Color blocking done right...

Colorblocking is a huge trend this spring / summer, but I've noticed that the fabric is just as important as the colors you choose. If the fabric isn't right (read: expensive looking), my fear is that I'll just end up looking like I'm wearing my latest thrift store haul.

To be on the safe side I'm going to stick with deep rich jewel tone colors and luxurious fabrics like satins and silk. I will also be reaching for gold accessories, like belts & big gold cuffs, just to tie in with the opulence of the fabrics.

My inspiration?

Aquilano Rimondi Spring 2011

And of course Gucci Spring 2011

I think Rihanna got it spot on with this outfit.

She did it too...

Next in line on the half shaven head half-trend: Rihanna!

Hahaha... Who's next?

The Girl... the Crush... S2

The Girl? Rihanna. The Crush? The Sassy Style.

It took a while for this crush to develop. I did not like 'Pon the Replay' at all. Although I liked 'SOS' and 'Umbrella' it wasn't until the summer of last year that I started to really really like Rihanna.

I LOVED her photo shoot for Elle in June 2008. My fave's from that shoot:

That was the moment that everything just came together for me. I love the hair, I love the tattoos (the stars on her back and the roman numbers on her shoulder are my favorites)

and I especially love what her stylists have been doing lately. This look was a great come back after her troubles in March.


Now, I know I said that Rihanna and her stylists have been taking notes on Omahyra's style. And I stand by that statement, but Rihanna is not copying any one. She brings her own flair and and she changes it up a lot. She is definitely one of my favorite girls at the moment.