Beauty of the Week: Shingai Shoniwa

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I discovered this British-born Zimbabwean beauty and front-woman/bassist for the indie-rock band The Noisettes when she popped up on my timeline on FB a few months ago because my Gabonian friend--thanks friend for keeping me in the loop with hot musac-- was posting her music on my page and I fell in love.

Not just with her vintage style but with her voice and that hair..THAT HAIR!! Not only is she talented she is also an humanitarian. "Shoniwa joined Amnesty International's Make Some Noise and appeared in an Instant Karma! video singing John Lennon's song "Imagine" to raise awareness for the conflict in Darfur."**

STEAL HER STYLE

Steal the Look: Shingai Shoniwa by lattes-n-lipstick featuring an envelope clutch

Dolce Gabbana top, £159
Blazer, $29
High waisted skirt, £132
Carvela shoes, £150
Forever 21 envelope clutch, $20
Amrita Singh long earrings, $100
Dorothy Perkins gold bangle, $11
Zara flower brooch, $9.90
Elie Tahari stone ring, $24
Hoss Intropia buckle belt, $75
Deborah Lippmann nail polish, $16

**Taken from Wikipedia

Beauty of the Week: Shingai Shoniwa

Follow me on Facebook|Pinterest|Twitter|Caffe Bliss

I discovered this British-born Zimbabwean beauty and front-woman/bassist for the indie-rock band The Noisettes when she popped up on my timeline on FB a few months ago because my Gabonian friend--thanks friend for keeping me in the loop with hot musac-- was posting her music on my page and I fell in love.

Not just with her vintage style but with her voice and that hair..THAT HAIR!! Not only is she talented she is also an humanitarian. "Shoniwa joined Amnesty International's Make Some Noise and appeared in an Instant Karma! video singing John Lennon's song "Imagine" to raise awareness for the conflict in Darfur."**

STEAL HER STYLE

Steal the Look: Shingai Shoniwa by lattes-n-lipstick featuring an envelope clutch

Dolce Gabbana top, £159
Blazer, $29
High waisted skirt, £132
Carvela shoes, £150
Forever 21 envelope clutch, $20
Amrita Singh long earrings, $100
Dorothy Perkins gold bangle, $11
Zara flower brooch, $9.90
Elie Tahari stone ring, $24
Hoss Intropia buckle belt, $75
Deborah Lippmann nail polish, $16

**Taken from Wikipedia

S/S 2012 Trends: Bonnie and Clyde Femme Fatale

The Gucci A/W 2011 Collection makes me *swoon* with unadulterated lust.

Of course this is due to the fact that it was inspired by the late 30s and 40s fashion which is one of my favorite time periods for fashion and filmmaking eva!

I mean who doesn't love the era of Bonnie and Clyde? Or the Femme Fatales? Those women knew how to dress sexy, tough and feminine all in one bag, sweetheart.

And don't get me started on the colors in this collection. I nearly had a myocardial infarction just looking at them.

Jewel tones, rich and moody in color, lovely textures and luxurious fabrics. What's not to love? This era saw the height of menswear as womenswear and sexy silky body conscious dresses and fitted pencil skirt suits and the ultimate, PINSTRIPES.

Menswear as Womenswear

Bonnie and Clyde by lattes-n-lipstick featuring genuine leather belts

True Decadence shirts blouse, £15
Slim fit jacket, $90
J.Crew highwaisted pants, $128
ASOS genuine leather handbag, $107
Oasis flower jewelry, $15
Sahani clear crystal jewelry, £215
Eugenia Kim hat, $295
Marc Jacobs retro style sunglasses, $340
Ganni leather glove, €32
Bruuns Bazaar genuine leather belt, £49
Sheryl, $99
Guerlain 'Rouge Automatique' Lip Color | Nordstrom, 37 CAD

Femme Fatale
Femme Fatale by lattes-n-lipstick featuring summer jewelry

D G corset top, £142
Pencil skirt, £25
Black leather boots, $72
Envelope clutch, 25 AUD
Cocktail ring, £22
Monsoon felt fedora, £13
Gucci sunglasses, $295
Tom Ford lipstick, $48
MOTEL ROCKS eye makeup, $12
Illamasqua nail polish, €19


**Disclaimer: That is Faux Fur because I personally cannot club one of these cute little things for fashion. **No judgment**

Isn't he just cute?

How to translate it for Spring and Summer

1940s Charm by lattes-n-lipstick featuring an envelope clutch bag

Chain dress
Oasis keyhole dress, $95
Jessica Simpson platform shoes, $75
Call it SPRING colorblock shoes, $50
Tory Burch envelope clutch bag
Clutch bag
Aspinal of London oversized jewelry, $119
Miso antique gold jewelry, £20
LORD TAYLOR gold jewelry, $600

S/S 2012 Trends: Bonnie and Clyde Femme Fatale

The Gucci A/W 2011 Collection makes me *swoon* with unadulterated lust.

Of course this is due to the fact that it was inspired by the late 30s and 40s fashion which is one of my favorite time periods for fashion and filmmaking eva!

I mean who doesn't love the era of Bonnie and Clyde? Or the Femme Fatales? Those women knew how to dress sexy, tough and feminine all in one bag, sweetheart.

And don't get me started on the colors in this collection. I nearly had a myocardial infarction just looking at them.

Jewel tones, rich and moody in color, lovely textures and luxurious fabrics. What's not to love? This era saw the height of menswear as womenswear and sexy silky body conscious dresses and fitted pencil skirt suits and the ultimate, PINSTRIPES.

