Color-block clothes add a graphic element to any look. They transform simple clothes into architectural pieces. When wearing two (or more) tones, make sure they are within the same complementary color family. Start shopping and enjoy the optical “illusions”! GALLERY: How To Rock Underwear As Outerwear 6 Crystal-Inspired Prints & Pieces

NewsOne is reporting that magazine Essence is set to formally hire Elliana Placas, a former staff member of O! Magazine and US Weekly.

We all have seen this.  A woman who is at least 20 years older than the outfit she is wearing. Thoughts range from “what does she have on?”, “why is she wearing her daughters clothing?” and the ever popular “she knows she is too old to wear that or the variation of she knows better […]

We can’t stress it enough: this season is all about prints and patterns! So throw away your old denim and khaki shorts, and try these ones on for size. SOURCE GALLERY: 10 Printed Sunglasses For Under $35 5 Ways To Rock Spring’s Hottest Trend: Patterns TREND REPORT: African-Inspired Fashion http://static.zemanta.com/readside/loader.js

Say what you will about Michael Jackson, but the influence he had on the fashion industry is just as notable as his mark in music. The King of Pop understood the power of the costume, both on and off the stage. There are several looks that upon first glance will always remind us of MJ. Here, on the 1-year anniversary of his death, we honor him by reviewing his inimitable, legendary style.

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Summer hues is all about bright blues. Punch up your summer wardrobe with sheer flowing top layers, shades of blue and a lovely floral print.

Want to accessorize your summer wardrobe?  Go simple with hoops, or add a shot of color with ethnic-inspired drop earrings. Here are some inexpensive earrings to punch up your wardrobe that won’t break the bank:

I don’t know about you but the warm weather and sunny days has me dreaming of an island vacation! For those of us, like me, who can’t get away just yet, why not celebrate the bohemian breezes with some fab wooden accessories?

Just when you think you’ve seen it all…a former American Apparel manager sent Gawker this how-to guide, posted on the company’s intranet with regard to what kind of black girls she should try to hire during the company’s open calls: “none of the trashy kind that come in, we don’t want that. we’re not trying […]

Take the fuss about what to wear over the weekend with these with these pieces under $50: