Fall is Here!! Layers and Textures

Our top picks to FALL IN LOVE with FALL 2011

cardigans and anything over the knee

instantly says "Im ready for Fall"

Fringe.Fleece. and Rich Colors like this:

BB Dakota Oxton Brown Coat

-- find at http://www.lulus.com/

Rumi neely in colorblocked Leather.

Great for layering under or over any pieces.

via-- http://www.fashiontoast.com/

Who can resist a full length trench?!

BB Dakota

Dedrick Full Length Camel Coat

find here at: http://www.lulus.com/

Fur vests are back.

Layered over almost any texture

it takes your look to the next level.

via http://www.fashiontoast.com/

These colors and textures mixed with a pop of color adds some life to this neutral palette.

via-- http://www.fashiontoast.com/

Cable knits are another fall must have.
via-- http://www.fashiontoast.com/

Dont forget about your plaids. The perfect mix with basics!

Aryn K Sweden Scenes Grey Jacket

find at: http://www.lulus.com/

infamy

October 2011.Vanity Fair.Angelina Jolie.

Just seen this spread and with Angelina and although its simple I just luv luv luv it.

Shes timeless, and im itching to see the rest of the spread when it hits stands in October..

You go Angie!

satellites

. . . if we dont communicate. .

we'll exist in our own space. .

. . .we've come un-tied. .

cause we're flashing by. .

like satellites. . .

until then _carpe diem_

H!GH waist low Waist and everything in between...

Trying to jump on the shorts trend this season but just haven figured the best way to pull it off....

I put together some of my fav looks from Runway to South American Street Style rocking the latest and greatest in short silhouettes this season... Make sure you break out your Venus shaver, or your local Sugar Wax bar to keep those gams in tip top shape!!! Spring nor Summer doesnt wait around for anyone

The HIGH waist short

Dressed up or Dressed down

These shorts are DEFINETELY for fashion fwd and daring girls..

Where I shop for this trend:: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/ , http://www.shopnastygal.com/ , http://www.ae.com/

The Mens-Wear inspired short

These flouncy and light weight shorts work for practically every silhouette... Not to mention, they easily go from DAY to NIGHT.

Where I shop for this trend:: www.shopnastygal.com , www.freepeople.com , www.forever21.com/heritage1981

The Boyfriend Short ** the easiest to wear **

The Boyfriend or Ex BF short is the easiest of all shorts to wear. The relaxed fit and destruction works well on all body types. Plus Grundge is in :)

Where i shop for this trend: www.madewell.com , www.ae.com , www.shopbop.com

its been a long time... i shouldnt have left you :)

two mths in.. and im back on my blogging grind :) with a little help from the new entities in my life, i have alot of creative energy to release. The year of the Rabbit is intense so far, and with that let me share some of my endeavors ive been working.



RE.CAP.

------Made in Hollywood Photoshoot-----

here are some shots from my last shoot in 01.2011

** all of the collection was based on the basic jumpsuit

design**

** the ruched waist harem pant jumpsuit **

** off the shoulder cut out back jumpsuit **

** the corset jumpsuit **



** The pintuck sleveless jumpsuit **

Im happy to say, ALL of these jumpsuits are available on my website for purchase now!!

www.dssence.com

FOR SPECIAL ORDER EMAIL ME;

sharnell@dssence.com

the blue print . .

tho its been a minute.... mind boggling instances send me back to my original form of creative expression, threadsnthoughts.

the idea of "planning" for my life in the fashion industry has held me up until this point, yet i dont really feel that I have released my creative being in a lonnnnnnnng time.

doesnt matter now, IM FOCUSED MANN (sean carter's voice)

take a look into my creative cohesiveness....

menswear is always a look that will be current for me.

how can u go wrong with this look!!

sexy at its best.

this reminds me of nyc nights after la bottega...

boots and ____

1930's coco chanel inspired hats...

almost everyone can pull off this look

not to mention oversized bf tees

(and of course barely there cut offs)..

im obsessing over anything layered, vertical, and colorful..

all saint "amarante" military boot!!! another obsession boots boots

and more boots

the harem pant/hammer pant

whatever you want to call it,

these pants make me smile :)

although i only own two pairs

im currently building a collection of the chicest ones i can find.

*** bonus*** im currently working on a junction of my own version of harem pants/jumpsuit. the finished product will be displayed on blogger and dssence.bigcartel.com

current obsessions

ready or not

2 days. .

and counting...

if you know me, u know that i live for fashion..

and to now be able to wear all my ishh that i cant in CALI!

its.

about.

to go.

down.

the truth about Diamonds. . .

nicole richie has been one of the influential ladies in my life for a while now. . so i wanted to pay tribute to this fellow virgo. . ( along with moms, Beyonce, and myself)

Thank you Mrs. Richie-Madden

*** when is the pilot going to start??!*** for those that dont know, Nicole is soon going to be shooting a pilot for abc based around the life of a young professional woman, who is learning to balance family life with her business.. i cant wait!!!!

Im still waitin for another season of " The Simple Life"