If only I was a kid again.....

Do you remember the days of waking up super early on Saturday morning, eating a bowl of cereal, and watching your favorite cartoons? Well, this past weekend I indulged in a little pasttime...cartoons. I had no idea of what they were but it was just so cute. I wonder what it would be like to jump in a time capsule and go back to those days. We could just ask Kidada Jones!!!

Kidada hosts "Kidada for Disney party"

She gets paid big bucks to play with cartoons and make a childhood like imagination so cool. As designer for Kidada for Disney Couture, consultant on Disney projects, designer for a line of clothing and jewelry for adults sold at boutiques.

For those who don't have a clue who this chic is.....She is the daughter of music mogul Quincy Jones. She started as Tommy Hilfigers muse, designer for Snoop Dogg's former clothing line and a former student of L.A.'s Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Her signature style is taking cartoon characters like Winnie the Pooh and Tinkerbell and putting them in fresh Air Jordans or shell toe adidas. We all know there had to be a big break....She sent her friend Nicole Richie an ironed on image of Alice in Wonderland on a tshirt and you know where it went from there....straight to the top.

Here some of her pieces from Kidada for Disney....Go to regencies.com or boutiquetoyou.com if you would like to purchase them.

Tinkerbell Charms

Below Magic Castle earrings

Be inspired in this society!!!

xoxo,

Andrea Fenise

I'm not a "know it all" but what I do is.....

I'm kinda getting irritated with all the people who are now designers....designing Obama tshirts. While I will announce my support of Barack here on my blog, I am bombarded by the slew of people with homemade Tshirts, airbrushed tees, and all sorts of ridiculousness. But just when "it" gets on your last nerves, something refreshing comes your way...."Runway for Change". A bunch of fashion designers have counted Obama in & designed cool graphic tees and tote bags supporting the "man for change".

Proceeds for the sales are donated to the Obama for America Campaign. Shop online @ http://store.barackobama.com Click on Runway for Change.

I love art and quality work so now that I am on this kick...I am seeking out real artists and designers making some hot Obama gear.

Be inspired in this society....REGISTER TO VOTE TOO!
xoxo, Andrea Fenise

Diane Von Furstenberg Tote...Cute!!

A nice classic twist by Nannette Lepore


MY FAVE!!! So cute and sexy but the message is still there.


Vera Wang...great shirt
My guy and favorite designer Zac Posen does an asphalt women's tee.

Decade

Not many people in the fashion industry can say they hit the pivotal moment of celebrating 10 years of doing what they absoulutely love. Kimora Lee Simmons can now scream out loud and fashionably celebrate 10 years of designing and fashion shows. So during this year's fashion week she dubbed the show as "Decade". Kimora's got it right the first time back in; finding her target demographic & mixing hip hop culure with fashion couture. Now as a fashion mogul, author of Fabulosity, and creative direction of Phat Fashions, Kimora is able to enjoy living her passion.

Check it out the video from the Decade. The pieces in this collection were an eccletic mix of 60s fashions, rompers, maxi dresses, and great pastel colors.

Fashionista Friday on a Budget

Fashionistas can look fabulous on a budget. Lauren Conrad star of the Hills always looks pretty chic of course so... she's a designer and works for "The Fashion PR Firm" The People's Revolution so style is innate. It can be for us Fashionistas on a budget too.



This look didn't take too much time because I went straight to the store in which I KNOW I can find pretty cheap pieces that are trendy...Forever 21. The key piece is THE FALL TREND...PLAID. Of course rock it out with some great accessories...I suggest adding alot of rings and a necklace.

Be inspired in this society!!!
xoxo, Andrea Fenise

I'm having a 90s moment....

I was watching videos early the other morning on VH1 and I had a 90s moment screaming to the top of my lungs and dancing because my favorite band was BACK!!! Yes, New Kids on the Block is back LMAO. They have a new single, album, and of course a new video featuring NeYo directed my Benny Boom (my fav video director). The single is hot and all of my boyfriends look so good. Joe is the main boo though. You know I had to check out the styling. TheY look GREAT with tailored suits, button downs but you could see each personality. The chics in the video looked classy with very cute cocktail dress and makeup & hair was definitely on point. Oh with that being said about men's styling...very soon my very good friend and men's stylist will contribute to the blog. Fellas, I do listen when you say you need some men's tips. But check out the video and let me know who your boyfriend was in NKOTB.

