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Win $5,000 From The RealReal: My Top 5 Obsessions
Have you received a text message from The RealReal lately announcing their latest contest? It’s been years since I’ve bought anything from the authenticated luxury e-tailer so this contest is right up my alley and hopefully yours too. Everyone that enters by loving five items have the opportunity to win a $5,000 store credit. I thought I would write a quick write-up (ha!) about the five items I loved on the site – and hope to buy if I win and they’re still available. Since May is Small Business Month, I’m definitely highlighting black-owned businesses like Telfar (The RealReal carries their collaborations with UGG, Eastpak & Moose Knuckles too) and…
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Empire Season 3 Episode 4 Fashion Credits
MAC Viva Glam Taraji P. Henson Lipglass and Lipstick now available at Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue. Available until February 2018. Yves Saint Laurent ‘Y’ Logo Aviator Sunglasses | Custom Jacob & Co. Rose Gold, Diamond and Emerald Lyon Lapel Pin Kimberly McDonald One of a Kind Boulder Opal Lapel Pin
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Empire Season 3 Episode 2 Fashion Credits
Nina Ricci Black Feather-Embellished T-Shirt | Not shown: Michael Kors Betty Runway Jeweled PVC Platform Slides | Not shown: Custom Mink Sleep Mask Vintage Hermes Terrycloth Robe Prada Silk Turban Wrap | Agent Provocateur Orchid Stretch-Silk Robe | Christian Louboutin Rouge Louboutin Silky Satin Lipcolour Derek Lam Bell Sleeve Blouse | Dior Mise En Dior Tribal Faux Pearl Earrings in Cream Dita Talon Sunglasses | Jennifer Fisher Samira Hoops | Fendi Metallic Gold and Tan Leather Pony Hair & Swarovski Crystal Box Bag Amiri Distressed Leather | Frost NYC Hollow Pave Miami Cuban Link Bracelet Nailed By Cristy Gold Foil Glitter Swarovski Press-On Nails Fallon Jewelry Jagged Edge Colorless Choker | The…
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Shopping #Empire: S2, E12 Fashion Finds
MAC Viva Glam Taraji P. Henson Lipglass and Lipstick now available at Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue. Available until February 2018. The fashion credits for episode 11 (“Death Will Have His Day”) is still in draft but I was able to get a jump on this week’s episode. First, thanks to Mary Collins of Vauje Jewelry enthusiastically sharing that Cookie Lyon wore one of her necklaces (from her “Empire Inspired” collection) all over her Instagram (follow her at @vauje), I secured my first sighting of the night. And now, after a little searching, here’s the rest of my findings (with cheaper and black-owned alternatives where appropriate):