Menswear as Womenswear

Bonnie and Clyde by lattes-n-lipstick featuring genuine leather belts

True Decadence shirts blouse, £15
Slim fit jacket, $90
J.Crew highwaisted pants, $128
ASOS genuine leather handbag, $107
Oasis flower jewelry, $15
Sahani clear crystal jewelry, £215
Eugenia Kim hat, $295
Marc Jacobs retro style sunglasses, $340
Ganni leather glove, €32
Bruuns Bazaar genuine leather belt, £49
Sheryl, $99
Guerlain 'Rouge Automatique' Lip Color | Nordstrom, 37 CAD

Femme Fatale
Femme Fatale by lattes-n-lipstick featuring summer jewelry

D G corset top, £142
Pencil skirt, £25
Black leather boots, $72
Envelope clutch, 25 AUD
Cocktail ring, £22
Monsoon felt fedora, £13
Gucci sunglasses, $295
Tom Ford lipstick, $48
MOTEL ROCKS eye makeup, $12
Illamasqua nail polish, €19


**Disclaimer: That is Faux Fur because I personally cannot club one of these cute little things for fashion. **No judgment**

Isn't he just cute?

How to translate it for Spring and Summer

1940s Charm by lattes-n-lipstick featuring an envelope clutch bag

Chain dress
Oasis keyhole dress, $95
Jessica Simpson platform shoes, $75
Call it SPRING colorblock shoes, $50
Tory Burch envelope clutch bag
Clutch bag
Aspinal of London oversized jewelry, $119
Miso antique gold jewelry, £20
LORD TAYLOR gold jewelry, $600

Nautical and Nice

I absolutely LOVE, I mean, LOOOVE the Nautical trend. It is a classic trend that originated from the patriotic shores of Southern France. A spin-off, if you will, of the French navy uniform and it remained, never to leave the pages of fashion, ever.

It had its most notoriety during the days of Pin-Up Girls of the 1940s and 50s. A cute little vampy sailor high-waisted shorts suit, red lips and sailor's hat. Or a pair of dungarees and a striped top. Magic..

I also love it in interior design.. Toile, blue, red, white and sometimes yellow. This trend can brighten up any home.

It just makes me think of the ocean and the french Riviera. And you can always put a twist to it and use a variation of the original colors of red, white and blue; like magenta, navy or cream.

Steal the Looks

Anchors Away by lattes-n-lipstick featuring red heels

Oasis striped shirt, $75
Jack Wills skinny flare jeans, $99
Luichiny red heels, $90
ASOS ballerina flat, $45
Denim Supply by Ralph Lauren canvas beach tote, €119
Michele watch, $375
Kevia yellow gold ring, $79
Clear crystal jewelry, $40
Smashbox eyeliner, $22
NARS lip gloss, £19
Essie nail polish, $8
Butter London nail polish, $14

Ships Ahoy by lattes-n-lipstick featuring high heel shoes

Monki cotton hoodie, €30
Tamara Barnoff high rise shorts, €84
Dorothy Perkins high heel shoes, $75
H M genuine leather handbag, £15
Michael Kors bezel jewelry, $325
14k jewelry
Star jewelry
Lord Berry eyeliner, $27
Revlon nail polish, €11

My Lil Sailor Dress by lattes-n-lipstick featuring plastic sunglasses

Dress
Steve madden pumps, $110
MICHAEL Michael Kors michael kors tote bag, $298
Marc by Marc Jacobs red shawl, $155
J.Crew plastic sunglasses, $128
Diamond glove, $20
Zara belt, $20

**Photos taken from Google Images

*Style Boards created by L&L

Nautical and Nice

I absolutely LOVE, I mean, LOOOVE the Nautical trend. It is a classic trend that originated from the patriotic shores of Southern France. A spin-off, if you will, of the French navy uniform and it remained, never to leave the pages of fashion, ever.

It had its most notoriety during the days of Pin-Up Girls of the 1940s and 50s. A cute little vampy sailor high-waisted shorts suit, red lips and sailor's hat. Or a pair of dungarees and a striped top. Magic..

I also love it in interior design.. Toile, blue, red, white and sometimes yellow. This trend can brighten up any home.

It just makes me think of the ocean and the french Riviera. And you can always put a twist to it and use a variation of the original colors of red, white and blue; like magenta, navy or cream.

Steal the Looks

Anchors Away by lattes-n-lipstick featuring red heels

Oasis striped shirt, $75
Jack Wills skinny flare jeans, $99
Luichiny red heels, $90
ASOS ballerina flat, $45
Denim Supply by Ralph Lauren canvas beach tote, €119
Michele watch, $375
Kevia yellow gold ring, $79
Clear crystal jewelry, $40
Smashbox eyeliner, $22
NARS lip gloss, £19
Essie nail polish, $8
Butter London nail polish, $14

Ships Ahoy by lattes-n-lipstick featuring high heel shoes

Monki cotton hoodie, €30
Tamara Barnoff high rise shorts, €84
Dorothy Perkins high heel shoes, $75
H M genuine leather handbag, £15
Michael Kors bezel jewelry, $325
14k jewelry
Star jewelry
Lord Berry eyeliner, $27
Revlon nail polish, €11

My Lil Sailor Dress by lattes-n-lipstick featuring plastic sunglasses

Dress
Steve madden pumps, $110
MICHAEL Michael Kors michael kors tote bag, $298
Marc by Marc Jacobs red shawl, $155
J.Crew plastic sunglasses, $128
Diamond glove, $20
Zara belt, $20

**Photos taken from Google Images

*Style Boards created by L&L