Rihanna Obsessed + Chokers //

Ray Ray reporting here from my DC bungalow....hope y'all had a wonderful couple of days -- staying fabulous of course!

RIHANNA NAVY!!!!

 I know for a fact y'all are freaking out waiting impatiently for RiRi hearts MAC fall collection debuting October 3!! I can't wait to personally scoop the dark lip color "Talk that Talk" !!

In the Rihanna spirit I wanted to share one of my favorite trends as well as Slayanna's -- Chokers!! Chokers remind me so much of growing up in the 90's, whether it was punk rock layered chains or those rubber geometric chokers we wore growing up -- I absolutely love the sex appeal of the choker necklace!

Here are some throwback fall Instagram pics Rih herself posted just the other day!

Dear GOD that woman is perfect *drools*

#EVERYONEisgayforRihanna

One of my favorite chain necklaces is a choker, it's simple yet goes with every outfit ❤ found in a small thrift shop //

#TBT

Here's an outfit I threw on the other day wearing a wrap chain as my choker trend //

 

Lace Bralette // Signatures

High Waisted Jeans // Urban Outfitters

Fitted Calf Boots // Guess

I'm out -- ❤ thanks for reading y'all

Thrift Chic + NYFW TOP10 PART 2 //

Ray Ray reporting here next to a pile of thrift chic pieces scooped a couple days ago!

#OOTD from my thrift adventure that day //

After I buy I usually like to play dress up -- combining the old with the new thrills me!
Later today me and my girlfriend will be taking those looks (along with her looks styled by yours truly) over to a local spot I will announce a little later. Me and Liz -- (my girlfriend's name btw lolol) -- we love to adventure, we have true gypsy souls along with the never ending list of things we have in common :)

Oh... Which reminds me...

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BABY

Spring 2014 Fashion Week has come to a bittersweet end, & I promised y'all my ending batch of TOP10 Spring picks and that is what I came with!
SO my last NYFW post was a little longer, and for the crowd that maybe doesn't fully get down with the drawn out fashion gabbing I tend to do lolol -- This time, each collection will be described with ONE word!!

Let's take a pounce at it ;)
Ready.....
Set.....
Go!

Rachel Zoe// "Chic"

Proenza Schouler// "Metallic"

Anna Sui // "Gypsy-esque"

Rodarte // "LosAngeles"

Milly // "Femme"

Jeremy Scott // "Stellar"

Diesel Black // "Fresh"

Donna Karen // "Boho"

Michael Kors // "Tailored"

Marchesa // "Romantic"

That was fun !!!! I'm such a cornball.....

STAY TUNED for more styles by RAY RAY :)

Transition to Fall Lookbook //

Ray Ray here reporting from my couch -- I'm pretty sure I have the most beautiful view of my wife who is probably on Instagram networking for me :) She's the perfect creep!

All this fashion week jazz always gets me so hype for that specific season!! I have to try and focus on Fall instead of next spring for a hot second!!! So here's a little snippet of a couple looks a threw together at 2AM the other day -- I tend to do some of my best creative thinking late at night.

Shoutout to  MAC cosmetics for always blowing my mind with their lip color palettes!!

-- The color I'm wearing is called Diva (Matte)
-- Makeup & Hair done by me !!

The colors I live by every fall are 80% of the time neutrals -- but I'm pretty sure I speak for us all!

P.S. if its not labeled that outfit piece is thrifted :)

On that note.......enjoy lovers!!

Trend -- White Out

Trousers// Vintage Ralph Lauren

Heels// Steve Madden

Trend -- Jean on Jean Swag

Parka// Jessica Simpson

Trend -- Boyfriend Jeans

Jacket// Forever21

Crop Top// Mink Pink

Jeans are babes btw ;)

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Trend -- Overalls & Super Crop Tops

Parka// Jessica Simpson

Leggings// Buffalo Exchange

Overalls & Booties// Mossimo 

Trend -- High Necklines

CropTop// Forever21

Sweater// Chico's

Heels// Nine West

Trend -- Menswear & Ankle Strap Heels 

Skirt// H&M

Shoes// Aldo

Trend -- Leather!!!!!!!!!!

