Spotted: Celebrity outfit - Black Devil Jeans

Just what is Black Orchid and just who is Julien Jarmoune?

Black orchid is almost mythical. While for centuries curious people were perturbed about the existence of such a flower, there was hardly any black flower or orchid that they could find as much as they could hardly breed a black tullip. Thus tremendous effort spent in the search of a black orchid went mostly in vain.

However, according to the story, there were such flowers that searchers found. They were not entirely black but they were too dark that you could almost say they are truly black. Their colors are most likely dark brown or dark maroon.

It is also said that the beauty of these dark-colored flowers called black orchid are too alluring that even if you hate vampires, you would love to take a couple of them to bring home. They're that beautiful.

Julien Jarmoune is one designer inspired by the beauty of black orchid. He was smitten by the idea of the rarity of this flower. This inspiration lead to the birth of his brand "Black Orchid". Rare and highly desired is the trademark of this designer's creations so that even celebrities patronize his products. Julien felt that the market was "saturated with ostentatious designs that he decided to create an elegant but basic jean that would appeal to women of all ages".

Black Devil Jeans in Thunder is the newest creation for Black orchid. Kristin Cavallari and Charlize Theron were spotted sporting these very jeans. Available in Black Orchid's "Thunder" wash. These devilishly divine skinnies feature zipper detailing on the back pockets and at the ankles.

Therefore girls, zip up your style with Black Orchid's Black Devil Jeans by visiting Boutique to you and grabbing your first pair.

But if you already got your first devil jeans, then let us know what made them unique. Would really love to hear from you ;)

Confessions of a shopaholic: I'm a shopaholic no more, and so I thought

"Have you seen the movie “Confessions of a Shopaholic”? Oh, I can so relate to this movie. I used to be a shopaholic. I used to be on a time when nothing mattered much to me but getting a new dress, some new shoes, new jeans, and new bags. Nothing mattered but to go out and shop.

Who wouldn't want to shop? Isn't it a great stress reliever? It was making me feel like I'm in control. The feeling that I could afford to go fancy and stylish. Whenever I walk inside a mall, try on some chic clothes and shoes, run to the counter to pay, 'twas always heavenly.

And take note, they all had to be branded, A labeled. Well, I wasn’t speaking Prada, Gucci, Armani, Fendi or other high-end brands because during the time, when I was still in college and within the first two years of working, those brands were simply beyond reach. However, I was speaking of brands like Lee, Adidas, Levi's and some top local brands such as Sara lee, Avon, Natasha and others. That line of Rebecca Bloomwood “underwears are human rights” was very true to me. I collected not just a few but quite a number of fancy and expensive underwears – panties and bras, and they were an obsession. Every morning, after I do my bed, I would sit in front of my closet looking at my expensive clothes and bags hanging neatly in my closet, all my shoes stuck at the corner of my room and all my underwears piled neatly in the drawer, admiring them.

And just like Rebecca, no matter how I wanted to manage my money well, no matter how I wanted to save, no matter how I wanted not to shop, whenever some fabulous finds grab my attention, I would have to get them for whatever it takes. My head spins round and round, my heart beats fast and my hands and feet sweat. Any inch of rationalism is gone.

And still, just like Rebecca, no matter how stylish and pretty she appears not to mention rich-looking, there was no peace inside. There was no feeling of contentment. The word "enough" was unknown. There was always the craving for more, and still more.

But unlike Rebecca, when she had to be embarrassed to the whole world, sued and chased for all her debit overdues and to almost lose the love of her life just to get over her uncontrollable shopaholism, I had to be alone in a foreign land, I had to be admitted for an emergency surgery for appendectomy without money, just to make me realize something was wrong. [This event happened five years back]

For three days that I was in the hospital recovering, I was reading a book. It was the book that completely changed me. The book that made me rich - "Rich dad, poor dad" by Robert Kiyosaki. It's all about what the rich teach their kids that the poor do not. It has changed my perspective towards shopping and financial management.

Lucky Rebecca and me, we got over our being a shopaholic.

For a note on my shopping, the desire to shop more is there. It does not go away. It's in the blood of all female, I guess. However, I am now in control. I only shop if needed and if I do shop, I am more practical.

These two knitted sweaters are a new add to my wardrobe. They are fancy but also very functional, multi-purpose.

What about you girls? What are your thoughts on shopping?

Photos from google

If you could dress up like Candy

We say that we identify ourselves through our friends. Indeed, I identify myself through them. They are few, chosen few who share my interests and who reflect the big part of me.

I love fashion and I am addicted to it. Thus basically, my very close friends share this love too.

