was so artistic and captivating. For that reason, I’m giving Pink a “Following Your Intuition” stamp for approval. So this is my Grammy coverage. Short, sweet and to the point. Loves it!
I love taking fun, girly quizzes so you all will see them from time to time. The “What Fashion Capital Are You?” quiz was fun and I think my results were right on. Apparently, I’m “New York”. Even though I have tons of clothes and shoes in my wardrobe, I do tend to gravitate towards a few items more than others. But then again, everyone does that, right?
New York: The powerhouse of style. You’re confident about your personal look, and that self-assurance takes you far. You’re not afraid to experiment with new designers, but you’re happiest when your clothes are effortlessly chic to match your fast-paced lifestyle.
Style Tips: Aim for a provincial look from time to time: think country-style ruffles and deconstructed pieces. Fight the urge to wear black (and the same comfy things in your closet, for that matter) and push yourself to try something new. Try one of the tailored-yet-feminine looks, for example, or a pair of brightly colored pumps.
Everyone has an idea of how much they’re willing to spend on fashion. For some, there’s no way they’d ever part with much cash when it comes to buying something new. Others, let’s just say that some people are willing to live off of Ramen Noodles for the sake of red soled heels. I’m pretty much middle of the road. I’d pay a few hundred, but nothing more than that. My stipulation is that if it’s a shoe, it must be something I can get a lot of wear out of. I’m the same way with clothes – staple pieces should be pricier. I’d like to hear from you all: how much is too much? What are you willing to spend? Participate in the poll and be sure to add your two cents.
Be sure to comment and express your thoughts on the lack of representation of women of color. I’m not just talking African American women, I mean all women of color.
