THE ABOVE PICTURE...

is an original. That's my LV Speedy & my cowgirl boots resting on a very hot day en route to the Louvre in Paris, France.

Monday

DJ SOLANGE. FUN NIGHT COUTURE

MY ladies and I went out to Brooklyn Bowl, once again to groove to one of our favorite artist - who moonlights as an amazing DJ.

Sunday

wardrobe staples

wardrobe staples
wardrobe staples by royalkourt on Polyvore.com

MUST HAVES!!!!! Every girl must posses these simple essentials.  All items are very affordable, and when mixed and matched become creative outfits.


Boyfriend Blazer, can be paired with skinny jeans and pumps for a great casual evening look. EVERY GIRL NEEDS A LBD!!! (Little Black Dress). A trench coat is perfect during those transitional seasons, and The North Face fleece for when it's colder on the weekends. A good quality leather belt, to be used for more than just lashings. White and Gray T's (v-neck, if you so choose). Oh! and every lady needs a pencil skirt!

Monday

FALL TRANSITION . COUTURE FEAT. ME!!!

New York NonStop - Gossip Gram
Check out how to transition your sexy summer outfits into fierce fall looks - inspired by some fashion forward celebs and socialites. Styled by the awesome Lindsay Brooke Cohen - and modeled by .. me! 

(i'm modeling the Jessica Alba look)

New York Non Stop - Gossip Gram

Sunday

PEARL GIRL (REVISITED)

Nothing says feminity without actually saying it like PEARLS... remember?

you can never have too many!

Saturday

ANGELA SIMMONS.COUTURE

LOVE HER STYLE. iF i WAS a CELEB, THiS WOULD BE ME! :)

Tuesday

PLAID. COUTURE (MENSWEAR)

Something for the fellas. :)  ...
But, ladies?? who doesn't love a man that can dress? direct him to this link from NYmag.com's fashion blog. The hottest, and coolest plaid shirts for the summer.

Enjoy!


Thursday

INDIVIDUALITY.COUTURE


How do you express your individuality? At what age did you become your own person?

Willow Smith (daughter of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith) wears her heart on her sleeve! Literally, her expression of her individuality is in her electic style and, one-of-a-kind style choices (see above)

If she can do that, at just 9 years old, can do this in front of millions - you should have no problem displaying what makes YOU, YOU!

Sunday

5 REASONS I LOVE THE HILLS

OK! So, after the sunshine vortex that was THE HILLS marathon all weekend long, I've come up with the top 5 reasons as to why I friggin love this show soo much!

1. The theme song - Natasha Beddignfields "Unwritten" come on! There is no better theme song. The song is actually the theme song to my life!

2. Heidi's Hair - Say what you want about all of her other fake extremities, but her hair? Dynamite.

3. JUSTIN BOBBY! - Need I say more?

4. The Soundtrack - I've discovered so much new music from just 1 season. Well, it is on MTV so I supposed music should be incorporated some where!

5. The ridiculous one-liners - Too many to list, obviously! But here's a gem from my favorite cast member Spencer Pratt, "I can't make you un-my sister

BONUS

The fact that they think Heidi's sister is an alcoholic! I just think she has the right idea. Perhaps she's the only one of them that actually went to college, in which case - what would they think of the alcohol enthusiatic college kids I've encountered? One can only wonder....

Thursday

FASHION'S NIGHT OUT 2010 . COUTURE (via nymag.com)

How excitingggg!!! FASHION'S NIGHT OUT will be back this year!! Revamped, at that.. 


Fashion’s Night Out, the big shop-hopping party dreamed up by Anna Wintour and her industry friends last year, is really planning to outdo itself this time around.
To mark the September 10 celebration of shopping, fashion, and celebrities, not only will there be anFNO clothing line (okay, shirts and hoodies) and aone-hour CBS special documenting the event, but now it’s been announced that a huge public fashion show, involving over 200 top models and 1,500 random ticket-holding guests, will take place on September 7 at New York Fashion Week's new home, Lincoln Center.
As for the clothing, it’ll be a mash-up of pieces from different designers, handpicked by Vogue editors to educate the masses on the fall 2010 trends. How very democratic!
We're just hoping attendees don’t all consist of investment-bankers-and-their-girlfriends types.
Tickets for the show — which is completely exciting just for the 200 models alone — will be available at the Lincoln Center box office this summer.
The night will be produced by Vogue and SPEC entertainment, a company that’s done events forTom FordVera WangDKNYStella McCartney, and Marchesa, and a portion of the ticket proceeds will go to the New York City AIDS Fund.

Tuesday

HALLE BERRYYYYY! HALLE BERRY . COUTURE

this picture needs no caption! LOVE the dress.