And for today's post, I am featuring the style of my good old friend Candy. We were college friends. We used to trade outfits and run sack one's closet. We were of the same size for clothes and shoes. We were an exact reflection of taste. But as we matured, each has developed her own better style and identity.

We have not seen each other for five years now. But thanks to facebook we got connected again.

This photo was taken when we were in our second year college. This was the magic five [I and Candy were both in white]. I am not the shortest, mind you, but in this photo, I was bare footed because I played Titania, the queen of fairies in Shakespear's "Amidst Summer Night's Dream". The others were in high heels.

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Street Fashion: The girl next door

"Women don't dress up for men; they dress up for women, their co-species, their rivals."
~ by someone unremembered

Do you think this line calls for a debate? Do women really dress up not to impress men but to impress the other descendants of Eve?

Aren't we women are the first to notice what's hot and what's not on another female's outfit? Aren't we women are the first to scrutinize someone else's fashion?

If you walk pass a guy on the streets and you're wearing a fabulous dress, you can feel the eyes on you even if you don't look back, right? And then you think, "hmmm, he likes my outfit." You wonder if what he likes most, the boots? the mini-dress? the scarf? the hat? the necklace? the hair?

The thing is, the guy would actually look past the dress. He would look beyond the dress. The dress only suggests to him what's not revealed by it. But a woman would. A woman would see every angle of what you wear.

And just like any other woman, I notice this chic who lives next door. I think that she would make a homemade model. I think too that she has something great for a street fashion post.

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Street Fashion: A reality check

As a fashion blogger, I am always overwhelmed by all the latest and most trendy outfits and the best designers' clothes. Oftentimes however, the street fashion is underrated. This post is a reality check of what people actually wear when they hit the streets.

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Here are some stolen street fashion shots that Giara took around his hometown. It is interesting to note the contrasting styles of people and even contrasting expressions on their faces.

Special thanks to my honey for the photos ;)

Apple Bottoms offers $25 Off All Orders Over $95 - November 13 through November 19

Take $25 Off All Orders Over $95. Offer is valid 11.13.09 to 11.19.09. *applies to full price items only.

Apple Bottoms is a signature clothing line popularized by the multi-platinum superstar Nelly. He believes that "A woman should not try to fit the clothes; the clothes should fit the woman!" His products aim to accentuate the curves of all women.

Here are some fabulous designs that Nelly and his creative team of designers came up with for Fall 2009.

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Here are some samples of their products that I found chic.



Dynasty French Terry Jacket
Price: $59.00
French flair. This cute and comfy French terry hoody features a zip front closure with button front and metallic tonal embroidered R's that reflect at chest pockets. Finished with a banded hem. This is available in colors Blkby or Dark.

Lethal Skirt
Price: $64.00
Hit the streets in style. Classic denim jean skirt features a discreet button/zip fly closure with contrast topstitching and studded front scoop pockets. Logo embossed plate rests at back waistband.

Machine wash cold
Made in China
14 inch inseam
83% cotton, 15% polyester, 2% spandex

Rocawear
Style: RW-Inna
Inna
Price: $85.00
NOW ONLY -
$69.99
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A step forward for fashion. Signature jacquard fashions this super chic bootie with patent trim and cut-out detail. Features include a sexy peep toe, flame logo buckle detailing at side, and a back zip closure. Lightly padded footbed. 4" heel.

Denim jeans are just one of basic must-haves for women.

Rocawear
Style: RW-R941D8110
Bandstand Jean
Price: $79.00
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The hottest look this season! Skinny jeans features distressed detailing, front scoop pockets with coin pocket at right and a button/zip fly closure. Looped waistband is fashioned with a zipper detailing at back loop and faux pin placket with chains at waist. Faux zipper detailing is repeated at back patch pockets.

Rocawear
Style: RW-C8273F
Banded Spa Wrap & Headband
Price: $32.00
20% OFF -
$25.60
Wrap yourself in style. Pull on spa wrap features a velcro closure at chest, contrasting trim and lurex stitched signature logo at bottom front hem. One size fits all headband included. Available colors are black, white and red.

RW Flame Scarf
Price: $18.00
25% OFF -
$13.50
Your look just got hotter. Sheer scarf features an allover flame logo print with lurex stitch detailing and fringe ends.

Rocawear
Style: RW-R933S5200
Gypcian Tunic Sweater
Price: $64.00
Fierce in fringe. Sleeveless tunic features a ribbed turtleneck collar with matching hem. Fringe detailing adorns chest and center back. Metallic logo embossed charm at bottom left hem.



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