Vest// Miley Cyrus - Max Azria

Knee High Boots// Mossimo

Crop Top// Delia's

High Waist Shorts// H&M

Trend -- Leotards, Sheer, & Dresses over Tops 

Dress// Wet Seal

Braided Skinny Belt// H&M

Leotard// via My sisters ballet closet back home (LOVE YOU COLY)

Boots// Mossimo

Trend -- Disco Babe 

Heels// Steve Madden 

Mini Dress// *Special shout out to my hometown thrift stores where most of these pieces you see are from ;)

Trend -- Military Bad Gal

One-Peice// Canzone

Boots// Mossimo

Trend -- Biker Bad Gal

Dress// Toska

Jacket//Forever21

Boots// Mossimo

Trend -- Menswear & Skirt Slits

Vest// Old Navy

Skirt// Buffalo Exchange

Wedges// Mossimo

You can say I combined seasons......I get a little wild when I'm inspired!!!

Questions? Business Inquiries?

Email me -- BOOKRAYRAY@gmail.com

RAY

NYFW TOP 10 PART 1 //

I've had a BLAST watching the shows & recapping each talented designer via Style.com . Starry eyed and all it took every bone in my body to just pick my top ten favorites for Spring 2014 - totally up my alley!!

Afterwards I got super inspired to create some fall looks for myself that implements not only this fall's trends, but spring too (since we all know I love to show a little skin here and there) lolol!!
--BUT that comes tomorrow so stay tuned...sighh...man I love this!!!!

P.S. THESE ARE IN NO SPECIFIC ORDER :)
Photo//Quote Credits -- Style Style List Vogue LA Times

Hervé Léger by:Max Azria

SEXY is how I described this collection in one word! Max's use of zippers to show dress silhouettes, peek-a-boo fur accents, and those crop top//bottom combos -- wowed the crowd!!

BCBG Max Azria

Keeping the Azria's talent on high blast! Their use of asymmetry, femininity, and splashes of water color prints in this collection really do -- "make women feel pretty".

Rag&Bone

Track pants are so in ya'll --Rag&Bone's unique style, with a twist of urban trends. Those bold bright lips & perfect use of neutral color pallets stood out most for me!!

My all-time favorite trend this spring is the Scuba Neckline -- demonstrated by many other designers as well.

Alice+Olivia

Alice+Olivia designer Stacey Bendet perfectly executes the look of her collection -- "it's preppy meets pretty". Spring colors were splashed all throughout their spring line in a sweet blushed manner -- dreamy :)

DKNY

Donna Karen killed it in NYC for their 25th anniversary show this week!!! Combining brand New York style classics with current trends -- overalls, sleek&sheer, urban artsy prints and the classic jean.
//Celebrity appearance by cutie Rita Ora who strut her stuff in a dope outfit down the runway//

The Row

Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen never seize to amaze me!!! Their romantic, tom-boy charm strikes again! "Couture like traits" -- within their collection really set them high up for designers to watch. Style.com writes -- visions of their travels around the world shine through. Long silhouettes from Arabia, North African prints//hobo bags, and Russian style dense wool coats-- I've always loved these girls!

Diane Von Furstenberg

DVF's collection Oasis -- "shouts sexy safari with '70s swagger" according to LA Times. Blowing us away with her high energy style once again!!

Jason Wu

Showing us that sheer fabrics and splits in skirts will continue to flow for seasons to come! I'm definitely okay with that :)

Mara Hoffman

Beautiful//Colorful//Tribal prints against sheer fabrics gave me chills! Her jumpsuit in top left picture above was her -- "Favorite piece from the entire exotic collectin".

Carolina Herrera

I chose to show just these two pictures because I loved the entire line too much! These two show me a small peep hole of the lady-like detailed designs we will watch travel into summer 2014!!


RAY