Friday

RACHEL ROY . COUTURE

YOURS TRULY,  was fortunate enough to meet the very fabulous, very elegant, very gracious designer Rachel Roy!

She truly is one of my favorite designers! The refreshing, vibrant colors; a symmetric lines, form fitting ready-to-wear .. the list goes on and on!

Rachel recently joined forces with British R&B singer Estelle and together they've created a line a jewelry and accessories for couture fashionistas on the go! J'taime

(thats ME to the right of Rachel)

Tuesday

MILLIONAIRE -ESS . COUTURE


A little bit of inspiration for all of you aspiring millionaires. Female Millionaires are HAUTE! :)

Sunday

PAY HOMAGE, BLACK HISTORY MONTH . COUTURE (via FP.blogspot.com)


On the last day of Black History Month - Check out Mecca's tasteful tribute to black women in fashion :)

NY FASHION WEEK . DREAM COME TRUE!


SO SORRY I'VE BEEN AWAY!! ... but, i have a legit excuse!!! i've been working the tents at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.

A truly awesome and unforgettable experience - i'm enjoying every second of every show. From the time i walk into the tents until the designers take their final bows at the end of their shows my eyes are wide open, and my jaw - on the ground.

in the famous words of my favorite reality TV show stylist Rachael Zoe:


"LIT-ER-ALLY, I DIE!"

Saturday

WEEKEND CHIC !!


JOY BRYANT exhibits a very appropriate weekend look! :)

Thursday

MOD . COUTURE

 

Vintage Diana Ross!!! 
This is the look all you little girls are trying to get in all of your vain myspace and facebook pictures!

Monday

FOREVER 12 !?


Forever 21 is set to launch a children's line of thier already popular and affordable clothing. SOO CUTE!!

Friday

PRAYERS FOR HAITI




Barack Obama

American Red Cross Website

Relief Efforts

Dr. COUTURE



KIND OF INSPIRED BY LITTLE MS. DAKOTA FANNING IN THESE ICONIC 90'S DR. MARTEN COMBAT BOOTS! I THINK THEY ARE MAKING A COME BACK! POW!

Wednesday

POETRY . COUTURE


After a while you learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul,
And you learn that love doesn't mean learning and company doesn't mean security,
And you begin to learn that kisses aren't contracts and presents aren't promises,
And you begin to accept your defeat with your headup and you eyes open, with the grace of an adult,not the grief of a child,
And you learn to build all your roads on today because tomorrows ground is too uncertain for plans.
After a while you learn that even sunshine burns ifyou get too much.
So you plant your own garden and decorate your own soul,
instead of waiting for someone else to bring youflowers.
And you learn that you really can endure...That you really are strong,And you really do have worth.
-Veronica A. Shoffstall

Tuesday

BROWN GIRLS, RED LIPS . COUTURE

me (kourtney), selamawit, belen, tianna

Thursday

SUNDAY BEST . COUTURE


AWWWW ... Take a look at Ms. Etta King's (via nymag.com)


Etta J. King, Retiree

That bag is incredible. What is in it?
This is a Bible bag, you put your Bible in it and carry it. I got it on 124th Street at a Bible store.

What’s the name of your church?
Convent Avenue Baptist Church on 145th. I live on 156th Street, and walk there and back, especially on good days.

Have you lived in Harlem for a while?
Oh Lord, yes. I came here in 1976. My children are all grown and have their own families.

Do you have a big family?
I have 26 great-grandchildren.

Great-grandchildren?
Well, I’m 66!

That hat!
This is my regular churchwear. I wear a different hat every week. I have about 100.

One hundred! Where do you put them all?
I put them in my hatboxes. I’ve been collecting them for over fifteen years. All the other ladies at church are always asking me, where do I buy my hats? It makes me proud. I buy them wherever I go—downtown, Broadway, the Bronx.

Is this your favorite?
No, not really. But everyone says it looks beautiful on me, so I looked in the mirror and thought, Oh, maybe it does.

What’s the best thing about your church?
I like the music, the singers, the pastors, the people. I have a lot of friends here.

But you have the best hats.
Yes, I do. I guess I win the prize.


Interviews by Emma Rosenblum



http://nymag.com/fashion/lookbook/62641/

Saturday

2010 . FASHION PREDICTIONS


Bright Bold Solids!


Red Lipstick! I know, it's already "in" but keep it going! my favorite is the Neutrogena Brand.

Sequins! Blazers, Leggings, Dresses, Tops, Etc...
Tulle skirts - the "Sophisticated Princess Look" is always in!

2010 . COUTURE


(it was just punch, but either way i'm 22 y'all! LOL!)