As promised

Thanks to Youtube, I was able to catch highlights from the first few days of Fashion Week. Here are a few designers... I will definitely be back later to blog about Tracey Reese, Daine von Furstenberg, Heatherette, and more.

BCBG Max Azria Spring 2009

The choice of colors and flowy fabrics was genius. I absolutely loved the tailored rompers. Such classic and elegant styles with a touch of sex appeal. BCBG Max Azria knows how to dress a woman.

Rock & Republic Spring 2009



We all know Rock & Republic for the jeans and graphic Tshirts built on celebrity lifestyle and music; defining pop culture. R&R celebrities fave jean designers have stepped out of their box and added tailored pieces such as pencil skirts, super skinny jeans, and classic button up blouses. The choice in fabrics and attention to detail solidified the movement from rock star apparel to couture designs. Dont' get it twisted they kept it funky with edgy leather pieces and mini dresses. Kudos for them for the fashion maturity. Oh yeah and of course the house was packed with celebrities like Mary Kate Olsen

Miss Sixty Spring 2009

Miss Sixty brought a great show. Loved the production and stage!!! The collection was hippie & party girl inspired with flowy fabrics with lots of prints, color, and accessories. The trends for the Spring was definitely set at Miss Sixty lots of colors and prints.

Be inspired
xoxo, Andrea Fenise

Fashion Week NYC

OMG, it's finally here...Mercedes Fashion Week in NYC. For all of us who have a passion for fashion and those of us who actually go to Fashion Week and cover all of the shows anxiously await "THE WEEK OF THE YEAR". Fashion Week is the time when both headlining designers like the Versaces, Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, and Betsey Johnsons and aspiring Ellie Owens and such come to show the fashion world what they have. Fashion Week is full of surprises as we all await the trends for the new season. I myself love to watch Fashion Week a la television to catch the beauty trends, the forecasts for the must have frocks and colors, and catch a glimpse of what celebrities and socialites will have the privilege of sitting front row.

Style.com previewed Fashion Week 2009 with some of its expectations and our hometown skillet Justin Timberlake for William Rast is expected to give an awesome show and be the next L.A.M.B in fashion design.

Style.com says that Justin & Trace (BF & business partner) are expected to be one of fashion's legitimate celebrity designers just like Gwen Stefani who has grossed beaucops of coins launching L.A.M.B.

Style.com expects for alot of new fashion designers who have recently graduated from Parson's and FIT to be the next in line and carry the torch. I can't wait to see the backstage footage, runway shows, and more. My goal is to be there next year, whether it's interning backstage or covering the shows in some aspect we shall see. I hope you enjoy it too. I will definitely be back to tell all of you my thoughts on the week.

Be inspired

xoxo,

Andrea Fenise

Spotlight on Fashion

Ghita, the fashion line by Kanye's exboo, Alexis Phifer, is getting some shine from the High Society crew. Ghita meaning "pearl of the sea" is the brain child of Phifer. She proves she is not just some arm candy but that she is a fierce designer to be reckoned with. Graduating from The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising California and launching Ghita in 2005, Alexis is on the come up. She has hosted several shows in NYC including Fashion Week... the dream of all designers and many celebrities have been seen rocking her pieces including Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls.

Here are some pieces from the Fall 2008 Collection...This collection is amazing. She sticks to the Roman goddess aesthetic with lilacs, silks and satins. Ghita's vision is 80s inspired and fashionable party dresses. You can find Ghita pieces at Runway in ATL and Intermix (NYC) and so many more chic boutiques and chains.



To learn more about Ghita and Alexis go to www.ghitafashion.com

Be inspired
xoxo, Andrea Fenise

U Ready????

Progression is the key!!! In every society, the philosophy of moving forward and progressing to bigger and better things produces change and greatness. Well, in this society...High Society....we are making some changes toward moving forward. Currently, I am seeking out interns to help with the movement. For those of you who love fashion and have a passion for styling, writing, event planning, cameramen/women, graphic designers, artists and more...I am looking for you. If you love the blog and would like to contribute or you are interested in the company, send a resume, portfolio, etc. to highsocietygroup@gmail.com. I look forward to meeting you and hopefully working with you.

Psssttt.. If you are a designer, stylists, fashion consultant, I am definitely looking to work with you.

Be inspired,
xoxo Andrea Fenise