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Today's Polyvore fashion set inspiration comes by way of the mind of Zelia, a member of Polyvore.com whose exceptional eye for style and her ability to create elegant and creative sets has earned her a spot in this week's set showcase. Zelia's edgy, uber-stylish, and feminine style go along perfectly with any sophisticated woman's wardrobe and any savvy girl would have no problem with taking a hint from her styling genius. Still not convinced? Well then have a look below at some of her looks we've pulled and if you still need more evidence, check out more after the jump. Enjoy!
Medium-blue denim jacket with rolled up sleeves and bleach stains too gratuitous to be machine-made, a white Vampire Weekend t-shirt with a centered photograph, a self-made Pac-Man logo pin a la Dee and Ricky, classic sneaker-style buckle shoes from Aldo, studded bracelets on the arm, and the delinquent face coupled with a high-top fade that conjures images of the incorrigble youth from Boyz 'N Tha Hood. These elements make up the look "Contra" by Allen W. and his urban style definitely interested me enough to present him to you readers. Only 16 and a fashion model and photographer from Washington D.C., Allen's appreciation and ingenuity in fashion makes it hard not to see how LookBook.nu, an online font of fashion inspiration from real people, has an eye for catching ordinary people with extraordinary style. Check out this look and others on his LookBook.nu profile here.
Illusion is the first of all pleasures. You've heard me say I'm highly attracted to highly attractive people. Well I think I've got one people. Mix Gaga's style, Alexander McQueen's inspiration, and Janelle Monae's effervescent charm and you get this guy. Never before have I met someone whose sheer creativity, exuberant beauty, and most of all design savvy used to form so elegant and aesthetic an artifice. Born from the school of hard knocks in Cleveland, Ohio, inspired by the elements I so adore, The Flashy Life, and nourished by the creations of avant-garde tastemakers Lady Gaga and Beyonce, Marquis Engle, 19, both amazes with the children of his imagination and also with his showstopping, enviably photogenic face. I don't know what I am compelled more to do; to ask him to design a sickeningly cutting edge blazer for me, or somehow magically trap him in a glass bottle like a boat and cherish him like a limited edition Barbie. One thing is for certain; there are no wires, strings, or plastic attached to Marquis. Blazing his own trails in the most ambitious and flashy way possible, he's found his way into my heart as another one of my many muses and inspiration.
All the pretty boys in the room stand up...and bow down to Amori Herrera, the 19-year-old model originally from Detroit, Michigan who has resided in Louisville, Kentucky from 9 years old to the present. An exceptional diamond in the rough, Amori speaks to the story of many young adults building the foundation for their dreams from the ground up. A student at Paul Mitchell Hair School, Amori definitely has an eye and a blessing himself for beauty. Sporting a highly photogenic and meticulously tended face with enviously poreless golden brown skin and eyebrows so sharp they could kill, Amori's definitely looking to milk his beauty for all it's worth with his modeling work at Heyman Talent Agency, a group known for producing refined and unique models, actors, and talented individuals. An extreme fashion aficionado at heart, Amori speaks on his personal style saying, "My personal style is real preppy with a twist..but I like looking different and sexy at the same time. I'll try anything once". When it comes to staying in shape, Amori's motivation definitely and clearly stems from those of aesthetic reasons. To him, life is a simply a giant press conference; it's full of flashing lights, adoring fans, meeting new people and letting people know who you are. So Amori's mind is definitely in the right place for him to scale any height to reach his goals. To many his remarkable attractiveness is quite intimidating yet Amori's down-to-earth attitude repudiates any cause for apprehension. "You may see me one day in a t-shirt, khaki shorts, glasses, and hot shoes. I'm a nice laid-back, fun loving pretty person. I love to be comfortable but definitely something talked about in a good way." If you want to see more pretty pictures of this pretty boy then check them out below.
When I first met him, I didn't know what was more shocking--his apparent self-confidence and insistent desire for others to view his body or his obsession with the motifs à la Lady Gaga of fame, sex, fashion, and glamour. Harrison Pereze Bradley-Lovett, the 20-year-old self-titled "Humannequin" from Rue de Paradis, Abuja, Nigeria possesses strong inclination to the passionate and overtly sexual like the allure of candlelight to a fluttering moth in the night. His projects include working with James Nelson, Dirty Rock Me Photography, Faces by Emile, and Gem In I Entertainment. On the details of his often misunderstood aesthetic, Harrison states, "I am inspired by sex and how we can make it luxurious and tasteful--high society lifestyles, cosmetic perfection, my dreams, my past, and thoughts of the future. And most of all my inspiration comes from what is beautiful, strange, and unexpected." A "humannequin" is no doubt what Harrison is; his primary means of self expression comes from his body. He has no problems displaying in its clean, original form, and he equally if not more comfortable with ensconcing it in avant-garde pieces. Harrison sums up his personal style saying, "My style is definitely spontaneous, very hip, and detailed. I try to wear things that are flattering to my body, and to the eyes. I dress as if I am an open book, based on the season, my mood, or even where I may be(or may be going) at that time. All these things play apart in how I will tell my story. I love to dress out loud, you can basically call the pieces in my closet." An aspiring model, Harrison's self-possession definitely give him the ability to create artistic yet sensual photos. His favorite clothing items are "high wasted slim trousers, raw denim jeans, fine jewelry, vintage sunglasses, leather boots, metal studded coats, spikes, glitter, parfum, skin care, intimates, rare animal fur, racer back tanks, man bags". But I can say without a doubt that Harrison's favorite accessory is the one he shows off the most--his skin. Check out photos of Harrison below.
