Hey!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did yah miss me?????  Well I’m back!! And it’s only right that I come back with a BANG! BOOM! POW!!!

So check me out I’m back on my stylin’ game and it’s HAUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FALL INTO FASHION WEEK: GUEST BLOGGERS ZULEMA & BREENA GIVE THEIR PICS!!

By Okema T.

On this, the last day of XI’s Fall Into Fashion Week, we have one more guest blogger post for you.  This divalicious duo is comprised of Zulema George of Anavaa Kisasa and chouchounette boutique, along with stylist Breena Bradford (whom I’m trying to adopt!).

Zulema started out as an image consultant, dressing celebs for their music videos. She then moved into designing handbags after tiring of high-priced bags made of inferior materials.  Zulema, a self-proclaimed accessories junkie is stylish, smart and savvy and has channeled all of this and her love of all things luxe into her bag line (made of high-quality Italian leather in small quantities to preserve the level of excellence) and the boutique she co-owns, chouchounette.  chouchounette is a quaint spot in Brooklyn that gives you a Soho deal for a Noho price and Upper Eastside luxury!

Breena Bradford is a stylist and lover of all things fashion, funky and fun! Breena’s mantra of life: Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail; by Ralph Waldo Emerson.  And her daily belief: Without God life makes no sense.

These ladies collaborated for their post, and with them both being over-achieving Alpha Females…they didn’t want to just post and format a lay out, so they found a model ( and styled her and her environment to show off Fall looks for every level of diva! So here you go divas…

To help you jump start your wardrobe we [Z & B] have a little sumthin’ that can get you through any part of your day and set the tone of the season. Don’t fall victim to doing what everyone else is doing. Send the message: “Hi Haters, this is what I do, this is how I look, you do you and take notes, HOLLA!!” *peace sign*

Look 1: Party Crasher

On Model:
Leatherette moto vest-$55.00; chouchounette boutique
Large Butterfly earrings-$30.00; chouchounette boutique
Handbag-$285.00; chouchounette boutique
Hat, unitard, belt, boots;Model’s own

Mannequins (from left to right):
Woven jacket dress-$56.00, earrings-$78.00; chouchounette boutique
Strapless bow dress-$80.00, necklace -$128.00; chouchounette boutique
Satin one shoulder pantsuit-$70.00, clutch-$70.00; chouchounette boutique
Asymmetrical one shoulder dress-$70.00, necklace-$68.00; chouchounette boutique

Look 2: Fade to Black

On Model:
Angel dress-$140.00; chouchounette boutique
Liquid leggings-$10.00; chouchounette boutique
Large oval earrings-$30.00; chouchounette boutique
Shoes; Model’s own

Mannequins (from left to right):
Fitted bustier dress-$22.50; chouchounette boutique
Chiffon bust strapless dress-$40.00; chouchounette boutique
Tiered maxi dress-$68.00; chouchounette boutique
Silk baby doll dress-$39.00; chouchounette boutique

Look 3: Hot Stepper

Asymmetrical silk dress-$63.00; chouchounette boutique
Butterfly ivory earrings-$20.00; chouchounette boutique
Shoes, Leather jacket; Model’s own

These ladies gave us items and looks that can carry us well thru to winter and I love it! Items can be purchased at chouchounette boutique located at 3410 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. They have what you need so go in a get it….don’t Fall behind!

Credits:
Stylists – Breena Bradford and Zulema N. George
Model - Nikki Phillip

Dear Family, Friends and Customers,

We are pleased to announce that Anavaa Kisasa has joined forces with Sammy’s Place to form chouchounette.  Effective, Saturday, April 10, 2010, our new location at 3410 Church Avenue between 34th and 35th streets will be open to the public.

As a valued customer, we invite you to come by and shop for all of your fashionista digs.  We still carry all of the great finds at frugal fashionista prices!!  Luxuriate in our french palace, where you will find the latest handbags from Anavaa Kisasa, fab scents from  Sanctuaire Beauty Bar, exceptional designs from an array of independent designers and more!

We look forward to seeing you there!

chouchounette……

Une histoire de deux amis

3410 Church Avenue

Brooklyn, New York 11203

(347) 982-8992