Fashionista Files

Black Girls Rock and Fashionista Files With June Ambrose

June Ambrose Knows - June Ambrose has styled iconic legends like Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey and Sean Combs, but she’s definitely a fashion giant in her own right.<BR><BR>Lucky for us, the fashionista dished on the most coveted clothes to have in your closet.

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June Ambrose Knows - June Ambrose has styled iconic legends like Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey and Sean Combs, but she’s definitely a fashion giant in her own right.<BR><BR>Lucky for us, the fashionista dished on the most coveted clothes to have in your closet.

Fab Finds - A lot of high-end designers are launching at Target this season. It’s definitely for recessionistas. They’re really exciting, well-done pieces. Even if you’re traditionally a high-end girl, you will still want to own these pieces.

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Fab Finds - A lot of high-end designers are launching at Target this season. It’s definitely for recessionistas. They’re really exciting, well-done pieces. Even if you’re traditionally a high-end girl, you will still want to own these pieces.

Play Dress Up - The utilitarian thing is coming back. It’s about bringing back femininity. High-end designers are doing a lot of angles and shapes. They’re giving more controlled silhouettes with belting and things of that nature. Along with the frilly and pretty pieces, there’s also a rocker edge.

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Play Dress Up - The utilitarian thing is coming back. It’s about bringing back femininity. High-end designers are doing a lot of angles and shapes. They’re giving more controlled silhouettes with belting and things of that nature. Along with the frilly and pretty pieces, there’s also a rocker edge.

Walking Tall - In terms of shoes, you may need a cane to walk in some of the platforms. I’m a petite woman, so I’m excited about the extra level of height that they offer. Platform anything is a must.

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Walking Tall - In terms of shoes, you may need a cane to walk in some of the platforms. I’m a petite woman, so I’m excited about the extra level of height that they offer. Platform anything is a must.

One to Watch - Brian Atwood is totally coming for Yves Saint Laurent. He’s totally coming for Christian Louboutin. In terms of height, he has the 6 and 7 inches. He also has great summer suedes and florals.

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One to Watch - Brian Atwood is totally coming for Yves Saint Laurent. He’s totally coming for Christian Louboutin. In terms of height, he has the 6 and 7 inches. He also has great summer suedes and florals.

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Accessories - Turban-style head wraps are going to be very prevalent. Pair the look with a clean face and eccentric earrings. It’s genius for the ‘bad hair day.’&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt; The other must-have accessories are shoulder sacks. Those kinds of things you want to throw over soft fabrics.

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Accessories - Turban-style head wraps are going to be very prevalent. Pair the look with a clean face and eccentric earrings. It’s genius for the ‘bad hair day.’<BR><BR> The other must-have accessories are shoulder sacks. Those kinds of things you want to throw over soft fabrics.

Get Noticed Neons - They’re all there; the oranges, the yellows, but not so much the greens. But you’ll still see hints of it in footwear.

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Get Noticed Neons - They’re all there; the oranges, the yellows, but not so much the greens. But you’ll still see hints of it in footwear.

Second Skin - It’s less about trends with denim and it’s more about fit because it’s second skin. The questions now become, ‘Do you look great in a skinny jean?’ ‘Can you pull off a wide leg?’ It’s more about what silhouette works. Denim is a staple that’s timeless.

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Second Skin - It’s less about trends with denim and it’s more about fit because it’s second skin. The questions now become, ‘Do you look great in a skinny jean?’ ‘Can you pull off a wide leg?’ It’s more about what silhouette works. Denim is a staple that’s timeless.

Ditch Trends - You shouldn’t follow denim trends unless it’s a fashion piece …like a jumper. If you’re talking about the basic denim, you don’t have to worry about that being a trend item. Just know that you should own it.

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Ditch Trends - You shouldn?t follow denim trends unless it?s a fashion piece ?like a jumper. If you?re talking about the basic denim, you don?t have to worry about that being a trend item. Just know that you should own it.

Global Goddess - Ethnic prints will be very prevalent. Tribal prints will also be prevalent and the way that they work into neons is very beautiful. It’s so bold.

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Global Goddess - Ethnic prints will be very prevalent. Tribal prints will also be prevalent and the way that they work into neons is very beautiful. It’s so bold.