When I came upon this startlingly beautiful young starlet, I must say that I was a little intimidated even for a gentleman like myself. Never before have a met a young lady whose beautiful exterior matched her beautiful mind. Felicia Still, a student at the University of Louisville is giving young women all around the nation an opportunity to showcase what a true lady is and what she does. Hailing originally from Fort Carson, Colorado as the daughter of an army father, she considers herself a cosmopolitan girl, not really being able to find a place she can call her hometown. Now signed to Heyman Talent Agency, Felicia's past of participating in Fashion Bug fashion shows, doing church plays, and even a photo shoot with impressive Louisville image consultant Merika Rock, she feels it's beginning to pay off. On her own personal style, Still responds, "Classy, sophisticated, with a little edge thrown in there. I love wearing my pearls and sporting the Jackie-O Stepford Wife look. You can never go wrong when you dress like a lady. Sometimes I like to rock a leather jacket or bright colors to show I can wear all kinds of looks but most importantly being different is my style." Felicia definitely heard when Coco Chanel was quoted saying "Elegance is not the prerogative of those who have just escaped from adolescence but of those who have already taken control of their future". When she told me what her favorite item was, I was over the moon. "I absolutely love my heels. I strutted to class everyday in high school in my heels. I still strutt my stuff in them and plan on until Im 80. Some people say I have too many but I say you can never have enough." Her inspirations include her parents, her support, and her love of fashion. "I have so many people that believe in me and they drive me to keep going. And my love for fashion, I get excited talking about designers, new styles, and whats hot." A rarity among today's young women, Felicia is a charming, confident, and focused young lady and she is widely aware of what she wants to accomplish in life. I'm extending Felecia an invitation to the Flashy Life and believe me, it will be sent sealed with a kiss from a charming gentleman.
One of my friends in the blogging world, Brandyn Braden, a student at the International Academy of Design and Technology, is making waves in the world wide web after his fashion and lifestyle blog ImmaculateBacktalk. The blog is being nominated for Best Blog Design, Best New Blog, and Best Group Blog by the Black Weblog Awards. And rightly so with its streamlined and stylish style complemented by the emphatic orange logo proudly bearing the blog's name. The articles aren't word-laden which widens the blog's audience in a world where people have developed phobias of large blocks of text. His attention to rising stars in music also gives him an avenue to help others get publicity and have a chance to realize their own dreams. Braden's strong sense of humor and disdain for seriousness is evident in his blog as well in his real-life personality. The disclaimer on the home page is surprisingly candid yet its presence is understood by the content of the blog. It states, "This is a blog. That fact means nothing. It is essentially as it came from the keyboard: spontaneous, un-proofed, unrevised, and corrected afterward only when necessary to address mistakes that grossly effect the intent." Yet what sets Brandyn apart and what credits him as a serious blogger is his impressive articulation and presentation of his content. To him, his blog is his child; he receives the greatest sense of accomplishment when the lessons he places into his blog are returned back to others. If you haven't subscribed yet, then you most definitely will want to add his site to your blogroll.
In another style spotlight, I caught up with an up-and-coming R&B artist, former model, and future sex symbol Russell Wilson, known more familiarly as "Juss Russ". When I first presented to Russell the usual fields of interest I present in my spotlights, I was quite amazed at the depth and discernment with which he spoke about himself. Russell's aura is certainly reminiscent of that of a wild rose--he certainly has no problem with exhibiting his apparent and provocative beauty and sex appeal yet his deportment exhibits a more rougher, grittier feel like thorns. Having produced and wrote a self-inspired album titled Private Session, the tracks were a cathartic compilation of the trials, tribulations, happiness, and destruction that he has felt in past relationships. He's more than comfortable with speaking in sexual semantics, driving his female fans wild with songs like "Harder". About the song, Russell states, "This song is obviously a sexually inspired composition and during this time and still currently: I am a young, single guy, who just so happened to see a very sexy, fashionable, young lady cross my eye and the way our eyes connected it was as if there was a hidden message transferred between us: My eyes asked: do you want me... Her eyes replied: 'Harder Baby Harder'". Russell's personal style also functions as an extension of his budding career with an inclination for a more refined but sexy style. He says, " I'd say my style at times is business professional: My style adds a level of seriousness to the way I talk and carry myself. Of course I do have times when I do performances and the sex appeal must come out, so during these times and at promotional events you can catch me in a beater and some nice jeans and a pair of sunglasses. I'd say my favorite piece of clothing would have to be a pair of basketball shorts: It's summer time: So you can catch me in a pair of basketball shorts, jordan sandals, and either no shirt or of course a beater". Juss Russ is certainly moving in the right direction to achieve his goals which is to be the best at what he does. He's still single and looking for the right young lady to complement his life." I want the best for those around me, and I won't stop until this has been accomplished. I am a laid back kind of guy, I like someone with a good sense of humor: so all the people I surround myself around can definately make me laugh: I'm not hard to please: I'm one of the kindest most giving people you will ever meet according to my close friends... I'm quick to be stereotyped obviously but get to know the man behind the music and you will find a genuine person!!!"Somebody get this guy a card because he's definitely in the Flashy Life. Check out more of Juss Russ below.
